Private Yacht Nile Cruise: Luxor to Aswan
The same route as a standard Nile cruise, but the boat is yours alone.
Temple stops on uneven ground, with the yacht as a private base between them and no fixed group pace to keep up with.
About this tour
The classic Luxor-to-Aswan Nile route, sailed on a privately chartered yacht instead of a shared multi-cabin cruise ship — your own schedule at each stop, no waiting for other passengers, and meals prepared to your own timing rather than a set dining hour.
Highlights
- ✦A privately chartered yacht, no other guests aboard
- ✦Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the West Bank
- ✦Edfu and Kom Ombo temples
- ✦Philae Temple and the High Dam in Aswan
Itinerary
- 1
Board in Luxor
Boarding, then Karnak and Luxor Temples.
- 2
West Bank, sail to Edfu
Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple, then sailing south.
- 3
Edfu & Kom Ombo
The Temple of Horus and the twin temple of Kom Ombo.
- 4
Arrive Aswan, disembark
Philae Temple and the High Dam before disembarking.
Where You’ll Go
The main stops, in the order you'll visit them.
Included
- ✓Full private yacht charter
- ✓All meals aboard
- ✓Private English-speaking Egyptologist
- ✓Entrance fees
Not Included
- ✕Egypt visa
- ✕Transport to/from Luxor and Aswan
- ✕Tips
- ✕Personal spending
Before You Book
The things travelers ask us most about this tour.
Yes — entrance fees for the sites on this itinerary are in the price, so there is nothing to buy at the gate. What you would still pay for separately are your Egypt visa, transport to/from Luxor and Aswan, tips and personal spending.
Private. It runs for your group alone — private English-speaking Egyptologist — so the pace is yours and nobody waits on a coach filling up. We do not merge bookings into larger groups.
Prefer to join a small group? See Weekly Trips →A fair amount, but nothing strenuous. Temple stops on uneven ground, with the yacht as a private base between them and no fixed group pace to keep up with. If someone in your group has limited mobility, tell us before you book — we can usually adjust the route or the pace rather than have you find out on the day.
It runs 4 days / 3 nights across 2 bases — Luxor, Aswan, Edfu and Kom Ombo. The day-by-day breakdown is on this page, and start times flex around your flights and how early you like to begin.
Yes — every tour here is a starting point rather than a fixed package. Swap a site, add an experience or a photoshoot, change the pace, or extend it by a day and we will rebuild the schedule around you.
Customize this tour →What travellers said
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Bernard
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“This tour exceeded all my expectations and provided a truly exceptional experience. On the day I originally booked, I wasn’t feeling well, but the team was incredibly understanding and accommodated me by rescheduling for the following day. Their flexibility and kindness set the tone for the rest of the experience. The private nature of the tour made it even more enjoyable, as everything was tailored to my pace and preferences. My guide, our…”Read the full review on Airbnb
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