Night by nightليلة بليلة
- Day 1 — Board in Luxor. Karnak and Luxor Temple in the afternoon.
- Day 2 — West Bank at opening: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon. Sail to Esna and through the lock.
- Day 3 — Edfu's Temple of Horus in the morning; Kom Ombo in the late afternoon.
- Day 4 — Aswan: Philae, the High Dam, the unfinished obelisk, a felucca at sunset.
- Day 5 — Disembark. Fly out, or take Abu Simbel first.
Versus the three-night sailingمقارنة بالرحلة الأقصر
| What you gain | Karnak, Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings included, guided, from the boat. |
|---|---|
| What you pay | One extra night and a higher per-night rate on the upstream direction. |
| Net effect | Usually cheaper than the three-night cruise plus two Luxor hotel nights, and simpler. |
| Choose the short one if | You want Luxor hotel nights anyway, or you're flying home from Luxor. |
| Choose this one if | You want the whole southern half of Egypt handled in one booking. |
Fitting it into a tripكيف يناسب البرنامج
Four Cairo nights plus this cruise makes a nine or ten-day trip that covers Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara, Islamic Cairo, all of Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan — with a day left for Abu Simbel. That's the most complete version of Egypt available inside ten days, and it's laid out on the 10 day itinerary page.
Common questionsأسئلة شائعة
What's the difference between a 4 and 5 day Nile cruise?
The extra night usually adds Luxor — Karnak, Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings — covered from the boat rather than from a hotel afterwards.
Which direction is a 5 day cruise?
Usually Luxor to Aswan, sailing upstream, ending in Aswan where Abu Simbel trips depart.
Is a 5 day cruise better value than 4?
Often, yes. It's typically cheaper than a three-night cruise plus two Luxor hotel nights, and it's one booking instead of three.
How many days in Egypt do I need for a 5 day cruise?
Nine or ten in total, allowing three or four nights in Cairo either side and a day for Abu Simbel.