Nile Cruise · Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo & Aswan

DWA Nile Cruise: 3 & 4 Nights Between Luxor and Aswan

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4 or 5 DaysDuration
Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo & AswanDestinations
Mondays from Luxor, Fridays from AswanDepartures

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Tour Overview

The DWA is a Nile cruise ship operating between Luxor and Aswan. You can sail south from Luxor over four nights or north from Aswan over three. Both programs run on full board, and an Egyptologist leads every visit ashore.

The longer trip leaves Luxor every Monday. After Karnak and Luxor Temple, you cross to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s terraced temple and the Colossi of Memnon. The ship then sails to Esna. Edfu and Kom Ombo follow, and that evening there is a Galabia party on board. Aswan brings Philae, the Unfinished Obelisk, the High Dam, a felucca ride and a Nubian show. The program closes with Abu Simbel before your flight.

The shorter trip boards in Aswan every Friday. It opens with Philae, the Unfinished Obelisk, the High Dam and a felucca sail. Kom Ombo comes next, with a night in Esna. You then see Esna Temple, Karnak and Luxor Temple, and the evening ends with a belly dance show. The final morning is spent on Luxor’s West Bank before you transfer out.

What the fare covers

Meals follow the day-by-day plan, and afternoon tea is served on the sundeck on the southbound sailing. A licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guides a shared group of roughly 15 to 20 guests. Transfers, standard site tickets, the Edfu carriage, the boat to Philae and bottled water on excursions are covered. Drinks, flights, visas and tips are not.

The DWA suits first-time visitors who want the main temples in a short, guided format. Pick Monday for the extra night and the stop at Edfu. Pick Friday if your time is tight. The fare is quoted on request, because it depends on your dates, cabin and season. Send us your travel dates and we will come back with a quote.

Photos: Temple of Isis at Philae. Photo: M.ramadan2014 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Philae Temple on Agilkia Island. Photo: Marc Ryckaert / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0

Tour Highlights

4 nights from Luxor every Monday

3 nights from Aswan every Friday

Licensed Egyptologist, groups of about 15–20

Felucca sail and Philae Temple in Aswan

Afternoon tea on the sundeck (southbound)

Tour Packages

5 Days / 4 Nights — Luxor to Aswan (Mondays)

Our team meets you in Luxor and brings you to the DWA to check in. In the afternoon your guide takes you to Karnak, a vast complex built and enlarged over some two thousand years.

Next is Luxor Temple, linked to Karnak in antiquity by an avenue of sphinxes. You spend the night on board in Luxor.

Accommodation: On board in Luxor

Meals: Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner

Cross to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, where New Kingdom pharaohs were buried in rock-cut tombs. Then visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, set against the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.

A stop at the Colossi of Memnon completes the morning. The ship then sails south to Esna for the night.

Accommodation: On board in Esna

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner

At Edfu you visit the Temple of Horus, one of the most complete temples in Egypt. Later the ship stops at Kom Ombo, a riverside temple shared by two gods.

In the evening guests dress up for a Galabia party on board. You moor in Aswan overnight.

Accommodation: On board in Aswan

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner

A boat takes you to Philae Temple, the island sanctuary of Isis. You also see the Unfinished Obelisk, still lying in its granite quarry, and the High Dam.

Later you sail on a felucca, the traditional Nile sailboat. A Nubian show rounds off the day.

Accommodation: On board in Aswan

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner

Check out after breakfast and visit the temples of Abu Simbel, carved for Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari. Afterward you are transferred to the airport for your flight.

Meals: Breakfast

4 Days / 3 Nights — Aswan to Luxor (Fridays)

Our team meets you in Aswan and takes you aboard the DWA. With your guide you visit Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk and the High Dam.

The afternoon ends with a felucca sail on the river. You stay on board in Aswan.

Accommodation: On board in Aswan

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

The ship sails north to Kom Ombo. Here you visit the temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder.

Sailing continues to Esna, where you spend the night.

Accommodation: On board in Esna

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Start at Esna Temple, known for its painted ceiling and columns. Once in Luxor, you visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.

The evening features a belly dance show. You overnight on board in Luxor.

Accommodation: On board in Luxor

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Check out after breakfast and cross to the West Bank. You visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.

From there you are transferred to the airport for your flight.

Meals: Breakfast

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Inclusions

Meet-and-assist by our representative on arrival, at embarkation and on departure
All program transfers in a modern air-conditioned vehicle, including airport or railway station transfers
Full-board accommodation on the DWA
Breakfast, lunch and dinner as listed in the itinerary, with afternoon tea on sailing days
All sightseeing listed in your chosen 4-day or 5-day program
Standard entry tickets to the sites in the itinerary, including three regular tombs in the Valley of the Kings
Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist for a shared group of about 15 to 20 guests
Horse-drawn carriage at Edfu and motorboat to Philae Temple
Bottled water during excursions
Service charges and applicable taxes

Exclusions

Egypt entry visa
International and domestic flights, sleeper trains and any transport not listed as included
Hotel nights before or after the cruise
Separately ticketed tombs and monuments, such as Tutankhamun's tomb
Optional excursions outside the program, such as Abu Simbel, a Luxor hot-air balloon flight and the sound and light shows at Karnak and Philae
All drinks, including soft drinks, water taken on board and alcohol
Minibar, laundry, phone, internet, spa and other personal charges on board
Travel insurance (medical and cancellation cover is strongly advised)
Shopping, souvenirs and personal spending
Tips for the crew, guide and drivers (customary but optional)
Anything not listed under inclusions

Important Notes

👨‍👩‍👧 Delta Tours Child Policy:

0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge (except for flight tickets where airline rules apply).
2 – 5.99 years: Pay 25% of adult price (if there is a flight tickets).
6 – 11.99 years: Pay 50% of adult price (sharing parents’ room/cabin).
12 years and above: Considered an adult and pay full price.

Notes:

Child discounts apply when sharing a room/cabin with two full-paying adults.
If a child requires a separate room, the full adult rate applies.
Some tours, cruises, or hotels may have different rules; in that case, the stricter policy applies.

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DWA Nile Cruise: Common Questions

The fare is quoted on request. It depends on your travel dates, cabin and season, so send us your dates for an exact quote.

The Monday trip from Luxor has four nights and adds Edfu and a Galabia party. The Friday trip from Aswan is a night shorter and suits a tighter schedule.

Yes, standard tickets to the sites in the itinerary are covered, including three regular tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Special tombs such as Tutankhamun’s are extra.

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