Shepherd Dahabiya Nile Cruise

Enjoy breakfast on board before choosing between two memorable experiences in Aswan. You may join an optional tour to Abu Simbel by road or flight to visit the magnificent temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, one of Egypt’s most extraordinary archaeological sites.

Or, stay in Aswan and wander through the quiet Aswan Botanical Garden, it holds this really impressive mix of unusual plants from all over the world. Then go on to Gharb Sohail Nubian Village, where you can meet local Nubian families, walk through vibrant streets, and get a feel for the traditions, culture, and the kind hospitality that has shaped Nubian life along the Nile for generations.

Return to the Shepherd Dahabiya Nile Cruise and relax on board as you prepare for the next stage of your Aswan to Luxor Nile Cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board in Aswan

Enjoy breakfast on board as your Shepherd Dahabiya Nile Cruise sails north toward Kom Ombo offering beautiful views of the Nile along the way.

Visit the remarkable Kom Ombo Temple, the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder (Haroeris). Admire its symmetrical architecture, beautifully preserved reliefs, and fascinating inscriptions that make it one of Egypt’s most distinctive ancient temples.

Keep on sailing, have lunch onboard, and then when the time is right take in the spectacular sandstone cliffs of Gebel El Silsila. This ancient quarry supplied stone for many of Egypt’s greatest temples, so it feels a bit unreal when you’re there.

Later, arrive at Bassawa Island, where you'll enjoy an authentic cultural experience by visiting a local Nubian family and their traditional farm. Learn about daily life along the Nile before returning to your Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor for dinner and a relaxing evening on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board near Bassawa Island

Enjoy breakfast onboard as your Shepherd Dahabiya Nile Cruise slowly makes its way toward Edfu, with the Nile’s timeless beauty all around, and those calm kind of landscapes of Upper Egypt too.

Upon arrival, visit the magnificent Temple of Horus, widely regarded as the best-preserved temple in ancient Egypt. Dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god, this remarkable landmark features towering pylons, impressive halls, and beautifully preserved reliefs that illustrate scenes from ancient Egyptian religious ceremonies.

After that, you return to your Dahabiya Nile Cruise for lunch while you continue sailing toward Esna. Spend a little time on deck, just relax and watch the Nile drift by; it’s calm, and you can spot the traditional riverside villages plus green farmland stretching along the banks. This Aswan to Luxor Nile Cruise really becomes an unforgettable experience like that, day after day.

Enjoy dinner on board before spending a peaceful night anchored near the Esna Lock, one of the Nile’s most important navigation points.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board before Esna Lock

After breakfast, head over to the Temple of Khnum in Esna, which is still so well preserved, and yes it is dedicated to the ram-headed creator deity. You can also notice the very vivid astronomical ceiling and those intricate Greco-Roman relief carvings, pretty captivating.

Then, get back aboard the Dahabiya Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor to take in the historic Esna Lock crossing. It’s an engineering marvel, linking two separate water heights on the Nile, sort of like a steady, controlled lift that you can actually watch.

Have lunch while you continue sailing toward Luxor, and later in the day you’ll finally arrive.

Stay overnight onboard in Luxor.

Start your day on the Shepherd Dahabiya Nile Cruise, with an optional hot air balloon trip above Luxor for that breathtaking sunrise view across the Nile Valley and the old monuments of Upper Egypt.

Continue your Luxor sightseeing tour with a visit to the legendary Valley of the Kings the royal burial site of the New Kingdom pharaohs and home to the famous tomb of Tutankhamun.

Next explore the beautifully decorated Tombs of Sennefer and Rekhmire, renowned for their vibrant wall paintings depicting daily life, agriculture, craftsmanship, and ancient Egyptian society.

After your lunch break, go see the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari. It is, honestly, one of Egypt’s most impressive architectural masterpieces, and it just feels unreal when you’re there.

Return to your Dahabiya Nile Cruise for dinner and enjoy a relaxing evening on board in Luxor, marking another memorable day of your 7 Days Aswan to Luxor Nile Cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board in Luxor

Enjoy breakfast on board before checking out of the Shepherd Dahabiya Nile Cruise and concluding your unforgettable Aswan to Luxor Nile Cruise with a guided tour of Luxor’s magnificent East Bank.

Start your visit at the impressive Karnak Temple Complex, like the largest religious complex in ancient Egypt, yes. Take in the monumental pylons, the towering columns, the sacred lake, the majestic obelisks, and then the world-famous Great Hypostyle Hall, which people often call one of the greatest architectural achievements of the pharaohs.

After that, move on to the spectacular Luxor Temple. It was built mainly by Amenhotep III and then later expanded by Ramesses II. Once it was connected to Karnak by the historic Avenue of Sphinxes. That place also worked as the heart of the annual Opet Festival and today still feels like one of Egypt’s most remarkable ancient landmarks, in a straightforward sense.

After completing your sightseeing tour, your 7-day Shepherd Dahabiya Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor comes to an end, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Egypt’s timeless temples, rich history, and the tranquil beauty of the Nile.

Meals: Breakfast