AmaLilia Nile Cruise
Five day cruise from Luxor to Aswan
At a glance
- Embarks
- Mon, Fri
- Board
- Full Board
- Class
- 5-star
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A first look
The route
Luxor and Aswan
- EdfuThe Temple of Horus
- Kom OmboThe Temple of Sobek
Both directions
Where this ship sails
This vessel works more than one stretch of the river. The direction changes the order of the temples, the number of nights and which city you fly out of.
At sea
Detailed itinerary
Based on embarkation from Luxor and disembarkation in ASWAN.
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Cabin pricing
Pricing & seasonal rates
Per person in USD, based on cabin sharing. Single supplements apply. Holiday surcharges apply at Christmas, New Year & Easter.
Per Person Pricing
| Cabin | May–September | October–April |
|---|---|---|
| Solo Traveler | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| 2-4 Pax (per person) | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| 5-8 Pax (per person) | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| 9-16 Pax (per person) | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Children 0–5.99 years free · 6–11.99 years pay 50% · 12+ pay full adult price. Children must share a cabin with parents (max 2 per cabin).
Indicative rates only – pricing and cabins fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.
Bundled in
- Pool
- Sun Deck
- Restaurant
- Spa
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Accommodation aboard AmaLilia Nile Cruise
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Guided tours with certified Egyptologist
- Entrance fees to all listed attractions
- All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicles
- Onboard entertainment and amenities
Not included
- International flights
- Tipping for crew and guides
- Personal expenses
- Optional tours and activities
- Drinks not included in meal packages
Accessibility
Who can join this
This Nile cruise involves boarding a river vessel via gangway steps and moving between shore and ship on uneven quays and river pontoons. Embarkation and disembarkation require negotiating 6–12 steps and a sloped gangway; some ports use temporary stairs or ramps which may be steep when the Nile level changes. On shore excursions you should expect cobblestones, uneven ancient stone, narrow tomb passages, and stairs at sites such as the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple. Wheelchair users with a collapsible, companion-assisted chair can usually be accommodated for sailing and main public areas, but full independent wheelchair access is not guaranteed. Elevators are uncommon; many cabins are on one level with small internal steps. If you require mobility assistance, oxygen, or special medical equipment, tell us when you book so we can confirm feasibility with the vessel and local suppliers. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and we will arrange qualified assistance and name-carrying meet-and-assist on arrival where possible, but please plan for some physical exertion and notify us of any mobility limitations at least 21 days before travel.
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Valid passport and any visas
- Sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Comfortable walking shoes with grip
- Lightweight daypack for excursions
- Small torch or headlamp for tomb interiors
- Reusable water bottle (refillable)
What to wear
- Lightweight, breathable clothing for daytime heat
- Long sleeves and long trousers or skirts for temple visits
- A light fleece or jacket for cooler evenings on deck
- Covered shoulders and knees when visiting mosques and temples
- Flat closed shoes for tombs and archaeological sites
Children & families
Children 0–5.99 years travel free; children 6–11.99 years pay 50% of the adult fare; children 12 years and above pay the full adult price. Children must share a cabin with their parents, maximum one child per cabin; two or more children require their own cabin. Strollers are practical for embarkation areas and on quays but may be difficult to use on uneven archaeological sites; most vessels do not provide cribs or high chairs, so parents should bring travel cots where required and request supplier confirmation at booking.
Location
On the map
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
The vessel typically uses diesel-powered river engines common to Nile cruisers; shore transfers and excursion coaches are modern air-conditioned minibuses or coaches with drivers contracted locally. We work with local suppliers we have used for years, which helps provide steady employment for Egyptologists, guides, crew, and port staff in Luxor and Aswan. On-board catering sources many ingredients from regional markets in Upper Egypt, and food waste is limited by daily provisioning sized to the sailing programme. Single-use plastics are discouraged on most vessels, and drinking water is supplied in refill stations rather than individually packaged bottles where the ship permits. We monitor supplier practices for linen laundering frequency and energy use, and we ask guests to reuse towels to reduce water consumption. If you want more detail about a specific vessel's environmental measures, tell us at enquiry so we can check with the assigned cruise line before booking.
Licensed local Egyptologists
ETAA-credentialed, on payroll
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow MoTA visitor caps and no-touch protocols
Carbon-aware itineraries
Domestic flights only when train/road is impractical
If plans change
Cancellation
- More than 30 days
- Full refund less a £50 admin fee
- 15–30 days
- 50% refund
- Within 14 days
- No refund – date changes considered case by case
Product ID: CRU-NIL-555064
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