Queen of Sheeba Nile Cruise
A 5-star Nile cruiser with 72 suites, large cabin windows, full-board dining, a lounge bar, and weekly sailings between Luxor and Aswan.
At a glance
- Length
- 8 days · 3 nights
- Embarks
- Mon, Fri
- Board
- Full Board
- Class
- 5-star
The short answer
This deluxe 5-star Nile cruise vessel sails between Luxor and Aswan, with the cruise selected and arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt and operated by a third-party cruise line.
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Snapshot
Good to know
- Accommodation
- Deluxe 5-Star Nile Cruise with Suite Cabins
- Destinations
- Luxor · Aswan · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Nile River
- Includes
- Full board from lunch on embarkation through breakfast on disembarkation · Cabin with private bathroom and large windows · Included shore excursions · Arrival transfer where applicable · Multilingual staff support
- Best for
- First-time Egypt visitors · History enthusiasts · Couples · Families sharing cabins · Travellers seeking an arranged Nile itinerary
- Guide languages
- English
- Discovery Tours Egypt is a licensed Egyptian tour operator.
- Egyptologist-guided shore excursions can be arranged as part of the tour service.
- Arrival transfer support is available from Luxor or Aswan airports, railway stations and hotels where applicable.
- The operator provides on-the-ground travel coordination for included transfers and sightseeing.
- Pricing, cabin assignment and cancellation terms are confirmed in the booking conditions.
02Overview
A first look
By late afternoon, the Nile turns copper beyond the large cabin windows as palms, fields and village rooftops slide past. Queen of Sheeba Nile Cruise gives the river its own rhythm: quiet time on the sun deck, conversation in the lounge bar and meals in the restaurant, with shore excursions bringing you beneath the columns of Karnak Temple and into the painted tombs of the Valley of the Kings.
Sailing between Luxor and Aswan, the vessel’s programme also reaches the Temple of Horus at Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae. The atmosphere is sociable without feeling hurried, although ancient sites involve heat, steps and uneven stone. We select and arrange the cruise as a licensed Egyptian tour operator, with our Egyptologists providing context at each visit.
Background
The facts
This deluxe 5-star Nile cruise vessel links Luxor and Aswan, with embarkation and disembarkation available at either city. Its excursion programme includes Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple in Luxor, the Temple of Horus at Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae in Aswan, and the Valley of the Kings on Luxor’s west bank. The vessel sails weekly in both directions between Luxor and Aswan.
The vessel contains 72 suite cabins, each with a private bathroom and large windows. Cabins are located on the main or upper deck; cabin classes may be graded as Standard, Deluxe or Suite according to the assigned booking category. On-board facilities include a multi-cuisine restaurant, a lounge bar with Egyptian and Moorish design elements, and multilingual staff speaking English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian and Arabic.
Full board begins with lunch on the embarkation day and ends with breakfast on the disembarkation day. Water with meals is included, while other drinks are generally charged separately. Arrival transfer from a Luxor or Aswan airport, railway station or hotel is included where applicable, and shore excursions are included in the cruise package. Premium attraction entrances, personal expenses and gratuities are excluded unless specifically stated.
Named in this entry
Nile River·Luxor·Aswan·Karnak Temple·Luxor Temple·Temple of Horus at Edfu·Kom Ombo Temple·Philae Temple·Valley of the Kings·Ancient Egypt·Thebes·Upper Egypt
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Is this for you?
Yes, if
- This cruise suits first-time Egypt visitors, couples, families and history-focused travellers who want accommodation, meals, transfers and Nile sightseeing arranged together. It is appropriate for travellers comfortable with regular shore excursions, uneven ancient-site surfaces and moderate walking, with private cabin accommodation and multilingual support.
What lingers
- 0172 suite-cabins with private bathrooms and large windows
- 02Cabins located on the main or upper deck
- 03Full-board 3 or 4-night Nile cruise packages with shore excursions included
- 04Shore excursions to Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae and the Valley of the Kings
- 05Recently refurbished lounge bar with Egyptian and Moorish interior style
- 06Multi-cuisine restaurant and multilingual staff
Worth knowing
How this compares
Unlike a land-only Egypt itinerary, this cruise combines accommodation, meals and transport between major Nile Valley destinations while providing scheduled shore excursions. Unlike a private charter, cabins and sailing dates are assigned within the vessel’s operating schedule, and pricing is generally per person sharing with a single supplement for solo occupancy.
The route
Luxor and Aswan
- EdfuThe Temple of Horus
- Kom OmboThe Temple of Sobek
Choose your direction
- Luxor → Aswan4 nightsupstream, against the current
- Aswan → Luxor3 nightsdownstream, with the current
- Round-trip7 nightsreturn to Luxor or Aswan
At sea
Detailed itinerary
Based on embarkation from Luxor and disembarkation in Aswan.
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On property
What's here
- Lounge bar
- Restaurant
- Large cabin windows
- Private W/C in every cabin
Bundled in
- All meals
- Group Egyptologist
- Shared transfer
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Full board from lunch on the embarkation day until breakfast on the disembarkation day
- Shore excursions included as part of the cruise programme
- Cabin with a private bathroom
- Arrival transfer from Luxor or Aswan airport, railway station or hotel, where applicable
- Multilingual staff support in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian and Arabic
Not included
- Drinks other than water served with meals, unless stated otherwise
- Gratuities
- Optional purchases and personal expenses
- Single supplement, where applicable
- Entry to premium attractions or interiors not specified in the booking
Tailor it
Make it yours
Travellers can request private or shared shore-excursion arrangements, subject to availability, and select cabin categories such as Standard, Deluxe or Suite. Arrival transfers may be arranged from airports, railway stations or hotels in Luxor and Aswan, while premium site entrances, special visits and additional nights can be added when available.
All requests handled by your dedicated specialist before booking.
Accessibility
Who can join this
Shore excursions involve walking across uneven stone, sand and cobbles at Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae and the Valley of the Kings. Expect steps, ramps, limited shade and some areas that are not wheelchair accessible. Gangways between the riverbank and vessel can be steep, particularly when the Nile level changes. Decks and cabin corridors may also have steps. Cabins include private bathrooms, but accessible cabin specifications are not confirmed. Guests using a wheelchair or mobility aid should contact us before booking so we can check the assigned vessel, gangway, cabin layout and excursion arrangements.
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Valid passport
- Travel insurance details
- Comfortable walking shoes with secure soles
- Sunscreen SPF50+ and lip balm
- Reusable water bottle
- Sun hat and sunglasses
- Small day bag
- Required medication
What to wear
- Lightweight, loose-fitting clothing
- Breathable layers for changing temperatures
- Comfortable shoes for uneven ancient surfaces
- Covered shoulders and knees for temples and religious sites
- Swimwear with a cover-up for shared vessel areas
- Light jacket for evenings and air-conditioned interiors
Children & families
Children aged 0 to 5.99 years travel free, children aged 6 to 11.99 years pay 50% and guests aged 12 or older pay the full adult price. Children must share a cabin with their parents, with a maximum of one child per cabin. Two or more children require their own cabin. Strollers can be difficult on gangways, decks and archaeological sites, so a compact model is more practical. Confirm high-chair availability before booking.
Location
On the map
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
River travel combines accommodation and transport in one journey, reducing the need for separate daily road journeys between Luxor and Aswan. The cruise is arranged with a local Egyptian cruise supplier, while our team coordinates the booking and arrival arrangements. Shore excursions use local Egyptologists and site services in Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan, supporting local employment. Fuel systems, wastewater treatment, recycling and energy performance vary by the vessel assigned at booking, so we do not make claims about them. Please use water carefully, avoid single-use plastics where practical and follow crew instructions for waste disposal on the Nile.
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
·In summary
This deluxe 5-star Nile cruise includes a cabin with a private bathroom, full board from lunch on embarkation through breakfast on disembarkation, included shore excursions, multilingual staff support and an arrival transfer where applicable. The excursion programme covers Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Temple of Horus at Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae and the Valley of the Kings.
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
01What is the usual length of a Queen of Sheeba Nile Cruise?
The Queen of Sheeba Nile Cruise typically follows an 8-day sailing schedule. The vessel operates weekly, travelling between Luxor and Aswan in both directions, allowing ample time to explore the significant ancient sites along the Nile River.02What is included in the Queen of Sheeba Nile Cruise package?
Your cruise package includes full board, from lunch on your embarkation day through to breakfast on disembarkation. Shore excursions to key historical sites, a private cabin with its own bathroom, and an arrival transfer are also part of the package.03What is not covered by the Queen of Sheeba Nile Cruise price?
The cruise price generally excludes drinks beyond water served with meals, gratuities for the crew, and any personal expenses or optional purchases. Entry to premium attractions or specific interiors not detailed in your booking are also additional.04What cabin types are available on the Queen of Sheeba Nile Cruise?
The Queen of Sheeba Nile Cruise offers 72 deluxe 5-star suite cabins. Each cabin features a private bathroom and large panoramic windows, providing views of the Nile. Cabins are situated on either the main or upper deck of the vessel.05Which shore excursions are part of the Queen of Sheeba Nile Cruise programme?
The Queen of Sheeba Nile Cruise programme includes shore excursions to major ancient sites. These typically feature visits to Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Temple of Horus at Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the Valley of the Kings, all arranged as part of your sailing.06Is the Queen of Sheeba Nile Cruise suitable for families with children?
Yes, the Queen of Sheeba Nile Cruise welcomes families. Children aged 0–5.99 years travel free, while those aged 6–11.99 years pay 50% of the adult fare. Children aged 12 and above pay the full adult price. One child maximum can share a cabin with parents; two or more children require their own cabin.07What clothing and items should I pack for a Nile cruise?
We recommend packing light, comfortable clothing suitable for warm weather, along with modest attire for temple visits. Essential items include sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, comfortable walking shoes for excursions, and any personal medications. A camera is also advisable.08What is the dining experience like on the Queen of Sheeba Nile Cruise?
The Queen of Sheeba Nile Cruise provides a full board dining experience in its multi-cuisine restaurant. Meals are served from lunch on the embarkation day through breakfast on the disembarkation day. Drinks beyond water with meals are usually an extra charge.09When is the best time of year to take a Queen of Sheeba Nile Cruise?
The optimum time for a Queen of Sheeba Nile Cruise is generally from October to April. During these months, the weather is cooler and more pleasant for sightseeing. The vessel sails weekly throughout the year, but summer months can be very hot.10How do I get to the Queen of Sheeba Nile Cruise embarkation point?
Your Queen of Sheeba Nile Cruise includes an arrival transfer. We arrange this from either Luxor or Aswan airport, train station, or your hotel, depending on your embarkation city. Our drivers will meet you and transport you directly to the vessel.
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
Last updated 1 August 2026Product ID: CRU-NIL-318263
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