Alyssa Nile Cruise
A 5-star Nile cruiser with a swimming pool, sun deck, full-board dining, lounge bar, and three cabin categories.
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 sails between Luxor and Aswan with full board and scheduled shore excursions, arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt.
Snapshot
Good to know
- Accommodation
- Deluxe 5-star Nile cruiser
- Destinations
- Luxor · Karnak Temple · Luxor Temple · Edfu · Temple of Horus · Kom Ombo · Philae Temple · Aswan · Valley of the Kings · The Nile
- Includes
- Air-conditioned cabin in the selected category · Full board from lunch on embarkation through breakfast on disembarkation · Shore excursions to Karnak and Luxor Temple · Shore excursions to Edfu and Kom Ombo · Shore excursions to Philae and the Valley of the Kings · Use of the swimming pool and sun deck
- Best for
- History enthusiasts · First-time Egypt visitors · Couples · Families with children · Travellers seeking organised river travel
- Guide languages
- English
- Discovery Tours Egypt is a licensed Egyptian tour operator.
- Discovery Tours Egypt is Class-A licensed by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism.
- Discovery Tours Egypt is a member of the Egyptian Travel Agents Association, ETAA #718.
- Discovery Tours Egypt arranges and books the third-party-operated Nile cruise rather than owning or operating the vessel.
- Egyptologist-guided sightseeing and on-the-ground travel support can be arranged through the operator.
- Standard site entrance fees are included unless the booking states otherwise; premium tombs, pyramid interiors and gratuities are excluded unless requested.
02Overview
A first look
By late afternoon, the Nile slips past the sun deck in bands of green, ochre and reflected light. From the lounge bar or an air-conditioned cabin, you watch villages, cultivated banks and desert edges pass at river pace, with the swimming pool nearby when the heat calls for a quieter hour.
Shore excursions bring you ashore for Karnak Temple, the Temple of Horus at Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae and the Valley of the Kings. Our Egyptologists explain what you are seeing without turning every stop into a lecture. We select and arrange your cabin, embarkation and shore programme as a licensed Egyptian tour operator, with full-board dining from lunch on embarkation through breakfast on disembarkation.
Background
The facts
This deluxe 5-star Nile cruise connects the embarkation and disembarkation ports of Luxor and Aswan, with a shore-excursion programme covering major ancient sites along the river. Excursions include Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple in Luxor, the Temple of Horus at Edfu, Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Temple near Aswan, and the Valley of the Kings on Luxor’s west bank. The vessel sails weekly in both directions between Luxor and Aswan.
Cabins are offered in Standard, Deluxe and Suite categories. Air conditioning is included, while Nile views or other outlooks depend on the cabin selected. On-board facilities include a restaurant, lounge bar, swimming pool, sun deck, gym, spa and Wi-Fi. The cruise atmosphere combines scheduled archaeological visits with time on the river and access to panoramic outdoor areas.
Full board runs from lunch on the embarkation day through breakfast on the disembarkation day. Water with meals is included according to the stated package, while other drinks are generally extra. The cruise is arranged and booked by Discovery Tours Egypt, while the vessel is owned and operated by a third-party cruise line.
Named in this entry
The Nile·Luxor·Aswan·Karnak Temple·Luxor Temple·Temple of Horus at Edfu·Kom Ombo Temple·Philae Temple·Valley of the Kings·Ancient Egypt·Ptolemaic Egypt
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Is this for you?
Yes, if
- This cruise suits first-time Egypt visitors, history enthusiasts and travellers who want to combine overnight river accommodation with guided visits to major Pharaonic and Ptolemaic sites. It is appropriate for adults, older travellers and families who can manage stairs, uneven temple surfaces and moderate walking during shore excursions.
What lingers
- 01Shore excursions to Karnak and Luxor Temple
- 02Visits to the Temple of Horus at Edfu and Kom Ombo Temple
- 03Excursions to Philae Temple and the Valley of the Kings
- 04Swimming pool and sun deck for views along the Nile
- 05Restaurant and lounge bar on board
- 06Standard, Deluxe and Suite cabin categories
Worth knowing
How this compares
Unlike a single-day Nile outing, this cruise provides overnight cabin accommodation, meals and a planned programme of archaeological shore excursions. Unlike an independent Nile itinerary, it combines river sailing with organised visits to Karnak, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae and the Valley of the Kings. The vessel is selected and booked by Discovery Tours Egypt but operated by a third-party cruise line.
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
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, per cabin, in GBP. Each rate below covers the full sailing, the guided sightseeing programme along the route, and your arrival and departure transfers between the vessel and the local airport or railway station.
7 nights / 8 days · Luxor to Luxor
| Cabin | Low seasonMay – September | High seasonOctober – April | Peak season18 Dec – 6 Jan, 21 Mar – 4 Apr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single cabin | £1,100 | £2,143 | £3,084 |
| Double cabin | £831 | £1,470 | £2,076 |
| Triple cabin | £831 | £1,470 | £2,076 |
4 nights / 5 days · Luxor to Aswan
| Cabin | Low seasonMay – September | High seasonOctober – April | Peak season18 Dec – 6 Jan, 21 Mar – 4 Apr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single cabin | £748 | £1,343 | £1,881 |
| Double cabin | £594 | £959 | £1,305 |
| Triple cabin | £594 | £959 | £1,305 |
3 nights / 4 days · Aswan to Luxor
| Cabin | Low seasonMay – September | High seasonOctober – April | Peak season18 Dec – 6 Jan, 21 Mar – 4 Apr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single cabin | £631 | £1,078 | £1,481 |
| Double cabin | £515 | £789 | £1,049 |
| Triple cabin | £515 | £789 | £1,049 |
7 nights / 8 days · Aswan to Aswan
| Cabin | Low seasonMay – September | High seasonOctober – April | Peak season18 Dec – 6 Jan, 21 Mar – 4 Apr |
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| Single cabin | £1,110 | £2,152 | £3,094 |
| Double cabin | £841 | £1,480 | £2,085 |
| Triple cabin | £841 | £1,480 | £2,085 |
Cabin allocation
- Nile vessels do not have interconnecting cabins.
- Book early and we will ask the vessel to place your party together — usually adjacent, or directly opposite.
- Cabin numbers are confirmed by the vessel at check-in.
Indicative rates only – pricing and cabins fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.
On property
What's here
- gym
- wifi
- non-smoking
- air-conditioning
- pool
- restaurant
- room-service
- laundry
- bar
- spa
- rooftop-terrace
- airport-shuttle
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Accommodation aboard the Nile cruise in your chosen cabin category
- Full board from lunch on embarkation day until breakfast on disembarkation day
- Shore excursions to Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae Temple and the Valley of the Kings
- Access to the swimming pool and sun deck
- Air-conditioned cabin
Not included
- Drinks other than water served with meals, unless specified otherwise
- The single supplement for travellers occupying a cabin alone
- Optional entry to pyramid interiors, premium tombs and other visits charged separately
- Gratuities
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
Tailor it
Make it yours
- Travellers can request Standard, Deluxe or Suite cabin categories, subject to availability, with cabin views determined by the selected category. Private arrangements, optional premium tombs, pyramid interiors and separately priced visits may be added where available
- gratuities, drinks beyond included water, insurance and personal expenses remain separate unless specifically included.
All requests handled by your dedicated specialist before booking.
Accessibility
Who can join this
This Nile cruise involves uneven access that guests with limited mobility should assess before booking. Shore excursions include uneven ancient stone, sand, cobbles, steps and occasional steep ramps at Karnak, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae and the Valley of the Kings. Boarding may involve a gangway that becomes steeper as the river level changes. Cabins, dining areas and the sun deck are linked by stairs, and lift access varies by the assigned vessel. Wheelchair users should contact us before booking so we can confirm cabin access, gangway arrangements and suitable excursion support. The Valley of the Kings also includes uneven ground and exposed walking routes.
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Valid passport
- Printed or digital booking confirmation
- Comfortable walking shoes with secure soles
- Sunscreen SPF50+
- Refillable water bottle
- Sun hat and sunglasses
- Small day bag for shore excursions
- Any 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 the pool and sun deck
- A light sweater for air-conditioned interiors
Children & families
Children aged 0 to 5.99 years travel free, children aged 6 to 11.99 years pay 50% and children aged 12 or over 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 are difficult on gangways, stairs and uneven temple surfaces. High chairs depend on the assigned vessel, so request one before departure.
Location
On the map
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
We select and arrange the Nile cruiser through Egyptian cruise-line partners, while the vessel is owned and operated by its assigned cruise line. Shore excursions use locally licensed Egyptian drivers and vehicles, usually air-conditioned coaches or cars matched to the group size. The programme supports Egyptologists, drivers, site staff and port services in Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan. Water use, laundry schedules and waste handling vary by vessel, so we do not make unverified environmental claims. Guests can reduce single-use waste by carrying a refillable bottle and following the vessel's guidance on water, laundry and waste. Choosing local guides and transport providers keeps spending within the communities along 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 air-conditioned cabin accommodation, full board from lunch on embarkation through breakfast on disembarkation, and shore excursions to Karnak, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae and the Valley of the Kings. Facilities include a restaurant, lounge bar, swimming pool, sun deck, gym, spa and Wi-Fi, with the cruise arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt and operated by a third-party cruise line.
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
01What is the typical duration of an Alyssa Nile Cruise?
The Alyssa Nile Cruise typically offers itineraries of three or four nights, sailing weekly between Luxor and Aswan. These durations allow for a comprehensive experience of the Nile and its significant ancient sites.02What is included in the full board on the Alyssa Nile Cruise?
Full board on the Alyssa Nile Cruise covers all meals, from lunch on your embarkation day through breakfast on your disembarkation day. Drinks beyond water served with meals are generally an additional cost.03What shore excursions are part of the Alyssa Nile Cruise programme?
The Alyssa Nile Cruise includes a comprehensive shore excursion programme to major sites. These visits typically cover Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae Temple, and the Valley of the Kings.04Are there options for children on the Alyssa Nile Cruise?
Children aged 0-5.99 years travel free, while those 6-11.99 years pay 50% of the adult fare. Children must share a cabin with their parents, with a maximum of one child per cabin; two or more children require their own cabin.05What amenities are available on the Alyssa Nile Cruise vessel?
The Alyssa Nile Cruise vessel features a restaurant, lounge bar, swimming pool, sun deck, gym, and spa. Cabins are air-conditioned and offer Nile views, with Wi-Fi available throughout the vessel.06What is the cabin accommodation like on the Alyssa Nile Cruise?
The Alyssa Nile Cruise offers air-conditioned cabins in Standard, Deluxe, and Suite categories, each providing a Nile view. Cabins are designed for comfort during your journey, with varying sizes and amenities based on the selected grade.07What should I wear for shore excursions during the cruise?
For shore excursions, we recommend comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Modest clothing is advisable, especially when visiting religious sites, to show respect for local customs.08Is Wi-Fi available on the Alyssa Nile Cruise?
Yes, Wi-Fi is available on the Alyssa Nile Cruise. Please note that connection speeds can vary while sailing on the Nile, and it may not be as consistent as land-based internet services.09What is the best time of year to take an Alyssa Nile Cruise?
The best time to take an Alyssa Nile Cruise is typically from October to April, when the weather is cooler and more comfortable for sightseeing. Summers, from May to September, can be very hot.10Are gratuities included in the Alyssa Nile Cruise price?
No, gratuities for the cruise staff and Egyptologists are not included in the standard Alyssa Nile Cruise price. We recommend budgeting for these separately, as they are customary in Egypt's tourism industry.
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-605260
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