Esmeralda Nile Cruise
Classic Luxor to Aswan Nile cruise
At a glance
- Length
- 4 days · 3 nights
- Embarks
- Mon, Fri
- Class
- 5-star
- New
02 Overview
A first look
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 LUXOR.
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Indicative rates only – pricing and cabins fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Full-board dining (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- All shore excursions mentioned
- Standard site entrance fees
- Hotel transfers in Luxor and Aswan
Not included
- International flights
- Tips for guide and driver
- Premium tomb tickets (Tutankhamun, Seti I)
- Pyramid interiors
- Personal expenses
Before you go
What to pack & wear
Children & families
Children 0–5.99 years travel free; 6–11.99 years pay 50%; 12+ 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.
Location
On the map
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
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01 How long is the Esmeralda cruise?
Three nights, sailing between Aswan and Luxor. -
02 What days does it sail?
Aswan to Luxor departs Monday; Luxor to Aswan departs Thursday. -
03 What's the price?
From $1,185 per person, sharing a cabin. -
04 What's onboard?
A pool, jacuzzi, and full-board dining. -
05 What sites does it visit?
Karnak, Luxor West Bank, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae, with longer stops at Edfu and Kom Ombo than many rushed itineraries.
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 July 2026 Product ID: CRU-NIL-293886
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