Egypt Discovery
From per person£760
Nile Cruise 5-Star Deluxe Luxor → Aswan

Hambra Nile Cruise

Aswan to Luxor, 4- or 5-day Nile sail

At a glance

Length
8 days · 7 nights
Embarks
Mon, Thu
Board
Full Board
Class
5-star
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02 Overview

A first look

The Hambra sails the Nile between Aswan and Luxor, calling at Philae, Kom Ombo and Edfu. Days combine guided archaeology visits with lengthy river sailing and quiet afternoons on deck.

The route

Luxor and Aswan

  1. LuxorKarnak & the Valley of the KingsEmbark
  2. EdfuThe Temple of Horus
  3. Kom OmboThe Temple of Sobek
  4. AswanPhilae Temple & the High DamDisembark

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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Cabin pricing

Pricing & seasonal rates

Per person in USD, based on cabin sharing. Single supplements apply. Holiday surcharges apply at Christmas, New Year & Easter.

4 Days / 3 Nights · Aswan to Luxor

Cabin Jan to AprilMay to August
Double Cabin$960$960
Single Cabin$1,300$1,300

5 Days / 4 Nights · Luxor to Aswan

Cabin Jan to AprilMay to August
Double Cabin$1,120$1,120
Single Cabin$1,570$1,570

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
  • Wi-Fi
  • Sun Deck
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Bar

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

Luxor and Aswan — where it sails in EgyptMediterranean SeaRed SeaWestern DesertEastern DesertLake NasserLuxorEdfuKom OmboAswanCairoAbu SimbelN
Cairo lies north; your cruise is the gold stretch in the south. The Nile flows north, so sailing upstream means heading south.

Asked & answered

Frequent questions

  1. 01 How long is the Hambra Nile cruise?
    A 4-day route from Aswan or a 5-day route from Luxor, sailing between the two.
  2. 02 What sites does it visit?
    The High Dam, Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, then Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak and Luxor Temples.
  3. 03 What's the price?
    From $960 per person, sharing a cabin.
  4. 04 Is there anything unusual included at Edfu?
    Yes – an afternoon chariot ride is offered at Edfu Temple.
  5. 05 Why choose the longer route from Luxor?
    The 5-day Luxor route allows more time at Edfu and Kom Ombo than many shorter packaged cruises.

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-862378

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