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Liberty Nile Cruise

At a glance

Length
4 days · 3 nights
Embarks
Mon, Fri
Board
Full Board
Class
5-star

The short answer

Liberty Nile Cruise is a five-star Nile cruise vessel arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt.
Best for

02 Overview

A first look

MS Liberty is a mid‑size river vessel operating a four-day cruise on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan. We operate this itinerary as a licensed Egyptian tour operator and can include our Egyptologist on selected departures.

Background

The facts

Liberty Nile Cruise is a five-star Nile river cruiser that sails weekly between Luxor and Aswan in both directions. Embarkation and disembarkation take place at Luxor or Aswan, and the vessel’s excursion programme is built around the major Upper Egypt sites commonly visited on Nile cruises.

The shore-excursion programme includes Karnak Temple Complex, Luxor Temple, Edfu Temple (Temple of Horus), Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. Karnak lies on the east bank of Luxor, about 3 km from Luxor Temple; the Valley of the Kings is on the west bank opposite modern Luxor, while Philae is near Aswan and Edfu and Kom Ombo are intermediate stops along the river route.

Cabins are offered in Standard, Deluxe, and Suite categories, with Nile-facing windows or balconies available on selected accommodations. Public spaces include a sun deck, lounge bar, dining room, and public lounges, supporting the onboard experience while sailing on the Nile rather than as a land-based hotel stay.

Full board applies from lunch on embarkation day through breakfast on disembarkation day. Pricing is normally per person sharing, and a single supplement is typically applied for solo occupancy.

Suited to

Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • This cruise suits first-time visitors to Egypt who want a structured way to see the main temples between Luxor and Aswan without repeated hotel changes. It also works well for couples and mature travelers who value comfortable cabins, guided shore excursions, and a slower travel pace.

What lingers

  • 01 Four-day MS Liberty cruise on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan; confirm exact itinerary and port calls.
  • 02 Standard MS Liberty fare includes breakfast and dinner on board; enquire for lunch and drinks inclusion.
  • 03 Stops often include Karnak, Luxor West Bank and Valley of the Kings; our Egyptologists recommend early starts.
  • 04 Sails through Esna lock at night or morning depending on schedule; expect brief delays due to lock traffic.
  • 05 Unlike overnight sleeper trains, MS Liberty gives riverside moorings so shore visits start without long coach transfers.

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 Aswan and disembarkation in Luxor.

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Bundled in

  • Full board
  • Group Egyptologist
  • All entry tickets

The fine print

What's included – and what isn't

Included

  • Accommodation on board in the booked cabin category
  • Full board meals, defined as lunch on embarkation day through breakfast on disembarkation day
  • Scheduled shore excursions as listed in the vessel's excursion programme
  • Use of public facilities: sun deck, lounge bar, dining room, and public lounges
  • Port embarkation and disembarkation at Luxor or Aswan as per the sailing

Not included

  • International or domestic flights to embarkation/disembarkation points
  • Drinks beyond water with meals, unless otherwise stated
  • Gratuities for crew and excursion staff, typically not included
  • Personal expenses, visa fees, and optional extras not specified in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees for optional premium tombs or sites if not included in the shore-excursion programme

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 What is included in the MS Liberty 4‑day cruise price?
    The cruise price typically includes full‑board meals, cabin accommodation, guided shore visits, and standard site entrance fees. Standard site entrance fees are included unless we state otherwise; premium extras such as pyramid interiors or premium tombs are normally excluded. Gratuities and optional extras (hot-air balloon, premium excursions) are not included unless listed. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and will confirm the exact inclusions on your booking.
  2. 02 Are cabins en suite and air‑conditioned on MS Liberty?
    Please ask us to confirm the MS Liberty cabin plan; we will confirm en suite and air‑conditioning details at booking. Most Nile cruise cabins do have en suite bathrooms and individually controlled air conditioning, but layouts and outlet types vary by vessel. Cabin storage is limited on many boats – bring soft‑sided luggage if possible – and single‑cabin availability or supplements should be checked at reservation.
  3. 03 Will there be an Egyptologist guiding our shore visits?
    Yes – shore visits are usually led by our Egyptologists, assisted by local guides where required. Our Egyptologists join main archaeological visits to provide context and answer specialist questions; timings are planned to avoid the hottest hours when possible. Expect walking on uneven ancient stone, steps and limited shade at midday; tell us about mobility concerns so we can advise on feasibility and alternatives.
  4. 04 Do you arrange airport transfers to and from the ship?
    We arrange airport and train transfers to and from MS Liberty; tell us your arrival and departure times when you book. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator we monitor flight changes and adjust transfer times where we can. Transfers outside normal hours or private transfer requests may carry a supplement; please give us all flight details in advance so we can coordinate luggage handling and embarkation times.
  5. 05 Is there Wi‑Fi and mobile phone signal on the Nile?
    Wi‑Fi and mobile signal along the Nile are inconsistent; expect good reception in cities and patchy coverage between ports. Streaming rarely works reliably; download maps, guides and any entertainment before you travel. We can advise on local SIM cards and data bundles suitable for short cruises, and some boats charge for higher‑speed internet or limit simultaneous connections.
  6. 06 What should I pack for a 4‑day Nile cruise?
    Bring sun protection, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, a light jacket for evenings and modest clothing for temple or mosque visits. Also pack passport and photocopies, enough Egyptian pounds or small US dollars for tips and incidentals, prescription medicines, a refillable water bottle and a universal plug adaptor. Expect early starts and hot midday sun; temple approaches often involve uneven stone and steps, so sturdy shoes and modest dress (shoulders and knees covered) are important.

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 17 May 2026 Product ID: CRU-NIL-872034

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