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Nile Cruise 5-Star Deluxe Aswan → Luxor

Nile Premium Nile Cruise

At a glance

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

The short answer

Nile Premium Nile Cruise is a five-star Nile cruise vessel arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt.

02 Overview

A first look

This four-day Nile cruise visits principal Nile temples between Luxor and Aswan, including scheduled calls at Luxor West Bank, Edfu and Kom Ombo. Exact embarkation port and daily timings are confirmed at booking.

Background

The facts

Nile Premium Nile Cruise is a five-star Nile river vessel used for scheduled sailings between Luxor and Aswan. Embarkation and disembarkation take place in Luxor and Aswan, with the cruise programme built around sailing segments and guided shore excursions. Standard cruise practice on this route is full board, with lunch served from embarkation day through breakfast on disembarkation day.

The vessel’s cabin categories are Standard, Deluxe, and Suite, and many cabins are described as having Nile-view windows or balconies. Public areas typically include a sun deck, a small pool, a lounge bar, and a dining room. Afternoon tea is usually included on five-star Nile cruise vessels, while drinks beyond water with meals are commonly extra.

The excursion programme associated with this vessel includes major Upper Egypt sites such as Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple in Luxor, Edfu Temple of Horus, Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Temple in Aswan, and the Valley of the Kings on the west bank of Luxor. The vessel sails weekly in both directions between Luxor and Aswan, allowing time ashore at the principal monuments rather than only brief stops.

For travelers comparing Nile cruise options, the key distinction is that this is a vessel-based experience with accommodation aboard the ship rather than a hotel stay. The cruise is arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt, while the vessel itself is operated by a third-party cruise line.

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Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • This cruise suits travelers who want an Upper Egypt sightseeing trip with accommodation on the Nile, especially couples, friends, and first-time visitors aged roughly 25–70. It is also a good fit for people who prefer guided monument visits and do not mind a scheduled sailing programme with multiple embarkation and disembarkation points.

What lingers

  • 01 Embark in Luxor, disembark in Aswan – four days sailing with scheduled visits at Karnak and Luxor Temple.
  • 02 Two guided mornings ashore: West Bank Luxor – Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple.
  • 03 Visit Edfu and Kom Ombo; we allow 90 minutes at Edfu Temple after the morning boats leave.
  • 04 Aswan programme includes Philae Island and a Nilometer option; Philae visits scheduled to avoid midday boat crowding.
  • 05 Our Egyptologist accompanies all shore visits; they brief on tomb conservation and practical photography rules.
  • 06 Unlike cruise-ship shore schedules, we keep Karnak visits until late afternoon light for longer, less-rushed exploration.

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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The fine print

What's included – and what isn't

Included

  • Full-board meals: lunch on embarkation day through breakfast on disembarkation day
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Accommodation aboard the Nile Premium vessel
  • Scheduled shore excursions as per the vessel's programme

Not included

  • Drinks beyond still water with meals
  • Optional single-supplement where applicable
  • Gratuities for on-board staff and local guides
  • Entrance fees to archaeological sites and premium tombs unless stated
  • International flights, visas and travel insurance
  • Personal expenses and optional excursions not listed in the vessel 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 How long is the MS Nile Premiums cruise?
    The MS Nile Premiums is a 4-day cruise on the Nile. Embarkation and disembarkation times vary by sailing; your confirmation shows the exact times and the embarkation port. Expect daily guided excursions ashore as scheduled in your itinerary.
  2. 02 What does the price include for MS Nile Premiums?
    Standard site entrance fees are included unless your booking states otherwise. Our quotes typically include the cabin, the guided excursions listed on your itinerary, meals on board and port handling–check your confirmation for specifics. Excluded unless requested: pyramid interiors (Khufu/Khafre), premium tombs (Tutankhamun/Seti I) and gratuities. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and operate the ground arrangements for the cruise.
  3. 03 Which sites does the 4-day cruise visit?
    Routes vary; check your booking for the exact itinerary. Common 4-day Nile routes call at Karnak Temple, Luxor West Bank, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan's Philae Temple, but not every sailing visits all sites. The order of calls depends on river conditions and the vessel's programme.
  4. 04 Are airport transfers included with MS Nile Premiums?
    We can arrange airport and station transfers; whether transfers are included depends on your quote. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator we coordinate meet-and-greet services, private cars and launch/tender transfers when port size requires them–please supply flight numbers. If transfers are not included we can add them to your booking at cost.
  5. 05 Is the cruise suitable for children or less mobile travellers?
    Many families and older travellers take 4-day Nile cruises, but the cruise does have mobility demands. Most vessels have stairs between decks and gangways ashore; archaeological sites involve uneven stone, steep steps and sand. Tell us about mobility needs in advance so we can recommend cabin placement, private transfers or alternative shore plans; full wheelchair access may be limited.
  6. 06 What should I pack for a 4-day Nile cruise?
    Bring sun protection, comfortable walking shoes, modest clothing for temple visits and any personal medication. Also pack a broad‑brimmed hat, high‑SPF sunscreen, light layers for evenings, a universal plug adapter and small notes of Egyptian pounds for tips and purchases. Soft‑sided luggage makes embarkation easier where space is limited; carry photocopies of passports and travel insurance.

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 18 May 2026 Product ID: CRU-NIL-606211

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