Royal Beau Rivage Nile Cruise
A 5-star Nile cruiser with Standard, Deluxe and Suite cabins, a shaded pool deck, panoramic dining room and full-board meals.
At a glance
- Length
- 8 days · 4 nights
- Embarks
- Wed, Sat
- Board
- Full Board
- Class
- 5-star
The short answer
This five-star standard Nile cruise operates weekly between Luxor and Aswan, with the vessel selected and arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt and operated by a third-party cruise line.
Snapshot
Good to know
- Accommodation
- Five-Star Standard Nile Cruiser with Standard, Deluxe and Suite Cabins
- Destinations
- Luxor · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan · Karnak Temple · Luxor Temple · Valley of the Kings · Philae
- Includes
- Selected cabin accommodation · Full board from lunch on embarkation through breakfast on disembarkation · Sun deck with shaded seating · Freshwater pool · Lounge bar and dining room · Scheduled excursions to Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae
- Best for
- First-time Egypt visitors · History enthusiasts · Couples · Families with children · Travellers seeking a structured Luxor–Aswan river journey
- 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).
- The cruise is selected, booked and arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt, while a third-party cruise line operates the vessel.
- Egyptologist-guided shore excursions and on-the-ground travel support can be arranged through the operator.
- Crew, Egyptologist and driver gratuities are clearly identified separately unless pre-paid by request.
02Overview
A first look
From the sun deck, the Nile moves past in broad green and ochre bands: palms, village roofs and desert beyond the riverbank. Sailing days invite a quiet swim, a drink in the lounge bar or a meal beside panoramic windows, while shore excursions bring you to Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings, then south to Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae.
Cabins range from Standard to Suite, with selected Nile-view balconies. Our licensed Egyptian tour operator arranges the booking and excursion details, while the cruise line’s crew manages life aboard Royal Beau Rivage. Weekly sailings run between Luxor and Aswan in both directions, with early starts and uneven ancient stone part of the practical picture.
Background
The facts
This five-star standard Nile cruise is a river vessel assigned at booking, with Standard, Deluxe and Suite cabins. Selected cabins provide Nile-view balconies. Public facilities include a sun deck with shaded seating, a freshwater pool, lounge bar, dining room with panoramic windows, gym, spa and boutique. Discovery Tours Egypt selects, books and arranges the cruise; the vessel is operated by a third-party cruise line.
The scheduled shore-excursion programme connects the principal archaeological sites between Luxor and Aswan. Excursions include Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple in Luxor, the Valley of the Kings on Luxor’s west bank, the Temple of Horus at Edfu, the Ptolemaic temple complex at Kom Ombo and Philae Temple on Agilkia Island near Aswan. Embarkation and disembarkation ports are Luxor and Aswan, and weekly sailings operate in both directions.
Full board covers meals from lunch on the embarkation day through breakfast on the disembarkation day. Drinks beyond water served with meals, including speciality beverages purchased at the lounge bar, are charged separately. Standard entrance fees for the listed scheduled sites are included where specified in the booking, while premium tombs and pyramid interiors carry separate charges unless requested.
The excursion programme alternates sailing days with shore visits. Typical visits involve walking over uneven archaeological surfaces, steps and exposed ground, particularly at the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae; exact sequence and operating times may vary according to navigation and local scheduling.
Named in this entry
Nile River·Luxor·Aswan·Karnak Temple·Luxor Temple·Valley of the Kings·Temple of Horus at Edfu·Kom Ombo Temple·Philae Temple·Agilkia Island·Upper Egypt
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Is this for you?
Yes, if
- This cruise suits first-time Egypt visitors, history enthusiasts and couples or families seeking a structured way to visit Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan. Travellers should be comfortable with guided walking, steps, warm weather and boarding a river vessel
- accessibility needs should be discussed before booking.
What lingers
- 01Four-day cruise between Aswan and Luxor calling at Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna lock, Karnak and Luxor West Bank.
- 02Shore excursions led by our Egyptologists; we arrange timed entries to avoid long queues at major sites.
- 03Sailings include breakfast and dinner onboard; standard site entrance fees are included unless stated otherwise.
- 04We operate this cruise as a licensed Egyptian tour operator; our local office handles transfers and local permits.
- 05Unlike cruise-ship day trips, we time Aswan departures to visit Philae before the boat traffic arrives.
Worth knowing
How this compares
Unlike a land-only Egypt itinerary, this Nile cruise combines accommodation and river travel with scheduled shore excursions at Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan. Unlike an independently booked cruise, Discovery Tours Egypt arranges the selected cabin, cruise booking and associated tour logistics, while the third-party cruise line operates the vessel.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Single cabin | £1,174 | £1,544 |
| Double cabin | £837 | £1,073 |
| Triple cabin | £837 | £1,073 |
4 nights / 5 days · Luxor to Aswan
| Cabin | Low seasonMay – September | High seasonOctober – April |
|---|---|---|
| Single cabin | £794 | £1,005 |
| Double cabin | £601 | £736 |
| Triple cabin | £601 | £736 |
3 nights / 4 days · Aswan to Luxor
| Cabin | Low seasonMay – September | High seasonOctober – April |
|---|---|---|
| Single cabin | £667 | £825 |
| Double cabin | £522 | £623 |
| Triple cabin | £522 | £623 |
7 nights / 8 days · Aswan to Aswan
| Cabin | Low seasonMay – September | High seasonOctober – April |
|---|---|---|
| Single cabin | £1,189 | £1,559 |
| Double cabin | £853 | £1,088 |
| Triple cabin | £853 | £1,088 |
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
- Pool
- Sun Deck
- Gym
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Lounge
- Boutique
Bundled in
- Full board
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Accommodation on the vessel in your selected cabin grade.
- Full-board meals from lunch on embarkation day until breakfast on disembarkation day.
- Access to the sun deck, swimming pool, lounge bar and dining room.
- The vessel’s scheduled shore-excursion programme to Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Temple of Horus at Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae and the Valley of the Kings.
Not included
- Drinks other than water served with meals, including speciality beverages from the bar.
- Entry to premium tombs and pyramid interiors, together with any site-specific charges.
- Gratuities for the crew, Egyptologists and drivers, unless you request pre-payment.
- The single supplement for sole occupancy of a double cabin, where applicable.
- International and domestic flights, visas and travel insurance.
Tailor it
Make it yours
Discovery Tours Egypt can arrange the selected cabin grade, private or shared shore-excursion arrangements where available, airport or hotel transfers, and pre-paid gratuities on request. Travellers may also request premium tomb visits, pyramid interiors, additional hotel nights or a longer Egypt itinerary, subject to availability and separate charges.
All requests handled by your dedicated specialist before booking.
Accessibility
Who can join this
Nile cruising reduces hotel changes, but the vessel and shore excursions still involve physical demands. Moving between decks may require stairs, and cabins, the dining room, lounge bar and sun deck may not be step-free. Boarding can involve a sloped gangway, with the angle changing according to river level. Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae include uneven stone, sand, steps and exposed walking routes. Guests using wheelchairs or with limited mobility should request an accessibility review before booking. A collapsible wheelchair may be more practical than a powered model, subject to cabin and gangway dimensions.
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- A current passport and any necessary visa paperwork
- Walking shoes that are comfortable and have good grip
- Sunscreen, SPF 50 or higher, and lip balm
- Hat and sunglasses
- Refillable water bottle, where permitted
- Lightweight layers for chilly evenings and air-conditioned spaces
- Your own medication and a compact day bag
- Cash and a card for drinks, tips and personal spending
What to wear
- Light, loose-fitting clothes for warm days on the river
- A light jumper or jacket for evenings and air-conditioned indoor spaces
- Sturdy shoes with covered toes for temple ground that is uneven
- A hat and sunglasses for time on the sun deck
- Clothing covering shoulders and knees at temples and religious sites
- Swimwear and a cover-up to wear around the pool
Children & families
Children aged 0–5.99 years travel free; children aged 6–11.99 years pay 50%; those 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 can be awkward on gangways, stairs and uneven temple surfaces. Request a high chair before booking; availability depends on the vessel’s onboard equipment.
Location
On the map
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
Travel between Luxor and Aswan is by river vessel, rather than by separate road transfers between those destinations. The cruise line owns and operates the vessel; we select and arrange the cruise and its shore-excursion programme. Excursions use local guides, drivers and site services where required. We do not have verified information about this vessel’s fuel use, waste handling, water use or air-conditioning, so we cannot make claims about its environmental performance. You can reduce disposable packaging by carrying a refillable bottle where permitted. Buying refreshments or crafts from established local businesses can also direct some spending to businesses in the places you visit.
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 five-star standard Nile cruise includes accommodation in the selected Standard, Deluxe or Suite cabin, full-board meals from lunch on embarkation through breakfast on disembarkation, and use of the sun deck, pool, lounge bar and dining room. Its scheduled shore-excursion programme visits Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae.
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
01How long is the Royal Beau Rivage Nile Cruise?
The Royal Beau Rivage Nile Cruise is an 8-day sailing between Luxor and Aswan, in either direction. Weekly departures operate on both routes. The exact embarkation and disembarkation arrangements depend on the sailing you select, so check the details shown for your chosen date before making travel plans.02Where do I embark for the Royal Beau Rivage Nile Cruise?
Embarkation and disembarkation are in Luxor and Aswan, depending on the direction of your sailing. International and domestic flights are not included. We can arrange the cruise and related ground services for you, but the vessel's boarding arrangements are made by its operator and may vary by departure.03What is included in the Royal Beau Rivage Nile Cruise?
Your booking includes a cabin in the selected grade, full-board meals and access to the sun deck, pool, lounge bar and dining room. The vessel's shore-excursion programme covers Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Temple of Horus at Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae and the Valley of the Kings.04Which costs are not included on the Royal Beau Rivage Nile Cruise?
Drinks beyond water with meals, gratuities, flights, visas and travel insurance are not included. Fees for premium tombs and pyramid interiors, as well as other site-specific charges, are also extra. A single supplement may apply if you occupy a double cabin alone; ask us to confirm the terms for your selected sailing.05Can travellers with limited mobility travel on the Royal Beau Rivage Nile Cruise?
The available information does not confirm step-free access or accessible cabin facilities on the vessel. Shore excursions involve visits to ancient sites, where surfaces, steps and distances can vary. If you have mobility or access requirements, tell us before booking so we can check the arrangements for your chosen sailing and excursions.06What is the child policy on the Royal Beau Rivage Nile Cruise?
Children aged 0–5.99 years travel free; children aged 6–11.99 years pay 50%; 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.07What should I wear on the Royal Beau Rivage Nile Cruise?
Pack comfortable shoes, light clothing, a hat and sun protection for shore excursions in Upper Egypt. Temperatures can be high, particularly in summer, and some ancient sites have uneven ground. Choose modest clothing for temples and mosques, covering shoulders and knees; bring a light layer for cooler evenings in winter.08Can I take photographs during the Royal Beau Rivage Nile Cruise excursions?
Photography rules depend on the site and the area being visited, so check signs and ask your Egyptologist before taking pictures. Some tombs and restricted spaces may have separate rules or charges. Keep your camera secure while moving over uneven stone, and avoid photographing people without their permission.09When is the best time to take the Royal Beau Rivage Nile Cruise?
The cooler months from October to April are generally more comfortable for shore visits in Luxor, Aswan and along the Nile. Summer brings very high temperatures in Upper Egypt, so plan for heat and take water and sun protection. The vessel sails weekly in both directions throughout its operating schedule.10Which sites does the Royal Beau Rivage Nile Cruise visit?
The vessel's scheduled shore excursions include Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Temple of Horus at Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae and the Valley of the Kings. Sailing and site visits alternate across the programme. The sequence can vary with the direction of travel and the vessel's schedule.
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-474841
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