Royal Lily Nile Cruise
Sail in elegance aboard the Royal Lily Cruise – a 5-star Luxury Nile Cruise offering timeless comfort, scenic wonders, and authentic Nile River Cruises experiences.
At a glance
- Length
- 4 days · 3 nights
- Embarks
- Mon, Fri
- Board
- Full Board
- Class
- 5-star
- New
Snapshot
Good to know
- Guide languages
- English
02 Overview
A first look
The Royal Lily Cruise is a 5-star Luxury Nile Cruise sailing between Aswan and Luxor with flexible itinerary lengths. Choose the 4 Days / 3 Nights option (Aswan → Luxor, departs every Friday) or the 5 Days / 4 Nights option (Luxor → Aswan, departs every Monday); an 8-day combined itinerary is also available on request.
Onboard you have full-board dining, English-speaking commentary, guided shore excursions to the headline temples – Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Luxor – plus Egyptian folkloric entertainment in the evenings. Discovery Tours Egypt arranges and supports this cruise as a licensed Egyptian tour operator. Entrance fees, optional excursions and gratuities are not included.
What lingers
- 01 Aswan High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk
- 02 Philae Temple of Isis
- 03 Temple of Kom Ombo (Sobek & Haroeris)
- 04 Temple of Horus at Edfu
- 05 Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut
- 06 Colossi of Memnon
- 07 Karnak and Luxor temples
- 08 Egyptian folkloric show onboard
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 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 | Standard | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| Triple Cabin | $850 | $1,200 |
| Double Cabin | $925 | $1,475 |
| Single Cabin | $1,415 | $2,245 |
5 Days / 4 Nights · Luxor to Aswan
| Cabin | Standard | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| Triple Cabin | $1,050 | $1,495 |
| Double Cabin | $1,135 | $1,785 |
| Single Cabin | $1,695 | $2,755 |
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.
On property
What's here
- Air-conditioned cabins with Nile-view picture windows
- Rooftop sun deck
- Onboard restaurant (full-board dining)
- Panoramic lounge bar
- Onboard entertainment (Egyptian folkloric show)
- Guided shore excursions to headline temples
- Roundtrip hotel transfers within city limits where offered
Bundled in
- Full board
- Group Egyptologist
- Hotel pickup
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- All guided sightseeing tours as per the itinerary
- Professional Egyptologist guide
- Full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- All transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- Entrance fees to all scheduled attractions
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (as per itinerary)
Not included
- Entrance fees to archaeological sites or museums (unless explicitly specified for a given itinerary).
- Optional land excursions or supplementary guided tours.
- International or domestic flights.
- Pre- or post-cruise overnight accommodation.
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, laundry, telephone, internet).
- Gratuities for crew, guides and drivers.
- Travel insurance.
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
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 22 May 2026 Product ID: CRU-NIL-762309
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