Nile Cruises

There is no better way to discover Egypt than aboard a Nile cruise as nearly all the country's attractions are situated along the river. Cruises take visitors past ancient Egyptian sites such as the Temple of Karnak, the main place of worship in Theban times, and the West Bank's Valley of the Kings, home to the Tomb of Tutankhamun and Ramses II, Colossi of Memnon and Hatshepsut's Temple. A Nile cruise is a truly unique and luxurious way to discover and explore the land of the Pharaohs.


On-board most cruise liners, guests will find fantastic amenities in the way of opulent cabins, banqueting halls, lounge bars and swimming pools. Exquisite food and outstanding service come standard on these river vessels, reminiscent of 'moving hotels', and visitors will find it easy to sit back and enjoy this unique sightseeing experience. Here's some of the most reliable cruises in the Nile.

M/S Nile Dolphin Nile cruise 5* Deluxe

M/S Nile Dolphin is a brand new 5-star deluxe Palace cruising on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan. Cruises started in February 2007.The Nile Dolphin is decorated in the French Empire style, simplified to satisfy contemporary taste. Our brilliant staff will take care of your comfort, join us and see more. All outside cabins facing the Nile & provided with large panoramic windows. Central A/C with individual control. Private bathroom with bath tub. Safe deposit box

Internal telephone and fax. Colour television & Radio with music channels. Mini bar & Room service. Business center with computers, printers, internet access. Air-conditioned gym & Spa facilities. Doctor on call on-board. Laundry service & Housekeeping . All major credit cards accepted

MS Beau Soleil Nile Cruise 5* Deluxe

M/S Beau Soliel is a five star Nile cruise with private balcony in each cabin where you can set with your partner to enjoy sailing along the River Nile stream between Luxor and Aswan. Do not miss this unique opportunity, join us aboard.70 outside cabins facing the Nile with Private balcony, Central A/C with individual control, Private bathroom with bath tub and hairdryer. Safe deposit box, Color television & video channels, Mini bar and Room services. Fire alarm protection, Daily Laundry service, International phone, TV, internal music stations & video channels & DVD player,Central A/C with individual control in each cabin. Bar & Discotheque located on the 2nd floor. Sun deck with a swimming pool, Jacuzzi and bar.


Al Jamila Nile Cruise 5* Deluxe
Al Jamila gives you the opportunity to view the ancient monuments and temples of Luxor. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Karnak temple and discover a civilization that's over 5,000 years old. Grasp the view of the eternal Nile while enjoying your cruising. The most relaxing panorama on a luxurious ride would account for a vacation you'll never forget. Al Jamila luxury cruise leaves you with nothing to worry about. With high class extended facilities and luxurious atmosphere, we promise an unforgettable and remarkable cruise you'll be coming back again.

 
4 Nights 
every Monday from Luxor to Aswan

3 nights 
every Friday from Aswan to Luxor

7 nights 
every Monday from Luxor to Luxor

7 nights 
every Friday from Aswan to Aswan

Boat facilities


  • Reception area & Lounge bar with panoramic view
  • Library located in the main lounge
  • Restaurant located on the lower deck
  • Swimming pool, bar & Sun deck
  • Boutique & Jeweler shop on the Mezzanine floor
  • Spa center offering an extensive range of facilities: Message room, Turkish bath & Fitness machines
  • Internet corner
  • Laundry & dry cleaning facilities
  • Golden Plate of Crystal Hygiene Company
  • Sound proof on all decks & Ultra violet water treatment
  • Meeting space can be arranged if boat is chartered
  • Major credit cards are accepted on board

    • Cabin facilities

    4 Suites & 66 Double cabins distributed on the main, two upper decks & one lower deck
  • Size of each cabin is 22 sq. meters each, with private bath/shower
  • Size of each Suite is 35 sq. meters each, with private bath/shower
  • Hair dryer, satellite color TV, DVD films, telephone, closed video circuit, music system, fire alarm, protection and smoke detector in each cabin
  • Large panoramic windows in each cabin to open from ceiling to floor
  • Individual safes in each cabin
  • Cabins are fully air conditioned with individually controlled thermostats


    • Farah Nile Cruise Premiere 5*****
    It is one of the most elite Nile cruise ships in Egypt. Farah Nile cruise offers 60 deluxe cabins and 2 Royal Suites, where you can actually taste the fine flavor of our hospitality. In every detail from the handmade Egyptian cotton sheets to the natural dark wood furniture. All designed to tickle your senses and enhance your comfort. Farah means Happiness and Joy in Arabic; and this is simply what we aspire: make our Guest happy and satisfied to have chosen us for their trip along the Nile.

    Every single detail was designed to reflect the luxury of our hospitality from the hand polished Mediterranean stone floors to the spacious triple height foyer and the shiny black glass reception desk that stands like a black pearl amidst our seashell.

    All Cabins and suites are equipped with LCD TV, mini bar, private safe box, internet connection, a private bathroom (with bathtub, hairdryer) and an individual control for the central air conditioner. For your safety, a smoke detector system panel and sprinkler are provided in all cabins and outlets of the boat.

    In our lavish large restaurant, our guests will have the chance to enjoy their carefully prepared and served meals. Both breakfast and lunch are offered in an open buffet, and the dinner will be a la carte. Always including special choices for the vegetarians.

    3 night/ 4 day, ASW/LXR 
    Friday / Monday
    4 night/ 5 day, LXR/ASW
    Monday / Friday

    Sonesta Nile cruise ships 5***** Premiere

    Moon Goddess

    Sail the majestic Nile River between Luxor and Aswan in the comfort and modern luxury of one of 5-star Luxury Sonesta Nile cruise ships: the Sonesta Nile Goddess, Sonesta Sun Goddess, Sonesta Moon Goddess and Sonesta Star Goddess. 

    Sonesta’s fleet of Nile River cruise ships offer 3-, 4-, 6- and 7-night trips between Aswan and Luxor, exploring the landmark temples, tombs and ruins in the region. Guided excursions with Egyptologists highlight each day and are followed by delightful leisure activities on the ships.

    Enjoy upscale hospitality and watch 5,000 years of history unfold before you on an unforgettable journey through ancient Egypt.

    Sonesta Star Goddess Suites

    All Cabins and Suites are non-smoking. Smoking is allowed only in open areas

    Sonesta Sun Goddess
    Sonesta Star Goddess

    An all-suite cruise ship, the Sonesta Star Goddess features 33 suites named after famous composers, giving it a touch of elegance and sophistication.  The ship comprises 27 deluxe Beethoven Suites (each 40m), 4 lush Mozart Suites (each 35m), and 2 superior Chopin Suites (each 52m). Each of the 33 suites has a private terrace and is designed to offer maximum comfort and space.
    Nile Goddess dining
    All Star Goddess suites feature:
    • Panoramic Windows 
    • Wireless Internet connection 
    • Private Terrace 
    • Direct-line Telephone 
    • Individual Climate Control 
    • Hairdryer 
    • Mini-bar 
    • Complimentary Local Wine 
    • Safe 
    • Bathrooms equipped with full-size bathtub 
    • In-room Dining available until midnight 
    • Fully-purified Water, filtered and softened before distribution
    All Cabins and Suites are non-smoking. Smoking is allowed only in open areas

    Nile Festival Cruise 5* Deluxe
    Nile Festival is a five stars deluxe floating Hotel, built and constructed during 2005/2006 under the supervision and as per the regulation of ABS (American Bureau of shipping), in addition to this the ship was recently refurbished.

    The M/S Nile Festival is exquisitely decorated throughout in a contemporary style and fully equipped to cater for your every need.

    Outside your cabin you will be more than impressed by the excellent range of facilities which include the lounge bar, sun-deck with bar, internet access (payable locally), swimming pool, jacuzzi, an open air gym (with limited equipment) and a bazaar shop.
    You will be welcomed with a drink and during your stay enjoy the famous Nubian dance dhow and belly dancer Spectacle. 
    Five days Nile Cruise starts from $ 440 in twin bed cabin

    Cruise Itinerary 

    Day 1: Luxor. Arrival, meet & assist by our local representatives and transfer to your Nile Cruise. Boarding before Lunch. Lunch on board. Visit The Temple of Karnak & the Temple of Luxor. Afternoon tea. Dinner on board & Belly Dance show. Overnight in Luxor.
    Day 2:
    Breakfast. Visit The West Bank – the Valley of the Kings, Valley of The Queens and The     Temple of Queen Hatshepsut     at El Deir El Bahari. Lunch on board. Sail to Esna. Afternoon Tea. Disco Party. Overnight in Edfu.

    Day 3:
    Breakfast on board. Visit the     temple of Horus in Edfu. Sail to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board. Visit the Temple     shared by the two Gods Sobek & Haroeies in Kom Ombo. Afternoon Tea. Dinner on board & Galabeya party Overnight in Kom Ombo.

    Day 4:
    Breakfast on board. Sail to     Aswan. Visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries & The Temple of Philae Lunch on board. Sail on the Nile by felucca around Kitchener’s island and Elephantine. Afternoon Tea. Dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan    .

     Day 5:
    Breakfast on board. Disembarkation after breakfast. Optional trip to Abu Simble by plane,( see prices below) and/or free time. Transfer to     Aswan airport …..End of service Price quoted is per person in double/ twin bedded room

    Rate includes the following services:
    - 4 nights' accommodation on full board basis (starting with lunch, ending with breakfast)
    - All above tours by a/c vans          
    - Entrance fees     
    - English speaking Egyptologist
    - Embarkation on Saturdays, Mondays and Thursdays

    Eight days Nile cruise package starts from $ 650 in twin bed cabin 


    Day 1: Arrival in Luxor, meet & assist by our representative & transfer to your Nile Cruise for embarkation before lunch. Afternoon free time to explore more of Luxor and the surroundings. 

    Optional: "Visiting the Mummification Museum. Discover why Luxor has been called "the world's greatest outdoor museum" with a visit to one of Luxor's many temples or museums. In the evening by calesche (horse drawn carriage) watch the sound and light show at Karnak Temple - it isn't only a Simple Temple but a complex of many pylons, temples, halls & sanctuaries from the middle kingdom till the Greek-Roman period." Dinner on board & Belly Dance show. 


    Day 02: Luxor / Esna
    Breakfast. Visit the West Bank including: Valley of the Kings (Is a valley in Egypt where for a period of nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC, tombs were constructed for the kings and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom (the Eighteenth through Twentieth Dynasties of Ancient Egypt). The valley stands on the west bank of the Nile, across from     Thebes (modern Luxor), within the heart of the Theban Necropolis.), Colossi of Memnon (The two colossi are made of sandstone, which during ancient times was brought from Gabal El Silselah. Each colossus, including the pedestal and the crown, is about 21m tall and represents King Amenhotep III seating on his throne, wearing the Memes, or royal headdress, with the divine cobra protecting his forehead. On the sides of the colossi there is a representation of the Nile god Hapi, bending together the lotus and the papyrus plants, symbolizing the union of Upper and Lower Egypt) and Temple of Queen Hatshepsute (Hatshepsut was the fifth Pharaoh of the18th-dynasty who was one of the handful of female rulers in Ancient Egypt. Her reign was the longest of all the female pharaohs. Her funerary temple still stands as a tribute to her incredible rise to power). Lunch on board. Sail to Esna. Afternoon Tea. Disco Party. Dinner & Overnight in Edfu.


    Day 03: Edfu / Kom Ombo
    Breakfast. Visit the     Edfu Temple (Lies in Edfu town, 123 km north of Aswan on the west bank of the Nile. It dates to the Ptolemaic period. It was dedicated to the worship of god Hours represented as a falcon. It is one of the most beautiful Egyptian temples, distinguished by its huge splendid structure that blends Pharaonic and Greek architecture. Its grandeur competes with Luxor temples. It is the second largest temple after Karnak. It also houses the Nilometer and a huge pylon at the entrance). Sail to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board. Visit the Kom-Ombo Temple (Located in Kom Ombo town, 45 km north of Aswan. It is built on a hillside overlooking the Nile. This temple was constructed in the Ptolemaic Roman era for the worship of god Haroeris and Sobek, the crocodile god. It is noted for relief engravings on its walls which show ancient surgical tools, bone saws and dentistry tools. Nearby there are three mummified crocodiles. They are now in Hathor's chapel). Sail to Aswan. Afternoon Tea. Dinner on board & Galabya party. Dinner & Overnight on board.



    Day 04: Aswan 
    Breakfast. Excursion tour to visit,     Philae Temple (The Temple of Isis is one of the greatest Temples in Egypt and it occupies about a quarter of the island. It is the main Temple on the island, with its huge, complete, pylons and beautiful scenes), High Dam (One of the most outstanding architectural achievements of the twentieth century. It was constructed to replace the old Aswan dam built in 1902. The High dam was constructed to protect Egypt from the floods as well as providing irrigation and electricity all over Egypt. It is 3600 meters long. Visitors can easily locate lake Nasser which is a huge water reservoir) and Unfinished Obelisque (The beautiful red granites that were used in building the temples and monuments in the ancient days were brought from the quarries of Aswan. Now while you are on a trip to the Unfinished Obelisk you can see innumerable inscriptions in the area around the quarries. These are probably the descriptions of the various quarrying projects that were undertaken in the past days). Dinner & Overnight in Aswan.


    Day 5: Aswan - Abu Simbel 
    Breakfast. Free at leisure to explore more of     Aswan and the surroundings. 
    Optional: Visiting The colossal Temple of Abu Simbel built by Ramses II (XIXth Dynasty) and lately saved from inundation of the Nile waters in among the glories of ancient Egyptian monuments. The temples were built out of a sandstone rock cliff, and representation of the deities to which each was dedicated is carved on its huge façade. Nearby, also saved, lies the small Temple of the King's wife Nefertari, dedicated to the goddess Hathor". Dinner & Overnight on board.


    Day 6: Aswan – Edfu
    Enjoy the pleasant trip back from     Aswan to Luxor, via Edfu and Esna. Dinner & Overnight on board.


    Day 7: Edfu - Esna - Luxor 
    Today you are to     Luxor, where you will visit in the afternoon the Karnak Temple, which is a serious of temples, built in different reigns. Starting by the Avenue of Sphinxes visit the Unfinished Propylon, the Hypostyle Hall with it's 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsute and Tutomosis III, the temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. Optional: In the evening, you will have the possibility of seeing the lights and sound show at the Karnak Temple. Meals and night on board in Luxor. Dinner & Overnight on board.


    Day 8: Disembarkation and departure form Luxor 
    After breakfast, Disembarkation. Check out from the Nile Cruise.
    Rate is per person in double/twin bed cabin on 5* superior ship.

    Rate includes:
    - 7 nights' accommodation on full board basis (starting with lunch, ending with breakfast)
    - All above tours by a/c vans     
    - Entrance fees     
    - English speaking Egyptologist
    - Embarkation on Saturdays, Mondays and Thursdays

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