Amada Nile Cruise
A 5-star Nile cruiser with full-board dining and shore excursions to Karnak Temple, Edfu, Philae, and the Valley of the Kings.
The short answer
Amada is a 5-Star Deluxe Nile cruise ship. Embark in Aswan on a Friday for 3 nights to Luxor or a 7-night round trip, or in Luxor on a Monday for 4 nights to Aswan or a 7-night round trip. Prices start at $1,093 per person sharing a double cabin, including full board, guided sightseeing and transfers.
02Overview
A first look
Morning light catches the Nile beside the embarkation deck, while the riverbank slips past the panoramic windows of your cabin. Between Luxor and Aswan, the vessel gives you a quiet base for sailing days, meals in the dining room, and unhurried time on the sun deck or in the lounge bar.
Our Egyptologists bring the shore-excursion program into focus, from the columns of Karnak Temple to the riverside setting of Kom Ombo and the cliffs above the Valley of the Kings. Discovery Tours Egypt, a licensed Egyptian tour operator, selects and arranges the vessel, meals, shore visits, and on-the-ground support.
Routes
Where this ship sails
Each route this ship sails. The direction changes the order of the temples, the number of nights and which city you fly out of. Embarkation days and prices are in the table below.
Cruise lengths, embarkation days and prices
Prices are per person in USD, from 2 people sharing a double cabin. Each price covers the whole cruise, the guided sightseeing program along the route, and your arrival and departure transfers between the ship and the local airport or train station.
| Cruise | October – Aprilcurrent season | May – September | Peak dates18 Dec – 6 Jan, 21 Mar – 4 Apr, 9 Apr – 23 Apr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 nights · Aswan → Luxorembarks Fridays | October – April: from $1,093double cabinsingle cabin $1,530 | May – September: from $859double cabinsingle cabin $1,132 | Peak dates: from $1,249double cabinsingle cabin $1,795 |
| 4 nights · Luxor → Aswanembarks Mondays | October – April: from $1,364double cabinsingle cabin $1,947 | May – September: from $1,052double cabinsingle cabin $1,416 | Peak dates: from $1,572double cabinsingle cabin $2,300 |
| 7 nights · Luxor → Luxorembarks Mondays | October – April: from $2,171double cabinsingle cabin $3,190 | May – September: from $1,625double cabinsingle cabin $2,262 | Peak dates: from $2,535double cabinsingle cabin $3,809 |
| 7 nights · Aswan → Aswanembarks Fridays | October – April: from $2,190double cabinsingle cabin $3,209 | May – September: from $1,644double cabinsingle cabin $2,281 | Peak dates: from $2,554double cabinsingle cabin $3,828 |
Peak dates: 18 Dec – 6 Jan, 21 Mar – 4 Apr, 9 Apr – 23 Apr. Choose your cruise and date in the booking panel for the exact price.
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 board
Detailed itinerary
- 1
Board at Luxor and enjoy lunch on board before visiting Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank.
- 2
Explore the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, then begin sailing south towards Edfu.
- 3
Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu and the double temple at Kom Ombo, then sail on to Aswan.
- 4
Visit the High Dam, Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk. An optional flight or drive to Abu Simbel can be arranged.
- 5
A relaxed day at Aswan: sail by felucca around Elephantine Island and Kitchener’s Island, or visit a Nubian village, before the vessel turns north.
- 6
- 7
Arrive back at Luxor with time for any West Bank sites not yet seen, or relax on the sun deck as you moor for the final night.
- 8
After breakfast, disembark at Luxor for your onward transfer.
- 1
Board your Nile cruiser at Luxor and settle into your cabin over lunch. In the afternoon visit Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex of ancient Egypt, and Luxor Temple on the East Bank.
- 2
Cross to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. The vessel then begins sailing south towards Edfu.
- 3
Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, the best-preserved temple in Egypt, then sail on to Kom Ombo and its double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris. Continue sailing to Aswan, where the ship moors for the night.
- 4
The ship lies moored at Aswan. Guests visiting Abu Simbel leave before dawn, by road or by air, for the two rock temples Ramesses II cut into the cliff, returning aboard around midday. The afternoon is at leisure on board.
- 5
After breakfast, disembark at Aswan. The morning then covers Aswan itself: the High Dam, the Temple of Isis at Philae reached by motor launch, and the granite Unfinished Obelisk, before your onward transfer.
- 1
Board your Nile cruiser at Aswan and enjoy lunch on board. Visit the High Dam, the Temple of Isis at Philae and the Unfinished Obelisk.
- 2
Sail north to Kom Ombo for its double temple of Sobek and Haroeris, then continue to Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus. Sail on towards Luxor.
- 3
Reach Luxor and cross to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
- 4
After breakfast visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank, then disembark for your onward transfer.
- 1
Board at Aswan and enjoy lunch on board, then visit the High Dam, Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk.
- 2
A relaxed day at Aswan by felucca around Elephantine and Kitchener’s Islands, or a Nubian village visit. An optional Abu Simbel excursion can be arranged.
- 3
Sail north to Kom Ombo for the double temple of Sobek and Haroeris, then Edfu for the Temple of Horus.
- 4
At Luxor, cross to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
- 5
Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank, then the vessel begins its return sailing south.
- 6
- 7
Arrive back at Aswan with time to relax on board or take an optional excursion before your final night.
- 8
After breakfast, disembark at Aswan for your onward transfer.
What lingers
- 01Luxury 5-star Nile river cruise between Luxor and Aswan
- 02Shore excursions to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple
- 03Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu and Kom Ombo
- 04Explore Philae and the Valley of the Kings
- 05Embarkation and disembarkation available in Luxor or Aswan
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Nile cruise accommodation
- Full-board meals from lunch on the embarkation day through breakfast on the disembarkation day
- Shore-excursion program covering Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the Valley of the Kings
Not included
- Drinks, including water, are not included, even with meals
- Single supplement for solo travelers
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional premium entrance tickets where applicable
Add before or after your cruise
The ship sails between Luxor and Aswan. The Pyramids, and most flights home, are in Cairo. These short add-ons join the two.
After you dock
Aswan to Cairo flight and one hotel night
Two nights in Cairo with a day in Alexandria
3-Day Egypt Short Break: Cairo & Luxor
3-Day Cairo & Alexandria Tour
3-Day Luxor Tour from Marsa Alam
3-Day Cairo Tour from Sharm El Sheikh- 3-Day Luxor & Cairo Tour from Hurghada
2-Day Luxor to Cairo Post-Cruise Stay
3-Day Luxor to Cairo Post-Cruise Tour with Alexandria
Tailor it
Make it yours
Travelers can request private or shared shore-excursion arrangements, subject to the sailing schedule and availability. Cabin class, embarkation port, disembarkation port and pre- or post-cruise hotel nights can be adjusted, while premium entrance tickets and other personal upgrades may be added where available.
All requests handled by your dedicated specialist before booking.
Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- This cruise suits first-time Egypt visitors, history enthusiasts and travelers aged roughly ad 30 and above who want to see the principal Luxor-to-Aswan monuments without changing hotels between destinations. It is best for travelers comfortable with stairs, uneven archaeological surfaces and scheduled shore excursions, although the vessel provides a relaxed base between visits.
Worth knowing
How this compares
Unlike a land-based Nile itinerary, this cruise allows travelers to unpack once while moving between Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan. Compared with a day trip from one city, it combines sailing accommodation, full-board meals and a planned program of guided shore excursions at the principal riverside archaeological sites.
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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
Snapshot
Good to know
- Accommodation
- 5-Star Nile Cruise Cabin
- Destinations
- Luxor · The Nile · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan
- Includes
- Nile cruise accommodation · Full-board meals from lunch on embarkation through breakfast on disembarkation · Shore excursions to Karnak Temple · Shore excursions to Luxor Temple · Visit to the Temple of Horus at Edfu · Visit to Kom Ombo · Visit to Philae · Visit to the Valley of the Kings
- Best for
- First-time Egypt visitors · History enthusiasts · Couples · Families with school-age children · Travelers who prefer unpacking once
- Guide languages
- English
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Valid passport
- Printed or digital booking confirmation
- Comfortable walking shoes with firm soles
- Sun protection, including SPF 50 sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat
- Refillable water bottle
- Small day bag for shore excursions
- Prescription medicines and personal toiletries
- Cash or payment card for drinks, gratuities, and optional extras
What to wear
- Lightweight, loose-fitting clothing for warm daytime conditions
- Breathable layers for cooler evenings on the Nile
- Comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes
- Covered shoulders and knees at temples and other religious sites
- A light sweater or jacket for air-conditioned interiors
- Swimwear with a cover-up for shared pool areas, if available on the assigned vessel
Children & families
Children 0 to 5.99 years travel free; children 6 to 11.99 years pay 50%; children 12 and older 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 difficult on gangways, quays, stairs, and uneven archaeological paths. High-chair availability depends on the assigned vessel, so request one before departure.
Accessibility
Who can join this
Accessibility depends on the assigned Nile cruiser and the embarkation port. Boarding may involve a narrow gangway, steps, uneven quays, and changes in river level. Cabins, dining areas, lounges, and sun decks are generally reached by stairs, and elevator availability varies by vessel. Shore excursions include uneven ancient stone, sand, steps, sloped paths, and limited shade at Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, the Valley of the Kings, and other sites. A folding wheelchair may be practical for some transfers, but independent wheelchair access cannot be guaranteed. Tell us about mobility needs before booking so we can check the assigned vessel and arrange realistic assistance.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
The cruise uses a river vessel selected and booked through local Egyptian cruise suppliers. Shore transfers and sightseeing are arranged with local drivers, guides, and site services in Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan, supporting employment in the communities along the Nile. The vessel’s fuel use, waste systems, and environmental standards depend on the cruise line assigned at booking, so we do not make unverified environmental claims. Guests can reduce waste by carrying a refillable bottle where permitted, avoiding single-use plastics, and following crew instructions for waste disposal. Please use licensed local guides and do not remove stones or archaeological material from any site.
Licensed Egyptologist guides
State-licensed, and people we have worked with for years
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' site rules: marked paths, no touching reliefs
Local teams, real help
Our own offices in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh
If plans change
Cancellation and refunds
If you cancel, your refund depends on how early you tell us and on the type of trip. Read our current cancellation and refund policy
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
01What is the typical duration of the Amada Nile Cruise?
This allows for a comprehensive exploration of the Nile's archaeological sites while providing ample time aboard the vessel.02What is included with the Amada Nile Cruise?
Your cruise includes accommodation aboard the Amada Nile Cruise vessel, full-board meals from lunch on embarkation day through breakfast on disembarkation day, and a shore-excursion program covering major sites like Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the Valley of the Kings.03What is not included in the Amada Nile Cruise package?
Exclusions typically include drinks (including water), a single supplement for solo travelers, personal expenses, gratuities, and optional premium entrance tickets for specific sites or tomb interiors.04What is the policy for children on the Amada Nile Cruise?
Children aged 0-5.99 years travel free, while those 6-11.99 years pay 50% of the adult price. Children 12 years and older pay the full adult rate. One child maximum can share a cabin with parents; two or more children require their own cabin.05What are the embarkation and disembarkation points for the cruise?
Embarkation and disembarkation for the Amada Nile Cruise are available in either Luxor or Aswan.06What kind of cabins are available on the Amada Nile Cruise?
The Amada Nile Cruise offers various cabin classes, including Standard, Deluxe, and Suites. Cabins feature panoramic windows, and some may include Nile-view balconies, providing comfortable accommodation during your journey.07What should I wear for shore excursions during the cruise?
For shore excursions, we recommend comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses, and light, breathable clothing. When visiting religious sites like temples, modest dress is advised, covering shoulders and knees.08Is the Amada Nile Cruise suitable for travelers with mobility concerns?
While the Amada Nile Cruise vessel itself offers accessibility features, shore excursions involve walking on uneven ancient stone, sand, and stairs at archaeological sites. Travelers with significant mobility concerns should consult us to discuss specific site conditions.09What is the best time of year to take the Amada Nile Cruise?
The best time to take the Amada Nile Cruise is generally from October to April, when temperatures are milder and more comfortable for sightseeing. Summer months, May to September, can be very hot, especially in Upper Egypt.10Can I customize the shore excursion program on the Amada Nile Cruise?
The Amada Nile Cruise includes a fixed shore-excursion program covering key sites. While the core program is set, optional premium entrance tickets for specific areas, such as certain tomb interiors, may be available for purchase on site.
Last updated Product ID: CRU-NIL-423184
At a glance
- Length
- 3, 4 or 7 nights
- Embarks
- Mon in Luxor · Fri in Aswan
- Board
- Full Board
- Class
- 5-Star Deluxe
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