Discovery Tours Egypt
Nile Cruise5-Star DeluxeLuxor → Aswan

Hambra Nile Cruise

The short answer

Hambra is a 5-Star Deluxe Nile cruise ship. Embark in Aswan on a Monday for 3 nights to Luxor or a 7-night round trip, or in Luxor on a Thursday for 4 nights to Aswan or a 7-night round trip. Rates are on request: send us your dates for a live price.

02Overview

A first look

Morning light moves across the Nile as Hambra Nile Cruise leaves the riverbank, with the sun deck opening onto palms, village rooftops, and changing desert views. Between sailing days, the lounge bar and dining room give the journey an easy rhythm, while your cabin provides a quiet place to watch the river through its panoramic window or Nile-view balcony, where available.

The vessel’s shore-excursion program connects sailing with time at Karnak, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the Valley of the Kings. We select and arrange your cabin, embarkation, excursions, and disembarkation as a licensed Egyptian tour operator, with our Egyptologists guiding you ashore.

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.

Cabin pricing

Rates on request

We don't have current published rates for this ship. Send us your dates and we'll come back with a live price for the cabin you want.

On board

Detailed itinerary

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Bundled in

  • Pool
  • Wi-Fi
  • Sun Deck
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Bar

The fine print

What's included – and what isn't

Included

  • Full-board dining (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • All shore excursions mentioned
  • Standard site entrance fees
  • Hotel transfers in Luxor and Aswan

Not included

  • International flights
  • Tips for guide and driver
  • Premium tomb tickets (Tutankhamun, Seti I)
  • Personal expenses
  • Drinks, including water, are not included, even with meals

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.

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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

Snapshot

Good to know

Destinations
Luxor · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan

Before you go

What to pack & wear

What to bring

  • Valid passport plus photocopy, kept separate
  • Sunhat and sunglasses with UV protection
  • Sunscreen SPF30 or higher, refillable bottle recommended
  • Comfortable walking shoes with a grippy sole
  • Lightweight daypack for excursions, with water bottle
  • Any required medicines and a small first-aid kit
  • Plug adapter (Egypt uses types C and F, 220V)

What to wear

  • Lightweight, breathable clothing for daytime heat
  • Long sleeves or a light scarf for sun and temple modesty
  • Covered shoulders and knees for mosques and some temple areas
  • A warmer layer for early mornings and evenings on deck
  • Closed-toe shoes for temple steps and tomb interiors

Children & families

Children 0–5.99 years travel free; 6–11.99 years pay 50% of the adult fare; children 12 years and older pay the full adult price. All children must share a cabin with their parents, with a maximum of one child per occupied cabin; two or more children require a separate cabin. Strollers are practical on board but can be difficult to use at some smaller landing stages and at archaeological sites with steps; bring a lightweight, foldable stroller if required. High chairs are not guaranteed on every vessel, so request them at time of booking if needed.

Accessibility

Who can join this

The cruise requires moderate physical mobility: expect stairs between decks, uneven gangplanks at some docks, and cobblestone or sandy terrain at several archaeological sites. Shore excursions include walking on uneven ancient stone, steps in temple complexes, and short stretches of loose sand; many temple entrances have 10 to 30 steps and limited handrails. Wheelchair users can travel on the vessel, but access to some landing stages, smaller docks, and certain tombs is restricted. If you use a mobility scooter or wheelchair, tell us in advance so we can advise which sites are practicable and arrange the most accessible boarding point. Our Egyptologists and shore teams can provide assistance on board and at larger ports, but independent transfer across uneven surfaces may still be required for some excursions.

– Responsible travel

How we travel here

The cruise uses modern diesel-powered river cruisers, and we contract locally owned vessels and Egyptian crew for all sailings. Transfers arranged by us employ air-conditioned minibuses meeting local emissions standards; we work with providers who maintain vehicles to reduce fuel waste. On board, single-use plastics are limited to medical needs. Organic and locally sourced produce is prioritized for the ship galley when available, and shore excursions are guided by licensed Egyptian Egyptologists from the communities we visit. Port fees and landing charges contribute directly to local authorities and small businesses, notably the cafes, craft shops, and small-boat operators serving landing stages. We recommend guests opt for moderate tipping for guides and crew, as those gratuities are an essential part of incomes for on-the-ground staff.

  • 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

Editorial review

Reviewed by Khaled Mansour

Last updated Product ID: CRU-NIL-862378

At a glance

Length
3, 4 or 7 nights
Embarks
Thu in Luxor · Mon in Aswan
Board
Full Board
Class
5-Star Deluxe
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