LA Sara Nile Cruise
A 5-star Nile cruiser with panoramic cabins, a sun deck, lounge bar, dining room, and full-board sailing between Luxor and Aswan.
At a glance
- Length
- 5 days · 4 nights
- Embarks
- Wed, Sat
- Board
- Full Board
- Class
- 5-star
Snapshot
Good to know
- Destinations
- Luxor · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan
02Overview
A first look
Morning light moves across the Nile-view balconies as LA Sara Nile Cruise leaves the bank, with the lounge bar quiet and the river narrowing toward sandstone villages. From the sun deck, you can watch feluccas turn in the current, then settle into lunch before the next shore excursion.
Our Egyptologists connect the sailing days with time ashore at Karnak, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the Valley of the Kings, while the vessel sails weekly between Luxor and Aswan in both directions. We arrange your cabin, full-board service, embarkation, and disembarkation, with clear guidance before each visit so the pace feels organized without becoming rushed.
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.
On board
Detailed itinerary
Based on embarkation from Aswan and disembarkation in Luxor.
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- 5
Bundled in
- Pool
- Sun Deck
- Gymnasium
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Wi-Fi
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Service
- Doctor on Call
- Main Lounge / Sundeck Bar
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- 03, 04, or 07 nights’ accommodation on full board basis
- Meet & assist service upon arrival & departure
- Assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions
- All guided excursions with English-speaking Egyptologist (small group, max 8)
- All transfers in private, air-conditioned deluxe vehicles
- Entrance fees to all sights listed in the itinerary
- All service charges & taxes included
Accessibility
Who can join this
The Nile cruiser has multiple deck levels reached by stairs and at least one set of stepladders between the promenade deck and upper sun deck, so mobility limitations may affect access to some public areas. Cabins on the main deck typically require climbing three to five steps from gangway height; some vessels offer lift access but this is not guaranteed. Shore excursions include uneven ancient stone, cobbles, narrow tomb passages and short sandy approaches at temple landings. Wheelchair users should contact us before booking so we can confirm whether a suitable cabin and shore-assistance can be arranged on the assigned vessel. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and we coordinate ground transfers and embarkation assistance, but any final physical-access decisions rest with the cruise line and port authorities.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
The vessel is a river cruiser that sails weekly between Luxor and Aswan, using diesel engines typical of Nile passenger ships. We book air-conditioned, modern motorcoaches for any overland transfers arranged around the cruise, typically Mercedes-Benz or Toyota minibuses operated by local suppliers. We work with the same Egyptian crewed providers for years, paying standard local wages and preferring suppliers who employ Cairo and Upper Egypt staff year-round. Excursion teams are local Egyptologists and licensed boat crews hired per landing, which directs income to on-site communities. On-board recycling and water-refill stations vary by ship; we recommend bringing a reusable bottle and checking the assigned vesselâs specific amenities at booking. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator we request environmental and cultural respect at archaeological sites, including carrying out rubbish and following site staff instructions.
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
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Valid passport and a photocopy
- Sunscreen SPF30 or higher and sunglasses
- Lightweight daypack for excursions
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
- Reusable water bottle
- Hat or neck cover for sun protection
- Any personal medication plus a small first-aid kit
What to wear
- Lightweight, breathable clothing for daytime
- A light jumper for cooler evenings on deck
- Covered shoulders and knees for temples and mosques
- Comfortable closed-toe shoes for uneven surfaces
- Wide-brim hat or cap for sun protection
Children & families
Children aged 0 to 5.99 years travel free; children aged 6 to 11.99 years pay 50% of the adult fare; children aged 12 years and older 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. Strollers are practical for port and hotel movement but may be inconvenient during shore excursions where there are steps and narrow temple approaches. Requests for cots or child-specific equipment should be made at booking so we can check availability with the assigned vessel and hotels.
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.
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.
If plans change
Cancellation and refunds
What you get back if you cancel depends on how far ahead of your trip you tell us and the type of trip you book. Read our current cancellation and refund policy
Location
On the map
Product ID: CRU-NIL-659068
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