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.
The short answer
LA Sara is a 5-Star Standard Nile cruise ship. Embark in Aswan on a Wednesday for 3 nights to Luxor or a 7-night round trip, or in Luxor on a Saturday 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-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.
We arrange your cabin, full-board service, embarkation, and disembarkation, with clear guidance before each visit so the pace feels organized without becoming rushed.
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
- 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.
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
- 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
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
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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
- Destinations
- Luxor · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan
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.
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
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
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
Last updated Product ID: CRU-NIL-659068
At a glance
- Length
- 3, 4 or 7 nights
- Embarks
- Sat in Luxor · Wed in Aswan
- Board
- Full Board
- Class
- 5-Star Standard
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