Lady Carlo Nile Cruise
At a glance
- Length
- 4 days · 3 nights
- Embarks
- Mon, Fri
- Board
- Full Board
- Class
- 5-star
The short answer
Lady Carlo Nile Cruise is a five-star Nile cruise vessel arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt.
02 Overview
A first look
Three-night cruise between Luxor and Aswan with guided visits to Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae. Expect early starts, transfers by private vehicle, and walking on uneven stone at several sites.
Background
The facts
Lady Carlo Nile Cruise is a five-star Nile river vessel that sails between Luxor and Aswan, with embarkation and disembarkation arranged in those two cities. The cruise includes full board accommodation, with lunch served on embarkation day and breakfast on disembarkation day, and a scheduled shore-excursion programme while sailing between the two cities. Public areas typically include a sun deck, lounge bar, and dining room.
Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- This cruise suits travelers who want a comfortable, guided Nile journey with hotel-style service on the river, especially couples, small groups, and first-time visitors. It is also suitable for adults and older children who are comfortable with stair use, scheduled excursions, and several consecutive nights aboard.
What lingers
- 01 MS Lady Carlo: 4-day Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor, full-board meals and daily cabin service included.
- 02 We include Egyptologist-guided shore visits to Kom Ombo and Edfu; we schedule timings to avoid peak cruise-boat crowds.
- 03 Operated by a licensed Egyptian tour operator; our Cairo office provides 24/7 on-the-ground support and logistics.
- 04 Private airport transfers in air-conditioned vehicles between Aswan airport and the MS Lady Carlo included on arrival and departure.
- 05 Onboard amenities: Nile-facing cabins with en suite bathrooms, sun deck, lounge and daily housekeeping service.
- 06 Standard archaeological site entrance fees are included; pyramid interiors and premium tombs excluded unless requested.
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
At sea
Detailed itinerary
Based on embarkation from Aswan and disembarkation in Luxor.
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The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Accommodation aboard the Lady Carlo Nile Cruise, cabin class as booked
- Full board meals: lunch on embarkation day through breakfast on disembarkation day
- Onboard shore-excursion programme to Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae (as scheduled by the vessel)
- Use of public areas including sun deck, lounge bar and dining room
- Port embarkation and disembarkation assistance arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt
Not included
- Drinks beyond water with meals, unless otherwise stated
- Gratuities for crew and Egyptologists
- Premium site entrance tickets and optional private excursions
- International or domestic flights to/from embarkation ports
- Single-supplement for sole occupancy of a cabin
Before you go
What to pack & wear
Children & families
Children 0–5.99 years travel free; 6–11.99 years pay 50%; 12+ 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.
Location
On the map
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
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01 What sites does the 4-day MS Lady Carlo cruise visit?
Most 4-day Nile cruises between Luxor and Aswan visit Karnak, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae. Itineraries vary by sailing and season, so confirm the printed itinerary for your departure. Note that Pyramid interiors (Khufu/Khafre), premium tombs (Tutankhamun/Seti I) and optional extras are typically excluded unless we confirm them in writing. -
02 Are entrance fees included on the MS Lady Carlo 4-day cruise?
Standard Egyptian site entrance fees are included unless the itinerary states otherwise. Optional extras, pyramid interiors and premium tombs are usually excluded. We list every included and excluded item on your booking voucher so you see exactly what is covered. -
03 What cabin types and bedding are available on MS Lady Carlo?
Cabin types and bedding configurations vary by sailing; please request the ship's current deck plan and photos. Nile cabins are generally more compact than ocean-ship cabins, and lower-deck cabins have smaller windows. We will confirm single, twin or double bedding and can request adjacent cabins when available. -
04 Is MS Lady Carlo suitable for passengers with reduced mobility?
Nile cruises typically present mobility challenges: narrow gangways, cabin steps, and uneven ancient-site surfaces. Many temples and tombs have stone steps and no ramps; shore visits may require short walks on cobbles or sand. Tell us your exact mobility needs at booking so we can advise, request suitable cabin placement, and arrange port-side assistance where possible. -
05 Do I need to bring cash onboard MS Lady Carlo?
Bring Egyptian pounds for tips, drinks, onboard extras and small purchases; carry small denominations. Card acceptance on Nile boats can be inconsistent and ATMs are available in Luxor and Aswan, not onboard. After you tell us which optional excursions or extras you want, we will advise an estimated cash amount to carry. -
06 How are transfers and luggage handled for the 4-day Nile cruise?
We arrange hotel-to-ship and ship-to-airport transfers and manage luggage loading and embarkation formalities. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator, our drivers meet you in arrivals with name cards and handle port clearance paperwork. Plan one medium suitcase per person; notify us of oversized or excess baggage in advance so we can confirm space.
If plans change
Cancellation
- More than 30 days
- Full refund less a £50 admin fee
- 15–30 days
- 50% refund
- Within 14 days
- No refund – date changes considered case by case
Last updated 18 May 2026 Product ID: CRU-NIL-731126
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