Mirage Nile Cruise
A 5-star Nile cruiser with panoramic cabins, a sun deck, lounge bar, dining room, pool, and full-board sailing.
The short answer
Mirage 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. Rates are on request: send us your dates for a live price.
02Overview
A first look
By late afternoon, the Nile turns copper beside the sun deck, while the shoreline slips past at river pace. On Mirage Nile Cruise, time aboard is shaped by open views, quiet cabin mornings, meals in the dining room, and conversation in the lounge bar between shore excursions.
Your cabin, embarkation details, full-board arrangements, and shore-excursion schedule are organized before you travel. Our licensed Egyptian tour operator team remains your point of contact on the ground, while our Egyptologists bring context to each ancient site.
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 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.
- 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.
Bundled in
- Swimming pool
- Jacuzzi
- Wi-Fi
- Large shaded sun deck with loungers
- Gourmet restaurant / buffets
- TV in cabins
- Mini bar
- 24-hour doctor on call
- Discotheque
- Library
- Hairdressing salon
- Laundry service
- Boutique / gift shop
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure
- Assistance of Discovery Tours Egypt personnel
- All transfers by modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle (private)
- All Nile Cruise excursions as per itinerary (private)
- Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan
- English-speaking Egyptologist guide (max 8 guests per group)
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
- Any extra meals and beverages
- Personal expenses (laundry, etc.)
- Tipping for guide, driver, crew
- Optional tours and activities
- 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.
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
Snapshot
Good to know
- Destinations
- Luxor · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Valid passport and photocopy
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
- Sunscreen SPF50+ and a wide-brim hat
- Reusable water bottle for refill stations
- Lightweight daypack for excursions
- Power adaptor and spare phone battery
- Small first-aid kit and any prescription medicines
What to wear
- Lightweight, breathable clothing for daytime
- A light sweater for cooler evenings on deck
- Covered shoulders and knees for temple and mosque visits
- Comfortable closed shoes for archaeological sites
- A hat and UV-protection sunglasses
Children & families
Children 0–5.99 years travel free; children 6–11.99 years pay 50% of the adult fare; children 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 a separate cabin. Cabins are generally compact and corridors and gangways have steps, so strollers are not practical on board or at many shore sites. Cribs and high chairs are not guaranteed on Nile cruisers, please request these at booking and we will ask the assigned ship to provide them where available.
Accessibility
Who can join this
The cruise involves repeated embarkation and disembarkation at river quays, access to gangways with steps, and walking on uneven temple stone during shore excursions. Boarding a Nile cruiser typically requires climbing a short flight of stairs from the quay to the main deck; some vessels provide a single removable ramp for wheelchair users, but availability varies by ship. Cabins have standard door widths and some cabins include an en suite shower with a small step into the cubicle. Shore excursions include sites with cobbles, stone steps, steep ramps and soft sand at Nile banks. If you use a wheelchair or have limited mobility, tell us at booking so we can select a vessel and excursions that are most suitable, and request meet-and-assist at the airport and quayside. We can arrange reduced-walking options at Karnak, Luxor Temple, Philae and the Valley of the Kings, but note that many tombs and temple platforms require steps and narrow passages; full access to all areas cannot be guaranteed. A licensed Egyptian tour operator arranges the cruise, and our local team can provide current accessibility details for the assigned vessel before departure.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
Most Nile cruisers use diesel engines and on-board generators for propulsion and hotel power, so fuel use is intrinsic to the route. We work with cruise partners that operate modern engines with regular maintenance to reduce fuel inefficiency, and we ask ships to maintain wake control while navigating the river. We require suppliers to reduce single-use plastic bottles, and many of our partners now segregate waste on board for local recycling where port facilities exist. Food is typically sourced from local markets in Luxor and Aswan, supporting farmers and vendors along the riverbanks. Shore excursion guides, boat crew and hotel staff are hired locally; excursion fees and tip distributions benefit local communities directly. Before you travel, we will share vessel-specific sustainability practices for the ship assigned to your booking, because measures vary by company and by ship.
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-679849
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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