Medea Nile Cruise
At a glance
- Length
- 4 days · 3 nights
- Embarks
- Mon, Thu
- Board
- Full Board
- Class
- 5-star
The short answer
Medea Nile Cruise is a five-star Nile cruise vessel arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt.
Background
The facts
Medea Nile Cruise is a five-star Nile river vessel that operates weekly sailings between Luxor and Aswan in both directions. Embarkation and disembarkation take place at Luxor and Aswan, with the journey structured around sailing days and scheduled shore excursions at major Upper Egypt sites. The cruise is arranged for travelers by Discovery Tours Egypt, while the vessel itself is owned and operated by its cruise line.
The excursion programme typically includes Karnak Temple in Luxor, Luxor Temple on the east bank, the Valley of the Kings on the west bank, Edfu Temple of Horus, Kom Ombo Temple, and Philae Temple near Aswan. These sites represent major Pharaonic and Greco-Roman monuments along the Nile corridor, with transfer by road between the vessel and each monument as required. An English-speaking Egyptologist accompanies the scheduled visits.
Cabins are available in Standard, Deluxe, and Suite grades, all with en-suite facilities and either panoramic windows or Nile-view balconies depending on cabin category. Onboard facilities include a sun deck with shaded seating, a lounge bar, a main dining room, and a small pool where present. Full board meals run from lunch on embarkation day through breakfast on disembarkation day, with drinks beyond water usually extra.
Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- This cruise suits travelers who want a structured Nile itinerary with guided archaeology visits rather than independent sightseeing. It is especially suitable for adults, couples, and older children who are comfortable with repeated transfers, stairs at temples, and walking on uneven ground.
What lingers
- 01 Karnak Temple visit with a guided walk through the Hypostyle Hall and time for photography and inscriptions study.
- 02 Evening visit to Luxor Temple with illuminated reliefs and a short stroll from the Luxor pier to the site.
- 03 Passage through the Esna lock in late afternoon – engine noise and gate operation offer a close-up of river logistics.
- 04 Overnight mooring at Edfu to allow roughly two hours on-site at the Temple of Horus without a rushed schedule.
- 05 Onboard full-board meals served in the dining salon, with tea and coffee available at breakfast service.
- 06 Philae Temple reached by motorboat from Aswan pier, followed by a visit to the Aswan High Dam viewpoint.
- 07 Disembarkation at Aswan pier after breakfast with a final guided review of finds and local history notes.
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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Pricing & seasons
Prices are per person in USD, based on 2 pax sharing. Live pricing available on request – contact our specialists for season-specific quotes, solo-traveller supplements and group rates.
| Season | Travel window | Basis | From / person |
|---|---|---|---|
| high | Oct 2025 – Apr 2026 | 2 pax sharing | From $1,260 |
| low | May 2026 – Sep 2026 | 2 pax sharing | From $1,260 |
Indicative rates only – pricing and cabins fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Full board meals, from lunch on embarkation day through breakfast on disembarkation day
- En-suite cabin accommodation, graded by class (Standard, Deluxe, Suite)
- Scheduled shore excursions with an English-speaking Egyptologist
- Use of onboard facilities, including sun deck, lounge bar and pool where present
- Port taxes and routine onboard service charges
Not included
- Drinks beyond water with meals and premium beverages
- Gratuities for crew and guides, typically paid locally
- Personal expenses such as laundry, spa treatments and phone charges
- Optional private or premium excursions (for example, hot-air balloon rides)
- Entrance tickets for premium-access sites such as pyramid interiors, where applicable
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
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-520376
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