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Nile Cruise 5-Star Deluxe Aswan → Luxor

Nile Premium Nile Cruise

At a glance

Length
4 days · 3 nights
Embarks
Mon, Fri
Board
Full Board
Class
5-star

The short answer

Nile Premium Nile Cruise is a five-star Nile cruise vessel arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt.

02 Overview

A first look

This four-day Nile cruise offers daily guided shore visits between Upper Egypt river ports. We provide private transfers, full-board dining, and licensed Egyptologist-led excursions; standard site entrance fees are included unless stated otherwise.

Background

The facts

Nile Premium Nile Cruise is a five-star Nile river vessel used for scheduled sailings between Luxor and Aswan. Embarkation and disembarkation take place in Luxor and Aswan, with the cruise programme built around sailing segments and guided shore excursions. Standard cruise practice on this route is full board, with lunch served from embarkation day through breakfast on disembarkation day.

The vessel’s cabin categories are Standard, Deluxe, and Suite, and many cabins are described as having Nile-view windows or balconies. Public areas typically include a sun deck, a small pool, a lounge bar, and a dining room. Afternoon tea is usually included on five-star Nile cruise vessels, while drinks beyond water with meals are commonly extra.

The excursion programme associated with this vessel includes major Upper Egypt sites such as Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple in Luxor, Edfu Temple of Horus, Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Temple in Aswan, and the Valley of the Kings on the west bank of Luxor. The vessel sails weekly in both directions between Luxor and Aswan, allowing time ashore at the principal monuments rather than only brief stops.

For travelers comparing Nile cruise options, the key distinction is that this is a vessel-based experience with accommodation aboard the ship rather than a hotel stay. The cruise is arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt, while the vessel itself is operated by a third-party cruise line.

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Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • This cruise suits travelers who want an Upper Egypt sightseeing trip with accommodation on the Nile, especially couples, friends, and first-time visitors aged roughly 25–70. It is also a good fit for people who prefer guided monument visits and do not mind a scheduled sailing programme with multiple embarkation and disembarkation points.

What lingers

  • 01 Three-night cruise aboard MS Nile Premiums between Luxor and Aswan, visiting Luxor East Bank and Aswan sites.
  • 02 Guided shore excursions by our Egyptologists to Karnak, Luxor West Bank, Edfu, and Kom Ombo; timed for smaller crowds.
  • 03 Complimentary airport transfers in Luxor and Aswan included; private transfers on request at additional cost.
  • 04 Onboard amenities include sun deck, restaurant, and nightly briefings from our Egyptologist; Wi‑Fi availability varies.
  • 05 We limit daily passenger transfers on MS Nile Premiums, unlike large packaged ships, reducing boarding and coach-queue time.

The route

Luxor and Aswan

  1. LuxorKarnak & the Valley of the KingsEmbark
  2. EdfuThe Temple of Horus
  3. Kom OmboThe Temple of Sobek
  4. AswanPhilae Temple & the High DamDisembark

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

  • Full-board meals: lunch on embarkation day through breakfast on disembarkation day
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Accommodation aboard the Nile Premium vessel
  • Scheduled shore excursions as per the vessel's programme

Not included

  • Drinks beyond still water with meals
  • Optional single-supplement where applicable
  • Gratuities for on-board staff and local guides
  • Entrance fees to archaeological sites and premium tombs unless stated
  • International flights, visas and travel insurance
  • Personal expenses and optional excursions not listed in the vessel programme

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

Luxor and Aswan — where it sails in EgyptMediterranean SeaRed SeaWestern DesertEastern DesertLake NasserLuxorEdfuKom OmboAswanCairoAbu SimbelN
Cairo lies north; your cruise is the gold stretch in the south. The Nile flows north, so sailing upstream means heading south.

Asked & answered

Frequent questions

  1. 01 What's included in the MS Nile Premiums 4-day cruise?
    Our 4-day Nile cruise package typically includes your cabin, most meals on board, guided shore excursions, and transfers. Standard archaeological site entrance fees are included unless the itinerary states otherwise. Premium tombs (for example, Tutankhamun) and pyramid interiors are excluded and must be purchased separately. Gratuities and personal expenses are not included unless explicitly stated.
  2. 02 Which towns does the MS Nile Premiums call at?
    MS Nile Premiums commonly operates between Luxor and Aswan on a four-day itinerary. Direction depends on the scheduled departure; some sail Luxor→Aswan and others sail Aswan→Luxor. Compared with 3-day cruises, the four-day format often allows an additional daytime call such as Edfu or Kom Ombo when included. Confirm the exact ports on your booking confirmation.
  3. 03 Are site entrance fees and the tomb of Tutankhamun included?
    Standard site entrance fees are generally included; Tutankhamun's tomb and other premium tombs are excluded. Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings requires a separate premium ticket and has a limited daily allocation. We can pre-book these premium tickets subject to availability, but availability sometimes only becomes firm closer to travel.
  4. 04 What cabin types are available on MS Nile Premiums?
    Cabins usually range from lower-deck outside cabins to upper-deck suites, all with en-suite bathrooms and air-conditioning. Lower-deck cabins typically have portholes; upper-deck cabins may have larger windows or balconies depending on the vessel. We can specify single, twin, or double bedding and note any mobility constraints before booking.
  5. 05 Do you provide airport pickup and what time is embarkation?
    We arrange arrival transfers; your driver meets you in arrivals holding a name card and takes you to the ship. We’re a licensed Egyptian tour operator and manage the local transfers and embarkation on the ground. Embarkation commonly occurs around midday and disembarkation the final morning; your final voucher will give exact times.
  6. 06 What should I pack for a 4-day Nile cruise?
    Bring high-SPF sunscreen, a brimmed hat, comfortable walking shoes, a reusable water bottle, and modest clothing for temples and mosques. Also pack a light jacket for cooler evenings, copies of passport pages, necessary medications, and small Egyptian pounds for tips and purchases. Daypacks for shore excursions and a camera with spare batteries are useful; ship laundry is usually limited.

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-606211

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