Nebu Nile Cruise
A 5-star Nile cruiser with panoramic cabins, a sun deck, lounge bar, full-board dining, and guided shore excursions.
The short answer
Nebu is a 5-Star Luxury 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
By late afternoon, the Nile turns copper beside the sun deck, while the lounge bar settles into a quieter rhythm and the riverbank slips past. From your cabin, panoramic windows or a Nile-view balcony frame villages, palms, and changing desert light as the vessel sails between Luxor and Aswan.
Life aboard Nebu Nile Cruise balances sailing days with shore excursions to Karnak, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the Valley of the Kings. We arrange your cabin, full-board meals, and shore-excursion program, while our licensed Egyptian tour operator coordinates the details with experienced Egyptologists.
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
- Sun deck with swimming pool
- Restaurant (top-deck breakfast dining)
- Bar / Lounge with entertainment
- Spa
- Fitness center
- WiFi throughout
- Elevator
- 24-hour doctor on call
- Gift shop
- Concierge service
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Meet and assist on arrival and departure
- Private transfers in modern air-conditioned vehicles
- All Nile Cruise excursions as per itinerary (private)
- Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan
- Expert English-speaking Egyptologist guide (max 8 guests)
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
- Extra meals and beverages not specified
- Personal expenses (laundry, etc.)
- Tipping for guide, driver, and crew
- Optional tours (e.g., Abu Simbel)
- 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
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 visas where required
- Printed or mobile booking confirmation and ID
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
- High-SPF sunscreen and a wide-brim hat
- Reusable water bottle (empty through airport security)
- Lightweight daypack for excursions
- Prescription medications and a small first-aid kit
What to wear
- Lightweight, breathable clothing for hot afternoons
- Long sleeves or a shawl for sun and temple modesty requirements
- Trousers or knee-length skirts for mosque and temple visits
- A light jacket for cooler early mornings and evenings on deck
- Non-slip closed shoes for temple steps and gangways
Children & families
Children 0 to 5.99 years travel free when sharing a cabin with two paying adults. Children 6 to 11.99 years pay 50% of the adult fare, and those aged 12 and over pay the full adult price. Children must share the parents' cabin; a maximum of one child per cabin is permitted. Two or more children require a separate cabin. Strollers are practical on the vessel deck but can be cumbersome at temple entrances and on uneven quays; high chairs are available on request but vary by ship, so please tell us at booking.
Accessibility
Who can join this
The vessel and shore excursions require moderate mobility: guests should manage short walks on uneven stone, stepped temple entrances, and gangway boarding from the quay. Cabins are reached by one to two internal stair flights on many Nile cruisers; some ships have a lift but this cannot be guaranteed. Shore excursions include cobblestones, low temple doorways and unshaded outdoor areas, and may involve stepping into small motorboats for island landings. Wheelchair users should contact us before booking so we can confirm the assigned ship's accessibility features and arrange suitable assistance. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator, we coordinate meet-and-assist at embarkation and will note mobility needs, but complete wheelchair independence on every pier and at every site cannot be promised due to historic site infrastructure.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
The cruise uses diesel-powered river vessels; on-board energy is primarily from the ship's generators while sailing and alongside the quay. We select partners who maintain vessels to international safety and emissions norms and who operate modern, air-conditioned coaches for any land transfers requested. Local procurement is standard: most produce, breads and fresh fish for the dining room are sourced from Nile-side markets and Aswan and Luxor suppliers. Excursion guides are hired locally, and entrance fees contribute to site conservation through the existing Egyptian site management structures. We do not operate the vessels: we arrange carefully selected cruisers and monitor supplier practices. Guests can reduce footprint by declining daily towel changes and using refillable water bottles; recycling provision varies 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-113420
At a glance
- Length
- 3, 4 or 7 nights
- Embarks
- Sat in Luxor · Wed in Aswan
- Board
- Full Board
- Class
- 5-Star Luxury
