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Nile Serenity Nile Cruise

At a glance

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

The short answer

Nile Serenity Nile Cruise is a 5-star Nile cruise vessel arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt.

02 Overview

A first look

MS Nile Serenity is a four-day cruise between Luxor and Aswan with daily guided excursions to Luxor West Bank, Karnak Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae. We arrange transfers, cabins, and licensed Egyptologist guiding.

Background

The facts

Nile Serenity is a 5-star Nile cruise vessel used for sailings between Luxor and Aswan on the Nile River. Embarkation and disembarkation take place in Luxor and Aswan, and the vessel’s shore-excursion programme commonly includes Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu (Temple of Horus), Kom Ombo, and Philae Temple. These sites are among the best-known monuments of Upper Egypt and are typically visited with local Egyptologists.

Karnak Temple is located in modern-day Luxor, on the east bank of the Nile, while Luxor Temple lies about 2 km to the south along the riverfront. The Valley of the Kings is on the west bank of Luxor, where royal tombs were cut into the limestone cliffs during the New Kingdom period, mainly from the 18th to 20th Dynasties. Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus, is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, and Kom Ombo is a double temple associated with Sobek and Horus the Elder.

On board, Nile Serenity offers cabins in Standard, Deluxe, and Suite categories, with some cabins featuring panoramic windows or Nile-view balconies. The vessel includes a sun deck, a lounge bar, and a main dining room with full board meals served from lunch on embarkation day through breakfast on disembarkation day. The cruise typically sails weekly in both directions between Luxor and Aswan, with time on the river alternating with guided shore excursions.

For travellers, this type of vessel combines hotel-style accommodation with sightseeing access to major ancient Egyptian monuments. The cruise arrangement is suitable for visitors who want structured transport, meals on board, and guided visits without changing hotels between cities.

Suited to

Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • This cruise suits adults and older children who want a comfortable, hotel-standard way to visit Upper Egypt’s major temples and tomb sites. It is especially relevant for first-time visitors, history-focused travellers, and couples or small groups who prefer a guided, low-hassle river journey.

What lingers

  • 01 Four-day cruise between Luxor and Aswan, with guided visits to Karnak Temple and Luxor West Bank.
  • 02 We moor overnight at Edfu, giving two hours at Edfu Temple after larger boats depart.
  • 03 Overnight mooring at Kom Ombo enables a dawn visit to Kom Ombo Temple before day-boat crowds.
  • 04 Our Egyptologist briefs you at the Valley of the Kings; premium tombs such as Tutankhamun excluded.
  • 05 All transfers, onboard full-board meals, and cabin portage included; premium site extras and gratuities are excluded.

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
  • Accommodation in the chosen cabin class on board the vessel
  • Shore excursions as per the vessel's programme: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae
  • Services of local Egyptologists for guided visits

Not included

  • Drinks beyond water with meals
  • International flights to Egypt and domestic flights
  • Gratuities for crew, cruise staff and guides unless otherwise stated
  • Visas and personal travel insurance
  • Optional extras such as hot-air balloon flights, premium tomb entries or private transfers

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 is included on the MS Nile Serenity 4-day cruise?
    The 4-day fare typically includes cabin accommodation, onboard meals, guided shore excursions, and scheduled local transfers unless stated otherwise. Standard site entrance fees are included unless we state otherwise at booking; premium extras such as balloon flights, pyramid interiors, or private transfers are charged separately. Gratuities for guides and crew are usually excluded unless your confirmation says otherwise; we list inclusions clearly on your voucher.
  2. 02 Which sites does the MS Nile Serenity visit on a four-day itinerary?
    Itineraries vary; we confirm the exact daily program and temple visits when you book. Compared with week-long Nile cruises, a four-day cruise covers a narrower set of sites, so please tell us any must-see temples at booking. Note practical trade-offs: early starts, walking on uneven ancient stone, and limited shade at midday at some sites.
  3. 03 Do you operate MS Nile Serenity directly or is it sold by other agencies?
    We operate the product on the ground as a licensed Egyptian tour operator and handle local logistics, Egyptologists, and transfers. We are not an aggregator; bookings handled by us mean direct contact for itinerary adjustments, special requests, and day-to-day support. That control helps us coordinate embarkation times and shore excursions without third‑party relay delays.
  4. 04 What is the luggage allowance and cabin size on MS Nile Serenity?
    Luggage limits and cabin dimensions vary by sailing; we confirm exact allowances and cabin specifications in your booking documents. For planning, most Nile cruise cabins accept one large bag and a small carry-on; soft-sided bags are easier for gangway handling. Expect narrow corridors and steps between decks; if you have mobility concerns we will advise cabin location options at booking.
  5. 05 Are meals and special diets accommodated on the cruise?
    Meals are provided onboard and we can accommodate common dietary requests if notified at booking. Tell us in advance about allergies, halal, vegetarian, or gluten-free needs so the ship can prepare; highly specialized international items may be limited. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are normally served on board; packaged shore lunches depend on the daily schedule and will be confirmed in your itinerary.
  6. 06 What should I pack for a 4-day Nile cruise?
    Bring sun protection, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, light layers, and any personal medications. Also carry a photocopy of your passport, a small daypack for shore visits, and a universal plug adapter if you need to charge devices. For temple visits wear modest clothing (shoulders and knees covered); expect early-morning departures and some walking on uneven stone surfaces.

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-973497

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