Nile Style Nile Cruise
A 5-star Nile cruiser with Nile-facing cabins, panoramic sun-deck views, full-board dining, and guided shore excursions between Luxor and Aswan.
The short answer
Nile Style 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. Prices start at $1,093 per person sharing a double cabin, including full board, guided sightseeing and transfers.
02Overview
A first look
At sunrise, the Nile turns copper beyond the cabin window, while the vessel’s engines hum softly toward the next bend. From the sun deck, you can watch palm groves, village boats, and cultivated fields slide past at river level, then settle into the lounge bar as the light changes.
Sailing days alternate with shore excursions, so the rhythm moves between quiet hours aboard and visits to temples and tombs with our Egyptologists. We arrange your cabin, embarkation, disembarkation, and shore-excursion program, with a licensed Egyptian tour operator coordinating the details on the ground.
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. Embarkation days and prices are in the table below.
Cruise lengths, embarkation days and prices
Prices are per person in USD, from 2 people sharing a double cabin. Each price covers the whole cruise, the guided sightseeing program along the route, and your arrival and departure transfers between the ship and the local airport or train station.
| Cruise | October – Aprilcurrent season | May – September | Peak dates18 Dec – 6 Jan, 21 Mar – 4 Apr, 9 Apr – 23 Apr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 nights · Aswan → Luxorembarks Fridays | October – April: from $1,093double cabinsingle cabin $1,483 | May – September: from $1,093double cabinsingle cabin $1,483 | Peak dates: from $1,405double cabinsingle cabin $2,029 |
| 4 nights · Luxor → Aswanembarks Mondays | October – April: from $1,364double cabinsingle cabin $1,884 | May – September: from $1,364double cabinsingle cabin $1,884 | Peak dates: from $1,780double cabinsingle cabin $2,612 |
| 7 nights · Luxor → Luxorembarks Mondays | October – April: from $2,171double cabinsingle cabin $3,081 | May – September: from $2,171double cabinsingle cabin $3,081 | Peak dates: from $2,899double cabinsingle cabin $4,355 |
| 7 nights · Aswan → Aswanembarks Fridays | October – April: from $2,190double cabinsingle cabin $3,100 | May – September: from $2,190double cabinsingle cabin $3,100 | Peak dates: from $2,918double cabinsingle cabin $4,374 |
Peak dates: 18 Dec – 6 Jan, 21 Mar – 4 Apr, 9 Apr – 23 Apr. Choose your cruise and date in the booking panel for the exact price.
Cabin allocation
- Nile vessels do not have interconnecting cabins.
- Book early and we will ask the vessel to place your party together — usually adjacent, or directly opposite.
- Cabin numbers are confirmed by the vessel at check-in.
Indicative rates only – pricing and cabins fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.
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.
What lingers
- 01On-board cabin classes: Standard, Deluxe and Suite, with Nile-facing windows or balconies where available
- 02Sun deck with panoramic views for sunset and sailing between Luxor and Aswan
- 03Lounge bar and main dining room serving full board meals, lunch on embarkation through breakfast on disembarkation
- 04Shore-excursion program calling at Karnak, Luxor Temple, Edfu (Temple of Horus), Kom Ombo, Philae and the Valley of the Kings
- 05Daytime sailing interspersed with guided shore visits, rather than continuous transit
Bundled in
- Full board
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Full board meals: lunch on embarkation day through breakfast on disembarkation day
- Use of public areas on board, including the sun deck, lounge bar and dining room
- Shore-excursion program as scheduled by the vessel between Luxor and Aswan
- Cabin housekeeping and standard on-board service
- Embarkation and disembarkation at Luxor and Aswan
Not included
- Drinks, including water, are not included, even with meals
- Gratuities for crew and Egyptologists unless requested
- Optional extras such as hot-air balloon rides or private transfers
- International flights, visas and travel insurance
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
Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- This is suited to adult travelers and older families who want a structured Nile cruise with guided temple visits and a fixed sailing schedule. It is a good fit for history-focused visitors, photographers, and travelers who prefer unpacking once while moving between Luxor and Aswan.
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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 any required visas, plus a photocopy
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip for temple surfaces
- High SPF sunscreen and a wide-brim hat
- Sunglasses and refillable water bottle
- Lightweight daypack for camera and personal items
- Medication and basic first-aid items
- Power adapter (Type C or F) and charging leads
What to wear
- Lightweight, breathable clothing for hot daytime temperatures
- Clothing that covers shoulders and knees for temples and mosques
- A light sweater or jacket for cooler evenings on the Nile
- Comfortable closed shoes for archaeological sites
- A sun hat or cap
Children & families
Children 0 to 5.99 years travel free when sharing a cabin with two full-paying adults. Children 6 to 11.99 years pay 50% of the adult fare when sharing a cabin with two adults. 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 their own cabin. Strollers are practical on board but can be difficult on sandy or uneven temple approaches; high chairs may be available on request but are not guaranteed. Please tell us ages and cabin requirements at booking so we can confirm availability.
Accessibility
Who can join this
The vessel and the shore-excursion program require moderate physical mobility. Expect gangway steps at embarkation and disembarkation, narrow corridors in some cabins, and stairs to sun decks and salon areas. Archaeological sites visited, including the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple and Edfu, have uneven stone, shallow steps, low light and compacted sand; visiting tomb interiors requires negotiating steep stone steps. Wheelchair access is limited: accessible cabins are not guaranteed, and shore transfers sometimes use smaller launch boats with steps. We recommend contacting us in advance so we can assess mobility needs, confirm cabin layout, and request assistance at airports and ports. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and arrange meet-and-assist and suitable alternatives where possible, but we cannot promise full step-free access at all sites.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
The cruise uses conventional river propulsion and standard marine fuels; the vessel class varies with booking. To reduce local impacts we prioritise locally sourced food for on-board menus, employ licensed local Egyptologists and shore guides for excursions, and contract Egyptian crew and suppliers when available. Waste segregation and reduced single-use plastics are encouraged on board; towels and linens may be reused at guest request to lower laundry loads. Port and landing fees paid locally support municipal services in Luxor and Aswan. We monitor supplier practices when assigning a vessel and prefer partners who demonstrate routine waste handling and responsible supply chains. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator, we can provide specific supplier details on request.
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
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
01What is the typical duration of the Nile Style Nile Cruise?
The Nile Style Nile Cruise typically operates as a 4-day sailing. This duration allows guests to experience key sites along the Nile between Luxor and Aswan, with a balance of sailing and shore excursions.02What meals are included on the Nile Style Nile Cruise?
Your Nile Style Nile Cruise includes full board meals, starting with lunch on your embarkation day and concluding with breakfast on your disembarkation day. Drinks (including water) are typically not included.03What shore excursions are part of the Nile Style Nile Cruise program?
The Nile Style Nile Cruise program includes scheduled shore excursions to major sites such as Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the Valley of the Kings. These excursions alternate with sailing days.04What are the embarkation and disembarkation points for the Nile Style Nile Cruise?
Embarkation and disembarkation for the Nile Style Nile Cruise occur at either Luxor or Aswan.05What cabin classes are available on the Nile Style Nile Cruise?
The Nile Style Nile Cruise offers cabins in Standard, Deluxe, and Suite grades. Pricing is per person sharing, and a single supplement typically applies for solo travelers.06What should I wear on a Nile Style Nile Cruise?
For shore excursions, comfortable walking shoes and light, breathable clothing are recommended. When visiting religious sites like temples, modest dress is advised, covering shoulders and knees. Smart casual attire is suitable for evenings on board.07Are gratuities included in the Nile Style Nile Cruise price?
Gratuities for the crew and Egyptologists are not included in the standard Nile Style Nile Cruise price. We can arrange for these to be pre-paid if you prefer, otherwise, they are typically handled at the end of the cruise.08What is the policy for children on the Nile Style Nile Cruise?
Children aged 0-5.99 years travel free, while those 6-11.99 years pay 50% of the adult price. Children 12 years and older pay the full adult price. A maximum of one child can share a cabin with parents; two or more children require their own cabin.09Is the Nile Style Nile Cruise accessible for guests with mobility concerns?
Nile cruise vessels, including the Nile Style, have varying levels of accessibility. While cabins and public areas are generally on one level, gangways to shore can be steep, and shore excursions involve walking on uneven ancient terrain. Please discuss specific needs with us.10Are there any optional activities or extras available on the Nile Style Nile Cruise?
Optional extras, such as hot-air balloon rides in Luxor or private transfers, are not included in the standard cruise fare. These can be arranged for you at an additional cost, allowing you to customise your experience.
Last updated Product ID: CRU-NIL-630775
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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