Radamis I Nile Cruise
A Nile cruiser with a sun deck, lounge bar, dining room, panoramic windows, and full-board dining between Luxor and Aswan.
The short answer
Radamis I is a 5-Star Deluxe 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
At dawn, the Nile slips past the sun deck in muted greens and browns, while the lounge bar begins serving coffee before the first shore excursion. On Radamis I Nile Cruise, the rhythm is unhurried: settle into your cabin, watch river villages and fields through the panoramic windows, then step ashore with our Egyptologists to see Karnak, the Temple of Horus at Edfu, or the Valley of the Kings.
We select and arrange the cruise, shore excursions, and onboard services through a licensed Egyptian tour operator, so the practical details are handled before embarkation.
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
- All cabins with private bathroom and bathtub
- Hairdryer
- Sundeck bar
- In-house music and video channels
- Shaving sockets
- Minibar
- Non-smoking rooms available
- WiFi
- Swimming pool
- Air conditioning
- Private bath with shower
- TV
- 24-hour doctor on call
- Gift shop
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Meet and assist upon arrival & departure
- All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
- All guided Nile cruise excursions
- Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan
- English-speaking Egyptologist guide (max 8 guests)
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
- Extra meals and beverages
- Personal expenses (laundry, etc.)
- Tipping for guide, driver, 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 a photocopy
- Sunhat and high-SPF sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes with grip
- Lightweight daypack and refillable water bottle
- Small torch or headlamp for tomb interiors
- Copy of travel insurance and emergency contacts
- Medication, seasickness tablets if prone to motion
What to wear
- Lightweight, loose-fitting clothing for daytime heat
- Long sleeves and trousers or skirts for sun and temples
- Covered shoulders and knees for mosques and some temples
- A warm layer for cool evenings on the Nile
- Comfortable closed shoes for archaeological sites
Children & families
Children 0–5.99 years travel free. Children 6–11.99 years pay 50% of the adult fare. Children 12 years and older pay the full adult fare. Children must share a cabin with their parents, maximum one child per cabin; two or more children require their own cabin. Strollers can be used on board but may be impractical on some landings and in crowded temples; high chairs and baby equipment are limited on most vessels, so request these in advance and we will do our best to arrange them.
Accessibility
Who can join this
The vessel and its shore excursions require a moderate level of mobility. Embarkation and disembarkation use a gangway with steps and may be uneven; some docks have stairs or short ramps. On board, public spaces and cabins are on multiple decks; many Nile cruisers do not have elevators between all decks and cabin doorways may be narrower than standard wheelchair widths. Shore excursions include walking on uneven ancient stone, cobblestones, and river banks, and some temples have multiple steps. If you use a wheelchair, mobility scooter, or have restricted mobility, contact us before booking so we can assess suitability, advise which cabins and vessel classes are most accessible, and arrange extra assistance where possible. We arrange transfers and local assistance, but we cannot guarantee full step-free access at every landing stage or tomb entrance.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
We arrange the vessel and shore excursions with local suppliers and licensed Egyptologists based in Luxor and Aswan. Transfers between harbour and sites use air-conditioned coaches provided by local transport partners to reduce vehicle changeovers. On board, linens and towels are laundered on the vessel to centralize water and energy use; many of our partnered cruisers use refillable water dispensers and replace single-use plastics with reusable alternatives. Excursion fees and site ticket revenue go directly to the Egyptian sites and their staff, and we encourage passengers to buy crafts from community vendors in Luxor and Aswan. We work with suppliers who employ local crew and guides, which helps keep economic benefit in the region. If you have specific sustainability priorities, tell us and we will try to match the vessel and excursion style to them.
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-683972
At a glance
- Length
- 3, 4 or 7 nights
- Embarks
- Sat in Luxor · Wed in Aswan
- Board
- Full Board
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