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.
At a glance
- Length
- 8 days · 7 nights
- Embarks
- Wed, Sat
- Board
- Full Board
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.
The vessel sails weekly in both directions between Luxor and Aswan, with sailing days giving you time to use the dining room, read beside the pool, or watch the river from your Nile-view balcony. 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.
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
Both directions
Where this ship sails
This vessel works more than one stretch of the river. The direction changes the order of the temples, the number of nights and which city you fly out of.
At sea
Detailed itinerary
Based on embarkation from Aswan and disembarkation in LUXOR.
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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.
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
- 3 or 4 nights’ deluxe accommodation on board
- 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)
- One bottle of water per person per day
- 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)
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.
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.
Location
On the map
– 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 local Egyptologists
ETAA-credentialed, on payroll
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow MoTA visitor caps and no-touch protocols
Carbon-aware itineraries
Domestic flights only when train/road is impractical
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
Product ID: CRU-NIL-683972
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