Radamis II Nile Cruise
A 5-star Nile cruiser with panoramic cabins, a sun deck, lounge bar, dining room, pool, and full-board dining.
The short answer
Radamis II is a 5-Star Standard 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. Rates are on request: send us your dates for a live price.
02Overview
A first look
By late afternoon, the Nile carries the soft sounds of river traffic past the sun deck, while the limestone banks turn gold beyond your panoramic window. Radamis II Nile Cruise gives you a calm base between shore excursions, with graded cabins, a lounge bar, and a dining room for unhurried meals after time ashore.
Our Egyptologists bring each site into context, and we arrange the embarkation, disembarkation, cabin booking, and shore-excursion details through a licensed Egyptian tour operator.
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
- Pool
- Wi-Fi
- Sun Deck
- Barbecue area
- Gift Shop
- Laundry service
- 24-hour Doctor
- LCD satellite TV
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Meet & assist service upon arrival & departure
- Assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions
- All guided excursions with English-speaking Egyptologist (small group, max 8)
- All transfers in private, air-conditioned deluxe vehicles
- Entrance fees to all sights listed in the itinerary
- All service charges & taxes included
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 any necessary visas
- Sun protection: hat, sunglasses and SPF30+ sunscreen
- Lightweight refillable water bottle
- Comfortable walking shoes with grip for uneven surfaces
- Small daypack for shore excursions
- Any personal medications plus a basic first-aid kit
- Copies of travel and emergency contact details
What to wear
- Lightweight, breathable clothing for hot daytime temperatures
- Covered shoulders and knees for temples and mosques
- A light jacket or sweater for cooler evenings on deck
- Comfortable closed shoes for archaeological sites
- Swimwear for the vessel pool or sun deck
Children & families
Children 0–5.99 years travel free; children 6–11.99 years pay 50% of the adult fare; children 12 years and above pay the full adult price. Children must share a cabin with their parents, with a maximum of one child per cabin; two or more children require their own cabin. Cots or foldaway beds may be available on request depending on the cabin class; please request these at booking so we can confirm availability with the assigned cruiser.
Accessibility
Who can join this
This cruise involves regular embarkation and disembarkation via a ship gangway, which normally includes a short flight of steps and a narrow ramp area. Onboard public areas and most cabins are reached by stairs between decks; elevators are uncommon on Nile cruisers and may not be available. Shore excursions include walking on uneven ancient stone, stepped tomb entrances, sandy riverbank approaches and cobblestone streets, with some sites offering long staircases and limited shade. Wheelchair users should note that full step-free access is rarely available on standard Nile vessels, and transfers between ship and shore may require assistance. If you require mobility help, a dedicated ground assistant and adapted vehicle can often be arranged in advance, but please contact us at booking so we can confirm specific ship and port capabilities. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and will provide accurate, up-to-date accessibility details for the specific cruiser assigned to your booking.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
The vessel uses marine diesel engines typical of Nile cruisers and sails the river on weekly schedules between Luxor and Aswan. On the ground, we book air-conditioned, modern coaches or vans for transfers and excursions; we ask partners to maintain Euro-equivalent emissions standards when available. We source fresh produce, bread and other perishables from local markets and bakers in Luxor and Aswan, which supports local suppliers and keeps food miles low. Crew and excursion teams are locally employed; gratuities paid on board and to Egyptologists remain with Egyptian staff. Waste handling varies by vessel; we ask cruise partners to segregate recyclables where ship facilities allow, and to avoid incineration of mixed waste. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator, we review partner practices before confirmation and prefer vessels that keep passenger density moderate rather than maximizing cabin count, because lower guest numbers reduce per-person resource use and shore-party impacts.
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-488620
At a glance
- Length
- 3, 4 or 7 nights
- Embarks
- Mon in Luxor · Fri in Aswan
- Board
- Full Board
- Class
- 5-Star Standard
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