Discovery Tours Egypt
Nile Cruise5-Star StandardAswan → Luxor

Royal Adventure Nile Cruise

Three, four or seven nights between Luxor and Aswan on a classic riverboat, with a pool and jacuzzi on deck and Egyptologist-led temple visits.

The short answer

Royal Adventure is a 5-Star Standard 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. Prices start at $1,099 per person sharing a double cabin, including full board, guided sightseeing and transfers.

02Overview

A first look

From the sun deck, palm-lined banks slide past as the Royal Adventure works its way south from Luxor. Mornings are for the temples and tombs; afternoons belong to the river, with a dip in the small pool or the jacuzzi while the West Bank cliffs give way to the sandstone of Edfu and Kom Ombo.

Our Egyptologists lead the visits, from the Valley of the Kings to Philae, and give the stones their stories without turning every stop into a lecture. Sail four nights south from Luxor on a Saturday, three nights north from Aswan on a Wednesday, or join both for the full week. We arrange the cruise and the sightseeing; drinks are paid on board.

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.

3 nights · Aswan → Luxorembarks WednesdaysOctober – April: from $1,099double cabinsingle cabin $1,440
4 nights · Luxor → Aswanembarks SaturdaysOctober – April: from $1,367double cabinsingle cabin $1,822
7 nights · Luxor → Luxorembarks SaturdaysOctober – April: from $2,113double cabinsingle cabin $2,909
7 nights · Aswan → Aswanembarks WednesdaysOctober – April: from $2,133double cabinsingle cabin $2,929

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.

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On board

Detailed itinerary

What lingers

  • 01Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon on Luxor's West Bank.
  • 02See the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo between Luxor and Aswan.
  • 03Explore Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam in Aswan.
  • 04Walk through Luxor Temple and Karnak in Luxor.
  • 05Relax on the sun deck, with a small swimming pool, a jacuzzi, loungers and towels.
  • 06Cabins have double or twin beds, a mini fridge, an en-suite shower and an opening Juliet balcony.

Aboard

Cabin classes

  • 01Standard Cabin – Double or twin beds. Bedside tables with drawers, wardrobe, small table and two chairs, dressing table with mirror, full-length mirror, mini fridge, luggage stand with storage beneath, flat-screen TV. Juliet balcony (window that opens, no step-out balcony). En-suite bathroom with shower, washbasin and toilet. Cabins appeared recently refurbished in late 2025.

On property

What's here

  • Pool
  • Jacuzzi
  • Sun Deck
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Lounge
  • Wi-Fi

Bundled in

  • Full board
  • Group Egyptologist

The fine print

What's included – and what isn't

Included

  • Cabin accommodation aboard the MS Royal Adventure
  • Full board: buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner, with afternoon tea on selected days
  • Guided sightseeing on the days shown in the itinerary, with an Egyptologist
  • Standard entrance fees for the included sightseeing
  • Use of the sun deck, swimming pool, jacuzzi and loungers, with towels provided
  • Evening entertainment on selected nights

Not included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Drinks, including bottled water, are not included with meals
  • Wi-Fi (charged on board)
  • Gratuities for crew, guides and drivers
  • Premium or optional entrance tickets
  • Transfers unless booked

Field notes

From our Egyptologists

  1. 01

    Bring a light layer: mornings and evenings on deck can be cool from November to February.

  2. 02

    Pack earplugs, as moored ships can be noisy at night.

  3. 03

    Bring a bottle of water from your hotel; water on board is charged.

  4. 04

    Carry small notes for tips and drinks.

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.

How extensions work

Tailor it

Make it yours

We can add arrival and departure transfers, premium tomb tickets and extra nights in Luxor or Aswan hotels before or after the cruise.

All requests handled by your dedicated specialist before booking.

Suited to

Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • This cruise suits first-time visitors and travelers who want to see Upper Egypt at an easy pace, with guided visits in the morning and sailing in the afternoon. It fits people happy to walk on uneven ground at the sites.

Maybe not, if

  • Choose another trip if you need step-free access or drinks included with meals, or if you want to sail one way between Luxor and Aswan.

Honest assessment

Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.

Highlights

  • Egyptologist-led visits to the main sites
  • Spacious, recently refurbished cabins

Things to Consider

  • Drinks, including water, are extra
  • Wi-Fi is charged
  • At busy moorings the cabin view may be another ship

Worth knowing

How this compares

Most Nile cruises sail one way between Luxor and Aswan. The Royal Adventure offers both directions, 4 nights south from Luxor or 3 nights north from Aswan, and a 7-night option that joins them so you see every site on one ship.

Compare

Similar ships to compare

Ships of the same class with the closest prices. Prices are per person, sharing a double cabin, October to April.

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

Snapshot

Good to know

Accommodation
Standard cabin, double or twin
Destinations
Luxor · Valley of the Kings · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan · Philae · Karnak Temple
Includes
Cabin accommodation · Full board, buffet style · Guided sightseeing with an Egyptologist · Standard entrance fees for included visits · Sun deck, pool and jacuzzi · Evening entertainment on selected nights
Best for
First-time visitors to Egypt · Travelers who prefer a slower pace · Couples and friends · Families with school-age children

Before you go

What to pack & wear

What to bring

  • Passport and Egyptian visa
  • Comfortable walking shoes with grip
  • Sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
  • A light jacket for cool mornings and evenings on deck
  • Earplugs, as moorings can be noisy at night
  • Small notes for tips and drinks

What to wear

  • Light, breathable clothing for the day
  • Clothes covering shoulders and knees for temple visits
  • Swimwear for the sun deck
  • Casual clothes for dinner; there is no dress code

Children & families

Children aged 0 to 5.99 travel free and children aged 6 to 11.99 pay 50% when sharing their parents' cabin, with a maximum of one child per cabin. From age 12 the adult price applies. Two or more children need a cabin of their own. Strollers are hard to use on uneven site paths and gangways.

Accessibility

Who can join this

Shore visits involve uneven stone paths, steps and some sand, notably in the Valley of the Kings and at Kom Ombo, and Philae Temple is reached by a short boat ride with a step on and off. Ships often moor side by side, so reaching the quay can mean crossing other vessels. Lifts and adapted cabins on the Royal Adventure are not confirmed. Please tell us about any mobility needs before booking so we can check the arrangements for your dates.

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-136540

At a glance

Length
3, 4 or 7 nights
Embarks
Sat in Luxor · Wed in Aswan
Board
Full Board
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