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Nile Cruise5-Star StandardAswan → LUXOR

Royal Esadora Nile Cruise

Aswan to Luxor sail with guided Egyptologist excursions

At a glance

Length
8 days · 7 nights
Embarks
Mon, Fri
Board
Full Board
Class
5-star
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02Overview

A first look

Royal Esadora is a five-star Nile cruiser between Luxor and Aswan, offering full-board dining, a sun deck pool, and a guided temple program on the classic itineraries.

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

At sea

Detailed itinerary

Based on embarkation from Aswan and disembarkation in LUXOR.

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Bundled in

  • Pool
  • Wi-Fi (when docked, intermittent & chargeable)
  • Sun Deck
  • Restaurant (main buffet restaurant)
  • Spa (massage room)
  • Bar & lounge with dance floor
  • Fitness equipment
  • Laundry service
  • Boutique / Beauty & Gift shop
  • Doctor available 24 hours
  • Satellite TV (when docked)
  • Safe deposit box

The fine print

What's included – and what isn't

Included

  • 03, 04, or 07 nights’ accommodation on full board basis
  • Meet & assist service upon arrival & departure
  • Assistance of onboard personnel during your stay & excursions
  • All guided excursions with English-speaking Egyptologist (max 8 guests)
  • All transfers by private, air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
  • Entrance fees to all listed sights & attractions
  • 1 complimentary bottle of water per person per day
  • All service charges & taxes included

Before you go

What to pack & wear

Children & families

Children 0–5.99 years travel free; 6–11.99 years pay 50%; 12+ 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.

Location

On the map

Luxor and Aswan — where it sails in EgyptMediterranean SeaRed SeaWestern DesertEastern DesertLake NasserLuxorEdfuKom OmboAswanCairoAbu SimbelN
Cairo lies north; your cruise is the gold stretch in the south. The Nile flows north, so sailing upstream means heading south.

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

Last updated 1 July 2026Product ID: CRU-NIL-800374

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