Sanctuary Nile Adventurer Luxury Nile Cruise
A luxury Nile cruiser with full-board dining and guided shore excursions at Egypt’s major Nile sites.
The short answer
Sanctuary Nile Adventurer Luxury is a 5-Star Luxury 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
At first light, the Nile moves quietly past your cabin while the riverbank shifts from palm groves to villages and desert. A panoramic window or Nile-view balcony gives the sailing its changing backdrop, while the sun deck, lounge bar, and dining room keep the pace unhurried between shore excursions.
Days alternate between time on the river and visits to places such as Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the Valley of the Kings, with our Egyptologists adding context on land. Discovery Tours Egypt, a licensed Egyptian tour operator, selects and arranges the vessel, cabin category, embarkation details, and shore-excursion schedule for you.
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.
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 printed cruise boarding voucher
- Sun protection: SPF30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, wide-brim hat
- Lightweight daypack for shore excursions
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
- Reusable water bottle
- Small personal first-aid kit and necessary medications
- Camera with spare batteries or charger
- Local currency (Egyptian pounds) for tips and small purchases
What to wear
- Lightweight, loose-fitting clothing for daytime heat
- A light sweater or shawl for cooler evenings on deck
- Trousers or long skirt and covered shoulders for temples and mosques
- Comfortable closed or sturdy sandals for uneven surfaces
- Sun hat and UV-protective clothing for long sun exposure
Children & families
Children 0–5.99 years travel free; 6–11.99 years pay 50% of the adult fare; children 12 years and older 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. Strollers are practical on the vessel gangway and main decks but are difficult to use at many temple landing stages and inside some ancient sites where there are steps and narrow passages. Cribs and high chairs are subject to availability from the cruise supplier; request these at booking and we will confirm with the cruise line.
Accessibility
Who can join this
This Nile cruise involves boarding and moving around a river vessel, which requires negotiating gangways, companionway steps and occasional short staircases between decks. Shore excursions include paved temple forecourts, steep stone ramps, uneven ancient stone, and sandy riverbanks, so good balance and mobility help. Wheelchairs and mobility scooters are impractical for many temple approaches and some smaller landing stages; folding wheelchairs may be carried on board by arrangement but cannot be guaranteed usable at every site. Onboard public areas have level access between the main deck and dining/lounge areas, though some cabins are accessible only by stairs. If you require assistance, a private representative meets you on arrival at Luxor International Airport or Aswan International Airport, and we arrange assistance where possible. Please contact us before booking with full details of mobility needs so we can assess the route, agree realistic expectations, and note any extra staffing or vehicle requirements.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
The cruise uses diesel-engine river cruisers arranged through Egyptian cruise lines; we do not own the vessels. Transfers on shore excursions are by air-conditioned coach or smaller, local motor launches, depending on the landing stage; we prefer coaches with Euro 4 or better engines where available. We work with local Egyptologists, small boat crews and hotel partners we have booked with repeatedly, which helps direct income to riverfront communities in Luxor and Aswan. Shore guides are paid at local market rates and we recommend tipping practices that support individual guides and crew. Single-use plastics are discouraged onboard; we ask guests to recycle empty bottles in the recycling bins provided. If you wish, we can arrange visits that include small community-run workshops or village visits; these are optional and organized with partner suppliers who give a share of visitor fees to local initiatives. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator, we record supplier details and audit practical sustainability measures when we select a vessel.
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-289573
At a glance
- Length
- 3, 4 or 7 nights
- Embarks
- Mon in Luxor · Fri in Aswan
- Board
- Full Board
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