Sindbad Nile Cruise
A 5-star Nile cruiser with panoramic cabins, a sun deck, lounge bar, full-board dining, and shore excursions between Luxor and Aswan.
The short answer
Sindbad is a 5-star 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 turns copper beside the sun deck, while the lounge bar settles into the quiet rhythm of sailing. Aboard Sindbad Nile Cruise, you can read the river through a panoramic window, dine in the dining room, or watch village rooftops and date palms pass at water level. Cabins are graded Standard, Deluxe, and Suite, with views that keep the landscape part of the trip.
We arrange your cabin, embarkation, and Egyptologist-led program as a licensed Egyptian tour operator, with practical details confirmed before you sail.
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 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.
- 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.
Bundled in
- Pool
- Wi-Fi
- Sun Deck
- Restaurant
- Lounge Bar
- Entertainment Area
- 24-hour Reception
- Air conditioning
- In-room safe
- Satellite TV
- En-suite bathrooms
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- All sightseeing as per itinerary with certified Egyptologist guides
- Entrance fees to all mentioned attractions
- All transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- Meet-and-assist service at arrival and departure
- Taxes and service charges
Not included
- Tipping (crew, guide, drivers)
- Optional tours (Hot Air Balloon, Abu Simbel)
- Drinks, including water, are not included, even with meals
- Personal expenses
- Domestic flights (available upon request)
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
Snapshot
Good to know
- Destinations
- Luxor · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Valid passport with at least six months validity
- Sunscreen SPF30 or higher and a wide-brim hat
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
- Reusable water bottle for refilling on board
- Lightweight layers for cool early mornings and evenings
- Small backpack for shore excursions and water
- Any personal medications, plus a printed prescription
What to wear
- Lightweight, loose-fitting clothing in natural fabrics
- Covered shoulders and knees for temples and mosques
- A light sweater or fleece for evenings on deck
- Comfortable closed shoes for tombs and temple stonework
- Sun-protective sunglasses and a scarf for dust
Children & families
Children 0–5.99 years travel free; children 6–11.99 years pay 50% of the adult price; children 12 years and older 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. Strollers are practical on board but may be inconvenient ashore at sites with steps and uneven ground. High chairs are sometimes available on larger vessels, please request them at booking so we can confirm availability.
Accessibility
Who can join this
This Nile cruise requires moderate mobility for embarkation, disembarkation, and shore excursions. Guests should expect gangways with steps when boarding and leaving the vessel, narrow cabin doorways in some older vessels, and cabins reached by one or more internal staircases on many boats. Temple sites and the Valley of the Kings feature uneven stone surfaces, steep temple steps, compact tomb passages, and loose sand in places. Wheelchair users can be accommodated on specific vessels with advance notice, but not all vessels have accessible cabins or lifts, and transfer ramps at smaller landing stages may be improvised. If you use a mobility scooter, electric wheelchair, or require a standard wheelchair, please tell us at booking so we can confirm a suitable vessel, arrange assistance at ports, and note any extra handling that may be required. We arrange local assistance at airports and piers when requested, and our Egyptologists and crew will brief guests on alternative routing to avoid difficult terrain when possible.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and we select vessels and suppliers with local relationships in mind. Transfers between airports and piers use air-conditioned coaches or cars provided by Egyptian drivers contracted locally. On board, vessels follow standard river-cruise operations; when available, we prefer cruisers with modern engines and waste-management systems to reduce fuel use and downstream pollution. Food and provisions for the cruise are supplied by local markets and producers whenever practicable, which supports farmers and vendors in Luxor and Aswan. Shore excursions include visits to community-run crafts centers and cooperatives where guests can buy directly from artisans, and many of the Egyptologists we work with live in the region. We ask guests to minimize single-use plastics, follow crew instructions on waste separation, and respect restricted archaeological zones to reduce impact on fragile sites.
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-945133
At a glance
- Length
- 3, 4 or 7 nights
- Embarks
- Mon in Luxor · Fri in Aswan
- Board
- Full Board
- Class
- 5-star
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