Star of Luxor Nile Cruise
A 5-star Nile cruiser with a sun deck, pool, lounge bar, full-board dining, and panoramic views while sailing between Luxor and Aswan.
The short answer
Star of Luxor 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
At dawn, the Nile is quiet beside the embarkation deck, with sunlight moving across the water and the riverbank still cool. Aboard Star of Luxor Nile Cruise, time settles into the rhythm of sailing, meals in the dining room, and unhurried views from your cabin or the sun deck. The lounge bar and pool give you space between shore excursions, while the vessel’s program brings you to Karnak, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the Valley of the Kings.
Our Egyptologists handle the shore visits, and we coordinate embarkation, disembarkation, and cabin arrangements with the cruise line before you travel.
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.
On property
What's here
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Laundry
- Spa
- Airport shuttle
- Concierge
- Wi-Fi
- Bar
- Beach access
- Garden
- Rooftop terrace
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 required visas
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
- Sunglasses and a wide-brim hat
- Sunscreen SPF30 or higher and lip balm
- Reusable water bottle
- Small daypack for shore excursions
- Any regular prescription medication
What to wear
- Lightweight, breathable clothing for hot afternoons
- Long sleeves and trousers for sun and modesty at temples
- A light sweater or jacket for mornings and evenings on deck
- Comfortable closed-toe shoes for temple sites and tombs
- Modest dress covering shoulders required for mosque visits
Children & families
Children 0 to 5.99 years travel free when sharing a cabin with two paying adults. Children 6 to 11.99 years pay 50% of the adult fare, while those 12 years and older pay the full adult price. One child may share a cabin with parents; two or more children require a separate cabin. Strollers are practical on-board but not recommended for archaeological sites with steps and uneven surfaces. Please contact us to confirm bedding configurations and any child-specific equipment you require.
Accessibility
Who can join this
The vessel and shore excursions involve uneven historic stone, steps, and short boarding ramps; these features create moderate physical demand. Embarkation typically uses a gangway with 6 to 10 steps and handrails; some vessels provide a ramp on request but availability varies. Temple sites such as Karnak, Luxor Temple, Kom Ombo and the Valley of the Kings include steps and narrow passages, and many tombs require stooping and descending steep stairs. Wheelchair users should note that wheelchair access at archaeological sites is limited, and transfer assistance from the quay to the vessel may require a portable ramp and staff help. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and can arrange additional assistance, but complete step-free access cannot be guaranteed. Please contact us before booking so we can assess needs and advise suitable cabin classes and excursion options.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
The Nile cruisers we arrange are typically modern diesel motor cruisers with fuel-efficient engines and on-board wastewater and solid-waste management systems where the cruise line provides them. Shore excursions use air-conditioned coaches that meet local emissions standards; when possible we recommend smaller, local-run boats for short transfers and village visits to reduce large-coach mileage. We work with Egyptologists, local guides and suppliers who live in Luxor and Aswan, which channels passenger spending into those communities. Where available, crew and catering teams source produce from local markets and Nile-side farms. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator, we ask guests to follow local guidance on interacting with communities, and we share behaviour notes that protect archaeological sites and cultural traditions.
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-603137
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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