Tiyi Nile Cruise
A 5-star Nile cruiser with panoramic cabins, a sun deck, lounge bar, dining room, pool, and full-board sailing.
The short answer
Tiyi is a 5-Star Deluxe 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. Prices start at $1,024 per person sharing a double cabin, including full board, guided sightseeing and transfers.
02Overview
A first look
By late afternoon, the Nile turns copper beyond the panoramic windows as Tiyi Nile Cruise leaves the bank, and the lounge bar settles into the quiet rhythm of river sailing. Between Luxor and Aswan, the vessel's sun deck, dining room, and cabins give you space to watch villages, palms, and changing desert light from the water. We select and arrange your cabin and cruise place, with full board from lunch on embarkation day through breakfast on disembarkation day. Our licensed Egyptian tour operator team coordinates the shore-excursion program, so your Egyptologist can put each temple into context while you enjoy the river at an unhurried pace.
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.
| Cruise | October – Aprilcurrent season | Peak dates18 Dec – 6 Jan, 21 Mar – 4 Apr, 9 Apr – 23 Apr |
|---|---|---|
| 3 nights · Aswan → Luxorembarks Fridays | October – April: from $1,024double cabinsingle cabin $1,406 | Peak dates: from $1,102double cabinsingle cabin $1,570 |
| 4 nights · Luxor → Aswanembarks Mondays | October – April: from $1,270double cabinsingle cabin $1,780 | Peak dates: from $1,374double cabinsingle cabin $1,998 |
| 7 nights · Luxor → Luxorembarks Mondays | October – April: from $2,002double cabinsingle cabin $2,894 | Peak dates: from $2,184double cabinsingle cabin $3,276 |
| 7 nights · Aswan → Aswanembarks Fridays | October – April: from $2,022double cabinsingle cabin $2,914 | Peak dates: from $2,204double cabinsingle cabin $3,296 |
Peak dates: 18 Dec – 6 Jan, 21 Mar – 4 Apr, 9 Apr – 23 Apr. 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.
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 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 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.
Bundled in
- Sun Deck
- Restaurant
- Lounge bar
- 24-hour reception
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Accommodation on the Tiyi Nile Cruise (standard cabin)
- Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Guided tours with a licensed Egyptologist
- Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
- All transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles
- Assistance at arrival and departure
- Cruise taxes and service charges
Not included
- Tipping (crew & guide)
- Personal expenses
- Drinks, including water, are not included, even with meals
- Optional tours such as Abu Simbel or Hot Air Balloon
- Domestic flights
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 and a photocopy, kept separately
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
- Sunscreen SPF30 or higher and a broad-brim hat
- Lightweight layers for cool mornings and evenings
- Reusable water bottle
- Small daypack for shore excursions
- Any prescription medication, with a copy of the prescription
What to wear
- Lightweight, loose-fitting daytime clothing in natural fibers
- Covered shoulders and knees for temples and mosques
- A light fleece or jacket for cooler mornings on the Nile
- Comfortable closed shoes for temple approaches and tomb terrain
Children & families
Children 0 to 5.99 years travel free; children 6 to 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. Cots or foldaway beds are subject to availability on the assigned cruiser; strollers are practical for hotel or port areas but are not useful on narrow temple approaches or inside tombs.
Accessibility
Who can join this
The vessel has steps between the main deck, dining room and sun deck, and many cabins are reached by short stair flights rather than ramps. Embarkation and disembarkation use a gangway with handrails; guests with limited mobility should expect a steep gradient when boarding at smaller river jetties. Shore excursions include uneven ancient stone, soft sand, and short staircases at temples and tombs, and several sites have narrow doorways. Wheelchairs can be stored onboard but full independent wheelchair access at all sites is not possible. Tell us your mobility needs when you book so we can arrange a lower-deck cabin where available and coordinate assistance at ports and on excursions.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
We arrange a Nile cruiser selected for fuel-efficient diesel engines common to modern river vessels, and excursions use compact coaches (Mercedes Sprinter or similar) rather than large coaches where road access is restricted. Crew, guides and suppliers are locally employed; our bookings support permanent staff in Luxor and Aswan and local Egyptologists who lead shore excursions. Waste management practices vary by vessel, so we request guests minimise single-use plastics and return glass or recyclable items to marked bins onboard. When possible we include visits to community-run projects and markets that provide direct income to local families and artisans.
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-491723
At a glance
- Length
- 3, 4 or 7 nights
- Embarks
- Mon in Luxor · Fri in Aswan
- Board
- Full Board
- Class
- 5-Star Deluxe
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