Tosca 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
Tosca 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
Morning light moves across the Nile-view balconies as Tosca Nile Cruise leaves the quay, with the riverbank slipping past the sun deck and the lounge bar settling into its quiet rhythm. Between sailing days, the vessel’s shore-excursion program brings you to Karnak, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the Valley of the Kings, so the landscape outside your panoramic window connects naturally with what you see ashore.
We select and arrange your cruise, coordinate embarkation and disembarkation, and place our Egyptologists alongside the visits where their context matters most. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator, we keep the practical details organized before you board, so you can focus on the river, the temples, and the changing light.
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.
Bundled in
- Pool
- Sun Deck
- Rooftop Bar
- Restaurant
- Lounge / Full-service Bar
- Library
- Gym
- Spa (massage room)
- Boutique Gift Shop
- Wi-Fi (available, extra charge)
- 24-hour Doctor on Call
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Meet & assist service on arrival and departure
- Personal assistance throughout your stay
- All transfers in modern air-conditioned vehicles
- All Nile Cruise excursions as per itinerary (private)
- All entrance fees to sites between Luxor and Aswan
- English-speaking Egyptologist guide (max 8 guests per group)
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
- Extra meals and beverages
- Personal expenses (laundry, etc.)
- Tipping for guide, driver, crew
- Optional tours (e.g., Abu Simbel)
- Drinks, including water, are not included, even with meals
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 entry documents
- Copy of travel insurance policy
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
- Sun protection, hat, and sunglasses
- Lightweight daypack for excursions
- Reusable water bottle
- Small torch or headlamp for uneven paths
What to wear
- Lightweight, breathable clothing for daytime
- Long sleeves and trousers for sun and temple modesty
- A light layering jacket for cooler evenings on deck
- Comfortable, closed-toe shoes for archaeological sites
- Modest attire covering shoulders and knees for mosques
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. Strollers are practical on the vessel but can be difficult on uneven quays and at archaeological sites; most shore excursions are unsuitable for full-size buggies. We can request baby cots where the vessel has space, but availability is limited and must be confirmed at booking.
Accessibility
Who can join this
The vessel and shore excursions require moderate mobility. Embarkation and disembarkation involve steps and a gangway, often uneven; staff provide handrails but assistance may be limited at smaller river ports. Onboard public areas include stairs between decks; some cabins have one or two steps at the entrance. Shore excursions visit ancient sites with cobbled paths, uneven stone, steep temple steps, and sandy banks. Wheelchair users should note that most river ports and archaeological sites do not have full ramp access, and ship lifts are uncommon. We arrange crew assistance at embarkation and transfers where possible, and we can book ground vehicles with wheelchair access on request. Please tell us about mobility needs when you book so we can advise on feasibility and on-board cabin placement.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
We arrange the cruise with locally based cruise lines that operate diesel and low-sulfur marine engines standard for Nile river vessels; shore transfers are in modern air-conditioned minibuses. We contract local Egyptologists and guides directly, and shore-excursion fees and guide payments go to named local suppliers in Luxor and Aswan. Fresh produce and staff catering are sourced from nearby markets, supporting small vendors in both cities. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and include guidance for guests on low-impact behavior at archaeological sites, such as staying on designated paths and not touching carvings. Where available, we can arrange carbon-offset options at booking and prioritize partners that follow local waste separation and water-conservation practices on board.
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-782327
At a glance
- Length
- 3, 4 or 7 nights
- Embarks
- Mon in Luxor · Fri in Aswan
- Board
- Full Board
- Class
- 5-Star Luxury
