Movenpick Hamees Nile Cruise
A 5-star Nile cruiser with full-board dining, a sun deck, lounge bar, and shore excursions between Luxor and Aswan.
At a glance
- Length
- 4 days · 3 nights
- Embarks
- Mon, Fri
- Board
- Full Board
- Class
- 5-star
- Luxury
- Cultural
- Archaeology & history
- Couples·
- Groups·
- Seniors
Snapshot
Good to know
- Destinations
- Luxor · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan
02Overview
A first look
Morning light moves across the Nile as the Movenpick Hamees Nile Cruise leaves the riverbank, with tea in the lounge bar, a panoramic view from your cabin, and the changing banks unfolding beyond the windows. Between sailing days, our Egyptologists lead shore excursions from Luxor and Aswan to Karnak, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the Valley of the Kings. You can read on the sun deck, dine in the restaurant, or watch village life pass quietly from the river.
The vessel sails weekly in both directions between Luxor and Aswan, so we can match embarkation and disembarkation to your Egypt plans. Discovery Tours Egypt, a licensed Egyptian tour operator, selects and arranges the cruise, with your cabin, sailing schedule, and shore-excursion details confirmed before departure.
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
Both directions
Where this ship sails
This vessel works more than one stretch of the river. The direction changes the order of the temples, the number of nights and which city you fly out of.
On board
Detailed itinerary
Based on embarkation from Luxor and disembarkation in Aswan.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Bundled in
- Pool
- Wi-Fi
- Sun Deck
- Restaurant
- Spa
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- ✓ 3/4/ or 7 nights’ deluxe accommodation on full board basis
- ✓ All sightseeing tours with an English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- ✓ Meet & assist service upon arrival & departure
- ✓ All airport and port transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- ✓ Entrance fees to all listed attractions
- ✓ Complimentary bottle of water per person per day
- ✓ All service charges & taxes
- ✓ Small group tours (maximum 8 participants)
Not included
- ✘ Any additional meals and beverages not specified in the itinerary.
- ✘ Personal expenses, including laundry, minibar, and spa treatments.
- ✘ Tipping for guides, drivers, and cruise staff (optional but recommended).
- ✘ Travel insurance (strongly recommended).
- ✘ Visa fees and international airfare.
Accessibility
Who can join this
The vessel and its excursions require a moderate level of mobility. Boarding and disembarkation typically use gangways with steps and handrails; some ports have ramps but not all. Cabins are accessed by internal staircases on many boats, and only a limited number of vessels have elevator access to all decks. Shore excursions include uneven ancient stone, narrow tomb passages, steep steps and sandy surfaces, for example at the Valley of the Kings and Philae Temple. Wheelchair users should notify us at booking so we can request a suitable cabin and arrange assistance, but full independent wheelchair access cannot be guaranteed on every vessel or at every site. Service animals are accepted with advance notice. If you require a wheelchair-accessible cabin or specialised assistance, please contact us before booking so we can confirm availability and make necessary arrangements.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
We work with cruise lines and on-the-ground suppliers that prioritize local procurement and lower-impact transport. Shore excursions use modern, air-conditioned coaches supplied by local Egyptian transport companies, typically Mercedes or MAN models fitted with GPS and emission controls. On board, vessels generally operate on mains electricity while in port and generator power while sailing, and we encourage partners to follow fuel-efficiency maintenance schedules. Catering sources fresh produce from regional markets in Luxor and Aswan where available, which supports local farmers and reduces food miles. Housekeeping follows a linen and towel reuse program when offered by the vessel, and single-use plastics are limited where the cruise line has alternatives. Port fees, crew wages and local guide contracts are paid to Egyptian suppliers, which directs revenue to local communities. If you have specific sustainability requirements, tell us at booking and we will request supplier confirmations.
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
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Valid passport with at least six months validity
- Sunblock SPF30 or higher and a wide-brim hat
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
- Lightweight daypack or bag for shore excursions
- Reusable water bottle (many vessels provide filtered water)
- Small torch or headlamp for dim tomb passages
- Any required medications and a basic first-aid kit
What to wear
- Lightweight, breathable layers for hot days and cooler evenings
- Shirts or blouses that cover shoulders for temple visits
- Trousers or long skirts for mosque or conservative settings
- A light rain layer in winter months (November to February)
- Closed-toe shoes for archaeological sites and uneven paths
Children & families
Children 0 to 5.99 years travel free; children 6 to 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, with a maximum of one child per cabin. Two or more children require their own cabin. Cots are subject to availability on board and should be requested at booking. Strollers are practical on the vessel but can be cumbersome at some embarkation points and archaeological sites where there are steps and uneven surfaces.
Prices by sailing
Prices are per person in USD, from 2 people sharing a double cabin. Each price covers the full sailing, the guided sightseeing programme along the route, and your arrival and departure transfers between the vessel and the local airport or railway station.
| Sailing | October – Aprilcurrent season | May – September | Peak dates18 Dec – 6 Jan, 21 Mar – 4 Apr, 9 Apr – 23 Apr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 nights · Aswan → Luxorembarks Fridays | October – April: from $2,013single cabin $3,105triple cabin $1,994 | May – September: from $1,233single cabin $1,779triple cabin $1,214 | Peak dates: from $2,286single cabin $3,569triple cabin $2,263 |
| 4 nights · Luxor → Aswanembarks Mondays | October – April: from $2,556single cabin $4,012triple cabin $2,529 | May – September: from $1,516single cabin $2,244triple cabin $1,490 | Peak dates: from $2,920single cabin $4,630triple cabin $2,888 |
| 7 nights · Luxor → Luxorembarks Mondays | October – April: from $4,181single cabin $6,729triple cabin $4,136 | May – September: from $2,361single cabin $3,635triple cabin $2,316 | Peak dates: from $4,818single cabin $7,812triple cabin $4,764 |
| 7 nights · Aswan → Aswanembarks Fridays | October – April: from $4,202single cabin $6,750triple cabin $4,156 | May – September: from $2,382single cabin $3,656triple cabin $2,337 | Peak dates: from $4,839single cabin $7,833triple cabin $4,785 |
Peak dates: 18 Dec – 6 Jan, 21 Mar – 4 Apr, 9 Apr – 23 Apr. Choose your sailing 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.
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.
If plans change
Cancellation
- More than 30 days
- 75% refund, or 100% as credit for future travel
- 15–30 days
- 50% refund, or 75% as credit
- 7–14 days
- 25% refund, or 50% as credit
- 2–6 days
- No refund; 25% as credit
- Under 48 hours or no-show
- No refund or credit
Notice is counted from your arrival in Egypt. Some vessels have their own terms; if yours does, we tell you before any payment is made.Read our full cancellation and refund policy
Location
On the map
Product ID: CRU-NIL-128023
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