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From per person$960
Nile Cruise 5-Star Standard Aswan → LUXOR

Royal Ruby Nile Cruise

Small-group Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor

At a glance

Length
8 days · 7 nights
Embarks
Mon, Fri
Board
Full Board
Class
5-star
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02 Overview

A first look

Board in Aswan or Luxor and sail the Nile while Egyptologists lead the site visits. Tours generally start early to avoid midday heat and the busiest coach times.

The route

Luxor and Aswan

  1. LuxorKarnak & the Valley of the KingsEmbark
  2. EdfuThe Temple of Horus
  3. Kom OmboThe Temple of Sobek
  4. AswanPhilae Temple & the High DamDisembark

Choose your direction

  • Luxor → Aswan4 nightsupstream, against the current
  • Aswan → Luxor3 nightsdownstream, with the current
  • Round-trip7 nightsreturn to Luxor or Aswan

At sea

Detailed itinerary

Based on embarkation from Aswan and disembarkation in LUXOR.

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Cabin pricing

Pricing & seasonal rates

Per person in USD, based on cabin sharing. Single supplements apply. Holiday surcharges apply at Christmas, New Year & Easter.

4 Days / 3 Nights · Aswan to Luxor

Cabin Jan to AprilMay to August
Double Cabin$960$960
Single Cabin$1,360$1,360

5 Days / 4 Nights · Luxor to Aswan

Cabin Jan to AprilMay to August
Double Cabin$1,120$1,120
Single Cabin$1,650$1,650

Children 0–5.99 years free · 6–11.99 years pay 50% · 12+ pay full adult price. Children must share a cabin with parents (max 2 per cabin).

Indicative rates only – pricing and cabins fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.

On property

What's here

  • restaurant
  • bar
  • wifi
  • pool
  • rooftop-terrace
  • parking

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.

Before you go

What to pack & wear

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.

Location

On the map

Luxor and Aswan — where it sails in EgyptMediterranean SeaRed SeaWestern DesertEastern DesertLake NasserLuxorEdfuKom OmboAswanCairoAbu SimbelN
Cairo lies north; your cruise is the gold stretch in the south. The Nile flows north, so sailing upstream means heading south.

If plans change

Cancellation

More than 30 days
Full refund less a £50 admin fee
15–30 days
50% refund
Within 14 days
No refund – date changes considered case by case

Last updated 1 July 2026 Product ID: CRU-NIL-854613

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