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Nile Palace Cruise

Nile Palace Cruise

Luxor · Aswan · Red Sea

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Overview About Nile Palace Cruise

Imagine sailing the Nile on a newly renovated 5-star vessel, mooring beside ancient temples, and dining under the stars on the sundeck. The Nile Palace Cruise makes this dream a reality with its 68 uniform cabins, each 20 square metres with sliding panoramic windows, and a guest capacity that keeps public spaces uncrowded. The Nile Palace Cruise glides between Luxor and Aswan with a sundeck pool and Jacuzzi, an onboard gym, and full-board dining in the main restaurant, giving you a Nile journey that feels both polished and quietly personal.

What's Included in Your Cruise Package?

  • Personal welcome – Meet-and-assist service on arrival and departure
  • Comfortable stay – 3 or 4 nights onboard the Nile Palace Cruise with full-board meals
  • All meals – Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served daily in the main restaurant
  • Guided tours – All sightseeing as per the itinerary, including Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo, and Philae
  • Entry covered – Entrance fees to every site named in the itinerary
  • Expert guide – Licensed Egyptologist throughout the cruise
  • Private transfers – Air-conditioned vehicles for arrival and departure transfers
  • No hidden fees – All service charges and taxes already covered
  • Tips for the guide, driver, and crew
  • Beverages beyond the water, tea, and coffee served with meals
  • Optional excursions such as Abu Simbel, the hot air balloon, or the Sound & Light Show
  • Flights between Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan
  • Personal items like laundry, phone calls, or souvenirs
  • Egypt entry visa fees and travel insurance

Nile Palace Cruise Itinerary

Day 1 – Aswan City Tour & Embarkation

  • Meet-and-assist at Aswan Airport, train station, or hotel

  • Visit the Aswan High Dam, a modern engineering marvel built to control the Nile

  • Motorboat ride to the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis

  • Explore the Unfinished Obelisk, still carved into the ancient granite quarries

  • Transfer to embark the Nile Palace Cruise before lunchtime

  • Welcome lunch on board

  • Dinner and overnight stay in Aswan

  • Meals: Lunch – Dinner

  • Overnight: Aswan

Day 2 – Kom Ombo Temple & Sail to Edfu

  • Breakfast on board

  • Leisurely morning as the ship sails toward Kom Ombo

  • Lunch served while cruising

  • Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, the rare double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder

  • Explore the Crocodile Mummification Museum beside the temple

  • Continue sailing toward Edfu

  • Sunset tea and coffee on the sun deck

  • Dinner and overnight in Edfu

  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

  • Overnight: Edfu

Day 3 – Edfu Temple & Luxor East Bank

  • Breakfast on board

  • Horse-drawn carriage ride to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of Egypt's best-preserved temples

  • Return to the ship and sail to Luxor via the Esna Lock

  • Lunch on board while cruising

  • Afternoon visit to Luxor's East Bank:

  • Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious complex in the world

  • Luxor Temple, connected to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes

  • Dinner on board with evening entertainment

  • Overnight stay in Luxor

  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

  • Overnight: Luxor

Day 4 – Luxor West Bank & Departure

  • Optional sunrise hot air balloon ride over the Nile Valley

  • Breakfast on board and check-out

  • Visit Luxor's West Bank:

  • Valley of the Kings (entry to 3 tombs included)

  • Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari

  • Colossi of Memnon

  • Transfer to Luxor Airport, train station, or hotel

  • Meals: Breakfast

Day 1 – Luxor East Bank & Embarkation

  • Meet-and-assist at Luxor Airport, train station, or hotel

  • Transfer to board the Nile Palace Cruise before lunch

  • Welcome meal on board

  • Afternoon visit to Luxor's East Bank:

  • Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious complex in the world

  • Luxor Temple, illuminated by the afternoon sun

  • Return to the cruise for dinner and a relaxing evening

  • Overnight in Luxor

  • Meals: Lunch – Dinner

  • Overnight: Luxor

Day 2 – Luxor West Bank & Sail to Edfu

  • Optional sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor

  • Breakfast on board

  • Explore Luxor's West Bank:

  • Valley of the Kings (entry to 3 tombs included)

  • Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari

  • Colossi of Memnon

  • Return to the ship for lunch

  • Begin sailing south toward Edfu, passing through Esna Lock

  • Tea and coffee on the sun deck at sunset

  • Dinner and overnight on board in Edfu

  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

  • Overnight: Edfu

Day 3 – Edfu Temple & Kom Ombo Temple

  • Breakfast on board

  • Horse-drawn carriage ride to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, the best-preserved temple in Egypt

  • Sail toward Kom Ombo

  • Lunch served on board

  • Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder

  • Explore the Crocodile Mummification Museum and carved medical instruments

  • Sail toward Aswan

  • Dinner on board followed by a festive Galabeya Party

  • Overnight sailing to Aswan

  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

  • Overnight: On board (sailing toward Aswan)

Day 4 – Aswan City Tour

  • Breakfast on board

  • Visit the Unfinished Obelisk, an ancient granite monument

  • Visit the Aswan High Dam, built to control the Nile

  • Motorboat ride to the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis

  • Return to the ship for lunch

  • Afternoon felucca ride around Elephantine Island

  • Dinner on board followed by a Nubian folkloric show

  • Overnight stay in Aswan

  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

  • Overnight: Aswan

Day 5 – Departure

  • Breakfast on board

  • Disembarkation at 08:00 AM

  • Transfer to Aswan Airport, train station, or hotel

  • Meals: Breakfast

Day 1 – Hurghada Embarkation

  • Meet-and-assist at Hurghada Airport

  • Transfer to board the Nile Palace Cruise

  • Lunch and dinner on board

  • Overnight sailing

  • Meals: Lunch – Dinner

Day 2 – Luxor East Bank

  • Breakfast on board

  • Arrive in Luxor

  • Visit Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple

  • Lunch and dinner on board

  • Overnight in Luxor

  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

  • Overnight: Luxor

Day 3 – Luxor West Bank & Sail to Esna

  • Breakfast on board

  • Visit the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon

  • Lunch on board

  • Sail toward Esna and pass through the Esna Lock

  • Dinner and overnight on board

  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

  • Overnight: On board

Day 4 – Edfu Temple

  • Breakfast on board

  • Horse-drawn carriage ride to the Temple of Horus at Edfu

  • Sail toward Kom Ombo

  • Lunch, dinner, and overnight on board

  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

  • Overnight: On board

Day 5 – Kom Ombo Temple & Sail to Aswan

  • Breakfast on board

  • Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo

  • Sail toward Aswan

  • Lunch, dinner, and overnight on board

  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

  • Overnight: On board

Day 6 – Aswan City Tour

  • Breakfast on board

  • Visit the Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk

  • Optional excursion to Abu Simbel Temple

  • Lunch, dinner, and overnight in Aswan

  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

  • Overnight: Aswan

Day 7 – Sail to Luxor

  • Full day of sailing from Aswan to Luxor

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on board

  • Relax on the sun deck and enjoy the final views of the Nile

  • Evening farewell dinner on board

  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

  • Overnight: On board

Day 8 – Departure

  • Breakfast on board

  • Disembarkation and transfer to Hurghada Airport

  • Meals: Breakfast

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Good to Know Before Travel

Prices are in US Dollars (USD). You can also pay in Euros, British Pounds, or Egyptian Pounds at the day's exchange rate.

Yes. A 25% surcharge applies during Christmas, New Year, and Easter due to high demand.

  • Regular dates: 30% deposit

  • Peak season (Christmas, New Year, Easter): 50% deposit

The balance is due 15 days before you arrive in Egypt.

We'll email you a confirmation, your final itinerary, a payment receipt, and all travel documents.

  • 30+ days before: Full refund (minus bank fees)

  • 15-29 days before: 25% charge

  • 7-14 days before: 50% charge

  • Less than 7 days or no-show: 100% charge

Refunds are processed within 14 business days after you request a cancellation.

(When sharing with two full-paying adults)

  • Under 2 years: Free

  • 2-5 years: 25% of adult price

  • 6-11 years: 50% of adult price

  • 12 years and above: Full adult price

Yes, tipping ("baksheesh") is customary but not required. Suggested tips:

  • Tour guide: $15-$20 per day per group

  • Driver: $5-$10 per day per group

  • Cruise crew: $10 per person per night

Carry small USD or EGP bills for convenience.

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Frequently asked questions About Nile Palace Cruise — Nile Palace Cruise

The ship has 68 uniform cabins, each measuring 20 square metres. They are spread across three passenger decks, with 18 cabins on the first floor, 22 on the second, and 28 on the third.

Every cabin includes individual air conditioning, a private en-suite bathroom with shower and hairdryer, a satellite TV with DVD player, a minibar, a tea and coffee station, and an electronic safety deposit box. Cabins also feature sliding windows that open to the Nile breeze.

The main restaurant serves full-board meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The cuisine mixes Egyptian and international dishes, with menus that vary throughout your journey. Evening entertainment and a bar lounge are also available after dinner.

No. The Nile Palace Cruise does not serve alcohol on board. Some guests have noted that this is different from other Nile cruise ships, so it is worth confirming before you book if this matters to you.

Light, comfortable clothing works for most of the day on board. When visiting temples or local villages, cover your shoulders and knees. A light layer is useful for cooler evenings on the sundeck.

Check-in is available at noon, giving you time to settle in before lunch on board. Disembarkation takes place at 8:00 AM on your final day.

Yes. The ship supplies baby cots and extra beds on request. Children under 2 stay free; ages 2 to under 6 receive a 25% discount, ages 6 to under 12 receive 50% off, and ages 12 and above pay the full adult rate.

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