Itineraries
04 Days - 03 Nights – From Aswan to Luxor
Day 1: Arrival in Aswan & Aswan Day Tour
- Arrive at Aswan Airport, where you will be met and transferred to the M/S Nile Excellence. Enjoy a welcome drink and settle into your cabin before lunch onboard.
- In the afternoon, visit Philae Temple with a boat ride to Agilkia Island, followed by the Aswan High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk.
- Enjoy a traditional felucca ride around Elephantine Island before returning to the cruise for dinner and an overnight stay onboard.
Day 2: Sailing & Kom Ombo Temple
- Start with breakfast onboard and enjoy a relaxed morning while sailing along the Nile.
- Have lunch onboard before arriving at Kom Ombo.
- Visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the gods Sobek and Horus, and explore its ancient reliefs and double layout.
- Return to the ship and continue sailing towards Edfu while enjoying views of villages, farmland, and the Nile landscape.
- Dinner and overnight onboard.
- Optional Trip: Abu Simbel Temple.
Day 3: Edfu Temple & Luxor East Bank
- After breakfast, visit Edfu Temple, one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temples and dedicated to Horus.
- Return to the ship and continue sailing towards Luxor.
- After lunch, visit Luxor Temple in the evening and admire its impressive columns, statues, and courtyards under the evening sky.
- Return to the cruise for dinner and overnight stay onboard.
Day 4: Luxor West Bank & Departure
- Enjoy breakfast before disembarking in Luxor.
- Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon.
- Continue to the Karnak Temple Complex and explore its monumental pylons, columns, and ancient sacred spaces.
- Transfer to Luxor Airport or your hotel.
- Optional Trip: Hot Air Balloon Ride.
Cruise Facilities
Sail along the River Nile aboard the M/S Nile Excellence and discover the ancient wonders of Egypt in a comfortable and relaxing way, as this Nile cruise combines spacious suites, dining areas, leisure facilities, and traditional Egyptian entertainment with sightseeing between Luxor and Aswan.
The M/S Nile Excellence Accommodation
The vessel consists of:
- 23 standard suites
- 2 junior double suites
- 2 junior single suites
- 3 royal suites.
The guests can enjoy a large sundeck with a swimming pool and bar, a lounge bar, a reading area, a panorama, and other onboard facilities during their journey. Whether you choose a 3-night Aswan to Luxor cruise or a 4-night Luxor to Aswan cruise, the journey gives you the opportunity to explore some of Egypt’s most famous temples and ancient sites while staying onboard a floating hotel.
The different suite categories make the ship suitable for couples, solo travellers, families, and guests looking for more space during their Nile journey.
Useful Onboard Facilities
The M/S Nile Excellence provides several practical services for a comfortable cruise.
- 24-hour room service
- Laundry service
- On-call medical service
- Bazaar for shopping
- Internet corner
- Reading area
- Central sound system
- Panorama area
- Lounge and piano bars
Safety and Hygiene
Safety and hygiene are also considered onboard, as the ship has:
- Fire alarm system
- Water sprinkler system
- Life jackets
- Escape maps in every room and suite
- Food safety and hygiene procedures
Entertainment Activities
- Belly dancer performances
- Galabeya parties
- Traditional folkloric shows
- Night discotheques.
These activities give guests the chance to enjoy Egyptian music, costumes, dance, and entertainment while exploring the historical spot along the Nile.
Dining Onboard
The M/S Nile Excellence has a 60-seat restaurant arranged for one-setting dining, and meals are served according to the cruise program, and set menus may be offered depending on the schedule. Tea is also served on the sundeck.
Please note that meal arrangements may change without prior notice, as they are served according to the availability.
Relax on the Large Sundeck.
The sundeck consists of
- Swimming pool
- Outdoor seating
- BBQ buffet
The guest can spend some time on the deck between sightseeing visits and can enjoy views of the river, villages, farmland, and changing landscapes.
Book Your M/S Nile Excellence Nile Cruise
Experience the Nile from the comfort of the M/S Nile Excellence and combine Egypt’s ancient temples with relaxing days onboard. Choose your preferred sailing route, suite category, and cruise duration, and enjoy a journey through some of the most important historical sites between Luxor and Aswan.
Important Note: Major credit cards, including Visa, Mastercard, and American Express, are accepted onboard. Currencies listed by the ship include Egyptian pounds, euros, sterling pounds, and US dollars.
Prices Guides
3 Night
Summer Rate: May to Septmeber
- 799 USD per person in a triple suite for the entire trip.
- 849 USD per person in a double suite for the entire trip.
- 1249 USD per person in a single suite for the entire trip.
Winter Rate: October to April
- 999 USD per person in a triple suite for the entire trip.
- 1049 USD per person in a double suite for the entire trip.
- 1549 USD per person in a single suite for the entire trip.
4 Night
Summer Prices: From May till September
- 1049 USD per person in a triple suite for the entire trip.
- 1099 USD per person in a double suite for the entire trip.
- 1599 USD per person in a single suite for the entire trip.
Winter Prices: From October to April
- 1249 USD per person in a triple suite for the entire trip.
- 1299 USD per person in a double suite for the entire trip.
- 1899 USD per person in a single suite for the entire trip.
Prices
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Prices are quoted in USD per person for the entire trip, with all taxes included.
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Special rates apply during Christmas, New Year, Easter, and major events. Please contact us for more details.
Children Policy
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Under 6 years: Free of charge.
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6 to 11 years: 50% discount on the adult rate (when sharing a room with parents).
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12 years and older: Considered adults and charged at the full rate.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusion
- Suite accommodation for the specified duration—three nights onboard for a 3-night/4-day cruise, or four nights onboard for a 4-night/5-day cruise.
- Full-board meals, which encompass daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner, usually served buffet-style or by chosen menu in the main restaurant or Sun Deck.
- Basic beverages, specifically water, tea, and coffee provided during breakfast.
- Guided shore excursions led by an Egyptologist to the main temples and tombs between Aswan and Luxor.
- Unlimited bottled water during the trip excusrions of the sightseeings.
- Entrance fees for all sightseeing that are mentioned in the selected itinerary
- Ground transfers, including pickup and drop-off between the ship and your local hotel, airport, or train station.
- Onboard entertainment.
Exclusion
- Tips and gratuities for the crew, guide, and drivers.
- Drinks, alcoholic beverages, which normally operate on a pay-as-you-go basis at the ship’s bar.
- Optional excursions, such as hot air balloon rides over Luxor, felucca sails in Aswan, or day trips to Abu Simbel.
- Personal expenses, including laundry services, phone calls, and onboard spa treatments.
- International and domestic flights.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation charges are calculated as a percentage of the total package rate, based on the timing of your request:
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Initial Cancellation: If you cancel any time after payment but before the 180-day window, only bank transaction fees, around 10% of the paid amount, will be deducted from your refund.
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180 – 91 Days Prior to Arrival: 10% of the total package rate is charged.
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91 – 60 Days Prior to Arrival: 25% of the total package rate is charged.
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60 – 46 Days Prior to Arrival: 50% of the total package rate is charged.
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45 – 31 Days Prior to Arrival: 75% of the total package rate is charged.
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30 Days to Day of Arrival / No Show: 100% of the total package rate is charged.
4.2. Cancellation policy during special events and seasons
During periods that witness major events and seasons in Egypt, such as solar eclipses, Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays, different reservation policies and prices may apply than the usual policy. You can contact us to review the policy for each period.
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FAQs
Does M/S Nile Excellence have a swimming pool?
Yes. The ship has a swimming pool on the large sundeck, along with a bar and BBQ buffet area.
Does the ship offer room service?
Yes. The factsheet lists 24-hour room service.
Does M/S Nile Excellence have a swimming pool?
Yes. The ship has a swimming pool on the large sundeck, along with a bar and BBQ buffet area.
Do Nile Excellence have New Year 2027 packages?
Yes, it has special packages for New Year at special prices that include onboard celebrations for travelers who want to welcome the new year while sailing on the Nile.