Ultra Deluxe

Mövenpick Royal Lotus Nile Cruise

Sails
Monday from Luxor, Friday from Aswan
Length
4 nights from Luxor or 3 nights from Aswan
Board
Full board

From, per person$1,126double cabin, full board

About Mövenpick Royal Lotus Nile Cruise

Looking for a Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan? Mövenpick Royal Lotus Nile Cruise is listed in our Ultra Deluxe category and keeps a set weekly schedule, so you can match it to your flights.

Two programs run every week: 4 nights from Luxor on Mondays and 3 nights from Aswan on Fridays. Both are full board.

Our photos of the ship show restaurant, swimming pool, sun deck with loungers and reception lobby. In the photos you can see twin cabins.

Prices begin at $1,126 per person, based on a double cabin and full board. Below you will find the full price table by season and cabin type, so you can see the exact rate for your dates.

Sailing days

EveryMON

4 nights from Luxor

EveryFRI

3 nights from Aswan

Cabins & suites

Double cabin

Two travellers share the cabin. The price is per person.

Triple cabin

Three travellers share the cabin. The price is per person.

Single cabin

One traveller. The single cabin has its own price.

On board

  • Restaurant
  • Swimming pool
  • Sun deck with loungers
  • Reception lobby
  • Twin cabins

Typical program: 4 nights from Luxor

  1. 1
    Day 1 · LuxorBoard in Luxor and visit the east bank

    Check-in is from 12:00. After lunch on board, the first visit is usually Karnak and Luxor Temple the same afternoon.

  2. 2
    Day 2 · Luxor west bankWest bank morning, then sail towards Esna

    An early start for the west bank, since the Valley of the Kings opens at 6:00. The ship sails towards Esna after lunch.

  3. 3
    Day 3 · Edfu and Kom OmboEdfu temple and Kom Ombo

    Edfu in the morning, a long open stretch of river, then Kom Ombo late in the afternoon or early evening.

  4. 4
    Day 4 · AswanAswan: High Dam and Philae

    The High Dam and Philae by motorboat, with an optional afternoon on a felucca or on Elephantine Island.

  5. 5
    Day 5 · AswanBreakfast and check-out

    Breakfast on board, check-out and transfer to the airport, the station or a hotel.

Lock passage, docking times and the order of visits vary by ship and departure date, so read this as a template, not a timetable. We confirm the program of your sailing in writing.

Typical program: 3 nights from Aswan

  1. 1
    Day 1 · AswanBoard in Aswan

    Check-in is from 12:00. The northbound leg starts with Aswan, including Philae.

  2. 2
    Day 2 · Kom Ombo and EdfuKom Ombo and Edfu

    Going north the stops come in reverse: Kom Ombo, then Edfu.

  3. 3
    Day 3 · LuxorLuxor temples and the west bank

    The Luxor temples come last. With three nights aboard, the Valley of the Kings and the other west bank sites have to fit into the final day.

  4. 4
    Day 4 · LuxorBreakfast and check-out

    Breakfast on board, check-out and transfer to the airport, the station or a hotel.

Lock passage, docking times and the order of visits vary by ship and departure date, so read this as a template, not a timetable. We confirm the program of your sailing in writing.

Prices per person

4 nights from Luxor
Price per personSummer May – AugustWinter September – AprilChristmas & New Year
Double cabin$1,336$2,100$2,940
Triple cabin$1,300$2,000$2,800
Single cabin$2,170$3,260$4,564
3 nights from Aswan
Price per personSummer May – AugustWinter September – AprilChristmas & New Year
Double cabin$1,126$1,676$2,346
Triple cabin$1,100$1,600$2,240
Single cabin$1,819$2,800$3,920

Prices are in US dollars, per person for the whole cruise, on a full board basis. Double and triple cabin prices are per person when two or three travellers share; the single cabin price is for one traveller.

The Christmas and New Year price replaces the summer and winter price on those dates.

The price covers full board on board, transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle, the excursions of the program with entrance fees, an English-speaking guide, one bottle of water per person per day on tours, service charges and taxes. Extra meals and drinks, tips and optional tours are not included.

Children sharing their parents’ cabin: under 3 years sail free, 3 to 11 years pay half the adult price (one child per cabin), 12 and over pay the adult price.

Booking policies

Important information
  • Boarding is from 12:00 and cabins are vacated by 8:00 on the last morning.
  • Full board on the ship. Drinks, optional tours and tips are not included.
  • You need a valid passport and the right visa for your nationality. Apply on the official Egyptian eVisa portal.
  • Tell us about any health, mobility or diet need before you book, so that we can plan around it.
Payment and deposit
  • Prices are in US dollars and the price in your written quote is the one that counts.
  • The deposit is 30 percent of the total price (50 percent for trips that start from 18 December to 5 January).
  • The balance is due 15 days before arrival. If you book later than that, the full amount confirms the booking.
  • Payment instructions come with your written quote.
Cancellation and refund

Send every cancellation by email so that we can confirm it in writing. The charge is a percentage of the tour price, and anything you paid above it is refunded.

Days before arrivalNormal dates18 Dec to 5 Jan
Until 61 days20%35%
60 to 31 days35%50%
30 to 15 days50%75%
14 to 1 days, or no-show100%100%

A bank and payment fee of 6 percent is deducted from every refund. Full rules: terms and policies.

Children
  • Children under 3 travel free.
  • Children from 3 to 11.99 years pay 50 percent of the tour price.
  • From 12 years, travellers pay the adult price.
  • On a Nile cruise the child price applies to one child per cabin, sharing the cabin with the parents.

Please give the age of every child at the time of travel when you ask for a quote.

Travel tips

Good to know about Nile cruises

Full Egypt travel guide

Pick the day first

Ships sail on fixed weekly days, choose the one that fits your flights, then the ship.

Children

Under 3 sail free in their parents’ cabin; 3 to 11 pay half; 12+ pay the adult fare.

Meals

Full board on board: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Drinks are usually extra.

Best months

October to April. Summer sailings are cheaper but very hot in the afternoons.

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FAQ

Questions about Mövenpick Royal Lotus Nile Cruise

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When does Mövenpick Royal Lotus Nile Cruise sail?

Mövenpick Royal Lotus Nile Cruise offers these programs: 4 nights from Luxor on Mondays and 3 nights from Aswan on Fridays.

What is on board Mövenpick Royal Lotus Nile Cruise?

The photos of Mövenpick Royal Lotus Nile Cruise show these on board: restaurant, swimming pool, sun deck with loungers, reception lobby and twin cabins.

How much does a cruise on Mövenpick Royal Lotus Nile Cruise cost?

Prices start from $1,126 per person in a double cabin, full board. The price depends on the program, the cabin and the season; the table above lists every price. Send us your dates and we will confirm the price for your sailing.

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