Double cabin
Two travellers share the cabin. The price is per person.
Deluxe
Nile Excellence Nile Cruise
- Sails
- Thursday from Luxor, Monday from Aswan
- Length
- 4 nights from Luxor or 3 nights from Aswan
- Board
- Full board
From, per person$750double cabin, full board
About Nile Excellence Nile Cruise
Nile Excellence Nile Cruise is a Nile cruise ship in the Deluxe category on the classic Luxor to Aswan stretch of the river. It is one of 29 ships we offer on this route and it sails on a fixed weekly timetable.
Choose between 3 nights from Aswan on Mondays and 4 nights from Luxor on Thursdays, so the same ship works for travellers arriving in Luxor or in Aswan. Full board applies to both programs.
What we list on board: lounge, restaurant, open-air deck seating, swimming pool, sun deck with loungers and gift shop. Cabin types shown in the photos: double cabins.
Rates for Nile Excellence Nile Cruise are on request because they depend on your dates and cabin choice. Send us your travel dates and the number of travellers, and we reply with a clear price in US dollars.
Sailing days
EveryTHU
4 nights from Luxor
EveryMON
3 nights from Aswan
Cabins & suites
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
- Lounge
- Restaurant
- Open-air deck seating
- Swimming pool
- Sun deck with loungers
- Gift shop
- Double cabins
Typical program: 4 nights from Luxor
- 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
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
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
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
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
Day 1 · AswanBoard in Aswan
Check-in is from 12:00. The northbound leg starts with Aswan, including Philae.
- 2
Day 2 · Kom Ombo and EdfuKom Ombo and Edfu
Going north the stops come in reverse: Kom Ombo, then Edfu.
- 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
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
| Price per person | Summer May – August | Winter September – April | Christmas & New Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double cabin | $900 | $1,115 | $1,561 |
| Triple cabin | $880 | $1,000 | $1,400 |
| Single cabin | $1,425 | $1,590 | $2,226 |
| Price per person | Summer May – August | Winter September – April | Christmas & New Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double cabin | $750 | $925 | $1,295 |
| Triple cabin | $740 | $915 | $1,281 |
| Single cabin | $1,285 | $1,415 | $1,981 |
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 arrival | Normal dates | 18 Dec to 5 Jan |
|---|---|---|
| Until 61 days | 20% | 35% |
| 60 to 31 days | 35% | 50% |
| 30 to 15 days | 50% | 75% |
| 14 to 1 days, or no-show | 100% | 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
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.
Traveller reviews
What our travellers say
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FAQ
Questions about Nile Excellence Nile Cruise
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When does Nile Excellence Nile Cruise sail?
Nile Excellence Nile Cruise offers these programs: 3 nights from Aswan on Mondays and 4 nights from Luxor on Thursdays.
What is on board Nile Excellence Nile Cruise?
The photos of Nile Excellence Nile Cruise show these on board: lounge, restaurant, open-air deck seating, swimming pool, sun deck with loungers, gift shop and double cabins.
How much does a cruise on Nile Excellence Nile Cruise cost?
Prices start from $750 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.
Nile cruise packages
Packages with a Nile cruise
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- 4 nights Luxor to Aswan, Standard category, full board
- Sleeper train, Nile cruise, road convoy, one domestic flight
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9 Days Egypt with Alexandria & Nile Cruise
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- 4 nights Luxor to Aswan, Standard category, full board
- Private vehicle, sleeper train, Nile cruise, one domestic flight
Classic Egypt Tours 8 days / 7 nights Aswan · Cairo · Luxor
8 Days Cairo & Nile Cruise by Sleeper Train
Two nights in Cairo, a sleeper train to Luxor, then 4 nights on the Nile down to Aswan. You fly back to Cairo on day 8.
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