Duration
4 daysEllie Nile Cruise
Location
Luxor & Aswan, EgyptPrice
From USD 600Reviews
4.8 (12 reviews)Support
Local teamOverview
The Ellie Nile Cruise works the classic stretch of river between Luxor and Aswan, the run that takes in more standing pharaonic architecture than any comparable distance in Egypt. Two programmes are offered: four nights and five days sailing upstream from Luxor, and three nights and four days downstream from Aswan. Both are full board, and both include the guided temple visits along the way rather than selling them as extras at the gangway. Cabins are sold as singles, doubles and triples, and the rate table on this page is the total for the cabin in each case — the headline figure is what one traveller pays sharing a double. Rates move between the winter and summer seasons; tell us your dates and we will confirm which band applies before anything is booked.
Tour Highlights
- Karnak and Luxor temples on the east bank
- The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple and the Colossi of Memnon
- The Ptolemaic temple of Horus at Edfu
- The twin temple of Sobek and Haroeris at Kom Ombo
- Philae temple, the High Dam and the unfinished obelisk at Aswan
- Sailing days on deck between Esna and Edfu
Included & Excluded
Included
- Cabin accommodation on board
- Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- All guided sightseeing shown in the programme
- Entrance fees to the listed temples and sites
- Egyptologist guide
- Transfers to and from the vessel
- Taxes & Services
- Bottled water during tours
Excluded
- International and domestic flights
- Egypt entry visa
- Any optional tours
- Drinks and items of a personal nature
- Tipping
Ellie Nile Cruise Prices
| Cabin | Winter season | Summer season |
|---|---|---|
| Single cabin | $1,320 | $1,050 |
| Double cabin | $1,450 · $725 each | $1,200 · $600 each |
| Triple cabin | $2,200 · $734 each | $1,800 · $600 each |
Prices are the total for the cabin in US dollars for the whole cruise; the second figure is what one traveller pays sharing it. Winter and summer dates are confirmed with your booking.
Before You Book
What the price includes
- Quoted in US dollars, per person, for the whole trip — not per night.
- All taxes and VAT are included in the figure shown.
- Christmas and Easter are priced separately. Ask us early for those dates.
Children
Ages count as they are on the day you travel.
- Under 6Free
- 6 to 11Half the adult fare
- 12 and overFull adult fare
A child travelling free shares their parents’ cabin and has no separate bed.
Cancellation
Counted from your sailing date. Tell us as early as you can — most of this scale costs nothing.
- More than 30 days beforeNothing
- 30 to 15 days before25% of the total
- 14 to 8 days before50% of the total
- 7 to 2 days before75% of the total
- Within 48 hours, or no-showThe full amount
Christmas, New Year and Easter sailings are held on stricter terms, which we confirm in writing before you pay. If we cancel a sailing, you are refunded in full.
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Verified Nile Cruise Reviews
4.8 (12 reviews)
A smooth and memorable Nile journey
We enjoyed the 4 Nights Nile Cruise with Abu Simbel and found the schedule easy to follow. The balance between time on board and sightseeing at Luxor Temple worked very well. We would happily recommend this experience to friends visiting Egypt.
A smooth and memorable Nile journey
We enjoyed the 4 Nights Nile Cruise with Abu Simbel and found the schedule easy to follow. The balance between time on board and sightseeing at Kom Ombo worked very well. We would happily recommend this experience to friends visiting Egypt.
Una forma cómoda de conocer el Alto Egipto
Elegimos el 5 Days Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan para nuestro primer viaje y fue una buena decisión. El equilibrio entre el tiempo a bordo y la visita a the Aswan riverfront fue excelente. Fue una parte inolvidable de nuestras vacaciones.




