Concerto II Nile Cruise
A Nile cruiser with panoramic windows, a sun deck, lounge bar, and full-board dining.
At a glance
- Length
- 8 days · 7 nights
- Embarks
- Wed, Sat
- New
02Overview
A first look
Morning light moves across the Nile as Concerto II leaves the quayside, with riverbanks, palms, and village life passing beyond the panoramic windows. Between sailing days, the vessel’s shore-excursion program brings you to Karnak, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the Valley of the Kings, while the sun deck and lounge bar give you space to watch the landscape change.
The vessel sails weekly in both directions between Luxor and Aswan, with embarkation and disembarkation in those cities. We select and arrange your cabin, full-board service, and shore excursions through a licensed Egyptian tour operator, so your Egyptologist and onshore arrangements are confirmed before you board.
The route
Luxor and Aswan
- EdfuThe Temple of Horus
- Kom OmboThe Temple of Sobek
Choose your direction
- Luxor → Aswan4 nightsupstream, against the current
- Aswan → Luxor3 nightsdownstream, with the current
- Round-trip7 nightsreturn to Luxor or Aswan
Both directions
Where this ship sails
This vessel works more than one stretch of the river. The direction changes the order of the temples, the number of nights and which city you fly out of.
At sea
Detailed itinerary
Based on round-trip embarkation from LUXOR. On 7-night round-trips each site is visited once.
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Accessibility
Who can join this
This Nile cruise involves boarding via a gangway with steps onto the vessel, moving between narrow corridors and staircases, and negotiating uneven quayside surfaces at some ports. On-board cabins are typically reached by stairs; some vessels we arrange have a passenger lift but many do not, so wheelchair users should check with us before booking. Shore excursions include walking on uneven ancient stone, temple steps, and soft sand at riverbanks, and often require short transfers from the vessel to landing stages. We can arrange assistance at embarkation and disembarkation and will meet you at the airport with a name sign; please tell us about mobility needs and any medical equipment in advance so we can confirm whether the specific assigned cruiser can accommodate you.
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Valid passport and printed booking voucher
- Sunscreen SPF30 or higher and a wide-brim hat
- Comfortable closed shoes for temple visits and sandals for the vessel
- Small daypack for shore excursions, water bottle (refillable)
- Lightweight rain shell or windbreaker for cooler evenings
- Any prescription medicines and a basic first-aid kit
- Plug adapter for Type C or F sockets (verify with us first)
What to wear
- Lightweight, breathable layers for daytime heat
- Long trousers or skirts and covered shoulders for temples and mosques
- A light sweater or fleece for cooler nights on deck
- Non-slip shoes for gangways, stone steps and uneven surfaces
- Smart casual outfit for the vessel's dining room
Children & families
Children aged 0 to 5.99 years travel free when sharing a cabin with parents. Children aged 6 to 11.99 years pay 50% of the adult price; children 12 years and older pay the full adult price. Children must share a cabin with their parents, maximum one child per cabin; two or more children require a separate cabin. Strollers are practical on most quays but can be awkward on landing stages and temple approaches; ships vary in available cots and high chairs, so please request these at the time of booking and we will confirm availability with the assigned cruise.
Location
On the map
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
We use road transfers with modern air-conditioned coaches for airport links and local transfers; on the Nile the passenger vessel sails under the cruise line's fuel and engine standards rather than ours. We prioritise vessels with efficient diesel engines and smaller passenger counts to reduce per-person emissions. Local crew, caterers and guides are hired through established Egyptian suppliers we have worked with for years; excursions support licensed local Egyptologists and licensed boatmen in Aswan and Luxor. On-board laundry and provisioning follow supplier procedures; guests are encouraged to reuse towels and decline daily linen changes to reduce water and energy use. Where possible we source produce from nearby markets and support community-run crafts shops during shore excursions; ask us for more detail on the specific cruiser assigned to your booking.
Licensed local Egyptologists
ETAA-credentialed, on payroll
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow MoTA visitor caps and no-touch protocols
Carbon-aware itineraries
Domestic flights only when train/road is impractical
If plans change
Cancellation
- More than 30 days
- Full refund less a £50 admin fee
- 15–30 days
- 50% refund
- Within 14 days
- No refund – date changes considered case by case
Product ID: CRU-NIL-931276
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