Concerto Plus Nile Cruise
A 5-star Nile cruiser with panoramic cabins, a sun deck, lounge bar, full-board dining, and weekly sailings between Luxor and Aswan.
At a glance
- Length
- 8 days · 7 nights
- Embarks
- Wed, Sat
- New
02Overview
A first look
At first light, the Nile moves quietly beyond your panoramic window or Nile-view balcony, while the sun deck catches the day’s first warmth. Concerto Plus Nile Cruise gives you a calm base between shore excursions, with a lounge bar, dining room, and cabins arranged by Standard, Deluxe, and Suite class.
Sailing alternates with visits to Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Temple of Horus at Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the Valley of the Kings. The vessel sails weekly in both directions between Luxor and Aswan, with full board from lunch on embarkation through breakfast on disembarkation. We arrange the cruise and shore program through our licensed Egyptian tour operation, with our Egyptologists providing context ashore.
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
The cruise involves boarding via gangway or short pier steps, and many shore excursions include uneven ancient stone, short staircases and sandy surfaces. Wheelchair users should note that most Nile cruisers do not have full lift access between all public decks, and shore visits at Karnak, Valley of the Kings and Philae require walking on cobbles and steps. We can arrange a wheelchair-accessible vehicle for transfers on request; however, some tombs and temple platforms have unavoidable steps. Please contact us with mobility details so we can advise on specific excursions and arrange assistance where possible. Our Egyptologists and crew can help guests with limited mobility, but some excursions will remain physically demanding.
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Valid passport and two photocopies
- Sunscreen SPF30 or higher and lip balm
- Lightweight hat and sunglasses
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
- Reusable water bottle (for refills onboard)
- Small daypack for excursions
- Any personal medication with prescription notes
What to wear
- Lightweight, breathable clothing for daytime
- Long sleeves and long trousers for sun and temple visits
- Covered shoulders and knees for mosques and temples
- A light sweater for cooler evenings on deck
- Comfortable closed shoes for uneven archaeological sites
Children & families
Children aged 0 to 5.99 years travel free; children aged 6 to 11.99 years pay 50% of the adult fare; children 12 years and older pay the full adult price. Children must share a cabin with their parents, one child per cabin maximum; two or more children require a separate cabin. Strollers are practical on board but can be difficult on some shore landings where steps and cobbles are present. High chairs are available on request at the vessel's dining room but cannot be guaranteed until booking is confirmed.
Location
On the map
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
We use air-conditioned coach transfers and modern river cruisers with twin-diesel propulsion for the route between Luxor and Aswan, chosen for fuel efficiency and regular maintenance. Local suppliers, including Egyptologists, guides and crew, are contracted directly by us on short-term, paid assignments to support local employment. On board, waste is separated where ship facilities allow and single-use plastics are reduced, for example bottled water is provided in refillable jugs at meal service. Port fees and landing permissions are paid locally; excursions are guided by registered Egyptologists who hire local boatmen and craftsmen when landing at smaller sites, keeping income within the communities visited. If you prefer further low-impact options, tell us when you book so we can suggest shore-excursion alternatives with less walking or smaller-group timings.
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-495617
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