Movenpick Hamees Nile Cruise
A 5-star Nile cruiser with full-board dining, a sun deck, lounge bar, and shore excursions between Luxor and Aswan.
At a glance
- Length
- 8 days · 4 nights
- Embarks
- Mon, Fri
- Board
- Full Board
- Class
- 5-star
- New
Snapshot
Good to know
- Destinations
- Luxor · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan
02Overview
A first look
Morning light moves across the Nile as the Movenpick Hamees Nile Cruise leaves the riverbank, with tea in the lounge bar, a panoramic view from your cabin, and the changing banks unfolding beyond the windows. Between sailing days, our Egyptologists lead shore excursions from Luxor and Aswan to Karnak, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the Valley of the Kings. You can read on the sun deck, dine in the restaurant, or watch village life pass quietly from the river.
The vessel sails weekly in both directions between Luxor and Aswan, so we can match embarkation and disembarkation to your Egypt plans. Discovery Tours Egypt, a licensed Egyptian tour operator, selects and arranges the cruise, with your cabin, sailing schedule, and shore-excursion details confirmed before departure.
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 embarkation from Luxor and disembarkation in Aswan.
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Cabin pricing
Pricing & seasonal rates
Per person in USD, based on cabin sharing. Single supplements apply. Holiday surcharges apply at Christmas, New Year & Easter.
8 Days / 7 Nights · Luxor to Luxor
| Cabin | Low | High | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Cabin | $3,675 | $6,769 | $7,852 |
| Double Cabin | $1,491 | $2,401 | $2,719 |
| Triple Cabin | $1,172 | $1,779 | $1,988 |
5 Days / 4 Nights · Luxor to Aswan
| Cabin | Low | High | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Cabin | $2,269 | $4,037 | $4,656 |
| Double Cabin | $1,021 | $1,541 | $1,723 |
| Triple Cabin | $839 | $1,186 | $1,305 |
4 Days / 3 Nights · Aswan to Luxor
| Cabin | Low | High | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Cabin | $1,800 | $3,126 | $3,590 |
| Double Cabin | $864 | $1,254 | $1,390 |
| Triple Cabin | $727 | $987 | $1,077 |
8 Days / 7 Nights · Aswan to Aswan
| Cabin | Low | High | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Cabin | $3,688 | $6,782 | $7,865 |
| Double Cabin | $1,504 | $2,414 | $2,733 |
| Triple Cabin | $1,186 | $1,792 | $2,002 |
Children 0–5.99 years free · 6–11.99 years pay 50% · 12+ pay full adult price. Children must share a cabin with parents (max 2 per cabin).
Indicative rates only – pricing and cabins fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.
Bundled in
- Pool
- Wi-Fi
- Sun Deck
- Restaurant
- Spa
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- ✓ 3/4/ or 7 nights’ deluxe accommodation on full board basis
- ✓ All sightseeing tours with an English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- ✓ Meet & assist service upon arrival & departure
- ✓ All airport and port transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- ✓ Entrance fees to all listed attractions
- ✓ Complimentary bottle of water per person per day
- ✓ All service charges & taxes
- ✓ Small group tours (maximum 8 participants)
Not included
- ✘ Any additional meals and beverages not specified in the itinerary.
- ✘ Personal expenses, including laundry, minibar, and spa treatments.
- ✘ Tipping for guides, drivers, and cruise staff (optional but recommended).
- ✘ Travel insurance (strongly recommended).
- ✘ Visa fees and international airfare.
Accessibility
Who can join this
The vessel and its excursions require a moderate level of mobility. Boarding and disembarkation typically use gangways with steps and handrails; some ports have ramps but not all. Cabins are accessed by internal staircases on many boats, and only a limited number of vessels have elevator access to all decks. Shore excursions include uneven ancient stone, narrow tomb passages, steep steps and sandy surfaces, for example at the Valley of the Kings and Philae Temple. Wheelchair users should notify us at booking so we can request a suitable cabin and arrange assistance, but full independent wheelchair access cannot be guaranteed on every vessel or at every site. Service animals are accepted with advance notice. If you require a wheelchair-accessible cabin or specialised assistance, please contact us before booking so we can confirm availability and make necessary arrangements.
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Valid passport with at least six months validity
- Sunblock SPF30 or higher and a wide-brim hat
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
- Lightweight daypack or bag for shore excursions
- Reusable water bottle (many vessels provide filtered water)
- Small torch or headlamp for dim tomb passages
- Any required medications and a basic first-aid kit
What to wear
- Lightweight, breathable layers for hot days and cooler evenings
- Shirts or blouses that cover shoulders for temple visits
- Trousers or long skirts for mosque or conservative settings
- A light rain layer in winter months (November to February)
- Closed-toe shoes for archaeological sites and uneven paths
Children & families
Children 0 to 5.99 years travel free; children 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, with a maximum of one child per cabin. Two or more children require their own cabin. Cots are subject to availability on board and should be requested at booking. Strollers are practical on the vessel but can be cumbersome at some embarkation points and archaeological sites where there are steps and uneven surfaces.
Location
On the map
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
We work with cruise lines and on-the-ground suppliers that prioritize local procurement and lower-impact transport. Shore excursions use modern, air-conditioned coaches supplied by local Egyptian transport companies, typically Mercedes or MAN models fitted with GPS and emission controls. On board, vessels generally operate on mains electricity while in port and generator power while sailing, and we encourage partners to follow fuel-efficiency maintenance schedules. Catering sources fresh produce from regional markets in Luxor and Aswan where available, which supports local farmers and reduces food miles. Housekeeping follows a linen and towel reuse programme when offered by the vessel, and single-use plastics are limited where the cruise line has alternatives. Port fees, crew wages and local guide contracts are paid to Egyptian suppliers, which directs revenue to local communities. If you have specific sustainability requirements, tell us at booking and we will request supplier confirmations.
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-128023
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