Nebu Nile Cruise
A 5-star Nile cruiser with panoramic cabins, a sun deck, lounge bar, full-board dining, and guided shore excursions.
At a glance
- Length
- 8 days · 7 nights
- Embarks
- Wed, Sat
- Board
- Full Board
- Class
- 5-star
- New
02Overview
A first look
By late afternoon, the Nile turns copper beside the sun deck, while the lounge bar settles into a quieter rhythm and the riverbank slips past. From your cabin, panoramic windows or a Nile-view balcony frame villages, palms, and changing desert light as the vessel sails between Luxor and Aswan.
Life aboard Nebu Nile Cruise balances sailing days with shore excursions to Karnak, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the Valley of the Kings. The vessel sails weekly in both directions, with embarkation and disembarkation in Luxor or Aswan. We arrange your cabin, full-board meals, and shore-excursion program, while our licensed Egyptian tour operator coordinates the details with experienced Egyptologists.
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 Aswan and disembarkation in LUXOR.
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- 4
- 5
Bundled in
- Sun deck with swimming pool
- Restaurant (top-deck breakfast dining)
- Bar / Lounge with entertainment
- Spa
- Fitness center
- WiFi throughout
- Elevator
- 24-hour doctor on call
- Gift shop
- Concierge service
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- 3 or 4 nights’ luxury accommodation onboard (full board)
- Meet and assist on arrival and departure
- Private transfers in modern air-conditioned vehicles
- All Nile Cruise excursions as per itinerary (private)
- Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan
- Expert English-speaking Egyptologist guide (max 8 guests)
- Complimentary 1 bottle of water per person per day
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
- Extra meals and beverages not specified
- Personal expenses (laundry, etc.)
- Tipping for guide, driver, and crew
- Optional tours (e.g., Abu Simbel)
Accessibility
Who can join this
The vessel and shore excursions require moderate mobility: guests should manage short walks on uneven stone, stepped temple entrances, and gangway boarding from the quay. Cabins are reached by one to two internal stair flights on many Nile cruisers; some ships have a lift but this cannot be guaranteed. Shore excursions include cobblestones, low temple doorways and unshaded outdoor areas, and may involve stepping into small motorboats for island landings. Wheelchair users should contact us before booking so we can confirm the assigned ship's accessibility features and arrange suitable assistance. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator, we coordinate meet-and-assist at embarkation and will note mobility needs, but complete wheelchair independence on every pier and at every site cannot be promised due to historic site infrastructure.
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Valid passport and visas where required
- Printed or mobile booking confirmation and ID
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
- High-SPF sunscreen and a wide-brim hat
- Reusable water bottle (empty through airport security)
- Lightweight daypack for excursions
- Prescription medications and a small first-aid kit
What to wear
- Lightweight, breathable clothing for hot afternoons
- Long sleeves or a shawl for sun and temple modesty requirements
- Trousers or knee-length skirts for mosque and temple visits
- A light jacket for cooler early mornings and evenings on deck
- Non-slip closed shoes for temple steps and gangways
Children & families
Children 0 to 5.99 years travel free when sharing a cabin with two paying adults. Children 6 to 11.99 years pay 50% of the adult fare, and those aged 12 and over pay the full adult price. Children must share the parents' cabin; a maximum of one child per cabin is permitted. Two or more children require a separate cabin. Strollers are practical on the vessel deck but can be cumbersome at temple entrances and on uneven quays; high chairs are available on request but vary by ship, so please tell us at booking.
Location
On the map
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
The cruise uses diesel-powered river vessels; on-board energy is primarily from the ship's generators while sailing and alongside the quay. We select partners who maintain vessels to international safety and emissions norms and who operate modern, air-conditioned coaches for any land transfers requested. Local procurement is standard: most produce, breads and fresh fish for the dining room are sourced from Nile-side markets and Aswan and Luxor suppliers. Excursion guides are hired locally, and entrance fees contribute to site conservation through the existing Egyptian site management structures. We do not operate the vessels: we arrange carefully selected cruisers and monitor supplier practices. Guests can reduce footprint by declining daily towel changes and using refillable water bottles; recycling provision varies by ship.
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-113420
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