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Radamis II Nile Cruise

A 5-star Nile cruiser with panoramic cabins, a sun deck, lounge bar, dining room, pool, and full-board dining.

At a glance

Length
8 days · 7 nights
Embarks
Mon, Fri
Board
Full Board
Class
5-star
  • New

02Overview

A first look

By late afternoon, the Nile carries the soft sounds of river traffic past the sun deck, while the limestone banks turn gold beyond your panoramic window. Radamis II Nile Cruise gives you a calm base between shore excursions, with graded cabins, a lounge bar, and a dining room for unhurried meals after time ashore.

The vessel sails weekly in both directions between Luxor and Aswan, with the program alternating sailing days and visits to Karnak, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the Valley of the Kings. Our Egyptologists bring each site into context, and we arrange the embarkation, disembarkation, cabin booking, and shore-excursion details through a licensed Egyptian tour operator.

The route

Luxor and Aswan

  1. LuxorKarnak & the Valley of the KingsEmbark
  2. EdfuThe Temple of Horus
  3. Kom OmboThe Temple of Sobek
  4. AswanPhilae Temple & the High DamDisembark

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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Bundled in

  • Pool
  • Wi-Fi
  • Sun Deck
  • Barbecue area
  • Gift Shop
  • Laundry service
  • 24-hour Doctor
  • LCD satellite TV

The fine print

What's included – and what isn't

Included

  • 03, 04, or 07 nights’ accommodation on full board basis
  • Meet & assist service upon arrival & departure
  • Assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions
  • All guided excursions with English-speaking Egyptologist (small group, max 8)
  • All transfers in private, air-conditioned deluxe vehicles
  • Entrance fees to all sights listed in the itinerary
  • 1 complimentary bottle of water per person per day
  • All service charges & taxes included

Accessibility

Who can join this

This cruise involves regular embarkation and disembarkation via a ship gangway, which normally includes a short flight of steps and a narrow ramp area. Onboard public areas and most cabins are reached by stairs between decks; elevators are uncommon on Nile cruisers and may not be available. Shore excursions include walking on uneven ancient stone, stepped tomb entrances, sandy riverbank approaches and cobblestone streets, with some sites offering long staircases and limited shade. Wheelchair users should note that full step-free access is rarely available on standard Nile vessels, and transfers between ship and shore may require assistance. If you require mobility help, a dedicated ground assistant and adapted vehicle can often be arranged in advance, but please contact us at booking so we can confirm specific ship and port capabilities. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and will provide accurate, up-to-date accessibility details for the specific cruiser assigned to your booking.

Before you go

What to pack & wear

What to bring

  • Valid passport and any necessary visas
  • Sun protection: hat, sunglasses and SPF30+ sunscreen
  • Lightweight refillable water bottle (bottled water provided on board)
  • Comfortable walking shoes with grip for uneven surfaces
  • Small daypack for shore excursions
  • Any personal medications plus a basic first-aid kit
  • Copies of travel and emergency contact details

What to wear

  • Lightweight, breathable clothing for hot daytime temperatures
  • Covered shoulders and knees for temples and mosques
  • A light jacket or sweater for cooler evenings on deck
  • Comfortable closed shoes for archaeological sites
  • Swimwear for the vessel pool or sun deck

Children & families

Children 0–5.99 years travel free; children 6–11.99 years pay 50% of the adult fare; children 12 years and above 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 or foldaway beds may be available on request depending on the cabin class; please request these at booking so we can confirm availability with the assigned cruiser.

Location

On the map

Luxor and Aswan — where it sails in EgyptMediterranean SeaRed SeaWestern DesertEastern DesertLake NasserLuxorEdfuKom OmboAswanCairoAbu SimbelN
Cairo lies north; your cruise is the gold stretch in the south. The Nile flows north, so sailing upstream means heading south.

Responsible travel

How we travel here

The vessel uses marine diesel engines typical of Nile cruisers and sails the river on weekly schedules between Luxor and Aswan. On the ground, we book air-conditioned, modern coaches or vans for transfers and excursions; we ask partners to maintain Euro-equivalent emissions standards when available. We source fresh produce, bread and other perishables from local markets and bakers in Luxor and Aswan, which supports local suppliers and keeps food miles low. Crew and excursion teams are locally employed; gratuities paid on board and to Egyptologists remain with Egyptian staff. Waste handling varies by vessel; we ask cruise partners to segregate recyclables where ship facilities allow, and to avoid incineration of mixed waste. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator, we review partner practices before confirmation and prefer vessels that keep passenger density moderate rather than maximizing cabin count, because lower guest numbers reduce per-person resource use and shore-party impacts.

  • 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-488620

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