Nile Cruises

Explore Nile cruises in Egypt from Luxor to Aswan, including luxury, deluxe, and budget cruise options. Imperial Egypt helps you choose the right Nile cruise itinerary with expert guides, flexible travel plans, and personal support from start to finish.

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Imperial Egypt Tours?

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Nile Cruises at a Glance

  • Routes: 4 days / 3 nights Aswan to Luxor; 5 days / 4 nights Luxor to Aswan; dahabiyas 4–8 days, depending on the sailing.
  • Departures: Monday, Thursday or Saturday from Luxor; Monday, Wednesday or Friday from Aswan, depending on the ship. Confirm the exact ship and departure date when requesting a quote.
  • Choose your style: Deluxe ships, luxury ships or dahabiyas (small sailing boats).
  • Deluxe: From $560 per person · double cabin · 4 days · summer.
  • Luxury: From $985 per person · double cabin · 4 days · summer.
  • Three Pyramids Dahabiya: From $1,535 per person · double cabin · 4 days · summer. Other dahabiya prices depend on the boat and sailing.
  • Package details: Cabin accommodation, full-board meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), and an Egyptologist guide on included visits. Check your written quote for exact entrance-fee and transfer inclusions.
  • Optional experiences: Abu Simbel and a hot-air balloon ride in Luxor, unless expressly included in your chosen itinerary.
  • Seasons: Summer 1 May–31 August; winter 1 September–9 April; Christmas & New Year 20 December–7 January; Easter. Holiday rates replace overlapping winter rates. Ask about dates outside these seasons.
  • Book: 25% deposit for Nile cruises; 50% for dahabiyas and Christmas, New Year or Easter dates. Ask us on WhatsApp: +20 100 345 6253.

Booking & Cancellation – Nile Cruises & Dahabiyas

Deposit

A 25% deposit confirms a Nile cruise. A 50% deposit applies to dahabiyas and to Christmas, New Year and Easter dates.

Cancellation – normal dates

Cancellation charges are calculated on the full booking price, not only on the deposit.

  • 61 days or more before arrival: 15%
  • 60–30 days before arrival: 25%
  • 29–15 days before arrival: 50%
  • 14–8 days before arrival: 75%
  • 7 days or less before arrival, or no-show: 100%

Cancellation – Christmas & New Year (20 December–7 January) and Easter

Cancellation charges are calculated on the full booking price.

  • 60 days or more before arrival: 25%
  • 59–31 days before arrival: 50%
  • 30–15 days before arrival: 75%
  • 14 days or less before arrival, or no-show: 100%

Children sharing their parents’ cabin

Maximum one child: ages 0–1 free; ages 2–5 25%; ages 6–11 50%; ages 12 and over adult price.

Full Payment & Cancellation Policy

Nile Cruise FAQs

Imperial Egypt Tours offers deluxe Nile cruises, luxury Nile cruises and dahabiya cruises. Compare the particular boat, cabin and itinerary before booking: facilities and services differ by ship, and a category label does not guarantee a suite or a particular onboard service.

Deluxe Nile cruises start from $560 per person · double cabin · 4 days · summer. Luxury Nile cruises start from $985 per person · double cabin · 4 days · summer. Three Pyramids Dahabiya starts from $1,535 per person · double cabin · 4 days · summer. Summer rates apply from 1 May to 31 August. Prices vary by season, ship, duration and cabin occupancy. Ask Imperial Egypt Tours on WhatsApp +20 100 345 6253 for your travel dates and exact inclusions.

The standard cruise routes are 4 days / 3 nights from Aswan to Luxor and 5 days / 4 nights from Luxor to Aswan. Other durations depend on the selected itinerary. Abu Simbel is optional unless it is expressly included in your written programme.

Nile cruise packages include onboard accommodation, full-board meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), and an Egyptologist guide on the included visits. Please check your written quote for the exact inclusions, including entrance fees and transfers to the boat.

Yes. The Luxor Aswan Nile corridor is one of Egypt’s safest and most established tourist routes. Imperial Egypt operates with comprehensive safety procedures, 24/7 emergency support, and fully licensed guides. The Egyptian government maintains a strong security presence in all major tourist sites along the Nile.

What deposit confirms my Nile cruise booking?

A 25% deposit confirms a Nile cruise. The deposit is 50% for dahabiyas and for Christmas, New Year and Easter dates. Cancellation charges apply to the full booking price; read the Booking & Cancellation box and Full Payment & Cancellation Policy for the applicable deadlines.

What is the child policy for sharing a Nile cruise cabin?

For a maximum of one child sharing the parents' cabin, ages 0-1 are free, ages 2-5 pay 25%, ages 6-11 pay 50%, and ages 12 and over pay the adult price. Include the child's age when asking for the cabin quote.