Deluxe Nile Cruises offer a comfortable and well-organized way to explore the timeless highlights of Upper Egypt while sailing between Luxor and Aswan. On board one of our Deluxe Nile Cruises, you stay in air-conditioned cabins with private facilities, enjoy full board meals, and follow a structured itinerary led by a professional Egyptologist guide. Each journey connects you with the most important historical landmarks, including Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo, Philae Temple, and the Aswan High Dam, all without the need to change hotels or manage complex transfers. During your Deluxe Nile Cruises experience, you combine guided cultural visits with relaxing sailing hours along the Nile, evening entertainment on board, and smooth transfers at embarkation and disembarkation. For travelers who want reliable service, balanced pricing, and a complete sightseeing program in one seamless journey, Deluxe Nile Cruises provide a practical and rewarding way to discover ancient Egypt in comfort.
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Your entire vacation is designed around your requirements Explore your interests at your own speed Select your preferred style of accommodations Create the perfect trip with the help of our specialists
All our specialists have traveled extensively or lived in their specialist regions, We’re with you every step of the way The same specialist will handle your trip from start to finish Make the most of your time and budget
Make the difference between a good trip and an outstanding one Our leaders will be there to ensure your safety and wellbeing is the number one priority. Offering more than just dates and names, they strive to offer real insight into their country
We believe in transparency and want to ensure that our customers have a clear understanding of how our pricing works. Our pricing policy outlines the payment terms, including deposit requirements, installment options, and final payment deadlines. It’s essential to review and understand these terms to ensure a smooth booking process. Here are some key points to know about our pricing policy:
Luxury Nile cruises feature smaller ships with suite-class cabins, fine dining, butler service, and private Egyptologist guides rather than shared group tours. Ships such as the Oberoi Philae, Sanctuary Nile Adventurer, and
Sonesta Star Goddess carry far fewer passengers than standard motor yachts, delivering a quieter, more exclusive experience on the river.
Imperial Egypt’s top-rated vessels include the Oberoi Philae and Oberoi Zahra (ultra-luxury all-suite ships), the Sanctuary Nile Adventurer (boutique expedition-style), and the Sonesta Star Goddess. For the most intimate sailing,
our dahabiya fleet including the Sonesta Amirat offers traditional wooden sailboat cruising with modern luxury amenities.
Yes. All Imperial Egypt luxury cruises include a dedicated, licensed Egyptologist guide for every excursion. Unlike large group cruises where guides serve 50+ passengers, our luxury itineraries keep groups small and guides exclusive allowing in-depth commentary and a fully flexible pace at every temple and monument.
For couples, the Oberoi-class vessels and dahabiya cruises offer the greatest privacy suite cabins with private balconies, à la carte gourmet dining, and completely customizable itineraries. A sunrise visit to Abu Simbel can be arranged as a private experience, making it ideal for a honeymoon or anniversary trip.
Luxury packages include onboard accommodation in suite-class cabins, full gourmet board, a private Egyptologist guide,all temple entry fees, airport transfers, and 24/7 emergency support. Premium ships like the Oberoi also include butler service, laundry, and minibar. Optional extras include Abu Simbel flights, helicopter transfers, and pre/post-cruise Cairo packages.
We offer private airport transfers, hotel-to-hotel transfers and city-to-city transfers in Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh and Alexandria. Every transfer is private, with a licensed driver and an air-conditioned vehicle reserved only for your group.
The price is per vehicle, not per person, so one price covers your whole group. It includes a private air-conditioned car, van, minibus or bus (depending on group size), an English-speaking driver, fuel, tolls and parking.
Yes, and we recommend booking at least 24 hours ahead, especially from October to April. Send us your date, pickup point, flight number (for airport pickups), number of guests and number of suitcases through the booking form or on WhatsApp.
We track your flight, and your driver waits up to 2 hours after your actual landing time at no extra cost. Your driver will meet you in the arrivals hall with a sign showing your name or our company name, and you will receive the driver's phone number on WhatsApp before your trip.
Luxor to Hurghada takes about 3.5 hours, Luxor to Aswan about 3.5 hours, Luxor to Marsa Alam about 4 hours, and Hurghada to Cairo about 5.5 hours. We include short rest stops on longer drives.
Yes, if you request it when you book. On the road between Luxor and Aswan, you can visit Edfu and Kom Ombo temples, and we will quote the stops and entrance fees in advance. Stops cannot be added on the day of the transfer.
You can pay online by card or in cash to the driver, in any currency. You will receive a written confirmation with the full price before your trip. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pickup.
Yes. Imperial Egypt Tours is a licensed Egyptian tour operator based in Luxor. Our drivers are licensed and experienced, our vehicles are insured with Misr Insurance, and we are available on WhatsApp throughout your journey.
