Deluxe 5★★★★★★
Blue Shadow Nile Cruise
Luxor ⇄ Aswan · weekly departures
3 or 4 nightsFull boardPool & barRenovatedEgyptologist included
From / person$740/ 3 nights
Deluxe Nile Cruises
Recently renovated 5★ vessels with larger cabins, pools and refined dining — the sweet spot between value and luxury on the Luxor–Aswan route.
Best deluxe Nile cruises to book
Our deluxe fleet
Deluxe 5★★★★★★
Deluxe 5★★★★★★
MS Blue Shadow III Nile Cruise
Luxor ⇄ Aswan · weekly departures
3 or 4 nightsFull boardPool & barRenovatedEgyptologist included
From / person$740/ 3 nights
Deluxe 5★★★★★★
Nile Style Nile Cruise
Luxor ⇄ Aswan · weekly departures
3 or 4 nightsFull boardPool & barRenovatedEgyptologist included
From / person$735/ 3 nights
Most booked★★★★★
Concerto Nile Cruise
Luxor ⇄ Aswan · weekly departures
3 or 4 nightsFull boardPool & barRenovatedEgyptologist included
From / person$710/ 3 nights
Deluxe 5★★★★★★
Farah Nile Cruise
Luxor ⇄ Aswan · weekly departures
3 or 4 nightsFull boardPool & barRenovatedEgyptologist included
From / person$1,450/ 3 nights
Deluxe 5★★★★★★
Nile Premium Nile cruise
Luxor ⇄ Aswan · every day
3 or 4 nightsFull boardPool & barRenovatedEgyptologist included
From / person$750/ 3 nights
Deluxe 5★★★★★★
Esplanade Nile Cruise
Luxor ⇄ Aswan · weekly departures
3 or 4 nightsFull boardPool & barRenovatedEgyptologist included
From / person$1,180/ 3 nights
Deluxe 5★★★★★★
MayFlower Nile Cruise
Luxor ⇄ Aswan · weekly departures
3 or 4 nightsFull boardPool & barRenovatedEgyptologist included
From / person$1,100/ 3 nights
Prices are per person sharing a double cabin for the 3-night program, low season. Christmas, New Year and Easter carry a 25% surcharge. 4-night programs and single cabins on request.
About this collection
What you will find here
Deluxe are the ships we book between Luxor and Aswan. The cruise is your hotel for the leg: you unpack once, and the temples at Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae arrive with the river.
Each vessel page shows the sailing programmes, the cabins, what is on board and the rates per person — starting at $500 in a double cabin.
Our most booked category
What you get on a deluxe cruise
Renovated 5★ vessels
Ships refurbished in recent years: modern cabins with panoramic windows, stylish lounges and larger sun decks.
Pool, bar & spa on board
Sun deck with swimming pool and bar; most vessels add a fitness room, spa or jacuzzi.
Refined dining
Buffet and à-la-carte nights, Egyptian and international menus, plus themed evenings and a Galabeya party.
Private Egyptologist
All temple visits with your own guide, entrance fees and transfers included.
Two programs, every week
How the sailing works
Most booked
3 nights · Aswan → Luxor
4 days · embark in Aswan, disembark in Luxor
AswanDay 1
Kom OmboDay 2
EdfuDay 2–3
LuxorDay 3–4
- Day 1High Dam · Unfinished Obelisk · Philae Temple
- Day 2Optional Abu Simbel · sail to Kom Ombo · Edfu
- Day 3Temple of Horus · Esna lock · Luxor
- Day 4Valley of the Kings · Hatshepsut · Karnak · disembark
More time on the river
4 nights · Luxor → Aswan
5 days · embark in Luxor, disembark in Aswan
LuxorDay 1–2
EdfuDay 2–3
Kom OmboDay 3
AswanDay 3–5
- Day 1Karnak Temple · Luxor Temple
- Day 2West Bank · Valley of the Kings · sail to Edfu
- Day 3Edfu · Kom Ombo at sunset · Aswan
- Day 4High Dam · Philae · felucca
- Day 5Optional Abu Simbel · disembark
Included on every deluxe cruise
- Meet & assist at Aswan / Luxor airport or station
- 3 / 4 nights full board on board
- All temple visits with an Egyptologist
- All entrance fees
- Air-conditioned transfers
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
- Drinks on board and tipping
- Optional excursions (Abu Simbel, hot-air balloon)
- Anything not mentioned in the program
Not sure which category?
Standard vs Deluxe vs Luxury
| Standard | Deluxe · you are here | Luxury | |
|---|---|---|---|
| From / person · 3 nights | $550 | $710 | $750 |
| Vessel | 5★-rated classic ships | Renovated 5★ ships | Boutique 5★-deluxe fleets (Oberoi, Historia, Soleil…) |
| Cabins | Standard cabins, river-view windows | Larger cabins & suites, panoramic windows | Suites, many with private balconies |
| Dining | Full-board buffets, Egyptian & international | Buffet + à-la-carte nights, themed dinners | Gourmet, chef-led, à-la-carte |
| On board | Sun deck, pool, lounge bar | Pool, bar, fitness/spa, shop | Spa & wellness, heated pool, cigar/lounge bars |
| Sightseeing | Same full program with Egyptologist | Same full program with Egyptologist | Private Egyptologist & vehicle at every stop |
| Best for | Value seekers, families, first-time visitors | Couples, families and travellers who want comfort without the luxury price | Honeymooners, special occasions and travellers who want the very best |
| See standard ships | This page | See luxury ships |
Other categories
All Nile cruises Compare with our other fleets
16 vessels · from $550Standard Nile cruisesComfortable 5★-rated classic vessels between Luxor and Aswan — the same temples, the same Egyptologist, at the best price on the river.
12 vessels · from $750Luxury Nile cruisesBoutique 5★-deluxe fleets — Oberoi, Historia, Soleil and Le Fayan — with suites, spas, private balconies and gourmet dining on the Nile.
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About deluxe Nile cruises
Deluxe Nile cruises, explained
Deluxe Nile Cruises combine elegant comfort, refined design, and immersive cultural discovery as you sail through the timeless beauty of ancient Egypt. Traveling between Luxor and Aswan, these journeys include guided visits to iconic landmarks such as Karnak and Luxor Temples, the legendary Valley of the Kings, and the breathtaking Philae Temple in Aswan. Along the route, stops at Edfu and Kom Ombo uncover beautifully preserved temples filled with mythological stories and artistic detail.
Onboard, Deluxe Nile Cruises offer spacious cabins, stylish interiors, and warm, attentive service that enhance every moment of your journey. Guests can enjoy expertly prepared Egyptian and international cuisine, unwind on sun-drenched decks, and take advantage of modern amenities that blend luxury with the authentic charm of river cruising.
FAQ
Deluxe cruise questions
Deluxe ships are newer or freshly renovated, with bigger cabins, better bathrooms, a nicer sun deck and upgraded dining. The sightseeing program is identical.
Yes, on request with a single supplement. Send us your dates and we will quote it.
Concerto and Nile Premium are our most booked; Esplanade and MayFlower are the newest in the category.