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Nile Premium Nile Cruise

Nile Premium Nile Cruise

Why Choose Nile Premium Nile Cruise?

The Nile Premium Nile Cruise is a 5-star deluxe Nile cruise sailing between Luxor and Aswan, offering a more refined cruising experience for travelers who want comfort, style, and strong sightseeing value on the Nile. With elegant cabins, spacious suites, panoramic windows, stylish public areas, and premium onboard facilities, it is a strong choice for guests searching for a deluxe Nile cruise in Egypt.

This Luxor and Aswan Nile cruise combines scenic sailing with guided visits to the most important temples and landmarks of Upper Egypt, including Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Temple, and Aswan’s famous monuments. The experience is designed for travelers who want more than transportation between cities — it gives you a comfortable base for discovering ancient Egypt at a relaxed pace.

When you book the Nile Premium Nile Cruise with Nile Empire, your journey is arranged as part of a complete Egypt travel package, including full-board accommodation, organized transfers, and private guided tours with your own certified Egyptologist guide. This gives you a more personal, flexible, and better-paced experience than standard group-style cruise programs.

Whether you choose the 3-night Aswan to Luxor itinerary or the 4-night Luxor to Aswan itinerary, Nile Premium is ideal for travelers looking for a polished 5-star Nile cruise with elegant accommodation, quality facilities, and easy access to Egypt’s classic Nile Valley highlights. For a smaller and more traditional sailing experience, you can also explore our collection of Dahabiya Nile Cruises.

Duration: 3 & 4 Nights
Schedule: Every Friday from Aswan & Monday from Luxor
Cruise Route: Luxor / Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan
Tour Style: Private Guided Tours

🛳️ Ship Profile

5 Decks
60 Total Cabins
120 Guests
56 Standard Cabins
2 Suites
2 Royal Suites
Panoramic Window Cabin View
21 Cabin Size

The M/S Nile Premium is a deluxe 5-star Nile cruise built in 2008 for travelers who want a more polished sailing experience between Luxor and Aswan. Accommodation includes 56 standard cabins, 2 Ambassador Suites, and 2 Presidential Suites, offering guests a choice between comfortable panoramic-window cabins and more spacious suite-style stays.



Onboard, the ship offers a refined cruise atmosphere with an international buffet restaurant, panoramic bar, lounge areas, swimming pool, solarium with sun loungers, snack bar, gym, reading room, games room, gift shop, medical service, and laundry facilities. It was also built under the supervision of the German company Lloyd, with practical safety and comfort systems such as water purification and fire alarm systems.



With its elegant interiors, strong facilities, suite options, and relaxed sailing style, the Nile Premium Nile Cruise is a strong deluxe choice for travelers who want comfort, style, and smooth access to the classic route between Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan.

Tour Itinerary

Every program aboard Nile Cruise includes fully private guided tours with a certified Egyptologist guide and a dedicated private air-conditioned vehicle throughout the journey.

4 Days / 3 Nights Program

Day 1 – Arrival in Aswan & Embarkation

On arrival in Aswan, your Nile Empire representative will transfer you to Nile Cruise for embarkation and a welcome lunch onboard.
The afternoon begins with a private guided tour of Aswan's key landmarks. Your Egyptologist guide will take you to Philae Temple — the island sanctuary of the goddess Isis, reached by a short motorboat crossing and one of the most beautifully positioned temples in Egypt. You'll then visit the Aswan High Dam, a defining feat of 20th-century engineering that permanently transformed the Nile's flow.
Return to the ship for dinner and a relaxed first evening onboard.
🍽️ Meals Included
Lunch & Dinner
⭐ Optional Excursion
Nubian Village Tour

Day 2 – Abu Simbel (Optional) & Kom Ombo Temple

An early start makes this the ideal morning for the optional Abu Simbel excursion — a private visit to the twin temples of Ramesses II, carved into the Nubian cliffs and among the most remarkable monuments in the ancient world. The tour returns to Aswan by midday.
As your Nile Cruise begins sailing north, the afternoon brings a visit to Kom Ombo Temple — a dual riverside temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris, dramatically set above the Nile. Your Egyptologist covers the twin sanctuaries and the adjacent Crocodile Museum.
Return to the ship for dinner and evening entertainment onboard.
🍽️ Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
⭐ Optional Excursion
Abu Simbel Tour

Day 3 – Edfu Temple & Nile Sailing

An early arrival at Edfu brings a private guided visit to the Temple of Horus — one of Egypt's best-preserved Ptolemaic temples. A horse-drawn carriage ride from the dock to the entrance adds a local character to the excursion. Your Egyptologist will guide you through the soaring pylons, colonnaded halls, and inner sanctuaries.
After the morning visit, return to your Nile Cruise for breakfast and a relaxed afternoon of sailing north toward Luxor. The sundeck is open for guests throughout the afternoon.
🍽️ Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
⭐ Optional Excursion
Luxor Sound & Light Evening Show

Day 4 – Disembarkation & Luxor Sightseeing

After breakfast onboard, complete your check-out and disembark from the cruise early in Luxor. Your private Egyptologist guide will then take you on a full-day sightseeing tour of Luxor’s East and West Banks.

On the West Bank, visit the Valley of the Kings — royal tombs cut into the limestone hills with vivid painted chambers — followed by the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon.

Continue to the East Bank to explore Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever built, and Luxor Temple, set at the heart of the modern city.

After the tour, our team will transfer you to Luxor Airport, train station, hotel, or your next destination.
🍽️ Meals Included
Breakfast
⭐ Optional Excursion
Luxor Hot Air-Balloon Ride

5 Days / 4 Nights Program

Day 1 – Arrival in Luxor & Embarkation

On arrival in Luxor, your Nile Empire representative will welcome you and escort you to your Nile Cruise for embarkation and a welcome lunch onboard.
The afternoon is spent on the East Bank with your private Egyptologist guide. You'll visit Karnak Temple — one of the world's greatest religious complexes, anchored by the legendary Great Hypostyle Hall — followed by Luxor Temple, elegantly lit as the evening settles in.
Return to the ship for dinner. The lounge, spa, and sundeck are open throughout the evening.
🍽️ Meals Included
Lunch & Dinner
⭐ Optional Excursion
Luxor Sound & Light Evening Show

Day 2 – Luxor West Bank & Sailing South

After breakfast onboard, your private Egyptologist guide leads a full morning on Luxor's West Bank. You'll explore the Valley of the Kings, where royal tombs descend into the bedrock with walls of vivid ancient paintings. The visit continues to the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, set against a dramatic cliff backdrop, and concludes at the Colossi of Memnon.
After lunch onboard, your Nile Cruise sets sail south. The afternoon is free — ideal for the sundeck, spa, or relaxing as Upper Egypt's landscape unfolds along the river.
🍽️ Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
⭐ Optional Excursion
Luxor Hot Air-Balloon Ride

Day 3 – Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples

Your Nile Cruise arrives at Edfu in the early morning for a private guided visit to the Temple of Horus — one of Egypt's finest and most intact Ptolemaic temples, with soaring pylons and richly carved inner sanctuaries. A horse-drawn carriage ride from the dock adds local flavor to the visit.
After breakfast onboard, the ship continues to Kom Ombo for an afternoon visit to the twin temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris. The setting directly above the Nile is dramatic, and the adjacent Crocodile Museum adds fascinating archaeological context.
Lunch & dinner and overnight onboard as the ship approaches Aswan.
🍽️ Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 – Aswan Sightseeing & Abu Simbel (Optional)

Arriving in Aswan, your private Egyptologist guide leads a morning tour of the Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple — reached by motorboat to Agilkia Island, where the sanctuary of Isis rises from the water in one of Egypt's most iconic settings.
For guests wishing to go further, the optional Abu Simbel excursion is available — an early morning private visit to the twin temples of Ramesses II, relocated in their entirety from the Nubian floodplain in a landmark UNESCO rescue operation.
Return to the your Nile Cruise for a final dinner and evening onboard.
🍽️ Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
⭐ Optional Excursion
Abu Simbel Tour

Day 5 – Disembarkation in Aswan

After a final breakfast onboard, disembarkation takes place in Aswan. Your Nile Empire representative will handle transfers to Aswan Airport or the railway station based on your onward plans.
If time allows before departure, the optional Nubian Village Tour offers a warm and colorful cultural send-off — a fitting final experience to your Nile cruise Egypt journey.
🍽️ Meals Included
Breakfast
⭐ Optional Excursion
Nubian Village Tour

What’s Included & Excluded

Everything arranged to make your Nile cruise experience smooth and enjoyable

✅ Included

03 or 04 nights accommodation onboard the Nile cruise on a full-board basis.
Free Wi-Fi onboard may be available depending on the cruise.
Meet and assist service upon arrival and departure.
All transfers by private modern air-conditioned vehicle.
Assistance from our team during your stay and excursions.
All sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary.
All governmental permits required for the trip.
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary.
A bottle of water daily per person during tours.
Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
All service charges and taxes.

❌ Not Included

Personal expenses and laundry services.
Beverages during meals or onboard the cruise.
Any services not mentioned in the itinerary.
Optional tours and activities.
Tipping for guides, drivers, and cruise staff.

Nile Premium Nile Cruise Rates

Seasonal Nile Cruise rates with private guided tours included.

3 Nights 4 Days May to August
From: USD 749
Triple Cabin
USD $749
per adult in a triple share cabin
Double Cabin
USD $849
per adult in a double share cabin
Single Cabin
USD $1149
per adult in a single use cabin
3 Nights 4 Days September to April
From: USD 849
Triple Cabin
USD $849
per adult in a triple share cabin
Double Cabin
USD $949
per adult in a double share cabin
Single Cabin
USD $1349
per adult in a single use cabin
4 Nights 5 Days May to August
From: USD 849
Triple Cabin
USD $849
per adult in a triple share cabin
Double Cabin
USD $949
per adult in a double share cabin
Single Cabin
USD $1349
per adult in a single use cabin
4 Nights 5 Days September to April
From: USD 999
Triple Cabin
USD $999
per adult in a triple share cabin
Double Cabin
USD $1149
per adult in a double share cabin
Single Cabin
USD $1599
per adult in a single use cabin

Pricing Information

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip, except during Christmas, New Year, and Easter holiday periods.

Children's Policy

0 – 5.99 years: Free of charge
6 – 11.99 years: Pay 50% of tour price
12+ years: Pay full tour price as per adult person

Note: Child rates apply to children sharing a room with their parents. Maximum one child per room.

🚢 Cruise Facilities

Wifi
Swimming Pool
Restaurant
Gift Shop
Sun Deck Views
Air Conditioning

🧳 What to Pack

Hat or Cap
Camera
Sunglasses
Medication
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Sunblock & Sunscreen
Light Cotton Clothes
Warm Clothes in Winter
Valid Passport for 6 months

Bring comfortable clothing and essentials suitable for Nile cruising, sightseeing tours, and warm daytime weather in Upper Egypt. What to Pack for a Nile Cruise.

FAQs About Nile Premium Nile Cruise

Is Nile Premium Nile Cruise a deluxe Nile cruise?
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Yes. Nile Premium Nile Cruise is one of the best deluxe Nile cruises in Egypt offering elegant cabins, luxury suites, panoramic Nile views, fine dining, and premium onboard facilities. It is considered one of the finest deluxe Nile cruises operating between Luxor and Aswan.

How many cabins does Nile Premium Nile Cruise have?
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Nile Premium Nile Cruise features 56 deluxe cabins, 2 Ambassador Suites, and 2 Presidential Suites, providing comfortable accommodations for travelers seeking a premium Nile River experience.

What attractions are included in the Nile Premium itinerary?
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The itinerary includes visits to Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Temple, the High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk, covering the most important attractions in Upper Egypt.

What is the best time to travel on Nile Premium Nile Cruise?
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The best time to travel is between October and April when temperatures are pleasant for sightseeing. November and March are particularly popular due to ideal weather and comfortable cruising conditions.

Does Nile Premium Nile Cruise offer luxury suites?
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Yes. The ship features Ambassador Suites and Presidential Suites with upgraded amenities, additional space, and premium services designed for travelers seeking a more refined deluxe Nile cruise experience.

Why choose Nile Premium Nile Cruise?
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Nile Premium combines elegant accommodations, spacious cabins, premium facilities, elegant dining, and expertly planned sightseeing programs, making it one of the best deluxe Nile cruises in Egypt.

Is Nile Premium suitable for couples and honeymooners?
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Yes. Thanks to its luxury suites, romantic Nile views, fine dining experiences, and relaxing atmosphere, Nile Premium Nile Cruise is an excellent choice for couples and honeymooners visiting Egypt.

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    What Our Guests Say

    Real experiences from real travelers

    M & S Krebs Google
    April 2026

    “Our experience with Nile Empire was excellent from start to finish. Soliman helped us redesign our Egypt trip on very short notice and customized everything around our schedule, including internal flights, hotels, and a Nile cruise. We loved that all sightseeing tours were private, giving us flexibility throughout the trip. The guides, drivers, and overall organization were outstanding, and we never had to worry about anything during our stay in Egypt. The Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor was one of the highlights of our trip, and the additional tours to Abu Simbel, Dendera, and the Nubian Village made the experience even more special. We highly recommend Nile Empire for anyone looking for a reliable and professionally organized Egypt tour.”

    Priyanka Kannan Google
    March 2026

    “Our Egypt trip with Nile Empire felt like much more than just a holiday — it was a fully personalized experience from start to finish. Everything was thoughtfully customized around our preferences, making the journey feel smooth, comfortable, and genuinely special. The accommodations, transportation, and daily planning were all very well organized, and it was clear that a lot of attention went into every detail. We especially appreciated the support throughout the trip and the flexibility of the private tours. A special thank you to our Cairo driver, our wonderful guide Mariam, and to Soliman and Rami for organizing such a memorable Egypt experience.”

    Mangesh Satpute Google
    February 2026

    “We booked our Egypt trip with Nile Empire based on a recommendation, and now we are happy to recommend them ourselves. From the initial planning stage until our final day in Egypt, everything was handled with professionalism, flexibility, and genuine care. The itinerary was carefully customized around our requests, including experiences like a hot air balloon ride in Luxor and scuba diving in Hurghada. Our guides and drivers were knowledgeable, friendly, and always supportive throughout the trip. Every part of the journey felt smooth, organized, and memorable thanks to Soliman and the Nile Empire team. A fantastic choice for travelers looking for a personalized Egypt experience.”

    April 2026

    “From the moment we arrived in Egypt until the day we left, Nile Empire made every part of our journey feel special and unforgettable. The team went above and beyond to ensure we felt comfortable, safe, and genuinely cared for throughout the trip. During our 7-day Egypt tour, everything was smoothly organized between Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, and the Nile cruise. A special thank you to Soliman and Rami for their exceptional attention to detail and for making my birthday celebration truly memorable throughout the journey. The experience felt personal, warm, and professionally managed from start to finish. We would absolutely recommend Nile Empire to anyone planning a trip to Egypt.”

    Abdelaziz TripAdvisor
    February 2026

    “We recently completed an unforgettable Egypt trip organized by Nile Empire, and the entire experience was handled with professionalism and excellent attention to detail from start to finish. The itinerary between Cairo, Abu Simbel, Luxor, and the Nile cruise was perfectly coordinated, with quality hotels, punctual transfers, and continuous support throughout the journey. We especially appreciated how responsive and attentive the team remained during the entire stay. Our guides in Cairo and Upper Egypt were both knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about Egyptian history, making every visit more enjoyable and meaningful. We highly recommend Nile Empire for travelers looking for a well-organized and professionally managed Egypt experience.”

    Sommerstar TripAdvisor
    November 2025

    “We had a fully organized two-week Egypt itinerary with Nile Empire, and the experience was completely faultless from start to finish. Every part of the journey was carefully arranged, and we were guided and assisted throughout the entire trip. The Egyptologist guides were excellent, informative, and professional, and everything throughout the itinerary ran smoothly and on time. Highly recommended for anyone planning a trip to Egypt.”

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    Professional licensed Egyptologist guides
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    Comfort, safety & quality service throughout

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