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.
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.
Seasonal Nile Cruise rates with private guided tours included.
Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip, except during Christmas, New Year, and Easter holiday periods.
Note: Child rates apply to children sharing a room with their parents. Maximum one child per room.
An Egypt-based team that lives and breathes these journeys.
Every trip built around your dates, pace, and budget.
Your own private guide at every temple and tomb.
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Reviews of Nile Empire on TripAdvisor: 5.0 out of 5 from 55 reviews · Read all reviews on TripAdvisor
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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