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Aswan Each Wednesday / Luxor Each Saturday

The MS Esplanade carries 55 cabins and suites, all with large panoramic windows that open, and every bathroom has a bathtub. On the sundeck there is a long swimming pool with a jacuzzi and a pool bar; inside, a spa with steam, sauna and aromatherapy massage, a library with table games, a boutique and a hairdresser. There is an Egyptologist on board and a first aid clinic with a doctor on call. It sails the classic route between Luxor and Aswan, three nights, four nights, or the full week without changing ship.

55 cabins and suitesLarge panoramic windows that open
Pool and jacuzziWith a pool bar on the sundeck
SpaSteam, sauna, aromatherapy and massage
Egyptologist on boardPlus a first aid clinic and a doctor on call

Cabins and suites

Fifty-five cabins and suites, each with a large panoramic window that opens onto the river and a bathroom with a bathtub.

Cabin with a panoramic window
Suite with a sitting area
Spa treatment room
Internet connection on board
Large panoramic window that opens
LED television with satellite channels
Bathroom with a bathtub and hairdryer
Air conditioning you control yourself
In room safe
Mini bar
Tea and coffee making facilities
In house movie programme and music system
Laundry and dry cleaning

On board

Swimming pool and jacuzziWith a pool bar on the sundeck
SpaSteam room, sauna, aromatherapy and massage
Restaurant and lounge barFull board through the whole cruise
Library and boutiqueTable games, a business corner and a hairdresser

What is included and what is not

Included

Three or four nights on board, full board
Meet and assist on arrival and departure
All transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
Every excursion in the itinerary, privately guided
Entrance fees to all the sites between Luxor and Aswan
Our own staff with you throughout the trip

Not included

Extra meals and drinks
Personal expenses
Tipping
Optional tours
Photos

Prices

3 nightsAswan to Luxor, every Wednesday$1,775
4 nightsLuxor to Aswan, every Saturday$2,175
7 nightsThe two itineraries back to back, without changing shipOn request

Per person for the whole cruise, based on two people sharing. Single travellers and upgrades are quoted on request.

Day by day itinerary

Choose your cruise

Day 1Aswan, Philae and a felucca
  • Arrive at Aswan airport, where we meet you and drive you to the ship. Landing before 10 am gives you the whole afternoon.
  • Welcome drink, then settle into your cabin.
  • Lunch on board.
  • Philae Temple on its island, built for Isis and moved stone by stone when the dam was raised.
  • The Unfinished Obelisk, still lying in the granite quarry where it cracked.
  • A felucca sail around Elephantine Island.
  • Dinner and overnight moored at Aswan.
Philae TempleUnfinished ObeliskFelucca sailLunch and dinner
Day 2Kom Ombo and Edfu
  • Breakfast while the ship sails north.
  • Kom Ombo, the double temple shared between Sobek the crocodile god and Horus.
  • Back on board for lunch as we sail on to Edfu.
  • Edfu Temple by horse carriage, the best preserved temple in Egypt.
  • Dinner and overnight at Edfu.
Kom OmboEdfu TempleHorse carriageAll meals
Day 3A full day in Luxor, both banks
  • Optional: a balloon over the West Bank at sunrise.
  • Breakfast, then the West Bank: the Valley of the Kings with three tombs, the terraces of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.
  • Back to the ship for lunch.
  • The East Bank in the afternoon: Karnak, then Luxor Temple.
  • Dinner and overnight at Luxor.
Day 4Luxor, departure
  • Breakfast on board.
  • Check out and disembark.
  • Transfer to Luxor airport or your hotel. End of our services.
BreakfastTransfer included
Day 1Luxor, Karnak and Luxor Temple
  • Arrive at Luxor airport, where we meet you and drive you to the ship.
  • Welcome drink, then settle into your cabin.
  • Lunch on board.
  • Karnak in the afternoon, the largest religious building ever raised.
  • Luxor Temple, best seen as the light goes.
  • Dinner and overnight at Luxor.
KarnakLuxor TempleLunch and dinner
Day 2The West Bank, then sailing south
  • Optional: a balloon over the West Bank at sunrise.
  • Breakfast, then the Valley of the Kings with three tombs, Tutankhamun’s among the options.
  • The temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
  • Back on board for lunch as we sail through the Esna lock.
  • Dinner and overnight at Edfu.
Day 3Edfu and Kom Ombo
  • Edfu Temple by horse carriage in the morning, the best preserved temple in Egypt.
  • Sail on to Kom Ombo, lunch on the way.
  • Kom Ombo, the double temple shared between Sobek and Horus.
  • Sailing to Aswan. Dinner and overnight there.
Edfu TempleKom OmboHorse carriageAll meals
Day 4Aswan
  • Breakfast on board.
  • Philae Temple on its island, built for Isis.
  • The Unfinished Obelisk in the old granite quarry.
  • A felucca sail around Elephantine Island.
  • Dinner and overnight at Aswan.
Philae TempleUnfinished ObeliskFelucca sailAll meals
Day 5Aswan, departure
  • Breakfast on board.
  • Check out and disembark.
  • Transfer to Aswan airport or your hotel. End of our services.
BreakfastTransfer included

Optional excursions

Booked and paid for on board, or arranged with us before you travel.

Balloon over the West BankLuxor, lifts off around 4:30 am
Abu SimbelAswan, leaves around 4:30 am
Nubian villageAswan, afternoons from 4 pm
Sound and light at KarnakLuxor, evenings from 6 pm

Booking and cancellation

Prices are quoted in US dollars, per person, for the whole cruise, not per night. A cabin sleeps two. Taxes are included in the figure shown.

Deposit and payment
25%deposit

A quarter of the total confirms the cabin in your name. The balance is due on your first day in Egypt, in cash or by card. Card payments carry a 3% surcharge.

Children
Under 6Free
6 to 11Half the adult fare
12 and overFull adult fare

A child travelling free shares the parents’ cabin and does not get a separate bed. Tell us the ages when you enquire and we will price it exactly.

Cancellation
Cancelled Charge
60 days or more before sailing No charge
59 to 30 days before 25% of the total
29 to 15 days before 50% of the total
14 to 7 days before 75% of the total
Less than 7 days, or no show 100% of the total

If your plans change you can move your dates instead, free of charge more than 30 days before sailing and subject to availability. Peak periods and some departures carry different terms; your booking confirmation is what applies. No cancellation fee is charged for events outside anyone’s control, such as war, strike, epidemic or a sudden change in the law.

From$1,775per person
FAQ

Which days does the Esplanade sail?

The Esplanade sails from Aswan every Wednesday for 3 nights to Luxor ($1,775 per person) and from Luxor every Saturday for 4 nights to Aswan ($2,175 per person), based on two people sharing. The two can be joined into 7 nights without changing ship; that price is on request.

Are there activities on board the Nile cruise?

Yes, the Nile Cruise offers many recreational activities on board such as musical shows and dances, in addition to a swimming pool and fitness facilities.

What are some of the onboard amenities?

You can find a rooftop pool, fitness center, spa, lounge bar, sundeck, restaurant, and gift shop

What types of cabins are available on Nile cruise board?

The Nile Cruise offers several types of rooms, such as standard rooms,  deluxe cabins, luxury cabins, suites, and deluxe suites, to meet the needs of different guests.

What is the dress code on Nile cruise board?

While casual wear is generally acceptable during the day, evenings may call for more elegant attire, especially in the restaurant.

Does the Nile cruise price include food and drinks?

Yes, the Nile cruise price usually includes meals throughout the day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) with a variety of local and international foods.