The most popular way to sail between Luxor and Aswan — genuine five-star service, elegant ships and fully-guided temple excursions, beautifully priced. Planned end-to-end by Egypt Holiday Makers.
A standard five-star Nile cruise is the classic, best-value way to sail between Luxor and Aswan — the same iconic route and temples as pricier ships, on a full-service five-star vessel.
En-suite cabin — comfortable outside cabin with Nile views
Full-board dining — breakfast, lunch and dinner on board each day
Guided temple tours — every visit led by a licensed Egyptologist
Sun deck and pool — lounge, pool and evening entertainment on board
Flights, the Egypt visa, drinks and tipping are usually extra; we confirm the exact inclusions before you book.
Choosing your 5-star standard cruise
A few things to weigh up before you book.
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Direction
4 nights Luxor to Aswan, or 3 nights Aswan to Luxor
2
Cabin deck
upper decks give better views for a small premium
3
Sailing date
set departure days, which we match to your flights
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Ship age
newer standard ships feel closer to deluxe for less
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Why book your 5-star standard cruise with us
Standard five-star ships are the most popular way to sail the Nile — full-service, comfortable and beautifully priced. We hand-pick each one and plan the whole trip, so you get genuine five-star quality without overpaying.
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Faultless from the first email to disembarkation. The ship was spotless, the food excellent, and every temple visit was perfectly timed to avoid the crowds.
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Our Egyptologist made every site come alive. Egypt Holiday Makers handled all the logistics so we could just enjoy the Nile. Worth every penny.
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Booked the Movenpick and it exceeded expectations. The route was beautifully paced and the team answered every question on WhatsApp within minutes.
It is the entry tier within the five-star class: a full-service five-star ship that sits just below deluxe and luxury vessels, offering the same route and temples at a friendlier price.
Most sail 3 nights (Aswan to Luxor) or 4 nights (Luxor to Aswan). Seven-night round trips are also available for a slower pace.
Yes. Guided excursions to the temples on your itinerary, with a licensed Egyptologist, are included in the cruise.
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