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.
Hand-picked five-star standard ships with real sailing days and prices — tap any ship for full itineraries.
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A 5-star standard Nile cruise is the most popular class of river cruising in Egypt — a full-service five-star ship sailing between Luxor and Aswan. “Standard” marks the ship tier within the five-star class, sitting just below deluxe and ultra-luxury vessels: the same iconic route and temples, at a more accessible price.
Flights, Egypt visa, drinks and tipping are typically extra — we confirm exactly what’s included before you book.
The classic sailing route between Luxor and Aswan is the highlight of every itinerary. Sailing southbound (Luxor → Aswan) takes 4 nights; northbound (Aswan → Luxor) takes 3 — the same legendary stops, either direction.
Four quick things to weigh up before you book your sailing.
4 nights from Luxor covers all the essential temples; 3 nights from Aswan suits a shorter break. 7 nights adds a slower pace and extra sites.
Every ship in this class is full five-star — choose by sailing day, cabin layout and the onboard style that suits you.
October to April is mildest and best for sightseeing. Spring and autumn are ideal; avoid peak summer heat.
Popular sailing days sell out fast in peak season — reserving early locks in your preferred date and cabin.
Every cruise on this site is owned, planned and managed end-to-end by Egypt Holiday Makers, a licensed Egyptian travel company — so you book directly with the team that knows every ship on the river.
Owned and operated by Egypt Holiday Makers, with years of experience crafting Nile journeys through the heart of Egypt.
Recognised with a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence and hundreds of genuine, verified traveller reviews.
Expert, licensed guides accompany every cruise, bringing 5,000 years of history vividly to life.
Transparent pricing, real reviews and a personally managed booking process from a team that knows every ship.
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.
Our Egyptologist made every site come alive. Egypt Holiday Makers handled all the logistics so we could just enjoy the Nile. Worth every penny.
Booked the Movenpick and it exceeded expectations. The route was beautifully paced and the team answered every question on WhatsApp within minutes.
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