Complete Nile cruise itineraries with sailing, guided temple tours and transfers — from short 3-night sailings to 8-day journeys between Luxor and Aswan.
A Nile cruise package bundles everything for the sailing between Luxor and Aswan into a single price, so you step aboard and simply enjoy the journey.
Full-board cruise — cabin, all meals and sailing days between Luxor and Aswan
Guided sightseeing — every temple with a licensed Egyptologist
Transfers — airport and cruise-jetty transfers on set dates
Assistance — our local team on hand before and during your trip
International flights, the Egypt visa, drinks and tipping are usually extra; we confirm the exact inclusions before you book.
Choosing your itinerary length
How many nights do you need? A quick guide to the main package lengths.
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3 nights
Aswan to Luxor, the essential temples at a brisk pace
2
4 nights
Luxor to Aswan, the classic route with a little more time
3
7 nights
a full round trip, adding the quieter sites and slow sailing
4
Dahabiya options
small-sail boats for 4 to 8 nights, the most relaxed way
The Luxor to Aswan route
Every package follows the legendary river route; these are the stops you will visit.
Luxor — Karnak and Luxor Temples, the Valley of the Kings
Edfu — the Temple of Horus, best-preserved in Egypt
Kom Ombo — the double temple on the Nile bend
Aswan — Philae Temple, the High Dam and Nubian villages
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Why book your Nile cruise package with us
We are Egypt Holiday Makers, a local team based in Egypt. We hand-pick every ship, plan the itinerary end to end, and stay reachable throughout your trip — no call centres and no surprises.
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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.
A package wraps the cruise together with guided tours, transfers and support, so it is ready to book as one trip rather than pieced together separately.
Most packages run 3 or 4 nights between Luxor and Aswan. A 7-night round trip adds the quieter temples and a more relaxed pace.
Yes. Guided excursions to the temples on your itinerary, led by a licensed Egyptologist, are included. Optional extras such as Abu Simbel are quoted separately.
Absolutely. We tailor the ship, dates, cabin class and any add-ons to suit you; just tell us what you have in mind.
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