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.
Standard 5 Star Nile Cruises Imagine waking to the gentle sway of the Nile, where golden light dances across the water and palm-fringed sho…
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Presidential Nile cruises offer a well-regarded five-star standard with a reputation built over decades of sailing the Luxor to Aswan route. The Presidential fleet is known for spacious cabins, attentive Egyptian hospitality and a comfortable on-board atmosphere that appeals to independent travellers and escorted tour groups alike. A reliable, quality choice in the upper-standard segment.
Drinks, personal items and gratuities are not included in the cruise fare — we confirm all inclusions before you book.

Presidential cruise ships sail the iconic Luxor to Aswan corridor, stopping at the temples and landmarks that define ancient Upper Egypt. The southbound sailing from Luxor runs 4 nights; the northbound from Aswan runs 3 nights. Both directions visit the same remarkable sites, making Presidential a consistent choice regardless of your joining city.

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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.
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Expert, licensed guides accompany every cruise, bringing 5,000 years of history vividly to life.
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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.
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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