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.
Sonesta operates a fleet of well-regarded five-star ships on the Nile, known for elegant interiors, attentive service and the classic Luxor to Aswan itinerary.
Elegant ships — stylish five-star vessels with spacious decks
Fine dining — full-board menus and comfortable lounges
Guided temples — licensed Egyptologists on every excursion
Classic route — Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan
We confirm the exact ship and inclusions before you book.
Choosing your Sonesta Nile cruise
Points to consider before you book.
1
Ship
each Sonesta cruiser has its own character; we help you pick
2
Direction
southbound 4 nights, or northbound 3 nights
3
Cabin
upper-deck cabins offer the finest Nile views
4
Extras
add Abu Simbel or a Luxor balloon flight
03Book with confidence
Why book your Sonesta Nile cruise with us
Sonesta is a well-known name on the Nile, with a fleet of elegant five-star cruisers. We hand-pick the right Sonesta ship for your dates and plan every detail, so you enjoy the brand's polished style with a local team behind you.
4.9★Average traveller rating
235Verified reviews
8Awarded cruise brands
100%Licensed Egyptologist guides
A trusted Egyptian company
Owned and operated by Egypt Holiday Makers, with years of experience crafting Nile journeys through the heart of Egypt.
TripAdvisor Excellence
Recognised with a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence and hundreds of genuine, verified traveller reviews.
Licensed Egyptologists
Expert, licensed guides accompany every cruise, bringing 5,000 years of history vividly to life.
Honest, seamless booking
Transparent pricing, real reviews and a personally managed booking process from a team that knows every ship.
In their words
★★★★★
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.
Verified review · TripAdvisor
★★★★★
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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