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.
Steigenberger is a well-known international hospitality brand, and its Nile cruisers deliver deluxe, hotel-standard comfort on the classic Luxor to Aswan route.
Deluxe ships — hotel-brand comfort and refined interiors
Full board — quality dining and elegant public spaces
Guided touring — licensed Egyptologists at every temple
The classic route — the great temples between Luxor and Aswan
We confirm the exact ship and inclusions before you book.
Choosing your Steigenberger Nile cruise
A few things to weigh up.
1
Comfort
deluxe, hotel-grade cabins and service
2
Direction
4 nights southbound, or 3 nights northbound
3
Cabin deck
upper decks give the best river views
4
Extras
add Abu Simbel or a Luxor hot-air balloon
03Book with confidence
Why book your Steigenberger Nile cruise with us
Steigenberger is a respected international hotel brand, and its Nile ships bring that deluxe hospitality to the river. We match you to the right Steigenberger sailing and plan the trip end to end, so you get refined, hotel-grade comfort afloat.
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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