Five nights under sail from Esna to Aswan, with an extra day on the river and an island mooring between the temples.
6 days on board
all guided
A five-night dahabiya cruise sails from Esna to Aswan in six days, one night longer than the classic trip. It stops at El Kab and Edfu on day two, spends a day under sail with an island mooring, visits Gebel el-Silsila and a riverside village, reaches Kom Ombo and Aswan on day five and ends with Philae on the last morning. Departure days are confirmed with your quote.
Scroll the days or press play — the boat sails to each stop as you go. Timings are typical; the exact order can shift with lock queues and mooring slots.
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The same list on every ship we sell for this route — so two quotes are always comparable.
The five sites this cruise visits, in the order you reach them.
Board, see the Temple of Khnum and pass the lock.
Rock tombs in the morning, the Temple of Horus after.
Quarries and rock shrines, and a riverside village.
The double temple of Sobek and Haroeris.
The island temple on the last morning.
There's no shopping cart because a Nile cruise shouldn't be bought like a pair of shoes. A specialist handles it end to end.
Dates, route, style, budget — or just "help". Use the finder above, the form below or WhatsApp.
A specialist replies with ships that fit, live availability, exact inclusions and a written price.
Swap ships, add Cairo or Abu Simbel, ask anything. We hold your cabin free while you decide.
Deposit by card link or bank transfer, balance before sailing. Vouchers and a WhatsApp line for the trip.
Temperature drives both comfort and price — and a few small things (tipping, tickets, what to pack) make the difference between a good cruise and a great one.
Hover or tap a month for temperatures and crowd levels.
Read the full guide: Best time for a Nile cruise, month by month
Linen or cotton that covers shoulders and knees — you'll be walking in full sun at Karnak and Edfu. A scarf doubles as sun cover and mosque-visit modesty.
Tomb floors in the Valley of the Kings are ramps and steps. Sandals for the deck, closed shoes for the sites.
Deck evenings and air-conditioned lounges are cooler than you expect. November–February nights drop to 8–12 °C.
The pool is the afternoon plan. Sunscreen on board costs three times the price at home.
Tomb interiors are dim and phones die fast in the heat. Plug type C/F (European two-pin), 220 V.
For the Galabeya night and the captain's dinner — or buy a galabeya at the Esna market for $10 like everyone else.
Read the full guide: What to pack for Egypt · What to wear on a Nile cruise
Roughly $3–5 for the crew (pooled envelope at the end of the cruise), $5 for your Egyptologist and $2 for drivers. We put this in writing so nothing feels awkward.
ATMs in Luxor and Aswan work fine; on board only cash is accepted for tips. $1 and $5 notes are gold for bathroom attendants and carriage drivers.
Drinks (packages from $35/day), laundry, spa, and optional excursions like Abu Simbel or the balloon. The bar takes cards on most deluxe and luxury ships.
Tutankhamun's tomb (~$20), Seti I (~$60) and Nefertari (~$60) are extra at the sites. Nefertari is the best-preserved tomb in Egypt — say yes.
Read the full guide: How much to tip on a Nile cruise · What is included in a Nile cruise
EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia and many more: $30 sticker at the airport bank counter, or an e-visa online in advance. Passport valid 6+ months.
Both have daily flights from Cairo (1 h) and some direct European charters. We match your arrival day to a departure day so you don't lose a night.
First excursion is the same afternoon; last day ends around 08:00–09:00. Book flights after 12:00 on disembarkation day.
Not included and strongly advised. Egypt's private hospitals in Luxor and Aswan are good; the ship's doctor is on call 24 h.
Read the full guide: Egypt visa, money and arrival · Is Egypt safe?
You're at a temple in the morning, on deck for lunch as the banks slide past, and docked by evening. Ships often moor side by side — you may walk through another ship to reach the shore.
Grouped by language. Private guide upgrades are available on every ship for about $40–60 per day.
Optional, fun and slightly cheesy. The sun deck under the stars is the alternative.
Vegetarian, gluten-free and halal handled easily; tell us about allergies when you book and the kitchen is briefed in writing.
Read the full guide: A Nile cruise day by day · Nile cruise food
No age limit on motor ships. Connecting or triple cabins on request — we only quote ships that have them free on your dates. Children 2–11 usually pay 50%.
Single supplements run 50–75% of the double rate, but several ships halve or waive it in low season.
Under-80-guest ships and private sail boats are the quiet ones. Tell us — cabins get a welcome upgrade where we can.
Lifts on most deluxe and luxury ships; temples involve uneven ground and steps. Tell us and we'll pick a ship with a lift and lower-deck cabins.
Our guides to a Nile cruise: who a Nile cruise suits · with kids · for solo travellers · on a honeymoon · for seniors
A full day under sail with an island mooring and time at a riverside village, plus Philae on the last morning.
The departure day depends on the boat, and we confirm it with your quote.
The price depends on the boat, the cabin and your dates, so we quote it for your trip. Tell us when you want to travel and we will send the options in writing.
No account, no payment, no obligation. Tell us the basics and a named specialist does the rest.
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