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A Sara

A 68-cabin, five-deck Nile cruiser

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3 nights from $650
4 nights from $790
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Cabins68
Decks5
In brief

A Sara is a Standard Nile cruise ship of 68 cabins on five decks, with cabins of about 22 m² — large for the price. It has a sun-deck pool, a gym, massage, a shop and laundry. It sails 3 nights Aswan to Luxor and 4 nights Luxor to Aswan, from $650 per person, one of the lowest prices we sell.

Overview

Why travellers choose the A Sara

The ship

A Sara sits at the bottom of our price range and gives more than the price suggests: cabins of about 22 m², which is larger than most Standard ships, and a gym, massage room and laundry on board.

Cabins

There are 66 deluxe cabins and 2 junior suites across three guest decks. Every cabin has natural light from an external window or balcony, individual air-conditioning, international TV channels, a minibar, a safe, a telephone and a private bathroom with a shower or bathtub and hairdryer.

Life on board

The sun deck has the pool. Inside are a spacious restaurant, a lounge bar, a gym, massage services, a gift shop, laundry and a 24-hour reception. There is no lift.

Cabins of about 22 m²Larger than most Standard ships we sell.
From $650 per personOne of the lowest prices we sell.
Gym, massage and laundryNot a given at this price.
A window or balcony in every cabin68 cabins over three guest decks.
Itineraries · 2 programs

Follow the A Sara on the map

Two programs, same ship. Pick one, then scroll the days or press play — the boat sails to each stop as you go.

Indicative rates

Rates by season · per person, standard cabin

Guide prices only — the exact rate depends on your date, cabin and how full the ship is. Your written quote always confirms the final figure before anything is held.

Season Dates 3 nights 4 nights
Low May – Aug $650 $790
High Sep – Apr $785 $895
Infants 0–5 free · children 6–11: 50% sharing with 2 adults Groups of 10+: ask for special rates and a free tour leader place 20% deposit secures your booking · balance 30 days before arrival Free cancellation up to 45 days before arrival (60 days at Christmas & Easter)
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What's included on the A Sara

Included 8 items

  • Accommodation in an outside cabin with private bathroom, air-conditioning and Nile view
  • Full-board meals — daily breakfast, lunch and dinner (buffet or set menu depending on ship)
  • Guided sightseeing at every temple stop with a licensed Egyptologist
  • All entrance fees for the standard itinerary (Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings)
  • Transfers between the cruise ship and the sightseeing sites
  • Welcome drink on arrival, afternoon tea daily, and bottled water on excursions
  • Onboard evening entertainment — galabeya party, folkloric shows, live music
  • All service charges and Egyptian VAT

Not included 6 items

  • International flights to Egypt and Egypt visa$30 USD on arrival for most nationalities
  • Domestic flights to Aswan or from Luxor (available as a paid add-on)
  • Optional excursions — Abu Simbel, hot-air balloon over the West Bank, Nubian village visit
  • Personal expenses (drinks other than tea/water, laundry, spa services, souvenirs)
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended — most operators require it)
  • Gratuities for the cruise crew, guide and driver~$8-12 USD per day combined
Ship facts

A Sara at a glance

Category
Standard Cruises
Cabins
68 · about 22 m² each
Balcony
French balcony — floor-to-ceiling glass that slides open
Lift
No — the decks are linked by stairs
Length · decks
5 decks
Routes
3 Nights Aswan to Luxor · 4 Nights from Luxor to Aswan
Payment
No online payment — a written quote first, then a deposit by bank transfer or a secure card link.
On board

Facilities & life on the A Sara

Swimming Pool
Spa & Wellness Center
Fitness Center / Gym
Restaurant
Bar / Lounge
Sun Deck
Laundry Service
Gift Shop
In-cabin Safe
Minibar
In-cabin TV
Air Conditioning

Dining on board

Meals are served in the main restaurant on a full-board basis; drinks other than water at meals are charged separately — we confirm the exact board basis in your written quote.

Full board Bar on board
Questions about this ship

A Sara FAQ

How many cabins does A Sara have?

68: 66 deluxe cabins and 2 junior suites, on three guest decks of a five-deck ship.

How big are the cabins?

About 22 m², which is larger than most Standard ships we sell.

What is on board?

A pool on the sun deck, a restaurant, a lounge bar, a gym, massage services, a gift shop, laundry and a 24-hour reception.

Is there a lift on board?

No. The decks are linked by stairs only.

How much does a cruise on A Sara cost?

From $650 per person sharing a double for 3 nights in the low season (May to August), and from $785 in the high season (September to April). 4 nights starts at $790. Christmas, New Year and Easter are priced separately.

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