Nile Style Nile Cruise
A five-star Nile cruiser with panoramic windows, sun deck, lounge bar and full-board dining, sailing weekly between Luxor and Aswan with guided shore excursions.
At a glance
- Length
- 4 days · 3 nights
- Embarks
- Mon, Fri
- Board
- Full Board
- Class
- 5-star
The short answer
Nile Style Nile Cruise is an eight-day Nile river cruise vessel serving Luxor and Aswan, arranged through Discovery Tours Egypt.
·In summary
Nile Style offers Standard, Deluxe and Suite cabins on weekly sailings between Luxor and Aswan in both directions. Its shore-excursion programme includes six named sites, from Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings to Philae.
- Couples·
- Groups·
- Seniors
Snapshot
Good to know
- Accommodation
- 5-Star Nile Cruise Vessel
- Destinations
- Luxor · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan
- Includes
- Full board from embarkation lunch through disembarkation breakfast · Cabin in Standard, Deluxe or Suite class · Use of the sun deck, lounge bar and dining room · Scheduled shore-excursion programme · Cabin cleaning and usual on-board service · Boarding and leaving the ship in Luxor and Aswan
- Best for
- Nile cruise travellers · Couples · Cultural travellers · Travellers seeking full-board accommodation
- Discovery Tours Egypt is a licensed Egyptian tour operator.
- The listed shore-excursion programme names sites between Luxor and Aswan.
What lingers
- 01Choose from Standard, Deluxe and Suite cabin grades.
- 02Take in Nile views from the sun deck while sailing between Luxor and Aswan.
- 03Use the lounge bar and dining room on board.
- 04Shore excursions are scheduled at Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae and the Valley of the Kings.
- 05Weekly sailings run in both directions between Luxor and Aswan.
02Overview
A first look
By late afternoon the sun deck smells of warm teak and Nile silt, the river moving past in a steady, slow rhythm while the lounger cushions warm under the sun. On board, wide panoramic windows and a shaded lounge bar offer places to read, compare notes with fellow travellers, or watch small riverside life glide by between the shore excursions.
You will move between cabin, deck and shore with time to rest as well as explore; mornings ashore are often followed by afternoons for tea or a nap on the sun deck. One of our Egyptologists will meet you on embarkation to brief the excursion programme, and we arrange embarkation and disembarkation at Luxor and Aswan.
Background
The facts
Nile Style is a Nile river cruise vessel used for scheduled sailings between Luxor and Aswan. Its shore-excursion programme alternates visits ashore with sailing on the river; embarkation and disembarkation take place at Luxor and Aswan.
Cabins are offered in Standard, Deluxe and Suite grades. Panoramic windows or Nile-view balconies may be available, depending on cabin category and availability. The vessel has a sun deck, lounge bar and main dining room.
The programme includes Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Edfu’s Temple of Horus, Kom Ombo, Philae and the Valley of the Kings. Karnak was expanded mainly between the 16th and 11th centuries BCE. Edfu is a Ptolemaic temple; Philae was relocated in the 20th century during the Aswan High Dam project.
Full board runs from lunch on embarkation day through breakfast on disembarkation day. Drinks (including water) may cost extra. Sailings operate weekly in both directions; exact excursion schedules and cabin views depend on the sailing and cabin category.
Named in this entry
Nile Style·Luxor·Aswan·Karnak Temple·Luxor Temple·Edfu·The Temple of Horus·Kom Ombo·Sobek·Philae·Aswan High Dam·The Valley of the Kings
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Is this for you?
Yes, if
- Nile Style suits adults and older children who enjoy ancient Egyptian sites, guided sightseeing and a set sailing schedule. It also suits couples, solo travellers willing to pay a single supplement, and photographers who want to travel between Luxor and Aswan without changing hotels.
Maybe not, if
- Choose another option if you need step-free access or find uneven ground, steps and extended time outdoors difficult. May to September heat can also make shore visits demanding.
Honest assessment
The honest pluses and minuses, as our own team sees them after running this trip.
Highlights
- Includes visits to the Valley of the Kings
- Alternates sailing days with guided shore excursions
Things to Consider
- Archaeological sites have uneven ground and steps
- Summer shore visits can mean intense heat and limited shade
- Drinks (including water) are extra
- Single travellers typically pay a cabin supplement
Worth knowing
How this compares
Many Nile cruise programmes combine sailing with shore excursions; Nile Style’s listed programme includes Karnak, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae and the Valley of the Kings. Unlike a single-site river visit, this vessel sails between Luxor and Aswan, with embarkation and disembarkation at those ports.
The route
Luxor and Aswan
- EdfuThe Temple of Horus
- Kom OmboThe Temple of Sobek
Choose your direction
- Luxor → Aswan4 nightsupstream, against the current
- Aswan → Luxor3 nightsdownstream, with the current
- Round-trip7 nightsreturn to Luxor or Aswan
Both directions
Where this ship sails
This vessel works more than one stretch of the river. The direction changes the order of the temples, the number of nights and which city you fly out of.
On board
Detailed itinerary
Based on embarkation from Luxor and disembarkation in Aswan.
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Bundled in
- Full board
The fine print
What's included – and what is left out
Included
- Full board from lunch on embarkation day to breakfast on disembarkation day
- Access to shared on-board spaces, including the sun deck, lounge bar and dining room
- The vessel’s scheduled shore-excursion programme between Luxor and Aswan
- Cabin cleaning and the vessel’s usual on-board service
- Embarkation in Luxor and disembarkation in Aswan, or the reverse
Not included
- Drinks, including water, are not included, even with meals
- Tips for the crew and Egyptologists, unless requested
- Optional additions, including hot-air balloon rides and private transfers
- International air travel, entry visas and travel insurance
- Tickets for premium tombs and pyramid interiors, where applicable
Field notes
From our Egyptologists
- 01
Check whether your selected cabin category has a Nile-view balcony; views vary by category and availability.
- 02
Budget separately for drinks (including water).
- 03
Compare the single supplement with the per-person-sharing price when travelling alone.
- 04
Ask which shore excursions are scheduled for your sailing before choosing an embarkation date.
Tailor it
Make it yours
Choose between Standard, Deluxe and Suite cabins, with Nile-facing windows or balconies available on some cabins. Optional extras include hot-air balloon rides and private transfers. The shore-excursion programme follows the vessel's schedule, so do not assume individual site visits can be changed.
Your own specialist deals with each request before you book.
Where it fits
Nile Style fits between a Cairo visit and time in Luxor or Aswan, with shore excursions to major temples and tombs along the river.
Accessibility
Who can join this
The vessel and its excursions require a moderate level of mobility. Many Nile cruise boats have steps between the gangway, public areas and cabins, and some cabins have 10–20 cm raised thresholds; lifts are uncommon. Shore excursions include uneven temple approaches, cobbled quays, sandy paths and low stone steps at Valley of the Kings and Philae, so prolonged standing and short uphill walks are typical. Wheelchair users should note that full independent boarding of the vessel is often not possible; we can arrange meet-and-assist at airports and ports and request crew assistance, but boarding may still require steps and physical help. If you use a mobility scooter or an electric wheelchair, contact us before booking so we can check the specific vessel layout and shore-excursion accessibility. Bring any mobility aids and any necessary medication in carry-on luggage. If you have limited mobility, slow walking pace, or recent surgery, tell us at enquiry so we can advise whether this cruise is suitable and arrange tailored assistance where feasible.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
The vessel uses diesel engines typical of Nile cruisers and air-conditioned coach transfers for scheduled shore excursions. To reduce fuel use we book shore excursions to follow the vessel's established programme, which cuts duplicated road transfers. The crew and most on-board staff are recruited locally, and the vessel sources produce and daily-baked bread from markets in Luxor and Aswan when available, supporting small suppliers. On board, the crew operates a linen-reuse option and separates recyclable waste where port facilities permit. We work with the cruise line to share feedback on waste handling and community hiring; please tell us if you wish to add a community visit or market stop to support local vendors directly.
Licensed Egyptologist guides
State-licensed, and people we have worked with for years
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' site rules: marked paths, no touching reliefs
Local teams, real help
Our own offices in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Valid passport and printed boarding documents
- Small daypack for camera, water and sunscreen
- Sunscreen SPF50+ and a broad-brim hat
- Comfortable walking shoes with grip
- Lightweight layers for cool evenings on deck
- Any prescription medication in carry-on luggage
- Plug adapter (Egypt uses Type C and F sockets)
What to wear
- Lightweight, loose-fitting clothing for daytime heat
- A light jacket or fleece for evenings on deck
- Covered shoulders and knees for temples and mosques
- Comfortable closed-toe shoes for uneven temple approaches
- Sun-protective sunglasses
Children & families
Children 0–5.99 years travel free; children 6–11.99 years pay 50% of the adult fare; children 12 years and older pay the full adult price. Children must share a cabin with parents, maximum one child per cabin; two or more children require their own cabin. Strollers are usable on board but can be awkward on narrow gangways and during shore excursions to temple sites; high chairs may be available on request but are provided by the cruise line not by us. Please tell us ages at booking so we can confirm bedding and safety arrangements.
Prices by sailing
Prices are per person in GBP, from 2 people sharing a double cabin. Each price covers the full sailing, the guided sightseeing programme along the route, and your arrival and departure transfers between the vessel and the local airport or railway station.
| Sailing | October – Aprilcurrent season | May – September | Peak dates18 Dec – 6 Jan, 21 Mar – 4 Apr, 9 Apr – 23 Apr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 nights · Aswan → Luxorembarks Fridays | October – April: from £796single cabin £1,084triple cabin £790 | May – September: from £796single cabin £1,084triple cabin £790 | Peak dates: from £1,027single cabin £1,488triple cabin £1,021 |
| 4 nights · Luxor → Aswanembarks Mondays | October – April: from £966single cabin £1,351triple cabin £959 | May – September: from £966single cabin £1,351triple cabin £959 | Peak dates: from £1,274single cabin £1,889triple cabin £1,266 |
| 7 nights · Luxor → Luxorembarks Mondays | October – April: from £1,476single cabin £2,149triple cabin £1,463 | May – September: from £1,476single cabin £2,149triple cabin £1,463 | Peak dates: from £2,014single cabin £3,091triple cabin £2,001 |
| 7 nights · Aswan → Aswanembarks Fridays | October – April: from £1,492single cabin £2,164triple cabin £1,478 | May – September: from £1,492single cabin £2,164triple cabin £1,478 | Peak dates: from £2,030single cabin £3,106triple cabin £2,016 |
Peak dates: 18 Dec – 6 Jan, 21 Mar – 4 Apr, 9 Apr – 23 Apr. Choose your sailing and date in the booking panel for the exact price.
Cabin allocation
- Nile vessels do not have interconnecting cabins.
- Book early and we will ask the vessel to place your party together — usually adjacent, or directly opposite.
- Cabin numbers are confirmed by the vessel at check-in.
These fares are a guide, as prices and cabins move through the year. Do ask us and we will confirm the fare for the days you have in mind.
Add Cairo before or after your cruise
The ship stays between Luxor and Aswan. The Pyramids, and most flights back to the UK, are in Cairo. These short extensions link the two.
If plans change
Cancellation and refunds
What you receive back if you cancel depends on how far ahead of your holiday you let us know and the kind of holiday you book. See our current cancellation and refund terms
Location
On the map
While you're here
Worth pairing
- Karnak TempleRight here
- Luxor TempleRight here
- Temple of Horus at EdfuRight here
- Temple of Kom OmboRight here
- Philae TempleRight here
- The Valley of the KingsRight here
Why book this with us
Three reasons, stated plainly
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Visit six named sites through the vessel's shore programme
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
01What is the typical duration and route for the Nile Style Nile Cruise?
The Nile Style Nile Cruise typically sails for three or four nights, travelling between Luxor and Aswan. The vessel operates weekly in both directions, offering a comprehensive journey along the Nile River.02What is included in the full board arrangement on the Nile Style Nile Cruise?
Full board on the Nile Style Nile Cruise covers all meals, from lunch on your embarkation day through to breakfast on your disembarkation day. This includes use of the public areas, the scheduled shore excursions, and cabin housekeeping.03What shore excursions are part of the Nile Style Nile Cruise programme?
The Nile Style Nile Cruise includes a programme of shore excursions to key sites. These typically feature Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Temple of Horus at Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae Temple, and the Valley of the Kings.04What cabin options are available on the Nile Style Nile Cruise?
The Nile Style Nile Cruise offers a choice of cabin grades, including Standard, Deluxe, and Suite options. All cabins are designed for comfort, with pricing generally per person sharing; a single supplement usually applies.05Is the Nile Style Nile Cruise suitable for families with children?
Yes, the Nile Style Nile Cruise welcomes families. Children aged 0 to 5.99 years travel free, while those 6 to 11.99 years pay 50% of the adult price. Children must share a cabin with their parents, with a maximum of one child per cabin.06What should I wear and bring for a Nile Style Nile Cruise?
For shore excursions, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses, and high-factor sun cream are essential. Modest clothing is recommended for temple visits. On board, smart casual attire is suitable for evenings.07What is the best time of year to experience the Nile Style Nile Cruise?
The cooler months from November to March are ideal for a Nile Style Nile Cruise, offering pleasant temperatures for shore excursions. This period is popular for winter sun holidays, though sailing is available year-round.08What is the photography policy on the Nile Style Nile Cruise and at sites?
Photography is generally permitted on board the Nile Style Nile Cruise and at most archaeological sites. Some specific tombs or museum exhibits may prohibit flash photography or require a separate ticket for cameras.09What is the accessibility like on the Nile Style Nile Cruise and during excursions?
The Nile Style Nile Cruise vessel has stairs between decks; lifts may not be available on all ships. Shore excursions involve walking on uneven ancient terrain and steps at temples. Travellers with mobility concerns should discuss specific requirements with us.10Are alcoholic beverages included with the full board on the Nile Style Nile Cruise?
Drinks, including water, are not included, even with meals. The full board arrangement on the Nile Style Nile Cruise includes meals but typically does not cover alcoholic beverages. These, along with soft drinks and water, are usually available for purchase on board.
Last updated 14 March 2026Product ID: CRU-NIL-630775
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