Queen Isis Nile Cruise

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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.

• Aswan to Luxor3 nights on this shipRead the route guide
• Luxor to Aswan4 nights on this shipRead the route guide
• Luxor round trip7 nights on this shipRead the route guide
• Aswan round trip7 nights on this shipRead the route guide

Accessibility

Who can join this

The vessel and shore excursions include uneven surfaces, cobblestones, stone steps at archaeological sites, and soft sand at riverbanks. Embarkation and disembarkation require stepping up and down gangways, typically 4 to 8 steps; some boats provide portable ramps but not all. Shore visits often involve stairs and narrow passageways, for example inside tombs at the Valley of the Kings and steps at Philae Temple. Wheelchair users should note that full independent wheelchair access cannot be guaranteed; transfers use coaches with steps. We can arrange helper staff and accessible vehicles on request, and our Egyptologists will adapt walking routes where possible. Please tell us about mobility needs at booking so we can plan suitable shore excursions and provide arrival assistance; our staff meet incoming flights and can advise which visits are practicable given your mobility level.

Before you go

What to pack & wear

– Responsible travel

How we travel here

We use air-conditioned coaches for transfers and locally registered motor launches for short river transfers, and the cruise vessels themselves are staffed by Egyptian crew contracted through our partners. Fuel for the vessels is diesel, supplied locally through the cruise operator. We work with local suppliers for guides, catering staff, and excursion providers to ensure income remains in the communities visited, and we prioritize companies that employ local Egyptologists and boat crews. Waste handling follows the vessel operator's procedures, which commonly include segregating recyclables on board and delivering non-recyclable waste to shore facilities. We recommend guests bring refillable water bottles; most vessels provide potable water stations to reduce single-use plastic. Where possible we book visits that share revenue with temple-side vendors and community museums to support local craftspeople.

• Licensed local Egyptologists

  ETAA-credentialed, on payroll

• Fair wages on the ground

  Drivers + guides paid above market

• Site preservation

  We follow MoTA visitor caps and no-touch protocols

• Carbon-aware itineraries

  Domestic flights only when train/road is impractical

If plans change

Cancellation

More than 30 days

Full refund less a £50 admin fee

15–30 days

50% refund

Within 14 days

No refund – date changes considered case by case