Royal Beau Rivage Nile Cruise
A 5-star Nile cruiser with Standard, Deluxe and Suite cabins, a shaded pool deck, panoramic dining room and full-board meals.
At a glance
- Length
- 8 days · 4 nights
- Embarks
- Wed, Sat
- Board
- Full Board
- Class
- 5-star
The short answer
This five-star standard Nile cruise operates weekly between Luxor and Aswan, with the vessel selected and arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt and operated by a third-party cruise line.
Snapshot
Good to know
- Accommodation
- Five-Star Standard Nile Cruiser with Standard, Deluxe and Suite Cabins
- Destinations
- Luxor · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan · Karnak Temple · Luxor Temple · Valley of the Kings · Philae
- Includes
- Selected cabin accommodation · Full board from lunch on embarkation through breakfast on disembarkation · Sun deck with shaded seating · Freshwater pool · Lounge bar and dining room · Scheduled excursions to Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae
- Best for
- First-time Egypt visitors · History enthusiasts · Couples · Families with children · Travellers seeking a structured Luxor–Aswan river journey
- Guide languages
- English
- Discovery Tours Egypt is a licensed Egyptian tour operator.
- Discovery Tours Egypt is Class-A licensed by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism.
- Discovery Tours Egypt is a member of the Egyptian Travel Agents Association (ETAA #718).
- The cruise is selected, booked and arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt, while a third-party cruise line operates the vessel.
- Egyptologist-guided shore excursions and on-the-ground travel support can be arranged through the operator.
- Crew, Egyptologist and driver gratuities are clearly identified separately unless pre-paid by request.
02Overview
A first look
From the sun deck, the Nile moves past in broad green and ochre bands: palms, village roofs and desert beyond the riverbank. Sailing days invite a quiet swim, a drink in the lounge bar or a meal beside panoramic windows, while shore excursions bring you to Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings, then south to Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae.
Cabins range from Standard to Suite, with selected Nile-view balconies. Our licensed Egyptian tour operator arranges the booking and excursion details, while the cruise line’s crew manages life aboard Royal Beau Rivage. Weekly sailings run between Luxor and Aswan in both directions, with early starts and uneven ancient stone part of the practical picture.
Background
The facts
This five-star standard Nile cruise is a river vessel assigned at booking, with Standard, Deluxe and Suite cabins. Selected cabins provide Nile-view balconies. Public facilities include a sun deck with shaded seating, a freshwater pool, lounge bar, dining room with panoramic windows, gym, spa and boutique. Discovery Tours Egypt selects, books and arranges the cruise; the vessel is operated by a third-party cruise line.
The scheduled shore-excursion programme connects the principal archaeological sites between Luxor and Aswan. Excursions include Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple in Luxor, the Valley of the Kings on Luxor’s west bank, the Temple of Horus at Edfu, the Ptolemaic temple complex at Kom Ombo and Philae Temple on Agilkia Island near Aswan. Embarkation and disembarkation ports are Luxor and Aswan, and weekly sailings operate in both directions.
Full board covers meals from lunch on the embarkation day through breakfast on the disembarkation day. Drinks beyond water served with meals, including speciality beverages purchased at the lounge bar, are charged separately. Standard entrance fees for the listed scheduled sites are included where specified in the booking, while premium tombs and pyramid interiors carry separate charges unless requested.
The excursion programme alternates sailing days with shore visits. Typical visits involve walking over uneven archaeological surfaces, steps and exposed ground, particularly at the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae; exact sequence and operating times may vary according to navigation and local scheduling.
Named in this entry
Nile River·Luxor·Aswan·Karnak Temple·Luxor Temple·Valley of the Kings·Temple of Horus at Edfu·Kom Ombo Temple·Philae Temple·Agilkia Island·Upper Egypt
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Is this for you?
Yes, if
- This cruise suits first-time Egypt visitors, history enthusiasts and couples or families seeking a structured way to visit Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan. Travellers should be comfortable with guided walking, steps, warm weather and boarding a river vessel
- accessibility needs should be discussed before booking.
What lingers
- 01Four-day cruise between Aswan and Luxor calling at Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna lock, Karnak and Luxor West Bank.
- 02Shore excursions led by our Egyptologists; we arrange timed entries to avoid long queues at major sites.
- 03Sailings include breakfast and dinner onboard; standard site entrance fees are included unless stated otherwise.
- 04We operate this cruise as a licensed Egyptian tour operator; our local office handles transfers and local permits.
- 05Unlike cruise-ship day trips, we time Aswan departures to visit Philae before the boat traffic arrives.
Worth knowing
How this compares
Unlike a land-only Egypt itinerary, this Nile cruise combines accommodation and river travel with scheduled shore excursions at Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan. Unlike an independently booked cruise, Discovery Tours Egypt arranges the selected cabin, cruise booking and associated tour logistics, while the third-party cruise line operates the vessel.
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.
At sea
Detailed itinerary
Based on embarkation from Luxor and disembarkation in Aswan.
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Cabin pricing
Pricing & seasonal rates
Per person, per cabin, in GBP. Each rate below 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.
7 nights / 8 days · Luxor to Luxor
| Cabin | Low seasonMay – September | High seasonOctober – April |
|---|---|---|
| Single cabin | £1,154 | £1,550 |
| Double cabin | £845 | £1,080 |
| Triple cabin | £845 | £1,080 |
4 nights / 5 days · Luxor to Aswan
| Cabin | Low seasonMay – September | High seasonOctober – April |
|---|---|---|
| Single cabin | £779 | £1,006 |
| Double cabin | £603 | £737 |
| Triple cabin | £603 | £737 |
3 nights / 4 days · Aswan to Luxor
| Cabin | Low seasonMay – September | High seasonOctober – April |
|---|---|---|
| Single cabin | £656 | £826 |
| Double cabin | £523 | £624 |
| Triple cabin | £523 | £624 |
7 nights / 8 days · Aswan to Aswan
| Cabin | Low seasonMay – September | High seasonOctober – April |
|---|---|---|
| Single cabin | £1,160 | £1,557 |
| Double cabin | £851 | £1,086 |
| Triple cabin | £851 | £1,086 |
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.
Indicative rates only – pricing and cabins fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.
On property
What's here
- Pool
- Sun Deck
- Gym
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Lounge
- Boutique
Bundled in
- Full board
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Accommodation on the vessel in your selected cabin grade.
- Full-board meals from lunch on embarkation day until breakfast on disembarkation day.
- Access to the sun deck, swimming pool, lounge bar and dining room.
- The vessel’s scheduled shore-excursion programme to Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Temple of Horus at Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae and the Valley of the Kings.
Not included
- Drinks other than water served with meals, including speciality beverages from the bar.
- Entry to premium tombs and pyramid interiors, together with any site-specific charges.
- Gratuities for the crew, Egyptologists and drivers, unless you request pre-payment.
- The single supplement for sole occupancy of a double cabin, where applicable.
- International and domestic flights, visas and travel insurance.
Tailor it
Make it yours
Discovery Tours Egypt can arrange the selected cabin grade, private or shared shore-excursion arrangements where available, airport or hotel transfers, and pre-paid gratuities on request. Travellers may also request premium tomb visits, pyramid interiors, additional hotel nights or a longer Egypt itinerary, subject to availability and separate charges.
All requests handled by your dedicated specialist before booking.
Accessibility
Who can join this
Nile cruising reduces hotel changes, but the vessel and shore excursions still involve physical demands. Moving between decks may require stairs, and cabins, the dining room, lounge bar and sun deck may not be step-free. Boarding can involve a sloped gangway, with the angle changing according to river level. Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae include uneven stone, sand, steps and exposed walking routes. Guests using wheelchairs or with limited mobility should request an accessibility review before booking. A collapsible wheelchair may be more practical than a powered model, subject to cabin and gangway dimensions.
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Valid passport and required visa documents
- Comfortable walking shoes with secure soles
- Sunscreen SPF50+ and lip balm
- Hat, sunglasses and a refillable water bottle
- Light layers for cool evenings and air-conditioned interiors
- Personal medication and a small day bag
- Insect repellent
- Cash and a payment card for drinks, gratuities and personal purchases
What to wear
- Lightweight, loose-fitting clothing for warm sailing days
- A light jumper or jacket for evenings and air-conditioned interiors
- Comfortable closed-toe shoes for uneven temple surfaces
- Hat and sunglasses for the sun deck
- Covered shoulders and knees at temples and religious sites
- Swimwear with a cover-up for the pool area
Children & families
Children 0–5.99 years travel free; 6–11.99 years pay 50%; 12+ pay the full adult price. Children must share a cabin with their parents, with a maximum of one child per cabin. Two or more children require their own cabin. Strollers may be difficult to use on gangways, stairs and uneven temple surfaces. Request a high chair before booking, as availability depends on the vessel’s onboard equipment.
Location
On the map
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
The vessel travels between Luxor and Aswan by river, which reduces the need for separate road journeys between the listed Nile destinations. Shore excursions are arranged through the vessel’s local programme and use local guides, drivers and site services where required. Discovery Tours Egypt is a licensed Egyptian tour operator that selects and books the cruise, while the cruise line owns and operates the vessel. Waste, water, fuel and air-conditioning practices vary by vessel and are not presented as independently certified. Guests can carry a reusable bottle where permitted and buy crafts or refreshments from established local businesses.
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
·In summary
This five-star standard Nile cruise includes accommodation in the selected Standard, Deluxe or Suite cabin, full-board meals from lunch on embarkation through breakfast on disembarkation, and use of the sun deck, pool, lounge bar and dining room. Its scheduled shore-excursion programme visits Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae.
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
01What is the typical duration of a Royal Beau Rivage Nile Cruise?
The Royal Beau Rivage Nile Cruise typically offers weekly sailings, usually lasting 7 nights, as it travels between Luxor and Aswan. This allows for a comprehensive exploration of the significant historical sites along the Nile.02What is included in the full board meal plan on the Royal Beau Rivage Nile Cruise?
The full board plan covers all meals, starting with lunch on your embarkation day and concluding with breakfast on your disembarkation day. Please note that drinks beyond water served with meals are not included and are charged separately.03What shore excursions are part of the Royal Beau Rivage Nile Cruise programme?
The vessel's scheduled shore excursion programme includes guided visits to Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Temple of Horus at Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the Valley of the Kings. These excursions are organised directly by the cruise vessel.04What types of cabins are available on the Royal Beau Rivage Nile Cruise?
The Royal Beau Rivage Nile Cruise features Standard, Deluxe, and Suite cabins. Some selected cabins also offer Nile-view balconies, providing scenic outlooks as you sail along the river.05What amenities are available on board the Royal Beau Rivage Nile Cruise?
Onboard amenities include a sun deck with shaded seating, a freshwater swimming pool, a lounge bar, a main dining room, a gym, a spa, and a boutique. These facilities are available for all guests to use during their cruise.06What is the policy for children on the Royal Beau Rivage Nile Cruise?
Children aged 0–5.99 years travel free, while those 6–11.99 years pay 50% of the adult price. Children 12 years and older pay the full adult fare. A maximum of one child can share a cabin with parents; two or more children require their own cabin.07Are gratuities included in the Royal Beau Rivage Nile Cruise price?
Gratuities for the crew, Egyptologists, and drivers are not included in the standard cruise price. These can be arranged for pre-payment upon request, or you may handle them directly during your holiday.08What should I wear for shore excursions during the Nile Cruise?
For shore excursions, we recommend comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses, and light, breathable clothing. When visiting temples and mosques, modest dress is advised, meaning shoulders and knees should be covered.09What is the best time of year to take a Royal Beau Rivage Nile Cruise?
The cooler months from October to April are generally considered the best time for a Nile Cruise, offering more comfortable temperatures for sightseeing. The summer months can be very hot, particularly in Upper Egypt.10Are drinks, other than water with meals, included on the Royal Beau Rivage Nile Cruise?
No, drinks beyond water served with meals are not included in the full board plan. Speciality beverages from the lounge bar and other drinks are available for purchase separately during your cruise.
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
Product ID: CRU-NIL-474841
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