Nile Cruises

Nile Cruises · Luxor ↔ Aswan

Egyptologist-led Nile River Cruises

Four to seven nights sailing between Luxor and Aswan — Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Abu Simbel — on 4- and 5-star cruise ships with licensed Egyptologist guides. All temple fees, meals, and pickup included.

Licensed Egyptologist
Private groups only
All fees included

A Nile River cruise is the classic way to see Upper Egypt — the temples of Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae — without the long daily transfers of a land tour. Marvel operates 4-Day (Aswan → Luxor), 5-Day (Luxor → Aswan), and 7-Night round-trip cruises on 4- and 5-star ships. Every cruise includes a licensed Egyptologist for temple visits, all entrance fees, full-board meals, and English-speaking guides. Optional add-ons: Abu Simbel excursion (+$147), hot air balloon over Luxor West Bank (+$102), and Philae Temple sound & light show (+$42). Private cabin upgrade available on request.

Sailing between Luxor and Aswan

The Luxor–Aswan Nile cruise is one of the most efficient ways to visit Upper Egypt’s Ptolemaic and New Kingdom temples in a single trip. Ships dock next to Karnak, Luxor Temple, Edfu Temple of Horus, Kom Ombo double temple, and Philae Temple — monuments that would otherwise require multiple long-distance drives. You sleep on the ship, wake at each site, and visit with your Egyptologist while the ship sails to the next stop.

Marvel’s 3 cruise options:

4-Day / 3-Night (Aswan → Luxor) — the shortest route. Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor East and West Banks. Ideal if you have limited time or are combining with a Cairo package. From $597.
5-Day / 4-Night (Luxor → Aswan) — the most popular option. Adds a full day in Luxor plus Karnak, Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut’s temple. From $697.
7-Night round-trip (Luxor → Aswan → Luxor) — the classic long cruise. All Upper Egypt temples, two visits to Karnak/Luxor, plus the Aswan High Dam and Nubian villages. From $947.

All Marvel cruises are on 4-star or 5-star ships with air-conditioned cabins, on-board dining, and a pool deck. Egyptologist guides join the ship for every temple excursion. Ship class and exact vessel are confirmed at booking; every trip we operate is Marvel-vetted for cleanliness, safety, and guide quality.

When to visit

October to April is the classic cruise season — daytime temperatures 22–28°C, clear skies, and calm river conditions. May to September is hot (35–42°C on temple visits) but cruise ships have AC and prices are lower. December–February evenings can be cool on the sun deck — bring a light jacket. Every Marvel cruise runs year-round.

Why book a Marvel Nile Cruise

Egyptologist on board — licensed guide for every temple visit, not just a tour manager.
All temple fees included — Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, Valley of the Kings entrance. No surprise costs at the pier.
Full-board meals — breakfast, lunch, dinner, and on-board snacks — from embarkation to disembarkation.
4-star / 5-star ships only — Marvel does not book guests on any ship we haven’t personally inspected.
Pickup and transfers included — airport, hotel, and pier transfers on the start and end days.
Optional Abu Simbel add-on — extend the Aswan day with a flight or 3-hour drive to see the twin Ramses II temples (+$147).