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Steigenberger Royale Nile Cruise

Embark on an unforgettable voyage along the Nile aboard the Steigenberger Royale Nile Cruise. This luxurious 5-star vessel offers 50 beautifully designed double cabins (19.5 m²) and 2 spacious suites (35 m²), each featuring panoramic sliding windows, satellite TV, air conditioning, private bathrooms, hair dryers, safes, and minibars. Guests can enjoy a range of premium facilities including a main restaurant, elegant lounge, sundeck bar, Jacuzzi, swimming pool, fitness area, and optional massage services. Complimentary Wi-Fi and 24-hour reception ensure a seamless experience throughout your jou

  • Duration4 days / 3 nights
  • Type5-Star
Steigenberger Royale Nile Cruise

Overview

Embark on an unforgettable voyage along the Nile aboard the Steigenberger Royale Nile Cruise. This luxurious 5-star vessel offers 50 beautifully designed double cabins (19.5 m²) and 2 spacious suites (35 m²), each featuring panoramic sliding windows, satellite TV, air conditioning, private bathrooms, hair dryers, safes, and minibars. Guests can enjoy a range of premium facilities including a main restaurant, elegant lounge, sundeck bar, Jacuzzi, swimming pool, fitness area, and optional massage services. Complimentary Wi-Fi and 24-hour reception ensure a seamless experience throughout your journey. As you sail between Luxor and Aswan, explore Egypt’s most iconic ancient landmarks. Visit the grand temples of Karnak and Luxor, the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the twin temple of Kom Ombo. Discover the Temple of Horus in Edfu and the magnificent Philae Temple in Aswan. This cruise blends cultural exploration with refined comfort, offering an exceptional way to experience the treasures of ancient Egypt.

Highlights

  • Aswan explored on the day you board or leave
  • Kom Ombo and Edfu temples reached from the moorings
  • Valley of the Kings among the West Bank stops
  • A Luxor East Bank tour built into the programme

Itinerary

  1. 1Welcome On Board – Aswan Exploration

    Board the Steigenberger Royale Nile Cruise in Aswan and settle into your elegant cabin. After check-in, enjoy lunch as the ship begins its tranquil journey through Upper Egypt. In the afternoon, embark on a guided tour of Aswan’s highlights, starting with the impressive High Dam, a modern engineering marvel. Continue to the enchanting Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, located on Agilkia Island. End the day with a relaxing felucca sail around Elephantine Island, taking in the serene beauty of the Nile. Return to the cruise for dinner and an overnight stay in Aswan. Meals: Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Aswan

  2. 2Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples

    Enjoy breakfast as the cruise sails toward Kom Ombo. Disembark to explore the unique twin temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god. Continue sailing to Edfu, where you’ll visit the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient sanctuaries. Admire its towering pylons and intricate carvings before returning to the ship. Relax on the sundeck or enjoy a drink at the Panorama Bar as the cruise continues toward Esna. Dinner and evening entertainment will be provided on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Onboard sailing to Esna

  3. 3Luxor West Bank – Valley of the Kings and More

    After breakfast, the cruise arrives in Luxor, often called the world’s greatest open-air museum. Begin your exploration on the West Bank with a visit to the Valley of the Kings, where the tombs of Egypt’s pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, lie hidden in the cliffs. Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a stunning monument carved into the mountainside. Conclude with a stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues that once guarded a grand temple. Return to the ship for lunch and spend the afternoon at leisure or exploring Luxor independently. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Luxor

  4. 4East Bank of Luxor – Disembarkation

    After breakfast, check out and disembark. Before leaving Luxor, visit the monumental Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious structures ever built, with its vast hypostyle hall and towering obelisks. Continue to Luxor Temple, a magnificent site that reflects layers of history from ancient Egypt through the Roman era. Your journey concludes after this final exploration. Meals: Breakfast Overnight: —

  5. 1Embarkation and Luxor East Bank Tour

    Join the Steigenberger Royale Nile Cruise in Luxor and settle into your comfortable cabin. After lunch, begin your exploration of Luxor’s East Bank. Visit the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple, a vast complex filled with colossal statues, sacred lakes, and towering columns. Continue to Luxor Temple, connected to Karnak by the ancient Avenue of Sphinxes. Return to the ship for dinner and spend the night docked in Luxor. Meals: Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Luxor

  6. 2Luxor West Bank – Sail to Edfu

    After breakfast, cross to the West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings, where the tombs of Egypt’s greatest rulers are carved deep into the rock. Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a masterpiece of ancient architecture, and stop at the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the cruise for lunch as the ship sails toward Edfu, passing through the Esna Lock. Dinner and overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Onboard sailing to Edfu

  7. 3Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples

    After breakfast, visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the most complete temples in Egypt. Return to the ship and continue sailing to Kom Ombo. Explore the dual temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus, and visit the nearby Crocodile Museum to learn about ancient Egyptian beliefs. Return to the cruise for dinner and evening entertainment as you sail toward Aswan. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Onboard sailing to Aswan

  8. 4Discovering Aswan – Nubian Charm

    Enjoy breakfast before exploring Aswan’s highlights. Visit the High Dam, a symbol of modern Egypt, and sail to Agilkia Island to see the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. End the day with a peaceful felucca ride around Elephantine Island. Return to the ship for dinner and your final night on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Aswan

  9. 5Disembarkation in Aswan

    After breakfast, disembark the Steigenberger Royale Nile Cruise. Optional excursions, such as a visit to Abu Simbel Temples, can be arranged before your onward journey. Meals: Breakfast Overnight: —

What’s included

  • Meet and assist upon arrival and departure at the airport or railway station
  • Accommodation on board the Steigenberger Royale Nile Cruise on a full-board basis
  • Professional tour guide fluent in English, Portuguese, German, or Spanish
  • All sightseeing tours conducted as private guided excursions
  • Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
  • Bottled water during excursions
  • All transfers in a private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
  • All service charges and taxes

Not included

  • Optional excursions
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping

How booking works

  1. Send your dates

    Use the enquiry form with your travel dates and how many people are coming. Nothing is charged and nothing is held at this point.

  2. We reply with a plan

    You get a written itinerary and a full price back — what is included, what is not, and what the alternatives are if a date or a hotel does not work.

  3. You change what you want

    Go back and forth as many times as you need. The itinerary is not fixed until you say it is.

  4. Confirm and travel

    Once the plan is right, we confirm the bookings and send you the final documents with your guide and driver details.

Frequently asked questions

How long is Steigenberger Royale Nile Cruise?

4 days and 3 nights in total, counted from your arrival day to your departure day.

Is there a day-by-day itinerary?

Yes — 9 days are written out above, with what you see and where you sleep on each one. Every day can be changed before you book.

How much does Steigenberger Royale Nile Cruise cost?

It starts at $799 per person. The final price depends on your dates, your group size and the hotel level you choose, so we quote it for your specific trip rather than selling a fixed package.

What is included in the price?

8 things are included, listed in full above. In short: meet and assist upon arrival and departure at the airport or railway station; accommodation on board the steigenberger royale nile cruise on a full-board basis; professional tour guide fluent in english, portuguese, german, or spanish; all sightseeing tours conducted as private guided excursions, and more.

What is not included?

The exclusions are listed above in full. The main ones are optional excursions; personal expenses; tipping. Ask us before you book if you want any of them added — most of them can be.

Can this trip be changed?

Yes. Nothing on this page is fixed. Days can be added or dropped, sites swapped, hotels moved up or down, and the whole route rebuilt around what you actually want to see.

What to pack

Clothing

  • Loose cotton or linen — it is hot in the sun and cold on the water after dark
  • A light long-sleeved layer for evenings and for sun cover at open sites
  • Shoulders and knees covered for mosques and churches; a scarf for women at mosques
  • One warm layer between November and February — desert nights drop sharply

Feet

  • Closed walking shoes you have already broken in — temple ground is uneven stone and sand
  • Sandals or slip-ons for the boat and the hotel

Sun and heat

  • A wide-brimmed hat — there is almost no shade at Giza, Karnak or Abu Simbel
  • High-factor sunscreen and lip balm with SPF
  • Sunglasses
  • A refillable water bottle

Practical

  • A universal adapter — Egypt uses European two-pin type C and F sockets at 220V
  • Any medication you take, in its original packaging
  • Small notes in local currency for tips and small purchases
  • A power bank — you will be off a socket for most of each day

Gallery

The Temple of Horus at Edfu — view 5The Temple of Kom Ombo — view 6Valley of the Kings — view 7Luxor Temple — view 8The Nile River — view 2

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