Nile Cruise · Aswan & Luxor
Historia Luxury Nile Cruise
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- Licence No. 121
Tour Overview
Historia is one of the more expensive ships we sell on the Luxor to Aswan route, and you pay for room: generous accommodation, calm public areas and a quiet atmosphere rather than a lively program. The Historia luxury Nile cruise departs on Mondays and Fridays on 3-night and 4-night sailings, full board, with private guided visits and entrance fees included.
Who should choose Historia
It suits couples, honeymooners and mature travelers who plan to spend real time on board between excursions, reading on deck or resting after an early start at the Valley of the Kings. Families who want a busy evening schedule or travelers on a tight budget will find better value elsewhere in our luxury fleet.
Fares, September to April
| Sailing | Double cabin | Single cabin |
|---|---|---|
| 3 nights / 4 days | $3,000 per person | $4,200 per person |
| 4 nights / 5 days | $3,800 per person | $5,800 per person |
The single cabin premium on the 4-night sailing is high ($2,000 above the double rate), so solo travelers often find the 3-night option the better buy. Two people sharing, who pay $800 each for the fourth night, get the strongest value on the longer cruise.
How the week fits together
Monday and Friday departures make it easy to plan Cairo around the cruise: arrive in Cairo for Giza and the museum, fly south for the boat, then fly home from Luxor or Aswan, or return to Cairo. On the river, the standard route takes in Luxor’s temples, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan. The exact sightseeing list for your sailing is confirmed when booking.
Covered by the fare
Airport meet and greet, private air-conditioned transfers, all meals on board, private tours in Luxor and Aswan with an English-speaking guide, entrance fees to the sites on the program, and service charges and taxes. Flights, the visa, optional excursions and tips are extra.
Planning tips
Autumn and spring sailings are the most comfortable for sightseeing; our guide to the best time for a Nile cruise explains the seasons. For other ships on the same stretch, see all Nile river cruises. If you want Historia inside a full Egypt trip, ask our tailor-made team.
Tour Highlights
English-Speaking tour guide/leader
All transfers by air-conditioning vehicle
Meet at the airport upon arrival
4/3 Nights Nile cruise
Meals mentioned in the itinerary
Tour Packages
04 Days / 03 Night From Aswan
On arrival, you will be met and escorted to your Nile cruise for embarkation.
Begin your Aswan sightseeing with a visit to the impressive High Dam, a landmark of modern Egyptian engineering. Continue by boat to Agilkia Island to explore the exquisite Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis and renowned for its beautifully preserved sanctuaries and reliefs.
Return to your Nile cruise, where lunch is served on board, followed in the evening by an international buffet dinner.
Accommodation: Overnight onboard
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, visit the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, a rare double sanctuary dedicated to two deities—Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Return to your Nile cruise for lunch on board.
Later, explore the remarkably well-preserved Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus and considered one of the finest surviving temples of ancient Egypt. In the evening, enjoy a continental buffet dinner on board your cruise.
Accommodation: Overnight onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, enjoy a privately guided exploration of Luxor’s East Bank. Visit the vast Karnak Temple, a monumental complex built over centuries, before continuing to Luxor Temple, once connected by a grand avenue of ram-headed sphinxes.
These extraordinary sites together embody Luxor’s enduring reputation as the world’s greatest open-air museum and one of its most remarkable archaeological landscapes.
Return to your Nile cruise in the afternoon. In the evening, enjoy a relaxed Galabia celebration on board.
Accommodation: Overnight onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, disembark from your Nile cruise. Continue with a guided visit to Luxor’s West Bank, beginning with the legendary Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs. Continue to the striking Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, beautifully set against the desert cliffs, and pause at the monumental Colossi of Memnon, which have stood guard over the Theban plain for more than three thousand years.
Following your visit, transfer to Luxor Airport or the train station for your onward journey.
Accommodation: Overnight onboard
Meals: Breakfast.
05 Days / 04 Night From Aswan
Upon arrival in Luxor, transfer to your Nile cruise for embarkation.
Later, enjoy a guided visit to Luxor’s East Bank, home to the magnificent Temple of Karnak, a vast complex built over centuries by generations of pharaohs. Continue to the graceful Luxor Temple, once connected to Karnak by a ceremonial avenue of ram-headed sphinxes. Together, these monuments define Luxor’s reputation as the world’s greatest open-air museum and one of the most remarkable archaeological landscapes in existence.
In the evening, enjoy an international buffet dinner on board.
Accommodation : Overnight onboard
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, enjoy a guided visit to Luxor’s West Bank. Explore the renowned Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs. Continue to the remarkable Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, set dramatically against the cliffs of the Theban mountains, and pause at the monumental Colossi of Memnon, which have stood guard over the plain for more than three millennia.
Return to your Nile cruise for the afternoon.
In the evening, enjoy a continental buffet dinner on board.
Accommodation: Overnight onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, sail toward Edfu, passing through the Esna Lock. On arrival, visit the remarkable Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus and considered one of the best-preserved temples of the ancient world.
Return to your Nile cruise for lunch on board as the journey continues along the Nile toward Kom Ombo. Visit the distinctive Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to two deities—Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder.
After the visit, return to your cruise and continue sailing toward Aswan.
In the evening, enjoy an international buffet dinner on board.
Accommodation: Overnight onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, enjoy a guided visit to the impressive High Dam, a landmark of modern Egyptian engineering that transformed the country’s irrigation and energy supply. Continue with a scenic boat ride to Agilkia Island to explore the beautiful Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis and renowned for its graceful sanctuaries and reliefs.
Return to your Nile cruise for the afternoon.
In the evening, enjoy a relaxed Galabia evening accompanied by an oriental dinner on board.
Meals: Overnight onboard
Accommodation: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, disembark from your Nile cruise. You will then be transferred to Aswan Airport or the train station for your onward journey.
Accommodation: Overnight onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
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Inclusions
- Meet and greet service by our representatives upon your airport arrival
- All transfers via private air-conditioned vehicle
- Accommodation on the Nile Cruise ship full board
- Private sightseeing tours in Luxor & Aswan (listed on itinerary)
- English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned on the itinerary
- All meals mentioned on the itinerary
- All service charges and taxes
Exclusions
- International Airfare
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Any optional tours
- Any extras not mentioned in the program
- Tipping.
Tour Prices
September To April - 03 Nights / 04 Days
Double Cabin / Per Person
$3000
Single Cabin / Per Person
$4200
September To April - 04 Nights / 05 Days
Double Cabin / Per Person
$3800
Single Cabin / Per Person
$5800
Important Notes
👨👩👧 Delta Tours Child Policy:
- 0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge (except for flight tickets where airline rules apply).
- 2 – 5.99 years: Pay 25% of adult price (if there is a flight tickets).
- 6 – 11.99 years: Pay 50% of adult price (sharing parents’ room/cabin).
- 12 years and above: Considered an adult and pay full price.
Notes:
- Child discounts apply when sharing a room/cabin with two full-paying adults.
- If a child requires a separate room, the full adult rate applies.
- Some tours, cruises, or hotels may have different rules; in that case, the stricter policy applies.
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Historia Nile Cruise: Common Questions
Historia departs on Mondays and Fridays. We match the 3-night or 4-night sailing to your dates when you book.
From September to April, 3 nights cost $3,000 per person in a double cabin or $4,200 single; 4 nights cost $3,800 double or $5,800 single.
It works well for solo travelers who value quiet, but the single rate on the 4-night sailing is $2,000 above the double, so the 3-night sailing is often better value.
Yes. The cruise is full board and includes entrance fees to the sites on the itinerary, with private guided tours in Luxor and Aswan.
Yes. Most guests spend two or three nights in Cairo before or after the cruise; we arrange the hotels, flights and transfers.
Our Clients Feedback
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DebbieMel
“Our Egypt trip was perfectly organized with excellent guides, smooth transfers, and constant support from arrival until departure.”
Luciano M
“Professional service, knowledgeable guides, and excellent communication made our experience smooth, enjoyable, and completely stress-free throughout."”
Deepam L
“The customized itinerary matched exactly what we wanted, with attentive staff and outstanding service during every part of our trip.”
Isadora R
“Every detail was handled professionally, from airport assistance to transportation, making us feel comfortable and cared for every day.”
Maria S.
“Excellent organization, punctual drivers, and friendly staff created an unforgettable experience across Cairo, Luxor, and the Nile Valley”
Peter D.
“Knowledgeable Egyptologists and carefully planned sightseeing tours made every destination fascinating, educational, and easy to explore comfortably”
Laura C
“Private transportation, responsive support, and flexible arrangements helped create a relaxing journey that exceeded all our expectations completely.”
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