Nile Cruise · Aswan & Luxor
MS Alexander The Great Nile Cruise
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Tour Overview
The MS Alexander the Great Nile cruise is one of the higher-priced ships among our ultra deluxe Nile cruises, sailing between Luxor and Aswan on Saturdays and Wednesdays. The 3-night trip from Aswan costs $1,401 per person in a double cabin from September to May, with full board, guiding and entrance fees included.
Is the higher fare worth it?
You pay more here for a calmer, more refined setting and attentive service, which matters most to travelers who see the cruise as the centerpiece of their holiday rather than a means of getting from Luxor to Aswan. If you mainly want comfortable transport between temples, a lower-priced ship in the same category will serve you well; our Nile river cruises page lists them side by side.
Midweek and weekend sailings
Departures on Saturdays and Wednesdays set this ship apart from the many that leave on Mondays and Fridays. That can be the deciding factor for travelers flying in at the end of the week. Share your arrival date and we will tell you which direction and length fit.
The fares in full
| September to May | Triple | Double | Single |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 nights from Aswan | $1,326 | $1,401 | $2,149 |
| 4 nights from Luxor | $1,625 | $1,711 | $2,660 |
Prices are per person. The fourth night adds $310 per person in a double cabin and gives you more time in Luxor, home to Karnak and Luxor Temple.
Included
Meet and greet at the airport, private air-conditioned transfers, full board on the ship, private guided sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan with an English-speaking guide, entrance fees to itinerary sites, service charges and taxes.
Not included
International flights, the Egyptian visa, optional tours, extras outside the program and tips.
The published fares cover September to May. Saturday departures are handy for travelers arriving on a Friday flight: one night in Luxor or Aswan, then straight onto the ship. Wednesday sailings fit well after a few days in Cairo. Either way, the airport meet and greet and private transfers in the fare mean you are collected and taken to the ship without arranging anything yourself.
The ship also anchors our Alexander the Great 10-day tour with Cairo and Alexandria. For other combinations, ask about tailor-made tours.
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
Sep To May - 03 Nights / 04 Days from Aswan
Triple Cabin - Per Person
$1326
Double Cabin - Per Person
$1401
Single Cabin - Per Person
$2149
Sep To May - 04 Nights / 05 Days from Luxor
Triple Cabin - Per Person
$1625
Double Cabin - Per Person
$1711
Single Cabin - Per Person
$2660
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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MS Alexander the Great: Fares, Days and Inclusions
From September to May the 3-night cruise from Aswan is $1,401 per person double, and the 4-night cruise from Luxor is $1,711 per person double.
On Saturdays and Wednesdays.
A single cabin costs $2,149 for 3 nights or $2,660 for 4 nights, September to May.
Yes. Our Alexander the Great 10-day tour links the cruise with Cairo and Alexandria.
Yes. Entrance fees for all sites on the itinerary are included.
No. Tips are excluded, along with flights, the visa and optional tours.
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“Our Egypt trip was perfectly organized with excellent guides, smooth transfers, and constant support from arrival until departure.”
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“Professional service, knowledgeable guides, and excellent communication made our experience smooth, enjoyable, and completely stress-free throughout."”
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“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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