Nile Cruise · Aswan & Luxor
MS Amwaj Living Stone Nile Cruise
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- Licence No. 121
Tour Overview
The MS Amwaj Living Stone Nile cruise sails between Luxor and Aswan on Mondays and Thursdays, with a 3-night trip from Aswan or a 4-night trip from Luxor. Its standout feature is the range of rooms: standard cabins, junior suites, executive suites and two royal suites, which makes it a good fit for families and groups who want different room types on one ship.
Room choice on the Amwaj
Few ships in our ultra deluxe range offer four levels of accommodation. A standard cabin is enough for most travelers, since you spend the days ashore or on deck. Junior and executive suites add room to spread out, and the two royal suites are worth asking about early for honeymoons or special occasions, because there are only two of them. The fares below are for cabins; suites are quoted on request.
Cabin fares, September to May
| Sailing | Triple | Double | Single |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 nights, starting in Aswan | $1,026 | $1,101 | $1,669 |
| 4 nights, starting in Luxor | $1,225 | $1,311 | $2,020 |
All figures are per person.
A newer ship on an old route
Amwaj is one of the more recent vessels on the river. The route itself has not changed in a century: from Luxor, ships sail south past Edfu and Kom Ombo to Aswan, and the 3-night version runs the same stretch in the other direction. Our Luxor to Aswan cruise guide explains what each stop offers.
What you pay for
Included: airport meet and greet, private air-conditioned transfers, full board, private guided sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan with an English-speaking guide, entrance fees to listed sites, service charges and taxes. Excluded: international flights, the visa, optional tours, extras and tipping.
Traveling as a group
Because the Amwaj mixes cabins with three grades of suite, a multi-generation family can book grandparents into a suite and keep everyone else in standard cabins on the same sailing. A triple cabin is the cheapest way for three people to travel, at $1,026 each for 3 nights. Tell us the group’s make-up and we will suggest the best combination of rooms.
The published season runs from September to May, when daytime temperatures in Luxor and Aswan are kinder for long days at the temples.
To add Cairo, a Luxor balloon flight or an Abu Simbel day, see our Nile river cruises or ask for a tailor-made plan.
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
$1026
Double Cabin - Per Person
$1101
Single Cabin - Per Person
$1669
Sep To May - 04 Nights / 05 Days from Luxor
Triple Cabin - Per Person
$1225
Double Cabin - Per Person
$1311
Single Cabin - Per Person
$2020
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 Amwaj Living Stone: Cabins, Suites and Fares
Standard cabins, junior suites, executive suites and two royal suites.
From September to May it is $1,311 per person on the 4-night sailing from Luxor.
The 3-night sailing starts in Aswan and ends in Luxor. It costs $1,101 per person in a double cabin from September to May.
Departures are on Mondays and Thursdays.
Couples often ask for one of the two royal suites. Since there are only two, request one early and we will quote it for your dates.
International flights, the Egyptian visa, optional tours, extras not in the program and tips.
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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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Maria S.
“Excellent organization, punctual drivers, and friendly staff created an unforgettable experience across Cairo, Luxor, and the Nile Valley”
Peter D.
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