Nile Cruise · Aswan & Luxor
MS Miriam Nile Cruise
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- Licence No. 121
Tour Overview
The MS Miriam Nile cruise is a five-star ship from an operator whose story goes back to 1975, recently redesigned with royal blues and earthy tones drawn from temple decoration. It sails between Luxor and Aswan on Mondays and Thursdays, for 3 or 4 nights, and our fare includes full board, private guided visits and site entrance fees.
Miriam in brief
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Route | Luxor and Aswan |
| Departures | Mondays and Thursdays |
| Cruise lengths | 3 nights / 4 days or 4 nights / 5 days |
| Fares, Sept to April | From $1,401 per person (triple, 3 nights) |
| Meals | Full board on board |
| Sightseeing | Private tours with an English-speaking guide, entrance fees included |
| Category | Ultra deluxe |
A ship for travelers who notice design
The Miriam’s refit leans on Egyptian color and materials rather than generic hotel styling, so the interiors feel connected to the temples you visit each morning. The ship also describes a commitment to eco-conscious travel, which may matter if you are weighing the environmental side of a river cruise. Expect a calm, warm atmosphere suited to couples and older travelers more than party groups.
How the fares compare
Two sharing a double pay $1,476 each for 3 nights or $1,786 each for 4 nights. A triple is $1,401 or $1,700 per person, and a single is $2,348 or $2,860. These match the MS Medea almost to the dollar, so the choice between the two comes down to style: the Miriam for its refreshed Egyptian-inspired interiors, the Medea for its classic wood-paneled look and pool deck. Summer fares are quoted on request.
What your Miriam fare buys
The fare covers airport meet and greet, private air-conditioned transfers, full-board meals, private sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan, an English-speaking guide, entrance fees and service charges and taxes. International flights, visas, optional tours and tips are excluded.
Miriam plus Philae, Abu Simbel or Cairo
A cruise between Luxor and Aswan passes Edfu, the best-preserved temple in Egypt, and many guests add a morning at Philae or a trip south to Abu Simbel by road. To combine the cruise with Cairo and the pyramids, see our luxury Egypt tours or ask for a tailor-made plan. More ships are listed under ultra deluxe Nile cruises.
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
Triple Cabin / Per Person
$1401
Double Cabin / Per Person
$1476
Single Cabin / Per Person
$2348
September To April - 04 Nights / 05 Days
Triple Cabin / Per Person
$1700
Double Cabin / Per Person
$1786
Single Cabin / Per Person
$2860
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 Miriam Nile Cruise FAQs
Yes. The ship has recently been reimagined, with a design scheme of royal blues and earthy tones inspired by ancient temples.
The ship’s description highlights a commitment to eco-conscious travel. Ask us if you want details of specific practices before booking.
You can choose 3 nights / 4 days or 4 nights / 5 days between Luxor and Aswan.
From September to April, $1,476 per person for 3 nights and $1,786 per person for 4 nights.
Fares are almost identical, so pick on style: the Miriam has refreshed Egyptian-inspired interiors, while the Medea has a classic look and a pool on the sun deck.
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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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