Nile Cruise · Aswan & Luxor
Salima Nile Cruise
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- Licence No. 121
Tour Overview
The MS Salima Nile cruise is a calm, five-star ship for travelers who want the Luxor to Aswan journey at an unhurried pace. It sails on Mondays and Fridays for 3 or 4 nights, and the fare covers full-board meals, private guided tours and entrance fees for the sites on the itinerary.
A quieter way to travel the Nile valley
Salima is not a party boat. Its appeal lies in a peaceful atmosphere, attentive service and public spaces laid out to keep the river in view. That makes it a good fit for older travelers, readers, and anyone who wants the hours between temple visits to feel restful. Luxor’s great sites, from the halls of Karnak to the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, are demanding days on foot, and a quiet ship to return to makes a real difference.
Pacing your days
Expect early starts for sightseeing, when the light is soft and the sites are cooler, followed by lunch on board and free afternoons while the ship sails. Because the tours are private with an English-speaking guide, you can slow down at the places that interest you and skip the long walks you would rather avoid. If you value rest days, choose the 4-night sailing, which spreads the same corner of Egypt over an extra day.
What you pay
Between September and April, the 3-night cruise is $860 per person in a double cabin, $790 in a triple and $1,297 in a single. The 4-night program costs $1,012, $934 and $1,552 respectively. Fares for May to August are available on request.
When to go
For a slow-paced trip, the cooler months from October to April are the most comfortable time for long site visits; our guide to the best time for a Nile cruise goes through the seasons month by month. Summer sailings are quieter but very hot in Aswan.
Practical points
Airport meet and greet, private air-conditioned transfers, and service charges and taxes are included. International flights, the visa, optional tours and tips are not. You can compare Salima with other deluxe Nile cruises, see all Nile river cruises, or read the Luxor and Aswan cruise guide. To add Cairo or extra nights in Aswan, ask about a tailor-made itinerary.
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
$790
Double Cabin / Per Person
$860
Single Cabin / Per Person
$1297
September To April - 04 Nights / 05 Days
Triple Cabin / Per Person
$934
Double Cabin / Per Person
$1012
Single Cabin / Per Person
$1552
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 Salima: Planning Questions
It is a good match: the ship has a tranquil atmosphere, and the sightseeing is private with your own guide, so the pace can be adjusted to suit you.
Luxor sightseeing on this route typically includes the Valley of the Kings and Karnak; your confirmed program is sent with the booking.
Departures are on Monday and Friday, for 3 or 4 nights between Luxor and Aswan.
From September to April, a double cabin is $860 per person for 3 nights, so $1,720 for two, or $1,012 per person for 4 nights.
October to April is the most comfortable period for sightseeing; summer is quieter but very hot, especially in Aswan.
Yes. Accommodation is on a full-board basis, with the meals listed in the itinerary included.
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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.
“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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