Nile Cruise · Aswan & Luxor
Sanctuary Nile Adventurer Luxury Nile Cruise
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Tour Overview
The Sanctuary Nile Adventurer is a luxury Nile cruise on the classic Luxor and Aswan route, sold on 3-night and 4-night sailings that leave on Mondays and Fridays. Fares are quoted for your dates. Whichever length you choose, the booking covers full-board accommodation, private sightseeing with an English-speaking guide and entrance fees to the sites on the program.
What the booking includes
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Accommodation | Cabin on board, full board |
| Sightseeing | Private tours in Luxor and Aswan, English-speaking guide |
| Entrance fees | Included for all sites on the itinerary |
| Transfers | Airport meet and greet, private air-conditioned vehicle |
| Taxes | All service charges and taxes |
| Not included | International flights, Egypt visa, optional tours, extras, tips |
Is this the right ship for you?
Ask us for the current ship profile, cabin types and rates for your dates, and we will set the Nile Adventurer side by side with two or three comparable boats from our luxury Nile cruise range. That is the quickest way to see whether it suits your budget, your preferred cabin and your sailing dates.
Short or long sailing
Three nights is enough to see the major temples and fits a one-week Egypt trip with Cairo. Four nights adds a full extra day on the water and a gentler pace, which many travelers prefer in the warmer months. Our guide to the best time for a Nile cruise covers temperatures and crowds by season.
The Monday and Friday departures are the most common pattern on this stretch of river, which makes it simple to fit domestic flights from Cairo on either side of the sailing.
Sites along the way
The Luxor and Aswan stretch is the heart of ancient Upper Egypt. Temples here were built over some two thousand years, from the New Kingdom to the Ptolemies. Typical visits include Karnak and Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the temple at Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan’s monuments. The day-by-day plan for your sailing is confirmed at booking.
Next steps
Browse every ship on our Nile river cruises page or read the Luxor to Aswan cruise guide. To combine the cruise with Cairo, Abu Simbel or a beach stay, our tailor-made team will build and price the full trip.
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.
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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Sanctuary Nile Adventurer: Booking Questions
We quote fares for your dates and cabin choice. Share your travel window and number of travelers and we will send current rates.
We offer 3-night / 4-day and 4-night / 5-day sailings between Luxor and Aswan.
Departures are on Mondays and Fridays.
Yes. Accommodation is full board, and all meals mentioned on the itinerary are included.
Yes. Sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan is private with an English-speaking guide, and entrance fees to the itinerary sites are covered.
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