Nile Cruise · Aswan & Luxor
Soleil Nile cruise
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- Licence No. 121
Tour Overview
The Soleil Nile cruise is described as the newest ship on the river, built around contemporary design rather than the period styling of older vessels. It sails between Luxor and Aswan, departing Mondays and Fridays, with a 3-night option from Aswan and a 4-night option from Luxor, and our fare includes full board, private guided tours and entrance fees.
Fresh build, modern rooms
A newer vessel tends to mean fresher interiors and modern fittings throughout. The Soleil’s appeal is a clean, current look combined with careful hospitality, which suits travelers who find heavily themed ships a little dated. It is a good fit for couples and design-minded guests who still want the classic Nile route. Because the ship is new, its program and fares are still being added to our listings, so we handle each enquiry individually and confirm the sailing, cabin and fare for your dates.
The best months for the river are October to April, when days are warm rather than hot and the early temple visits are pleasant. Our guide to the best time for a Nile cruise goes into the trade-offs of each season.
Your options
| Sailing | Boards in | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| 3 nights / 4 days | Aswan | Monday or Friday, confirmed at booking |
| 4 nights / 5 days | Luxor | Monday or Friday, confirmed at booking |
The longer sailing from Luxor gives an extra day on the water; the shorter one from Aswan fits tighter schedules and finishes in Luxor, which has good flight connections.
Soleil pricing
The Soleil’s fares are quoted for your dates and cabin type. Let us know your month of travel and how many are sharing.
Included in your cruise
Full-board meals, private sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan with an English-speaking guide, entrance fees to the program’s sites, airport meet and greet, private air-conditioned transfers, and service charges and taxes. International flights, the visa, optional tours and tips are extra.
Sights along the way
The river between Luxor and Aswan takes in Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo and the temples around Aswan. From Aswan, Abu Simbel by air is a popular add-on.
Compare and plan
See other ultra deluxe Nile cruises and our Luxor to Aswan cruise guide, or ask for a tailor-made trip with Cairo included.
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
Sep To May - 04 Nights / 05 Days from Luxor
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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Soleil Nile Cruise FAQs
Yes. The Soleil is described as the Nile’s newest ship, with contemporary interiors.
The 3-night sailing starts in Aswan and the 4-night sailing starts in Luxor.
Departures are on Mondays and Fridays.
Fares are not yet published, so we quote for your dates, cabin and number of travelers.
Yes. Private sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan with an English-speaking guide and entrance fees are included.
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