Nile Cruise · Aswan & Luxor
Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruise
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- Licence No. 121
Tour Overview
The Steigenberger Legacy Nile cruise is a full-board sailing between Luxor and Aswan, sold as 3 nights from Aswan or 4 nights from Luxor, with departures on Mondays and Fridays. It is one of our more affordable ultra deluxe Nile cruises, and the fare already covers guiding, transfers and site entrance fees.
Who the Legacy suits
This ship works well for couples and small families who want a polished five-star river experience without paying the top rates on the river. Life on board centers on the sun deck and a pool that looks straight out over the water, so the hours between temple visits are easy and unhurried. If a spa or a long list of suites matters to you, look at its fellow Steigenberger ship, the Steigenberger Royale, which shares the same fares in our price list.
Fares from September to May
| Option | Per person |
|---|---|
| 3 nights from Aswan | $910 triple, $990 double, $1,515 single (per person) |
| 4 nights from Luxor | $1,099 triple, $1,177 double, $1,826 single (per person) |
| Departures | Monday and Friday |
| Board basis | Full board on the ship |
| Entrance fees | Included for the sites on the itinerary |
Three nights or four?
The extra night costs $187 per person in a double cabin, and it buys a slower start. Sailing south from Luxor gives you more time at the big Theban sites such as Karnak and the Valley of the Kings before the river carries you past Edfu and Kom Ombo. The 3-night northbound trip from Aswan suits travelers who are already short on days, or who are joining the cruise to a Cairo stay.
What the fare covers
You are met at the airport, driven in a private air-conditioned vehicle, and guided by an English-speaking guide on private sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan. Meals on board, service charges and taxes are included. International flights, the Egyptian visa, optional excursions and tips are not.
When to sail
The fares above run from September to May, which matches the most comfortable months on the river. December and January bring cool mornings on deck and the busiest temples, while October, November, March and April balance warm days with thinner crowds. Pack a light layer for evenings on the sun deck in winter.
Most guests add two or three nights in Cairo for the pyramids, and a day trip to Abu Simbel fits naturally into the Aswan end. Read our Luxor to Aswan cruise guide to plan the details, or ask us to build the cruise into a tailor-made tour.
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
$910
Double Cabin - Per Person
$990
Single Cabin - Per Person
$1515
Sep To May - 04 Nights / 05 Days from Luxor
Triple Cabin - Per Person
$1099
Double Cabin - Per Person
$1177
Single Cabin - Per Person
$1826
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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Steigenberger Legacy: Questions Before You Book
Departures run on Mondays and Fridays. Tell us your travel dates and we will match you to the right sailing and direction.
From September to May the 3-night sailing from Aswan is $990 per person in a double cabin, $910 in a triple and $1,515 in a single cabin.
Yes. The ship has a pool on its sun deck with open views over the Nile.
Yes. The inclusions list entrance fees for all sites on the itinerary, along with an English-speaking guide.
Yes. A representative meets you on arrival, and all transfers are by private air-conditioned vehicle.
No. Tipping is listed as an exclusion, together with international flights, the visa and optional tours.
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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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“Excellent organization, punctual drivers, and friendly staff created an unforgettable experience across Cairo, Luxor, and the Nile Valley”
Peter D.
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