Embark M/S Al Hambra in Luxor before lunch and settle into your suite. Meet your private Egyptologist guide for an afternoon excursion to Luxor's East Bank. Tour the Karnak Temple Complex, exploring its Hypostyle Hall of 134 giant columns, and continue to Luxor Temple, glowing in the setting sun. Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
M/S Al Hambra Nile Cruise
Sail between Luxor and Aswan on a 5-day luxury cruise aboard M/S Al Hambra. Tour Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae with full board dining and a private French- or English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
PickupLuxor / Aswan
GuidePrivate, French or English
Group1 to 8 travellers
Duration5 days · 4 nights
Overview
The M/S Al Hambra is a 5-star deluxe Nile cruise ship offering 5-day / 4-night voyages between Luxor and Aswan. Featuring the largest standard suites on the river (31 sqm) and a two-level spa complex, the ship combines luxury accommodation with guided archaeological excursions. Accompanied by your private Egyptologist, visit Luxor's East Bank Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple, as well as the West Bank's Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut's Mortuary Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Sailing south through the Esna Lock, explore the Temple of Horus at Edfu by horse-drawn carriage and the dual temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris at Kom Ombo with its Crocodile Museum. In Aswan, tour the High Dam, the island sanctuary of Philae, and the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries.
Onboard facilities include full board dining (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish baths, sun deck, and evening entertainment. Optional excursions include sunrise hot air ballooning in Luxor and a trip to Abu Simbel.
Highlights
- Luxury Suites — Largest standard suites on the Nile at 31 sqm with large bathrooms
- Two-Level Spa — Spa complex featuring indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, and Turkish baths
- Karnak & Luxor Temples — East Bank sanctuary complexes and Hypostyle Hall
- Valley of the Kings — Royal pharaonic tombs carved into West Bank cliffs and Hatshepsut Temple
- Edfu & Kom Ombo — Ptolemaic Horus Temple and dual temple of Sobek and Haroeris
- Aswan Monuments — High Dam, island temple of Philae, and Unfinished Obelisk
- Optional Excursions — Sunrise hot air balloon flight, Nubian Village, and Abu Simbel trip
- Gourmet Dining — Onboard restaurant serving full board breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Sun Deck — Outdoor swimming pool, bar service, and panoramic Nile views
Day by day
Day 1
Luxor: Ship Boarding, Karnak & Luxor Temples
Meals: lunch, dinner · Overnight: M/S Al Hambra Nile Cruise
Day 2
Luxor West Bank: Royal Tombs & Sail to EsnaMeals: breakfast, lunch, dinner · Overnight: M/S Al Hambra Nile Cruise
Cross to Luxor's West Bank after breakfast to explore royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Visit the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and view the twin Colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship for lunch as M/S Al Hambra sails through Esna Lock toward Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3
Edfu & Kom Ombo: Horus Temple & Crocodile MuseumMeals: breakfast, lunch, dinner · Overnight: M/S Al Hambra Nile Cruise
Travel by horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, Egypt's best-preserved Ptolemaic sanctuary. Sail onward to Kom Ombo to explore the dual temple of Sobek and Haroeris, alongside the Crocodile Museum displaying mummified reptiles. Continue sailing toward Aswan. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 4
Aswan: High Dam, Philae Island Temple & Unfinished ObeliskMeals: breakfast, lunch, dinner · Overnight: M/S Al Hambra Nile Cruise
Visit Aswan's High Dam overlooking Lake Nasser, then take a motorboat to Agilkia Island to explore Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis. Continue to the ancient granite quarries to inspect the Unfinished Obelisk. Spend the afternoon at leisure on board or join an optional felucca sail or Nubian Village tour. Dinner and overnight stay on board in Aswan.
Day 5
Aswan: Disembarkation & Optional Abu Simbel ExcursionMeals: breakfast
Disembark M/S Al Hambra after breakfast in Aswan. An optional morning excursion to the Abu Simbel Temples of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari is available by private vehicle or flight before final departure.
Included
- 4 nights accommodation on board M/S Al Hambra with full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Meet-and-assist services upon arrival and departure
- All transfers in modern private air-conditioned vehicle
- Private Egyptologist guide, French- or English-speaking
- All guided sightseeing tours listed in the itinerary
- Complimentary bottled water during excursions
- Onboard entertainment including folkloric shows and galabeya parties
Not included
- International flights to and from Egypt
- Airport transfers not specified in the package
- Beverages, minibar, and personal expenses such as laundry and spa treatments
- Optional excursions (Abu Simbel, hot air balloon, Nubian Village, felucca sail)
- Sightseeing entrance fees between Luxor and Aswan
- Tipping for guide, driver, and cruise crew
- Travel insurance
- Access to spa, indoor pool and Jacuzzi (extra charge)
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Questions
What distinguishes M/S Al Hambra suites and spa facilities?
M/S Al Hambra offers spacious 31 sqm standard suites with large bathrooms and a unique two-level spa complex with indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, and Turkish bath.
Are shore excursions guided by a private Egyptologist?
Yes, all scheduled shore excursions include a private Egyptologist guide fluent in French or English.
What meals are included during the cruise?
Full board accommodation is included, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily in the onboard restaurant.
Are entrance fees included in the package price?
Entrance fees to temples and monuments along the Nile are excluded and paid directly on site.
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