Embark M/S Nile Story in Luxor before lunch. Settle into your cabin before meeting your private Egyptologist guide for an afternoon tour of Luxor's East Bank. Tour the Karnak Temple Complex with its Hypostyle Hall of 134 columns, followed by Luxor Temple glowing under evening lights. Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
M/S Nile Story Nile Cruise
Sail between Luxor and Aswan on a 5-day luxury cruise aboard M/S Nile Story. Discover ancient temples and monuments across Upper Egypt with full board dining, sun deck pool, 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 Nile Story is a 5-star deluxe floating hotel offering 5-day / 4-night voyages between Luxor and Aswan (and 4-day downstream options). Guided by a private Egyptologist for all shore excursions, you explore Egypt's historic sanctuaries from Luxor to Aswan.
Excursions cover Luxor's East Bank Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple, the West Bank Valley of the Kings and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Temple of Horus at Edfu, the dual Temple of Kom Ombo, and Aswan's High Dam, Philae Temple, and Unfinished Obelisk.
Onboard facilities feature air-conditioned cabins with panoramic windows, full board dining (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), a swimming pool, sun deck, fitness room, and evening folkloric entertainment. Optional tours include sunrise hot air ballooning in Luxor and a trip to Abu Simbel.
Highlights
- Luxury Cruise Vessel — Floating 5-star hotel with panoramic window cabins and sun deck pool
- Karnak & Luxor Temples — East Bank sanctuary complexes and Hypostyle Hall
- Valley of the Kings — Pharaonic royal tombs carved into West Bank cliffs and Hatshepsut Temple
- Edfu Temple — Ptolemaic sandstone temple dedicated to the falcon god Horus
- Kom Ombo Temple — Unique dual temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris with Crocodile Museum
- Aswan Monuments — High Dam, island temple of Philae, and Unfinished Obelisk
- Optional Excursions — Sunrise hot air balloon ride, Nubian Village, and Abu Simbel trip
Day by day
Day 1
Luxor: Ship Boarding, Karnak & Luxor Temples
Meals: lunch, dinner · Overnight: M/S Nile Story Nile Cruise
Day 2
Luxor West Bank: Royal Tombs & Sail to EsnaMeals: breakfast, lunch, dinner · Overnight: M/S Nile Story Nile Cruise
Cross to Luxor's West Bank after breakfast to explore royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Visit the cliffside Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and stop at the twin Colossi of Memnon. Return for lunch on board as M/S Nile Story 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 Nile Story Nile Cruise
Travel by horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, Egypt's best-preserved Ptolemaic temple. Sail onward to Kom Ombo to explore the dual temple dedicated to 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 Nile Story Nile Cruise
Tour Aswan's High Dam, then ride a motorboat across Lake Nasser to Agilkia Island to visit 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 Nile Story 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 Nile Story 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
- Access to the ship’s swimming pool
- All service charges and local taxes
Not included
- International flights to and from Egypt
- Airport transfers not specified in the package
- Beverages and personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls, and minibar
- Optional excursions (Abu Simbel, hot air balloon, Nubian Village, felucca sail)
- Sightseeing entrance fees between Luxor and Aswan
- Tipping for guide, driver, and cruise staff
- Services not explicitly listed in the inclusions
Questions
What itinerary options are available on M/S Nile Story?
M/S Nile Story offers 5-day / 4-night cruises from Luxor to Aswan and 4-day / 3-night cruises from Aswan to Luxor.
What meals are included during the cruise?
Full board accommodation is included, providing daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner on board.
Are shore excursions guided by a private Egyptologist?
Yes, all scheduled shore excursions include a private Egyptologist guide available in French or English.
Are monument entrance fees included in the cruise package?
Entrance fees to temples and monuments along the Nile are excluded and paid directly on site.
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