Embark M/S Radamis I in Luxor before lunch. Meet your private Egyptologist guide for an afternoon tour of Luxor's East Bank. Explore the Karnak Temple Complex, including the Hypostyle Hall of 134 sandstone columns and the Avenue of Sphinxes, then visit Luxor Temple as it illuminates at sunset. Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
M/S Radamis I Nile Cruise
Sail between Luxor and Aswan on a 5-day luxury cruise aboard M/S Radamis I. 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 · 1 night
Overview
The M/S Radamis I is a 5-star deluxe Nile cruise vessel operating 5-day / 4-night voyages along the 220-kilometer stretch between Luxor and Aswan. Accompanied by your private Egyptologist guide for all shore excursions, you discover the primary monuments of ancient Egypt, starting in Luxor with Karnak and Luxor Temples on the East Bank, followed by the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank.
As the ship navigates south through the Esna Lock, tour the Temple of Horus at Edfu by horse-drawn carriage and the dual Temple of Sobek and Haroeris at Kom Ombo with its Crocodile Museum. In Aswan, visit the High Dam, the island temple complex of Philae, and the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries.
Onboard amenities include air-conditioned cabins, full board dining (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), a sun deck with swimming pool and bar, and evening entertainment. Optional tours include a sunrise hot air balloon flight in Luxor and a trip to Abu Simbel.
Highlights
- Karnak & Luxor Temples — East Bank sanctuary complexes and Hypostyle Hall
- Valley of the Kings — Royal tombs carved into West Bank cliffs and Hatshepsut Temple
- Edfu Temple — Ptolemaic sandstone temple dedicated to the falcon god Horus
- Kom Ombo Temple — 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
- Full Board Dining — Onboard restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily
- Cabins & Amenities — Nile-view cabins, sun deck swimming pool, bar, and lounge
- Evening Entertainment — Onboard folklore performances and cultural shows
Day by day
Day 1
Luxor: Ship Boarding, Karnak & Luxor Temples
Meals: lunch, dinner · Overnight: M/S Radamis I Nile Cruise
Day 2
Luxor West Bank: Royal Tombs & Sail to EsnaMeals: breakfast, lunch, dinner · Overnight: M/S Radamis I Nile Cruise
Cross to Luxor's West Bank after breakfast to tour three pharaonic tombs in the Valley of the Kings, with optional entry to Tutankhamun's tomb. Visit the terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and stop at the twin Colossi of Memnon. Return for lunch on board as M/S Radamis I 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 Radamis I 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 Radamis I 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 Radamis I 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 Radamis I 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 and cultural evening shows
- All service charges and local taxes
Not included
- International flights to and from Egypt
- Airport transfers not specified in the itinerary
- Beverages and personal expenses such as laundry and telephone calls
- Optional excursions (Abu Simbel, hot air balloon, Nubian Village, felucca sail)
- Tipping for guide, driver, and cruise crew
- Sightseeing entrance fees between Luxor and Aswan
- Travel insurance
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Questions
What meals are included during the M/S Radamis I Nile Cruise?
Full board accommodation is included, providing daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the ship's restaurant.
Are shore excursions guided by a private Egyptologist?
Yes, all scheduled shore excursions include a private Egyptologist guide available in French or English.
Are entrance fees included in the cruise package?
No, entrance fees to historic sites and monuments are excluded and paid directly on site.
What facilities are available on board M/S Radamis I?
M/S Radamis I features Nile-view cabins, a sun deck with swimming pool and bar, dining room, lounge, and evening entertainment.
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