The DWA Nile Cruise pairs a well-appointed 5-star ship with a maximum of 12 guests per departure, giving this Nile Cruise Egypt itinerary a genuinely personal pace. An expert English-speaking Egyptologist accompanies every excursion, guiding guests through the same legendary temples and monuments that have drawn travelers to Upper Egypt for centuries. Comfortable, well-designed cabins, attentive service, and full-board meals support a relaxed rhythm on board, with time built in to take in each site rather than moving through it quickly. The route runs between Aswan and Luxor, with departures every Friday from Aswan and every Monday from Luxor.
Meet and assist service upon arrival and departure
Assistance from onboard personnel during the stay and excursions
All transfers by air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
Full-board accommodation on a 5-star cruise
All Nile cruise excursions as listed in the itinerary
Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan
English-speaking tour guide during excursions
All service charges and taxes
Any extras and personal spending
Tipping
Guests are met at Aswan's airport or railway station and transferred to the DWA for embarkation before lunch. After check-in, the afternoon includes guided visits to Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk, followed by dinner on board. Philae Temple sits on a small island reached by a short motorboat crossing and was dismantled and reassembled on higher ground when the Aswan High Dam threatened to submerge it. The Unfinished Obelisk, abandoned mid-carving after a crack appeared in the granite, remains in its original quarry.
Visits: Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk
Overnight: Aboard the DWA in Aswa
Each departure of the DWA Nile Cruise carries a maximum of 12 guests, supporting a more personal pace at every site visited. Scheduled timings across Days 2 and 3 of both itinerary directions may be adjusted due to operational or environmental factors. Guests can join this Nile Cruise Egypt itinerary by flying directly into Aswan or Luxor depending on the chosen direction, or combine the sailing with a wider Egypt itinerary that includes Cairo and the Pyramids of Giza through our Egypt Tour Packages.
Small-group sailing with a maximum of 12 guests per departure
Expert English-speaking Egyptologist guide on every excursion
Full-board meals throughout, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner
All temple entrance fees and ground transfers included
Evening entertainment featuring a cocktail reception, Galabeya party, and Egyptian cultural show
Two directions available: 4 days from Aswan or 5 days from Luxor
Comfortable cabins with individually controlled air conditioning and Nile views
Cabins aboard this Nile Cruise Egypt vessel are comfortable and well-appointed, each with individually controlled air conditioning, a private bathroom, satellite TV, and Nile views. The main restaurant serves full-board meals throughout the cruise, the sundeck offers space for afternoon tea and open-air relaxation, and the lounge and bar host evening entertainment. Additional services include Wi-Fi on board, room service, laundry service, daily housekeeping, and meet-and-assist service throughout the stay.
Both directions cover Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, Kom Ombo Temple, Esna Temple, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, with entrance fees included.
Each departure carries a maximum of 12 guests, keeping excursions personal and unhurried at every site along this Nile Cruise Egypt route.
The 4-day Aswan-to-Luxor direction begins in the quieter south and builds toward the West Bank finale in Luxor. The 5-day Luxor-to-Aswan direction starts with Luxor's sites on Day 1 and 2 before heading south, ending in the more relaxed city of Aswan.
All meals from the first lunch through the final breakfast, all temple and site entrance fees, an English-speaking Egyptologist guide, and all transfers by air-conditioned vehicle are included. Tips and personal expenses are not included.
Yes, guests can fly directly into Aswan or Luxor depending on the chosen direction, or combine the sailing with a wider Egypt itinerary that includes Cairo and the Pyramids of Giza.
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