M/S Nile Style Nile Cruise
Overview
Sail Luxor to Aswan on the value M/S Nile Style cruise. 4 & 5-day temple itineraries, pool & private Egyptologist. From $735 per person. Book with Travel Joy.
The M/S Nile Style Nile Cruise is a relaxed, well-priced ship sailing between Luxor and Aswan, pairing easy onboard comfort with the river's greatest temples.
The M/S Nile Style is the kind of vessel I steer value-minded travelers toward when they want the full temple run without a luxury price tag. She covers the classic southern route — Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan — the stretch of river where Egypt's monuments stand closest to the water, so almost no sightseeing time is lost to long road transfers. Days are spent ashore at the temples and afternoons drifting past green banks and mud-brick villages from the sun deck.
The ship runs two programs. The five-day cruise departs Luxor every Monday and the four-day cruise departs Aswan every Friday, with an eight-day option for travelers who want both legs and more time at the major sites. Cabins are practical and comfortable, each with individually controlled air conditioning, an LCD satellite television, mini-bar and safe box, so you come back from a hot morning at the Valley of the Kings to a cool, quiet room.
Onboard you will find a swimming pool, a hairdresser, laundry service, international telephone, WiFi and a 24-hour on-call doctor, along with automatic fire and wake-up systems for peace of mind. The pace is unhurried and friendly rather than formal. Our private Egyptologist guides keep groups to a maximum of eight, which makes a real difference when you are reading reliefs at Edfu or Kom Ombo.
The Nile Style suits couples, families and first-time visitors who care most about seeing Karnak, Philae and Hatshepsut's terraces with an expert, at a fair price, without sacrificing comfort. Book through Travel Joy Egypt for private air-conditioned transfers, hand-picked guides and honest, all-in pricing — and browse the wider fleet on our Nile cruises page.
Duration
4 or 5 Days (also 8 Days)
Availability
Mondays (Luxor) & Fridays (Aswan)
Tour Type
Nile Cruise
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Itinerary
Karnak TempleDay 1 (5-Day) — Luxor: Karnak & Luxor Temples
Board the M/S Nile Style before lunch and settle into your cabin with a warm welcome. Your afternoon opens at the vast Karnak Temple Complex, where you walk the Avenue of Ram-Headed Sphinxes and stand among the 134 columns of the Hypostyle Hall. You then visit Luxor Temple in the city center, admiring the statues of Ramses II and the surviving Sphinx Avenue in the late light. Return aboard for tea on the sun deck, dinner and your first night moored in Luxor.
Valley of the KingsDay 2 (5-Day) — Luxor West Bank: Valley of the Kings, then sail to Esna
Cross to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, where you enter three painted royal tombs, with optional entry to Tutankhamun or Seti I. You continue to Hatshepsut's terraced temple at Deir el-Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch aboard, the ship sails south past villages and through the Esna Lock. An optional sunrise balloon over Thebes is available. Dinner and overnight while cruising toward Edfu.
Day 3 (5-Day) — Edfu & Kom Ombo: Temples of Horus and Sobek
After breakfast a horse-drawn carriage takes you to the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus at Edfu, the most complete temple of antiquity, its walls carved with the struggle of Horus and Seth. Return aboard for lunch as the ship sails to Kom Ombo. In the afternoon you explore the mirrored twin temple of Sobek and Horus the Elder, study its surgical reliefs and ancient calendar, and visit the Crocodile Mummification Museum. Dinner and overnight sailing to Aswan.
Philae TempleDay 4 (5-Day) — Aswan: Philae Temple, High Dam & Unfinished Obelisk
This morning you tour the High Dam with its views over Lake Nasser, then take a short boat to the island Temple of Philae devoted to Isis, relocated stone by stone in the UNESCO rescue project. You also visit the Unfinished Obelisk in its ancient granite quarry. Return aboard for lunch, with the afternoon free for a felucca sail or an optional Nubian village visit. Dinner and overnight moored in Aswan.
Abu Simbel TemplesDay 5 (5-Day) — Aswan: Disembarkation & optional Abu Simbel
After a final breakfast you disembark in Aswan. Travelers with time to spare can add an early excursion to Abu Simbel, where the colossal temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari face the sunrise above Lake Nasser. Our team arranges your onward transfer to the airport, train station or East-Bank hotel, ending the journey smoothly wherever your plans continue.
Philae TempleDay 1 (4-Day) — Aswan: Philae Temple, High Dam & Unfinished Obelisk
Board the M/S Nile Style in Aswan before lunch and get comfortable in your cabin. Your afternoon tour begins at the High Dam with its panoramas over Lake Nasser, then the island Temple of Philae reached by motorboat and dedicated to the goddess Isis. You finish at the Unfinished Obelisk, lying where it cracked in its granite quarry. Return aboard for dinner and your first night moored at Aswan.
Abu Simbel TemplesDay 2 (4-Day) — Abu Simbel (optional) & Kom Ombo Temple
An optional pre-dawn excursion reaches Abu Simbel, where the twin rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Nefertari were raised to safety from the rising lake. The ship then sails north, and in the afternoon you visit the double temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god and Horus the Elder, with its carved medical reliefs and small museum of mummified crocodiles. Dinner and overnight cruising toward Edfu.
Karnak TempleDay 3 (4-Day) — Edfu & Luxor East Bank: Karnak & Luxor Temples
After breakfast, ride a horse carriage to the beautifully preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, following the story of Horus and Seth across its carved chambers. Return aboard and sail to Luxor over lunch. In the late afternoon you tour the colossal Karnak Temple Complex dedicated to Amun-Re, then Luxor Temple as the golden hour lights its statues and obelisks. Dinner and overnight moored in Luxor.
Valley of the KingsDay 4 (4-Day) — Luxor West Bank: Valley of the Kings, disembarkation
After breakfast and check-out you cross to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, exploring three royal tombs hidden in the desert hills. You continue to Hatshepsut's cliffside temple and the seated Colossi of Memnon. With sightseeing complete, our team arranges a smooth transfer to the airport, train station or your East-Bank hotel, closing a compact and complete southern Nile journey.
Highlights
Ship & Onboard Experience
- Comfortable, value-priced cruiser sailing the full Luxor-to-Aswan temple route
- Sun-deck swimming pool for relaxed afternoons on the river
- Cabins with individually controlled air conditioning, LCD satellite TV, mini-bar and safe
- Onboard hairdresser, laundry service and WiFi
Temples & Sites Along the Nile
- Karnak Temple Complex and golden-hour Luxor Temple on the East Bank
- Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon
- Edfu's Temple of Horus reached by horse-drawn carriage
- Kom Ombo's twin temple of Sobek and Horus with the Crocodile Museum
- Philae Temple, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk at Aswan
Service & Optional Add-Ons
- Private Egyptologist guides with groups kept to eight or fewer
- Complimentary East-Bank transfers from airport, station or hotel
- Optional sunrise hot-air balloon over the Theban necropolis
- Optional Abu Simbel excursion, Nubian village visit and felucca sail
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Included
- Three or four nights' full-board accommodation aboard the M/S Nile Style
- Meet-and-assist service on arrival and departure
- Assistance of our representatives throughout your stay and excursions
- All transfers in a modern private air-conditioned vehicle
- All cruise shore excursions as listed in the itinerary, privately guided
- Entrance fees to every site between Luxor and Aswan
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide (group size 1 to 8 maximum)
- One complimentary bottle of water per person, per day
- All service charges and taxes
- Complimentary East-Bank pickup and drop-off at the airport, train station or any East-Bank hotel in Luxor or Aswan
Excluded
- Extra meals and beverages beyond the full-board program
- Personal expenses such as laundry
- Gratuities for your guide, driver and cruise crew
- Any optional tours (Abu Simbel, hot-air balloon, Nubian village, felucca)
- West-Bank pickup or drop-off in Luxor or Aswan, including Gharb Sohail and Elephantine Island
Pricing & Packages
Choose your preferred accommodation level and season. Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person.
4 Days / 3 Nights (Aswan → Luxor) Accommodations
Pricing Information
Rates are quoted in US Dollars (USD) per person. Holiday surcharges apply during peak seasons, including Christmas, New Year, and Easter.
Children's Policy
- Under 6 YearsComplimentary
- Ages 6 to 11 Years50% of the Adult Rate
- 12+ YearsFull Adult Rate
What to Pack
- Comfortable walking shoes (essential for ancient sites floors are uneven and sandy).
- Lightweight, breathable clothing (cotton or linen is best especially during warmer months).
- Sun hat or scarf and sunglasses (sun protection is crucial).
- Sunscreen (high SPF is recommended).
- Swimsuit for Hurghada and cruise ship pools.
- Insect repellent (especially for evenings near the Nile).
- A light jacket or shawl for cooler evenings, especially during winter months and on the Nile cruise.
- Small backpack for day trips.
- Camera and extra batteries/memory cards.
- Personal medications.
- Copies of your passport and visa.
- A universal adapter for electronics.
- Modest clothing for visiting religious sites (shoulders and knees covered for both men and women).
- Cash in small denominations for tips and small purchases.
Onboard Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Hairdresser
- Laundry service
- Automatic fire alarm
- Automatic wake-up calls
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- LCD television and satellite channels
- Mini-bar
- In-room safe box
- International telephone calls
- WiFi internet access
- Private bathroom with shower
- On-call doctor 24 hours
- Gift shop
Why Choose Us
Expert Local Guides
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