Esmeralda
Luxor - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan
4-8 Days
Luxury
5 Stars
The Esmeralda Nile Cruise offers a luxury journey through 7,000 years of Egyptian history, sailing between Luxor and Aswan through the Pharaonic landscapes of the Nile. This 5-star cruise combines elegance, comfort, and cultural discovery, with 73 stylish cabins and suites featuring refined dΓ©cor, modern amenities, and private balconies overlooking the Nile. Onboard dining includes international gourmet cuisine and authentic Egyptian specialties.
Availability
- 5 Days / 4 Nights β Luxor to Aswan β Departs Every Monday
- 4 Days / 3 Nights β Aswan to Luxor β Departs Every Friday
- 8 Days / 7 Nights β Luxor and back to Luxor β Departs Every Monday
Highlights
- β¦Private balconies
- β¦Gourmet international and Egyptian cuisine
- β¦Unforgettable Nile views
- β¦Luxury 5-star cruising
- β¦Free arrival and departure private airport transfers in Luxor and Aswan
Facilities
Itinerary
Choose your preferred itinerary
Day 1 β Monday
Overnight in Luxor- 11:00Check-in before lunch.
- 13:00Lunch on board.
- 19:00Captain's welcome cocktail.
- 19:30Dinner on board.
- 20:30Night entertainment.
Day 2 β Tuesday
Overnight in Edfu- 06:00-07:00Breakfast on board.
- 13:00Lunch on board and sail to Edfu via Esna.
- 16:30Afternoon tea.
- 19:30Dinner on board.
- 20:30Disco & music.
Day 3 β Wednesday
Overnight in Aswan- 06:00Breakfast on board.
- 10:00Sail to Kom Ombo.
- 13:00Lunch on board.
- 15:30Arrival at Kom Ombo.
- 17:00Sail to Aswan and afternoon tea.
- 19:30Dinner on board.
- 20:30Egyptian Gallabiyah Party.
Day 4 β Thursday
Overnight in Aswan- 07:00-08:00Breakfast on board.
- 13:00Lunch on board.
- 19:30Dinner on board.
- 21:00Night entertainment with Nubian Show.
Day 5 β Friday
- Breakfast on board.
- 08:00Disembarkation.
Slight changes might occur due to circumstances beyond our control.
Day 1 β Friday
Overnight in Aswan- 11:00Check-in before lunch.
- 13:00Lunch on board.
- 19:30Dinner on board.
Day 2 β Saturday
Overnight in Edfu- 07:00-08:00Breakfast on board.
- 13:00Lunch on board.
- 17:00Afternoon tea.
- 17:30Optional visit to the Temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Horus in Kom Ombo.
- 18:30Sail to Edfu.
- 19:30Dinner on board.
Day 3 β Sunday
Overnight in Luxor- 06:00Juice served at the reception before the visit.
- 06:30-08:00Optional visit to Edfu Temple.
- 08:00Sail to Luxor via Esna.
- 08:00-09:30Breakfast on board.
- 13:00Lunch on board.
- 15:30Optional visit to the East Bank, including Karnak and Luxor Temples.
- 19:30Dinner on board.
- 21:00Belly dancer show.
Day 4 β Monday
- Breakfast on board.
- 08:00Disembarkation.
Slight changes might occur due to circumstances beyond our control.
Day 1 β Monday
Overnight in Luxor- 11:00Check-in before lunch.
- 13:00Lunch on board.
- 19:00Captain's welcome cocktail.
- 19:30Dinner on board.
- 20:30Night entertainment.
Day 2 β Tuesday
Overnight in Edfu- 06:00-07:00Breakfast on board.
- 13:00Lunch on board and sail to Edfu via Esna.
- 16:30Afternoon tea.
- 19:30Dinner on board.
- 20:30Disco & music.
Day 3 β Wednesday
Overnight in Aswan- 06:00Breakfast on board.
- 10:00Sail to Kom Ombo.
- 13:00Lunch on board.
- 15:30Arrival at Kom Ombo.
- 17:00Sail to Aswan and afternoon tea.
- 19:30Dinner on board.
- 20:30Egyptian Gallabiyah Party.
Day 4 β Thursday
Overnight in Aswan- 07:00-08:00Breakfast on board.
- 13:00Lunch on board.
- 19:30Dinner on board.
- 21:00Night entertainment with Nubian Show.
Day 5 β Friday
Overnight in Aswan- 07:00Breakfast on board.
- 13:00Lunch on board.
- 19:30Dinner on board.
Day 6 β Saturday
Overnight in Edfu- 07:00-08:00Breakfast on board.
- 13:00Lunch on board.
- 17:00Afternoon tea.
- 17:30Optional visit to the Temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Horus in Kom Ombo.
- 18:30Sail to Edfu.
- 19:30Dinner on board.
Day 7 β Sunday
Overnight in Luxor- 06:00Juice served at the reception before the visit.
- 06:30-08:00Optional visit to Edfu Temple.
- 08:00Sail to Luxor via Esna.
- 08:00-09:30Breakfast on board.
- 13:00Lunch on board.
- 15:30Optional visit to the East Bank, including Karnak and Luxor Temples.
- 19:30Dinner on board.
- 21:00Belly dancer show.
Day 8 β Monday
- Breakfast on board.
- 08:00Disembarkation.
Slight changes might occur due to circumstances beyond our control.
Pricing
Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Esna - Luxor β’ 4 Days / 3 Nights
| Season | Room Occupancy | Price / Person | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | Double Standard Room, Triple Standard Room | $750 | β |
| October, November & December 2026 + January, February, March & April 2027 | Double Standard Room, Triple Standard Room | $1,335 | β |
| Abu Simbel Festival | Double Standard Room, Triple Standard Room | $1,365 | β |
| Christmas & Easter | Double Standard Room, Triple Standard Room | $1,590 | Gala dinner |
| New Year | Double Standard Room, Triple Standard Room | $1,875 | Gala dinner |
Luxor - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan β’ 5 Days / 4 Nights
| Season | Room Occupancy | Price / Person | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | Double Standard Room, Triple Standard Room | $1,000 | β |
| October, November & December 2026 + January, February, March & April 2027 | Double Standard Room, Triple Standard Room | $1,780 | β |
| Abu Simbel Festival | Double Standard Room, Triple Standard Room | $1,820 | β |
| Christmas & Easter | Double Standard Room, Triple Standard Room | $2,120 | Gala dinner |
| New Year | Double Standard Room, Triple Standard Room | $2,500 | Gala dinner |
Luxor - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Esna - Luxor β’ 8 Days / 7 Nights
| Season | Room Occupancy | Price / Person | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | Double Standard Room, Triple Standard Room | $1,750 | β |
| October, November & December 2026 + January, February, March & April 2027 | Double Standard Room, Triple Standard Room | $3,115 | β |
| Abu Simbel Festival | Double Standard Room, Triple Standard Room | $3,185 | β |
| Christmas & Easter | Double Standard Room, Triple Standard Room | $3,710 | Gala dinner |
| New Year | Double Standard Room, Triple Standard Room | $4,375 | Gala dinner |
Optional Extras
Light Sightseeing Program
The Temples of Karnak, Kom Ombo Temple, the High Dam and Philae Temple, including transfers, entrance fees and tour guide fees.
- Small group / person
- $365
- Private (couple) / person
- $580
- Private (single traveler)
- $675
Full Sightseeing Program
The Temple Complex of Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, El Deir El Bahri (Queen Hatshepsut Temple), Edfu Temple by horse carriage, Kom Ombo Temple, the High Dam and Philae Temple, including transfers, entrance fees and tour guide fees.
- Small group / person
- $695
- Private (couple) / person
- $715
- Private (single traveler)
- $1,280
Return to Egypt Sightseeing Program
Dier El Madina, Habu Temple, Valley of the Nobles, the Temple of Hathor in Dandara by road, Edfu or Kom Ombo Temple at the client's choice, Kalabsha Temple, and the Botanical Gardens by Felucca sailing boat or motor boat subject to weather permission. Includes transfers, entrance fees and tour guide fees.
- Small group / person
- $665
- Private (couple) / person
- $690
- Private (single traveler)
- $1,275
Private Transfers
From Luxor
| Hotel - Hotel | $7 |
| Luxor - Hurghada | $60 |
| Luxor - El Gouna | $66 |
| Luxor - Aswan | $50 |
| Luxor - Marsa Alam | $72 |
From Aswan
| Hotel - Hotel | $9 |
| Aswan - Luxor | $50 |
| Aswan - Hurghada | $125 |
| Aswan - Marsa Alam | $100 |
Minimum 2 travelers. Priced one way.
What's Included
Includes
- Arrival and departure private airport transfers in Luxor and Aswan
- Meet and assist service upon arrival and departure
- Accommodation on Full Board basis
- Free welcome drink upon arrival
- Assistance of personnel during the stay
- Safe deposit
- All service charges and taxes
Excludes
- Sightseeing programs
- Airfare
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Booking Policies
Rates
- Board basis
- Full Board
- Single supplement
- 70%
- Room allocation
- Double or triple cabin; triple cabins use an extra bed in twin-bedded cabins
- Surcharges
- No surcharge guarantee
Children
- Under 6
- 100% off β Sharing parents' cabin
- 6 to under 12
- 50% off β Based on an extra bed, maximum 1 child per cabin
- Separate cabin
- Charged at adult rate
Payment
- Deposit
- 25% β Within 48 hours of receiving the booking confirmation and invoice
- Balance due
- 61 days before travel
Cancellation charges are determined according to the cancellation schedule provided in the booking confirmation. Provider-specific cancellation terms may apply.
Changes after invoice issuance are subject to availability and any further costs. The original booking person must request the change and requests may need to be submitted in writing. Changes are not possible within 30 days of scheduled departure.
Good to Know
Esmeralda Nile Cruise reserves the right to amend the day-to-day itinerary as required by the Nile authority. Changes will be noticed in advance whenever possible and on a day-to-day basis if necessary during the cruise with the tour leader or guide on board.
If a tour or part of the tour must be cancelled while the guest is at the holiday destination, an alternative tour of equivalent quality will be offered.
In the event of cancellation due to force majeure, a full refund will be provided for the affected travel services.
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