Nile Story
Luxor - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan
4-8 Days
Deluxe
5 Stars
Nile Story is an elegant and spacious Nile cruise designed to combine classic Nile cruising with modern comfort. Originally launched in 2008 and renewed in 2015, the ship features 67 cabins and suites, each with a large openable Nile-view window, individually controlled air conditioning, private bathroom, minibar, safe, hairdryer, and onboard entertainment. Across its five decks, guests can enjoy a restaurant, spacious lounge and bar, swimming pool, sun deck, gym, massage service, gift shop, laundry, clinic, and internet facilities. International cuisine is prepared according to HACCP food-safety principles.
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¦67 cabins and suites
- β¦Large openable Nile-view windows
- β¦Individually controlled air conditioning
- β¦Swimming pool and sun deck
- β¦Spacious lounge and bar
- β¦Restaurant
- β¦Gym and massage service
- β¦Gift shop, laundry and clinic
- β¦International cuisine prepared according to HACCP food-safety principles
Facilities
Itinerary
Choose your preferred itinerary
Day 1 β Monday
Overnight in Luxor- 12:00 PMCheck-in.
- 13:00Lunch on board.
- 19:30Dinner on board.
Day 2 β Tuesday
Overnight in Edfu- 06:00Breakfast on board.
- 13:00Lunch on board.
- 13:00Sailing to Edfu via Esna Lock.
- 17:00Afternoon tea.
- 19:30Dinner on board.
Day 3 β Wednesday
Overnight in Aswan- 06:00Breakfast on board.
- 09:00Sailing to Kom Ombo.
- 12:30Lunch on board.
- 17:00Afternoon tea during sailing to Aswan.
- 19:30Dinner on board.
- 20:30Gallabeya Egyptian Night.
Day 4 β Thursday
Overnight in Aswan- 07:00Breakfast on board.
- 13:00Lunch on board.
- 19:30Dinner on board.
- 21:00Nubian Folkloric Show.
Day 5 β Friday
- 07:00Breakfast on board.
- 08:00Check-out after breakfast.
Slight changes might occur due to circumstances beyond our control.
Day 1 β Friday
Overnight in Aswan- 12:00Check-in.
- 12:30Lunch on board.
- 19:30Dinner on board.
Day 2 β Saturday
Overnight in Edfu- 06:00Breakfast on board.
- 12:30Lunch on board.
- 13:00Sail to Kom Ombo.
- 16:00Afternoon tea.
- 18:30Sail to Edfu.
- 19:30Dinner on board.
- 21:00Gallabia Egyptian Night.
Day 3 β Sunday
Overnight in Luxor- 07:30Sail to Luxor via Esna.
- 07:30Breakfast on board.
- 13:00Lunch on board.
- 19:30Dinner on board.
- 21:00Belly dance show.
Day 4 β Monday
- 07:00Breakfast on board.
- 08:00Check-out after breakfast.
Slight changes might occur due to circumstances beyond our control.
Day 1 β Monday
Overnight in Luxor- 12:00 PMCheck-in.
- 13:00Lunch on board.
- 19:30Dinner on board.
Day 2 β Tuesday
Overnight in Edfu- 06:00Breakfast on board.
- 13:00Lunch on board.
- 13:00Sailing to Edfu via Esna Lock.
- 17:00Afternoon tea.
- 19:30Dinner on board.
Day 3 β Wednesday
Overnight in Aswan- 06:00Breakfast on board.
- 09:00Sailing to Kom Ombo.
- 12:30Lunch on board.
- 17:00Afternoon tea during sailing to Aswan.
- 19:30Dinner on board.
- 20:30Gallabeya Egyptian Night.
Day 4 β Thursday
Overnight in Aswan- 07:00Breakfast on board.
- 13:00Lunch on board.
- 19:30Dinner on board.
- 21:00Nubian Folkloric Show.
Day 5 β Friday
Overnight in Aswan- 07:00Breakfast on board.
- 12:30Lunch on board.
- 19:30Dinner on board.
Day 6 β Saturday
Overnight in Edfu- 06:00Breakfast on board.
- 12:30Lunch on board.
- 13:00Sail to Kom Ombo.
- 16:00Afternoon tea.
- 18:30Sail to Edfu.
- 19:30Dinner on board.
- 21:00Gallabia Egyptian Night.
Day 7 β Sunday
Overnight in Luxor- 07:30Sail to Luxor via Esna.
- 07:30Breakfast on board.
- 13:00Lunch on board.
- 19:30Dinner on board.
- 21:00Belly dance show.
Day 8 β Monday
- 07:00Breakfast on board.
- 08:00Check-out after breakfast.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October, November, December 2026 & January, February, March, April 2027 | Double or Triple Room | $375 | Full Board, Service charges and taxes |
| Christmas & Easter | Double or Triple Room | $640 | Full Board, Service charges and taxes, Gala dinner |
| New Year | Double or Triple Room | $750 | Full Board, Service charges and taxes, Gala dinner |
Luxor - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan β’ 5 Days / 4 Nights
| Season | Room Occupancy | Price / Person | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| October, November, December 2026 & January, February, March, April 2027 | Double or Triple Room | $500 | Full Board, Service charges and taxes |
| Christmas & Easter | Double or Triple Room | $850 | Full Board, Service charges and taxes, Gala dinner |
| New Year | Double or Triple Room | $1,000 | Full Board, Service charges and taxes, Gala dinner |
Luxor - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Esna - Luxor β’ 8 Days / 7 Nights
| Season | Room Occupancy | Price / Person | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| October, November, December 2026 & January, February, March, April 2027 | Double or Triple Room | $875 | Full Board, Service charges and taxes |
| Christmas & Easter | Double or Triple Room | $1,490 | Full Board, Service charges and taxes, Gala dinner |
| New Year | Double or Triple Room | $1,750 | Full Board, Service charges and taxes, Gala dinner |
Optional Extras
Light Sightseeing Program
The Temples of Karnak, Kom Ombo Temple, the High Dam and Philae Temple. Includes 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. Includes 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, 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 transfers in Luxor and Aswan
- Meet and assist service upon arrival and departure
- Accommodation on Full Board basis
- 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 rooms; triple rooms are based on an extra bed placed in twin-bedded cabins. Rooms are allocated on a run-of-house basis. Upper deck guarantee supplement is $10 per person per night.
- 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 the 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 payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Changes after invoice are subject to availability and any further costs incurred. Requests must be made by the original booker and may be required in writing. Changes are not possible within 30 days of the scheduled departure date.
Good to Know
Nile Story reserves the right to amend the day-to-day itinerary as required by the Nile authority. Changes will be communicated to the tour operator in advance whenever possible and on a day-to-day basis if necessary during the cruise.
If a tour or part of it must be cancelled while the traveler is at the holiday destination, an alternative tour of equivalent quality will be offered.
In the event of cancellation due to force majeure circumstances such as war threats, global health pandemics, or other events beyond reasonable control, a full refund will be provided for the affected travel services.
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