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Sail the Nile in style aboard the 5-star MS Royal Elite Nile Cruise, a modern and elegant ship offering unforgettable journeys between Luxor and Aswan. Operated by Book Egypt Travel, this luxurious cruise is available in both 4 days from Aswan to Luxor and 5 days from Luxor to Aswan, featuring expertly guided tours to Egypt’s most iconic temples — Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. Enjoy spacious cabins with panoramic Nile views, fine dining, a sun deck with pool, spa facilities, and exceptional service throughout your voyage. With all meals, entrance fees, guided excursions, and private transfers included, the MS Royal Elite delivers a perfect balance of comfort, culture, and luxury — making it one of the best Nile River cruises in Egypt for travelers seeking an unforgettable experience.

Pricing Information

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

Children's Policy

  • 0 - 2.99 years: Free of charge
  • 3 - 11.99 years: Pay 50% of tour price
  • 12+ years: Pay full tour price as per adult person

Note: Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 1 child in one room)

At Book Egypt Travel, we are committed to offering our guests transparent, fair, and competitive prices while maintaining the highest level of service and quality. Our goal is to provide authentic Egyptian experiences without hidden costs or unnecessary middlemen.
Please read our Price Policy carefully before confirming your booking.


1. Best Price Guarantee

All tours, transfers, and Nile cruises are offered directly through our trusted network of licensed operators, ensuring that you receive the best available rates. By booking directly with Book Egypt Travel, you save the commission charged by third-party platforms.


2. What Our Prices Include

Unless stated otherwise, all tour and cruise prices include:

  • Accommodation or Nile Cruise cabin as per itinerary

  • All transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles

  • Entrance fees to all listed sites

  • Licensed Egyptologist tour guide

  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary

  • Service charges and government taxes


3. What Our Prices Exclude

  • International flights and visa fees

  • Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, tips, phone calls, etc.)

  • Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

  • Travel insurance


4. Price Adjustments

All prices are quoted in USD and may change due to:

  • Increases in fuel or government taxes

  • Changes in hotel or cruise rates during peak seasons
    Once a deposit is received, your rate becomes guaranteed and fixed.

Duration : 3 Nights / 4 Nights
Availability : Every Monday-Friday
Tour Type : Private
Pickup Location: Anywhere

Itinerary

MS Royal Elite 5 Days Nile Cruise From Luxor To Aswan

Enjoy being in the wonderland of the great Ancient Pharaohs. Upon your arrival, our professional delegate tour guide will help you to Embark the MS Royal Elite Nile Cruise and you will eat lunch onboard then after lunch you will start your Tour to visit Karnak Temple Complex Located in Luxor, the Karnak Temple Complex spans over 2,000 years of construction. It features grand sites like the Precinct of Amun-Re and Hypostyle Hall, symbolizing ancient Egypt’s religious devotion and architectural brilliance.. Luxor Temple By Night Built around 1400 BC, Luxor Temple honors the renewal of kingship and was central to the Opet Festival. Expanded by famous pharaohs, its grand statues and night illuminations showcase Egypt’s spiritual and architectural heritage. After finishing your tour exploring the East Bank Sites you will get back to the boat and will get rest.

In the morning after eating breakfast you will meet our tour guide who will start the day by visiting Valley of the Kings The Valley of the Kings holds 65 royal tombs from Egypt’s New Kingdom, including Tutankhamun’s. Carved into rock and richly decorated, these tombs reveal ancient beliefs about the afterlife and Egypt’s artistic heritage. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut Carved into Deir El Bahari cliffs, the Temple of Hatshepsut honors one of Egypt’s most powerful female pharaohs. Built between 1473–1458 BC, its terraces and symmetry symbolize divine devotion and her lasting legacy. Colossi of Memnon The Colossi of Memnon are two 18-meter-tall statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, built around 1350 BC to guard his temple. Later linked to the Greek hero Memnon, they symbolize Egypt’s royal grandeur and legacy. After finishing the tour you will return back to the boat and get ready to enjoy the first sailing on the river nile and also to enjoy Lunch & Dinner the rest of the day

After breakfast around 8 am you will meet our guide and will start your tour to Edfu Temple using A horse and Carriage Ride for 15 minutes to explore the most intact temple in Egypt Edfu Temple, Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, Edfu Temple is one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples. Built during the Ptolemaic period, it features grand columns and detailed reliefs depicting Horus’s victory over Set, offering a vivid look into ancient Egyptian religion and architecture.. After finishing the tour you will be back taking the same carriage to your ship and will get some rest enjoying the river banks and the most impressive scenery on the river Nile. Around 5 Pm you will get ready to meet our tour guide to visit the most unique temple in Egypt Kom Ombo Temple Built in the Ptolemaic period, Kom Ombo is a unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus. Known for its symmetrical design, ancient surgical carvings, and a museum of mummified crocodiles, it offers insight into Egyptian religion and daily life. Back to the boat and relax the rest of the night.

After breakfast around 8 am you will meet our guide and will start your tour to visit Philae Temple Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis, was built during the Ptolemaic and Roman eras. Famous for its elegant reliefs, it was relocated to Agilkia Island to protect it from flooding. It stands today as a symbol of ancient faith and preservation. Unfinished Obelisk The Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, abandoned due to a crack, was intended to be the largest ever at 42 meters and over 1,000 tons. It reveals the craftsmanship and methods of ancient Egyptian stoneworkers. Aswan High Dam The Aswan High Dam, completed in 1970, controls Nile floods, generates power, and creates Lake Nasser. It advanced Egypt’s development but required relocating ancient sites like Abu Simbel. After finishing your tour you will get back to the boat to enjoy the pool or walk in aswan market.

After breakfast you will check-out from the nile cruise and will meet our tour guide who will escort you to the most impressive place in Egypt Abu Simbel Complex Built by King Ramses II between 1264–1244 BC, the Abu Simbel temples honor his legacy, victory at Kadesh, and gods like Amun Ra. They stand as stunning symbols of ancient Egyptian power and devotion. Lunch Time After having a dazzling experience in Abu Simbel,you'll have your toothsome lunch meal. After lunch that will be the end of your MS Royal Elite Nile Cruise and we will transfer you to your Hotel/Airport and will wish all the best.

MS Royal Elite 4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

Enjoy being in the wonderland of the great Ancient Pharaohs. Upon your arrival, our professional delegate tour guide will help you to Embark MS Royal Elite Nile Cruise and you will eat lunch onboard then after lunch you will start your Tour to visit Philae Temple Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis, was built during the Ptolemaic and Roman eras. Famous for its elegant reliefs, it was relocated to Agilkia Island to protect it from flooding. It stands today as a symbol of ancient faith and preservation. Unfinished Obelisk The Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, abandoned due to a crack, was intended to be the largest ever at 42 meters and over 1,000 tons. It reveals the craftsmanship and methods of ancient Egyptian stoneworkers. Aswan High Dam The Aswan High Dam, completed in 1970, controls Nile floods, generates power, and creates Lake Nasser. It advanced Egypt’s development but required relocating ancient sites like Abu Simbel. After finishing your tour exploring the Aswan Sites you will get back to the boat and will get rest. Lunch & Dinner will be onboard.

In the morning after eating breakfast in a box then you will meet our tour guide who will start the day by visiting Abu Simbel Complex Built by King Ramses II between 1264–1244 BC, the Abu Simbel temples honor his legacy, victory at Kadesh, and gods like Amun Ra. They stand as stunning symbols of ancient Egyptian power and devotion. After coming back from Abu Simbel the boat will get ready to start sailing on the River while you will enjoy eating Lunch watching the sailing from the restaurant. Around 5 or 6 pm (Upon arrival) you will meet our tour guide who will take you to visit Kom Ombo Temple Built in the Ptolemaic period, Kom Ombo is a unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus. Known for its symmetrical design, ancient surgical carvings, and a museum of mummified crocodiles, it offers insight into Egyptian religion and daily life. Back to the boat and relax the rest of the night.

Before breakfast in the Early morning you will meet our guide around 5:30am and will start your tour by taking a horse and carriage ride to visit Edfu Temple, Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, Edfu Temple is one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples. Built during the Ptolemaic period, it features grand columns and detailed reliefs depicting Horus’s victory over Set, offering a vivid look into ancient Egyptian religion and architecture.. After finishing the tour you will be back taking the same carriage to your ship and will get some rest enjoying the river banks and the most impressive scenery on the river Nile. You will arrive at Luxor late after sunset.

After breakfast you will check-out from the nile cruise and will meet our tour guide who will escort you to the most impressive place in Egypt Valley of the Kings The Valley of the Kings holds 65 royal tombs from Egypt’s New Kingdom, including Tutankhamun’s. Carved into rock and richly decorated, these tombs reveal ancient beliefs about the afterlife and Egypt’s artistic heritage. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut Carved into Deir El Bahari cliffs, the Temple of Hatshepsut honors one of Egypt’s most powerful female pharaohs. Built between 1473–1458 BC, its terraces and symmetry symbolize divine devotion and her lasting legacy. Colossi of Memnon The Colossi of Memnon are two 18-meter-tall statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, built around 1350 BC to guard his temple. Later linked to the Greek hero Memnon, they symbolize Egypt’s royal grandeur and legacy. Lunch Time After having a dazzling experience in luxor you will start again to visit Karnak Temple Complex Located in Luxor, the Karnak Temple Complex spans over 2,000 years of construction. It features grand sites like the Precinct of Amun-Re and Hypostyle Hall, symbolizing ancient Egypt’s religious devotion and architectural brilliance.. After lunch that will be the end of your MS Royal Elite Nile Cruise and we will transfer you to your Hotel/Airport and will wish all the best.

Included in Your Journey

  • Accommodation for 3 & 4 nights on board a 5-star MS Royal Elite Nile Cruise (full-board basis)
  • Meet and assist services by our professional team throughout the tour
  • All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
  • All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan
  • All service charges and taxes.
  • Private Egyptologist tour guide

Not Included

  • ​International Airfare.
  • ​Any extras not mentioned in the program.
  • ​Tipping
  • ​Drinks and any personal expenses.

FAQ

The cruise includes full-board accommodation (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), guided excursions with a licensed Egyptologist, entrance fees to all temples and sites on the itinerary, and private transfers between the cruise and sightseeing locations.

You can choose between a 4-day cruise from Aswan to Luxor or a 5-day cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Both itineraries visit major ancient sites such as Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu Temple, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings.

The MS Royal Elite offers spacious cabins with panoramic Nile views, private bathrooms, satellite TV, air conditioning, and mini-bars. Guests can also enjoy a sun deck with pool, spa and wellness center, gym, and fine dining restaurant featuring international and Egyptian cuisine.

Yes, the cruise is perfect for couples, families, and solo travelers alike. It offers a relaxing and elegant atmosphere with a mix of cultural exploration and onboard comfort.

The best time to enjoy a Nile Cruise is between October and April, when the weather is pleasant and ideal for sightseeing along the Nile.

Yes, all cruises include guided tours led by professional Egyptologists, providing in-depth information about each site and its historical significance.

Not at all. The Nile River is calm and steady, without waves like the ocean, so you will barely feel any movement while sailing.

You can easily book through Book Egypt Travel by sending an inquiry on our website or contacting us directly. A small deposit is required to secure your cabin and confirm your booking.

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