Every ship on this site is one our founder Maro has sailed or inspected himself — chosen for the Aswan–Luxor route, not pulled off a wholesaler's list. We're Egypt Planners, and we've spent 13+ years putting travellers on the right boat.
A hand-picked selection from the fleet — every one chosen and inspected by Maro for the Aswan–Luxor route.
Sail downstream past Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Esna's riverside temples — Egypt's most rewarding short cruise.
Explore itinerary →Begin among Luxor's grand temples, then sail upstream through the Nile's timeless heartland, with the option to add Abu Simbel.
Explore itinerary →An intimate sail aboard a traditional dahabiya — small boats, quiet moorings, riverbanks the big ships pass by.
Explore itinerary →The unhurried way to do it — every temple, every sunset, and the slow river days the short cruises don't have room for.
Explore itinerary →The Nile sails year-round, but the experience changes with the season. Here's how each one actually feels — so you can match your trip to the weather, the crowds, and the mood you're after. For exact pricing on your dates, just ask Maro.
Prices shift with the season, the boat, and your dates — so we quote them properly rather than print a number that won't fit your trip. Tell Maro your dates and he'll give you the real figure.
Maro personally sails or inspects the ships we list. The notes you read come from being on board — which cabins to ask for, which decks to avoid — not from a brochure.
Our trips include certified Egyptologist guides who bring 5,000 years of history to life with real knowledge — the same guides Egypt Planners has used for years.
Cabin counts, decks, build years — if a figure isn't confirmed from a trustworthy source, we leave it off rather than guess. No filler specs, no fake star ratings.
From your first WhatsApp to the moment you disembark, you deal with our Egypt-based team directly — not a call centre, not a reseller.
"The most magical week of our lives. Watching the sun rise over Karnak from our balcony on the Soleil — there are no words. The team thought of everything, from anniversary champagne in the cabin to a private dinner on the sun deck on our last night. Hassan, our Egyptologist guide, brought 4000 years of history to life with stories rather than lectures."
"We've cruised the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the Mekong. Nothing comes close to the Nile aboard the Soleil. The Egyptologist guide, the dining, the temple visits — everything operated at a level we didn't expect on a river cruise. Already planning our return for the 7-night round trip."
"As a solo traveler, I was nervous about a cruise. Aswan Luxor Cruises and the Soleil team made me feel taken care of every single day. The Egyptologist became a friend by Day 2. The pool deck at sunset was the most peaceful moment of my year."
Everything you need to know before sailing the Nile — from booking to boarding, and every wonder in between.
The Nile cruise season runs year-round, but each period offers a distinct experience:
Most travelers prefer the November–March window for the ideal balance of weather, atmosphere and value.
Absolutely. Most ships offer dedicated solo rates. The atmosphere onboard is welcoming with shared dining tables and onboard activities — many solo travelers tell us they made lifelong friends.
Both work — Aswan to Luxor is downstream (gentler pace, more time at temples). Luxor to Aswan is upstream (more time in Luxor for Karnak/Valley of the Kings before sailing).
Our Nile cruise specialists are here to help — usually responding within minutes.
Tell Maro who's travelling and roughly when — he'll match you to the right boat and the right route, and send back a proper plan. No checkout, no pressure, no obligation.
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