★★★★★5.0(4 reviews)
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Duration: 4 Nights or 3 Nights
Cruise Type: Deluxe Cruise
Availability: Monday from Aswan Thursday from Luxor1,453 travellers viewed this
The trip
About this boat
The Al Hambra Nile Cruise offers a comfortable and relaxed way to explore the timeless beauty of the Nile while enjoying attentive service and a welcoming onboard atmosphere. Ideal for travelers who want a smooth balance between sightseeing and leisure, this cruise is thoughtfully designed to make every moment on the river enjoyable. As part of the Deluxe Nile Cruises class, Al Hambra provides well-furnished cabins, pleasant public spaces, and quality dining that adds to the overall cruising experience.
Sailing between Luxor and Aswan, the journey includes carefully selected visits that highlight Egypt’s rich heritage without feeling rushed. Guests may explore remarkable landmarks such as the Temple of Karnak and the graceful Temple of Philae, where history, architecture, and scenery come together beautifully. Between excursions, guests can relax on the sun deck, enjoy onboard entertainment, or simply take in the changing Nile views. The Al Hambra Nile Cruise is a great choice for travelers seeking comfort, friendly service, and a memorable Nile adventure.
Onboard
What the boat gives you
Free WiFi
Swimming Pool
Private bath
Laundry
Safe Box
Smart TV
Gift Shop
Mini Bar
Air Condition
Also on board
Large panoramic / ultra violet windows
Private bath with bath tub, hair dryer
All cabins are air-conditioned
Swimming pool, bar & Sun deck
Boutique & Jeweler shop on the Mezzanine floor
Message room
Internet corner & Wi Fi with charge.
Laundry & dry cleaning facilities
Golden Plate of Crystal Hygiene Company
Individual safes in each cabin
Major credit cards are accepted on board
Day by day
Itinerary
3 Nights Itinerary
Your route at a glance
4 Nights or 3 Nights
Deluxe Cruise
Day 1
Aswan City Tour
Day 2
Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples
Day 3
Luxor West Bank
Day 4
Check Out & Luxor East Ban…
Upon arrival at Aswan Airport or the train station, our representative will greet and assist you and then transfer you to your Egyptologist tour guide, who will accompany you on a fantastic tour of the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Temple of Philae in Aswan.
After your tours, you will be transferred to your Nile cruise boat in Aswan to embark with lunch, afternoon tea, and overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Night Stay on Cruise
A scenic sail to Kom Ombo passes through the modern architecture of the stunning Aswan Bridge with breakfast on board the Nile cruise boat. When you arrive in Kom Ombo, your tour guide will accompany you to the temple that the gods Sobek and Haeroris share.
After your wonderful tour, lunch on board will be followed by sailing to Edfu for your time at the Temple of Horus (Edfu Temple).
Afternoon tea will be served on the upper deck while sailing to Luxor via Esna Lock, where you can witness local life and take some unforgettable photos.
Dinner and overnight on board the Nile cruise ship in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Night Stay on Cruise
After arriving in Luxor, breakfast will be served onboard your Nile cruise ship, followed by your guided tour with a beautiful look at ancient Egypt along the east bank of the Nile in Luxor to the Karnak and Luxor temples. You will then be transferred to the Nile cruise in Luxor for lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner on board overnight on the Nile cruise in Luxor.
Please Note: There is free time to discover Luxor in the afternoon
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Night Stay on Cruise
Disembarking from the cruise After breakfast, your tour guide will take you to visit the West Bank of the Nile in Luxor to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut in Deir el-Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon with free time at leisure in Luxor and then you will be transferred to Luxor airport or train station for departure.
Meals: Breakfast
4 Nights Itinerary
Your route at a glance
4 Nights or 3 Nights
Deluxe Cruise
Day 1
Luxor East Bank
Day 2
Luxor West bank
Day 3
Edfu & Kom Ombo
Day 4
Aswan City Tour
Day 5
Check out
Our representative will greet and assist you when you arrive at Luxor Airport or the train station.
Then, your Egyptologist will accompany you on a fantastic journey along the east bank of the Nile in Luxor to the most famous historical landmarks known as the Karnak Temple and Luxor temple. Once you have completed your guided tour, you will be transferred to the Nile cruise ship in Luxor for boarding, including lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner on your Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
Please Note: There is an optional sound and light show at Karnak Temple in Luxor.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Night Stay on Cruise
Enjoy a lovely breakfast on the Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan before heading to the West Bank with your Egyptologist guide.
Take a fascinating journey back in ancient Egyptian history with a visit to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon, followed by a transfer back to the cruise ship in Luxor. You will spend the afternoon sailing along the ancient Nile to Edfu through the attractive lock in Esna, where you will have the opportunity to observe local life and take unforgettable photos.
Once you arrive in Esna, you can enjoy a wonderful dinner on the Nile cruise ship while mooring overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Night Stay on Cruise
After a good night's sleep, breakfast will be served onboard the Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, followed by your next wonderful tour with your guide.
Start your tour today by going to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, then return to the cruise to sail to Kom Ombo with lunch on the Nile River cruise boat. Your guide from the world of Egyptology will accompany you to visit the temple of Kom Ombo, shared by the gods Sobek and Harris, then sail to Aswan via the impressive Aswan Bridge to the magnificent lights of the Aswan Tombs of the Nobles with dinner and overnight.
On board the Nile cruise in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Night Stay on Cruise
Another exciting day awaits you after enjoying breakfast on the Cruise. Your tour guide will accompany you on a fantastic tour of the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Philae Temple in Aswan.
Then you will be transferred to your Nile cruise boat in Aswan for lunch and afternoon tea and overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Night Stay on Cruise
Disembark after breakfast with free time to explore the beautiful city of Aswan with its famous Nubian culture, then transfer to the Aswan airport or train station for departure.
Please Note: There is an optional flight to Abu Simbel (highly recommended) from Aswan by a private air-conditioned vehicle or by EgyptAir to explore the magnificent temples of King Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari of Abu Simbel and then return to Aswan for free time in Aswan on your own.
Meals: Breakfast
The price
What's included — and what isn't
✓ Included in the price
✓4 or 3 nights accommodation on Nile Cruises on an FB basis
✓Meet and assist upon arrival and departure
✓All transfers in a modern private air-conditioned vehicle
✓All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
✓Entrance fees to all sights in and between Luxor and Aswan
✓English-speaking tour guide on board the cruise (share group tours)
✓One complimentary bottle of water per person per day
✓All transfers are by A-C vehicles with qualified drivers
Travelling with childrenWhat each age pays of the adult rate
Up to 2 years
Free
Age from 2 and below 6 years
25% of adult
Age from 6 up to 11 years
50% of adult
Ages 12 and Up
Adult rate
This is the tour’s published child policy, applied to the per-person rate you book. It assumes the child shares a room with parents.
Rates are per person in US dollars and depend on travel dates and group size. Send us your dates and we will confirm the exact price — there is no charge for a quote.
Booking
How booking this works
Private, not a groupYour own Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned vehicle throughout.
25% to hold your datesThe balance is due up to two days before arrival, or in cash to your tour manager.
Cancel 30+ days out for 10%Charges rise closer to departure — the full policy is under Good to know.
A voucher within 24 hoursConfirmation with every booking detail lands by email once an advisor confirms.
Talk to Maro
Founder, Egypt Planners · Giza
Not quite the itinerary you had in mind? Tell Maro your dates and what you want to see — he and the team will rework this trip around them, at no extra cost.
Your daily tours usually start at 8 am, but you can change the time in coordination with your private guide.
You can make any changes to the itinerary if you have any special requests.
For reservations, contact us, and your reservation will be confirmed with one of our travel advisors.
After booking the trip, we will send you a voucher with all the booking details.
Prices are in US dollars per person per trip and you can pay in any other currency.
Rates are subject to change in case of any changes in airport taxes, hotel rates, transport rates, or government taxes.
Rates are not valid during Christmas or New Year.
Travel insurance and entry visa charges are not included in the package.
Tipping is not included in any of our packages and is entirely up to the discretion of travelers. Although it is not mandatory, it is of great importance to the people who take care of you while traveling.
Extra personal expenses on the trip may include a food tour, alcoholic beverages, tipping, visa fees, recreational expenses, and other services not listed.
Following are the items with extra costs during the trek:
For the visa fees, please check Visa and Passport Information.
Additional transport that you require.
Tipping for the guide and driver after the trip.
In case of unforeseen events like bad weather conditions and eventual flight cancellations, you are responsible for extra hotel nights and meals.
All our packages and tours of Egypt do not include entrance fees to special archaeological sites such as entering the pyramids from inside, the mummies' room in Museum, or entering the Tutankhamun tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor.
The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking.
We are offering a low down payment of just 25% to secure your spaces on tour, including hotel rooms, cruise cabins, domestic flight tickets, and other travel-related services. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days before your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination to your tour manager, making you're booking a risk-free investment.
Cancellation after confirmation with payment before 30 days of the commencement of the tour: 10% of the value of the tour package.
Canceling the tour 30 to 20 days before commencement of the tour: 25% of the value of the package
Canceling 19-15 days before commencing the tour: 50% of the tour cost
Canceling 14-11 days before commencement of the tour: 75% of the tour cost
Canceling before 10 days or less before the tour date: No refund for the tour
Up to 2 years: FREE
Age from 2 and below 6 years: 25% of adult price
Age from 6 up to 11 years: 50% of adult price
Ages 12 and Up: adult price.
Notes:
Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents ( Maximum 1 Child sharing parent's room )
If your tour includes airfare, additional charges for your children may apply.
A valid Passport for 6 months
Sunblock
Sunglasses
Sanitizer gel
Water holder
Bug spray
Warm clothes in winter
Cotton clothes in summer
A hat
Travel adaptor
Camera
Umbrella
Comfortable shoes
Medication
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My family and I had a fantastic time on the Al Hambra Nile Cruise. It was a perfect blend of relaxation and exploration. The ship had all the needed amenities, and the staff went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. The guided tours to historical sites were informative and engaging; our kids loved every moment. The Al Hambra Nile Cruise made our Egyptian adventure unforgettable, and we can't wait to return!
★★★★★August 17, 2023
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Jennifer Clark
Solo traveller
I recently celebrated my 50th birthday aboard the Al Hambra Nile Cruise, and it was an absolute dream come true. The staff surprised me with a lovely cake and a small, thoughtful celebration. The cruise itself was a journey of a lifetime. The history, the culture, and the picturesque scenery along the Nile made every moment special. I highly recommend this cruise to anyone looking for a memorable and luxurious way to explore Egypt. Thank you, Al Hambra Nile Cruise, for making my birthday unforgettable!
★★★★★July 23, 2023
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Sarah Johnson
Couple traveller
My husband and I recently had the pleasure of experiencing the Al Hambra Nile Cruise, and it was nothing short of magical! From the moment we stepped on board, we were treated like royalty. The crew was incredibly attentive, and the service was impeccable. The food was delectable, and we looked forward to every meal. The excursions were well-planned and informative, and the sights along the Nile were breathtaking. We couldn't have asked for a better way to explore Egypt's rich history. Thank you, Al Hambra Nile Cruise, for an unforgettable journey!
★★★★★July 10, 2023
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David Smith
Solo traveller
What an incredible adventure! The Al Hambra Nile Cruise exceeded all our expectations. The cabins were comfortable, and waking up to the stunning views of the Nile every morning was a dream come true. The knowledgeable guides made our excursions to historical sites like Luxor and Aswan even more fascinating. The onboard entertainment was enjoyable, and we made new friends during our trip. I can't recommend this cruise enough. It's an experience of a lifetime!
