Overview
Al Kahila Nile Cruise is a Nile cruise ship sailing between Luxor and Aswan, calling at Edfu and Kom Ombo on a 4 Days / 5 Days / 8 Days programme; cabins run full board and the sightseeing calls follow a fixed, published programme. Departures run Every Saturday from Luxor & Wednesday from Aswan; the exact sailing date and cabin category are checked against the live schedule before booking. On board, published features include onboard internet access, panoramic windows and an onboard boutique. The itinerary includes guided time at Karnak, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple. From $740. The final cabin allocation and any seasonal supplement are confirmed before you pay.
Why You Will Love This Trip
- Luxor and Aswan sailing options
- Edfu and Kom Ombo temple calls
- Full-board cabin accommodation
- Guided sightseeing with an Egyptologist
Ship Facts — MS Al Kahila
- Official name: MS Al Kahila
- Operator: Sabena
- Route: Luxor / Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan
- Itinerary lengths: 4 Days / 5 Days / 8 Days
- Departures: Every Saturday from Luxor & Wednesday from Aswan
- Tour type: Small Group Tour
Cabin types
- Cabin — 22 sqm — Standard accommodation
- Suite — 44 sqm — Suite accommodation
On-board facilities
- Reception area & Lounge bar with panoramic view
- Library located in the main lounge
- Restaurant located on the lower deck
- 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
- Sound proof on all decks & Ultra violet water treatment
- Meeting space can be arranged if boat is chartered
- Major credit cards are accepted on board
- Hair dryer, satellite color TV, DVD films, telephone, air condition in each cabin.
- Closed video circuit, music system.
- Fire alarm, protection and smoke detector in each cabin
- Large panoramic windows in each cabin to open from ceiling to floor
- Individual safes in each cabin
Detailed Itinerary
Your sailing programme
The published duration options are 4 / 5 / 8 Days. Choose your direction, length and cabin from the price table, and we confirm the day-by-day timings when you book.
Luxor East Bank
Visit Karnak and Luxor temples with your guide, exploring the monumental courts and ceremonial spaces of ancient Thebes. Return to the vessel after the visit.
Luxor West Bank
Explore the Valley of the Kings, the terraced Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon with your guide. These visits connect royal burial traditions with the temples of the West Bank before the onward sailing.
Esna and the river passage
Continue through Esna on the Nile route. The Esna lock crossing is timed with river traffic.
Edfu: Temple of Horus
Visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu and discover its courtyards, reliefs and sanctuary with your guide.
Kom Ombo: the double temple
Step ashore at Kom Ombo to explore the riverside double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris. Your guide explains its paired spaces and reliefs before the journey continues along the Nile.
Aswan sightseeing
Discover the Aswan High Dam, the granite quarries with the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple, reached by boat.
Disembarkation and onward transfer
Disembark at the end of your cruise. Your onward transfer is timed to suit your hotel, flight or train.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Meet and assist for embarkation and disembarkation
- Full-board accommodation in the confirmed cabin category
- Guided sightseeing listed in the selected sailing programme
- Entrance fees for visits stated in the confirmed itinerary
- Transfers stated in the final cruise proposal
- Service charges and taxes
- The tour price includes all standard admission tickets required for the visits and activities listed in this itinerary. Optional visits and special-access upgrades outside the listed itinerary cost extra.
Excluded
- International flights and Egypt entry visa
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tips for the crew and guide
- Optional visits not stated in the selected programme
- Holiday supplements unless included in writing
- Domestic and international airline tickets are not included.
Cabin Fares by Duration and Season
Published per-person fares for the stated cabin. Availability is confirmed before payment.
| Duration | Season | Cabin | Price per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Nights 4 Days | May to August | Triple Cabin | $740 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | May to August | Double Cabin | $750 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | May to August | Single Cabin | $1,285 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | September to April | Triple Cabin | $915 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | September to April | Double Cabin | $925 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | September to April | Single Cabin | $1,415 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | May to August | Triple Cabin | $880 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | May to August | Double Cabin | $900 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | May to August | Single Cabin | $1,425 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | September to April | Triple Cabin | $1,000 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | September to April | Double Cabin | $1,115 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | September to April | Single Cabin | $1,590 |
Pricing Information
The final price depends on travel date, availability, category and traveler count. Currency conversions are estimates updated from the central rate setting.
Children Policy
Child rates depend on age, room occupancy and the hotel or cruise policy. Send each child age for a confirmed quote.
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