Overview
MS Amwaj Living Stone is a five-star cruise ship that entered service in 2014 and sails between Luxor and Aswan, stopping at Edfu and Kom Ombo. Departures run every Thursday from Luxor and every Monday from Aswan, on four, five or eight-day programmes; we check availability for your dates with the operator before booking. The ship has 62 cabins and suites, all with full-length panoramic windows and a choice of king-size or twin beds. The 46 standard cabins measure about 20 m² and are spread over the first, second and third decks. The third deck also holds the suites: twelve Junior Suites of about 30 m², two Presidential Suites of about 40 m² and two Royal Suites of about 50 m². On the sundeck there is a swimming pool with an open-air jacuzzi and a poolside bar. Indoors you have the main restaurant, a lounge bar with evening entertainment, and a spa area with massage, steam bath and sauna. Cabins are full board and daily guided sightseeing is included.
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 & Specifications
- Official name: MS Amwaj Living Stone
- Year built: 2014
- Cabins: 62
- Route: Luxor / Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan
- Itinerary lengths: 4 Days / 5 Days / 8 Days
- Departures: Every Thursday from Luxor & Monday from Aswan
- Tour type: Small Group Tour
On-board facilities
- Main dining room restaurant, Lounge, Lounge bar, Poolside bar
- Nightly entertainment program
- Sun deck with sun beds and parasol
- Swimming pool with open air Jacuzzi
- Massage, Steam Bath & Sauna
- Daily guided sightseeing excursions
- Laundry
- Room service
- Concierge services
- Panoramic Windows
- International Dial Telephone
- Hairdryer
- Mini Bar
- Safety Deposit Box
- Individual Air Conditioning
- LCD/Plasma TV Screen
- Bathroom, Bathtub
- Linen Changing
- Dressing Table
- Sitting Area
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 | $825 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | May to August | Double Cabin | $850 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | May to August | Single Cabin | $1,475 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | September to April | Triple Cabin | $1,175 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | September to April | Double Cabin | $1,200 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | September to April | Single Cabin | $1,790 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | May to August | Triple Cabin | $1,025 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | May to August | Double Cabin | $1,050 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | May to August | Single Cabin | $1,600 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | September to April | Triple Cabin | $1,450 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | September to April | Double Cabin | $1,475 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | September to April | Single Cabin | $2,360 |
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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