Overview
Sailing between Luxor and Aswan, calling at Edfu and Kom Ombo over 4 Days / 5 Days / 8 Days, MS Salacia Nile cruise is a Nile cruise ship — cabins run full board and the sightseeing calls follow a fixed, published programme. The published sailing days are Every Saturday from Luxor & Wednesday from Aswan — we check availability for your travel window directly with the operator. Guests have access to a jacuzzi, an onboard gift shop and a library, as listed in the vessel's own specifications. Along the sailing, guided visits cover Karnak, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple. From $797. Cabin category, season and any holiday supplement are confirmed in writing before payment.
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 Salacia
- Official name: MS Salacia
- Cabins: 31
- 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
- Master Suite — 65 sqm — 1 suite
- Royal Suite — 28 sqm — 18 suites
- Stateroom Suite — 21 sqm — 9 suites
- Single Stateroom — 15 sqm — 3 rooms
On-board facilities
- 5 Decks
- 1 Master Suite: (Approx. 65 Square meters, 5 full Size Windows, Separate Bedroom, Double Bed, Separate Lounge, Dining Area, Bar, Two W.C).
- 18 Royal Suites (6 with Large Beds and 12 with Twin Beds), Approx. 28 Square meters each with two full Size Windows One Bed Room, Lounge Area and Two W.C.
- 9 Stateroom Suites (Large Bed), Approx. 21 Square meters, 2 full Size Windows, One Bed Room, Lounge Area, and One W.C.
- 3 Proper Single Staterooms, Approx. 15 Square meters with one full size window, One room, One Large Single Bed, chair and One W.C.
- Individually Controlled Air Conditioning
- Telephone.
- LCD T.V with Satellite Channels.
- Stationary.
- Cruise Facilities & Services:
- Oasis Lounge and bar (Main Lounge with dance floor featuring local shows).
- The Atrium Lounge and Bar (Casual Lounge).
- The Chart Lounge & Library (Reading Lounge & Library).
- Palm Court Restaurant (Main Restaurant).
- Sahara Terrace Café.
- The Temple SPA (Including Gym Area, Sauna, Jacuzzi, Steam Bath and Massage Room).
- The Lido Health Club (Including Sauna and Jacuzzi, situated on Lido Terrace).
- The Lido Terrace (Swimming Pool, Bar and Shaded Sundeck).
- The Sahara Terrace Sundeck.
- Gift Shop.
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 September | Single Cabin | $1,290 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | May to September | Double Cabin | $835 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | May to September | Triple Cabin | $797 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | May to September | Single Cabin | $1,690 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | May to September | Double Cabin | $1,095 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | May to September | Triple Cabin | $1,055 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | October to April | Single Cabin | $2,575 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | October to April | Double Cabin | $1,595 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | October to April | Triple Cabin | $1,549 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | October to April | Single Cabin | $1,955 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | October to April | Double Cabin | $1,205 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | October to April | Triple Cabin | $1,169 |
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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