Overview
Royal Viking Nile Cruise is a motor cruiser 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 Monday from Luxor & Friday from Aswan; the exact sailing date and cabin category are checked against the live schedule before booking. Published onboard features for this vessel include a suite category, onboard internet access and an onboard boutique. The route calls at Karnak, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple, with an Egyptologist guiding the temple visits. From $391. 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 Royal Viking
- Official name: MS Royal Viking
- Cabins: 72
- Route: Luxor / Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan
- Itinerary lengths: 4 Days / 5 Days / 8 Days
- Departures: Every Monday from Luxor & Friday from Aswan
- Tour type: Small Group Tour
Cabin types
- Deluxe cabin — 24 sqm — 68 cabins
- Royal suite — 40 sqm — 4 suites
On-board facilities
- Decorated with wooden panels and tasteful art.
- French window and balcony rail offering panoramic view of the Nile.
- Dressing table with fold-in mirror.
- Sitting area by the large picture window.
- LCD TV with varied satellite channels featuring cruise itinerary.
- Mini fridge.
- Safe deposit box.
- Private bathroom with shower, bathtub, stainless steel sink, hairdryer, shaving and amenities tray (including shampoos, soaps, comb and shoe shiner).
- Suite have flourishes that include personalized stationary, a “Bon Voyage” bottle of wine, fresh fruit and a concierge service and Jacuzzi bath with a window to the cabin and the Nile.
- Lounge bar.
- Discotheque.
- Sun deck bars.
- Nightly entertainment.
- Boutique.
- Gift shop.
- Outdoor swimming pool with bar service.
- Laundry and concierge service.
- Room service (available till midnight).
- Gym equipment.
- Massage service.
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 | $391 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | May to August | Double Cabin | $436 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | May to August | Single Cabin | $635 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | September to April | Triple Cabin | $601 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | September to April | Double Cabin | $646 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | September to April | Single Cabin | $887 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | May to August | Triple Cabin | $442 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | May to August | Double Cabin | $495 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | May to August | Single Cabin | $742 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | September to April | Triple Cabin | $672 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | September to April | Double Cabin | $725 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | September to April | Single Cabin | $1,028 |
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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