Standard Nile River Cruises

Standard Nile River Cruises Luxor and Aswan. Cheap, Affordable and Budget Nile Cruise Packages

A Standard Nile River Cruise is the cheapest way to book a fully private Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Every cheap Nile Cruise package on this page includes a private Egyptologist guide, a private air-conditioned vehicle, full board on board, and all entrance fees. There are no shared groups. Standard Nile Cruise prices start from $602 per person.

• Schedule 1: Luxor departures on Saturday, Aswan departures on Wednesday (6 cruises)
• Schedule 2: Luxor departures on Monday, Aswan departures on Friday (6 cruises)
• Schedule 3: Luxor departures on Thursday, Aswan departures on Monday (6 cruises)

Each schedule includes 2 cheap Nile Cruise tours: a 4 Days/3 Nights cruise in both directions and a 5 Days/4 Nights cruise in both directions.

Standard Nile River Cruise packages from Luxor depart on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. Standard Nile River Cruise packages from Aswan depart on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Multiple weekly departures in both directions mean the WOW Team can fit a cheap Nile Cruise tour into almost any travel schedule across 2026, 2027, and 2028.

What Is Included in Every Standard Nile Cruise Package

Private Egyptologist Guide: One private guide for your group for the full cruise. No shared guides, no group tours, no site guide handoffs.

Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle: A private vehicle and driver for all transfers between the cruise boat and every sightseeing stop.

Private Cabin with En-Suite Bathroom: A private cabin on board with en-suite bathroom on every Standard category cruise boat.

Full Board on Board: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served on board daily. No extra dining charges.

All Entrance Fees: All site tickets on the standard itinerary are included, from Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings to Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam.

Private Transfers: Airport and cruise boat transfers included. Domestic flights from Cairo can be added for a complete Nile Cruise from Cairo package.

Schedule 1: Luxor on Saturday and Aswan on Wednesday

4 Days/3 Nights Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor on Wednesday

Route: Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon. Optional Abu Simbel excursion before departure. Price starts from $602 per person.

5 Days/4 Nights Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan on Saturday

Route: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple. Optional sunrise hot air balloon and Abu Simbel add on. Price starts from $689 per person.

Cruise Boats on This Schedule

A Sara Nile Cruise, also known as M/S A Sara, is a 5 star Standard Nile Cruise on the Saturday and Wednesday schedule. Prices start from $602 per person.

Princess Sarah II Nile Cruise, also known as M/S Princess Sarah II, is a 5 star Standard Nile Cruise on the Saturday and Wednesday schedule. Prices start from $602 per person.

Magic I Nile Cruise, also known as M/S Magic I, is a 5 star Standard Nile Cruise on the Saturday and Wednesday schedule. Prices start from $602 per person.

Magic II Nile Cruise, also known as M/S Magic II, is a 5 star Standard Nile Cruise on the Saturday and Wednesday schedule. Prices start from $602 per person.

Blue Shadow III Nile Cruise, also known as M/S Blue Shadow III or M/S Tuya, is a 5 star Standard Nile Cruise on the Saturday and Wednesday schedule. Prices start from $602 per person.

Nile Quest Nile Cruise, also known as M/S Nile Quest, is a 5 star Standard Nile Cruise on the Saturday and Wednesday schedule. Prices start from $602 per person.

Schedule 2: Luxor on Monday and Aswan on Friday

4 Days/3 Nights Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor on Friday

Route: Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon. Optional Abu Simbel excursion before departure. Price starts from $602 per person.

5 Days/4 Nights Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan on Monday

Route: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple. Price starts from $689 per person.

Cruise Boats on This Schedule

Radamis II Nile Cruise, also known as M/S Radamis II, is a 5 star Standard Nile Cruise on the Monday and Friday schedule. Prices start from $602 per person.

Royal Ruby Nile Cruise, also known as M/S Royal Ruby, is a 5 star Standard Nile Cruise on the Monday and Friday schedule. Prices start from $602 per person.

Royal Esadora Nile Cruise, also known as M/S Royal Esadora, is a 5 star Standard Nile Cruise on the Monday and Friday schedule. Prices start from $602 per person.

Princess Sarah Nile Cruise, also known as M/S Princess Sarah, is a 5 star Standard Nile Cruise on the Monday and Friday schedule. Prices start from $602 per person.

Grand Rose Nile Cruise, also known as M/S Grand Rose, is a 5 star Standard Nile Cruise on the Monday and Friday schedule. Prices start from $602 per person.

Admiral Nile Cruise, also known as M/S Admiral, is a 5 star Standard Nile Cruise on the Monday and Friday schedule. Prices start from $602 per person.

Schedule 3: Luxor on Thursday and Aswan on Monday

4 Days/3 Nights Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor on Monday

Route: Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon. Optional Abu Simbel excursion before departure. Price starts from $602 per person.

5 Days/4 Nights Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan on Thursday

Route: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple. Price starts from $689 per person.

Cruise Boats on This Schedule

Tower Prestige Nile Cruise, also known as M/S Tower Prestige, is a 5 star Standard Nile Cruise on the Thursday and Monday schedule. Prices start from $602 per person.

Lady Carol Nile Cruise, also known as M/S Lady Carol, is a 5 star Standard Nile Cruise on the Thursday and Monday schedule. Prices start from $602 per person.

Lady Mary Nile Cruise, also known as M/S Lady Mary, is a 5 star Standard Nile Cruise on the Thursday and Monday schedule. Prices start from $602 per person.

Semiramis II Nile Cruise, also known as M/S Semiramis II, is a 5 star Standard Nile Cruise on the Thursday and Monday schedule. Prices start from $602 per person.

Monte Carlo Nile Cruise, also known as M/S Monte Carlo, is a 5 star Standard Nile Cruise on the Thursday and Monday schedule. Prices start from $602 per person.

La Traviata Nile Cruise, also known as M/S La Traviata, is a 5 star Standard Nile Cruise on the Thursday and Monday schedule. Prices start from $602 per person.

Optional Tours and Activities on Any Standard Nile Cruise

Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Over Luxor: Private balloon flight over the West Bank, added before the Valley of the Kings visit.

Abu Simbel by Road: Private vehicle transfer to Abu Simbel Temples in the morning convoy from Aswan, with a private Egyptologist guide.

Abu Simbel by Plane: 45 minute domestic flight from Aswan to Abu Simbel with private transfers and guide included.

Abu Simbel Overnight with Sound and Light Show: Overnight stay at Abu Simbel with a late afternoon temple visit, evening Sound and Light Show, and morning return visit.

Philae Sound and Light Show: Evening add on after a daytime Philae Temple visit in Aswan.

Karnak Sound and Light Show: Evening add on after a daytime Karnak Temple visit in Luxor.

Elephantine Island: Private guided visit to the Aswan Museum, the Nilometer, and the Temple of Khnum.

Kitchener's Island Botanical Garden: Felucca or motorboat visit to the botanical island on the Nile at Aswan.

Additional West Bank Visits: Valley of the Queens, Nobles Tombs, Ramesseum, and Medinet Habu, added as private guided visits.

Additional East Bank Visits: Luxor Museum and Mummification Museum, added as private guided visits.

Standard Nile Cruise vs Other Categories

Standard Nile Cruises include the same private Egyptologist guide, private vehicle, full board, and all entrance fees as Deluxe, Ultra Deluxe, and Luxury categories. The difference is in the cruise boat itself. Cabin size, deck facilities, dining quality, and on board amenities increase with each category. If your priority is covering the maximum number of sites with a fully private guide at the lowest available price, a Standard Nile Cruise is the right choice. For a larger cabin, upgraded dining, or a higher end on board experience, see Deluxe Nile Cruises, Ultra Deluxe Nile Cruises, or Luxury Nile Cruises.

Combine Your Cheap Nile River Cruise with an Egypt Tour Package

A budget Nile Cruise package can be combined with Cairo and the Pyramids, Alexandria, Hurghada and the Red Sea, or extra nights in Luxor and Aswan. Browse Egypt tour packages by duration or Egypt travel packages by category to combine a Standard Nile Cruise with the rest of Egypt.

Egypt Standard Nile Cruise Packages 2026, 2027 and 2028

Standard Nile River Cruise holidays depart year round in 2026, 2027, and 2028 with fixed weekly schedules in both directions. The WOW Team confirms availability, secures your cabin, and provides a full Egypt Standard Nile Cruise package quote based on your travel dates, group size, and itinerary length. Browse Egypt tour packages by duration or Egypt travel packages by category for combination options, or send the WOW Team your travel dates to receive a clear, itemized quote for your affordable Egypt Nile Cruise with no obligation.

Standard Nile Cruise Frequently Asked Questions

How long is a Standard Nile Cruise?
A Standard Nile Cruise runs for either 4 days/3 nights or 5 days/4 nights depending on the direction of travel. The 4 Days/3 Nights Nile Cruise departs from Aswan and sails north to Luxor. The 5 Days/4 Nights Nile Cruise departs from Luxor and sails south to Aswan.

How much does a Standard Nile Cruise cost?
Standard Nile Cruise prices start from $602 per person on the 4 Days/3 Nights itinerary, and from $689 per person on the 5 Days/4 Nights itinerary. Prices vary by cabin type and season. All prices include a private Egyptologist guide, private transfers, full board, and all entrance fees. There are no hidden costs.

What temples are visited on a Standard Nile Cruise?
The Standard Nile Cruise visits Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple.

What is included in a Standard Nile Cruise package?
Every Standard Nile Cruise package includes a private Egyptologist guide for all temple visits, a private air-conditioned vehicle and driver for all transfers, full board accommodation on board with breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, a private cabin with en-suite bathroom, all entrance fees to every site on the itinerary, and all service charges and taxes.

Is the Standard Nile Cruise different from Deluxe or Luxury Nile Cruises?
The private guide, private vehicle, full board, and entrance fees are the same across all categories. Deluxe, Ultra Deluxe, and Luxury Nile Cruises offer larger cabins, upgraded dining, and additional on board facilities at a higher price point.

Do I need to book a Standard Nile Cruise in advance?
Yes. Standard Nile Cruise boats have a limited number of cabins and depart on fixed weekly schedules. Cabins sell out several weeks ahead during peak seasons. Contact the WOW Team with your travel dates for 2026, 2027, or 2028 to confirm availability and hold your cabin.

Is the Standard Nile Cruise suitable for families and children?
Yes. Standard Nile Cruise boats offer triple cabins suited to families, full board dining, and a relaxed pace with shore visits spread across the itinerary. The WOW Team can advise on child pricing and cabin sharing for your specific travel dates.

Can I add Abu Simbel to a Standard Nile Cruise?
Yes. An Abu Simbel excursion by road or by flight can be added to any Standard Nile Cruise departure from Aswan. The WOW Team arranges the excursion before or after the cruise sightseeing program, subject to flight availability and final confirmation.

Can I combine a Standard Nile Cruise with other Egypt destinations?
Yes. A Standard Nile Cruise can be combined with Cairo and the Pyramids, Alexandria, Hurghada and the Red Sea, or extra nights in Luxor and Aswan. The WOW Team builds a complete Egypt itinerary around your Standard Nile Cruise dates.