Skip to main content
Nile Cruises Luxor Area Egypt

Steigenberger Regency - 7nt Nile Cruise inc. Experience Package

  • Five-star river cruise liner with sundeck and swimming pool
  • Spend seven days cruising along the river and visiting Luxor, Edfu, and Aswan, with experiences included

Ancient wonders meet modern comforts

Step aboard the Steigenberger Regency and get ready to see the Nile the way it’s meant to be seen: up close and personal. Spend a week getting to know the ancient wonders that pepper the banks of this mighty river, with days that can be all about tombs and temples, and evenings that bring lively parties, great food, and five-star service. This is river cruising, Steigenberger-style: swish, sun-drenched, and unbelievably scenic.

Unlike our standard sailings, when you book the Steigenberger Regency - 7nt Nile Cruise inc Experience Package, you'll get a fabulous experience package included in the cost of your holiday – this covers:

  • Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple
  • The Valley of the Kings, the Colossus of Memnon, and Queen Hatshepsut's Temple
  • Kom Ombo Temple
  • Edfu Temple
  • Aswan Dam, Obelisk, and Philae Temple
  • Boat ride to the Botanical Gardens

What Steigenberger Regency - 7nt Nile Cruise inc. Experience Package has to offer

    Day 1 – Embarkation in Luxor

    Fly from the UK to Luxor and when you arrive, you'll hop on a transfer to your ship, ready for the start of your Nile cruise. You'll check in and get settled into your cabin, and the ship will remain in Luxor overnight.

     

    • Check in
    • Afternoon at leisure
    • 19:30 Dinner
    • Overnight in Luxor

    Day 2 – Luxor, Esna, and Edfu

    This morning is your chance to tick off the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. After a morning exploring, board the ship again and sail to Edfu via the Esna Lock. The ship will dock overnight in Edfu. 

     

    • Breakfast
    • 08:00 Included visits*: Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, and Queen Hatchepsut Temple
    • 13:00 Lunch & sail to Edfu via Esna (Approx.11 hrs)
    • 16:30 Tea time on the sun deck
    • 19:00 Manager’s cocktail party in the lounge bar
    • 19:30 Dinner
    • Overnight in Edfu
       

    Day 3 – Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan

    While docked in Edfu for the morning, disembark and pay a visit to the Edfu Temple, which is dedicated to Horus, the mythical son of Isis and Osiris. The ship will sail to Kom Ombo in the morning, where you can visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris. Once everyone is back on board, the ship will continue down the river to Aswan.

     

    • Breakfast
    • 08:00 Included visit*: Edfu Temple
    • 10:30 Sail to Kom Ombo (Approx. 6 hrs)
    • 13:00 Lunch
    • 16:30 Tea time on the sun deck
    • 17:00 Free time in Kom Ombo
    • 18:30 Sail to Aswan (Approx. 4 hrs)
    • 19:30 Dinner
    • 21:00 Galabya Party
    • Overnight in Aswan

    Day 4 – Aswan

    The ship will be docked in Aswan all day, so it's the perfect opportunity to visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Temple of Philae. You could also fit in a relaxing trip on a felucca to take in views of the Agha Khan Mausoleum and Elephantine Island as you sail past. The ship will remain docked in Aswan overnight. 

     

    • Breakfast
    • 07:30 Included visits* in Aswan: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple
    • 13:00 Lunch
    • 14:30 Included boat ride* & visit to the the botanical gardens*
    • 19:30 Dinner
    • 20:45 Nubian show 
    • Overnight in Aswan

    Day 5 – Aswan

    You'll wake up in Aswan again today. In the morning, head over to Abu Simbel Temple, an ancient wonder that's well worth looking around. Spend the rest of the day on the ship making the most of the onboard facilities. 

     

    • Breakfast
    • Optional visit*: Abu Simbel Temple (bookable and payable onboard)
    • Coach transfer from the ship to Abu Simbel (3.5 hours)
    • Tour of the two Temples of Abu Simbel (2 hours)
    • Lunch at a local Nubian restaurant
    • Coach transfer back to the ship (3.5 hours)
    • 19:30 Dinner
    • Overnight in Aswan

    Day 6 – Aswan, Kom Ombo, and Edfu

    The ship will start sailing to Kom Ombo early, so it's likely you'll wake up there. Squeeze in an early morning visit to the Kom Ombo Temple after breakfast before hopping back on the ship to sail on to Edfu. Here, you'll have some free time to explore before the ship starts sailing back towards Luxor.

     

    • Early sail to Kom Ombo (Approx. 3 hrs)
    • Breakfast
    • 08:00 Included visit*: Kom Ombo Temple
    • 09:30 Sail to Edfu (Approx. 4.5 hrs)
    • 13:00 Lunch
    • Free time in Edfu
    • 15:30 Sail to Luxor via Esna (Approx. 8 hrs)
    • 16:30 Tea time on the sun deck
    • 19:30 Dinner
    • 21:00 Galabya Party
    • Overnight in Luxor

    Day 7 – Luxor

    This is your chance to do some final exploring in Luxor before enjoying one last dinner onboard. Finish off a perfect evening with a show featuring belly dancing and whirling dervishes.

     

    • Breakfast
    • 09:00 Included visits* to Karnak and Luxor Temples
    • 13:00 Lunch
    • 16:30 Tea time on the sun deck
    • 19:30 Dinner
    • 21:30 Belly dance & Dervish show
    • Overnight in Luxor

    Day 8 – Disembark in Luxor

    Check out of your cabin and disembark the ship. Ahead of your transfer to Luxor Airport for your return flight to the UK, you'll have the opportunity to do a bit of last minute shopping in Luxor.

    Facilities

    Food & Drink

    • 1 international buffet restaurant
    • 1 lounge bar
    • 1 sundeck bar (09:00 - sunset)
    Use of these facilities may attract additional charges. All hotel and room facilities are subject to safety and wellbeing measures (including height and/or weight restrictions on slides and rides), board basis, seasonal availability, opening times, age, and dress code.

    Entertainment

    • Outdoor pool
    Use of these facilities may attract additional charges. All hotel and room facilities are subject to safety and wellbeing measures (including height and/or weight restrictions on slides and rides), board basis, seasonal availability, opening times, age, and dress code.

    Sports & Health

    • Hot tub
    • Massage
    Use of these facilities may attract additional charges. All hotel and room facilities are subject to safety and wellbeing measures (including height and/or weight restrictions on slides and rides), board basis, seasonal availability, opening times, age, and dress code.

    Explore Nile Cruises

    Meet the ship: Steigenberger Regency

    Five decks, five stars, (almost) endless opportunities to experience the history of ancient Egypt. This is the swish Steigenberger Regency. Expect comfortable cabins, a roof deck that feels tailor-made for shore-spotting, and an itinerary that ticks off the best in history and hospitality this channel has to offer.

    Afternoon at leisure? Lounge up top by the outdoor pool, hit the bar for a cocktail, or treat yourself to a massage courtesy of the onboard service. There’s a Jacuzzi, too, as well as fitness equipment if you fancy squeezing in a workout as you watch the riverbanks roll by.

    Just so you know, free WiFi is available throughout the ship, but speeds and coverage may vary. 

    Average weather in Luxor Area

      Proxied via Cloudflare
      PoPCMH (Columbus) CountryUS ProtocolHTTP/2 TLSTLSv1.3 Origin TTFB2321ms