Kahila Nile Cruise

Kahila Nile Cruise: Weekly Sailings Between Aswan and Luxor

Kahila Nile Cruise operates the classic Upper Egypt route between Aswan and Luxor with two published programmes. Travellers can choose a 4 Days / 3 Nights cruise from Aswan every Wednesday from $539 per person or a 5 Days / 4 Nights cruise from Luxor every Saturday from $679 per person, based on the published summer triple-sharing rates.

Both programmes combine full-board accommodation with private sightseeing at the major temples and archaeological sites along the Nile. If you are comparing routes before booking, see our guide to cruises on the Nile River in Egypt for a broader overview of Luxor–Aswan cruise options.

4 Days / 3 Nights from Aswan Every Wednesday

The shorter programme begins in Aswan with arrival assistance and private transfer to the cruise. After embarkation, the first day includes Philae Temple, the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and a felucca ride around Elephantine Island. The cruise then sails north to Kom Ombo and Edfu before reaching Luxor.

On the third day, the programme brings together Luxor’s West and East Banks: the Valley of the Kings with entry to three tombs, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple. After the final overnight on board, guests disembark in Luxor on Day 4 and transfer to Luxor Airport or a Luxor hotel. Optional additions listed by the source include a hot-air-balloon ride, Valley of the Queens, and a Dendera & Abydos temples tour.

The published summer rate for May through September starts from $539 per person in triple sharing, with $559 per person in double sharing and $929 for a single cabin. The published winter rate from October through April starts from $629 in triple sharing, $649 in double sharing and $1,099 for a single cabin.

5 Days / 4 Nights from Luxor Every Saturday

The longer Luxor-to-Aswan itinerary starts with Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple before crossing to the West Bank on Day 2 for the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Afterward, the cruise sails south through Esna toward Edfu.

Day 3 combines Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple before the ship continues to Aswan. Day 4 is dedicated to Philae Temple, the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and a felucca ride around Elephantine Island. The cruise ends with breakfast and disembarkation in Aswan on Day 5. The supplied source lists an optional Abu Simbel Temple tour on the departure day; its original page spells the place name “Abu Simple”.

The published summer rate from May through September starts from $679 per person in triple sharing, with $699 per person in double sharing and $1,129 for a single cabin. Winter rates from October through April start from $799 in triple sharing, $819 in double sharing and $1,349 for a single cabin.

Kahila Nile Cruise Cabins

The supplied source lists 68 double cabins of approximately 22 square metres each and 4 suites of approximately 35 square metres each. Published cabin facilities include air conditioning, satellite television, DVD films, telephone, music system, hair dryer, mini fridge, kettle, individual safe, smoke detector and fire-alarm protection.

The source also describes large panoramic windows that can open from ceiling to floor. Travellers who want to combine the cruise with more time in Cairo, Luxor or Aswan can compare complete Egypt tour packages.

Onboard Facilities

Kahila Nile Cruise is described with a reception area and lounge bar with panoramic views, a library, a restaurant on the lower deck, a sun deck with swimming pool and bar, a boutique and jeweller shop, and a massage room. Wi-Fi is available for a charge, and laundry and dry-cleaning services are listed. The source also states that major credit cards are accepted on board and that meeting space can be arranged when the boat is chartered.

Major Sightseeing Along the Route

Depending on the selected direction, the published itineraries include Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, Elephantine Island by felucca, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. For travellers considering the optional southern extension, our Abu Simbel visitor guide from Aswan explains what to expect from the excursion.

Seasonal Prices and Holiday Periods

The source divides prices into two seasons: May through September and October through April. Prices vary by triple, double and single cabin occupancy. It also states that the published rates are not applicable during Christmas, New Year and Easter, so those periods are not covered by the displayed seasonal table.

Children Policy

The supplied source states that children under 6 years old sharing the parents’ cabin are free of charge. Children from 6 to 12 years old sharing the parents’ cabin, with a maximum of one child, receive a 50% discount on the adult sharing rate. It also states that children over 12 years old staying in a separate cabin from their parents are charged the full single-cabin rate.

For travellers building a longer Egypt itinerary around the cruise, a one-week Egypt tour can help with planning the wider route before or after the Nile sailing.