Alyssa Nile Cruise: Weekly Sailings Between Luxor and Aswan
Alyssa Nile Cruise follows the classic Upper Egypt route between Luxor and Aswan, combining full-board accommodation with private sightseeing at the major archaeological sites along the Nile. The published schedule offers two weekly programmes: a 4 Days / 3 Nights cruise from Aswan every Friday and a 5 Days / 4 Nights cruise from Luxor every Monday.
The shorter Aswan departure starts from $499 per person based on the published June, July and August triple-sharing rate. The longer Luxor departure starts from $629 per person on the same seasonal and occupancy basis. Travellers planning a broader Egypt itinerary can also compare more options in our Nile cruises in Egypt collection.
4 Days / 3 Nights from Aswan Every Friday
The Aswan-to-Luxor programme begins with arrival assistance and private transfer to the cruise. After embarkation and lunch, the first afternoon includes Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk and a felucca ride around Elephantine Island. The cruise then sails north through Kom Ombo and Edfu before finishing in Luxor with the East and West Bank highlights.
The published summer price starts from $499 per person in triple sharing. May and September start from $529 per person, while the October-to-April winter rate starts from $749 per person. Double and single occupancy prices are listed separately in the seasonal rate guide.
5 Days / 4 Nights from Luxor Every Monday
The Luxor-to-Aswan itinerary gives travellers an extra night and begins with the monuments of Luxor. The first day covers Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple, followed by the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon on the second day. The ship then sails south through Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo before reaching Aswan.
The published June-to-August starting rate is $629 per person in triple sharing. May and September begin from $659 per person, while the winter rate from October to April starts from $959 per person. This route is particularly suitable for travellers who want a more relaxed pace with Luxor sightseeing completed before sailing south.
Major Sightseeing Included
Across the two programmes, the published itinerary includes Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, a felucca ride around Elephantine Island, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings with entry to three standard tombs, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon.
Private air-conditioned transfers, private Nile cruise excursions and entrance fees to the listed sights between Luxor and Aswan are included according to the source programme. Accommodation is based on full board for the selected 3-night or 4-night itinerary.
Optional Experiences
The published programme lists several optional additions. In Aswan, travellers can add Abu Simbel, the Nubian Village or the Botanical Garden when timing allows. In Luxor, a hot-air-balloon ride can be arranged as an optional experience before the sightseeing programme, subject to operating conditions and availability.
Seasonal Pricing
Alyssa Nile Cruise uses three published price periods: May and September, June through August, and October through April. Prices vary by triple, double and single occupancy. The source also states that additional supplements apply during Christmas, Easter and New Year, so the final quotation should always be confirmed for the exact departure date.
Children and Cancellation Conditions
The source states that children under 5.99 years sharing the parents’ cabin travel free of charge. Children from 6 to 11.99 years are charged 50% of the per-person double-cabin rate, with a maximum of one child sharing the parents’ cabin, while guests aged 12 and above pay the full adult rate.
The source also publishes cruise-specific cancellation charges: 25% of the total charge for cancellation 14 days before arrival, 50% for cancellation 7 days before arrival, and 100% for cancellation 2 to 0 days before arrival. A no-show is charged the full cruise payment. These source terms should be checked against the final booking confirmation issued for the traveller.
Overview
Alyssa Nile Cruise offers two weekly Upper Egypt programmes: 4 Days / 3 Nights from Aswan every Friday from $499 per person, and 5 Days / 4 Nights from Luxor every Monday from $629 per person, based on the published June–August triple-sharing rates.
Both routes are based on full-board accommodation and include private transfers, private Nile cruise excursions and entrance fees to the listed sights between Luxor and Aswan. Major visits include Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon.
Seasonal prices change for May and September, June through August, and October through April. Christmas, Easter and New Year supplements apply according to the source. Optional experiences include Abu Simbel, the Nubian Village, Botanical Garden and a Luxor hot-air-balloon ride.
Highlights
- 4 Days / 3 Nights from Aswan every Friday, with published prices from $499 per person.
- 5 Days / 4 Nights from Luxor every Monday, with published prices from $629 per person.
- Full-board accommodation according to the selected cruise itinerary.
- Private arrival and departure assistance.
- Private transfers by modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle.
- Private Nile cruise excursions listed in the itinerary.
- Entrance fees to the included sights in and between Luxor and Aswan.
- Major sightseeing includes Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon.
- Optional experiences include Abu Simbel, Nubian Village, Botanical Garden and Luxor Hot Air Balloon.
