Royal Elite Nile Cruise: Deluxe Sailing Between Luxor and Aswan
Royal Elite Nile Cruise is a five-star deluxe Nile cruiser for travelers who want modern interiors, comfortable panoramic cabins and a full-size ship experience between Luxor and Aswan.
Current schedules list a 4 Days / 3 Nights Aswan to Luxor sailing departing on Fridays and a 5 Days / 4 Nights Luxor to Aswan sailing departing on Mondays. Exact sailing dates, cabin availability and the current selling rate are reconfirmed before booking.
Cabins & Suites
Current ship profiles consistently list 64 Standard Cabins plus a range of suites, with overall capacity of around 130 guests. Accommodation includes panoramic Nile-view windows, individually controlled air conditioning, flat-screen TV, minibar, in-room safe and private bathroom facilities.
Onboard Facilities
Royal Elite offers a main restaurant, panoramic lounge, sun deck with swimming pool and pool bar, boutique, spa and gym facilities, Jacuzzi, sauna and laundry service. Evening entertainment can include Nubian performances, live music, belly dance shows and traditional Galabeya parties.
4-Day Aswan to Luxor Route
The Friday sailing begins in Aswan with visits such as Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk before sailing north through Kom Ombo and Edfu. The cruise then reaches Luxor for the major East and West Bank monuments.
5-Day Luxor to Aswan Route
The Monday sailing begins with Luxor’s major monuments, including Karnak, Luxor Temple and the West Bank, before continuing south through Edfu and Kom Ombo to Aswan.
Royal Elite Cabin Choice and Booking Checklist
Royal Elite is offered with standard panoramic cabins as well as Deluxe and Luxury Panoramic Suite categories. The choice is not simply about price: before confirming a cabin, ask for its exact deck and position relative to the restaurant, lounge and sun deck. Travelers who are sensitive to noise should request a quieter location, while guests prioritizing extra space can compare the available suite layouts and the total price for their sailing.
The published 3-night Aswan-to-Luxor sailing and 4-night Luxor-to-Aswan sailing travel in opposite directions, so check which city your hotel, train or flight itinerary ends in. Pure Nile Tours’ booking program lists full-board meals, private Egyptologist-guided visits, entrance fees for scheduled sites and private transfers; optional Abu Simbel and hot-air-balloon excursions, tips and extra drinks are separate. Confirm the selected departure, cabin occupancy, inclusions and cancellation terms in your final quotation rather than assuming every seasonal offer is identical.
Who Is Royal Elite Best For?
Royal Elite works well for couples, families and travelers who want a modern deluxe ship with a strong mix of lounge, wellness and sun-deck facilities. Travelers comparing similar options can also review Concerto II Nile Cruise, Blue Shadow IV Nile Cruise, or browse our Nile Cruises collection and Nile cruise guide.
Rates vary by season, cabin category and sailing date. Pure Nile Tours confirms the current selling rate and booking conditions before payment.
Overview
The Royal Elite Nile Cruise is a 5-star deluxe Nile cruise sailing between Luxor and Aswan, with a modern 5-deck layout commonly listed as 64 standard cabins, 4 Deluxe Suites and 2 Luxury Panoramic Suites.
Choose the 4 Days / 3 Nights Aswan to Luxor itinerary every Friday from $465 per person, or the 5 Days / 4 Nights Luxor to Aswan itinerary every Monday from $579 per person. Both packages include full-board accommodation, private guided sightseeing, entrance fees and transfers.
Royal Elite is ideal for couples, families and small groups looking for a deluxe Nile cruise with panoramic windows, elegant dining, a sundeck pool, lounge areas and guided visits to Egypt’s key Nile Valley temples.
Highlights
- 5-star deluxe Nile cruise sailing between Luxor and Aswan
- 5-deck ship with 64 standard cabins, 4 Deluxe Suites and 2 Luxury Panoramic Suites
- Cabins with panoramic windows, private bathroom, individual air-conditioning, TV, mini-bar and safe
- Main restaurant serving full-board Egyptian and international cuisine
- Panoramic lounge bar, evening entertainment space and elegant public interiors
- Sundeck with swimming pool, shaded seating and loungers
- Spa, gym, massage cabin, gift shop, laundry service and 24-hour reception
- Private guided sightseeing with entrance fees included
- 4 Days from Aswan every Friday and 5 Days from Luxor every Monday
- Starting from $465 per person in low-summer triple sharing
