The Royal Ruby Nile Cruise is a comfortable 5-star ship sailing between Luxor and Aswan, offering 66 deluxe double cabins and a suite, each around 21 square meters with large panoramic windows, individually controlled air conditioning, private bathroom, mini bar, and satellite TV. Onboard, guests can relax on the spacious sundeck by the pool, unwind in the lounge with its semi-circular bar, or enjoy evening entertainment in the ship’s discotheque.
Price: From $500 (3 nights) / From $600 (4 nights) per person — with discounted rates available during the summer season.
Sailing Schedule
- 3 Nights, Aswan to Luxor — departs every Friday
- 4 Nights, Luxor to Aswan — departs every Monday
4 Nights: Luxor to Aswan (Departs Monday)
Day 1 – Embarkation in Luxor
Settle into your cabin, then spend the afternoon visiting Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 2 – Luxor West Bank & Sail to Edfu
Explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon, then set sail toward Edfu. Overnight in Edfu.
Day 3 – Edfu & Kom Ombo
Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, then continue sailing to Kom Ombo to explore its double temple. Continue toward Aswan. Overnight in Aswan.
Day 4 – Aswan Sightseeing
Visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple by felucca. Overnight in Aswan.
Day 5 – Disembarkation
Final breakfast on board before disembarking in Aswan.
3 Nights: Aswan to Luxor (Departs Friday)
Day 1 – Embarkation in Aswan
Check in to your cabin before lunch, then visit the High Dam and Philae Temple by felucca. Overnight in Aswan.
Day 2 – Kom Ombo & Edfu
Sail to Kom Ombo to visit its temple, then continue to Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus. Overnight sailing toward Luxor.
Day 3 – Luxor West Bank & East Bank
Visit the West Bank (Hatshepsut Temple, Valley of the Kings, and the Colossi of Memnon), then the East Bank (Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple). Overnight in Luxor.
Day 4 – Disembarkation
Check out and disembark after breakfast in Luxor.
Price Includes
- Full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) throughout your cruise
- Deluxe cabin accommodation with panoramic Nile views
- Private tour guide for all excursions
- Private transportation between sites
- All entrance fees to sites listed in the itinerary
Price Excludes
- Personal expenses
- Tipping
- Optional excursions (e.g., Abu Simbel)
