Step aboard the Luxury Steam Ship Karim Nile Cruise and experience the timeless elegance of classic Nile travel. Combining the charm of a historic paddle steamer with modern comfort and personalized service, this unique journey offers an unforgettable way to explore Egypt’s ancient treasures between Luxor and Aswan.
Visit some of the country's famous sites including; Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Luxor & Edfu Temples and Kom Ombo and Philae Temples, the High Dam at Aswan. Travel by road or Nile and soak up the scenery of villages, palms, golden sands along the mighty River Nile.
Relax and enjoy a journey through the wonders of ancient Egypt. Dine and recline on plush decks of elegantly styled cabins as you drift through the heart of Egyptian history and culture. It doesn’t matter whether you choose to sightsee breathtaking temples or unwind by watching the Nile pass by, this Luxury Nile Cruise will combine all the splendor for an Egyptian trip to be remembered.
Arrive in Luxor, and transfer to Esna for the board the luxury Steam Ship Karim Nile Cruise, perhaps the most graceful ship cruising the Nile today. Once shown to your cabin, you will be welcomed aboard with a delightful dinner, where you will settle in for the trip up through Upper Egypt. Overnight onboard in Esna.
Meals Included:
• Dinner
Enjoy breakfast while cruising toward Edfu. Once there, explore the spectacular Temple of Edfu which is very well preserved and devoted to Horus (the falcon god). Here you can admire huge pylons, wide courts and incredible inscriptions that narrate old Egyptian myths.
Enjoy your lunch on board and cruise towards Kom Ombo. In the afternoon you can relax while watching the peaceful views along the Nile River before dinner and a night on board.
Dinner and overnight onboard in Kom Ombo.
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Overnight onboard in Aswan.
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Enjoy a relaxing morning onboard with free time to explore Aswan at your own pace. Guests may join an optional excursion to the spectacular Abu Simbel Temples, one of Egypt’s most remarkable archaeological sites.
Continue your sailing journey aboard the Luxury Nile Cruise in the afternoon. The ship will continue to north part to Kom Ombo & Edfu. Lunch, dinner and Overnight onboard while sailing.
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Optional Tour:
• Abu Simbel Temples
Take a relaxed cruise on the Nile in the direction of Luxor. Chill on the sundeck and enjoy the dynamic panorama of authentic Egyptian villages, palm forests and rich soil along the banks of the Nile in an unrepeatable steam boat atmosphere.
Dinner and overnight onboard in Luxor.
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy all that Luxor has to offer from the West Bank of the Nile. Explore the famous Valley of the Kings and walk through the finely decorated tombs of the New Kingdom pharaohs.
You'll proceed to the beautiful temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, a unique feat of Egyptian architecture, before continuing on to the Colossi of Memnon, two imposing statues of Amenhotep III, standing guard over the Theban Necropolis for over 3,000 years.
Return onboard for lunch and a relaxing afternoon as the Nile glides quietly past Luxor’s timeless horizon.
Overnight onboard.
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Enjoy your breakfast on board and then disembark from your cruise. The last tour that you will do is visit Karnak Temple that is one of the largest temple complex in Egypt, then visit Luxor Temple with amazing statue, grandiose columns and the linking of the former Avenue of Sphinxes to Luxor.
After the tour, transfer assistance will be provided for your onward journey, concluding your unforgettable Steam Ship Karim Nile Cruise experience.
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
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Our tour rates are in US dollars per person per trip. You can also pay in Euro or GBP. Prices might vary during Christmas, New Year, and Easter Nile Cruise Vacations. We aim to provide the best rates and maintain their accuracy. Once you confirm the SS Karim Nile Cruise, our rates remain fixed and may not change.
The SS Karim Nile Cruise departs from both Luxor and Aswan. We provide full transfer assistance from Luxor Airport, Luxor Train Station, Aswan Airport, and Aswan Train Station to the cruise ship boarding point.
The SS Karim Nile Cruise offers standard double/twin cabins and superior cabins with upgraded Nile-view windows. Single occupancy supplements apply. Please request your preferred cabin type at the time of booking.
0 - 01.99 Free of Charge
2 - 5.99 pay 25% of tour price
6 - 11.99 pay 50% of tour price
12+ pay full tour price as per adult person
If your tour package includes airfare, extra charges for your children may be applied.
To secure your desired program and ensure availability, we recommend making reservations as early as possible. A deposit of 25% of the total amount is required to secure your booking, except during the Christmas and New Year holidays when a deposit of 50% is necessary. This deposit will be deducted from your final payment. The remaining balance can be settled up to one week before your arrival date or in cash upon your arrival.
Please note that the SS Karim Nile Cruise doesn't include entrance fees to the special archaeological sites, such as entering the interior of the Tomb of Tutankhamun at the Valley of the Kings in Luxor. Separate fees apply for these attractions.
The ideal season for a Nile cruise is October to April when temperatures are comfortable (18–28°C). Summer travel (May–September) offers the best prices but higher daytime temperatures (35–42°C). The Nile is beautiful year-round and the temples can be visited in all seasons.
Solo travellers are welcome on the SS Karim Nile Cruise. A single supplement applies to solo cabin occupancy. We can also try to arrange shared-cabin options for solo travellers on request — contact our team for details.
The SS Karim Nile Cruise has limited accessibility for guests with mobility requirements. Please inform us of any accessibility needs at the time of booking so we can advise on suitability and assist with arrangements.
All Around Egypt Tours Nile cruises operate in full compliance with Egyptian Tourism Authority standards. Our guides are licensed by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and carry full professional credentials.
• Cancellations made from the date of booking until 61 days before your arrival date will incur a 10% cancellation fee of the entire tour price.
• Cancellations made between 60 and 31 days before your arrival date will incur a 20% cancellation fee of the entire tour price.
• Cancellations made between 30 and 15 days before your arrival date will incur a 50% cancellation fee of the entire tour price.
• Cancellations made between 14 and 1 day before your arrival date will incur a 100% cancellation fee of the entire tour price.
Furthermore, please note that cancellation fees may also apply to domestic flights within Egypt according to the airline's specific cancellation policy.