Discover the timeless beauty of ancient Egypt on the Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Luxury Nile Cruise and experience history in unparalleled style and comfort. Cruise between Luxor and Aswan taking in the sights of Egypt's most famous temples, regal tombs, and awe inspiring landscapes from the Nile.
Visit world famous monuments including Karnak and Luxor Temples, the Valley of the Kings and the Tomb of Hatshepsut as well as visiting temples in Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae alongside Aswan's High Dam. Spend thousands of years of history discovering these sites as your tour comes complete with experienced guided visits and amazing Nile views along the way.
Back on board, you can enjoy well appointed cabins, superb cuisine and can relax on broad sundecks and take in the river panoramas. This luxury Nile cruise offers one of the most rewarding ways to experience Egypt’s ancient wonders.
Welcome aboard on the Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Luxury Nile Cruise which is the luxury vessel sail on the Nile River. When you arrival at Aswan, our representative will meet you at the airport or the train station to pick you up to embark the cruise for lunch.
In the afternoon start to explore Aswan through the gigantic and impressive Aswan High Dam; one of the most critical constructions of the modern engineering age in Egypt. Continue by boat to the most beautiful Philae Temple which belongs to Goddess of Isis; located on an island in the river, finally have the chance to visit the Unfinished Obelisk.
Return to the cruise for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay in Aswan.
Meals Included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Start the day with breakfast while sailing through the beautiful Nile Valley towards Kom Ombo.
Visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple dedicated to both Sobek, the crocodile god and Horus the Elder. Marvel at its unique twin design, interesting reliefs and riverside location. Continue sailing to Edfu whilst enjoying a delicious lunch.
Upon arrival, we take an authentic horse and carriage ride to Edfu Temple, which is among the most impressive preserved temples in Egypt. Dedicated to Horus it stands with colossal gateways and a well-preserved colonnade showcasing inscriptions and portrayals of ancient mythology.
Return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Luxor. Dinner and overnight onboard.
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Arrive at Luxor and explore the famous archaeological treasures of Egypt.
Start the day on the West bank, visiting the world famous Valley of the Kings, resting place of the pharaohs of Egypt, then explore the famous Temple of Hatshepsut; built dramatically against the cliff-face of Deir el-Bahari and finish on the impressive Colossi of Memnon.
Arrive back at the cruise for lunch and some time to relax onboard.
In the afternoon, visit the impressive Karnak Temple complex, dominated by its vast halls, sacrad lakes and monumental structures, then on to Luxor Temple, the most beautiful of all Egyptian temples, linked to the Karnak Temple by the impressive Avenue of Sphinxes.
Return to the cruise for dinner and stay overnight in Luxor.
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Enjoy breakfast onboard before disembarkation. Our representative assists with your transfer to Luxor Airport or railway station.
Your unforgettable journey aboard the Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Luxury Nile Cruise comes to an end, leaving you with lasting memories of Egypt’s timeless wonders.
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
Welcome aboard on your Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Luxury Nile Cruise. It is one of the most splendid luxury cruise lines that sail from Luxor to Aswan. On your arrival in Luxor our representative will receive you at the airport or railway station and help you to check-in.
After your lunch on the cruise; begin your explore through old Thebes and visit to the biggest religious complex of ancient Egypt - Karnak Temple followed by explore the huge halls, columns and monuments, then proceed to the lovely location by the Nile - Luxor Temple; famous with its enormous statue.
After the tour, enjoy your dinner and stay overnight on the cruise in Luxor.
Meals Included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
After breakfast, cross to the West Bank of Luxor to explore the legendary Valley of the Kings which was for centuries the burial site of pharaohs of ancient Egypt, buried within ornately decorated tombs carved into desert hillsides.
Move on to visit the breathtaking Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, one of the most distinctive buildings of ancient Egypt and also visit the statues of the Colossi of Memnon. These colossal statues have guarded the Theban Necropolis for centuries.
Return to cruise for lunch as the cruise to Edfu starts through the Esna Lock, see the simple Egyptian life along the Nile. Enjoy dinner onboard and an overnight stay while cruising.
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
After breakfast enjoy a trip by horse and carriage to the amazing Temple of Edfu. Dedicated to Horus this incredibly well preserved temple displays magnificent pylons, elaborate reliefs and amazing Egyptian mythology scenes.
Board the cruise again and set sail for Kom Ombo. In the afternoon, visit the extraordinary Temple of Kom Ombo. Dedicated to both Sobek and Horus the Elder this dual purpose and waterside temple is certainly one of the most distinctive monuments along the Nile.
Dinner on board while sailing toward Aswan.
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Upon arrival in Aswan you'll experience all the most notable aspects of the charming southern city. Start by witnessing the modern day wonder which is the Aswan High Dam. This technological advancement completely re-engineered the way in which the river water was managed and was responsible for forming the lake that is now known as Nasser.
Next take a motor boat to the beautiful Philae Temple which is devoted to Isis and is now located on Agilkia Island. Marvel at its delicate architectural design and learn of its history before being shown the Unfinished Obelisk which provides the best illustration to be found of the precision stone-working of ancient Egyptian artisans.
You will be returned to the cruise for lunch, after which there is the option to either relax aboard, or be taken on a pleasant felucca ride round the islands of Aswan. Dinner and stay overnight in Aswan.
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Enjoy your final breakfast onboard before disembarkation. Our representative will assist with your transfer to Aswan Airport or railway station, concluding your memorable journey aboard the Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Luxury Nile Cruise.
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
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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 Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Nile Cruise, our rates remain fixed and may not change.
The Sanctuary Sun Boat IV 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 Sanctuary Sun Boat IV 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 Sanctuary Sun Boat IV 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 Sanctuary Sun Boat IV 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 Sanctuary Sun Boat IV 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.