How Many Nights Should Your Nile Cruise Be?
A quick comparison of our 4-day, 5-day and 8-day guided programmes.
Quick answer
Three nights covers the highlights, four nights adds breathing room, and seven nights is the full, unhurried experience. Every option below is a guided programme with an Egyptologist and full-board dining, so the choice really comes down to how much time you have.
Three nights: the Osiris Odyssey
Our Osiris Odyssey (4 days, 3 nights) is the efficient choice. It takes in Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu and Kom Ombo, and pairs neatly with a few days in Cairo. From $1,199 per person.
Four nights: the Horus Holiday
The Horus Holiday (5 days, 4 nights) follows the same route a little slower, with extra time at the temples and more hours to enjoy the ship. From $1,399 per person.
Seven nights: the Amun Adventure
For the complete journey, the Amun Adventure (8 days, 7 nights) sails round trip with the most time ashore in both Luxor and Aswan, and easy room to add Abu Simbel. From $1,699 per person.
Still deciding?
Short on time, or combining with Cairo? Three or four nights is plenty. Want the cruise to be the holiday itself? Choose seven. Check the best season and read about the ship, and if you are adding the capital, see how many days you need in Egypt.
- Shortest: Osiris Odyssey, 4 days
- Longest: Amun Adventure, 8 days
- All include: Guided tours + full board
- Route: Luxor to Aswan
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a 3-night cruise long enough?
Yes. The 4-day, 3-night Osiris Odyssey covers the essential temples of Luxor and Aswan with a guide, which is ideal for a first visit or a cruise combined with time in Cairo.
How do the programmes differ?
Chiefly in length and pace. All follow the same Luxor to Aswan route with guided excursions and full-board dining; longer programmes simply add nights aboard and time at each site.
Can I add Abu Simbel?
Yes. Abu Simbel, a sunrise hot air balloon and the evening sound and light shows are optional add-ons that can be arranged on any programme.