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Mövenpick Royal Lotus Nile Cruise

Luxury 5-Star Nile Cruise Between Luxor and Aswan

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About Mövenpick Royal Lotus Nile Cruise

Sail the Nile aboard the luxury Mövenpick Royal Lotus Nile Cruise. Enjoy 3 nights from Aswan to Luxor or 4 nights from Luxor to Aswan or 7-night Luxor to Luxor , guided visits to Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan.

Cruise Overview

Experience the timeless beauty of Egypt from the comfort of the Mövenpick MS Royal Lotus, a luxury Nile cruise sailing between Luxor and Aswan. Combining elegant accommodation, fine dining, attentive service and unforgettable sightseeing, this premium Nile cruise offers an ideal way to explore the temples, tombs and landscapes of ancient Egypt while enjoying the comfort of a floating luxury hotel.

The Mövenpick Royal Lotus features 60 cabins of approximately 22 m² and two spacious Royal Suites. Guests can relax on board between excursions, enjoy meals overlooking the Nile, unwind on the sun deck and swimming pool, and experience the changing scenery of Upper Egypt as the ship sails between historic destinations. 

Choose between two classic itineraries:

  • 4 Days / 3 Nights – Aswan to Luxor, departing from Aswan.
  • 5 Days / 4 Nights – Luxor to Aswan, departing from Luxor. 
  • 7 Days / 7 Nights – Luxor to Aswan, departing from Luxor.

The journey includes some of the most important ancient Egyptian monuments, including Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.

With Egypt Tour Pro, your Nile cruise can also be combined with private transfers, airport or train-station transfers, Cairo tours, Abu Simbel and additional days in Luxor or Aswan to create a complete Egypt vacation package.

5-star Luxury
Small Group Tour
All Meals Included

Nile Cruise Details

Cruise / Boat: Mövenpick Royal Lotus Nile Cruise
Cruise Class: 5-star Luxury
Rating: 5 ★
Duration(s): 4-Night/ 5-day / 3-night / 4-day
Route: Luxor / Aswan
Sailing Schedule: Monday from Luxor · Friday from Aswan
Languages: English · German · French
All Inclusive: Yes
Tour Type: Small Group Tour

Cruise Schedule & Departures

Monday
Luxor → Aswan
Friday
Aswan → Luxor

Places You'll Visit / Sailing Route

Luxor
Embarkation
Aswan
Disembarkation

Mövenpick Royal Lotus Nile Cruise Itinerary

Explore day-by-day sailing schedules and guided tours for each duration option.

4-Night/ 5-day
Departure: Monday
Your luxury Nile cruise begins in Luxor, the ancient capital of Upper Egypt.
Your Egypt Tour Pro representative will meet you in Luxor and transfer you to the Mövenpick Royal Lotus for embarkation and check-in.
After settling into your cabin and enjoying lunch on board, begin your exploration of Luxor's famous East Bank.
Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, a vast collection of temples, pylons, courtyards and sacred monuments built over many centuries.
Continue to Luxor Temple, one of the city's most important ancient monuments. Admire its enormous statues, columns and beautifully preserved reliefs before returning to the ship.
Enjoy dinner on board and spend your first night surrounded by the peaceful atmosphere of the Nile.

Overnight: Mövenpick Royal Lotus – Luxor

Meals Included
Lunch & dinner
After breakfast, cross to the West Bank of Luxor for a fascinating journey into the world of the ancient pharaohs.
Visit the Valley of the Kings, where generations of New Kingdom rulers were buried in elaborately decorated tombs carved into the desert mountains.
Continue to the spectacular Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of Luxor's most distinctive monuments. Built into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, the temple features impressive terraces, colonnades and ancient reliefs.
Stop at the Colossi of Memnon before returning to the ship.
After lunch, enjoy time to relax as the Royal Lotus sails south toward Edfu, passing through the Esna area and along the fertile Nile Valley.

Overnight: Mövenpick Royal Lotus Edfu

Meals Included
Breakfast Lunch & dinner
Begin your day with a visit to Edfu Temple, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus.
The temple is one of the finest surviving examples of ancient Egyptian temple architecture, with enormous pylons, beautifully preserved reliefs and a fascinating sanctuary.
Return to the ship and continue sailing south.
Later, arrive at Kom Ombo, where you will visit the unusual double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder.
Explore the temple and learn about the religious beliefs and daily life of ancient Egyptians in this important Nile Valley center.
Return to the Royal Lotus and continue sailing toward Aswan.

Overnight: Mövenpick Royal Lotus Aswan

Meals Included
Breakfast Lunch & dinner
Wake up in beautiful Aswan, one of Egypt's most peaceful Nile cities.
After breakfast, begin your Aswan sightseeing tour with a visit to the Aswan High Dam, an important modern landmark that transformed Egypt's water management and created Lake Nasser.
Continue by boat to Philae Temple, one of Egypt's most beautiful island temples. Dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis, the temple contains impressive columns, reliefs and sanctuaries and has a fascinating story of relocation following the construction of the High Dam.
Return to the cruise ship and enjoy lunch.
The afternoon can be spent relaxing on board or enjoying an optional felucca sailing trip around the islands of Aswan.
For travelers interested in extending their experience, an optional Abu Simbel excursion can also be arranged from Aswan.

Overnight: Mövenpick Royal Lotus – Aswan

Meals Included
Breakfast Lunch & dinner
Enjoy your final breakfast on board while taking in the peaceful scenery of the Nile.
After breakfast, check out and disembark from the Mövenpick Royal Lotus.
Your Egypt Tour Pro representative will provide your private transfer to Aswan Airport, Aswan Railway Station, your hotel or your next destination.
Your 4-night luxury Nile cruise ends in Aswan, with the option to continue your Egypt vacation with Abu Simbel, Cairo, Hurghada or another destination.
Key Activities & Visits:
Abu Simbel
Meals Included
Breakfast
3-night / 4-day
Departure: Friday
Welcome to Aswan, the gateway to Nubia and the southern starting point of your Nile cruise.
Your Egypt Tour Pro representative will meet you at your preferred arrival point in Aswan and transfer you to the Mövenpick Royal Lotus for embarkation. After check-in and lunch on board, begin your first sightseeing tour with a visit to the Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt's most important modern engineering projects.
Continue to the Temple of Philae, beautifully situated on Agilkia Island and dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis. Reach the temple by boat and explore its impressive pylons, courtyards and ancient reliefs while learning about its fascinating history and relocation during the construction of the High Dam.
Return to the cruise ship and enjoy the remainder of the afternoon at leisure. In the evening, enjoy dinner on board and relax as your luxury Nile cruise begins its journey.
Key Activities & Visits:
Philae Temple

Overnight: Mövenpick Royal Lotus – Aswan

Meals Included
Lunch Dinner
Wake up to beautiful Nile scenery as the Royal Lotus begins sailing north toward Kom Ombo.
After breakfast, visit Kom Ombo Temple, an unusual double temple dedicated to two different deities: the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed god Horus the Elder. Explore the temple's columns, reliefs and ancient sanctuary while your Egyptologist explains its religious and historical significance.
Return to the ship and continue sailing toward Edfu. Enjoy lunch and relax on the sun deck while watching the villages, agricultural fields and palm-lined riverbanks pass by.
Later, visit Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, the temple provides an exceptional insight into ancient Egyptian religious architecture.
Return to the Mövenpick Royal Lotus and continue sailing toward Luxor.
Key Activities & Visits:
Edfu Temple
Kom-Ombo temple

Overnight: Mövenpick Royal Lotus – Luxor

Meals Included
Breakfast Lunch & dinner
Today, discover the legendary monuments of ancient Thebes on Luxor's West Bank.
After breakfast, begin your guided excursion to the Valley of the Kings, the famous royal necropolis where pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried in elaborately decorated rock-cut tombs. Explore selected tombs and discover the colorful inscriptions and scenes depicting ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife.
Continue to the impressive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, dramatically built against the cliffs of the Theban mountains. Learn about one of ancient Egypt's most remarkable female rulers and the history of her reign.
Your final stop is the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous stone statues that once stood in front of the mortuary temple of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
Return to the Royal Lotus for lunch and enjoy the afternoon relaxing on board.
As the Nile cruise reaches Luxor, you can enjoy the evening atmosphere of this historic city.
Key Activities & Visits:
Kings Valley
Hatshepsut Temple

Overnight: Mövenpick Royal Lotus – Luxor

Meals Included
Breakfast Lunch & dinner
After breakfast, complete your Nile cruise experience with a visit to the East Bank of Luxor.
Explore the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious complexes ever built. Walk through its monumental gateways, courtyards and the famous Hypostyle Hall, surrounded by massive columns and ancient inscriptions.
Continue to Luxor Temple, located on the eastern bank of the Nile and particularly atmospheric in the evening. The temple was dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship and was connected with Karnak by the ancient Avenue of Sphinxes.
After the sightseeing program, your 3-night Mövenpick Royal Lotus Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor comes to an end.
Disembarkation is followed by your private transfer to Luxor airport, railway station, hotel or your next destination.
Key Activities & Visits:
Karnak Temple
Luxor temple
Meals Included
Breakfast

Pricing & Packages

Choose your preferred accommodation level and season. Prices are quoted per person in US Dollars unless otherwise stated.

Luxury Accommodation

3-Night / 4-day - May to August
From: $1,050
Triple Cabin
USD $1,050
per adult in a triple share cabin
Double Cabin
USD $1,080
per adult in a double share cabin
Single Cabin
USD $1,550
per adult in a single share cabin
3-Night / 4-day- September to April
From: $1,500
Triple Cabin
USD $1,500
per adult in a triple share cabin
Double Cabin
USD $1,550
per adult in a double share cabin
Single Cabin
USD $2,500
per adult in a single share cabin
4-Night/5-day- May to August
From: $1,230
Triple Cabin
USD $1,230
per adult in a triple share cabin
Double Cabin
USD $1,260
per adult in a double share cabin
Single Cabin
USD $1,980
per adult in a single share cabin
4-Night/5-day- September to April
From: $1,990
Triple Cabin
USD $1,990
per adult in a triple share cabin
Double Cabin
USD $2,100
per adult in a double share cabin
Single Cabin
USD $2,950
per adult in a single share cabin

Important Information & Cruise Policies

Booking & Deposit

A deposit is required to guarantee your cabin reservation.

Children Policy

0 - 2.99 years: Free of charge 3 - 11.99 years: Pay 50% of tour price 12+ years: Pay full tour price as per adult person Note: Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 1 child in one room).

What's Included & Excluded

Included in Your Journey

  • 3 or 4 nights accommodation aboard Mövenpick MS Royal Lotus Nile Cruise, according to the selected itinerary
  • Accommodation in a comfortable cruise cabin.
  • Full-board meals during the cruise Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • All sightseeing tours mentioned in the selected itinerary.
  • Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
  • Entrance fees to the listed sightseeing sites.
  • Assistance from Egypt Tour Pro representatives.
  • All applicable service charges and taxes.

Not Included

  • Domestic flights unless specifically requested.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Drinks during meals unless specifically included.
  • Tipping for cruise staff, guides and drivers.
  • Abu Simbel excursion or Hot-air balloon ride in Luxor.
  • Any sightseeing not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Laundry services.
  • Wi-Fi or other chargeable onboard services.
  • Any increase in entrance fees, taxes or cruise charges beyond our control.

Cruise Facilities & Ship Amenities

WiFi
Swimming Pool
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom with Shower
TV / Satellite Channels
Mini Bar
Doctor Available 24 Hours
Gift Shop
Lounge & Sun Bar
Dining Room / Restaurant
Sun Deck & Pergolas
Sun Beds
Safety Deposit Box

Tour Highlights

  • Luxury 5-star Nile cruise experience Luxury 5-star Nile cruise experience
  • 3-night Aswan to Luxor itinerary 3-night Aswan to Luxor itinerary
  • 4-night Luxor to Aswan itinerary 4-night Luxor to Aswan itinerary
  • Explore the ancient temples of Upper Egypt Explore the ancient temples of Upper Egypt
  • Visit the spectacular Philae Temple Visit the spectacular Philae Temple
  • Discover the unique double temple of Kom Ombo Discover the unique double temple of Kom Ombo
  • Explore the remarkably preserved Temple of Edfu Explore the remarkably preserved Temple of Edfu
  • Visit the legendary Valley of the Kings Visit the legendary Valley of the Kings
  • Discover the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Discover the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
  • See the monumental Colossi of Memnon See the monumental Colossi of Memnon
  • Explore Karnak Temple Complex Explore Karnak Temple Complex
  • Visit the historic Luxor Temple Visit the historic Luxor Temple
  • Visit the Aswan High Dam Visit the Aswan High Dam
  • Full-board cruise experience Full-board cruise experience
  • Relaxing Nile sailing and beautiful river scenery Relaxing Nile sailing and beautiful river scenery
  • Swimming pool and sun deck Swimming pool and sun deck
  • Elegant cabins and Royal Suites Elegant cabins and Royal Suites
  • Professional Egyptologist-guided sightseeing Professional Egyptologist-guided sightseeing
  • Optional Abu Simbel excursion Optional Abu Simbel excursion
  • Private transfers available with Egypt Tour Pro Private transfers available with Egypt Tour Pro

Places You'll Visit

Frequently Asked Questions

The Royal Lotus offers a 3-night / 4-day cruise from Aswan to Luxor and a 4-night / 5-day cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
The cruise operates in both directions. The 3-night itinerary departs from Aswan, while the 4-night itinerary departs from Luxor.
Both routes visit the principal highlights between Luxor and Aswan. The main difference is the direction and number of nights: Aswan to Luxor takes 3 nights, while Luxor to Aswan takes 4 nights.
Depending on the direction, sightseeing includes Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple.
Yes. Mövenpick Royal Lotus is positioned as a luxury Nile cruiser and features elegant cabins, Royal Suites, onboard dining, a swimming pool and sun-deck facilities.
Yes. At Egypt Tour Pro, the sightseeing program can be arranged with a professional private Egyptologist guide, subject to the booking arrangement.
Yes. Abu Simbel can be added as an optional excursion from Aswan, making it easy to extend your Nile cruise experience.
Yes. The cruise can be combined with Cairo, Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara and other destinations to create a complete Egypt vacation.
Popular combinations include Cairo + Nile Cruise, Cairo + Nile Cruise + Hurghada, Luxor + Nile Cruise + Abu Simbel, and longer Egypt vacation packages.

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