Grand Mandarin Nile Cruise
A 5-star Nile cruiser with panoramic windows, a sun deck, lounge bar, full-board dining, and weekly sailings between Luxor and Aswan.
At a glance
- Length
- 4 days · 3 nights
- Embarks
- Daily
- Board
- Full Board
- Class
- 5-star
- New
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A first look
Grand Mandarin is a five-star Nile cruiser between Luxor and Aswan, with full-board dining, a sun-deck pool and an Egyptologist-guided temple programme along the river. Cabin rates and departures for this vessel are confirmed on request — let us know your dates and we will check availability and pricing directly with the operator.
The route
Luxor and Aswan
- EdfuThe Temple of Horus
- Kom OmboThe Temple of Sobek
Choose your direction
- Luxor → Aswan4 nightsupstream, against the current
- Aswan → Luxor3 nightsdownstream, with the current
- Round-trip7 nightsreturn to Luxor or Aswan
Both directions
Where this ship sails
This vessel works more than one stretch of the river. The direction changes the order of the temples, the number of nights and which city you fly out of.
At sea
Detailed itinerary
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Pricing & seasons
Prices are per person in GBP, from 2 people sharing a double room, including accommodation. Contact our specialists for solo-traveller supplements, group rates and a confirmed quote for your dates.
| Season | Comfort |
|---|---|
| October–April (high season) | from £1,285 |
| May–September (low season) | from £1,063 |
Indicative rates only – pricing and cabins fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.
Accessibility
Who can join this
The cruise involves uneven stone at temple landings, ladders, and gangways when embarking and disembarking; expect steps and short inclines at Agilkia Island and Luxor Temple. Walking on archaeological sites includes cobbles, exposed rock, and carved stone with irregular surfaces. Wheelchair users require a folding wheelchair and a travel companion to assist during shore excursions, as permanent ramps are not available at most temple entrances. Onboard public areas are single-level or connected by short staircases; cabins with step-free access are limited. Please contact us with mobility details before booking so we can confirm practical arrangements and suitable cabin placement.
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Valid passport and any required visas
- Comfortable, closed walking shoes with good grip
- Sun protection: high‑SPF sunscreen, wide-brim hat, sunglasses
- Reusable water bottle for refill onboard
- Lightweight daypack for excursions
- A small torch for uneven temple steps at dawn or dusk
What to wear
- Lightweight, loose-fitting clothing for hot days
- Layers for cooler mornings and evenings on deck
- Shoulders and knees covered for temples and mosques
- Sturdy closed shoes for archaeological sites
- A light scarf for sun or modesty as needed
Children & families
Children aged 0 to 5.99 years travel free; children 6 to 11.99 years pay 50% of the adult price; children aged 12 and over pay the full adult price. Children must share a cabin with their parents, with a maximum of one child per cabin; two or more children require a separate cabin. Strollers are practical onboard for transferring between cabin and lounge, but archaeological sites often require folding strollers and a caregiver to carry children up steps at temple landings.
Location
On the map
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
The cruise uses modern diesel river cruisers with low-wake hulls and inboard engines; transfers to and from the vessel are by air-conditioned coach or private car, depending on routing. We contract with locally based crew, Egyptologists, and excursion providers paid per tour, which supports local livelihoods in Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan. Waste management follows the vessel line's onboard separation and offload procedures at port facilities; single-use plastics are discouraged but may still be used for safety or hygiene reasons. Where possible we prioritise suppliers who hire local guides and source produce from nearby markets, and we encourage guests to leave tips directly with site guides and boat crew to benefit individuals rather than pooled accounts.
Licensed local Egyptologists
ETAA-credentialed, on payroll
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow MoTA visitor caps and no-touch protocols
Carbon-aware itineraries
Domestic flights only when train/road is impractical
If plans change
Cancellation
- More than 30 days
- Full refund less a £50 admin fee
- 15–30 days
- 50% refund
- Within 14 days
- No refund – date changes considered case by case
Product ID: CRU-NIL-835568
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