Renaissance Nile Cruise
A 5-star Nile cruiser with panoramic windows, full-board dining, a sun deck, lounge bar, and weekly sailings between Luxor and Aswan.
At a glance
- Length
- 8 days · 7 nights
- Embarks
- Wed, Sat
- Board
- Full Board
- New
02Overview
A first look
Renaissance is a five-star Nile cruiser on the classic Luxor–Aswan route, combining full-board dining and a pool deck with an Egyptologist-led 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
Based on round-trip embarkation from LUXOR. On 7-night round-trips each site is visited once.
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Accessibility
Who can join this
The vessel and its shore-excursion programme require a moderate level of mobility. Expect steps to enter and exit the cruiser, cabin thresholds, and narrow gangways at some docks. Historic sites visited, including the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple, have uneven stone surfaces, steep staircases, and limited handrails. Wheelchair users can access some public areas on board, but most Nile landing points and temple approaches are not wheelchair-friendly. We arrange assistance at embarkation and disembarkation when requested, and we recommend travelling with a companion if you need physical support. Please tell us about mobility needs when you book so we can plan suitable assistance and select the most accessible cabins where available.
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Valid passport with at least six months’ validity and any required visas
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip for temple surfaces
- Sun protection: broad-brim hat, sunglasses, sunscreen SPF30+
- Lightweight layered clothing for hot days and cooler evenings
- Reusable water bottle (refills available on board)
- Small daypack for shore excursions and to carry water
- Any personal medications plus a basic first-aid kit
What to wear
- Lightweight, loose-fitting clothing for daytime on deck and excursions
- Covered shoulders and knees for temples and mosques
- A light sweater or fleece for cooler evenings on deck
- Closed-toe shoes for archaeological sites and uneven stone surfaces
- Swimwear for the pool or sundeck, worn only in pool areas
Children & families
Children 0–5.99 years travel free, 6–11.99 years pay 50% of the adult fare, and children 12 years and above 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 their own cabin. Strollers are practical on board but may be difficult to use at some landing stages and temple approaches because of steps and narrow ramps. High chairs are not guaranteed on every cruiser; please request specific child equipment at the time of booking so we can confirm availability with the cruise supplier.
Location
On the map
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
We prioritise local suppliers and low-impact practices on board and ashore. The cruiser is typically staffed by locally employed crew and uses diesel engines common to Nile river vessels; we request that partner lines follow engine maintenance schedules to limit fuel inefficiency and oil leaks. Transfers to and from embarkation ports use air-conditioned minibuses with drivers contracted from nearby towns, not long-haul coach fleets. Shore excursions are guided by licensed Egyptologists and local guides from the communities visited, which helps channel income directly to local families and small businesses. On board we ask guests to minimise single-use plastics, reuse towels where practical, and follow waste-separation procedures; crew manage food waste and recycling where the port facilities allow. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator, we monitor supplier practices and prefer partners who hire locally and contribute to community projects.
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-314529
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