Double cabin
Two people share one cabin
$785per person
- A Sara 3 nights
- Full board
A Sara Nile Cruise
A Sara is a standard-class Nile cruise ship with a 4-night Luxor to Aswan program and a 3-night Aswan to Luxor program, full board and guided temple visits.
- Programs
- 3 nights or 4 nights
- Sailing
- Wednesday from Aswan, Saturday from Luxor
- Meals
- Full board
- Tour type
- Private, your own group
Overview
A Sara is a standard-class Nile cruise ship that operators list for 3-night and 4-night sailings between Luxor and Aswan. The Extension Group fact sheet describes it as a deluxe ship.
What you will love
- Two programsChoose 4 nights from Luxor to Aswan, or 3 nights from Aswan to Luxor.
- Temples on the routeKarnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae, with a guide.
- Full boardBreakfast, lunch and dinner are served on board during the cruise.
- A floating hotelUnpack once and watch the river banks pass from your cabin or the sun deck.
- Weekly departuresThe 3-night cruise leaves Aswan every Wednesday; the 4-night cruise leaves Luxor every Saturday.
- Pool and sun deckA swimming pool and sun deck, with a gym on board and a doctor on call.
Programs and itinerary
Aswan to Luxor · 3 nights on board · Full board
Day1Embark in Aswan, Philae and the High DamNile cruise2 meals
The cruise starts in Aswan, where you check in on A Sara. After lunch you see the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the temple of Isis at Philae. Evening is free on board.
Day2Kom Ombo and EdfuNile cruise3 meals
The ship sails north to Kom Ombo, where the double temple of Sobek and Horus the Elder overlooks the river. After lunch on board you continue to Edfu for the Temple of Horus, then sail toward Luxor through the lock at Esna.
Day3Luxor: West Bank, Karnak and Luxor TempleNile cruise3 meals
The day in Luxor covers the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon in the morning, and Karnak and Luxor Temple in the afternoon.
Day4Disembarkation in Luxor1 meal
After breakfast you disembark in Luxor and the cruise ends. We can arrange the transfer to the airport or station on request.
Luxor to Aswan · 4 nights on board · Full board
Day1Embark in Luxor, Karnak and Luxor TempleNile cruise2 meals
The cruise begins in Luxor, where you board A Sara and have lunch. In the afternoon you visit the great temple complex of Karnak with its hypostyle hall, then Luxor Temple on the river bank.
Day2Luxor West Bank and sailing southNile cruise3 meals
The morning is spent on the West Bank: tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and a stop at the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch on board the ship casts off and sails toward Edfu.
Day3Edfu and Kom OmboNile cruise3 meals
In the morning you visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. The ship then sails on to Kom Ombo, where the double temple of Sobek and Horus the Elder stands above the river, before continuing to Aswan overnight.
Day4Aswan: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and PhilaeNile cruise3 meals
In Aswan you see the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk in the old granite quarries and Philae Temple, the island sanctuary of Isis reached by a short motorboat ride. A felucca ride around Elephantine Island is an optional extra.
Day5Disembarkation in Aswan1 meal
After breakfast you disembark and your cruise ends. We can arrange the transfer to the airport or station on request.
Prices by program and cabin
Single cabin
One person, own cabin
$1,315per person
- A Sara 3 nights
- Full board
Triple cabin
$780per person
- A Sara 3 nights
- Full board
Children pay less, see the children policy below. Prices are per person in US dollars.
What is included
- Accommodation on board for the nights of your program
- Full board: breakfast, lunch and dinner on board
- Sightseeing visits listed in the day-by-day itinerary with a guide
- Entrance fees to the sites in the itinerary
- Transfers for the listed sightseeing
- Tips for the crew and the guide
- Drinks not included by the operator
- Optional extras such as a felucca ride
- Flights to and from Egypt, visa fees and travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Travel policy guide
Pricing policy
All prices are per person in US dollars. The price changes with the season (winter 1 October to 30 April, summer 1 May to 30 September), the accommodation level and the size of the group. Christmas, New Year and Easter dates add 25%. Your quote lists the final price and everything it covers. After the deposit, changes to your itinerary cost US$25 per request, plus any third-party fees.
Booking confirmation
A deposit of 30% of the total tour cost is required at the time of booking. The final payment is due 30 days before departure, and bookings made within 30 days of departure are paid in full. We accept Visa or Master Card by secure online payment, Visa or Master Card by email, and wire transfer. We confirm every booking by email.
Cancellation and refund
- 22 days or more before departure: 100% refund
- 15 to 21 days: 70% refund
- 8 to 14 days: 50% refund
- 0 to 7 days: no refund
No-show travelers are charged 100%. During peak events in Egypt, hotels and Nile cruises do not refund deposits. Groups of more than 10 people may have different terms.
Children policy
- Under 2: free, sharing the parents’ bed, meals not included
- 2 to 5 years: 25% of the adult price
- 6 to 11 years: 50% of the adult price
- 12 and over: adult price
Add each child and their age in the enquiry form so the quote is exact.
Optional visits
Optional visits, such as a hot air balloon ride in Luxor, a Sound and Light show or a felucca ride, are not in the price. Tell us which ones you want and we add them to your quote with their cost.
Tipping guide
Tipping is customary in Egypt and is not included in the price. A usual amount for a private tour is US$8 to 10 per person per day for your guide, US$4 to 5 for your driver and US$5 to 8 per person per day for the crew on a Nile cruise. Your guide can advise you on the day.
Questions about this cruise
Which programs does A Sara offer?
We list two: 4 nights from Luxor to Aswan and 3 nights from Aswan to Luxor. Both are full board.
Which temples does the A Sara cruise visit?
On the standard route you visit Karnak and Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae in Aswan.
Are meals included on A Sara?
Yes, the programs are full board: breakfast, lunch and dinner on board, as marked on each day. Drinks other than those the operator includes are normally paid on board, and we confirm this in your quote.
How long are the A Sara cruises?
Operators list a 4-night sailing from Luxor and a 3-night sailing from Aswan, which are the two programs shown on this page.
How much does A Sara cost?
The price depends on the date, the program and the cabin. Send us your dates and we reply with a quote.
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