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MS Amun Explorer

5-Star Ship Aswan → Luxor · Luxor → Aswan 60 Cabins

The Ship

A 5-star Nile cruise ship sailing the classic Luxor–Aswan route, with a sun deck pool and full-board dining.

A 5-star Nile cruise ship sailing the classic Luxor–Aswan route, with a sun deck pool and full-board dining.

Onboard Highlights

  • Sun deck pool with panoramic Nile views
  • Full-board dining with a nightly Egyptian buffet
  • Guided excursions included at every stop
  • Three cabin tiers, from Standard to Suite
Aswan → Luxor 4D / 3N
Luxor → Aswan 5D / 4N
Vessel 5-Star Ship
Best Time October to April
From USD 650 pp
MS Amun Explorer

Your Floating Hotel

MS Amun Explorer

A 5-star Nile cruise ship sailing the classic Luxor–Aswan route, with a sun deck pool and full-board dining.

60
River-View Cabins
4
Decks
2015
Built · Refurb 2022
Swimming Pool Sun Deck Restaurant Lounge Bar

Day by Day

The Itinerary

Route A — Aswan → Luxor · 4 Days / 3 Nights

Board the ship in Aswan, then visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple.

Sail to Kom Ombo for the twin temple, then continue to Edfu for the Temple of Horus.

Arrive in Luxor; full day at the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut's Temple.

Morning visit to Karnak Temple, then disembark after breakfast.

Route B — Luxor → Aswan · 5 Days / 4 Nights

Board the ship in Luxor; afternoon at Karnak and Luxor Temples.

Full day on the West Bank, then set sail toward Edfu.

Morning visit to the Temple of Horus, then continue sailing south.

Visit the twin temple at Kom Ombo, arriving in Aswan by evening.

Morning at Philae Temple and the High Dam, then disembark after breakfast.

Every Detail, Clear

What's Included & Excluded

Included

  • Full-board dining (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Guided excursions at each stop
  • Private Egyptologist guide aboard
  • All port and mooring fees

Excluded

  • Drinks (bar service available for purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • Optional spa treatments
  • International flights
Child Policy Children under 6 sail free when sharing a cabin with two full-paying adults. Ages 6–11 are charged at 50% of the adult rate.

Departures

Dates & Prices

Weekly departures year-round. Lead-in fares per person — final pricing confirmed with your proposal.

Departure
Days
From (pp)
Luxor → Aswan
Every Monday and Thursday
5D/4N
USD 650
Aswan → Luxor
Every Wednesday and Saturday
4D/3N
USD 650

Prices shown are per-person lead-in fares for standard cabin. Suite and peak fares quoted on request.

Good to Know

Frequently Asked

Frequently Asked Questions

Four days / three nights from Aswan to Luxor, or five days / four nights from Luxor to Aswan, depending on departure direction.

Yes — all guided shore excursions listed in the itinerary are included in your cabin fare.

Standard cabins are on the lower deck; Upper Deck cabins add a private balcony; Suites add extra living space and premium views.

Guest Reviews

Priya R. ★★★★★ 2025-12-14

The cabin was more comfortable than we expected, and the daily excursions were genuinely well guided rather than rushed. The sun deck at sunset was a highlight.

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Thomas B. ★★★★★ 2025-10-27

Food was consistently good throughout, and the crew remembered our names by day two. Would book again for a return trip.

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