Al Hambra Nile Cruise 5 Days A Luxurious Nile River Adventure Embark on an extraordinary journey where luxury meets ancient wonders along the Nile.
Duration
1 Day Trip
Tour Type
Private
Transportation
Bus
Al Hambra Nile Cruise 5 Days A Luxurious Nile River Adventure Embark on an extraordinary journey where luxury meets ancient wonders along the Nile. Since its launch in April 2010, the M/S Al Hambra has redefined elegance, offering the most spacious suites on the Nile each measuring 31 sqm with a lavish 6 sqm bathroom, the largest in the industry. Designed for discerning travelers, this floating paradise features a two-level spa, a serene indoor pool, and world-class amenities, ensuring an unforgettable experience between Luxor and Aswan.
Why Choose the Al Hambra?
This cruise stands out for its exceptional service, modern facilities, and exclusive excursions. Whether you’re relaxing by the sun deck pool, savoring gourmet dining, or exploring ancient temples, every moment is crafted for luxury. Nile Cruise 4 Days ensures privacy, comfort, and personalized attention, making it ideal for honeymooners, families, and VIP guests.
Amenities on Board the Al Hambra Nile Cruise
✔ Elegant reception area & lounge bar
✔ Restaurant serving international cuisine
✔ Sun deck swimming pool & bar
✔ Spa center & massage room
✔ Boutique & jewelry shop
✔ Free WiFi & internet corner
✔ Soundproof cabins with private bathrooms
✔ 24/7 medical service
What’s Included Al Hambra Nile Cruise 5 Days?
✔ 04 or 03 nights’ accommodation on FB (full board) basis
✔ Meet & assist service upon arrival & departure
✔ Assistance from our personnel during stays & excursions
✔ All transfers via private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
✔ All Nile Cruise excursions (as per itinerary, private tours)
✔ English-speaking tour guide (group size: 1–8 max)
✔ Complimentary 1 bottle of water per person daily
✔ All service charges & taxes
What’s Excluded Al Hambra Nile Cruise?
✘ Extra meals & beverages
✘ Personal expenses (laundry, etc.)
✘ Tipping (guide, driver, etc.)
✘ Optional tours
Pricing
Al Hambra Nile Cruise 5 Days Prices are in USD per person (excluding peak seasons).
- 0-5.99 years: Free
- 6-11.99 years: 50% discount
- 12+ years: Full price
Experience the magic of the Nile with the Al Hambra Nile Cruise your perfect blend of luxury, adventure, and relaxation!
Tour Plan
Upon arrival at Luxor airport or station, our representative will transfer you to your Nile Cruise by a private A/C van. Embarkation before 12:00 PM. Afternoon, you will discover the East bank of Luxor including Karnak Temples Complex, which are the largest structures ever build in the history of the mankind. The principal building is that of god Amun Ra, since it was considered the house of god on the earth, the earlier structure date back to the middle kingdom, but there are some references which refer to the earlier buildings as old as the 3rd dynasty. Later on, you will proceed to visit Temple of Luxor, which was built by one of the kings of the 12th dynasty and completed by the well know king Ramses II. This temple was located in the heart of ancient Thebes and, like Karnak, was dedicated to the main/chief god Amun Re. After finishing your day tour, you will be transferred back to your ship for rest and refresh. At night, Egyptian folkloric show will be operated by the staff. Dinner will be served and overnight in Luxor. (L-D)
N.B: If your arrival time to Luxor is so early, so we will start the tour direct upon arrival as the cruise check in time at 12:00 and we don't want our guest waste their time waiting at the lobby for check in.
Meals Included:
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast on the Nile cruise. After that you will start your magical tour in Thebes, the sacred land by exploring the west bank of Luxor including Valley of the Kings, which considers as the royal cemetery of the Theban kings and rulers of ancient Egypt, and the place where our Pharaohs were buried. After that, you will proceed to visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. This temple is considered as one of the most wonderful examples of the Architecture in ancient Egypt, because it was totally carved inside the mountain. At the end of the tour you will visit Colossi of Memnon, which is belonging to king Amenhotep III. After that you will return to your ship to have your lunch. Afternoon, free at leisure. Dinner and overnight on the cruise.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast on board your Nile cruise. Then your tour guide will take you in a mysterious journey to land of secrets. This guided tour of today begins by visiting one of the most wonderful temples in Egypt, Temple of Horus in Edfu, which is considered to be one of the most well preserved temples in Egypt. After that, you will revert back to your ship. Lunch will be served on board during sailing to the city of Kom Ombo.
Afternoon, you will proceed to explore Temple of Kom Ombo, where the two gods Sobek & Haroeris were worshipped for a while. Get back to your ship and enjoy your lunch.
Enjoy the sun deck, watching the unique landscape of the great river Nile. On its banks the ancient Egyptian civilization has been created and flourished.
Dinner meal will be served on board during sailing to the city of Aswan. Late evening arrive to Aswan and overnight.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast will be served on board your ship. Later on, you will join your Egyptologist tour guide to discover the great city of Aswan, including The High Dam, which has been erected by the Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 AD to protect Egypt from the Nile flood. After that you will enjoy sailing on the Nile River by a motor boat till reach Agilika Island, where you will visit Temple of Philae, which was erected during the Gaeco-Roman period and was dedicated to goddess Isis (mother of god Horus). Finally you will be escorted to visit one of the marvelous sightseeing in Aswan, The Unfinished Obelisk, which was made out of red granite and was dedicated to god Amun Ra. After finishing your day tour, you will get back to your ship. Lunch will be served on board. Afternoon tea will be served on board. At night free at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Aswan.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Check out after breakfast. Then our representative will accompany you to Aswan airport - station to take your flight to Cairo (Breakfast) **
Optional Tour: Excursion to Abu Simble temples either by private coach or by domestic flight: you will be met with our English-speaking tour guide in Aswan who will transfer you by private A-C van to Abu Simbel, lies south of Aswan on the western bank of the Nile, 180 miles south of the First Cataract in what was Nubia. The site was known as Meha in ancient times and was first documented in the 18th Dynasty, when Ay and Horemheb had rock-cut chapels hewn in the hills to the south. Upon arrival, you will proceed to visit Abu Simbel Temples, which were built by the well-known king Ramses II. The biggest temple was called as the Great temple. It was built by Ramesses II and being dedicated to the famous god Rahorakhty. While the smaller temple and it was dedicated to king Ramesses II himself and his beautiful wife queen Nefertari. After finishing your day tour, you will drive back toward Aswan. Arrive Aswan and be transferred by private A-C van to your chosen hotel there for check in, rest and refresh or transfer to Aswan airport to catch your domestic flight to Cairo.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
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Bonnie Jean Parker –
Who knew learning could feel so luxurious? By day, we explored some of the oldest structures on earth. By night, I soaked in a marble tub while the Nile flowed silently outside.
The guides were brilliant, the pacing perfect, and the on-board spa? A small miracle in eucalyptus steam.
Lyle Dobbins –
You know you’re living large when you watch the sunrise over the Valley of the Kings with fresh mango juice in hand, then take a nap on 400-thread count sheets.
Al Hambra isn’t just a cruise—it’s a floating lesson in Egyptian hospitality and five-star elegance. The crew knew our names by the second day. The chef made me rethink vegetables.
Temples wowed me. The boat spoiled me. That’s a win-win.
Norma Faye Andrews –
Everything slowed down on the Nile. Not in a boring way—in a healing way. The Al Hambra whispered relaxation into every hallway.
I could talk about Karnak and Abu Simbel for hours, but honestly, the calm moments between temples were just as memorable. Warm tea, gentle music, and the river’s hush outside our window.
Travis D. Mullins –
I wasn’t sure I’d like cruising. Turns out I love it. Especially when the ship feels like a boutique hotel mixed with a quiet spa and has panoramic windows even in the bathroom.
Favorite part? Watching Kom Ombo glow gold at sunset while in the hot tub. Least favorite part? Getting off the boat.
This is how Cleopatra would’ve traveled if she had a massage therapist onboard.
Patsy Lou Keller –
I was promised ancient wonders. I wasn’t expecting the finest sheets I’ve ever slept in and pillow mints that tasted like cinnamon heaven. Al Hambra felt like stepping into a very polished movie set with waitstaff straight out of Downton Abbey.
Luxor at sunrise nearly made me cry. Then back on board, I cried again—this time because the pistachio cake was that good.
Egypt is the soul. Al Hambra is the embrace.
Clayton Norris –
There’s something surreal about watching the sunset on the Nile while wrapped in a soft robe, sipping warm karkadeh. That became my daily ritual on the Al Hambra.
We explored iconic places—Luxor Temple’s colonnades, the Temple of Horus, and more. Then we returned to a ship that felt more like a luxury sanctuary.
If comfort and culture had a baby, it would be this cruise.
Janelle Hicks –
Every second on this cruise felt like a slow exhale. No rushing. Just smooth gliding from one historic wonder to the next.
The two-floor spa? A revelation. I had a facial while watching the sun dip behind temple ruins. That’s a memory I’ll keep forever.
Even the meals were mini adventures. Egyptian spices, French flair, and the freshest dates I’ve ever tasted.
Otis Granger –
First time in Egypt, and wow—what a way to see it. Al Hambra treated us like visiting dignitaries. Giant suites, incredible food, and a spa that probably erased years of stress.
We had the best local guide at Karnak, then floated back to air conditioning and fresh fruit. You can’t beat that rhythm—learn something old, then soak in something new.
Even the wifi worked well. That’s magic on the Nile.
Marie Wainwright –
I came with a friend who’s obsessed with ancient Egypt. I left obsessed with the Al Hambra’s indoor spa and towel-folding skills. Seriously, they made a hippo out of our bath linens.
The excursions were like time travel—Edfu Temple gave me goosebumps. But the ship gave me mint tea and Egyptian desserts under the stars.
It was more than a cruise. It was an indulgent journey into history with comfy beds and warm smiles.
Hank Dobson –
You know those moments when you’re on vacation and think, “Well, now I’m ruined for normal life”? That was me, every morning on the Al Hambra.
Aswan was fascinating. I never knew how much I’d love granite quarries and unfinished obelisks. But the real surprise was how the ship became my favorite part—quiet corners, warm lights, and the comfiest sleep I’ve had in years.
Highly educational. Surprisingly restful. Genuinely fun.
Betty Jo Sanders –
Let’s be honest—buses and heat are not my thing. So, cruising the Nile in something that felt more like a boutique hotel was perfect. The rooms were fancy enough to make me blush.
I never expected a cruise ship to have spa robes, but here we are. From sunrise yoga on deck to exploring Valley of the Kings, this trip had balance. History and hammams. Sand and steam rooms.
There’s just something deeply soothing about the Nile. It makes time slow down—and so did we.
Duane Carter –
The Nile River gave us the sights. Al Hambra gave us the comfort. I’m talking rainfall showers, beds that hug your spine, and a quiet elegance in every corner of the ship.
As we floated past farmers using wooden plows, I reclined with a cappuccino in the observation lounge. Weird? Maybe. Wonderful? Absolutely.
Edfu Temple was the highlight for me—so well preserved it almost felt fake (but in the best way). That was followed by a foot soak and fruit platter back on board. Talk about contrast!
Loretta Voss –
Every morning felt like waking up in a different movie scene. One day, we were sailing toward towering pillars at Luxor, the next we were exploring crocodile temples. Yet, somehow, the Al Hambra remained calm, quiet, and oh-so-sophisticated.
I can’t overstate the luxury vibe. The indoor pool was never crowded, and the steam room? Absolute bliss after trekking across temple courtyards.
If you love history but demand comfort, this is the cruise that proves you can have both.
Clyde Emerson –
We came for the temples, we stayed for the bathrooms. Seriously—31 square meters and a 6 square meter bathroom? I’ve had apartments smaller.
Al Hambra had us feeling like VIPs the whole time. There was something hilarious about sipping mocktails in the spa while passing by villages that haven’t changed in centuries. But that’s the magic—past and present dancing side by side.
Best moment? Dancing to live oud music on the upper deck while cruising toward Edfu.
Brenda Cline –
I don’t know what I expected, but it sure wasn’t a floating palace with spa music, a heated indoor pool, and a bed softer than clouds. I signed up for history. What I got was a 5-star history channel episode—live!
My jaw dropped at Karnak, my heart fluttered at Philae, and my back sighed in relief thanks to the two-level spa. We lounged in the afternoon sun with hibiscus juice in hand and watched ancient Egypt roll by.
Not just a cruise—it was an experience that spoiled every future vacation.
Randy Thurston –
Let’s just say, if Cleopatra had a cruise ship, it’d look a whole lot like the Al Hambra. My partner and I weren’t prepared for the grandeur. The bathrooms were almost ridiculously large—my jaw literally dropped.
Every day felt like an unfolding scroll of ancient mysteries: Luxor Temple lit up at dusk, the haunting grandeur of Abu Simbel, and my personal favorite—the crocodile mummies at Kom Ombo.
At night, the indoor pool area became our hangout spot, sipping tea and watching the stars reflect in the Nile. This trip gave us a taste of both royalty and raw adventure.
Colleen Barrett –
If Egypt’s temples are its crown jewels, the Al Hambra is the velvet box they come in. We explored Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan with ease, always returning to the ship to rest like royalty. My favorite? That serene spa tucked on two floors—one massage later, and I forgot jet lag ever existed.
Waking up each morning with the Nile outside our window was surreal. Meals were divine (the lamb stew deserves a chef’s kiss), and the ship’s atmosphere encouraged both socializing and quiet relaxation.
You can dive into thousands of years of history by day, then sink into five-star bedding by night.
Walter Hicks –
Imagine drifting down the Nile with the pyramids in your rearview and temples up ahead, all while wrapped in plush bathrobes. That’s the Al Hambra for you. I’m still dreaming about those late-night dips in the warm indoor pool after days filled with ancient marvels.
Every suite felt like a personal palace. I’m a big guy, and I actually stretched out completely in the bathroom without bumping a wall—unheard of on a boat! We covered Luxor to Aswan with perfect pacing and plenty of downtime to sip hibiscus tea on deck and watch Egypt pass by like a slow-motion documentary.
Darlene McCoy –
This wasn’t just a cruise—it was Cleopatra-level pampering with a generous side of history. From the elegant decor to the gourmet dining, everything on the Al Hambra screamed style without being stuffy. The staff were kind without hovering, and the vibe? Chill but sophisticated.
Every stop was a mini adventure—whether deciphering hieroglyphs at Edfu or marveling at the symmetry of Philae Temple. I even learned to spot crocodile carvings! The indoor pool was a welcome oasis (pun fully intended) and felt like a royal spa in motion.
Al Hambra gets every detail right, especially the little luxuries.
Jesse Raynor –
Floating on the Nile aboard the Al Hambra felt like I’d been cast into a dream woven from gold and ancient myths. The suites were palatial—spacious enough to do yoga in (I tried). The bathroom? I’ve stayed in boutique hotels with smaller rooms! The two-story spa and the soothing indoor pool became my refuge after long days exploring Luxor’s temples and Aswan’s monuments.
But let’s talk history—sailing between Karnak and Kom Ombo, I got to walk the same ground as pharaohs and priests. The ship’s timing was spot on, allowing us to avoid the busiest hours. At night, lounging on the sundeck watching the Nile shimmer under moonlight was pure magic. Luxurious, enlightening, and smooth from start to finish.