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MS Ciela Nile Cruise | Sail the Nile in Modern Elegance

4 Days/ 5 Days Aswan Privet

Tour Details

From $715
  • Duration 4 Days/ 5 Days
  • Tour Location Luxor/Edfu/Kom Ombo/Aswan
  • Tour Availability Every Friday From Aswan & Monday From Luxor
  • Pickup & Drop Off Luxor & Aswan
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour

Tour Overview

Step into a world where ancient wonders meet modern luxury aboard the Ciela Nile Cruise. This 5-star floating sanctuary redefines Nile cruising with a blend of refined comfort, attentive service, and front-row access to Egypt’s most iconic temples and landscapes. Whether you’re marveling at sunlit temples from your private balcony or unwinding on the panoramic sundeck with the Nile stretching endlessly before you, Ciela offers a curated travel experience for those who seek authenticity wrapped in elegance. From Luxor to Aswan, every moment on board is a celebration of Egypt’s rich heritage, tailored with Bright Egypt Travel’s signature hospitality.

Cruise Facilities

Air conditioner Air conditioner
Private Bathroom Private Bathroom
Swimming Pool Swimming Pool
Wifi Wifi
Mini Bar Mini Bar
Doctor On Board Doctor On Board
Massage Room Massage Room
Gift Shop Gift Shop

3 Nights / 4 Days Every Friday From Aswan

Philae Temple

Your journey begins upon arrival in Aswan, where our representative will greet you at the airport or railway station and escort you to board the luxurious Ciela Nile Cruise. After check-in and a welcome refreshment, prepare for your first adventure exploring Aswan’s highlights.

  • High Dam – A modern engineering marvel that transformed the landscape of Egypt and secured the Nile’s flow.

  • Philae Temple – A beautiful island sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Isis, rich with myths and intricate reliefs.

  • Unfinished Obelisk – A fascinating glimpse into ancient stonework techniques, attributed to Queen Hatshepsu.

Return to the cruise for lunch. Enjoy your first dinner onboard as the ship remains docked in Aswan.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard in Aswan

Kom Ombo temple

Start your day with a scenic breakfast on the Nile as the ship sails toward Kom Ombo.

  • Kom Ombo Temple – A rare double temple honoring both Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Learn about ancient medicine and view crocodile mummies.

Continue sailing to Edfu, where you’ll enjoy lunch onboard.

  • Edfu Temple – One of Egypt’s best-preserved temples, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Accessed by horse-drawn carriage, the site offers striking carvings and a massive pylon.

Later in the evening, set sail for Luxor. Enjoy an entertaining Galabeya party onboard, followed by dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

: Onboard in Luxor

Valley of the kings

Fuel up with breakfast before a full day of discovering Luxor’s ancient splendor.

Morning: West Bank

  • Valley of the Kings – Step into the hidden tombs of legendary pharaohs, including the resting places of rulers from the New Kingdom.

  • Temple of Queen Hatshepsut – An architectural marvel carved into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.

  • Colossi of Memnon – Two majestic statues standing guard over ancient Thebes.

Return to the ship for lunch.

Afternoon: East Bank

  • Karnak Temple – One of the largest temple complexes in the world, with towering columns, obelisks, and sacred lakes.

  • Luxor Temple – Glowing under the afternoon sun, this site tells stories of pharaohs, gods, and later civilizations.

Return for a festive dinner onboard, followed by music and entertainment.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner onboard

Overnight: Onboard in Luxor

Karnak temple

After your final breakfast on board, disembark at 8:00 AM.

Our team will arrange your transfer to Luxor Airport or train station for your onward journey.

Meals: Breakfast

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5 Days / 4 Nights Every Monday From Luxor

Luxor Temple

Welcome to Luxor! Upon arrival at Luxor Airport or train station, a Bright Egypt Travel representative will greet you and escort you to board the Ciela Nile Cruise. After check-in and a relaxing lunch onboard, the journey begins with a visit to Luxor’s East Bank.

  • Karnak Temple – One of the largest religious complexes ever constructed, dedicated to the Theban triad and particularly Amun-Ra. Explore colossal columns, sacred lakes, and towering obelisks.

  • Luxor Temple – A beautifully preserved temple connected to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes. Discover its majestic colonnades and ancient inscriptions from Egypt’s most famous rulers.

Return to the ship for dinner and your first

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard in Luxor

Hatshepsut temple

Start your day with breakfast on the sundeck as the ship remains in Luxor. Then, journey to the West Bank, home to ancient royal tombs and majestic temples.

  • Valley of the Kings – Walk through the sacred burial grounds of New Kingdom pharaohs (admission includes 3 tombs; entry to Tutankhamun’s tomb available at an extra charge).

  • Temple of Queen Hatshepsut – A unique mortuary temple built into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.

  • Colossi of Memnon – Towering statues that once guarded the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.

Return to the cruise for lunch as the vessel begins sailing south. Watch as the ship crosses the Esna Lock, then continues toward Edfu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard in Edfu

Edfu temple

After breakfast, take a horse-drawn carriage to visit:

  • Temple of Horus at Edfu – One of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, showcasing massive pylons, divine reliefs, and a rich mythological history.

Sail onward to Kom Ombo, where you’ll visit:

  • Kom Ombo Temple – A unique dual temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Explore symmetrical halls, ancient surgical tools, and the Crocodile Museum.

Later, cruise onward to Aswan. Enjoy dinner onboard followed by a Galabeya Party with local music and entertainment.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight : Onboard In Aswan

Philae Temple

After breakfast, explore the southern treasures of Aswan:

  • High Dam – One of the 20th century’s engineering triumphs, safeguarding Egypt from Nile flooding.

  • Unfinished Obelisk – A massive, partially carved obelisk still attached to bedrock in Aswan’s granite quarry, revealing ancient Egyptian stone-cutting techniques.

Return to the ship for lunch. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, enjoying the serene surroundings of Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard in Aswan

Abu Simbel Temple

Enjoy your final breakfast onboard before disembarkation at 08:00 AM. A transfer will be arranged to take you to Aswan Airport or railway station for your onward travel.

Meals : Breakfast

Hint: You can share your thoughts about adding or removing any tours from your tour itinerary to be able to accommodate your requirements and fulfill your needs.

Inclusions

  • Accommodation – 3 or 4 nights on board a 5-star Nile cruise on a Full Board basis (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
  • Meet & Assist – Personalized greeting upon arrival and assistance at departure.
  • Dedicated Support – Assistance from our professional staff throughout your stay and excursions.
  • Private Transfers – All transfers in a modern, air-conditioned deluxe vehicle with a qualified driver.
  • Sightseeing & Excursions – All Nile cruise tours listed in the itinerary, conducted privately.
  • Entrance Fees – Admission to all sites between Luxor and Aswan as per the program.
  • Expert Guidance – English-speaking Egyptologist guide during your cruise excursions (small group: maximum 8 guests).
  • Daily Refreshment – One complimentary bottle of water per person per day.
  • Taxes & Service Charges – All applicable fees are included.

Exclusions

  • Additional meals and beverages not specified in the itinerary.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls, etc.
  • Gratuities for guide, driver, or cruise staff.
  • Optional tours or activities not listed in the itinerary.

Tour Prices

4 Days / 3 Nights

May → August Months Pricing
US$ 1025
Single Cabin
US$ 757
Double Cabin - Per person
US$ 715
Triple Cabin - Per person
September → April Months Pricing
US$ 1078
Single Cabin
US$ 820
Double Cabin - Per person
US$ 775
Triple Cabin - Per person

5 Days / 4 Nights

May → August Months Pricing
US$ 1155
Single Cabin
US$ 885
Double Cabin - Per person
US$ 840
Triple Cabin - Per person
September → April Months Pricing
US$ 1235
Single Cabin
US$ 965
Double Cabin - Per person
US$ 920
Triple Cabin - Per person

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    You can book directly through our website or by contacting our reservations team. We’ll confirm availability, secure your preferred dates, and guide you through the booking process.

    Yes. Both itineraries are available and can be tailored to your schedule and interests.

    No. International flights are not included but we can assist you with booking upon request.

    We recommend booking at least 4–6 months in advance during peak travel season (October–April) to ensure your preferred cabin category and tour guide availability.

    You’ll stay in a 5-star deluxe Nile cruise ship, with a choice of elegant cabins or suites, all featuring en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning, and panoramic Nile views.

    Yes. The Full Board plan includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Beverages are available at an additional cost unless otherwise stated.

    Absolutely. Please inform us in advance of any dietary needs or allergies so we can make the necessary arrangements.

    Yes. Evenings often feature cultural performances such as Egyptian folkloric shows, live music, or galabeya parties.

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    Amazing trip through great planning and on the ground execution Mustafa was an attentive and thoughtful guide who balanced the needs of our entire family. He ensured that we were educated, safe and efficient in all of our travels. We appreciated his team’s ability to be flexible to our needs whether we had more energy than expected or less and needed to cut a day short. I was particularly impressed with his thoughtfulness when it came to finding value in additional tour options so that we didn’t spend any unnecessary money. We would certainly travel with Bright Egypt again.
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    A fantastic tour of Egypt The most comprehensive and wonderful tour company in Egypt!!!! From the moment we met in our hotel we were looked after and cared for in every aspect. Even helping with the purchase of a new suitcase to replace one damaged by airline. We were listened to regarding our preferences for tours and extra side visits were also secured (the visit to Howard Carter’s was a personal highlight for example). Cannot recommend this company highly enough and already we have referred many friends and colleagues!!
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    Bright Egypt Travel, Highly recommended My plan was to visit Egypt to see the pyramids, temples and take a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. I flew from Cairo to Luxor and took a taxi to the Steigenberger Resort Achti on the banks of the Nile. The hotel was clean, comfortable and in a good location, a short taxi ride to the temples and Karnak. No sooner had i arrived than i received a call from my personal tour guide, Mustafa Dawish from Bright Egypt Travel. Mustafa is young but knowledgeable, polite and speaks good English. I can highly recommend him as someone you can trust to take all the stress out of traveling in Egypt. During my trip Mustafa would phone me early each morning to clarify the agenda for the day, what time we would meet and where. Every question i had was fully answered, whether it concerned antiquities, culture, restaurant or hotel recommendations, or typical taxi fares. He always knew what would suit my needs and my budget. I was especially impressed that when i left Luxor on the Nile Cruise to Aswan, Mustafa would take the train to the next upstream stop to meet me and and be my personal guide again for the day. At Aswan, Mustafa recommended and arranged accommodation at The Old Nubian Guesthouse which was truly special. Overall as a solo traveler I am very grateful to have had Mustafa as my tour guide. He was invaluable, not only in sharing his knowledge of temples and providing many recommendations, but also in the way he removed the daily hassles of traveling alone in Egypt which can be quite tiresome at times. This was my third visit to Egypt and if i am able to return again, Mustafa will be my go-to tour guide. I can highly recommend Bright Egypt Travel to take care of all your hotel and travel arrangements.
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    Best tour guide, great travel company, highly recommend If you are thinking about a trip to beautiful Egypt, please go through Bright Egypt Travel. Mustafa is so very passionate about everything Egypt, his knowledge, his humour and his gorgeous generously kind heart all made our trip super special. Mustafa quickly became family. Mustafa is an awesome guide, leading you through everything Egyptian, from culture, his favourite foods, traditional dance, and of course the wonderful sights of Egypt. I highly recommend Mustafa and his company, and all those who look after you along the way. If Egypt is on your bucket list, Mustafa and his team truly are the best people to make all your Egypt wishes be realised. Please check out his website.
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    The trip of a lifetime. Mustafa was our tour guide from day 1. He took care of everything. All we had to do was enjoy Mustafa was absolutely amazing and hands down the best tour guide we could have asked for! He made sure we saw everything and was incredibly accommodating throughout the entire trip. We asked tons of questions, and his knowledge of Egyptian history is outstanding. Egypt had been on my bucket list for years, and this experience exceeded all expectations. Despite events happening not far from where we were staying, we felt completely safe the entire time. I cannot recommend Mustafa highly enough—he truly made this trip unforgettable!
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    Fantastic Voyage The communication was excellent from before I arrived in Egypt and throughout the trip. Mr. Mustafa was very accomodating to the unique requirements of my trip. The guides were excellent and very attentive. The attractions were spectacular. I would highly recommend this company for their professionalism and the excellent communication throughout the entire process from start to finish.

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