Nile cruise shipStandard & independentLuxor → Aswan
A Sara
A relaxed seven-night sailing, Aswan to Luxor
A Sara is a Nile cruise ship, built 2001 and refurbished 2024. It sails itineraries of 7 nights on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.
Good to know
A relaxed seven-night sailing, Aswan to Luxor. A comfortable cruiser running the longer seven-night route between Aswan and Luxor, taking in the classic temples at an unhurried pace.
- Decks
- 5
- Dimensions
- 72 × 14.2 m
- Built
- 2001 · refit 2024
- Route
- Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Luxor
- Trip length
- 7 nights
About A Sara
A comfortable cruiser running the longer seven-night route between Aswan and Luxor, taking in the classic temples at an unhurried pace.
Highlights
- Seven nights on the Nile
- Aswan to Luxor
- Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu and the Luxor temples
- Sun deck and pool
At sail
Day by day
The classic rhythm on the Luxor to Aswan corridor; A Sara sails itineraries of 7 nights on the same water. Exact order flips with the direction of sailing; the temples are the same either way.
Day 1
Embark at Luxor
Board after lunch, then Karnak and Luxor Temple with the evening light on the East Bank.
Lunch · Dinner
Day 2
The West Bank, then sail
Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut in the morning quiet, back for lunch as the ship sails south.
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 3
Edfu and Kom Ombo
The Temple of Horus by caleche or coach in the morning; the double temple at Kom Ombo toward sunset.
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 4
Aswan
Philae Temple and the High Dam, with a felucca sail around the islands in the afternoon.
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 5
Disembark at Aswan
Ashore after breakfast; Abu Simbel works as an early-morning extension by road or air.
Breakfast
Cabin pricing
Rates by season
Indicative per-person USD rates from the boat's published 2026/27 programme (single published source). Your exact fare depends on dates and cabin — we quote every sailing live, with no booking fee to ask.
4 days / 3 nights · Luxor–Aswan corridor
| Cabin | High season · Sep–Apr | Low season · May–Aug |
|---|---|---|
| Double cabin (per person) | $773 | $635 |
| Single cabin (sole use) | $1,315 | $1,080 |
| Triple cabin (per person) | $758 | $622 |
5 days / 4 nights · Luxor–Aswan corridor
| Cabin | High season · Sep–Apr | Low season · May–Aug |
|---|---|---|
| Double cabin (per person) | $882 | $768 |
| Single cabin (sole use) | $1,499 | $1,305 |
| Triple cabin (per person) | $865 | $753 |
- Cabins are allocated by the operator at confirmation; tell us your preferred deck and we will ask.
- Longer itineraries are priced as the sailings combined, confirmed on your quote.
The fine print
What's included and what isn't
Many ship fares bundle guided shore excursions with an Egyptologist; it varies by package, and your quote states exactly what applies.
Included
- Accommodation aboard A Sara in the cabin booked
- Meals aboard per the boat's published programme
- Sun deck, pool and lounge throughout
Not included
- Drinks beyond water, tea and coffee served with meals
- Gratuities for the crew
- Temple entrance fees and Egyptologist guiding, unless your package states them
- Transfers and extensions such as Abu Simbel, unless quoted
The boat in detail
- Spa · pool · gym
- Swimming pool on the sun deck, with loungers and parasols.
- Itineraries
- 7 nights, Aswan to Luxor
Keep planning
Plan your Nile cruise
What guests say
Independent traveller reviews of A Sara, quoted with attribution — we don’t collect these ourselves.
3.3 out of 5via Tripadvisor (27)
Good to know
A Sara questions, answered
How much does A Sara cost?
Advertised rates start from US$873 per person; prices vary by season and cabin.
What route does A Sara sail?
Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Luxor.
What's included on A Sara?
not stated on page
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