Nile cruise shipStandard & independentLuxor → Aswan
Al Nabilatan
A well-kept three-night Luxor to Aswan cruiser
Al Nabilatan is a Nile cruise ship. It sails itineraries of 3 nights on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.
Good to know
A well-kept three-night Luxor to Aswan cruiser. A comfortable, good-value ship on the classic three to four night Luxor to Aswan route, covering the headline temples with a warm crew.
- Route
- Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan
- Trip length
- 3 nights
About Al Nabilatan
A comfortable, good-value ship on the classic three to four night Luxor to Aswan route, covering the headline temples with a warm crew.
Highlights
- Luxor to Aswan
- Karnak, Edfu and Kom Ombo
- Sun deck and pool
- Full-board dining
At sail
Day by day
Al Nabilatan sails one published programme. Its own route: Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan The order of the temples is fixed by the river, so what changes between programmes is the direction and how much is fitted into each day.
Day 1
Luxor, embark and the east bank
Board before lunch. Karnak and Luxor Temple the same afternoon, which is the one thing the three-night sailing does not cut.
Visits Karnak · Luxor Temple
Day 2
West bank, then sail south
The tombs at first light, back on board for lunch, and the ship sails south through the Esna lock the same day. On the four-night programme this is two days; here it is one, and it is a long one.
Visits Valley of the Kings · Hatshepsut · Colossi of Memnon · Esna lock
Optional hot-air balloon at dawn
Day 3
Edfu and Kom Ombo
Edfu from the mooring at dawn, usually by horse-drawn carriage, then Kom Ombo in the afternoon with its double temple standing above the water.
Visits Edfu · Kom Ombo
Day 4
Aswan and disembark
The Aswan cluster on the final morning before disembarkation. Abu Simbel means a pre-dawn start and is normally sold as a separate day.
Visits High Dam · Philae · Unfinished Obelisk
Optional Abu Simbel
Day structure aggregated from the published itineraries for this class of boat and direction. Operators shift a call by half a day and the Esna lock queue moves everything; confirm the running order for your departure.
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 Al Nabilatan in the cabin booked
- Meals aboard per the boat's published programme
- Sun deck 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
- Itineraries
- 3 nights, Luxor to Aswan
Keep planning
Plan your Nile cruise
Good to know
Al Nabilatan questions, answered
How much does Al Nabilatan cost?
Advertised rates start from US$639 per person; prices vary by season and cabin.
What route does Al Nabilatan sail?
Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan.
What is included in the fare on Al Nabilatan?
A cruise ship fare of this kind normally covers your cabin on full board, entrance to the temples named in the itinerary, an Egyptologist guide, the listed shore excursions and transfers at each end. Tips, drinks, optional excursions such as Abu Simbel, and personal expenses are normally extra. Whether soft drinks, Wi-Fi and service charges sit inside the fare genuinely differs between operators, so confirm those for Al Nabilatan before booking.
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