Nile cruise shipStandard & independentLuxor → Aswan
Grand Sun
A five-star cruiser on the Luxor to Aswan temples
Grand Sun is a Nile cruise ship. It sails itineraries of 3 nights on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.
Good to know
A five-star cruiser on the Luxor to Aswan temples. A five-star ship sailing the standard three to four night route, with the space, pool and service you would expect at the upper end of the mid-size fleet.
- Decks
- 5
- Dimensions
- 73 × 13 m
- Route
- Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan
- Trip length
- 3 nights
About Grand Sun
A five-star ship sailing the standard three to four night route, with the space, pool and service you would expect at the upper end of the mid-size fleet.
Highlights
- Five-star comfort
- Luxor to Aswan
- Pool and sun deck
- Guided temple visits
At sail
Day by day
Grand Sun 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 Grand Sun 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
Grand Sun questions, answered
How much does Grand Sun cost?
Advertised rates start from US$1,068 per person for 3 nights; prices vary by season and cabin.
What route does Grand Sun sail?
Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan.
What's included on Grand Sun?
tours, all meals, airport transfers
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