Nile cruise shipStandard & independentLuxor → Aswan
Nile Angel
Sixty-two cabins on the Aswan–Luxor Nile
Nile Angel is a Nile cruise ship. It has 62 cabins and 4 suites and sails itineraries of 3, 4 or 7 nights on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.
Good to know
Sixty-two cabins on the Aswan–Luxor Nile. A five-deck, 62-cabin Nile cruiser sailing the Aswan–Luxor route in three-, four- and seven-night itineraries, with a pool, Jacuzzi and sun deck.
- Operator
- Independent
- Accommodation
- 62 cabins · 4 suites
- Decks
- 5
- Dimensions
- 63 × 13.5 m
- Route
- Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Luxor; optional Abu Simbel excursion
- Trip length
- 3 · 4 · 7 nights
- Departures
- Wednesdays ex Aswan; Saturdays ex Luxor
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi listed as an amenity.
About Nile Angel
The Nile Angel offers 62 cabins and four suites across five decks, with single, double, twin and triple rooms. It sails the well-travelled stretch between Aswan and Luxor, calling at Kom Ombo, Edfu and Esna, with an optional Abu Simbel excursion and a choice of three-, four- and seven-night trips.
On board there is a restaurant serving international and Egyptian cuisine, a spacious lounge and bar with a discotheque, a library and a gift shop. A swimming pool with a shaded sun deck and a Jacuzzi sit on the top deck, and Wi-Fi is listed among the amenities.
Departures leave Aswan on Wednesdays and Luxor on Saturdays.
Highlights
- 62 cabins plus four suites
- Pool with shaded sun deck and Jacuzzi
- Lounge and bar with discotheque
- Library and gift shop on board
- Optional Abu Simbel excursion
At sail
Day by day
Nile Angel sails 2 published programmes. Its own route: Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Luxor; optional Abu Simbel excursion Departures wednesdays ex aswan; saturdays ex luxor. 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.
Luxor to Aswan, 4 nightsusually departs Monday
Day 1
Luxor, embark and the east bank
Board before lunch. The two east-bank temples in the afternoon, when the light is best at Karnak.
Visits Karnak · Luxor Temple
Day 2
The west bank, then sail through the Esna lock
An early start for the tombs, then the boat sails south and passes the Esna lock, often in the evening. Moor at Edfu.
Visits Valley of the Kings · Hatshepsut · Colossi of Memnon
Optional hot-air balloon at dawn
Day 3
Edfu and Kom Ombo
Edfu at first light, usually reached by horse-drawn carriage from the mooring. Sail to Kom Ombo, whose double temple sits directly above the water.
Visits Edfu · Kom Ombo
Day 4
Aswan
The Aswan cluster, usually in one morning, with a felucca sail among the islands in the afternoon.
Visits High Dam · Philae · Unfinished Obelisk · felucca
Day 5
Disembark
Breakfast on board and disembarkation, typically by 08:00. Abu Simbel is a pre-dawn add-on, not part of the sailing.
Optional Abu Simbel by road or air
Aswan to Luxor, 3 nightsusually departs Friday
Day 1
Aswan, embark
Board before lunch, then the Aswan cluster in the afternoon.
Visits High Dam · Philae · Unfinished Obelisk
Optional felucca among the islands
Day 2
Kom Ombo and Edfu
Sail north. Kom Ombo sits at the mooring; Edfu is a short carriage ride inland.
Visits Kom Ombo · Edfu
Optional Abu Simbel, pre-dawn by road or air
Day 3
Through Esna to Luxor, east bank
The Esna lock can hold the fleet for a while; the east-bank temples follow on arrival.
Visits Esna lock · Karnak · Luxor Temple
Day 4
West bank and disembark
Check out after breakfast, then the west bank before departure.
Visits Valley of the Kings · Hatshepsut · Colossi of Memnon
Optional hot-air balloon at dawn
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 Nile Angel in the cabin booked
- Meals aboard per the boat's published programme
- Sun deck, pool, spa, gym and lounge throughout
- Wi-Fi on board
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
- Cabin categories
- Single cabin
- Double cabin
- Twin cabin
- Triple cabin
- Dining
- restaurant serving international and Egyptian cuisine
- Facilities
- spacious lounge and bar with discotheque
- restaurant
- shaded sun deck
- library
- gift shop
- laundry service
- recreational facilities
- air conditioning
- television
- Spa · pool · gym
- Swimming pool with shaded sun deck and Jacuzzi; no spa or gym mentioned.
- Itineraries
- 4 days / 3 nights ex Aswan
- 5 days / 4 nights ex Luxor
- 8 days / 7 nights ex Aswan
- 8 days / 7 nights ex Luxor
Keep planning
Plan your Nile cruise
What guests say
Independent traveller reviews of Nile Angel, quoted with attribution — we don’t collect these ourselves.
4.6 out of 5via Tripadvisor (84)
Good to know
Nile Angel questions, answered
How much does Nile Angel cost?
Advertised rates start from US$200 per person; prices vary by season and cabin.
How many cabins does Nile Angel have?
62 cabins and 4 suites.
What route does Nile Angel sail?
Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Luxor; optional Abu Simbel excursion, departing Wednesdays ex Aswan; Saturdays ex Luxor.
What's included on Nile Angel?
etltravel states its cruise prices are based on full-board accommodation including sightseeing, transfers, guide and entrance fees
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