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Steigenberger Legacy
Balconied cabins on the Luxor–Aswan Nile
Steigenberger Legacy is a Nile cruise ship operated by Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts, built 2010 and refurbished 2021. It has 76 cabins and 2 suites for up to 150 guests and sails itineraries of 3, 4 or 7 nights on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.
Good to know
Balconied cabins on the Luxor–Aswan Nile. A five-star ship where balconies come as standard, working the Luxor–Aswan corridor, suited to travellers who want a private outdoor space at every price point.
- Operator
- Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts
- Accommodation
- 76 cabins · 2 suites
- Guests
- Up to 150
- Decks
- 4
- Built
- 2010 · refit 2021
- Route
- Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan (Nile, Upper Egypt)
- Trip length
- 3 · 4 · 7 nights
- Departures
- Every Monday from Luxor (4 and 7 nights); every Friday from Aswan (3 nights).
- Season
- Year-round; rates split into a summer season (May-Aug/Sep) and a winter season (Sep/Oct-Apr)
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi, with internet access in cabins.
About Steigenberger Legacy
The Steigenberger Legacy is a five-star ship of 76 cabins and two suites across four decks. Balconies come as standard on both the main and upper deck cabins, while the suites add a bathtub with a jacuzzi. The main restaurant seats every guest in a single sitting, with open buffets at breakfast, lunch and dinner, backed by a lounge bar, sun-deck bar and pool bar.
An extensive sun deck carries a swimming pool and pool bar, and the ship keeps a gym, beauty salon and gift shop, with a doctor and clinic on board around the clock. Complimentary WiFi is available.
Sailings follow the classic Upper Egypt route between Luxor and Aswan through Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo, on three-, four- and seven-night itineraries taking in the West Bank, Edfu's temple, Philae and the Aswan High Dam.
Highlights
- Balconies standard on all deck cabins
- Restaurant seats all guests in one sitting
- Sun-deck pool with pool bar
- Fitness gym and beauty salon
- Complimentary WiFi; 24-hour clinic on board
At sail
Day by day
Steigenberger Legacy sails 2 published programmes. Its own route: Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan (Nile, Upper Egypt) Departures every monday from luxor (4 and 7 nights); every friday from aswan (3 nights).. 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.
Cabin pricing
Rates by season
Our own per-person USD rates for winter 2026–27, in a main-deck cabin on full board; guided sightseeing is quoted separately. Each cell is a range because the fare moves with your sailing week and cabin. We confirm the exact fare on your quote, with no booking fee to ask.
4 days / 3 nights · Luxor–Aswan corridor
| Cabin | Winter 2026–27 · Feb–early Apr & festive weeks | Winter 2026–27 · Nov–Jan & late Apr |
|---|---|---|
| Double cabin (per person) | $810–$990 | $480–$630 |
| Single cabin (sole use) | $1,380–$1,680 | $820–$1,080 |
| Triple cabin (per person) | $770–$940 | $460–$600 |
5 days / 4 nights · Luxor–Aswan corridor
| Cabin | Winter 2026–27 · Feb–early Apr & festive weeks | Winter 2026–27 · Nov–Jan & late Apr |
|---|---|---|
| Double cabin (per person) | $1,080–$1,320 | $640–$850 |
| Single cabin (sole use) | $1,840–$2,250 | $1,090–$1,440 |
| Triple cabin (per person) | $1,030–$1,250 | $610–$800 |
- 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 Steigenberger Legacy 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
- Standard cabin, main deck (balcony as standard)
- Standard cabin, upper deck (balcony as standard)
- Single cabin
- Suite (balcony, bathtub with jacuzzi)
- Dining
- Main Restaurant (open-buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Luxurious Lounge Bar
- Sun Deck Bar
- Pool bar
- Facilities
- 24-hour reception
- Restaurant seating all passengers in one sitting
- Lounge and bar
- Extensive sun deck
- Swimming pool with pool bar
- Fitness gym
- Beauty salon
- Souvenir/gift shop
- Conference area
- Laundry service
- Doctor and clinic on board (24 hours)
- International telephone / fax
- Satellite TV and in-house video channels in cabins
- Individually controllable air conditioning, minibar, safe in cabins
- Spa · pool · gym
- Swimming pool with pool bar on the sun deck; fitness gym; beauty salon; massage service available at extra charge. No dedicated named spa found.
- Itineraries
- 3 nights / 4 days: Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Esna - Luxor (departs Friday from Aswan)
- 4 nights / 5 days: Luxor - Esna - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan (departs Monday from Luxor)
- 7 nights / 8 days round trip Luxor - Aswan - Luxor: West Bank, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan High Dam, Philae, felucca and Nubian village, optional Abu Simbel, Karnak, Luxor, Denderah
Keep planning
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What guests say
Independent traveller reviews of Steigenberger Legacy, quoted with attribution — we don’t collect these ourselves.
4.1 out of 5via Tripadvisor (17)
Good to know
Steigenberger Legacy questions, answered
How much does Steigenberger Legacy cost?
Our winter 2026–27 rates start from US$480 per person for 3 nights in a double cabin, rising to about US$990 in the festive weeks; the exact fare depends on your sailing week and cabin.
How many cabins does Steigenberger Legacy have?
76 cabins and 2 suites, for up to 150 guests.
What route does Steigenberger Legacy sail?
Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan (Nile, Upper Egypt), departing Every Monday from Luxor (4 and 7 nights); every Friday from Aswan (3 nights)..
What's included on Steigenberger Legacy?
VAT and full-board meal plan included; transfers, alcoholic and soft drinks and land excursions extra
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