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Sunrise Semiramis III

2007 ship, Luxor to Aswan

Sunrise Semiramis III is a Nile cruise ship operated by SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises, built 2007 and refurbished 2019. It has 66 cabins and 2 suites and sails itineraries of 3, 4 or 7 nights on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.

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2007 ship, Luxor to Aswan. A 5-star deluxe Nile cruise ship from 2007 with 66 cabins over five decks, sailing Luxor to Aswan via Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo.

Class Deluxe fleet shipsCabins 66Route Luxor → Aswan

Sunrise Semiramis III, a Nile cruise ship

Operator: SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises
Accommodation: 66 cabins · 2 suites
Decks: 5
Built: 2007 · refit 2019
Route: Luxor - Esna - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan
Trip length: 3 · 4 · 7 nights
Departures: Every Monday from Luxor | Every Friday from Aswan
Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi throughout the cruise; Wi-Fi free in cabins

About Sunrise Semiramis III

The Sunrise Semiramis III is a 5-star deluxe cruise ship built in 2007, with 66 cabins across five decks. These include 64 standard cabins of 19 square metres and two junior suites of 40 square metres, with connected cabins available. It sails from Luxor to Aswan, calling at Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo.

Itineraries run four days and three nights from Aswan, five days and four nights from Luxor, and eight days and seven nights as a round trip. The international restaurant seats 132 for open-buffet meals, with a lounge bar and a sun deck bar open through the evening.

The main pool is set among sun loungers, and the ship has a gym, a spa offering massage, a library corner and an internet corner. Wi-Fi runs throughout, and daily evening shows include a galabeya party, belly dancing and Nubian performances.

Highlights

66 cabins built in 2007
Connected cabins available
Luxor to Aswan via Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo
Main pool, gym and spa
Daily evening shows

At sail

Day by day

Sunrise Semiramis III sails 2 published programmes. Its own route: Luxor - Esna - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan Departures every monday from luxor | every friday from 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.

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 Sunrise Semiramis III 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: 66 total (64 Standard Cabins 19 m²
2 Junior Suites 40 m²)
Dining: International Restaurant (open buffet, international cuisine, 132 seats - 'Semiramis III Buffet')
Lounge Bar (132 seats, 10:00-00:00, chargeable)
Sun Deck Bar (120 seats, 10:00-00:00, chargeable)
Facilities: Wi-Fi throughout the cruise
Bell Captain
24-hour Front Desk
Express Check-In/Out
Multilingual Staff
Concierge Service
Luggage Room
Laundry Service
24-hour on-call Doctor
Gift/Souvenir & Jewellery Shops
Mini Market
Main Pool (15 m², 50-135 cm deep, 14 sun loungers and chairs)
Gym (free, 08:00-20:00, age 16+)
Massage/Spa (chargeable, 08:00-20:00, age 16+)
Internet Corner (chargeable)
Library Corner
Connected cabins available
Live Music
Daily Evening Shows (Galabeya Party, Belly Dancing and Nubian shows)
Itineraries: 4 days/3 nights ex Aswan
5 days/4 nights ex Luxor
8 days/7 nights ex Aswan and ex Luxor

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What guests say

Independent traveller reviews of Sunrise Semiramis III, quoted with attribution — we don’t collect these ourselves.

4.5 out of 5via Tripadvisor (146)

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Sunrise Semiramis III questions, answered

How many cabins does Sunrise Semiramis III have?

66 cabins and 2 suites.

What route does Sunrise Semiramis III sail?

Luxor - Esna - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan, departing Every Monday from Luxor | Every Friday from Aswan.

What is included in the fare on Sunrise Semiramis III?

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 Sunrise Semiramis III before booking.