Trade the rush of road travel for the slow, sunlit rhythm of the Nile aboard the Radamis II, a well-appointed floating hotel that carries you between Luxor and Aswan in unhurried style. Settle into a spacious cabin, claim a lounger on the sun deck as feluccas and palm groves slip by, and let attentive on-board dining round out the day. Ashore, expert-led visits open up the towering columns of Karnak, the twin sanctuaries of Kom Ombo, the Ptolemaic wonder of Edfu, and the sweep of the High Dam. Nights bring quiet sailing, mint tea under a canopy of stars, and the soft hum of the river below. Ready to travel through millennia by water? Book your Radamis II cruise today with Daily Pyramids Tours.
Step aboard the Radamis II Nile Cruise for a river voyage that pairs five-star comfort with the deep pull of Egyptian history. Across 3 or 4 nights sailing between Luxor and Aswan, you settle into a wide, view-filled cabin, dine on generous international and Egyptian menus, laze beside the sun-deck pool, and are welcomed with the easy warmth that defines Egyptian hospitality. It is, quite simply, the most relaxed way to reach the country’s most extraordinary monuments.
Day 1: Arrival in Aswan – Aswan City Tour
Your Egypt story opens at Aswan Airport, or at your hotel, where a Daily Pyramids representative greets you and stays with you throughout the day. A private air-conditioned car sets off through the city, pausing first at the High Dam, the twentieth-century feat of engineering that reshaped the Nile’s course and rescued a wealth of Nubian monuments from rising waters.
Next comes the Unfinished Obelisk, still lodged in the pink granite bedrock where a hairline flaw halted its journey to a temple gateway — a rare, close-up look at how ancient masons quarried their giants.
A motor-driven felucca then skims you across the river to Philae Temple, the elegant island shrine of Isis, painstakingly moved stone by stone to Agilkia Island. If time allows, an optional sail loops around Elephantine Island and the First Cataract, tracing Aswan’s scattered granite outcrops.
Lunch is enjoyed at a local restaurant, and by afternoon you check in aboard your Nile cruise. Dinner is served on board, followed by your first night moored in Aswan.
Meals: Lunch – Dinner
Day 2: Kom Ombo & Sailing to Edfu
After a leisurely breakfast on board, a private vehicle drives you roughly 45 km north to Kom Ombo. Rising directly above a bend of the river stands the Temple of Kom Ombo, a curiously symmetrical double sanctuary that honours both Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haroeris, a form of Horus.
Your guide leads you through its twin sanctuaries, hypostyle halls, and ritual chambers, before the visit closes at the neighbouring Crocodile Museum, where a display of mummified crocodiles found nearby fleshes out the story.
Lunch is taken at a local restaurant, then you rejoin the cruise as it eases downstream toward Edfu. The afternoon unfolds slowly, with sugarcane fields, riverside hamlets, and honey-coloured sandstone cliffs drifting past your deck chair.
An evening briefing sets the scene for the next morning, and the ship spends the night moored at Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 3: Edfu Temple & Arrival in Luxor
After breakfast, a horse-drawn carriage clip-clops you through Edfu town to the Temple of Horus — the most completely preserved ancient temple standing in Egypt today.
Inside, colossal pylons, cavernous halls, and finely cut reliefs recount the mythic duel between Horus and Seth and the elaborate rites of the Ptolemaic era. Because the building survived so intact, you can climb through nearly every original level, right up to the rooftop terraces.
Back aboard, the cruise continues north toward Luxor, with lunch served during the sail.
Once docked, you head straight to Luxor Temple on the East Bank, a monument shaped by successive rulers, from Amenhotep III to Ramesses II.
Its stately colonnades, open courtyards, and sphinx-lined processional way conjure the ceremonial heart of ancient Thebes. Your ship remains moored in Luxor overnight.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 4: Luxor West Bank & Departure
After breakfast and disembarkation, you cross to the West Bank of Luxor, the ancient necropolis of Thebes. First stop is the Valley of the Kings, where three royal tombs open their painted chambers and reveal the sacred texts that guided pharaohs into the afterlife.
Nearby, the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari rises in three colonnaded terraces from the desert cliffs — a bold architectural statement by one of Egypt’s most formidable female rulers.
A final pause at the Colossi of Memnon, the twin seated giants that once flanked a vanished mortuary temple, closes the sightseeing day. After lunch you are transferred to Luxor Airport or your hotel for onward travel.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 1: Arrival in Luxor – East Bank Exploration
Your journey begins at Luxor Airport or the railway station, where a Daily Pyramids representative meets you and settles you into a private air-conditioned car bound for your Nile cruise vessel.
Once checked in, you head straight into the heart of ancient Thebes with a guided walk through the Karnak Temple Complex — the largest religious structure ever raised, expanded across two thousand years by generation after generation of pharaohs.
From there, you move on to Luxor Temple, a graceful New Kingdom monument once joined to Karnak by the ceremonial Avenue of Sphinxes.
Lunch is served during the day at a local restaurant before you return on board for dinner and your first night moored in Luxor.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: West Bank of Luxor – Sailing Toward Edfu
After breakfast on board, you cross to the West Bank of Luxor for a guided descent into the Valley of the Kings, where more than 60 royal tombs safeguard extraordinarily vivid scenes of the ancient Egyptian afterlife.
Next comes the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, a striking triple-terrace sanctuary sculpted straight into the cliffs and dedicated to Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh.
A brief stop at the Colossi of Memnon, the pair of monumental statues that still mark the site of Amenhotep III’s lost mortuary temple, rounds out the West Bank tour.
Following lunch at a local restaurant, you return to the cruise as it slips its moorings and heads south toward Edfu. The night is spent afloat on the Nile.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
The ship ties up at Edfu, where a horse-drawn carriage rattles you through town to the Temple of Horus.
Dedicated to the falcon god and shielded for centuries by desert sand, this Ptolemaic sanctuary is one of the most complete ancient temples still standing in Egypt.
Back aboard, the cruise resumes its passage toward Kom Ombo. Here you disembark to explore a rare double temple honouring Sobek, the crocodile god, side by side with Haroeris, a form of Horus.
Its mirrored plan and dramatic riverside setting make it one of the most memorable stops along the Nile. Lunch is served on board as the ship continues toward Aswan.
Overnight onboard in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Aswan Highlights and Nile Sailing
The morning opens at the High Aswan Dam, the mid-century engineering colossus whose creation of Lake Nasser transformed Egypt’s agriculture, power supply, and river management.
Just downriver lies the Unfinished Obelisk, a vast granite monolith abandoned in its quarry — a rare window into how ancient stonecutters approached their most ambitious commissions.
A short motorboat crossing then delivers you to Philae Island for a guided visit to the Temple of Isis, a Ptolemaic sanctuary rescued and reassembled here after the Aswan Dam works.
Lunch at a local restaurant is followed by the classic Aswan experience: a traditional felucca gliding around Elephantine Island, offering a slow, quiet view of granite islets, palm-draped shorelines, and everyday river life.
You then rejoin the cruise for your final night on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Departure from Aswan
After a last breakfast on board, you settle up and disembark. A private air-conditioned vehicle then whisks you to Aswan Airport or the railway station in time for your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast
At Daily Pyramids Tours, all prices are quoted in US Dollars (USD) unless otherwise specified. However, we gladly accept payments in other major currencies such as Euros (EUR), British Pounds (GBP), and more, based on the official daily exchange rate on the payment date.
Our prices reflect current market conditions, seasonal fluctuations, and service availability, so they may change without prior notice. Once a deposit or full payment is received, your booking price is locked in and guaranteed.
What’s Included in Our Packages:
Please check your specific booking confirmation and itinerary for exact inclusions and exclusions.
Holiday Supplement:
A 25% surcharge applies to all Nile Cruises and tour packages booked during Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays due to peak demand.
To ensure a smooth booking process with Daily Pyramids Tours, our payment terms vary depending on the service type:
After payment, you will receive written confirmation, a tailored itinerary, and travel documents via email. Receipts for all payments will be provided.
We understand plans can change. Our cancellation terms are:
Refunds, when applicable, are processed within 14 business days of receiving your written cancellation notice. Some cruises or hotels may have stricter cancellation policies, which will be clearly communicated in your itinerary.
At Daily Pyramids Tours, we welcome families and offer the following children’s pricing:
Discounts apply only when children share accommodation with two full-paying adults. Note that certain Nile Cruises and luxury hotels may have different policies or restrictions for young children, which will be detailed in your itinerary if relevant.
Some special experiences are optional and not included in standard packages. You may book these in advance or arrange on-site (subject to availability). Examples include:
Optional tours are payable in USD or local currency (EGP). We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak seasons.
While our packages are comprehensive, travelers should budget for:
We advise carrying small amounts of local currency (EGP) for convenience, especially for tipping and shopping at local markets.
Tipping (“baksheesh”) is a customary way to show appreciation for good service in Egypt. Though not mandatory, it is widely appreciated:
Tipping is generally not included in your package price. We recommend carrying small USD or EGP bills for tipping convenience.
Nile cruise pricing shifts with the length of the voyage, the calibre of the vessel, and what is bundled into the fare. As a broad guide, expect to pay between $600 and $900 per person for a 3-4 night sailing on a comfortable mid-range to luxury ship. Longer itineraries and higher-tier vessels with premium amenities sit above that band.
The sweet spot for a Nile cruise runs from October to April, when daytime temperatures are pleasant and the temples are a joy to explore on foot. The peak summer months of May to September are best avoided, as heat over the river can climb to punishing levels.
Absolutely. A Nile cruise is one of the most rewarding ways to see Egypt, weaving together scenic river sailing and expert-guided visits to the country’s most iconic temples and tombs. You unpack once, wake to a changing view each morning, and let the itinerary unfold in comfort.
Swimming directly in the Nile is not advised, largely due to water-quality concerns and unpredictable currents in stretches of the river. For that reason, cruise vessels do not permit guests to swim in the river itself, though most ships have a sun-deck pool for a refreshing dip.
Daytime dress on board is relaxed and casual — light, breathable fabrics work best in the Egyptian sun. Evenings lean smart-casual for dinner and onboard events, while visits to temples, tombs, and other religious or historical sites call for modest attire that covers the shoulders and knees.
