If you're browsing Egypt tour packages and trying to work out which one actually delivers on the "5-star" label, the Radamis II Nile Cruise is worth putting at the top of your shortlist.
Rather than treating the Nile as a scenic backdrop to a land tour, this package makes the river the whole point — a five-day, four-night sailing between Luxor and Aswan aboard the MS Radamis II, a ship that consistently earns praise for its spacious cabins, attentive service, and genuinely relaxing sun deck.
As a complete Egypt tour package, this itinerary is built to work as a standalone holiday rather than an add-on to a longer trip.
Each day pairs a guided excursion to one of Egypt's essential ancient sites — Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae Temple — with long stretches of unhurried time back onboard, where the pace slows down considerably compared to a typical multi-city tour.
It's this balance of substance and rest that shows up again and again in Radamis II Nile cruise reviews from past guests.
Everything is arranged around a fixed, transparent structure: a licensed Egyptologist guide, all entrance fees, full-board dining, and private transfers are built into the package from day one, so there's very little left to figure out once you land in Luxor.
For travelers comparing sailing options, our Nile Cruises category page lays out every ship currently running this route, while the wider Egypt Tour Packages collection is the place to look if you'd rather combine this cruise with time in Cairo or along the Red Sea.
Below, you'll find the complete breakdown of the Radamis II Nile Cruise package — day-by-day itinerary, what's included, and the practical details that matter most before you commit to booking.
Choose one of the most requested 5-star Egypt tour packages on the Luxor-Aswan route, sailing aboard the MS Radamis II
Settle into a generously sized cabin, a detail travelers frequently single out in Radamis II Nile cruise reviews
Stand beneath the 134 towering columns of Karnak Temple's hypostyle hall, the largest religious complex ever constructed
Descend into the painted burial chambers of the Valley of the Kings on Luxor's West Bank
Watch the sun dip behind Hatshepsut's terraced mortuary temple and the solitary Colossi of Memnon
Step ashore at Edfu to walk through one of the best-preserved ancient temples anywhere in the country
Explore Kom Ombo's rare double sanctuary, dedicated jointly to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus
Visit the Aswan High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk, still resting in its original granite quarry
Reach Philae Temple by boat, an island sanctuary rebuilt stone-by-stone to escape the rising waters of the Nile
Wind down each evening with full-board dining and unhurried hours on the ship's panoramic sun deck
4 nights aboard the MS Radamis II in a Nile-view cabin or suite
Full board: daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner served onboard
All guided sightseeing listed in the itinerary, led by a licensed Egyptologist
All entrance fees to the temples and sites named in the itinerary
Private, air-conditioned transfers between the ship, sites, and airport or train station
Motorboat crossing to Philae Temple
Welcome drink on embarkation and an onboard entertainment evening
Use of the ship's pool, sun deck, and panoramic lounge
All applicable service charges and taxes on the above
International or domestic flights to and from Luxor and Aswan
Egypt entry visa
Optional add-ons, such as the Abu Simbel day trip or a hot air balloon ride
Gratuities for guides, drivers, and onboard staff
Drinks beyond the included welcome beverage
Personal spending, including spa treatments, laundry, and souvenirs
Travel insurance
Your Egypt tour package begins in Luxor, the ancient city once known as Thebes. Following a private transfer, you'll board the MS Radamis II, check into your cabin, and enjoy a welcome drink before heading out that same afternoon with your Egyptologist guide. First stop: Karnak Temple, followed by Luxor Temple, particularly memorable once it's lit up after dark. Return to the ship for dinner as your first Nile sunset settles in.
Guests on this Egypt tour package are collected from their Luxor hotel, or directly from Luxor International Airport or Luxor train station, depending on how they've traveled into the city. A representative will be holding a name sign in the arrivals area, and embarkation onto the Radamis II Nile Cruise generally takes place between 12:00 and 2:00 PM on Day 1, ahead of the first afternoon's excursion.
Guests arriving in Luxor a day or more before the cruise can simply provide their hotel details at booking, and pickup will be scheduled to reach the ship on time. At the end of the itinerary, disembarkation in Aswan works the same way in reverse — a private transfer to your Aswan hotel, the train station, or Aswan International Airport, depending on your next move.
Eligibility
Children aged 14+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Confirmation
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Cancelation policy
Cancellation without loss if more than 00:00 6 days before the trip
40% of the loss will be deducted from 00:00 3 days before the trip to 00:00 on the day of the trip
After the trip starts, 60% of the loss will be deducted
Five days, four nights, and a shortlist of Egypt's most essential ancient sites — the Radamis II Nile Cruise remains one of our most booked 5-star Egypt tour packages for good reason. Cabins on this route move quickly in the popular October-to-April season, particularly for guests adding the Abu Simbel excursion. Lock in your dates now and let this package handle the details.
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