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9.2 / 10 Guest Rating

Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise - Every Thursday from Luxor for 07 & 04 Nights - Every Monday From Aswan for 03 Nights

Edrissi Dock, Cairo-Aswan eastern dessert road, Al Toud City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate.Egypt, Luxor, eg

Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise - Every Thursday from Luxor for 07 & 04 Nights - Every Monday From Aswan for 03 Nights - main view

About the Property

Luxurious Cabins with Panoramic Nile Views
The Steigenberger Minerva offers a unique experience with luxurious cabins providing breathtaking views of the Nile River. Located between the historical cities of Luxor and Aswan, guests can immerse themselves in the beauty of Egypt right from their room.

Opulent Amenities and Dining
The hotel boasts a swimming pool with a sun-lounger terrace, an opulent lounge, and bar for guests to unwind and relax. Indulge in a culinary journey at the elegantly decorated restaurant offering a mix of local and international buffet-style cuisine, or enjoy cocktails at the pool bar.

Wellness and Fitness Facilities
Guests can stay active at the gym equipped with modern cardiovascular equipment or rejuvenate at the sauna and steam bath. For ultimate relaxation, massage treatments are available to soothe any aches and pains.

Experience luxury and comfort at Steigenberger Minerva - Book your stay now for an unforgettable Nile cruise experience.

Facilities & Amenities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Paid WiFi
Outdoor furniture
Key access
24-hour security
Front desk (limited hours)
Free pool cabanas

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out08:00 AM

Property Notes

Please check your visa requirements before you travel. Please note that the below-mentioned visits in the itinerary are not included in the room rate and would be charged separately. The Itinerary of the cruise is based on every Thursday departure from Luxor for 4 nights or 7 nights, and every Monday departure from Aswan for 3 nights. For detailed information of the trip, please check the below; - Every Thursday departure from Luxor to Aswan for 4 Nights (Please refer to day 1 to Day 4 of the below itinerary). - Every Thursday departure from Luxor to Aswan for 7 Nights (Please refer to Day 1 to Day 7 of the below itinerary). - Every Monday departure from Aswan to Luxor for 3 Nights (Please refer to Day 5 to Day 7 of the below itinerary). Itinerary Day 1: Luxor Embarkation followed by lunch on board. Guests can enjoy leisure time during the afternoon. Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor. Day 2: Luxor / Esna After breakfast, visit the East Bank of Luxor where guests can walk among the colossal temple of Amun Ra and the avenue of the sphinxes between the Karnak and Luxor temples. Back on board for lunch. In the afternoon, the ship will sail to Edfu via Esna. Dinner and overnight on board. Day 3: Esna / Edfu / Kom Ombo Guests will discover the huge temple dedicated to the God Horus in Edfu by horse carriage and tour it with their guide. Guests will visit the colorful local bazaars on their way (where they can buy souvenirs). Lunch on board. Sail to Kom Ombo. Dinner and overnight on board. Day 4: Aswan This day, the boat sails to Aswan. Once in Aswan; guests will go off shore for the visits of the gigantic high dam, unfinished Obelisque and splendid Philae temple of Isis, the mother goddess. Dinner and overnight on board the ship in Aswan. Day 5: Aswan An optional visit to Abu simbel. A visit the botanical garden by felucca. Overnight in Aswan. Day 6: Kom Ombo / Luxor In the early morning, the ship will sail to Kom Ombo, where guests will visit the unusual double temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the god Haroeris. Lunch on board while sailing to Luxor. Day 7: Luxor After breakfast it is time to focus on the West Bank of Luxor: guests will explore the great valleys of the Kings & Queens where generations of Pharaohs and Nobles were buried in crypts carved into the cliffs and guarded by the two huge Colossi of Memnon. You will then visit the temple of Queen Hatchepsut. Guests will enjoy lunch and afternoon free on board. Dinner and overnight in Luxor. Day 8: Luxor Check out after breakfast. A deposit may be required at the property.

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Guest Reviews

9.2
Exceptional59 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the friendly and helpful staff and frequently praise the delicious and varied food.

Categories

Cleanliness8.7
Service10.0
Location8.7
Room Quality9.1
Amenities8.1
Value for Money9.6
Food and Beverage9.8
Overall Experience9.6

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KarinefrFR
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 5, 2026

"Bon bateau de croisière avec de très bonnes cabines"

8.0

Bon bateau, cabine confortable avec fenêtre qui s’ouvre sur le Nil, personnel très gentil et professionnel, deck et piscine propres et bien entretenus

La nourriture variée mais assez fade et neutre

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RogerbeBE
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 30, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0

Comfortable boat, great staff, good organisation

Internet was VERY bad

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PeterdeDE
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extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 18, 2026

"Sehr freundlicher Service."

7.0

Das Personal war immer und überall sehr freundlich. Das Essen war sehr schmackhaft und gut.

Das Schiff ist sehr in die Jahre gekommen ( Renovierung von Grund auf nötig). Die Luft auf dem Nil ist fast immer vom Dieselgeruch der Schiffe überlagert. Der Rasen aus Plastik auf den Sonnendecks geht gar nicht.

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ChiaraitIT
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family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 7, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0

La crociera è bella e rilassante e sicuramente la consiglierei. La nave ha delle camere molto pulite e confortevoli, il cibo è di buona qualità e varietà. I ragazzi che rifanno le camere sono simpaticissimi e bravissimi con le decorazioni

Praticamente zero comunicazioni ore partenza, nonostante i nostri messaggi. Il costo delle escursioni (350 dollari) è altissimo e non c'è possibilità di farne solo alcuni; noi abbiamo optato per organizzazione privata e abbiamo speso meno di un terzo. Non ci sono grandi servizi a parte il bar e una piccola piscina.

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NicolasesES
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 3, 2026

"Bonita forma de visitar el Nilo"

7.0

La habitación muy cómoda, el personal simpático y atento y la comida muy buena

Wifi inexistente (dijeron que era débil pero ni siquiera funcionaba) Falta de comunicación (nunca nos avisaron donde teníamos que embarcar y luego no había un plan de cada día, teníamos que preguntar los horarios cada vez para comidas, visitas, etc.)

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DaveauAU
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 19, 2026

"Great way to see the sites and experience the Nile, comfortable and worth the expense."

8.0

I have done many cruises with the big companies but my room on the Minerva was by far the best lots of space with a big bathroom. Food was more than good drinks are reasonable considering it’s a cruise. It’s very quiet. There was actually more staff than passengers which can be a plus for most people but yeah it was a pleasant three or four days. I highly recommend doing the tours with a guide. The guides are exceptional so knowledgeable they are professionals you can’t really do all the temples without them. I had a good room mid ship which helps as I had seen reviews where others had to sleep in the bathroom to avoid the noise of the engines the engines do run 24/7 even when you docked. It is special going down the Nile seeing the valley of the Kings etc . It is a more expensive way of doing it but it beats the rat race out there. I enjoyed myself.

Finding the ship was an awful experience. It’s not hard to put a sign on the gangway you are docked on to The ships are sometimes do two or three deep next to another one so you cannot even see the name of the ship you were boarding. I had a terrible experience. I’d ask one person where it was and all they wanted to do was palm me off into their dodgy taxi drivers to take me. It was an absolute nightmare. I was walking around in the heat with my luggage going through construction sites, everybody with their handout not good enough!! stick a sign up people . I’m a solo traveller and the first meal I had I was placed on a table and said this is where you sit every time. I was sat on a very long table on my own every single meal. I had made friends in the end and I still had to sit on my own. It was bizarre bordering on totally weird. I also wasn’t keen on the lack of communication. What was going on? I had tours booked two or three times each day. That I booked through the ship The guides were good. They come and get you but you really need to keep on everybody to know what time you’re getting collected. First night I got basic program slipped under the door. That’s it. None for the second or third night you gotta wing it. If you’re reading this considering it it’s okay. It’s a quiet cruise. It really suits 70+-year-olds. I’m a 50-year-old solo traveller and the young guys at the bars were really confused and thought it comical that I was all alone on this ship with no woman LOL I wouldn’t do it again for that reason. I don’t know what I was expecting but if I hadn’t made friends from my own country, I would’ve been bored out of my mind.

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FadicaCA
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 16, 2026

"Good"

1.0

Very poor customer service. The receptionist Yasser is a liar, keep making stories and lies. Avoid this place and this cruise.

Old, used, outdated property with poorly trained staff

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ArthurdeDE
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 9, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
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JackcaCA
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 19, 2026

"Very Good"

7.0
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MaddalenafrFR
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 9, 2026

"Very Good"

7.0

Nel range commerciale è una delle migliori crociere per rapporto qualità prezzo. Lo staff è estremamente professionale, la cucina considerando lo spazio offre una varietà e una qualità soddisfacente, e la pulizia delle camere è buona.

Si tratta di una struttura un po vecchiotta. In generale è tenuta piuttosto bene ma dovrebbero prestare attenzione alla biancheria (Lisa e ingrigita). Per il resto la sola nota dolente è il wi fi, veramente pessimo.

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