Aswan, a city in southern Egypt, is a treasure trove of historical landmarks, cultural sites, and natural beauty.
The Iberotel Crown Empress carries 128 cabins and suites, each with a private balcony over the river, and serves all passengers together in a single-seating restaurant.
The Iberotel Helio is a 5-star floating hotel with around 50 cabins and suites, each with panoramic windows, plus a lounge bar, poolside bar, and small fitness corner.
The Jaz Crown Prince is a "super deluxe"-rated cruiser with 76 large double cabins across four decks, each individually air-conditioned with a bathtub, satellite TV, and music system.
The Steigenberger Legacy offers 76 cabins across four decks, with private balconies on the main and upper decks and a full-board restaurant, lounge, and outdoor dining area.
The Jaz Regent carries 31 double cabins and 23 suites for up to 108 guests, with panoramic windows throughout and espresso machines in every suite.
Originally built for Britain’s Royal Navy in 1918 and later King Farouk’s private yacht, the SS Misr carries just 24 sleeping units, each with a private balcony and bathtub.
Finished throughout in Moroccan-inspired decor, the Movenpick MS Darakum offers 44 standard cabins, 2 deluxe cabins, and 6 suites, each with free WiFi and an espresso machine.
Sailing Lake Nasser rather than the Nile, the Movenpick MS Prince Abbas offers 65 cabins including Junior and Royal Suites, each around 22 square metres with en-suite showers and individual climate control.
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The Sabena Farida is a deluxe-class cruiser with 40 cabins across three decks, each with a private bath, LCD satellite TV with DVD player, and panoramic windows over the Nile.
Every cabin on the Al Kahila comes with a French balcony or private veranda, along with WiFi, satellite TV, and a spa and massage centre on board between Luxor and Aswan.