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Long Nile Cruises from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan

Experience Ancient Egypt in a way you never imagined possible, with our unforgettable Nile cruises from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan. Live in the lap of luxury as you cruise along this vast stretch of river, stopping numerous times to visit and explore Egypt’s most famous antiquities, along with many ancient temples and tombs that are beyond the reach of regular Nile River cruises sailing between Luxor and Aswan alone.

Enjoy daily excursions; onboard entertainment; fine cuisine, and 5-Star luxury accommodation, from the moment you arrive, to the moment you leave. Now you well and truly can follow in the footsteps of great pharaohs, and you can do it in absolute style.

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Nile Cruises from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan

Nile cruises from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan have been meticulously planned and structured specifically for people who want to fully immerse themselves in Ancient Egypt’s fascinating history. Most Nile River cruises sail from Luxor to Aswan and from Aswan to Luxor, which unfortunately means that most Nile cruise passengers never get to visit and explore the many ancient monuments that are located between Cairo and Luxor.

Boarding Your Nile Cruise in Cairo

When you arrive at Cairo International Airport, you will be met in person by your dedicated tour manager. Once you have passed through immigration, your tour manager will assist you in any way they can, and then they, along with one of our drivers, will escort you in a modern air-conditioned vehicle to the port area where you will board a luxury Nile River cruise ship .

After embarkation, passengers typically have the remainder of the day for themselves, unless stated otherwise in your chosen tour itinerary. This free time allows passengers to relax and familiarize themselves with the ship and its many amenities. A good 5-Star dinner is provided onboard the vessel in the evening, after which you can continue relaxing or head out into the city on your own.

On the second day of your cruise vacation, you will enjoy a visit to two fascinating attractions: the world-famous Egyptian Museum , and the iconic Giza Plateau where you will have time to explore the Great Pyramids of Giza and the massive Sphinx statue which are located on the outskirts of Cairo. Today’s sightseeing is broken into two, with the museum featured in the morning, and the pyramids featured in the afternoon, following lunch at a good local restaurant.

Once your sightseeing tour is over, you will be taken back to the cruise ship in time for dinner. Your cruise ship will remain in Cairo for the night, so guests are welcome to venture out on their own in the evening, or they can simply relax onboard.

Let the Nile Cruise Sailing Begin

As a general rule, cruise ships make an early morning departure from Cairo on the third day, and they spend the day sailing to Beni Suef, a journey which takes approximately 12 hours. This makes today a wonderful day for relaxing out on the water, while you are watching the world go by. By the time you arrive at Beni Suef, it will be too late for any sightseeing tours, so those only take place the next day, when you will be taken to see the wonderful Maydom Pyramid, and also the amazing Dahshour Pyramids.

Both these sites are only a short drive from Beni Suef, and both are definitely worth visiting. They are also good examples of ancient monuments which are not usually visited by people who book regular Nile River cruises that only run between Luxor and Aswan .

While cruise itineraries can and do vary from one specific cruise to another, all our Nile cruises from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan dock at multiple destinations along the way.

After spending one or two nights on the ship at Beni Suef, cruise ships then continue on their way, stopping at stopping at numerous other places such as:

• Tel El Amarna

If you have booked a Nile cruise from Cairo to Aswan, then the vessel you are on will continue on from Luxor, stopping at:

Nile cruises from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan include significantly more sightseeing opportunities when compared to most other Nile River cruises, simply because most cruises only run between Luxor and Aswan.

As can be seen above, cruise ships generally only make two stops between Luxor and Aswan, while they can make six or more stops between Cairo and Luxor. However, it should also be noted that cruises from Luxor to Aswan and Aswan to Luxor include visits to some of Egypt’s most famous and most treasured ancient sites, including Valley of the Kings , Valley of Queens , and Philae Temple , to name only a few.

Nile Cruises from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan – Top Attractions

As has been mentioned at the top of this page, you will enjoy visiting some of the Ancient World’s most iconic monuments, even before you set sail from Cairo, and once you leave Cairo, the sightseeing literally doesn’t stop until you disembark in Aswan. Below, you will find a list of the various places where these cruise ships stop, and what attractions you will be visiting during these places:

Your stop at Beni Suef typically includes two excursions, one to the Maydom Pyramid and one to the Dahshour pyramids. Located just a short distance from Beni Suef, is a site that is home to one large pyramid and several smaller mastabas. The large pyramid, also known as the Maydom Pyramid, is believed to be the second pyramid ever built in Egypt, and it was originally constructed for Pharaoh Huni who was the last pharaoh of the 3 rd dynasty.

Your second excursion will be to the Dahshour pyramids at an ancient royal necropolis which is also only a short drive from Beni Suef. The necropolis is best known for two particular pyramids, the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, both of which are amongst the oldest and best-preserved pyramids in the country. Both were built during the reign of Pharaoh Sneferu who ruled between 2613 BC and 2589 BC.

While docked at Minya, you can expect to visit Tuna El Gebel and Ashmunein. Tuna El Gebel was the royal necropolis of Khmun. The area is home to several antiquities, including the treasured Boundary Stelae of Akhenaten. Because of this relic’s historical significance, it has since been enclosed with glass in order to try and prevent further erosion. The necropolis is also home to various other interesting sites, including the catacombs that were dug under the necropolis for the purpose of storing mummified falcons, baboons, and etc.

Your next excursion of the day will be to an area which is home to several tombs, including the Tomb of Baqet III, the Tomb of Khety, the Tomb of Amenemhet, and the Tomb of Khnumhotep II.

Tel El Amarna and Asyut

You won’t be staying at Tel El Amarna overnight, but you will enjoy an excursion to see a collection of ancient tombs known as the Northern Tombs. These include the tombs of Ahmose, Meryre, Pentu, Panehesy. After these tombs, you’ll visit the Royal Tomb of Akhenaten, the Great Palace of King Akhenaten, and finally the “Small” and “Great” temples of Aten.

After your sightseeing opportunities at Tel El Amarna, cruise ships continue on to Asyut, where they usually tie up for the night. Asyut is essentially just a stopover, and ships continue on their journey the following morning.

Sohag and El Balyana

The trip from Asyut to Sohag takes approximately 8 hours which means you get to enjoy another wonderfully relaxing day on the water. Nile cruises from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan typically include an overnight stop at Sohag, and then they leave for El Balyana the following morning. The cruise to Balyana only takes a couple of hours, usually arriving shortly after breakfast.

If your chosen Nile cruise itinerary includes a stop at El Balyana, you will enjoy a visit to Abydos Temple , also known as the Temple of Seti. This is considered to be one of Egypt’s most important ancient sites, not least because of the fact that it had gained a cult-like status at one point in history. Sadly, not much remains of the actual city, other than the temple.

After this excursion, cruise ships continue on towards Qena, usually arriving in the late afternoon or early evening.

Your stop in Qena includes a visit to Dandarah Temple which is located only a short distance away from the area where the cruise ships dock. Rather than being a single temple, this site is a temple complex, and it is one of the best-preserved temple complexes of Ancient Egypt. There really is a lot to see at this site, and almost the entire site is accessible to visitors. In fact, visitors could once explore the entire site, including the crypts and the roof for example. However, the second stage of the roof, along with the highest part of the roof, has now been closed to tourists after a tourist fell to her death more than a decade ago.

Sightseeing at Luxor takes place over a period of two days. One day will be reserved for sightseeing on the East Bank where you will enjoy visiting places such as Luxor Temple and the sprawling Karnak Temple complex. Karnak in particular is one of the most popular and most visited ancient sites in the country.

What started off as a temple, later went on to become an entire city of temples, an undertaking which lasted for more than 2,000 years. Today, most of the city lies in ruins, but there is still so much to see. In fact, some solo travelers revisit the site several times during their stay in Luxor .

Your second day in Luxor will see you visiting the West Bank, where you will enjoy visiting more of Egypt’s most treasured sites, including Valley of the Kings and the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut . Queen Hatshepsut’s temple was dedicated to the sun god Amun, and it was once also known as Holy of Holies. This impressive shrine was painstakingly carved out of the cliffs on the west bank of the Nile. It is fair to say that this must be one of the most striking and most fascinating ancient temples ever discovered.

Valley of the Kings features in all our Nile cruise itineraries because it is one of many sites which nearly all visitors long to see. It is a sprawling ancient necropolis where archeologists have uncovered more than 60 royal tombs, including the tomb of King Tutankhamen .

Nile Cruises from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan will make sure you get to explore all the top attractions in Luxor.

All cruises heading to or from Aswan will stop at Edfu. Some cruises include an overnight stay, while others only stop long enough to allow for a tour to Edfu Temple . This temple lay buried beneath the desert sands for more than 2,000 years, and as a result, it is one of the country’s best-preserved ancient temples, and one which is definitely well worth seeing.

At Kom Ombo, passengers will be taken to see the wonderful Kom Ombo Temple which was dedicated to two gods, Horus the falcon-headed god, and Sobek the crocodile god. What makes this temple so incredibly fascinating is the fact that it is essentially a twin temple complex, with one being a mirror image of the other. Other than this, they were built identically in every way so as not to offend either of the two gods to which they were dedicated.

Our Nile cruises from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan terminate at Aswan, but nonetheless, you will still get to enjoy some sightseeing while you are here. Enjoy a wonderful outing that will see you visiting places such as the spectacular Aswan High Dam , Philae Temple , and the Colossi of Memnon . Philae Temple is particularly fascinating, and it features in virtually all good quality Nile River cruise itineraries.

You will experience the highlights of Aswan with our amazing Nile Cruises from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan.

Some cruise packages will also include one or more other attractions in and around Aswan. Also, it is quite often possible for passengers to book an optional tour to the famous Abu Simbel temples while they are in Aswan. Finally, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Cairo where you will be met by one of our tour managers who will then escort you to international departures for your flight back home.

Board and Lodging

All our Nile cruises from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan focus on luxury and comfort. If your chosen tour itinerary includes one or more nights in a hotel, you can be sure that you will be staying only in the very best luxury hotels. However, most board and lodging will be onboard whichever cruise ship features in your chosen itinerary.

Once you embark for your Nile Cruise from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan, will enjoy full board and lodging for the duration of your cruise. The cruise ships that feature in our tours are all luxuriously furnished and beautifully decorated in order to ensure that all passengers enjoy a true 5-Star experience across all services and amenities. Spend your nights sleeping in a luxury cabin or suite, dine on fine world class cuisine, and feel free to use all the many amenities which are available on these select river boats.

5-Star Service

From the moment you arrive in Egypt for your Nile Cruise from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan, to the moment you leave, our unwavering commitment to our customers means you are guaranteed a bespoke experience which you will never forget.

For your comfort and convenience, all transfers throughout our tours are done in modern air-conditioned vehicles, and all excursions take place in the company of a certified multilingual Expert guide who is always more than happy to share their vast amount of knowledge with whoever wants it.

If you like the idea of spending a relatively long time on the water in absolute comfort and style, and you really want to see as many ancient sites as possible, then our Nile cruises from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan are definitely worth checking out.

• Some of these extended Nile River cruises depart from Aswan and Terminate in Cairo, rather than the other way around. However, both options include visits to all the places mentioned in the above post.
• The cost of your Nile Cruise from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan package includes domestic airfare for flights if mentioned in the itineraries.

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Explore the best of egypt by a long nile cruise from cairo to luxor.

A unique long sailing tour From Cairo to Luxor takes you from the miracles of the Giza Pyramids and the shiny treasures of the Egyptian museum to sail amid the precious pharaonic temples. This Long Nile Cruise from Cairo to Luxor is a journey that dates back to ancient Egypt, to live like a pharaoh and transfer amid the majesty of ancient Egypt until arriving at the magnificence of Thebe, Luxor now.

This Long Nile Cruise from Cairo to Luxor is a perfect way to charmingly experience a long relaxing sailing that arrives you at most top Egypt attractions, starting from Cairo sightseeing to Minya, Sohag, Qena, and Luxor.

Each historical spot takes you to its fantastic to be in the heart of events of a great era of ancient Egypt. This Long Nile Cruise from Cairo to Luxor escorts you to Egypt Pyramids, Old Cairo, Tuna El Gabal, Bani Hassan Tombs, Tell Al Amarna, Abydos Temple, Dendera Temple. And also, Luxor’s top attractions; Luxor Temple , Karnak Temple , Hatshepsut Temple, and Valley of the Kings.

Trip Summary

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Arrival at Cairo

Nile cruise embarking.

Our professional pickup service waits for you at Cairo airport to find your tour manager is on your flight arrival, ready to finalize all your airport formalities. After that, your luggage is carried on a private air-conditioned vehicle. Take your comfortable seat in this private vehicle. Then, with the accompany of your tour manager, arrive at the Nile Cruise. Your private tour manager finalizes your check-in procedures on the Nile Cruise. Spend a lovely time with the magical view of the Nile onboard your Nile Cruise.

Overnight In Cairo- Your Day Includes Dinner Meal.

Cairo pyramids day tour, giza pyramids – sphinx- saqqara pyramid- memphis - dahshour pyramids.

First of all, relish a tasty breakfast on board your Nile Cruise. After that, your private Egyptologist takes you on a journey amid pharaonic architectural genius while the mysteries of the pharaohs here and there; a spots full of the pharaohs’ magic and wonders. It is the Giza Pyramids Plateau to be in the heart of the golden era of ancient Egypt and its majesty. Visit the Great Pyramid of Khufu , Pyramid of Khafre , and Pyramid of Menkaure . You have the opportunity to visit the Khufu Pyramid from inside. And also, you meet six pyramids dedicated to the old kingdom queens and the Mortuary Temple of Khafre . Then, meet this legendary pharaonic guard and the puzzles around it, the Great Statue of the Sphinx . From panorama Pyramids where you take dazzling photos with this majesty of ancient Egypt, your pyramids tour ends. But still, your journey continues in the old kingdom of ancient Egypt.

At first, enjoy a delicious Egyptian lunch meal at a local restaurant view the Giza Pyramids. After that, your Egyptologist escorts you to the Saqqara pyramid to see the first limestone structure in the history of mankind, and the first form of the pyramid, The Step Pyramid of King Djoser.

Then, to the first capital in ancient Egypt and the open-air pharaonic museum, Memphis tour, where you meet giant pharaonic statues.

After that, you visit Dahshour Pyramids , where the first attempts of building a correct-formed pyramid were set, viewing the Bent Pyramid & the Red Pyramid .

Next, your Egyptologist accompanies you back to your Nile Cruise. Spend a relaxing night on board your Nile cruise with a lovely dinner meal.

Overnight In Cairo- Your Day Includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Meals.

Cairo sightseeing day tour, egyptian museum – old cairo day tour.

Firstly, have a delicious breakfast meal on board your Nile Cruise. After that, your Egyptologist escorts you to Tahrir Square, the heart of Cairo, to visit the Egyptian museum , wandering amid two floors teeming with the Pharaonic shiny artifacts and treasures, including Tut collection and rare artifacts.

Then, you return back to your Nile cruise for a relaxing time and lunch meal. After that, your Egyptologist escorts you to Old Cairo, crossing Babylon castle to visit the historical churches and walk in the same footsteps of the Holy Family to arrive at St. Sergius and Bacchus Church , then to the Hanging Church , and finally, Ben Ezra Synagogue .

After that, visit the first Islamic architecture was set in Egypt, Amr ibn al-Aas mosque .

Finally, your Egyptologist returns you back to your Nile Cruise for dinner.

Sail To Beni Suef

A fantastic day to spend a relaxing, unforgettable sailing for around 12 hours. Enjoy your day.

Overnight In Beni Suef - Your Day Includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Meals.

Sailing to minya.

Another relaxing sailing day to Minya, this city that is full of majestic monuments and landmarks.

Overnight In Minya - Your Day Includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Meals.

Minya attractions day tour, tuna el gabal & bani hassan.

Enjoy your breakfast meal. After that, your Egyptologist takes you to visit the ancient Egyptian gods in Tuna El Gabal amid dazzling ancient Egyptian Pharaonic, Ptolemaic, Greco, and Roman designs. Your visit includes the necropolis of Khmun , the Tomb of Petosiris , the tomb of Isadora , and the sacred catacombs of Thoth .

After that, your Egyptologist returns you back to have your lunch meal on board your Nile Cruise.

Then, your Egyptologist escorts you to be amid the real pharaonic life, seeing accurate details of the pharaonic world via vibrant inscriptions that they had carved by their hands in the tombs of Bani Hassan . Your visit includes the Tomb of Baqet III , Tomb of Khety , Tomb of Amenemhet , and Tomb of Khnumhotep II . After that, your Egyptologist accompanies you back to your Nile Cruise for a dinner meal and a relaxing time.

Minya Sightseeing

Sailing to tel el amarna.

A charming morning in the heart of the Nile for a relaxing sailing to this ancient Egyptian capital that had witnessed a religious revolution by the leading of this great pharaonic king, Akhenaton. Tall Al Amarna that had changed the ancient Egyptian religious beliefs and caused great changes in ancient Egypt. A magical spot is full of monuments and ancient Egyptian homes and the Great Palace of King Akhenaten.

First of all, you have your breakfast, and then your Egyptologist escorts you to Tell El Amarna. Next, you return back to your Nile Cruise for a lovely sailing to Assiut.

From your Nile Cruise board, a beautiful landmark shines to enjoy seeing it while you are in the heart of the Nile; it is Prince Tawadros Monastery .

Overnight In Assyut - Your Day Includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Meals.

Sailing to sohag.

Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner with the sailing, and a night party on your Nile Cruise board.

Overnight In Sohag - Your Day Includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Meals.

Sailing to qena, temple of ramses ii at abydos.

Full day sailing to Qena, visit Abydos Temple by the accompany of your Egyptologist to witness the glory of this pharaonic temple with its unique architectural plan, the beauty of its bright inscriptions, the splendor of its vivid colors, in addition to the rare drawings.

After that, your Nile Cruise completes the sailing to Naga Hammadi Bridges.

Overnight In Qena - Your Day Includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Meals.

Qena sightseeing day tour.

Firstly, have your breakfast and relish the sailing to Qena. After that, your Egyptologist escorts you to a magnificent pharaonic façade that takes you to the dazzle of ancient Egypt amid great statues, precious decorations, and inscriptions; it is the magic of Hathor city Dendera Temple .

After that, return back to your Nile Cruise for a lunch meal and a lovely sailing to Luxor.

Overnight In Luxor - Your Day Includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Meals.

Luxor sightseeing day tour.

A day amid the majesty of Thebes, the ancient Egyptian capital that includes one-third of the world monuments. From the magic of the west bank, Theben Necropolis, meet these great pharaonic royal tombs with their charming decorations in the Valley of the Kings and live an unforgettable time amidst the secrets of the pharaohs. Then, the glory of this magnificent temple that was carved in the heart of a mountain in a genius way appears amazingly to take you to the reign of this woman that ruled ancient Egypt powerfully; it is the Temple of Hatshepsut .

After that, the dazzle of the east bank of Luxor, where the daily life of the pharaohs was, attracts you to visit the largest temple in ancient Egypt, Karnak Temple . Next, you visit The Luxor temple and wander amid the eras of Amenhotep III (1390-52 BC), Tutankhamun (1336-27 BC), Horemheb (1323-1295 BC) and Rameses II (1279-13 BC).

Finally, your representative returns you back to your Nile Cruise.

Departure Day to Home

The last day of this nile cruise from cairo to luxor itinerary.

Have a lovely breakfast in the morning on the Nile Cruise board. After that, your representative facilitates your check-out to go ahead to Luxor airport for the departure to home.

the itinerary package includes

• Meet and assist from Cairo airport.
• Two transfers from/to Cairo & Luxor airport via private air-conditioned vehicle.
• 12-day full-board accommodation in a lovely Nile Cruise.
• Transfers from your Nile Cruise to all sites and landmarks that are mentioned in the itinerary by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
• Egyptologist accompanies you throughout the itinerary to all the mentioned sites and activities.
• 11 breakfast meals, 10 Lunch meals, 11 dinner meals.
• Daily bottled water at the vehicle during the tour.
• Drop off service at Luxor airport.
• Taxes & service charges.

the itinerary package excludes

• Entry Visa to Egypt.
• International flight tickets.
• Tickets and entrance fees to all the sites and landmarks in the itinerary.
• Any sites/activities/meals do not be mentioned in the itinerary.
• Personal needs & Tipping.

Tour Attractions and Highlights

• The Giza Pyramids
• Pyramid of King Cheops
• Pyramid of Chefren
• Pyramid of Menkaure
• The Great Sphinx
• Saqqara Pyramid
• Memphis Egypt
• Dahshur Pyramids
• The Red Pyramid in Dahshur
• The Bent Pyramid in Dahshur
• The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
• Babylon Fortress
• St. Sergius and Bacchus Church
• The Hanging Church Cairo
• Ben Ezra Synagogue
• Amr Ibn Al- Aas Mosque
• Tuna Al Gabal
• Bani Hassan Tombs
• Amarna Project
• Abydos Temple
• Dendera Temple
• Temple of Hatshepsut
• Valley of the Kings
• Luxor Temple
• Karnak Temple

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Start from $5247 $5772   / Person

Rates and Prices above are quoted in US Dollars per person in Double occupancy, Due to Covid 19 Triple Rates are not available. Single Supplement is 40% extra on double rate.

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• 0 - 2 Years are Free of Charge
• 2 - 6 Years get 75% discount of adult tour rates.
• 6 - 12 Years get 50% discount of adult tour rates.
• 12+ Considered adult person
• Our Rates policy for children above are applicable to children sharing rooms with their parents with Maximum 2 children per room.
• In case your tour to Egypt includes domestic air flights, an additional charge may apply for child according to flight ticket rate.

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• All Our Staff are wearing face masks during tour and they are all checked daily for negative PCR Test
• Checking Travelers’ Body Temperature upon arrival and departure.
• Regular Daily Sanitizing for all our Transportations and vehicles.
• Complementary Face-mask daily for all travelers.
• For Accommodation we deal only the licensed hotels, Nile Cruises and tourism resorts which meet with the International health regulation for maximum occupancy of fifty percent.
• We ensure keeping social distance during all our tours.
• We provide hand free sanitizer for your use with all our staff.
• Taking The necessary action immediately for travelers and team in case of any symptoms appears.
• Follow up with all travelers 24/7 to ensure our clients health and safety.

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• If you plan your tip to Egypt in winter from November till March, a Jacket and worm clothes are a must, rest of the year comfortable cotton summer clothes are OK.
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Book 4 Days Nile Cruise from Cairo and enjoy the true meaning of cruising the Nile valley for 4 days / 3 nights Luxor & Aswan Nile cruise from Cairo joined by a private Egyptologist tour guide to enjoy a marvelous journey in upper Egypt by discovering the most famous Egypt tourist attractions in Luxor and Aswan along the Nile River such as Karnak temple , Valley of the Kings , Hatshepsut temple , Philae temple , the Unfinished Obelisk , and more, after finishing your trip, catch your flight back to Cairo and transfer to your hotel.

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Why you'll love this trip:.

• Sail along River Nile over 4 days from Cairo
• Explore and relax on 4 days’ trip to cover the sights in Luxor, Aswan, Edfu and Kom Ombu.
• Very comfortable trip: Domestic flights are Included as well as all the meals.
• Your private, Egyptologist guide provides undivided attention and an insider’s perspective of all the historical sightseeing’s
• Savor the timeless experience that is a Nile cruise as you sail from Aswan to Luxor on an indulgent ship
• Tour is suitable for all ages and all genders.

Attractions highlight

Valley of the kings.

Situated on the ancient site of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings is the ancient burial ground of many of Egypt's New Kingdom rulers, most famed collection tombs.

Hatshepsut Temple

Hatshepsut temple is a reflection of the mortuary temple of Mentuhotep II and was constructed alongside that 11th dynasty structure.

Karnak Temple

Located on the east bank of the Nile, Karnak Temple Complex consists of a number of temples. Its name was given as in Arabic Karnak means fortified village.

Luxor Temple

Where is Luxor Temple located?  This temple might be the greatest testament to why Luxor has earned its nickname, “The World’s Largest Outdoor Museum”.

Edfu Temple

The Temple of Horus at Edfu is widely considered to be the most impressive of all of the Nile-side temples along the journey between Luxor and Aswan. It is a required stop by all of the cruise ships that make the trip, also stopping at Esna and Kom Ombo

Kom Ombo is located approx. 40 Km north from Aswan. The temple of Kom Ombo was built on the honor of two deities the crocodile-headed Sobek, and Haroeris.

Philae Temple

Philae Temple one of the most picturesque in all of Egypt. It sits on Aglika Island just south of the old Aswan Dam and you must ride a water taxi to the island to get to the ruins.

Aswan High Dam

he High Dam was built 1960, and it was the most heralded part of President Gamal Abdel Nasser’s effort to develop Egypt for all Egyptians.

Day 1: Flight from Cairo to Aswan & Aswan Day Tour

Our representative will meet you at the lobby of your hotel in Cairo to transfer you to Cairo airport to take your flight to Aswan to start your Nile cruise from Cairo.

Upon arrival at Aswan airport, you will join your Egyptologist tour guide to discover the great city of Aswan, including The High Dam, which has been erected by the Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 AD to protect Egypt from the Nile flood.

After that you will enjoy sailing on the Nile River by a motor boat till reach Agilika Island, where you will visit Temple of Philae, which was erected during the Gaeco-Roman period and was dedicated to goddess Isis (mother of god Horus).

Finally you will be escorted to visit one of the marvelous sightseeing in Aswan, The Unfinished Obelisk, which was made out of red granite and was dedicated to god Amun Ra.

After finishing your day tour, you will transfer to your Nile cruise for check in and overnight.

Meals included:

Day 2: koum oumbo & edfu.

Breakfast will be served on board your ship. After that you will join your Egyptologist tour guide to visit one of the most wonderful temples in Egypt, Temple of Kom Ombo, where the two gods Sobek & Haroeris were worshipped for a while. Get back to your ship and enjoy your lunch on the sun deck, watching the unique landscape of the great river Nile.

Afternoon, enjoy chariot riding to Temple of Horus in Edfu, which is considered to be one of the most well preserved temples in Egypt. After finishing your tour, you will be transferred back to your ship.

Enjoy relaxing on board your ship. Dinner will be served on board. At night Egyptian Folkloric Show party will be operated by staff on board.

Day 3: Luxor West Bank – Luxor ON

Breakfast on the Nile cruise. After that you will start your magical tour in Thebes, the sacred land by exploring the wet bank of Luxor including Valley of the Kings, which considers as the royal cemetery of the Theban kings and rulers of ancient Egypt, and the place where our Pharaohs were buried.

After that, you will proceed to visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. This temple is considered as one of the most wonderful examples of the Architecture in ancient Egypt, because it was totally carved inside the mountain.

At the end of the tour you will visit Colossi of Memnon, which is belonging to king Amenhotep III. After that you will return to your ship to have your lunch. Afternoon, free at leisure. Dinner and overnight on the cruise.

Day 4: Check out – Luxor East Bank

Check out after breakfast (at 08:00 AM). After that you will enjoy your tour discovering the East Bank of Luxor, including the most wonderful Karnak Temples Complex, which is considered to be the biggest complex construction in the world covering an area of a hundred.

Finish your lovely tour in Temple of Luxor,built by one of the kings of the 12th dynasty & completed by the well know king Ramses II.

After finishing your day tour, you will be transferred by private A-C van to Luxor airport to fly to Cairo.

What's Included

3 nights on board the 5* Standard Nile Cruise

Plane, Nile River Cruise, Private air-conditioned vehicle

3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners

• Meet and greet service at airports and other points of embarkation and disembarkation
• Domestic Flights: (Cairo / Aswan) and (Luxor / Cairo)
• All transfers
• All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the 4 day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor itinerary
• Entrance fees to all sights
• English speaking guide for all excursions
• Bottled water during your tours
• All service charges and taxes

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• International airfare
• Entry visa to Egypt
• Entrance fee for the Tomb of Tutankhamen at Valley of the Kings
• Personal spending money
• Optional activities
• Tipping money

Standard Accommodations

May to august from : $ 768, per person in triple room, per person in double room, per person in single room, september to april from : $ 878, deluxe accommodations, may to august from : $ 960, september to april from : $ 1098, ultra deluxe accommodations, may to august from : $ 1382, september to april from : $ 1580, luxury accommodations, may to august from : $ 1536, september to april from : $ 1756.

Prices Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

Children Policy 0 - 01.99 Free of Charge 2 - 05.99 pay 25% of tour price 6 - 11.99 pay 50% of tour price 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.

Notes : Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 Children in one Room)

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195 Nile river cruises from Cairo with 6,674 reviews

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Best Of Egypt - 5* Cruise

Had an amazing experience on best of Egypt tour! Could not speak more highly of the experience.

• 10% deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

Nile Jewel - 5* Cruise

A variety of experiences both day and night, cruise up the Nile was great, gravity resort was superb, pyramids awesome, lots of temples

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Pharaohs Nile Cruise Adventure - Return Flights Included

What an amazing experience! We had a wonderful time and was treated so professionally all the way. The tour guides were outstanding. Ahmed in Cairo, an archeologists himself was amazing. Gabe was great. On the boat tour our guide was Ahmed. Great person, great knowledge and very good sense of humor. Well done Harry for arranging everything for us

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Felucca Odyssey (5 & 4 Star Hotels)

The tour guide/ Egyptologist Mo is very knowledgeable and thoughtful throughout the tour. He ensures everything goes smoothly. Highly experienced and professional. Mo went above and beyond to ensure us beat the crowds when visiting places and so much more. Couldn’t not thank him enough for this once a life time experience! Wonderful human. :) Thank you Mo! :) Sophie

• €150 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

9 Days Nile Jewel (Cairo, Cruise, Hurghada) Superior hotels

The tour was fantastic, covering Cairo, a Nile cruise, and Hurghada. As a beginner diver, Hurghada was the highlight for me. Despite traveling during Ramadan, it was pleasant with fewer crowds at tourist sites. The success of the tour was greatly attributed to the exceptional organization by the entire team, especially Bassem our wonderful tour guide.

Egypt Nile Jewel

I started out pretty nervous but everything promised in the description of our Egypt adventure was delivered. From the TourRadar rep meeting us at the Cairo airport and getting us to the hotel. There was support throughout the 9 days. Our group guide Raemon was excellent. He tended to all the requests and special needs that came up with patience and kindness. Our Egypt experience exceeded our imagination. The schedule is full and sometimes hectic but absolutely worth it.

10-Day Ancient Egypt Tour (Superior Hotels)

The tour was very good. We actually got to book a couple of side tours.

Holiday In Egypt 4 Days – 3 Nights Nile Cruise From Cairo by Flight

This was without a doubt an absolutely perfect experience. The guide Anas could not have been more gracious, informative and knowledgeable. All of the stops were stunning and the pleasant shoreline views along the way made the whole experience exciting and charming. The meals were fantastic and everyone aboard was there to help. The day tours were exactly as described and some surprisingly fun activities on the boat only enhanced the experience. I highly recommend taking this cruise package.

Egypt Adventure

A must see destination! and the best part was it wasn't crowded at all. My guide Ahmed was one of the best guides i've ever had on any tour. He truly became a friend at the end of this adventure. Also had a great taste in music and shared some of his local favorites! Be sure to go to Abu Simbel - you will regret not going to see it! the group was great! Ahmed really gave us the keys to the country giving us every opportunity to maximize our local interaction. Hotels were great and transportation was efficient. Highlight was definitely the flucca ride up the Nile!!! sleeping under the stars was an unforgettable experience.

King Ramses - 13 days

Our family of four had an incredible time on the King Ramses II Egypt tour. It was so special to experience Egypt as a part of a well organised, fun, and educational tour with On The Go, especially with our talented and knowledgeable guide MoMo. As an Egyptologist, MoMo took us through the beautiful historical sites of Egypt with passion and a depth of knowledge, teaching us so much about each site while making the entire trip a fun and exciting experience. We loved every second of this tour, and were really impressed with the balance of historical and local Egypt, and the quality and organisation of transport and accommodation. Our guide MoMo really made our tour special, bringing together the whole group with his knowledge of Egypt, always happy to answer any questions and help out in any way he can. He truly welcomed us to Egypt as a family and we were so lucky to have a guide with such passion for his work and that displayed kindness and understanding to each and every one of us. We cannot recommend visiting Egypt enough, especially with On The Go tours. I’m sure that you too will experience a once in a lifetime trip, where MoMo and On The Go will be sure to introduce you to their culturally and historically rich country.

Best of Egypt

Great tour with a perfect mix of included activities and free time. Highly reccommended

Egypt Nile Adventure

Absolutely fabulous trip in all respects. Great schedule, saw some fantastic sights . Mina was an excellent guide and went above and beyond. Thank you.

Cairo and Nile Cruise Tours - Included Internal Flights

Wie hatten mit Diaa einen sensationellen Guide, der uns mit Humor und Intellekt das Alte Ägypten näher gebracht hat. Das Programm ist mit dem häufig sehr frühen Abfahrtszeiten schon sehr ambitioniert. Im Anschluss braucht man dann ein paar Tage zur Erholung.

• €110 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

Enchanting Egypt Tours - Internal Flights Included

Sehr gut organisierte Reise. Vor Ort ausgezeichnete Reiseführer mit hervorragenden Sprach- und Geschichtskenntnissen. Fahrer und Fahrzeuge sind top, absolut sicher und sehr angenehm.

Kingdom of Egypt - 8 Days ( Cairo , Aswan - Nile Cruise - Luxor ) & Sleeper Train Round Trip

This was a really fun trip for my family (2 kids ages 13 and 11). Our tour guides, especially “King Mina”, were very personable and knowledgeable. We learned so much about Egyptian history and I am inspired to learn more. There are several early mornings but it is well worth it. We had several hours cruising on the Nile one day which was a great chance to recuperate.

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What a wonderful experience to be in Egypt . The guide was perfect and helpful

Husband & I enjoyed a 14 night trip to Hurghada & then a Nike Cruise. George was our cruise tour guide. We found him to be considerate & knowledgeable. He spoke excellent English & had a depth & breadth of knowledge on Egyptian history that only a person with a passion for their subject could have. George was an amazing guide & I would recommend him & the tour company 100%

The tour has been awesome! Incredible sites, great organization, beautiful hotel and cruise ship, great company and truly amazing guides! Both our guide in Cairo and Ahmed, the main guide who accompanied us from Luxor and to Assuan, have been perfect! Professional, always helpful and so much fun!I really loved the experience and look forward to coming back too explore further such an incredible county and its civilization!

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On a Nile River Cruise, Discover Egypt’s Timeless Lifeline

Flowing through the heart of Egypt , the Nile River offers a glimpse into a way of life that has remained unchanged for centuries. Embark on Exquisite Egypt Nile Cruise to experience a rich immersion in the spectacular ancient wonders that line the banks of this legendary river. Joined by the best Egyptologists in the region, relish visits to unique sites - including immense and awe-inspiring Luxor , epically storied temples like Isis and Kom Ombo, and Aswan, the jewel of the Nile - as well as access to private docks in both Luxor and Aswan .

Discover it all from the seat of a boutique Egypt Nile River cruise ship with Journey To Egypt , experiencing the stylish Nile River Cruise Boats. Every moment aboard promises personalized service, luxurious amenities and legendary Egyptian hospitality, paired ideally with the expertise and authenticity that only Journey To Egypt  - the world’s leader in luxury travel - can deliver.

Recommended Nile Cruise Journeys Luxor To Aswan

4 night nile cruise from luxor to aswan.

Bask in the timeless majesty of ancient Egypt on an immersive journey through the land of the pharaohs, exploring its quintessential archaeological treasures with an expert tour guide, and cruise for four nights along the Nile. Cruises Schedule: Every Saturday Or Monday Or Thursday Tour Advantages Embark on a four-night Nile river cruise, gliding in comfort through stirring desert landscapes and going ashore to discover ancient Egypt’s most awe-inspiring sites. Descend into the tombs of the Pharaohs, in the Valley of the Kings. Marvel at the colossal statues and towering colonnade of the sprawling Temple of Luxor, and listen as your expert tour guide deciphers the scenes carved upon them. [OPTIONAL, $110 Per Person Per Trip] Journey to Abu Simbel to set eyes upon the imposing twin temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari.

8 Day Nile Cruise Luxor to Luxor

It is a journey where Egypt moves past you, children swimming in the Nile River, people riding donkeys, farmers planting their lands, fishermen in feluccas will wave back to you the same way their ancestors did to the pharaohs thousands of years ago. Our 8 Day Nile Cruise tours include visit to Valley of Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Karnak temples then enjoy the monuments in other cities along your journey to Aswan to see Edfu temple, Kom ombo temple and finally see the main monuments in Aswan, the High Dam, Philae temple, Unfinished Obelisk. Schedule: Every Saturday Or Monday Or Thursday TOUR ADVANTAGES Sail the Nile River on a 5 Star Nile Cruise. Gain entry the tomb of “the Pharaohs,” in the Valley of the Kings. Discover the archaeological icons of ancient Egypt, with your own private and expert local guides. Sail the Nile in a felucca (sailboat). Design your Day on Day 5. ""

Recommended Nile Cruise Journeys Aswan To Luxor

3 night nile cruise from aswan to luxor.

Bask in the timeless majesty of ancient Egypt on an immersive journey through the land of the pharaohs, exploring its quintessential archaeological treasures with an expert tour guide, and cruise for three nights along the Nile. Cruises Schedule: Every Friday Or Monday Or Wednesday Tour Advantages Embark on a three-night Nile river cruise, gliding in comfort through stirring desert landscapes and going ashore to discover ancient Egypt’s most awe-inspiring sites. Descend into the tombs of the Pharaohs, in the Valley of the Kings. Marvel at the colossal statues and towering colonnade of the sprawling Temple of Luxor, and listen as your expert tour guide deciphers the scenes carved upon them. (OPTIONAL, $110 Per Person Per Trip) Journey to Abu Simbel to set eyes upon the imposing twin temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari.

4 Day Nile Cruise Aswan, Abu Simbel & Luxor

On this intriguing 4 day itinerary, you can immerse yourself in ancient secret, long burial in desert sands while enjoying the welcoming culture of Egypt as you explore with Journey to Egypt. Your journey begins in Aswan and serene Philae temple and set out for Abu Simbel to admire the great temple of Ramesse II. A picturesque voyage along the Nile River brings you to Kom Ombo and Edfu city, where you’ll visit the temple of Hours, It’s one of Egypt best preserved temples. Luxor is next, satisfy your curiosity at the great temples of Luxor, Karnak and remarkable Valley of the Kings, here you’ll enjoy privileged access to the tombs of the Pharaohs, and exquisite preserved site. Cruises Schedule: Every Friday Or Monday Or Wednesday

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Recommended journeys to egypt, 11 day cairo & cruise 7 night.

This journey is the ideal way to see Egypt. Not only can you enjoy the wonderful ancient sites along the Nile, from Luxor to Aswan but also Visit famous Pyramids of Giza, feel an authentic spirit of old Cairo ! Be sure, it will be one of the most exciting Egypt tours, you’ve ever made! Highlights Discover Egypt on a special holiday departure, including seven-night Nile cruise. Ride Like a Local on camel back and sail the Nile in a felucca (sailboat). Gain entry the tomb of “the boy king,” Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings. Discover the archaeological icons of ancient Egypt, with your own private and expert local guides. Design your Day on Day 7.

5 Day Cairo & Nile Cruise

This cultural tour will start in Cairo, where you'll explore the bustling city and visit the Pyramids of Giza, before embarking on a three-night cruise on the Nile River during which you'll visit Egypt's most famous temples including Philae temple. You'll then set sail on the Nile to Luxor with stops in Kom Ombo and Edfu. In Luxor, you'll do a tour of this historic city and visit the Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and others before returning to Cairo to board your departure flight home. Highlights Discover the Great Pyramids of Giza. Visit one of Egypt's largest surviving temples during a Nile River cruise. Sail along the Nile River to Luxor. Walk through the Valley of the Kings.

12 Day Cairo, Cruise & Hurghada

Explore the top sights of Egypt. Tailor-made Travel package for your holiday includes Cairo, Nile cruise and Red Sea in Hurghada. Visit the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, Old Cairo, and Saladin’s Citadel. Then Travel to Aswan to embark on a Nile Cruise to Luxor. Enjoy the beautiful scenery along the Nile. End your trip relaxing on the beach in Hurghada. Highlights Sail on a three-night Nile River cruise on a 5 Star Nile Cruise. Sail the Nile in a felucca (sailboat). Ride like a Local on camel back. Gain entry the tomb of “the Pharaohs,” in the Valley of the Kings. Discover the archaeological icons of ancient Egypt, with your own private and expert local guides.

8 Day Cairo, Nile Cruise & Abu Simbel

Follow the ancient Nile down through Egypt to sail to some of the ancient world's most dramatic structures. Spots such as Karnak, Luxor, and Abu Simbel evoke the complex structures of ancient Egyptian life and architecture, while a city tour of Cairo and trip to the Aswan Dam will help bring you into Egypt's present. Highlights Stand in the shadows of the Pyramids. See the temples of Karnak and Luxor. Stroll through the Valley of the Kings. Sail down the ancient Nile.

10 Day Cairo, Alexandria, & the Nile

On this 10-day tour of Egypt, enjoy the sites by land and sea. Begin in Cairo to visit the pyramids and the Sphinx. Then, fly to Luxor for some sightseeing, before boarding a multiday cruise along the Nile, with stops in Edfu and Aswan. Then, fly back to Cairo and take a day trip to Alexandria to discover the catacombs, citadel and library. Highlights Tour the famous, ancient pyramids and the Sphinx in Giza. Enjoy a cruise along the Nile River. Tour Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and more in Luxor. Take a day trip to Alexandria to tour the catacombs, citadel, and library.

Nile Cruise & Hurghada - 7 Days

Hit the highlights of Egypt on this tour, enjoy the sites by Nile and Sea: Begin in Aswan to visit the Philae Temple and Aswan High Dam before boarding a multiday cruise along the Nile, with stops in Kom Ombo and Edfu. Then, disembark and transfer to Hurghada on the Red Sea for a beach days at the Red Sea. Journey Schedule: Every Friday Or Monday Or Wednesday Highlights Sail down the ancient Nile. See the temples of Karnak and Luxor. Stroll through the Valley of the Kings. Enjoy a free days of relaxation at the Red Sea.

7 Day Pyramids & Nile Cruise by Air

Scenic wonders, rich heritage, warm hospitality...all part of what makes Egypt such an intriguing place to visit. On this Egypt 7 day Pyramids and Nile Cruise package, you'll enjoy the must-see Egypt attractions, plus special experiences you won't get anywhere else. With this Egypt tour, you'll encounter Egypt unlike anything you ever imagined. Live tour guide English

8 Day Pyramids & Nile Cruise by Air

Bask in the timeless majesty of ancient Egypt on an immersive journey through the land of the pharaohs, exploring its quintessential archaeological treasures with an expert tour guide, and cruise for four nights along the Nile. Live tour guide English, German, Spanish

Coptic Egypt, & The Nile - 10 Days

Dive deep into Egypt's history and religion on this packed 10-day itinerary. Walk through the Old City of Cairo and see the pyramids and the Sphinx, visit the Egyptian Museum, which includes antiques that date back 5,000 years. Explore the Egypt desert, and tour ancient religious sites include several churches and monasteries mark the Holy Family Journey. Then cruise down the Nile to visit towering temples, elaborate tombs, and other monuments. Highlights Tour the famous, ancient pyramids and the Sphinx in Giza. Visit the Coptic monasteries of Wadi El Natrun. Visit Old Cairo churches and monasteries. Enjoy a cruise along the Nile River. Tour Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut,& more.

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It’s best to visit Egypt anytime from September to May, a period when the climate tends to be milder, but Egypt can be visited year-round.

Can’t-miss sites in Egypt include The Great Pyramids of Giza; the magnificent royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings; the Pharaonic temples of the Nile; and Karnak and Luxor, the largest open-air museum in the world. A Nile cruise offers historic sites such as Aswan and Abu Simbel, an experience best bookended with time in Cairo to explore the city’s museums, Khan el-Khalili bazaar and diverse neighborhoods.

A four-night cruise affords enough time to see the Nile’s major highlights including the temples of Luxor and Abu Simbel, while a more leisurely paced seven-night cruise reveals a wealth of additional less-frequented sites, such as Dra Abu Nag and the magnificent Medinet Habu, built by Ramses III.

Yes, visitors are allowed into select interior chambers of one of Giza’s three most iconic pyramids. The Giza Pyramid Complex (or Giza Necropolis) also comprises some ancillary pyramid complexes and the Great Sphinx of Giza.

Aswan and Abu Simbel are can’t-miss sites in Upper Egypt. Fronting the Nile, Aswan boast a wealth of monumental treasures, including the Philae temple complex, the Temple of Isis and the Temple of Khnum. Located southwest of Aswan, the small Nubian village of Abu Simbel is renowned for its two massive rock-cut temples, both built during the reign of King Ramses II (1200 BC).

Egyptologists are experts who study the language, history and culture of ancient Egypt, a period dating back to 7,000 BC. Their skillsets span humanities disciplines such as literary theory to hard sciences, including the physics of radiocarbon dating. Leading every journey to Egypt, all of JtE Guides and Resident Tour Directors are also trained Egyptologists, revealing privileged insights every step of the way.

Yes, a tourist visa is required for U.S. and Canadian passport holders for entry into Egypt. JtE recommends an electronic visa (eVisa). To apply online, visit visa2egypt.gov.eg/eVisa/Home.

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A journey to discover the pharaohs.

CroisiEurope offers the opportunity to voyage to the cradle of the civilization, explore the historic treasures and head into the desert landscapes of Egypt while sailing the Nile. Our Nile River cruises pass by some of the most important historical sites of ancient Egypt . Its magic will amaze you.

Those are journeys brimming with unparalleled historical abundance from the legendary pyramids of Giza and the mysterious sphinx to the  temple of Karnak as well as the Amon Louxor Temple , a trip to Egypt is a unique opportunity to explore the historical remains left by the pharaohs and discover a heritage that has stood the test of time. Cairo,  the Egyptian capital, is home to many hidden treasures. From the citadel to the great bazaar, there are many must-see places that await you in this intellectual and cultural capital of the Arab world. You will also be able to tour around the island of Elephantine aboard a local boat for an enchanting experience and discover the Valley of the Kings and its tombs as well as the city of Luxor and its legendary temples.

Ancient Egypt, which has always fascinated the world, is worth exploring so do not miss a cruise in Upper Egypt , where you can learn about the legendary sites from an Egyptologist lecturer and CroisiEurope guide. We offer a contemporary and warm setting in an elegant and bright style, with cruises from 8 to 11 days. It is the perfect way to explore the land of 1001 nights.

If you are looking for some winter sun, we have two wonderful cruises along the Nile for you to choose from. From Cairo to Aswan or from Luxor to Kom Ombo, our cruises along the Nile won’t fail to move and surprise you. You can also check out our cruises along the Red Sea if you want to discover Egypt as well as Jordan.

Cruise on the Nile: The Land of the Pharaohs (port-to-port cruise)

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The cradle of all civilizations'ancient Egypt'has fascinated humankind forever. Since the dawn of time, explorers, diplomats, writers, and painters have used the fertile banks of the Nile as inspiration for their work. Even today, we still seek the answers to the mysteries found within the pharaohs' tombs. Over two thousand years of history are waiting for you on a cruise that promises exciting, spectacular, and unforgettable discoveries. Majestic temples, tombs, pyramids, and lively villages dot the Nile Valley landscapes from Luxor to Aswan. Wind down from your everyday grind and step way back in time on a cruise through Upper Egypt.

Cairo & cruise on the Nile: The Land of the Pharaohs (port-to-port)

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Discover the hidden treasures of the Egyptian capital. From the Cairo Citadel to the bazaar district, learn all about the intellectual and cultural capital of the Arab world and its must-see Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Then, discover ancient Egypt, the cradle of all civilizations, which has fascinated humankind forever. Since the dawn of time, explorers, diplomats, writers, and painters have used the fertile banks of the Nile as inspiration for their work. Even today, we still seek the answers to the mysteries found within the pharaohs' tombs. Over two thousand years of history are waiting for you on a cruise that promises exciting, spectacular, and unforgettable discoveries. Majestic temples, tombs, pyramids, and lively villages dot the Nile Valley landscapes from Luxor to Aswan. Wind down from your everyday grind and step way back in time on a cruise through Upper Egypt.

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There would be no Egypt without the Nile. Discover the civilization that rose along its banks, starting with Cairo, the Pyramids and the Sphinx. Explore Luxor’s legendary temples and tombs, then cruise to Aswan, stopping in ancient Edfu, Kom Ombo and more. A true travel milestone.

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Follow the timeline of Egyptian civilization, beginning in Cairo and culminating with a spectacular Nile River cruise from Luxor to Aswan and back. Let your imagination soar as your ship meanders through panoramic desertscapes, fertile farmlands, colorful villages and UNESCO World Heritage Sites that preserve the ancient glory of Egypt’s greatest temples, palaces and tombs. Included excursions in every port reveal highlights like these:

• The pyramids and the Sphinx, the only Ancient Wonders of the World still standing
• Cairo’s Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, featuring the treasures of King Tutankhamen
• Luxor’s Karnak Temple complex
• The Necropolis of Thebes, Egypt’s largest repository of pharaonic tombs
• Luxor Temple, with its sphinx-lined avenue
• Privileged Access to the tomb of Nefertari in the Valley of the Queens
• The graceful temple of Hatshepsut, Egypt’s only female pharaoh
• The temple of Hathor at Dendera
• Aswan’s atmospheric souk
• Nubian village and school visit
• The romantic, waterbound Temple of Isis at Philae
• Horse-drawn calèche tour to Edfu’s Temple of Horus

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From Cairo to Luxor: 6 Best Ways to Get There

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Home to some of the country's most famous sights including the colorful tombs of the Valley of The Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the colossal Temples of Karnak, Luxor is top of most people's hit list when it comes to Egypt travel itineraries.

It's no surprise then that many visitors head straight to this world-famous historic site, once the power-center of the Middle Kingdom pharaohs, after their time spent exploring Cairo .

Fortunately several options for getting from Cairo to Luxor are available for travelers.

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• From Cairo to Luxor by Train
• From Cairo to Luxor by Sleeper Train
• From Cairo to Luxor by Nile Cruise
• From Cairo to Luxor by Airplane
• From Cairo to Luxor by Flight Day Tour
• From Cairo to Luxor by Bus

1. From Cairo to Luxor by Train

Several trains run daily between Cairo's Ramses Train Station and Luxor Railway Station from 8am to 11pm. If you're staying at a hotel in Giza, you can also board all the same services to Luxor at Giza Railway Station.

There are two train types: The "Special" class trains (five services daily) have newer rolling stock and more comfortable carriages.

The "Spanish" class trains (four services daily) are cheaper and older.

All trains offer a drink and food trolley service that rattles through the carriages intermittently throughout the journey, but it's a good idea to bring along snacks and a picnic meal.

The first class carriages in both come with roomier seats and better bathroom facilities, so are well worth shelling out for. First class tickets range from 151EGP (US$9.60) to 255EGP (US$16.30) depending on the train.

Travel time between Cairo and Luxor is supposed to be around 10.5 hours but is more typically around 12.

You definitely want to try and bag a window seat, as one of the great joys of train travel along this route is watching the lush Nile-side countryside of green fields and date palms passing by. Take one of the two morning trains to make the most of the view.

If you're planning to travel on one of the overnight services, note that both types of trains are seater only. There are no sleeper carriages.

This is the most popular method of public transport to Luxor for Egyptians, as well as foreign visitors, so try to book train tickets at least a few days in advance.

The major downside of train travel along this route is that unfortunately, some staff at both Ramses Train Station and Luxor Railway Station will attempt to refuse foreign travelers tickets on these trains and will tell you that you are only allowed to use the (much more expensive) sleeper service. This dates from a previous official travel restriction, which has since been revoked by the government.

If you are having trouble booking a train ticket, most hotels can send someone to the station to do it for you for a small fee. You can also now book online tickets on the Egyptian National Railways website .

2. From Cairo to Luxor by Sleeper Train

The Watania Sleeper Train is a slice of old-fashioned rail travel .

It departs every evening from Ramses Train Station in Cairo at 7.45pm (and 20 minutes later at Giza Station) and travels overnight to arrive in Luxor at 6.15am.

Tickets can be purchased from the Watania Sleeper Train office at Ramses Train Station, or you can book online .

It's best to book a few days in advance. It costs US$84 for a bed in a two-bed cabin or, if you're a solo traveler and don't want to share a compartment, US$126 for a single cabin. There is also a seater-only carriage with good-sized seats that can recline. A seater-only ticket costs US$42.

All tickets can only be booked using credit cards, US dollars or Euro. The ticket price includes both dinner (with a choice of chicken, beef, fish, or vegetarian) and breakfast.

The sleeper compartments are compact but tidy with a small washbasin and bunks that fold out from the wall. Bedding is provided, and the included meals are brought to you in-room.

Although tickets are rather expensive for the facilities provided, nothing can beat falling asleep on your bunk to the steady sway of the train tracks and waking up in the morning to the green fields of the Nile.

3. From Cairo to Luxor by Nile Cruise

The most luxurious way to travel from Cairo to Luxor is by Nile Cruiser.

Harking back to the early days of Egypt tourism, when European travelers first explored the country by boat, this slow cruise up the Nile River usually takes 12 days (including sightseeing days in both Cairo and Luxor while onboard).

This is a no-hassle and stylish sightseeing and transport all-in-one , stopping at all the important historic sites, such as Tell El Amarna and Abydos , along the way.

Only a few of the bigger Nile cruise operators, such as Mövenpick, operate this route, with sailings departing from Cairo once a month from February to June and September to November.

Prices, which include all meals and sightseeing tours as well as a range of on-board evening events, start from around US$700.

4. From Cairo to Luxor by Airplane

Egypt Air flies four times daily direct to Luxor International Airport from Cairo International Airport.

Flights take one hour, and ticket prices start at around US$145 in the high season from December to February. If you're traveling in low season, flight prices usually drop to around US$75.

Luxor flights depart from Cairo Airport's Terminal Three.

In minimal traffic conditions (before 7am and late at night) a taxi to Cairo Airport from the central city only takes around 30 minutes. At any other time of day, make sure to add in an hour for taxi transport time.

Luxor Airport is seven kilometers from central Luxor. There is no public transport into the center, so you need to either use one of the airport taxis or book a private transfer with your Luxor hotel.

5. From Cairo to Luxor by Flight Day Tour

If you really have very little time up your sleeve, it is possible to take a day tour to Luxor from Cairo by flying there and back in one day.

If you want to do this, prepare for a very long day of between 12 and 15 hours door to door, and an early start. Most tours pick up from your Cairo hotel between 4am and 5am, and the return time to Cairo is around 7pm.

Also realize there is only so much you will be able to see of Luxor with just one day, so your sightseeing will be limited to the big-hitter sites: usually the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and maybe Medinat Habu Temple on Luxor's west bank and Karnak Temple and/or Luxor Temple on the east bank.

These tours normally include a private driver, who transfers you to and from the airport in Cairo, and a professional Egyptologist guide and driver in Luxor, who accompanies you from Luxor Airport for the day.

The Private Day Tour of Luxor by Air offers a solid itinerary for this style of tour. The tour includes pickup and drop-off from your Cairo hotel to Cairo Airport, return flight costs to Luxor, the services of an Egyptologist guide and driver for the entire time you're in Luxor, and lunch. The tour visits the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple for guided tours and includes a stop at the Statues of Memnon on the west bank, and guided tours of both Karnak and Luxor Temples on the east bank.

6. From Cairo to Luxor by Bus

Several bus companies run bus services between Cairo and Luxor.

The vast amount of services are overnight. Go Bus, Super Jet, and Upper Egypt Travel are the main companies operating this route.

Go Bus departs Cairo from their conveniently located office, just off Tahrir Square in the central city. Super Jet and Upper Egypt Travel buses leave from Cairo Gateway Bus Station, also in the central city.

All the bus companies arrive in Luxor at their individual offices, which are handily located in Luxor center, near the train station. Travel time is around 11 hours, and tickets cost between 195 EGP (US$12.45) and 430 EGP (US$27.45).

Buses stop every three hours or so for breaks at rather ramshackle highway service stations with bathrooms and restaurants. It's a good idea to bring plenty of snacks, though.

Note that even if you take a day service, you won't get many views on this route, as buses take the desert highway rather than following the Nile.

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Everything You Need To Know Before Embarking On A Nile River Cruise

A Nile cruise is on nearly every international traveler’s wish list. The wonders of ancient Egypt go way beyond the pyramids and the sphinx, with countless treasures lying further south, a stretch away from Cairo, lying either within reach of Luxor or Aswan, which is why most people opt for a cruise between the two cities, stopping off at the most important sites along the way.

Having visited Cairo before, a Nile cruise had been on my wish list for years until I finally found the right ship, which I knew I would enjoy, together with the right duration of cruise and itinerary to suit me. It took a lot of research and some luck to chance upon the cruise that was right for me: very small, few people, historic connections, a touch of the glamor of 1920s- and 1930s-style travel, and plenty of class. I found my ideal cruise on the SS Sudan , the last true paddle steamer on the Nile, the one Agatha Christie sailed on and where she wrote Death on the Nile — and where the subsequent movies were filmed. Small enough to allow for privacy, large enough for comfort, with a five-night, six-day itinerary between Luxor and Aswan.

But what is perfect for me isn’t necessarily perfect for everybody else. Some might want a pool, a shop, more people to socialize with, or maybe more modern cabins, and probably going from Aswan to Luxor, or even cruising the whole way from Cairo to Aswan. Timing is crucial as well, as is deciding what to do at either end. There are many things to consider before embarking on a Nile cruise, so, here I have listed a few points to mull over and research before you book yourself that trip of a lifetime.

Up Or Down River?

Let’s start with some nomenclature you will need to go along the right route: Cruising up the Nile means you are going south, toward the source of the Nile, which, by the way, I recently discovered in Uganda. Cruising down the Nile is sailing toward the estuary in the Mediterranean. But, just to confuse things, Upper Egypt is in fact southern Egypt, while Lower Egypt is in the north, by the coast.

Most Nile Cruises, except for the ones setting off from Cairo and cruising all the way up the Nile, actually sail only in Upper Egypt, between Luxor and Aswan.

I am unsure about what the statistics are when it comes to preferences, but all the cruise ships in Upper Egypt either cruise from Luxor to Aswan or from Aswan to Luxor. Both Luxor and Aswan have airports you can fly into from Cairo, the main international airport in Egypt, so the choice really is yours. That said, personally, I felt that going from Luxor to Aswan was my preferred option simply because — in my mind — Aswan is so much prettier than Luxor. And from Aswan, you can travel to the temples in Abu Simbel, leaving you with the best bit at the end of your journey. But many people would argue the opposite and there really is no right or wrong.

Hotels At Either End

While many travelers, mostly those who are time poor, head straight from the airport to the cruise ship and, once docked after the cruise, fly straight back out again, I would like to plead for a night or two at either end. Not only does it give you the option of overcoming any jet lag or travel fatigue, but also there are some lovely historic hotels that are worth spending a night in. In Luxor, the famous Winter Palace is a historic hotel, a little frayed around the edges, but with a fabulous garden and a pedigree of former guests that is hard to beat. The only place that can beat the guest list of the Winter Palace is the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan where Agatha Christie stayed at the end of her cruise, and you can take a tour through numerous suites named after illustrious guests who stayed there over the last century. And the hotel offers rooms with some of my favorite views in the world .

What Kind Of Boat

There are essentially four types of boats on the Nile that can take you from A to B. There are modern cruise ships, relatively small when compared to ocean-going cruise ships with around 50 cabins, but many with swimming pools, cabins with balconies, and shops and restaurants on board. There is the SS Sudan , alone in its class, without amenities such as pools or shops, but with only five suites and 18 cabins, plus a superb sundeck, a bar, and a restaurant. Then there are the dahabiyas, beautiful boats with a sail at either end — and even more private with many only catering to around 12 passengers. The dahabiyas come without engines, but often have a tugboat for added speed, and offer the most tranquil and secluded cruises. Lastly, there are the feluccas, small sailboats, where in some cases you can spend one night on board, but generally, these lovely and traditional sailboats are only used for day trips.

Where Are The Stops?

Between the most popular cruise harbors of Luxor and Aswan lie the most amazing sights, most of which are taken in by all the various cruises, because, after all, that is why everybody is there. The main stops are Qena, a little downriver from Luxor, with the Dendera and Abydos temples; Luxor , with the various valleys of tombs; Edfu with the fabulous Kom Ombo temple; and lastly Aswan, with a visit to Philae. On a five-night cruise upriver (so going south), you will stay overnight in Qena, Luxor, Edfu, and two nights in Aswan.

Length Of Cruise

Most cruises between Luxor and Aswan take between three and seven days, the shorter ones skipping Qena and only staying one night in Aswan, the longer ones adding extra nights, usually in Luxor.

If you are lucky enough to have the time to sail from Cairo to Aswan , the itinerary takes a minimum of 11 nights, but more often than not 14 nights, with sightseeing in Cairo included, usually reaching Luxor on Day 11. Despite the current of the Nile, which is evident but quite slow, the cruises up or down the river take the same amount of time.

When Best To Travel

The best time to visit Upper (southern) Egypt is between October and April. That said, I went at the end of October, and the temperatures were still in the 90s Fahrenheit, making sightseeing a bit of an exhausting undertaking. In the summer, these temperatures are much, much worse, so travel then is best avoided. In December and January, the coldest months, the temperatures hover around the mid-70s Fahrenheit. As for rain, the rainy season is between October and April, with a negligible spike at less than an inch of rain in October.

What You Must Pack

Even if yours is a fancy cruise, pack light, pack layers, and pack sensible shoes. It will be hot and sandy whenever you go exploring. In the Valley of the Kings, for example, there is much sand, no shade, and plenty of stairs and steps to conquer, so light clothing but good shoes that keep you firmly on the ground are useful. Bring a light cover for the evening and something nice for the boat. A clothes brush to get the sand and dust off you at the end of the outing and a handheld fan to bring you some air when it gets warm are essential. And, if you like a tipple or two, know that in Egypt imported wine and champagne are extortionately expensive, so, get your full allowance in the duty-free shop and enjoy along the way.

What To Do Before (Or After)

Chances are that you will fly into Cairo, and unless you are embarking in Cairo, some sightseeing is a must. Allow at least two extra days to see the main sights before heading south. And once you are in the south, note that all cruise ships stop at Aswan because of the dams. If you want to see Abu Simbel, you can either fly from Aswan to Abu Simbel or take a tour either by bus or private car , but you will need to book the car in advance. This is because the tourist road caravan sets off first thing in the morning and is escorted by police all the way between Aswan and Abu Simbel because of potential bandits, and all travelers need to be registered and accounted for by the day before at the latest.

What To Read And Watch About The Nile

To get you in the mood and keep you going while you’re there, here are some books and films set in exactly the places you will be visiting, so you can go, “Oh, I know that place!” as you read or watch.

• Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie
• The films Death on the Nile from 1978 with Peter Ustinov , 2004 with David Suchet , and 2022 with Kenneth Branagh
• Some very light but fun mysteries by Elizabeth Peters , with lots of places to be recognized
• The superb old travel book by Amelia B. Edwards A Thousand Miles up the Nile , first published in 1877

One fantastic historical TV series presented by Bettany Hughes is entitled The Nile and is full of information, making for perfect viewing before and after your trip.

Pro Tip: In many places, you will either have to pay for a photography permit, or, at times, won’t be able to take photographs. But don’t let that stop you from carrying your camera everywhere with you!

Related Reading:

• How This River Cruise Allowed Me To Get To Know My Mom Again
• 7 Best River Cruise Lines Around The World
• American Cruise Lines Unveils Its Longest U.S. River Cruise — The Four Rivers You’ll Explore In 60 Days

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Day 1 : Wednesday

Check-In. Lunch on board. Visit the High Dam, the Temple of Philae. Dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 2 : Thursday

Breakfast on board. Lunch on board. Sailing to Kom Ombo. Visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek & Haeroris in KomOmbo. Sailing to Edfu. Dinner on board. Overnight in Edfu .

Day 3 : Friday

Tea and Coffee Before the visit of Edfu temple. Visit of Horus Temple in Edfu. Breakfast on board. Sailing to Luxor via Esna. Lunch on board. Visit East Bank (Karnak & Luxor Temples) & Haeroris in Kom Ombo. Dinner on board. Overnight in Luxor .

Day 4 : Saturday

Breakfast on board. Check- out after breakfast. Visit West Bank - Valley of the Kings, and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

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11 Day Nile Cruise From Luxor To Cairo

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Come with us as we explore the finest ancient monuments in Luxor; Qena; Sohag; Tel El Amarna; Minya, and more, and end your vacation at the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum before boarding your flight back home. Discover the real magic of Ancient Egypt in absolute style with one of our 5-Star  Nile cruises from Cairo .

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Day 1 – arrive in cairo, hotel check-in and free time.

Welcome to Cairo. When you arrive at the airport, your assigned tour manager will be there to meet and greet you, and they will then escort you to the hotel where you will be staying for the first night of your trip. Our tour manager will assist you with check-in and then confirm a pick-up time for the following day. After that, he will leave, and you will have the remainder of the day to spend as you wish.

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DAY 2 – Fly to Luxor for your Nile Cruise from Luxor to Cairo

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, and then at the time which was confirmed with you yesterday, you will be met by your tour manager, and you will be escorted to the airport in Cairo where you will board a flight to Luxor so that you can board your Nile cruise from Luxor to Cairo.

When you land at Luxor Airport, another one of our tour managers will meet you, and you will be taken in a modern air-conditioned vehicle to board your 5-Star river cruise ship. After checking in on board the ship, you will then have the remainder of the day free to enjoy as you wish. Lunch and dinner will be served aboard the cruise ship, and you will be spending the night in your deluxe cabin on the Nile at Luxor.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 3 – Full Day Sightseeing in Luxor – West Bank and East Bank Monuments

Start your day with a good breakfast on the Nile, and then you will disembark, and you will be taken to see two of the best ancient attractions on Luxor’s West Bank: Valley of the Kings, which is home to 62 old tombs, including the tomb of Tutankhamen, and then the vast mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. These are two of the most visited sites in Egypt.

Return to your cruise ship after your tour and enjoy a bit of free time and a good lunch on board. At about 14h00, you will disembark again, and you will be taken to see the two best ancient attractions on the East Bank. First, you will visit the ruins of the famous Karnak Temple complex, and then you will visit the far more well-preserved Luxor Temple.

After your East Bank tour is over, you will return to your cruise ship where you will have some time for yourself before dinner is served in the evening. There will also be a traditional Egyptian Belly Dancing show on board the boat. Enjoy another night in your cabin on the Nile at Luxor.

DAY 4 – Sail to Qena and Dendara Temple Excursion

Begin your day with another good breakfast in the ships beautifully decorated restaurant, and then your Nile cruise from Luxor to Cairo really gets underway with a nice leisurely cruise to Qena. Shortly after arriving in Qena, you will disembark, and you will enjoy a visit to the ancient Dendara Temple where you will be given a guided tour.

Once you are finished at Dendara Temple, you will return to the cruise ship, and the rest of the day will be yours to enjoy as you please. There will also be a very entertaining Contest Party onboard. As usual, a good lunch and a good  will be served on board the ship, and tonight you will be staying in your cabin on the Nile at Qena.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

DAY 5 – Sail to Sohag via El Balyana with Abydos Temple Excursion

Shortly after breakfast, your cruise ship will depart from Qena, and it will cruise Balyana via the impressive Naga Hammadi Bridge and Abu Homar’s Lock through which it will have to pass. Enjoy a good lunch on the water while cruising, and then once you arrive at Balyana, you will disembark for an excursion to see amazing ancient Abydos Temple.

After your tour of the temple, you will head back to the ship, and it will then set sail for Sohag. For entertainment today, there will be an onboard Relish Treasure Hunt which all passengers are welcome to take part in. Dinner will be served at the usual time in the evening, and you will spend this night of your Nile Cruise from Luxor to Cairo on the Nile at Sohag.

DAY 6 – Leisure Cruise from Sohag to Tel El Amarna

Begin your day with another good onboard breakfast, and then enjoy a leisurely cruise to Tel El Amarna.  Along the way, your cruise ship will pass below Sohag Bridge, and it will also have to pass through Asyuit’s Lock.

Lunch will be served on board while you are sailing, and dinner will be served in the evening shortly after the ship arrives at Tel El Amana where it will tie up for the night. Tonight, you will be sleeping in your cabin on the Nile at Tel El Amarna.

DAY 7 – Tel El Amarna Excursion and Sail to Minya via Tuna El Gebel

Today, breakfast will be served a bit earlier than usual because you will be disembarking for a fascinating excursion at around 07h00. During this tour, you will be taken to see 5 ancient tombs: The Tomb of Ahmose (EA3); the Tomb of Meryre (EA4); the Tomb of Pentu (EA5); the Tomb of Panehesy (EA6), and the Royal Tomb of Akhenaten (EA26).

After visiting the tombs, you will then enjoy a visit to the Great Palace of King Akhenaten, as well as the Small and Great Temples of Aten. Once your tour ends, you will return to the cruise ship and it will cruise to Minya with a good lunch served along the way. You will enjoy a second excursion, this time to see Tuna El Gebel which is an ancient necropolis, and also the ruins of Ashmunein, an ancient city.

Dinner will once again be served in the evening, and then shortly after dinner, there will be a very entertaining Folkloric Show. Tonight you will be sleeping in your cabin on the Nile at Minya.

DAY 8 – Onshore Excursion at Minya and Sail to Beni Suif

The 8th day of your Nile Cruise from Luxor to Cairo gets off to another early start today. Aftr you have had your breakfast, you will disembark, and you will driven to Beni Hassan to see another 4 ancient tombs. The drive from Minya Dock to Beni Hassan takes about 30 minutes, and once you reach the site, you will visit the Tomb of Baqet III (BH15); the Tomb of Khety (BH17); the Tomb of Amenemhet (BH2), and the Tomb of Khnumhotep II (BH3).

After your tour to these ancient tombs, you will be driven back to the ship, and it will then cruise to Beni Suif. Lunch and dinner will once again be served on board the ship, and there will also be a very entertaining Galabya Party on board. Tonight you will be sleeping on the Nile at Beni Suif

DAY 9 – Onshore Excursion at Beni Suif and Sail to Cairo

Begin the 9th day of your Nile Cruise from Luxor to Cairo with another good onboard breakfast, and then you will enjoy a tour to Fayoum to see the amazing Dahshour Pyramids and the famous Maydom Pyramid. When your tour ends, you will return to your cruise ship, and it start sailing to Cairo.

Lunch will be served along the way, and then you will have the rest of the day free to enjoy as you wish. Your cruise ship should arrive in Cairo shortly before or shortly after dinner, and you will be spending this night of your cruise on the Nile in Cairo.

DAY 10 – Cairo Excursion to Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum

Your Nile Cruise from Luxor to Cairo has reached its final destination, but the fun is not over yet. Enjoy another good breakfast on board the cruise ship, and then shortly after that you will disembark for another amazing excursion.

First, you will be taken to visit the Egyptian Museum which is home to the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. Next, you will be driven to see the Giza Pyramids, as well as the Sphinx and the Valley Temple, all of which are located in the same ancient necropolis. While at this site, you will also have the option of purchasing a ticket for the Solar Boat Museum which will then also allow you to enter one of the pyramids.

After your tour is complete, you will be driven back to your cruise, and lunch will be served. No further excursions are scheduled for the afternoon, so you are free to spend it as you wish. Today’s onboard entertainment will be Takht (Oriental music) and dinner will once again be served on board at the usual time. Enjoy the last night of your Nile cruise from Luxor to Cairo on the Nile in Cairo.

DAY 11 – Nile Cruise from Luxor to Cairo Ends – Disembarkation and Final Departure

Your Nile Cruise from Luxor to Cairo ends today, but only after you have had time to enjoy your breakfast. At the appropriate time, you will check-out and disembark. Your tour manager will meet you, and he will then escort you to Cairo International Airport in time for you to board your flight home.

Meals Included: Breakfast

What is included in your Nile Cruise package from Luxor to Cairo

• Meet and greet, and assistance at arrival and departure
• Customer service assistance throughout the duration of your Nile cruise package
• Transfers to and from airports in private and modern air-conditioned vehicles
• Domestic flights
• Hotel accommodation in Cairo (bed and breakfast)
• Accommodation on board the 5-Star Movenpick MS Darakum cruise ship (full board)
• All Nile cruise tours and excursions (group tours)
• All Cairo tours mentioned in the trip itinerary (private guided tours)
• English speaking guide for all tours
• All entrance fees for sites mentioned in the trip itinerary
• All taxes and service charges
• Free loan of mobile phone for the duration of your tour package (includes limited free call time)

What is NOT included in your Nile Cruise package from Luxor to Cairo

• International airfare to and from Egypt
• Entry visa for Egypt
• Optional tours and excursions
• Personal spending

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• 72 Deluxe cabins, all with large panoramic windows; private bathrooms, bathtubs and hairdryers.
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How to plan the ultimate adventure in Egypt, from Cairo to the Red Sea

Feluccas drifting down the River Nile, ancient wonders found in dusty temples, warm waters filled with tropical fish: Egypt remains one of the world’s most atmospheric destinations.

With millennia-old pyramids, hallowed temples and intricately painted tombs worthy of an art gallery, Egypt has a mindboggling amount of history on show. Some of the first threads of human civilisation started here over 5,000 years ago, and Egyptians still call their country umm al dunya — mother of the world.

Egypt offers the opportunity to time-travel like few other places. The past seems to keep careful watch over the present. The Pyramids of Giza — the last survivor of the original seven wonders of the ancient world — overlook cacophonous Cairo , the third-largest metropolis in Africa and the biggest in the Middle East. South along the River Nile, a temple built more than 3,400 years ago stands in the centre of the modern city of Luxor, which was once ancient Thebes.

The Nile flows through the hearts of most of Egypt’s major cities. This blue-green ribbon keeps the ever-encroaching biscuit-coloured desert at bay, coaxing lush plant life amid the Saharan sands. Fly in a hot-air balloon over the west bank of Luxor to see just how abruptly the desert reasserts its dominance over riverbanks lined with date palms and green grasses. Or travel like royalty, following in the footsteps of legendary pharaohs and their armies and merchants, on a scenic multi-day cruise along the Nile, making the temples and tombs between riverside Luxor and Aswan easily accessible.

( A practical guide to travelling in Egypt. )

Egypt’s extensive pharaonic history takes centre stage for most travellers, but even more adventure awaits on a different waterfront, to the east along the Red Sea in the Sinai Peninsula. The three Abrahamic faiths — Christianity, Islam and Judaism — put great credence in stories said to have unfolded in the mountains of the Sinai. Most famously, Moses is supposed to have received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai, and listened to God at the burning bush, where he was instructed to lead the Israelites out of Egypt.

These high peaks make a stunning backdrop for surfacing snorkellers and for scuba divers returning from explorations of the Red Sea. Beneath the water’s surface, a bountiful aquarium of sea turtles, sharks and neon-bright fish dart around flourishing coral reefs that sprout along the sea floor and scale the vertical walls. Witnessing the wildlife of the Red Sea is one of the world’s great underwater experiences, and pairing it with a Nile cruise allows travellers to experience the broad range of Egyptian adventures.

Itinerary 1: The Nile Valley

Start point: Cairo End point: Abu Simbel Distance travelled: 725 miles Average length: 10 days

Herodotus, the 5th-century BCE Greek historian, famously called Egypt the ‘gift of the Nile’, but perhaps that description doesn’t go far enough. Egypt would be almost nothing without it. The river, the longest in the world, isn’t simply a watery artery stretching nearly 1,000 miles across the length of the country — it’s a genuine lifeline, and one of the world’s earliest civilisations wouldn’t have started here without its life-giving properties.

Ancient Egypt’s major temples and cities were located along the Nile’s fertile banks, called Kemet (‘the black land’) by its inhabitants. The fact that the river flows from south to north was key to the Egyptians’ worldview, with its focus on the daily journey of the sun between the horizons. The desert fringes on the Nile’s west bank — symbolically associated with the land of the dead — are where you’ll find most of the country’s tombs and pyramids. The ancient Egyptian idea of paradise, the ‘Field of Reeds’, was but a heavenly version of the real-life abundance of greenery along the Nile. Today, some 95% of Egyptians still live within a few miles of the water.

This itinerary, following the Nile’s course upriver on a boat cruise, has been travelled since the days of the pharaohs, and it remains the most popular way to explore Egypt, hitting all of the country’s major historic sites. To escape the crowds, slow down — linger longer in Luxor, dig deeper in Cairo and relax in Aswan. Egypt hides many more treasures beyond the Pyramids of Giza and the Valley of the Kings for travellers who take the time to seek them out.

Highlights along the Nile Valley

1. Cairo Dive into Egypt’s chaotic capital. The Pyramids of Giza are the stars of the show, and the nearby Grand Egyptian Museum will be a blockbuster when it finally opens. For now, marvel at the 20 royal mummies at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and find the gold death mask of Tutankhamun, housed in the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square until the GEM is ready.

2. Luxor Take the train (around 10 hours, daytime or sleeper) to Luxor, built atop the ancient capital of Thebes. Big-hitters at this UNESCO site include the Luxor Temple and religious complex of Karnak, and the tombs of pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings outside town. Other nearby sites include the Ramesseum, whose giant statues inspired the poem ‘Ozymandias’, and the temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut.

3. Edfu Board a cruise boat in Luxor and spend the best part of the day sailing the Nile, with scenes of desert dunes and a shoreline punctuated with date palms unspooling outside your cabin. The standard first stop 70 miles upriver is Edfu, a tiny town with a well-preserved temple.

4. Kom Ombo The Nile crocodile takes centre stage at Kom Ombo, another 40 miles or around five hours’ sailing from Edfu. Half of the unique ‘double’ temple is dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile-headed god of pharaonic power and fertility, and an intriguing museum of mummified crocodiles awaits at the end of your visit.

5. Aswan All cruises dock at Aswan, after two nights on board en route from Luxor. The Nile is at its most fascinating here. Take a felucca (small sailboat) to Gharb Soheil, a brightly painted village home to a few thousand Nubians, an Indigenous group that has lived in the region since pharaonic times. For sunset, have a drink on the terrace of the Old Cataract Hotel , made famous by Agatha Christie, who wrote part of Death on the Nile here.

6. Abu Simbel Abu Simbel sits on the shore of Lake Nasser, created by the construction of the Aswan High Dam in 1970. The temples were rescued from rising waters by moving them stone by stone to higher ground. Twice a year, the sun still illuminates the figure of Ramses II and two of the three gods in the temple’s inner sanctum.

Itinerary 2: The Red Sea & Sinai

Start point: Sharm el-Sheikh End point: Nuweiba Distance travelled: 250 miles Average length: 7 days

Egypt’s best-known body of water is a river, but the Red Sea that stretches along the country’s eastern coast guarantees some thrilling aquatic adventures of its own. Suitable for all levels of underwater explorers, from snorkellers to advanced scuba divers, the Red Sea is a technicolour dream world beneath its surface. There are a huge number of endemic fish — including species of elegant highlighter-yellow butterflyfish, neon parrotfish and shy clownfish lingering in finger-like anemones — and thriving coral reefs.

Sprawling resorts have taken up much Red Sea real estate around Sharm el-Sheikh, but the development and crowds thin out as you travel north. Just a few miles inland from the coast, Sinai’s interior reaches for the sky, a sacred land of pilgrimage and revelations still lived in by long-established Bedouin tribes. Hiking trails climb to mountain summits and wind through valleys carved with centuries of graffiti left by visitors from the Nabataeans (of Petra fame) to the Crusaders, leading to secret wild swimming pools and small waterfalls.

This itinerary hits Egypt’s superlative highs and lows — from the country’s loftiest peaks to its deepest dive sites — as it traces the eastern edge of Sinai and traverses the peninsula’s biblically connected mountains.

Highlights on the Red Sea and Sinai

1. Sharm el-Sheikh When you need a break from sun, sand and snorkelling, Sharm has a couple of worthy distractions. The Sharm el-Sheikh Museum — the only such collection on the peninsula — has a digestible assortment of artefacts that span Egypt’s history from the pharaohs to the Bedouin. At the heart of the Old Market, which, despite its name, is quite new, the Sahaba Mosque looks like it could have come from the drawing board of Gaudí, with spiralling brick columns and honeycombed minarets.

2. Ras Mohamed National Park At the southernmost tip of Sinai, Egypt’s first national park is blessed with incredible dive sites. Vertical reef walls have names that hint at the types of species scuba divers and snorkellers can see: Jackfish Alley, Eel Garden, Shark Observatory and Anemone City. Divers with advanced certifications can check the shockingly large concentration of shipwrecks and the contents that have spilled out on the sea floor. Sleep in a canvas tent on the beach within the park boundaries at Bedouin-owned Bedawi Eco Camping .

3. Dahab A chilled hangout spot for a curious mix of nomadic types — of both the digital and Bedouin varieties — Dahab is Egypt’s most laid-back destination. Whitewashed cafes draped with colourful Bedouin-style rugs line the crescent-shaped bays, where flippered snorkellers waddle past remote workers clacking away on laptops. North of town, the Blue Hole is infamous for its underwater tunnel, the Arch, which has seen a number of fatalities over the years; it is a safe and popular spot for responsible snorkelling and diving outside of that.

4. St Catherine Sacred to Christians, Jews and Muslims, the UNESCO-listed area around St Catherine’s contains the world’s oldest continuously lived-in Christian monastery, watched over by majestic mountains that are some of the tallest in the country. No matter your religious beliefs, join a night-time pilgrimage, arriving to witness sunrise from the summit of   Mt Sinai , or Jebel Musa (Mt Moses) in Arabic. Add on a day or more to walk with the local Jebeliya Bedouin through the neighbouring valleys that few outside visitors make time to see.

5. Nuweiba A small town with a laidback vibe and quiet golden beaches, one of Nuweiba’s main attractions is Dar Jan . A passion project by a couple who left the big smoke of Cairo, the nine-acre organic farm north of town is unlike elsewhere on the peninsula. Travellers can join creative workshops, including organic agriculture and outdoor survival skills, and spend artsy afternoons of pottery, meditation and mosaic-making. You can stay overnight, too.

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