• Cairo

    Cairo

    Cairo

     The captial of Egypt and the largest city in Africa, the name means "the victorious city". As the region's principal commercial, administrative, and tourist centre.
  • Alexandria

    Alexandria

    Alexandria

     Egypt's second largest city (3.5 million people), its largest seaport and the country's window onto the Mediterranean Sea. No city in Egypt has history as rich as that of Alexandria which witnessed so many historic events and legends!
  • Luxor

    Luxor

    Luxor

     Luxor hosts one third of the whole monuments and antiquities of the world. Therefore, it is considered one of the most important tourism spots in Egypt and maybe in the whole world.
  • Aswan

    Aswan

    Aswan

     Aswan is the 3rd largest city in Egypt and the biggest in Upper Egypt. Aswan was the ancient Egyptians' gateway to Africa. Today Aswan is major stop for may Nile cruise ships depart from Luxor to Aswan everyday.
  • Sharm Elsheikh

    Sharm Elsheikh

    Sharm El Sheikh

     Sharm is the the jewel of Egyptian tourism industry now. The city offer some of the finest places for diving and snorkeling in the world, it offers great value for money if compared with many diving spots in the world.
  • Hurhgada

    Hurhgada

    Hurghada

     Hurghada today is a world centre for sea sports such as diving, snorkelling, sailing, windsurfing, and deep-sea fishing. The unique offshore underwater gardens are justifiably famous amongst divers

Egypt Nile cruise Itineraries

There are 3 types of itineraries for The Egypt Nile cruises:

03 nights cruise => Usually departs from Aswan to Luxor:

This itinerary includes the following visits:

  • Aswan: The High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Philae
    Kom Ombo:
    Edfu:
    Esna: 
    Luxor:to see, the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
  •  3 nights Nile cruise

 *This is a short cruise, good for those who want to get just the cruise experience in glance  and still enjoy the temples in between.

Itinerary

3 Nights / 04 Days,  Aswan / Luxor

Day 01: Aswan / Nile Cruise
Check-in before lunch. Visit the High Dam and Philae Temple. Overnight on board.

Day 02: Nile Cruise
Sail to Kom Ombo Temple. Sail to Edfu Visit Edfu Temple.
Sail to Luxor & overnight on board.

Day 03: Nile Cruise
A.M. Visit the Valley of the King, Queen Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon.
P.M. Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples.
Overnight on board.

Day 04: Nile Cruise
Check-out after breakfast.

Four nights cruise => Usually departs from Luxor to Aswan.

 The itinerary  includes the following visits:

  • Luxor: visit the west bank to see, the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Then visit the east bank to see, the Temple of Luxor and the Temple of Karnak.
    Esna: visit the Esna Temple
    Edfu: visit the Temple of Edfu
    Kom Ombo: visit the Temple of Kom Ombo
    Aswan: visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Philae
    Felucca boat outing to visit the Botanical Island, a trip to a Nubian village (optional)
  • Visit to Elephantine Island and the Tombs of the Nobles (optional)

 *This is a Medium range type cruise,  good for those who want more of  the cruise experience. while adding one extra night for more leisure time Good for those who would like to extend their stay to see Abu Simbel

7 nights Nile cruise

Itinerary

Nile Cruise, 4 nights / 5 days, Luxor-Aswan


Day 01: Cairo / Nile Cruise
Arrival Luxor Airport and transfer to the pier to embark your 4 nights / 05 days Nile Cruise.
Visit Karnak & Luxor Temple.
Overnight in Luxor

Day 02: Nile Cruise
Visit the West Bank “Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon.
Sail to Edfu and overnight.

Day 03: Nile Cruise
Sail to Edfu and Visit Edfu Temple .
Sail to Kom Ombo & Overnight in Kom Ombo.

Day 04: Nile Cruise
Visit Kom-Ombo Temple and Sail to Aswan .P.M.Visit the High Dam and Philae Temple. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 05: Nile Cruise “Abu-Simbel Excursion by Air form Aswan”
A.M. Optional Abu Simbel excursion by air from Aswan visiting Ramses II and Nefertari Temples. Return back to Aswan by flight.
P.M Felucca sailing around the Islands in Aswan.
Transfer to Aswan Airport.

Seven nights cruise - ==> either Luxor to Aswan or Aswan to Luxor.

This itinerary scheme basically includes all the visits mentioned above, but divided over 7 nights back to back, which gives you in total more free nights to relax. It is very good choice for those who seek full relaxation! 

7 nights Nile cruise

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