Nile Cruise

11 Days - from $1370

A comfortable cruise along the Nile plus visits to all the magical sites at Cairo, Aswan and Luxor

Egypt has an enthralling history and a wealth of well-preserved monuments and treasures. This trip allows you to visit all the sites and attractions along the Nile in a comfortable fashion. From the last remaining wonder of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids at Giza, to the vibrant Nubian culture at Aswan, this trip incorporates all the significant places of interest. We board our Nile cruise boat at Luxor. The relaxed 3-night journey through the verdant Nile Valley makes this tour one of our most popular. We watch traditional life pass by as we travel downstream, visiting Edfu and Kom Ombo along the way. The great sunsets and the beauty of the lush green landscape surrounding the Nile make this a great way to travel. A thoroughly enjoyable trip.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start Cairo. 2 A day tracing the evolution of the Pyramids; overnight train to Luxor. 3 Explore the West Bank: Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Afternoon free. 4 Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples. Board the cruise boat and sail to Esna. 5-6 Cruise down the Nile visiting Edfu and Kom Ombo en route. 7 Free day in Aswan; optional visits to the Nubian Museum and Philae Temple or explore the surrounding islands. 8 Optional visit to Abu Simbel in the morning; afternoon free. Overnight train to Cairo. 9 Tour of the famous Archaeological Museum, the Citadel and the Old Town of Cairo. 10 Free day to explore Cairo, or optional visit to Alexandria. 11 End Cairo.

Mode of travel: Travel by minibus, cruise boat and overnight sleeper train.
Group size: Min. 4, max. 20, plus tour leader guide and boat crew.
Accommodation: 5 nights hotels, 3 nights cruise boat, 2 nights sleeper train.
Food: All breakfasts, 3 lunches and 5 dinners included.
Optional Single Supplement: from $280.00
Trip Reference: AEN
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below.