Nile Cruise

10 Days - from $1107

Discover ancient temples and tombs and travel by Nile cruise boat

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, we incorporate all the significant places of interest. We board our cruise boat at Luxor and, travelling upstream, we watch traditional life pass by, visiting Edfu and Kom Ombo along the way. The lush green banks and the beautiful sunsets over the Nile, together with the good onboard facilities (which can be enjoyed during sailing and when moored) make this a great way to travel. A thorougly enjoyable trip.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start Cairo. 2 Visit Egyptian Museum, El Azhar Mosque and Cairo's lively bazaar; overnight train to Luxor. 3 Arrive Luxor; morning exploration of Valley of the Kings; afternoon visit to Karnak and Luxor temples. 4-5 Two days on the Nile with visits to Edfu and Kom Ombo en route. 6 Arrive Aswan; evening tour of bazaar and corniche. 7 A traditional felucca ride on the Nile; free afternoon or optional visit Aswan high dam and unfinished obelisk. 8 Optional visit to Abu Simbel; overnight train to Cairo. 9 Arrive Cairo; visit spectacular pyramids at Giza. 10 End Cairo.

Mode of travel: Travel by minibus, 5-star cruise boat and overnight sleeper train.
Group size: Min. 6, max. 20, plus tour leader guide (Egyptologist) and cruise staff/driver as required.
Accommodation: 3 nights 4/5-star hotels, 4 nights 5-star cruise boat, 2 nights sleeper train.
Food: All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 6 dinners included.
Trip Reference: AEN
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below.