Cruising the Nile (6 Days)

Nile Cruises are a great way to experience the ancient archaeological sites of Egypt. Whether you embark on a short or longer cruise depends on your overall holiday plans. However, the majority of travelers spend some days in Cairo before or after their cruise adventure.

Luxury cruise vessels are of a shallow draft that provides a comforting glide over the water. Irrespective of the time of the year, the experience will be one of smooth sailing. The vessels themselves offer a roof top viewing experience, and amazing luxury cabins enabling you to view incredible images as you move between port stops.

Categories of Cruise Vessels

There are 3 main cruise vessel categories that we recommend:

• 5 Star Luxury
• 5 Star Ultra
• 5 Star Deux

Cruise Vessels for Every Budget

Depending on your budget, it is worth considering all the categories of vessels that will provide you with the experience you are looking for. As with all our tours, we place your safety, health, and enjoyment above everything else. We do recommend the 5 Star Luxury vessels because of the incredible standard of comfort, food, enjoyment,and value that our guests’ feedback confirms. Of course, the final decision always rests with our customers as to the class of vessel they choose.

Cruises Start and End at Aswan

We arrange your transport from Cairo to Aswan to meet your cruise. The options are via air, train,or bus/vehicle.

Depending on your budget, we highly recommend traveling by air to and from Aswan because it is very time and cost effective. We provide transport to and from your hotel to the airport at the beginning of your cruise adventure and also on your return from Aswan to Cairo. It’s a seamless and hassle free process. The flight to Aswan is approx. 1 hour 20 minutes. Alternatively, you can choose to travel to Aswan by train. The travel time is approximately 10- 12 hours.

Excursions and A Guide At Each Location?

Each day, the cruise will travel to a specific historical site. The cruising time between stops varies from 1 to 3 hours on average. At each location, you disembark for your prearranged excursions at that location. Met by our guide, you will be escorted throughoutyour tour and then taken back to your cruise vessel at the end of your activities.

What Ancient Sites Can You Visit on a Nile Cruise?

Please refer to your itinerary as there are multiple sites which can be visited and will vary depending on the number of days you spend on a cruise. A small sample of sites that can be visited include:

• Aswan High Dam and Elephantine Island, Philae Temple Complex:
• Abu Simbel
• The Temples Kombo Ombo, Edfu Temple,
• The Great Temples of Karnak and Luxor
• The Valley of the Kings and The Valley of the Workers
• The Temple of Hatshepsut, The Colossi of Memnon

How Long Should You Cruise For?

The most common cruise duration is 4 days/3 nights. For travellers with young children, shorter durations can be more appealing. Seniors often prefer longer cruises of up to 7 days/6 nights. Please consult us for additional information.