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5-day Nile cruise tour from Cairo Tour Code: 326-5886

From USD$900  
Mon, Thu, Sat
Cairo, Egypt
English
5 4
Take a Nile Cruise for 5 days from Cairo with internal flights included. Tour Egypt by cruising the Nile, and stopping to tour in different places with a licensed guide. 5 star all the way, with most meals included.
Price (/person)
    Single $1800
    Double $900
    3rd Person
    Child
    (Age 4-12 yrs)
    $750
    4th Person
    Child
    (Age 4-12 yrs)
    $750

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  • All the mentioned rates are for a private tour per person in a double cabin. Children will share the parents cabin.
  • Guests must be at least 4 years of age or older.
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  • There is $30 per person per night ($60 per night for single traveler) surcharge during Jewish holidays, our support team may inform you the final price later.
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Day 1: Cairo - Luxor (656 km)

We will take an early morning flight from Cairo to Luxor, where we will check into our Nile cruise ship. Then, we will tour the East Bank of the Nile, where we will visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, two amazing ancient archeological sites, with the help of a knowledgeable tour guide. Afterwards, we will return to the cruise ship for dinner and entertainment.
  • Luxor, EGYPT

    Luxor, EGYPT
    Luxor is a city on the east bank of the Nile River in Egypt. It's on the site of ancient Thebes, the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power, during the 16th-11th centuries B.C.E.

    Karnak Temple

    This vast complex of ruined temples was once the great Egyptian city of Thebes. It is a vast, open-air museum where visitors can see a cross-section into many eras of ancient Egyptian culture.

    Luxor Temple

    This large temple complex was the grand monument in ancient Thebes. Constructed around 1400 BCE, various sections were built under the rule of the famous pharaohs Tutankhamen and Ramesses II.
Standard Hotel: On the ship
Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included

Day 2: West Bank - Valley of the Kings - Esna (146 km)

After breakfast aboard our cruise, we will set out for the day to tour the Necropolis of Thebes and the Valley of the Kings, where we will visit three royal tombs. Then, we will return to the ship for lunch while we sail to Esna. After resting on the way, we will explore Esna, a small city on the West Bank of the Nile, a center for pottery and sugar production. In the evening, we will again enjoy dinner onboard our cruise and enjoy some entertainment.
  • Luxor, EGYPT

    Luxor, EGYPT
    Luxor is a city on the east bank of the Nile River in Egypt. It's on the site of ancient Thebes, the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power, during the 16th-11th centuries B.C.E.

    Valley of the Kings

    This valley is named because during a period of about 500 years, several Egyptian pharaohs were buried here. It is one of the most significant Egyptian archaeological sites.
  • Esna, EGYPT

    This Egyptian city is located on the West Bank of the Nile River, 55 km south of Luxor. The modern city is built up around ancient ruins.
  • Edfu, EGYPT

    This city sits on the West Bank of the Nile River in Egypt, between Esna and Aswan. It is notable for the massive Temple of Horus and the remains of ancient pyramids.
Standard Hotel: On the ship
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included

Day 3: Edfu - Aswan (98 km)

After breakfast, we will go to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best preserved temples from the Ptolemaic Period of Egypt. Afterwards, we will return to the ship for lunch while sailing to Kom Ombo, home to a breathtaking temple dedicated to the gods Sobek and Harores. In the evening, as we enjoy dinner and a galabya party onboard the cruise, we will sail to Aswan.
  • Edfu, EGYPT

    This city sits on the West Bank of the Nile River in Egypt, between Esna and Aswan. It is notable for the massive Temple of Horus and the remains of ancient pyramids.

    Temple of Edfu

    An ancient Egyptian temple, dedicated to the falcon god Horus, was built in the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC. It's located on the west bank of the Nile in Edfu, Upper Egypt and is one of the best preserved shrines in Egypt.
  • Aswan, EGYPT

    Aswan, EGYPT
    Aswan is a city in the south of Egypt, and is the capital of the Aswan Governorate.Aswan is a busy market and tourist centre located just north of the Aswan Dam on the east bank of the Nile at the first cataract.

    Temple of Kom Ombo

    This double temple was built between 180-47 BC during the Ptolemaic dynasty. The southern part of the temple is dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god and creator of the world, while the southern half is dedicated to Horus the Elder.
Standard Hotel: On the ship
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included

Day 4: Aswan

After breakfast, we will enjoy a tour of the Aswan High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960. Then, we will continue touring the area by visiting the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddesses Isis and Hathour. In the afternoon, we will cruise among the area's islands.
  • Aswan, EGYPT

    Aswan, EGYPT
    Aswan is a city in the south of Egypt, and is the capital of the Aswan Governorate.Aswan is a busy market and tourist centre located just north of the Aswan Dam on the east bank of the Nile at the first cataract.

    High Dam

    This embankment dam sits on the Nile River in southern Egypt. Built between 1898 and 1902 to prevent the annual flooding of the Nile River, the dam also provides irrigation water and hydroelectric power.

    Temple of Isis on Philae

    This temple was built on the island of Philae, which sits downstream of the Aswan Dam, in the 4th century BC. The temple has been noted for its architectural prowess.
Standard Hotel: On the ship
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included

Day 5: Aswan - Cairo (682 km)

After breakfast, we will disembark the cruise, transfer to the airport in Aswan and fly to Cairo.
Breakfast: Included
  • Pick up from hotels in Cairo around 8:00am.
    Return time after breakfast transfer to Aswan airport for your flight to Cairo

Price Includes

  • Internal Flights from Cairo to Luxor
  • Round-trip hotel transfers from select hotels
  • 4 nights on the ship with breakfast and lunch
  • Licensed Guide
  • Live entertainment
  • Entrance Fees

Price Excludes

  • Insurance
  • Food and beverage, unless otherwise specified
  • Tips and Gratuities
  • Personal expenses

Additional Note

  • Language: English guide basically. Spanish and Russian are are available for an extra fee.

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  • Currency Fluctuations: All tour prices are current at the time of publication and are susceptible to currency fluctuations. We reserve the right to alter the tour price in accordance with changes in foreign exchanges rates and changes in prices for services. The rate that you pay when you reserve your tour will protect you against future currency fluctuations; on the other hand, no price adjust (refund) will be made based upon change in tour prices.
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  • Prices may vary and are subject to availability by season, weekend, and/or holiday.
  • While we will make every effort to maintain a regular operation, we reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip and issue a full refund to affected customers under special circumstances.

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