Long Nile Cruise
14 days
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Group Tour
This newly operating Nile Cruise takes you all the way from Cairo, through Lower, Middle and Upper Egypt to Luxor and Aswan
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
What's this trip about?
This newly operating Nile Cruise takes you all the way from Cairo, through Lower, Middle and Upper Egypt to Luxor and Aswan
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Details
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityMinya
End CityAswan
Travel Themes
Destinations
Attractions
Activities
Trip includes
- Accommodation on 5-star deluxe cruise boat (Movenpick M/S Hamees or similar)
- Meals as indicated (full board whilst on board the boat)
- All transfers, including 24-hour airport transfer service in Cairo and Aswan
- Tours & guides as indicated on the itinerary with a shared Nile Cruise guide (a supplement is available for a private Egyptologist guide)
- All transport required for sightseeing along the way
- All site entrance fees
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Cairo, transfer to cruise boat
We will meet you at Cairo Airport today and transfer you directly to your Nile Cruise boat. The remainder of today is free for you to settle in and relax on board. This evening will be spent moored up on the Nile in Cairo. Extra days in a hotel in Cairo are available if you would like to spend more time here.
| OVERNIGHT:
Nile cruise boat
| MEALS:
Dinner
| EXTRAS:
Single room supplement, Extra day in Cairo - pre-tour
Day 2: Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum tours
Your Egyptian adventure begins today with tours to some of Egypt's most famous attractions. Your tour today will include the Pyramids and Sphinx in Giza, and the Egyptian Museum in central Cairo where you'll be able to view many of the treasures recovered from the tomb o...
| OVERNIGHT:
Nile cruise boat
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Full day sailing to Beni Suef
Today is a day for relaxation as we begin sailing south for Beni Suef. You'll have the whole day on board the Nile Cruise ship where you can witness rural Egyptian life along the banks of the Nile.
| OVERNIGHT:
Nile cruise boat
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Fayoum region sightseeing
We have a number of important sites to visit today including the Hawara and Meidum Pyramids located close to the oasis town of Fayoum. | OVERNIGHT: on board Nile Cruise in Beni Suef.
| OVERNIGHT:
Nile cruise boat
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Sail south to Minya
We'll begin sailing to Minya before breakfast today as the journey to Minya is a long one. We will aim to arrive in Minya shortly after lunch at around 2pm, where we'll have a full afternoon of tours. Your first tour this afternoon is to Tuna al Gebel where you'll be abl...
| OVERNIGHT:
Nile cruise boat
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Visit Tel el Amarna & Beni Hassan
Today is set to be one of the cruise highlights for the Ancient Egypt enthusiasts among us. After breakfast we'll visit the fabled city of Tel el Amarna. This ancient city, which was originally known as Akhetaton got its modern day name from the nearby village of El-Till...
| OVERNIGHT:
Nile cruise boat
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Sail to Asyut
Today you'll have the whole day on board the cruise whilst continuing to sail south to Asyut.
| OVERNIGHT:
Nile cruise boat
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Sail to Sohag, visit Abydos
This morning we'll sail a little further south to Sohag, where we'll arrive at around 2pm. Our tour today will take us to Abydos, home to the legend of Osiris. The ancient Egyptian faithful believed that Osiris was resurrected at Abydos after he was killed by his brother...
| OVERNIGHT:
Nile cruise boat
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 9: Sail to Qena
Today whilst sailing south to Qena we'll pass through two interesting locks and under a railway bridge in the town of Nag Hammadi. This evening will be spent on board in Qena.
| OVERNIGHT:
Nile cruise boat
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Visit Dendera, sail to Luxor
After breakfast on board this morning, we'll travel the short distance to to the important temple of Dendera, which is dedicated to Hathor - the goddess of joy, dance and love. The ancient Egyptians also believed that Hathor had healing powers, so often brought the sick ...
| OVERNIGHT:
Nile cruise boat
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11: Luxor West Bank tours
Luxor is often referred to as the world's largest outdoor musuem and this morning we start our tours to the West Bank of the Nile. Whilst here we'll visit the amazing Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Queen Hatchepsut.
| OVERNIGHT:
Nile cruise boat
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
| EXTRAS:
Hot air balloon in Luxor
Day 12: Luxor East Bank tour, sail to Edfu
We'll have breakfast on board today before visiting the huge temple complex at Karnak and also Luxor temple in the centre of town. In ancient Thebes these two temples we're linked by a huge avenue of sphinxes, much of which has been restored in recent years. You have a little more free time in Luxor before the boat begins to sail further south towards Edfu where we'll spend the night on board.
| OVERNIGHT:
Nile cruise boat
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13: Edfu & Komombo, sail to Aswan
We visit the impressive Edfu Temple this morning, dedicated to the god Horus. The temple is often described as the best preserved temple in Egypt, so this visit is not to be missed. Continuing further south, towards Aswan, we'll visit the unusual double temple of Komombo...
| OVERNIGHT:
Nile cruise boat
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14: Aswan sightseeing
This morning begins with a short boat trip to the beautiful island temple of Philae. We'll also have visits today to the Aswan High Dam which holds back the waters of Lake Nasser. After a break for lunch we'll visit the Nubian Museum in the afternoon where you can learn more about the Nubian people who inhabit much of southern Egypt.
| OVERNIGHT:
Nile cruise boat
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15: Tour ends in Aswan, transfer to airport
Your tour will officially come to an end today after breakfast, but we do recommend you consider taking our optional tour to the temples of Abu Simbel, located on the shores of Lake Nasser. If you do choose to visit Abu Simbel this morning, you'll have an early start and...
| OVERNIGHT:
N/A
| MEALS:
Breakfast
| EXTRAS:
Abu Simbel overland
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Dates & Availability
Price From $5,540
Price per day$396
Last Updated: 4/19/2024
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Spaces Remain
13 Sep 2024
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$6,070
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$7,585
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$6,200
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$7,915
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$6,860
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$8,575
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Our tours range from historical sightseeing and Nile cruises in Egypt, through to long strenuous treks and white water rafting in Nepal or swimming with whales in Tonga. You can join other travellers on a small group departure, or personalise and tailor-make an itinerary for you to enjoy privately.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International flights (available on request)
- Visa fees (USD 25 available on arrival for most nationalities)
- Travel insurance (compulsory, available on request)
- Single room supplements (chargeable if a same-sex room share is not available)
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
- Tipping kitty (allow US$55)
- Tour guide tips
- Cruise boat gala dinners (if charged by the boat on 24 & 31 Dec, see below)
- Any other items not mentioned above
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Age Requirements
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