12 Days Nile Explorer Cruise: Cairo to Aswan

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Following the footsteps of the Pharaohs on A breathtaking Long Nile Cruise from Cairo to Aswan exploring the monuments on the Nile banks at Bani Hassan, Tell Amarna, Luxor with Karnak and Thebes, and many more The journey—along the River Nile will show you the unique green Nile Valley and the contrasting but colorful desert beyond it
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Overview

Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

What's this trip about?

    Following the footsteps of the Pharaohs on A breathtaking Long Nile Cruise from Cairo to Aswan exploring the monuments on the Nile banks at Bani Hassan, Tell Amarna, Luxor with Karnak and Thebes, and many more The journey—along the River Nile will show you the unique green Nile Valley and the contrasting but colorful desert beyond it

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityAswan
End CityBENI suef

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Family Friendly
  • Train & Rail Journeys

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • River Cruise
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 1

Trip includes

    • All Excursion and transfer as per Itinerary Entrance fees Guiding onboard : Italian - French - Spanish - English Guides )Accommodation : 11 nights 5* Nile Cruise Champollion II Cairo/Aswan ON FB

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Itinerary

Day 1 Monday; Cairo Night Cruise with Show

You are starting at noon. You can Check-in the Nile Cruise (Champollion II). At about 6 pm, you'll join a cocktail reception to get acquainted with the ship's management team and the general manager. Then we will go up to the sundeck to attend the evening dinner, sai...

Day 2 Tuesday: Cairo – Sail to Beni Suef

With the first light of sunrise, We'll start sailing from Cairo. The ship will sail upstream along the southern agricultural oases of the Nile Valley. You can Enjoy the Crossing scenery from the sun deck with a cup of tea and relax. In the evening, you'll join your tour guide for a city walk-in Beni Suef. Meals on board; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sunset Tea Time

Day 3 Wednesday: Sail to Minia

With the first light of sunrise, we'll set sail again and continue our journey along the Nile; The scenery becomes more mesmerizing with every kilometer of the Nile Gardens and the limestone desert behind them. The picture becomes more mesmerizing. Watching the conte...

Day 4 Thursday: Minya - Tell el-Amarna

In the early morning, the guide will take you to the Western Desert to visit the tombs of Beni Hassan dedicated to the nobles and the rulers of the regions from the Middle Kingdom era; they were influential, prestige and sultans, as they have been married from the ro...

Day 5 Friday: Tell el-Amarna / Sail to Assiut

Early in the morning, the tour guide will take you to Tell el-Amarna to explore the mysteries of the ancient city tombs, which were deserted before Akhenaten chose it as the country's capital. Then the two kings, Smenkhre and Tutankhamun, lived there before returning...

Day 6: Saturday Sail Through Nile Valley to Sohag

In the early morning, we'll sail to Sohag, arriving at around 1:00 pm. Then you'll go with the guide on a walking tour to visit the museum and then return to the boat, or an optional excursion to visit the Coptic Orthodox monasteries in Egypt, including visiting the ...

Day 7 Sunday: Abydos - Nagi Hamadi

At 03:00 am, you can watch the ship's crossing through Sohag Bridge. Then we'll sai to El Ballina to visit the Abydos temple, one of the most important ancient Egyptian temples with its unique architectural planning, the beauty of its inscriptions, and the brightness...

Day 8, Monday: Dendera – Sail to Luxor (Karnak & Luxor)

In the early morning, we'll sail down the Nile to Qena. Upon arriving, your tour guide will take you to visit the Temple of Hathor in Dendera, which is characterized by a unique architecture rich in paintings and inscriptions. Its walls and columns are decorated with...

Day 9, Tuesday: Luxor – Thebes-West

Morning Visit the west bank. You'll explore the Valley of the Kings, with its richly decorated Pharaoh’s tombs. Then you'll visit the Hatshepsut Temple and the mighty Colossi of Memnon. Meals on Board: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10 Wednesday: Luxor – Edfu – Sail to Kom Ombo

Early morning sail from Luxor to Edfu, passing through the Esna Lock. Then visit the Temple of Horus, which is unique among all the Egyptian temples in the Nile Valley. However, some of its parts and elements are still under the homes of the current city of Edfu. The...

Day 11, Thursday: Kom Ombo – Sail to Aswan

At 7:00 am, we'll visit the Temple of Sobek, Haris, and the Kom Ombo Museum. Then we'll sail the last section of the river trip, and Aswan begins! Immediately after arriving in the city of Aswan, we'll go with a tour guide to visit the Aswan dams: the High Dam and As...

Day 12 Friday: Aswan – (Abu Simbel optional )

Morning Check-out from the ship, then you'll drive to Abu Simbel (approx. 4 hours). As part of a Guided tour (local expert guide in Abu Simbel), you'll visit the impressive rock temples of Abu Simbel, End of service Meals on Board: Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,745
Price per day$145
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Champollion Nile Cruises.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Noha

Jan 2022

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Family-friendly, Quiet rooms, Good room service

A wonderful vacation…thank you *location, sightseeing program by our dedicated professional tour guide Mohamed Elmaadawy & the decent organiser Abdulrahman *deli...

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Ahmed

Jan 2022

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" One of the most enjoyable trips ever to try"

One of the most enjoyable trips for anyone to try... all the staff are respectful, cooperative , very sophisticated and meticulous in dealing... Greetings to all tho...

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Hazem

Jan 2022

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Family-friendly, Good room service, Helpful concierge

I would like to express my deepest appreciation for CIT team for the amazing trip and warm hosting, specially for Mr. Mohamed Al Madaawy for awesome guidance and ric...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Tips ( Recommended $12 Per Day) - All extras onboard - Optional Excursions: White Monasteries - The Nubian village - Abu Simbel by car - Sound and Light Show at Karanak Hot Air Baloon

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