8 Days Nile Discovery Cruise: Cairo to Luxor

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Following the footsteps of the Pharaohs A breathtaking Long Nile Cruise from Cairo to Luxor 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 A breathtaking Long Nile Cruise from Cairo to Luxor 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 CityBeni Suef
End CityQena

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

    • Transfers and Sightseeing * All Transfers from Hotel / Airport / Railway Station to the ship * All sightseeing as per itinerary * Guide: English - German - Italian - French - Spanish* 07 nights / 08 Days Nile Cruise HS Champollion II on Full Board (Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner and sunset tea with cakes during sailing)

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Itinerary

Day 1 Monday; Cairo Night Cruise with Show

Starting 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, sail in Cairo...

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 sail 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 brightnes...

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...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,360
Price per day$170
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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Champollion Nile Cruises Reviews & Ratings

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Noha

Jan 2022

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Champollion Nile Cruises Company Reviewsby Champollion Nile Cruises

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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Champollion Nile Cruises Company Reviewsby Champollion Nile Cruises

" 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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Champollion Nile Cruises Company Reviewsby Champollion Nile Cruises

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

    • * Visa (30 $ ) per person * Tipping (recommended 12 $ per day) * Optional Excursions * Extras on board

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