Cruising The Nile & Lake Nasser

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Cruise the magnificent Nile River and Lake Nasser and see some of Egypt's most famous sights.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit the Great Pyramids and Sphinx
    • Sail from Luxor to Aswan on the Nile River
    • Explore the Valley of the Kings
    • Enjoy a luxury cruise on lake Nasser
    • Tour the majestic temples at Abu Simbel
    • Explore the fascinating Egyptian museum

What's this trip about?

    Cruise the magnificent Nile River and Lake Nasser and see some of Egypt's most famous sights.

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 6 people
Age range18 to 64 years
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 6

Trip includes

    • 11 Nights' accommodation at listed hotels or similar
    • Daily breakfast
    • 07 lunches during cruise stay
    • 07 dinner during cruise stay
    • Arrival & departure transfers
    • Transportation in private AC chauffeur driven car
    • Meet & greet at Cairo airport by our representative
    • Sightseeing tours as per itinerary
    • Tours from cruise ship on a group basis as per the cruise itineraries
    • Service of English-speaking Egyptologist during sightseeing tours
    • Domestic airfare (Cairo – Luxor / Abu Simbel – Cairo)
    • Entrance fees as per itinerary
    • All currently applicable taxes

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Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1: CAIRO (ARRIVAL)

On arrival at Cairo International airport, clear customs and collect your luggage, our representative will meet you at the arrival halls and assist with the transfer to your hotel. Cairo, called Al-Qahirah in Arabic, with a population of 17 million, is not only...

Day 2: CAIRO (B)

This morning drive to the Giza Plateau, home of Egypt’s signature attractions: The Great Pyramids, proclaimed by the Greeks to be among the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. A single pyramid is built of 2,300,000 blocks, each weighing an average of two and on...

Day 3: CAIRO LUXOR (EMBARKATION) (B/L/D)

This morning you will be transferred back to Cairo Airport for a flight to Luxor. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your ship to embark on your Nile cruise, your floating hotel for the next five days. Enjoy lunch on board. This afternoon visit the ...

Day 4: LUXOR ESNA - EDFU (B/L/D)

Today explore the Necropolis of Thebes, the wondrous Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Cross the newly constructed Luxor Bridge to visit the Valley of the Kings, which includes the tombs of the Theban rulers, Seti I and Tutank...

Day 5: EDFU KOM OMBO - ASWAN (B/L/D)

This morning after breakfast disembark at Edfu. A "caleche" ride will take you through the town to the Temple of Horus, the Falcon God. The Temple of Horus is the best-preserved ancient temple in Egypt and the second largest after Karnak. Built from sandstone b...

Day 6: ASWAN (B/L/D)

Today discover Aswan, Egypt’s southernmost city. South of here lies the flooded lands of Nubia, Sudan, and Ethiopia. Just north of the border between Egypt and Sudan lies Aswan High Dam, a huge rock filled dam which captures the world's longest river, the Nile,...

Day 7: ASWAN (DISEMBARKATION-EMBARKATION) (B/L/D)

This morning enjoy breakfast before your final disembarkation from your Nile cruise and transfer to embark on your cruise on Lake Nasser. Enjoy lunch onboard before visiting Kalabsha Temple, Beit El Wali, and the kiosk of Kertassi.

Overnight on board in Aswan

Day 8: ASWAN - AMADA (B/L/D)

Today, sail on to Wadi El Seboua and cross the Tropic of Cancer. Enjoy breakfast and lunch on board before visiting Wadi El Seboua Temple noted for its avenue of sphinxes, and was partly carved directly into the rock, the Temple of Dakka dedicated to the god Thoth and the Temple of Meharakka. Sail on to Amada while enjoying dinner.  Overnight on board

Day 9: AMADA - ABU SIMBEL (B/L/D)

This morning visit Amada the oldest surviving Nubian Temple, containing some of the best-preserved Nubian reliefs. Sail on to Qasr Ibrim to see the Citadel (the tour is conducted from the ship’s sundeck as entrance to the site is not permitted). Qasr Ibrim was ...

Day 10: ABU SIMBEL (DISEMBARKATION) CAIRO (B)

For those who wish, the possibility is available for a second visit to Abu Simbel (entrance ticket is not included). After breakfast, it’s time to disembark and then you will be transferred to Abu Simbel Domestic Airport for a flight back to Cairo via Aswan. On arrival in Cairo you will be met and transferred to your hotel.  Overnight in Cairo

Day 11: CAIRO (B)

This morning visit the world-renowned Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. Accompanied by your certified Egyptologist, you’ll stroll through the halls highlighting each historical period of this ancient land. This afternoon visit the Citadel situated on a highly vis...

Day 12: CAIRO (DEPARTURE)(B)

Today you will be transferred back to Cairo International Airport for your onward flight.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,199
Price per day$267
Single supplement (single occupancy)$1,099
Last Updated: 2/22/2024

Departure takes place on Saturday's

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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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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities
    • Visa fees
    • Travel insurance
    • Optional tours
    • International airfare
    • All items not mentioned as included

Accommodation

Transportation & Flights

Deluxe AC Vehicle,

Transportation & flights

Deluxe AC Vehicle
Travel Insurance
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Meals Included
Daily Breakfast, sFull Board on the Cruise
Age Requirements
18 to 64 years
Additional Information
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Trip ID
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