About Our Nile River Cruises
Egypt
is the land in which civilization was nurtured. Steeped in history, it evokes
memories of a glorious past. For millenniums, Egypt was and still is the cradle
of civilization; it's rich in history and monuments proof of the heritage of
humanity. En-route between Aswan and Luxor sightseeing on a Nile River cruise
ship is the only way to appreciate the mysteries of Kom Ombo, Edfu and Esna.
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Egypt is home to
some of world's greatest wonders and some of these treasured sites
are situation along the Nile River between Aswan and Luxor.
A trip along the
Nile River is like a
journey back in time
itself. You can
travel in comfort on
this Pharaonic
dynasty making stops at the landmarks of history.
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About Our Cruise Ship Services
Standard Nile cruises sail from
Luxor to Aswan or Aswan to Luxor. We offer Nile River cruises starting from 4
days / 3 nights up to 8 days / 7 nights. Following is a list of our featured
Nile River cruise ships we offer categorized by standard.
We personally select each cruise ship based on stringent quality control
standards. We're confident you'll appreciate our discriminate selection. Guided
sightseeing tours are included in our cruises; tours in Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu
and Luxor.
Throughout your
cruise you'll be accompanied by a professional and knowledgeable tour guide who
provides in-depth history lecture of the ancient kingdoms.
Time
permitting, optional day
excursions to Abu Simbel from
Aswan are possible. If your cruise starts in Aswan, we make this tour before
your ship starts sailing. If your cruise ends in Aswan, we make this tour at the
end of your cruise.
Below
is a list of featured Nile River cruise ships we offer. To view complete details
and see photographs for a specific
cruise ship, click on the ship of your choice:
Nile Cruise Sailing Schedules
There are 3 typical sailing schedules most cruise
ships follow:
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Shorter Cruises: 4-days / 3-nights (Aswan / Luxor)
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Longer Cruises:
5-days / 4-nights (Luxor / Aswan)
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Extended Cruises:
7-days / 6-nights (Aswan / Dendera / Luxor)
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Extended Cruises:
8-days / 7-nights (Luxor /
Aswan / Luxor)
4-Days / 3-Nights Sailing Schedule
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Day |
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Day-By-Day Sightseeing Itinerary |
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1 |
a.m. |
Embarkation no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon). |
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p.m. |
Felucca
sail around
Elephantine Island. Overnight in Aswan. |
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2 |
a.m. |
Guided tour of the
High Dam
-
Unfinished Obelisk
-
Philae Temple. |
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p.m. |
Sail to Kom Ombo
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guided tour of the
Gods Sobek &
Haroeris
Temple
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sail to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu. |
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3 |
a.m. |
Guided tour of the
God Horus Temple. |
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p.m. |
Sail to Esna - cross the locks - sail to Luxor. Overnight in Luxor. |
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4 |
a.m. |
Breakfast &
disembarkation.
Guided tour of the
Valley of the Kings
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Queen Hatshepsut Temple
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Colossi of Memnon Statue.
End of cruise. |
5-Days / 4-Nights Sailing Schedule
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Day |
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Day-By-Day Sightseeing Itinerary |
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1 |
a.m. |
Embarkation no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon). |
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p.m. |
Guided tour of
Karnak Temple
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Luxor Temple. Overnight in
Luxor. |
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2 |
a.m. |
Guided tour of the
Valley of the Kings
-
Queen Hatshepsut Temple
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Colossi of Memnon Statue. |
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p.m. |
Sail to Esna - cross the locks - sail to Edfu. Overnight in
Edfu. |
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3 |
a.m. |
Guided tour of the
God Horus Temple - sail to Kom
Ombo. |
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p.m. |
Guided tour of the
Gods Sobek &
Haroeris
Temple
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sail to Aswan. Overnight in Aswan. |
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4 |
a.m. |
Felucca
sail around
Elephantine Island. |
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p.m. |
Guided tour of the
High Dam
-
Unfinished Obelisk
-
Philae Temple.
Overnight in Aswan. |
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5 |
a.m. |
Breakfast &
disembarkation. End of cruise. |
7-Days / 6-Nights Sailing Schedule
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Day |
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Day-By-Day Sightseeing Itinerary |
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1 |
a.m. |
Embarkation no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon). |
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p.m. |
Guided tour of the
High Dam
-
Unfinished Obelisk
-
Philae Temple.
Overnight in Aswan. |
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2 |
a.m. |
Felucca
sail around
Elephantine Island. |
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p.m. |
Sail to Kom Ombo
-
guided tour of the
Gods Sobek &
Haroeris
Temple
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sail to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu. |
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3 |
a.m. |
Guided tour of the
God Horus Temple. |
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p.m. |
Sail to Esna - cross the locks. Overnight in Esna. |
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4 |
a.m. |
Sail to Luxor -
Guided tour of
Karnak Temple
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Luxor Temple. |
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P.M. |
Afternoon free for leisure. Overnight in Luxor. |
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5 |
a.m. |
Guided tour of the
Valley of the Kings
-
Queen Hatshepsut Temple
-
Colossi of Memnon Statue. |
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p.m. |
Sail to Esna - cross the locks - sail to Edfu. Overnight in
Edfu. |
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6 |
a.m. |
Breakfast - sail to Qena -
Guided tour of the
Temple of Hathor in Dendera. |
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p.m. |
Sail to Luxor -
afternoon free for leisure.
Overnight in Luxor. |
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7 |
a.m. |
Breakfast &
disembarkation. End of cruise. |
8-Days / 7-Nights Sailing Schedule
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Day |
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Day-By-Day Sightseeing Itinerary |
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1 |
a.m. |
Embarkation no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon). |
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p.m. |
Guided tour of
Karnak Temple
-
Luxor Temple. Overnight in
Luxor. |
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2 |
a.m. |
Sail to Esna - cross the locks. |
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p.m. |
Sail to Edfu - afternoon free for leisure. Overnight in
Edfu. |
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3 |
a.m. |
Sail to Kom Ombo - guided tour of the
Gods Sobek &
Haroeris
Temple. |
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p.m. |
Sail to Aswan - afternoon free for leisure. Overnight in
Aswan. |
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4 |
a.m. |
Guided tour of the
High Dam
-
Unfinished Obelisk
-
Philae Temple. |
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p.m. |
Afternoon free for leisure. Overnight in Aswan. |
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5 |
a.m. |
Felucca
sail around
Elephantine Island. |
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p.m. |
Felucca
sail around
Elephantine Island. |
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6 |
a.m. |
Guided tour of the
God Horus Temple. |
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p.m. |
Sail to Luxor - afternoon free for leisure. Overnight in
Luxor. |
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7 |
a.m. |
Guided tour of the
Valley of the Kings
-
Queen Hatshepsut Temple
-
Colossi of Memnon Statue. |
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p.m. |
Afternoon free for leisure. Overnight in
Luxor. |
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8 |
a.m. |
Breakfast &
disembarkation. End of cruise. |
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