Ancient Egypt & Nile Cruise

Discover ancient pyramids, temples and tombs as you travel through Cairo and cruise from Luxor to Aswan

Ancient Egypt & Nile Cruise

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Trip Fee

$ 2.775

Single Room Difference

$ 713

Date

05 - 13 December 2025

Trip Information

Unlock the wonders of Ancient Egypt and cruise down the Nile on this adventure led by an expert Egyptologist. Starting in Cairo, we marvel at the Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx, while also taking time to discover the modern side of the capital. Then cruise from Luxor to Aswan along the Nile, watching local life pass, visiting the spectacular temples at Edfu and Kom Ombo. The lush banks and beautiful sunsets, together with the excellent on-board facilities, make this an unforgettable way to travel.

Activity Areas

Cultural Wonders
Culture
Culture Bestsellers

Region & Country & City

Middle East: Egypt, The Pyramids of Egypt

Included in the Price


- All breakfasts, four lunches and four dinners
- All accommodation
- All transport and listed activities
- Tour leader throughout
- Group arrival and departure transfers available

Not Included In The Price


- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request)
- Visas or vaccinations

Accommodation Information


- 7 Superior nights (4 Nile cruise boat, 3 hotel), 1 Classic night (hotel)
- Travel by minibus, cruise boat and one internal flight
- Group normally 4 to 16, plus leader. Minimum age: 16

Itinerary

Day 1 Adventure begins in Cairo

Welcome to Cairo, the capital of Egypt, where the ancient and modern worlds connect seamlessly. Cairo flights can arrive late, and the visa process can take some time. Therefore, we recommend flying into Cairo a day earlier and adding an extra night at your start hotel. There are some excellent sightseeing options available in Cairo if you wish to see more. Speak to your sales representative to book. Accommodation: Steigenberger Pyramids Hotel (or similar) Upgrade to a pyramid-view room today – speak to your sales representative for more details

Day 2 Visit the Egyptian Museum, National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and Cairo's lively bazaar

We begin with a welcome briefing with the tour leader (usually at 7am or 7.30am). Please have your breakfast beforehand and be sure to bring your insurance details as the tour leader needs to gather this information. Then, to set the scene for our adventures ahead, we visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which contains relics dating back to 4,000 BCE, including the fantastic riches of Tutankhamun’s tomb. After, we visit the magnificent National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, where we can see the mummies of iconic pharaohs, such as Ramses II and Hatshepsut, who we learn so much more about later on the trip. Finally, we navigate the narrow alleys and streets that make up the Khan el-Khalili bazaar. In operation since the 14th century, it is still home to a wonderfully eclectic mix of traders and vendors, offering an intriguing insight into the ancient and modern sides of Cairo. Please note: When the Grand Egyptian Museum fully opens, we go there instead of the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. Accommodation: Steigenberger Pyramids Hotel (or similar) Upgrade to a pyramid-view room today – speak to your sales representative for more details

Day 3 Discover the Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx

Visit the Giza Plateau today, where the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus and the mysterious Great Sphinx stand as the greatest testament to the Ancient Egyptians. We wander the site, with a chance to grill our tour leader (an Egyptologist) on the incredible structures. Only the throng of sightseers milling around their huge foundations keep you in the 21st century.  If you’d like to venture inside the belly of the pyramids, it is possible to pay for additional tickets locally. After, we drive to a viewpoint to see the grand monuments from another angle. The rest of the day if free to relax or sightsee. Accommodation: Steigenberger Pyramids Hotel (or similar) Upgrade to a pyramid-view room today – speak to your sales representative for more details

Day 4 Fly to Luxor; visit Karnak and Luxor temples. Board cruise boat; free afternoon to explore

We typically transfer to Cairo airport before sunrise for our flight to Luxor (flight times can vary but we need to be at the airport three hours before the flight so expect a wake up around 2am). A breakfast box is provided, but you'll also need to pack your day's essentials into your hand luggage, such as your hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. On arrival, we go directly from the airport to the huge Karnak Temple complex on the east bank of the Nile. Built more than 1,500 years, Karnak is a mixture of pylons, courtyards, halls and sanctuaries, while our early arrival means we miss the big crowds that arrive later in the day. We then tour the smaller Luxor Temple complex, where we see more grand monuments from the ancient world. After, we arrive at our cruise boat in time for lunch on board before free time in the afternoon to relax or head back into Luxor for more exploration. Accommodation: M/S Nile Style (or similar) Upgrade to an upper-deck cabin today – speak to your sales representative for more details

Day 5 Visit Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon; begin Nile cruise

Leave the boat very early (to ensure we are back for the commencement of the cruise) and take a 30 to 40-minute bus ride to the west bank of the Nile. Here, we visit the Valley of the Kings, which contains the once-hidden tombs of more than 60 pharaohs. A discreet entrance in the hillside takes us underground, a series of corridors and antechambers leading to burial chambers and sarcophagi. The walls are covered in brightly painted images and hieroglyphs – a map of the afterlife to ensure the king’s safe passage. One ticket allows us to see three tombs, usually into what are regarded as the most impressive tombs. However, if there is time, we recommend a visit to the tombs of Ramses VI and Tutankhamun – these require extra tickets, which can be bought locally. Visits to tombs are now strictly controlled to halt further deterioration of wall paintings – each tomb is periodically closed for several weeks. On crowded days, make sure to have a quick visit to each of the included tombs if you want to add extra tombs as your leader will give a fixed meeting time in order to return to the cruise boat before it sails. After, we visit the nearby Hatshepsut Temple, an architectural masterpiece of the ancient world. Built at the foot of sheer rock cliffs, it is a staggering sight, with a trio of terraces and neat arrangement of pillars. We then visit the Colossi of Memnon, two giant seated representations of the Pharaoh Amenhotep II. On return to our cruise boat, we begin our voyage along the Nile, travelling upstream and, hopefully, enjoying a sunset to remember. Accommodation: M/S Nile Style (or similar) Upgrade to an upper-deck cabin today – speak to your sales representative for more details

Day 6 Visit temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo; arrive in Aswan

We continue our exploration of the ancient world today, visiting the Temples of Edfu in the morning. Also on the west bank of the Nile, this grand Ptolemaic temple was dedicated to the falcon-headed god, Horus. In the late afternoon, after a relaxed few hours sailing along the Nile, we visit Kom Ombo temple, unusual in that it was dedicated to two deities: Sobek and Haroeris. Returning to the boat, we set sail for Aswan, where we stay overnight. Please note: Exact sailing and excursion times cannot be guaranteed for each individual trip. Accommodation: M/S Nile Style (or similar) Upgrade to an upper-deck cabin today – speak to your sales representative for more details

Day 7 Continue Nile cruise; optional visit to Abu Simbel

We wake in Aswan today, a laid-back town that reflects the character of its largely Nubian inhabitants, known for being friendly and hospitable. By virtue of its position on the old caravan route, it has always been a trading centre and we thoroughly recommend visiting the packed bazaar today, where merchants display spices, carpets, leather goods and countless other wares. Today there’s the option of flying to the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel, 186mi (300km) to the south through the Nubian Desert. Built by Ramses II, the two temples are certainly some of the most spectacular in Egypt. Originally on the banks of the Nile, the temples were raised to a new site above the lake in the late 1960s, as the waters from the new Lake Nasser rose behind the Aswan High Dam. The four great seated statues of Ramses II stare east towards the rising sun. We arrive back in Aswan around 1.30pm, before lunch. If you're not heading to Abu Simbel, there is the option to visit the Nubian Museum, situated opposite our usual hotel in Aswan (please ask your tour leader if you are interested and when it can be arranged). Opened in April 1998, the museum chronologically charts the history and culture of the Nubian people. Accommodation: M/S Nile Style (or similar) Upgrade to an upper-deck cabin today – speak to your sales representative for more details

Day 8 Disembark cruise; tour Philae Temple and Aswan High Dam; felucca down the Nile

After breakfast on board, we disembark and have a full day in Aswan. Our first stop is Philae Temple, which was was relocated to Aglika Island in the 1970s after it became evident the original site (on Philae Island) would submerge on completion of the Aswan High Dam, which we also visit on this excursion. It represents a magnificent and enduring testament to both ancient and modern engineering. In the afternoon, we explore the Nile by felucca, the traditional Egyptian sailing boat. Using the felucca, we can truly savour the tranquillity of the Nile and the beauty of the surrounding landscape, where the vast desert almost reaches the water’s edge. Please note: The timings of the felucca sailing might be changed according to weather conditions Accommodation: Basma Hotel (or similar) Upgrade to a Nile-view room today – speak to your sales representative for more details

Day 9 Adventure ends in Aswan

You’ve seen the Great Pyramids, gazed at King Tut’s treasures and journeyed down the Nile. Now, however, it’s time to start your return journey home. Of course, if you’re not quite ready for the adventure to end, talk to your sales representative about extending your stay – Egypt has a lifetime of wonders to discover.

Travel Dates

05 - 13 December 2025 $ 2.775

26 December 2025 - 03 January 2026 $ 3.375

09 - 17 January 2026 $ 3.750

16 - 24 January 2026 $ 3.900

06 - 14 February 2026 $ 3.900

13 - 21 February 2026 $ 3.900

27 February - 07 March 2026 $ 3.750

06 - 14 March 2026 $ 3.600

20 - 28 March 2026 $ 3.900

27 March - 04 April 2026 $ 4.350

03 - 11 April 2026 $ 4.350

17 - 25 April 2026 $ 3.600

24 April - 02 May 2026 $ 3.600

01 - 09 May 2026 $ 3.450

22 - 30 May 2026 $ 3.450

05 - 13 June 2026 $ 3.450

11 - 19 September 2026 $ 3.450

25 September - 03 October 2026 $ 3.600

02 - 10 October 2026 $ 3.750

09 - 17 October 2026 $ 3.750

16 - 24 October 2026 $ 3.900

23 - 31 October 2026 $ 3.750

06 - 14 November 2026 $ 3.900

13 - 21 November 2026 $ 3.750

20 - 28 November 2026 $ 3.750

27 November - 05 December 2026 $ 3.750

04 - 12 December 2026 $ 3.750

18 - 26 December 2026 $ 4.350

08 - 16 January 2027 $ 3.900

15 - 23 January 2027 $ 3.900

05 - 13 February 2027 $ 3.900

12 - 20 February 2027 $ 3.900

26 February - 06 March 2027 $ 3.900

05 - 13 March 2027 $ 3.900

19 - 27 March 2027 $ 3.900

26 March - 03 April 2027 $ 4.500

02 - 10 April 2027 $ 4.500

16 - 24 April 2027 $ 3.900

23 April - 01 May 2027 $ 3.900

30 April - 08 May 2027 $ 3.900

07 - 15 May 2027 $ 3.600

21 - 29 May 2027 $ 3.600

04 - 12 June 2027 $ 3.600

10 - 18 September 2027 $ 3.600

24 September - 02 October 2027 $ 3.900

01 - 09 October 2027 $ 4.050

08 - 16 October 2027 $ 4.050

15 - 23 October 2027 $ 4.050

22 - 30 October 2027 $ 4.050

05 - 13 November 2027 $ 4.050

12 - 20 November 2027 $ 4.050

19 - 27 November 2027 $ 4.050

26 November - 04 December 2027 $ 4.050

03 - 11 December 2027 $ 4.050

24 December 2027 - 01 January 2028 $ 4.875

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