Egypt
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Spend your days discovering the treasures of the Nile in the company of an experienced Egyptologist, and your nights relaxing aboard a stylish cruise boat, watching the magical waters of the world’s greatest river go by – this is life on a Nile cruise holiday.
Cruising from Luxor to Aswan and back again, you will have the chance to explore some of Egypt’s most important sites, including the Valley of the Kings, Philae Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple and the Aswan High Dam. All our Nile cruises are based on full board, with meals provided – the only extra cost you need to allow for is drinks.
If you're planning a simple seven night cruise (rather than a multi centre or Tailor-Made holiday), you can book online. Please note the Oberoi Zahra and Oberoi Philae operate only on multi centre itineraries, and cannot be booked online.
Below is a sample seven night Nile cruise holiday itinerary. Shorter itineraries of four nights are also available and extra excursions such as the Luxor Sound & Light Show and Abu Simbel can be pre-booked via our reservations team.
Cruise and stay
After exploring the plenitude of awe inspiring sights along the Nile, you deserve a well earned rest. Twin your 7 or 4 night Nile Cruise holiday with a stay in the Red Sea - where the sandy beaches, stunning landscapes, sumptuous hotels and magnificent underwater life show a very different side of Egypt. Alternatively, stay in Luxor to revisit some of the main sights or throw a few nights in Cairo into the mix. See our multi-centre holiday itineraries for further inspiration.
Flights
We offer Nile Cruise holidays year round from both Gatwick and Manchester. We may also be able to tailormake a Nile Cruise holiday from some regional airports - please call us for further information.
Alternatively, we can also offer you Nile Cruise holidays using flights from scheduled airlines.
All our flights are direct to Luxor airport and include 20kg luggage allowance and taxes. In flight meals/snacks can be purchased on board.
Sample 7 night Nile Cruise itinerary
Itineraries may differ, but below is a sample seven night itinerary, cruising from Luxor to Aswan and back. For more details or a confirmed itinerary, call our specialist reservations team on 0844 770 4877 2500.
4 night itinerary
The four night cruise itinerary consists of the first four nights (Monday to Thursday), excluding the Tuesday visit to Luxor Museum.
Please note the Oberoi Zahra and Oberoi Philae run on different itineraries.
Monday
Depart from the UK for your flight to Luxor. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your chosen Nile cruise boat for an evening check-in. Overnight in Luxor.
Tuesday
In the morning, visit the Luxor Museum, home to many magnificent remains from the Pharaohnic period, including pieces from the tomb of Tutankhamun's tomb. In the afternoon, visit the majestic Temple of Karnak, the largest ancient religious site in the world, and the well preserved Temple of Luxor on the East Bank. Overnight in Luxor.
Wednesday
In the morning, visit the awe-inspiring highlights of the West Bank. These include the Valley of the Kings, burial place of ancient Kings and Nobles and one of the world's most famous archaeological sites; the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, sail via Esna Lock* to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu.
Thursday
In the morning, visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, built of golden sandstone blocks and one of Egypt's best preserved temples. Continue along the majestic Nile to Kom Ombo, where you will visit the fascinating Temple of Sobek and Haroeris in the afternoon, before continuing on to Aswan. Overnight in Aswan.
Friday
After breakfast, spend the day exploring the sights of Aswan. Start with a visit to the High Dam and the Temple of Philae, painstakingly relocated after the building of the Dam to the island of Agilika. In the afternoon, take a relaxing trip on a felucca past the Agha Khan Mausoleum and Elephantine Island. Overnight in Aswan.
Saturday
Spend the morning at leisure in Aswan, enjoying the relaxed atmosphere. There is also the option of a trip to breathtaking Abu Simbel (at additional cost). In the afternoon, sail from Aswan to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu.
Sunday
In the morning, sail from Edfu to the modern city of Esna. Visit the Temple of Khnum at Esna before crossing the lock* and continuing on to Luxor in the afternoon. Overnight in Luxor.
Monday
After breakfast, disembark your cruise boat and transfer to Luxor airport for your return flight to the UK, or, if you're extending your holiday with a stay in Luxor, the Red Sea or elsewhere in Egypt, for your resort transfer.
*Please note that Esna Lock may be closed during the following dates due to maintenance work:
November 30 - December 13 2009
June 1-30 2010
It should be noted that these dates might be subject to change. If the Esna Lock is closed it will have an effect on part of your proposed Nile cruise itinerary. Please ask our reservations team for further details prior to booking.
Important notes
- It may be necessary to amend your Nile Cruise itinerary due to prevailing local circumstances. We will endeavour to provide you with as much notice as possible, should this be necessary.
- As so many sites are visited, a Nile cruise holiday may not be suitable for the very elderly or people with walking difficulties.
- Optional excursions shown may be available to pre-book, and where an excursions are capacity controlled and participants are limited, it may be advisable to do so.
- All excursions/activities are operated by local, independent suppliers and you contract will not be with us, but with them, subject to their terms and conditions. When booked locally we are not responsible for the availability, operation or any risks that may be involved with these tours and activities. For further information, please see Clause 8c of our booking conditions.
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