Cairo - Luxor - Esna - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan - Cairo
This trip gives the river its time. Four nights sailing south from Luxor to Aswan, with long hours on deck between temples, plus Cairo at both ends for the Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum and the old city.
This trip gives the river its time. Four nights sailing south from Luxor to Aswan, with long hours on deck between temples, plus Cairo at both ends for the Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum and the old city.
Optional, on request: a hot-air balloon over Luxor (day 4); Abu Simbel by road (day 7).
We meet you at the airport, help with the visa and luggage, and drive you to your hotel. Meals: none.
The Giza plateau and the Valley Temple, lunch facing the Pyramids, then Tutankhamun's treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum. Meals: breakfast, lunch.
A morning flight to Luxor and you board your cruise. Lunch at home with a Luxor family, then Karnak and Luxor Temple. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
The West Bank in the morning: royal tombs, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Then sail through the Esna lock towards Edfu. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
The Temple of Horus at Edfu, an afternoon of sailing, then the double temple of Kom Ombo. The ship moors in Aswan. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
The island temple of Philae, the High Dam, and a sunset felucca with a local captain. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Leave the ship after breakfast; Abu Simbel by road is an option before your flight to Cairo. Meals: breakfast, lunch.
The Hanging Church, Abu Serga and the Ben Ezra Synagogue; Saladin's Citadel and the Muhammad Ali Mosque; lunch in Al-Azhar Park. Then the Royal Mummies at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, an Arabic calligraphy lesson (write your name in Arabic) and mint tea in Khan el-Khalili. Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Private transfer to Cairo airport. Meals: breakfast.
Price per person in US dollars, sharing a double room, by the total number of travellers.
| Travellers | Option 1 · 4★ | Option 2 · 5★ |
|---|---|---|
| 2–4 | $2,135 | $2,615 |
| 5–8 | $1,835 | $2,315 |
| 9–15 | $1,815 | $2,300 |
| 16–20 | $1,800 | $2,285 |
| 21–25 | $1,785 | $2,270 |
| 26–30 | $1,775 | $2,260 |
| Single supplement | $505 | $840 |
Option 1 (4★): Stay Inn Hotel Cairo or similar, with breakfast; MS Princess Sarah or MS Nile Paradise or similar, full board. Option 2 (5★): Hyatt Centric Cairo West or similar, with breakfast; MS Kleos or similar, full board. Nights: 2 in Cairo, 4 on the cruise, 2 in Cairo.
Prices are valid until 31 December 2027, subject to availability. Easter, Christmas and New Year are quoted on request.
No payment to request a booking. We confirm availability and the final price by email.
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