Overview
Egypt with Nile Cruise
That calendar you live by—the one with 365 days divided into twelve months—you can thank the ancient Egyptians for the handy invention that helps you manage your time. In this 9-day vacation, you’ll marvel at many other amazing accomplishments of this remarkable civilization. The daunting Great Pyramids, the enigmatic Sphinx and the extraordinary temples of Luxor and Karnak are well worth the journey as are the sparkling treasures inside Cairo’s Egyptian Museum, including the fascinating burial items from the opulent tomb of “King Tut.” As you sail down the legendary Nile from Luxor to Aswan on this enthralling tour of Egypt, you’ll also stand in awe at the Kom Ombo Temple, barter for goods at the bustling bazaars, and sway to the rhythmic drums on a relaxing felucca ride down the Nile.
Highlights of Egypt with Nile Cruise
Travelers Notes
We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect vacation—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites!
Ship
Private Touring
6 guests in a party: $851*18 guests in a party: $132*
Product Group
Egypt with Nile Cruise
UNESCO Sites
Historic Cairo|The Pyramid Fields of Giza
Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily; 2 three-course dinners, and all meals on board daily featuring full à la carte breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
Itineraries
Day 1
ARRIVE IN CAIRO, EGYPT Welcome to Cairo! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 2
CAIRO. EXCURSION TO GIZA Secrets of the Sphinx CAIRO Guided sightseeing includes a visit to the Egyptian Museum.GIZA See the Sphinx and the Great Pyramids. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORY & MYSTERY Get up close and personal with The Pyramids of Giza - one of the World’s Seven Wonders. Ponder the enigmatic secrets of the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Marvel at the massive monument of Cheops, the most colossal pyramid ever built, with an original height of 496 feet.
Day 3
CAIRO–LUXOR (EMBARKATION) River Mysteries Revealed CAIRO Fly to Luxor. LUXOR Embark on your Nile River cruise ship with lunch on board. This afternoon, guided sightseeing includes the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. (B,L,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT ANCIENT CITIES See the stunning monuments of Luxor and Karnak, ancient cities whose combined populations once topped one million. Walk among the pillars of the colossal Temple of Amun Ra and along the Avenue of the Sphinxes for an experience you will treasure for a lifetime.
Day 4
CRUISING: LUXOR– ESNA-EDFU Kings, Queens & Captain’s Cocktails LUXOR Time to wander around at your own pace or perhaps take an optional excursion on the West Bank of the Nile. Enjoy a Captain’s welcome cocktail party. Sail to Edfu. (B,L,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SPOTS Venture in “World’s greatest open-air Museum” where most of the ruins and artefacts at the site have been preserved and they are as still in their original forms.
Day 5
CRUISING: EDFU–KOM OMBO–ASWAN Egyptian Gods & Gowns EDFU Visit the Temple of Horus, then enjoy lunch on board while sailing.KOM OMBO Guided walking tour includes the temple dedicated to the crocodile and falcon gods. Free time to browse. Enjoy a Galabeya (traditional Egyptian gown) party on board this evening. (B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDS & LORE Explore captivating Kom Ombo with a walking tour of its bluff-top twin temples. Gaze at the spellbinding temples dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek-Ra and the falcon god Horus.
Day 6
CRUISING: ASWAN Landscapes & Legends of the Nile ASWAN Discover the land of gold that has kept the treasures of the pharaos for centuries. [LF] Sail on a felucca (traditional wooden sailing boat) around Kitchener’s Island and the Mausoleum of Aga Khan. Take part in a Nubian Folklore presentation on board this evening. (B,L,D)LOCAL FAVORITE EPIC RIDE Sail from Aswan on a felucca a traditional Egyptian wooden boat with a canvas sail. Capture the wind to move effortlessly around the botanical sanctuary of Kitchener’s Island and the Mausoleum of Aga Khan – the stately and austere done-topped rose limestone monument and Carrara-marble tomb of the 20th-century religious and political leader.
Day 7
DISEMBARKATION. ASWAN At Leisure in Aswan ASWAN Disembarkation. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)FREE TIME TIPSEXPLORE MORE with an excursion to Abu Simbel - dedicated to the gods Amun, Ra-Horakhty, and Ptah, as well as to the deified Ramesses himself. Discover for yourself why Abu Simbel is considered the grandest and most beautiful of the temples commissioned during the reign of Ramesses II, and one of the most beautiful in Egypt.
Day 8
ASWAN–CAIRO Capital Ideas in Cairo ASWAN Fly to Cairo.CAIRO Enjoy free time this afternoon, followed by a farewell dinner at your hotel this evening. (B,D)FREE TIME TIPSEXPLORE MORE in the “the city of a thousand minarets” with its skyline filled with many mosques, castles, and churches in this bustling and historic metropolis.
Day 9
CAIRO Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Departures
| # | Air Start Date | Land Start Date | Land End Date | Land Only Price | Discount | Final | Departure Code | Status |
| 1 | 2023-09-29 | 2023-09-30 | 2023-10-08 | $2512 | $100 | $2689 | QG30930 | Available |
| 2 | 2023-10-06 | 2023-10-07 | 2023-10-15 | $2552 | $100 | $2729 | QG31007 | Available |
| 3 | 2023-10-13 | 2023-10-14 | 2023-10-22 | $2552 | $100 | $2729 | QG31014 | Available |
| 4 | 2023-10-20 | 2023-10-21 | 2023-10-29 | $2552 | $100 | $2729 | QG31021 | Available |
| 5 | 2023-10-27 | 2023-10-28 | 2023-11-05 | $2552 | $100 | $2729 | QG31028 | Available |
| 6 | 2023-11-03 | 2023-11-04 | 2023-11-12 | $2552 | $100 | $2729 | QG31104 | Available |
| 7 | 2023-11-10 | 2023-11-11 | 2023-11-19 | $2552 | $100 | $2729 | QG31111 | Available |
| 8 | 2023-11-17 | 2023-11-18 | 2023-11-26 | $2552 | $100 | $2729 | QG31118 | Available |
| 9 | 2023-11-24 | 2023-11-25 | 2023-12-03 | $2552 | $100 | $2729 | QG31125 | Available |
| 10 | 2023-12-01 | 2023-12-02 | 2023-12-10 | $2552 | $100 | $2729 | QG31202 | Available |
| 11 | 2023-12-08 | 2023-12-09 | 2023-12-17 | $2512 | $100 | $2689 | QG31209 | Available |
| 12 | 2024-01-05 | 2024-01-06 | 2024-01-14 | $2522 | $0 | $2799 | QG40106 | Available |
| 13 | 2024-01-12 | 2024-01-13 | 2024-01-21 | $2582 | $0 | $2859 | QG40113 | Available |
| 14 | 2024-01-19 | 2024-01-20 | 2024-01-28 | $2582 | $0 | $2859 | QG40120 | Available |
| 15 | 2024-01-26 | 2024-01-27 | 2024-02-04 | $2582 | $0 | $2859 | QG40127 | Available |
| 16 | 2024-02-02 | 2024-02-03 | 2024-02-11 | $2582 | $0 | $2859 | QG40203 | Available |
| 17 | 2024-02-09 | 2024-02-10 | 2024-02-18 | $2582 | $0 | $2859 | QG40210 | Available |
| 18 | 2024-02-16 | 2024-02-17 | 2024-02-25 | $2582 | $0 | $2859 | QG40217 | Available |
| 19 | 2024-02-23 | 2024-02-24 | 2024-03-03 | $2582 | $0 | $2859 | QG40224 | Available |
| 20 | 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-02 | 2024-03-10 | $2582 | $0 | $2859 | QG40302 | Available |
| 21 | 2024-03-08 | 2024-03-09 | 2024-03-17 | $2582 | $0 | $2859 | QG40309 | Available |
| 22 | 2024-03-15 | 2024-03-16 | 2024-03-24 | $2582 | $0 | $2859 | QG40316 | Available |
| 23 | 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-23 | 2024-03-31 | $2582 | $0 | $2859 | QG40323 | Available |
| 24 | 2024-03-29 | 2024-03-30 | 2024-04-07 | $2582 | $0 | $2859 | QG40330 | Available |
| 25 | 2024-04-05 | 2024-04-06 | 2024-04-14 | $2812 | $0 | $3089 | QG40406 | Available |
| 26 | 2024-04-12 | 2024-04-13 | 2024-04-21 | $2582 | $0 | $2859 | QG40413 | Available |
| 27 | 2024-04-19 | 2024-04-20 | 2024-04-28 | $2582 | $0 | $2859 | QG40420 | Available |
| 28 | 2024-04-26 | 2024-04-27 | 2024-05-05 | $2492 | $0 | $2769 | QG40427 | Not Available |
| 29 | 2024-05-03 | 2024-05-04 | 2024-05-12 | $2492 | $0 | $2769 | QG40504 | Available |
| 30 | 2024-05-10 | 2024-05-11 | 2024-05-19 | $2492 | $0 | $2769 | QG40511 | Available |
| 31 | 2024-05-17 | 2024-05-18 | 2024-05-26 | $2492 | $0 | $2769 | QG40518 | Available |
| 32 | 2024-08-16 | 2024-08-17 | 2024-08-25 | $2492 | $0 | $2769 | QG40817 | Available |
| 33 | 2024-08-23 | 2024-08-24 | 2024-09-01 | $2492 | $0 | $2769 | QG40824 | Available |
| 34 | 2024-08-30 | 2024-08-31 | 2024-09-08 | $2492 | $0 | $2769 | QG40831 | Available |
| 35 | 2024-09-06 | 2024-09-07 | 2024-09-15 | $2492 | $0 | $2769 | QG40907 | Available |
| 36 | 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-14 | 2024-09-22 | $2492 | $0 | $2769 | QG40914 | Available |
| 37 | 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-21 | 2024-09-29 | $2492 | $0 | $2769 | QG40921 | Available |
| 38 | 2024-09-27 | 2024-09-28 | 2024-10-06 | $2672 | $0 | $2949 | QG40928 | Available |
| 39 | 2024-10-04 | 2024-10-05 | 2024-10-13 | $2672 | $0 | $2949 | QG41005 | Available |
| 40 | 2024-10-11 | 2024-10-12 | 2024-10-20 | $2672 | $0 | $2949 | QG41012 | Available |
| 41 | 2024-10-18 | 2024-10-19 | 2024-10-27 | $2672 | $0 | $2949 | QG41019 | Available |
| 42 | 2024-10-25 | 2024-10-26 | 2024-11-03 | $2672 | $0 | $2949 | QG41026 | Available |
| 43 | 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-02 | 2024-11-10 | $2672 | $0 | $2949 | QG41102 | Not Available |
| 44 | 2024-11-08 | 2024-11-09 | 2024-11-17 | $2672 | $0 | $2949 | QG41109 | Available |
| 45 | 2024-11-15 | 2024-11-16 | 2024-11-24 | $2672 | $0 | $2949 | QG41116 | Available |
| 46 | 2024-11-22 | 2024-11-23 | 2024-12-01 | $2672 | $0 | $2949 | QG41123 | Available |
| 47 | 2024-11-29 | 2024-11-30 | 2024-12-08 | $2672 | $0 | $2949 | QG41130 | Available |
| 48 | 2024-12-06 | 2024-12-07 | 2024-12-15 | $2622 | $0 | $2899 | QG41207 | Available |
Hotels
| # | Name | Description | City | Address | Rating |
| 1 | Hyatt Regency Cairo West | Superbly located in the heart of the exclusive Pyramids Heights Business Park, and close to the Pyramids of Giza, City, and shopping malls. The Contemporary air-conditioned guestrooms have floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of the Pyramids, pools, or lush gardens. Each room is equipped with the latest technology like smart mirrors and sensor LED lighting, plus a minibar, safe, coffee / tea maker and complimentary toiletries. There are several on-site restaurants, bars and lounges serving beverages throughout the day and cocktails in the evening. Leisure facilities include an outdoor heated swimming pool and a fitness center. | Cairo | km 22 Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road, Pyramids Heights Business Park | Deluxe |
| 2 | Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah | An urban oasis directly on the Nile, this sophisticated 433-room hotel is located on Gezira Island in the heart of downtown Cairo close to the exclusive Zamalek area with its chic trendy restaurants and galleries. Contemporary fittings in the elegant guest rooms blend French hi-tech with Oriental flair and amenities include air conditioning, iron & ironing board, signature MyBed beds and complimentary Wi-Fi access. Boasting its own riverfront promenade with an open-air floating restaurant & bar, this stunning property also offers a wide variety of restaurants and bars, a casino, a Spa, fitness centre and relaxing outdoor infinity swimming pool overlooking the Nile. | Cairo | 3 el thawra council St. Zamalek | Deluxe |
| 3 | Moevenpick Resort Aswan | This 230-room elegant property boasts a beautiful setting on the peaceful elephantine island surrounded by the Nile with landscaped gardens and a spacious outdoor swimming pool. This resort offers three restaurants including a panoramic Restaurant & Bar located at the top of a tower where dinner & drinks are served with spectacular 360 degree views of Aswan and the Nile. The lobby bar is the ideal place to enjoy drinks, cocktails and snacks with a large terrace directly facing the Nile . Air-conditioned guest rooms perfectly blend modern with traditional and offer complimentary Wi-Fi access and coffee/tea making facilities. | Aswan | Elephantine Island | Deluxe |
| 4 | Le Méridien Cairo Airport | Le Méridien Cairo Airport is a smoke-free 5-story hotel directly linked to Terminal 3 by a pedestrian bridge and is nearby one of the best shopping malls in the city. Onsite unique dining venues range from an elegant Lebanese restaurant to a high-energy Sports Bar, both serving delicious food. A heated outdoor pool set in an oriental garden, a well-equipped fitness center, and free Wi-Fi internet access throughout the property are also available. All 349 guestrooms are specially designed to provide a homey feel with warm classical tones and feature excellent soundproofing, independent air-conditioning system, a seating area, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Rooms amenities include a flat-screen TV with international channels, coffee/tea maker facilities, in-room safe, iron and ironing board, and minibar. | Cairo | Cairo International Airport, Terminal 3 | Deluxe |
