Long Nile Cruise from Cairo to Aswan
Includes 19 Top Guided Tours
Options to Extend in Cairo or Aswan Hotels
Long Nile Cruise from £3459pp Contact Our Egypt Specialists to Book
14-Nt Long Nile Cruise from Cairo to Aswan
- Includes 19 Excursions
- Includes Flights
- Includes Full-Board Basis
- Cruise the Whole Nile in Egypt
Departure Dates
Departing Sundays for 14-Nights
- London
- Indirect Flights from Manchester & Birmingham
Long Nile Cruise
The five-star Long Nile Cruise is one of the most luxurious Nile cruisers on the river offering comfortable and spacious accommodation with a contemporary design. The cabins are large and well-appointed whilst the main restaurant serves a range of international and local cuisine. Travel in style on board this wonderful Nile cruiser and enjoy lounging at the swimming pool, reading or playing games or enjoying the views on the sun deck.
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At a Glance
Contact our Egypt specialists to book a Long Nile Cruise from Cairo to Aswan.
- Includes Flights
- Full-Board Basis
- 19 Excursions
- Long Nile Cruise from Cairo to Aswan
- The Whole Length of River Nile in Egypt
Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrival day into Cairo where you will be met by our representative and transferred to the Nile cruise. Dinner and overnight in Cairo.
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Day 2
Enjoy breakfast on board before visiting Giza where the famous Pyramids stands as monuments to the Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt and the Great Sphnix, which has kept its secrets for centuries. Afternoon at your own leisure. (Optional Tours available through your guide). Lunch and Dinner on board overnight in Cairo.
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Day 3
Depart after breakfast to visit the Egyptian Museum containing treasures from Egypt’s ancient past and including the wonderful Tutankhamun collection. Continuing to the Citadel located on a limestone plateau, the Citadel built to withstand the onslaught of the Crusaders has wonderful views over Cairo city. Afternoon at your leisure (Optional Tours available through your guide). Lunch and Dinner on board overnight in Cairo.
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Day 4
Enjoy the beauty of the Nile whilst sailing from Cairo to Beni Suef. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on board overnight in Beni Suef.
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Day 5
A full day’s sailing to Minya. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on board overnight in Minya.
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Day 6
After breakfast visit three of the rock-tombs of Beni Hassan that are carved into the high limestone cliffs of the east bank of the Nile. The painted scenes depict the daily lives of the rulers and their families including scenes of desert hunting, weaving, spinning, fishing, country living, gathering crops and catching birds. Sailing to Tel El Amarna Lunch and Dinner on board overnight in Tel Amarna.
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Day 7
Morning sailing to Tel El Amarna. After breakfast visit the Tel El Amarna site, once the city of Akhenaten, the Pharaoh known for his revolutionary religion that worshiped Aten. Continue to the Tuna El Gabal, the necropolis of Khmun, to visit the Tomb of Petosiris, Tomb of Isadora and the sacred Catacombs of Thoth then on to the Ashmunien. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on board overnight in Assuit.
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Day 8
Full day sailing to Sohag. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on board overnight in Sohag.
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Day 9
An early morning sail to El Balyana. Enjoy breakfast and visit Dendarah is one of the best preserved in Egypt. After visiting Dendarah you will visit Abydos Temple, the holy city of Osiris God of the Dead and the New Kingdom Temple of Seti 1. You will be transferred back to the boat in Nagaa Hamadi. Lunch and Dinner on board overnight in Nagaa Hamadi.
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Day 10
An early morning sail to Luxor whilst enjoying your breakfast on board the Nile Monarch. After lunch visit the Temples of Luxor and Karnak located on the East bank. Dinner on board overnight in Luxor.
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Day 11
Breakfast on board followed by a visit to the beautiful West Bank. Visit the sites of the Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepshut. Lunch and Dinner on board overnight in Luxor.
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Day 12
Early morning sailing to Edfu. After breakfast visit the Temple of Edfu, one of the best preserved Temple in Egypt. Afternoon sailing to Kom Ombo. Lunch and Dinner on board overnight in Kom Ombo.
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Day 13
After breakfast a morning visit to the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris. This Temple, unlike many others in Egypt, was dedicated to two gods; the Southern section is dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile headed man, god of fertility, and the Northern section to the Falcon headed god Horus. Lunch and Dinner on board sail to Aswan and overnight in Aswan.
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Day 14
After breakfast there is an option of a morning leisure or an early morning *Optional excursion to Abu Simbel please see the guide on board*. This impressive Temple built by Rameses II stands on the banks of Lake Nasser. After lunch on board, there is a relaxing trip around Elephantine Island to the Botanical Gardens on General Kitchener Island. Dinner and overnight in Aswan.
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Day 15
Your journey has come to an end you will disembark cruise and transferred to Aswan Airport by our Travel Representative.
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In our opinion: This is a very luxurious Nile cruiser, a great way to experience some of Egypt’s most scenic sites on the Long Cruise with top facilities and great staff.
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