Most international travelers have cruising on the Nile on their wish list. This is hardly surprising. After all, who doesn’t want to witness the incredible sights of the land of the Pharaohs from the legendary river? Plus, when you’re on a cruise, you won’t have to deal with the busy city life and get to relax instead.
Speaking of a Nile cruise, are you looking for Nile cruise tours of Egypt itinerary? In this post, we tell you about the Nile cruise tours that EXODUS offers. We tell you how long each cruise is, how much is its starting price, and give you the highlights of each one.
1. River Nile Story
River Nile Story is Nile cruise tours of Egypt itinerary 5 days and 4 nights. Embark on a comfy and relaxing journey along the mighty Nile River. Relax on the deck while observing Egypt’s ancient sights on the bank of the Nile.
Since the tour lasts for 5 days and 4 nights, you will have enough time to experience Egypt. The starting price of the River Nile Story cruise is USD 860.
Tour Highlights
· Day 1: Cairo / Luxor (East Bank)
You will catch a flight from Cairo to Luxor. In Luxor, we will transport you to your cruise boat, which will head to the East Bank of Luxor. We will take you to the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
· Day 2: Luxor (West Bank)
We will take you to the Necropolis of Thebes. You will visit the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Artisans, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III, and the Colossi of Memnon.
· Day 3: Edfu / Kom Ombo
Your cruise departs for Edfu, where you will visit the Temple of Horus, the Kom Ombo Temple, and the Crocodile Museum.
· Day 4: Aswan
We will take you to the highlights of Aswan, which include the Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam.
· Day 5: Abu Simbel (Optional)
You can either spend your time on the cruise while waiting for disembarkation or join on an optional Abu Simbel Tour. After disembarkation, we will transfer you to the Aswan International Airport.
2. Movenpick MS Prince Abbas
Have less than 5 days to spend? No problem. The Movenpick MS Prince Abbas is Nile cruise tours of Egypt itinerary that lasts for 4 days and 3 nights. While the cruise is short, you will still get the wonderful experience of cruising on the legendary Nile River. The starting price of the cruise is USD 640.
Tour Highlights
· Day 1: Friday
After checking in and having onboard lunch, you will visit the Abu Simbel Temple. There is tea time at 16:00. At night, you will be given the option to visit the Sound & Light Show. At 21:00, you will have an onboard dinner.
· Day 2: Saturday
The cruise will take you to Qasr Ibrim, which you can take photos of from sundeck. After that, you will visit the Temple of Amada, the Temple of Derr, and the Tomb of Pennut. The cruise will sail to Wadi El Sebua where you will stay overnight.
· Day 3: Sunday
You will the Wadi El Sebua temples. The cruise will then sail to Aswan.
· Day 4: Monday
You will visit the Temple of Kalabsha early in the morning. At 09:00, you will check out from the cruise.
3. Trip 4 Days to Aswan Nile Cruise
Next, the Trip 4 Days to Aswan Nile cruise. This Nile Cruise Tours of Egypt Itinerary cost USD 850 and lasts for 4 days and 3 nights. If you’re looking for an adventure full of wonders, history, and the complete Nile experience, this is it. You will visit many temples during this trip.
Tour Highlights
· Day 1: Fly to Aswan
Catch your flight to Aswan City. When you arrive, join your private tour guide to visit the Aswan High Dam. After that, you will visit the Philae Temple.
· Day 2: Kom Ombo / Edfu
You will visit the Kom Ombo Temple and the Crocodile Museum. After lunch, the cruise will depart for Edfu, where you will visit the Temple of Horus.
· Day 3: Luxor West Bank
You will visit the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Artisans, and the Temple of Habu.
· Day 4: Luxor East Bank and fly back to Cairo
You will visit the Karnal Temple and the Luxor Temple. You can go on an optional hot balloon tour in Luxor city. After the tour is over, we will transfer you to the Luxor Airport.
4. Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise
The last Nile cruise tours of Egypt itinerary on the list is the Merit Dahabiya Nile cruise. This cruise is the longest one, lasting for 6 days and 5 nights. If you want to spend more time, this Nile cruise is for you. The starting cost of the cruise is USD 1130.
Tour Highlights
· Day 1: Saturday
We will transfer you from the Luxor International Airport to the Merit Dahabiya Nile cruise. The cruise will embark in Luxor. You will visit the Karnak Temple and the Luxor Temple.
· Day 2: Sunday
You will visit the highlights of the West Bank of the Nile.
· Day 3: Monday
The cruise will sail to Edfu, where you can visit the Temple of Edfu.
· Day 4: Tuesday
You will visit the Kom Ombo Temple. Then, stay on Hor Diab Island to experience the cleanest and purest water of the Nile River.
· Day 5: Wednesday
You will visit the Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam. You can also visit the Nubian Village if you want (optional).
· Day 6: Thursday
You can either spend your time relaxing in your cabin or visit the Abu Simbel Temple (optional). The cruise will disembark in Aswan. After disembarkation, we will transfer you to the Aswan International Airport or a train station.
These are Nile cruise tours of Egypt itinerary from EXODUS that you don’t want to miss. Want to learn more about our tour packages? Check them out at exodustravel.net. You can also contact us directly at +20 120 250 0027 on WhatsApp.