Nile Cruise
9 Days
You can...
- Enjoy a classic Nile Cruise
- See the Pyramids and Tutankhamun's treasures
- Visit Karnak and the Valley of the Kings
- Ride camels & donkeys
You'll see the pyramids (and may even go inside one!), be dazzled by the treasures of Tutankhamun, wander through colourful bazaars, discover ancient Karnak, ride a donkey, visit the Valley of the Kings, relax in delightful Aswan, sleep on an overnight train...
And, the highlight for most - spend three days on a Nile cruise boat, seeing temples and traditional village life along the way.
We also highly recommend that you extend your stay on the Red Sea coast where you can snorkel with tropical fish on coral reefs - an opportunity not to be missed!
- Day 1. Fly to Cairo
- Day 2. In Cairo
- Cairo; see Pyramids & Tutankhamun's treasures. Overnight train to Aswan.
- Day 3-5. Cruise Aswan to Luxor
- Optional camel trek. Then board boat for 3-night Nile cruise to Luxor. Visit Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples en route.
- Day 6. Cruise to Luxor
- Luxor; donkey ride, visit Valley of the Kings.
- Day 7. Karnak Temple
- Calesh ride to Karnak Temple; free afternoon.
- Day 8. Cairo
- Fly to Cairo; rest of day to explore.
- Day 9. Fly to London
- Extensions & tailor-making
- Extend your trip to snorkel with tropical fish in the Red Sea - please contact us for details.
- Is it right for your family?
- Accommodation is in hotels, an overnight train and on a comfortable cruise boat. There's no strenuous activity! Please be aware that small children will need close supervision when on the cruise boat upper deck. Please note children as young as 2 years old have travelled on this trip and are welcome aboard!
- FACT PACK
- Accommodation: Hotels (4 nights), sleeper train (1 night), cruise boat (3 nights)
- Meals: 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 evening meals included
- Flight details: Direct scheduled flights from Heathrow with Egypt Air
- Modes of Transport: Minibus, train, plane, donkey, cruise Boat, calesh
- Age Guideline: approx. 5 to 16
- Trip code: FENC
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