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Nile Cruise Itinerary
Our Nile cruises depart every Wednesday, year round, flying from London Heathrow to Luxor. Each cruise package includes scheduled flights with Egyptair, transfers, 7 nights accommodation on your chosen Nile cruise ship, and a fully guided itinerary. The itinerary includes 10 FREE excursions, detailed below. Additional optional excursions can be booked and paid for locally.
To check Nile cruise prices and availability, use the Search & Book box on the left, or call one of our Experts on the number above.
Nile Cruise Itinerary
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Day 1: Arriving in Luxor
Luxor, is the site of the ancient Egyptian capital, Thebes, and home to many of the most renowned monuments, tombs and temples. It is the starting point for your Nile cruise. On arrival at Luxor Airport, you will transfer by coach to your chosen cruise ship in Luxor by coach. The transfer takes around 30 minutes. |
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Day 2: Luxor and East Thebes
After breakfast visit the East bank of Thebes and the Temples of Luxor and Karnak. At the vast open air museum of Karnak, marvel at the Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 columns. Enjoy lunch and dinner on board, and overnight in Luxor. |
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Day 3: Luxor and Western Thebes
Travel to the West Bank, Thebes and the Valley of the Kings, final resting place of the Pharaohs; there is an optional visit to Tutankhamun’s tomb*. Other highlights include the imposing Temple of Hatshepsut, the gigantic Colossi of Memnon, and Medinet Habu temple. In the afternoon, sail to Esna. Dinner is on board and you overnight at Esna. |
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Day 4: Kom Ombo to Aswan
The cruise continues via the impressive sight of Kom Ombo standing sentinel at a bend in the river. Visit this unusual double temple, built in 250BC to honour the crocodile-headed Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus, before sailing on to Aswan. |
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Day 5: Agilika & the High Dam
Visit the unfinished obelisk first thing, then take a motor boat from Aswan to the island of Agilika and the Temples of Philae, devoted to Isis, and visit the famous Aswan High Dam Enjoy an optional day trip to Aswan Nubian Village national park* |
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Day 6: Aswan
A free day to explore Aswan and its lively Souk, enjoy the optional early morning excursion to Abu Simbel*, or to simply relax on board. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride along the Nile, before embarking and sailing to Kom Ombo. Overnight at Kom Ombo. |
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Day 7: Cruise to Luxor
Enjoy a day soaking up the view, as you sail downstream, arriving in Luxor in the evening. Enjoy your last evening in style with the Sound & Light show at Karnak Temple*. |
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Day 8: Leaving Luxor
After Breakfast, relax on board before being transferred to the airport for your flight home. |
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Please Note
*Optional excursions are payable locally.
The itinerary may be subject to change due to local operational or weather conditions. |
What's Included in the cruise price
- Return flights with Egyptair, including generous legroom, personal seatback entertainment system & in-flight meals
- 7 nights aboard Nile Cruise ship on board basis specified
- 10 free excursions, per your itinerary
- Full rep service with trained Egyptologist
- All transfers
- 46kg luggage allowance
- VIP airport lounge access in UK
Booking your Nile Cruise holiday
To check Nile cruise prices and availability, select from the list below, use the Search & Book box on the left, or call one of our Experts on the number shown above.
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