Nile Cruises from Cairo
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- Egyptian Treasures: 7 Day Journey from Pyramids to Siwa Oasis
- Egypt Highlights—9-Day Journey
- Golden Egypt tour: 14 Day luxury (Cairo GEM & Alexandria & White desert & Nile cruise & Hurghada)
- Wonderful 6 Days Nile Cruise: Aswan, Luxor, Abu Simbel from Cairo by train
- 5 Days 4 Nights Nile Cruise From Cairo By Flight
- Amazing 8 nights Visit Cairo, Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel & Hot Air Balloon
- Mysteries of the Egyptian Nile (6 destinations)
- From Cairo with Train 4 Days Nile Cruise Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel & More
- Marvels of Egypt:14-Day 13-Night to Cairo, Alexandria, Nile Cruise, and Red Sea with Sleeper Train and Flight
- Best 4-Days Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel by Plane from Cairo
Egyptian Treasures: 7 Day Journey from Pyramids to Siwa Oasis
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The cruise was excellent and the boat and crew just exceptionell. Great service, highly recommended.”
Petra, traveled in February
The iconic Giza Pyramids in Cairo precede a 750km western journey to Siwa Oasis. Private AC vehicles transport visitors between sites, including Egyptian Museum and Khan el Khalili, with an optional Alexandria detour returning to Cairo.
Duration 7 days Destinations Cairo, Siwa Oasis Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish River Nile Operator Itaca Holiday From $2,603
30% Off- NZ$1,822You save $781
Egypt Highlights—9-Day Journey
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Well organised... Had no worries everything taken care of. Lots of wonderful highlights.”
Sarah, traveled in October
The Nile beckons from Cairo to Aswan, showcasing Luxor's Valley of Kings and Karnak Temple Complex. Ancient temples at Edfu and Kom Ombo mark the route, culminating at Aswan's High Dam and Philae Temple.
Duration 9 days Destinations Cairo, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in English, German, French, Spanish, Russian River Nile Operator Truly Egypt Tours From $4,338
50% Off- NZ$2,169You save $2,169
Golden Egypt tour: 14 Day luxury (Cairo GEM & Alexandria & White desert & Nile cruise & Hurghada)
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“I highly recommend a 14-day trip to Egypt for anyone seeking adventure and cultural immersion. The warmth of the Egyptian people makes every moment unforgettable.”
Lulina, traveled in January
Duration 14 days Destinations Cairo, Giza, White Desert, Alexandria, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Hurghada Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian River Nile Operator Golden Egypt From $4,512
50% Off- NZ$2,256You save $2,256
Wonderful 6 Days Nile Cruise: Aswan, Luxor, Abu Simbel from Cairo by train
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The organization and the guides were fabulous!”
Laura, traveled in January
Cairo's hotel pickup leads to a first-class train to Aswan. The Nile cruise showcases Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, and Edfu temples. Luxor marks the final stop before an overnight train returns to Cairo, visiting 8 historic cities along the mighty river.
Duration 6 days Destinations Cairo, Aswan, Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Valley of the Kings Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish River Nile Operator Egypt cruise travel From
50% Off- NZ$2,776
5 Days 4 Nights Nile Cruise From Cairo By Flight
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“His knowledge about the history of Egypt was excellent. I would recommend this tour to anyone want to see the highlights of Egypt.”
Christina, traveled in January
A flight from Cairo to Luxor starts this 4-night Nile cruise. Karnak Temple, Esna Lock, Edfu, and Kom Ombo mark key stops before reaching Aswan, where an optional Abu Simbel excursion awaits.
Duration 5 days Destinations Cairo, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Dutch River Nile Operator Booking To Egypt From
50% Off- NZ$1,784
Amazing 8 nights Visit Cairo, Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel & Hot Air Balloon
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The communication was on point and any questions were promptly answered. Way to go guys!”
Shekhar, traveled in November
The tour opens in Cairo with Giza Pyramids before heading to Luxor. A Nile cruise takes in Edfu and Kom Ombo temples en route to Aswan. An early morning visit to Abu Simbel precedes return to Cairo via overnight train.
Duration 9 days Destinations Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Abu Simbel Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish River Nile Operator Egypt cruise travel From
50% Off- NZ$1,598
Mysteries of the Egyptian Nile (6 destinations)
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The tour was planned perfectly! Egypt unforgetible for us.”
MEHMET, traveled in August
Your Egyptian odyssey unfolds from Cairo with a flight to Aswan. Cruise north past Kom Ombo and Edfu's riverside temples, enjoying traditional felucca rides and ancient sites before concluding in Luxor.
Duration 7 days Destinations Cairo, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Luxor Age Range All Ages Welcome River Nile Operator Europamundo From $2,818
15% Off- NZ$2,396You save $423
From Cairo with Train 4 Days Nile Cruise Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel & More
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Best Nile cruise from luxor to Aswan for 5 days 4 nights visiting all the temples and everything we need to visit.”
Mariam, traveled in June
The adventure unfolds in Cairo, heading south along the Nile to Aswan via sleeper train. A cruise takes you to Abu Simbel temples, Kom Ombo double temple, and Edfu before reaching Luxor. The return to Cairo covers 879km of Egypt's lifeline river.
Duration 6 days Destinations Cairo, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Age Range All Ages Welcome River Nile Operator Egyptology Travel From
15% Off- NZ$1,353
Marvels of Egypt:14-Day 13-Night to Cairo, Alexandria, Nile Cruise, and Red Sea with Sleeper Train and Flight
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This trip was spectacular! Would 100% recommend!!”
James, traveled in January
The adventure unfolds at Cairo's Giza Pyramids, followed by a Nile cruise from Aswan with stops at Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, and Edfu Temple. The route includes Valley of Kings in Luxor before reaching Hurghada's beaches, concluding with a flight to Cairo.
Duration 14 days Destinations Cairo, Giza, Saqqarah, Alexandria, Aswan, Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, EsnaSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish River Nile Operator Egypt Gift Tours From $3,904
4% Off- NZ$3,731You save $174
Best 4-Days Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel by Plane from Cairo
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“I enjoyed my tour fully from the first until the last moment. The staff on the cruise were exceptionally helpful, kind and welcoming.”
Lamiae, traveled in October
After landing at Cairo Airport, a flight to Aswan precedes cruise embarkation. The ship passes through Esna Lock to Luxor, visiting Philae Temple and Kom Ombo. A return flight connects Luxor to Cairo.
Duration 4 days Destinations Cairo, Aswan, Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Luxor, Valley of the Kings Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish River Nile Operator Egypt Gift Tours From
4% Off- NZ$1,822
What people love about Nile Cruises from Cairo
We had the private highlights of Egypt tour for our family of 4. Words can not describe the outstanding adventure we have had! Everything was very well arranged by the touroperator Truly Egypt tours, I think by Mac. The whole process of booking and than the questions and answers was fluently. We got answers directly sometimes in a few minutes, which gave a lot of trust. Also we felt save everywhere with our tourguides. They were very proffesional. In Cairo we had Marwah who arranged everything smoothly and spoke good and had also good knowledge of the pyramids! Also the drivers were good and of course Tony and Khaled who assist us from the airport to the hotels and vice versa. Than we got on the Nile cruisboat Ciela, one of the bigest two boats of the Nilecruises. A very beautyfull boat with friendly personnel, nice room and good beds and the food was amazing! Our touguide in Luxor and on the cruise was Ali. This was the ever best tourguide we had in our lifes! So well educated, intelligent and very kind. He knew so much about ancient history and told us so many nice stories about the Egytians and faraos. Nothing was to much for him and he felt like family. If we wanted something little different from the Itenerary he arranged it. And then of course all the beautiful and impressive temples, pyramids and the nature and scieneries so magnificant you can’t imagine. Many thanks to all of you! I will recommend this Highlights od Egypt tour by Truly Egypt tours to everyone who wants to have a once in a lifetime Experience! Don’t hesitate just book, you won’t regret it! I do not understand why Truly Egypt tours has a silver recommandation it must be gold or platinum! Again many thanks to everyone and especially to Ali who made our holiday!
Egypt Highlights—9-Day Journey
Our tour was magical. Even before we arrived in Egypt, our personal tour coordinator, Heba, contacted us to assist with planning our excursion. She offered us many additional options to make our trip even more special. She was super easy to work with, accommodating and very personable. All her recommendations were invaluable. We were assigned a private guide for the entire tour. His name was Michael and he has a degree in Egyptology and was incredibly knowledgeable. He met us the airport upon arrival to Egypt and was with us every step of the way. He was a delight to be with and gave us an in-depth explanation of every place we visited. We thoroughly enjoyed our Egypt experience and highly recommend it to other travelers.
Package 7-Days 6-Nights Cairo Pyramids, Nile Cruise&Alexandria by Sleeper Train
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I did this tour as a female solo traveler and I’m fully satisfied! Being a little bit of a geek regarding learning about new cultures, looking for historical tourism but also some relaxing time, and wanting to feel safe while traveling alone to a place with a different culture and language to mine, I got everything I was looking for! Cannot recommend it enough
What our customers ask about Nile Cruises from Cairo
What is the typical length of Cairo Nile tours starting in Cairo?
Cairo Nile tours typically span 6-8 days with 6-day itineraries being the most common choice. Travelers spend 2-3 days exploring Cairo's essential sites including the Pyramids and Egyptian Museum followed by a 3-4 night cruise along the Nile between Luxor and Aswan. A TourRadar traveler noted: "We spent 6 days in Egypt starting in Cairo and the combination of the cruise and cultural trips to temples and monuments was amazing giving us time to relax on the sun deck between sightseeing."
What are the main starting points for tours within Cairo?
Tours begin from three key locations in Cairo: the downtown area near the Egyptian Museum where you'll find the Four Seasons Nile Plaza the Giza district close to the pyramids featuring the Mena House Hotel and the airport zone where Le Meridien Heliopolis welcomes guests. A TourRadar traveler shared: "Our guide met us at the Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel in Giza which was perfectly located just a stone's throw from the pyramids for starting our journey."
What are the main attractions covered on Nile cruises starting in Cairo?
The route includes essential archaeological sites: Philae Temple and High Dam in Aswan Abu Simbel temples Kom Ombo Temple Edfu Temple and Luxor's significant locations. In Luxor visitors explore the Valley of the Kings Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The variety of temples was incredible - Karnak Temple was massive Abu Simbel was awe-inspiring and the Valley of the Kings gave amazing insights into ancient Egyptian burial practices."
What optional activities are available when starting tours from Cairo?
Extra activities from Cairo include evening shows at the pyramids hot air balloon flights over Luxor (costing around 120 USD) excursions to Alexandria and trips to Abu Simbel (priced at approximately 125 USD). One reviewer shared: "I took advantage of as many excursions as possible. I particularly loved the tranquility of Saqqara and the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel."
What's the best season to start a Nile tour from Cairo?
The most comfortable weather occurs from October to April with temperatures ranging from 20-25°C (68-77°F). Summer travels during June through August can be challenging with Cairo temperatures often exceeding 35°C (95°F). A TourRadar traveler mentioned: "We went end of August and it was HOT! A bit later would have been better for exploring Cairo's outdoor sites comfortably."
How are the cruise portions arranged when starting from Cairo?
Tours connect Cairo sightseeing to the cruise through domestic flights or overnight trains to Luxor or Aswan. The 3-4 night river journeys take place on upscale vessels like the Oberoi Mövenpick and Sonesta which provide well-appointed cabins and full meals. A TourRadar traveler recalled: "After two days in Cairo we flew to Aswan to board our cruise - the transition was smooth and well-organized by our tour operator."
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