River Cruises in Valley Of The Kings
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- 7 Days Of Wonder In Egypt (Domestic Flight Included)
- 5 Days 4 Nights Cruise from Luxor to Aswan
- Egyptian Highlights Tour
- Nile Cruises Trips from Aswan to Luxor for 4 Days 3 Nights
- Luxurious 4-Night Nile Cruise (Luxor-Aswan)
- Egypt with Nile Cruise
- Mysteries of the Egyptian Nile
- Legend of the Nile: 6-Days Tour for 5 stars Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor & Sleeper Train Round Trip From Cairo
- River Nile Cruise For 4 Nights From Luxor to Aswan (Opt. Balloon & Abu Simbel)
- Nile River Cruise 4 Days with 3 Nights Start from Luxor
7 Days Of Wonder In Egypt (Domestic Flight Included)
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This is the truly recommendable tour for all, especially who really want to have a qick learning around GIZA, and escape from usual life to be relaxed in SIWA.”
MANAMI, traveled in April
Sail aboard a 5-star luxury ship from Luxor to Aswan, stopping at Temple of Horus in Edfu and Kom Ombo Temple. The 4-night cruise includes guided tours of Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Karnak Temple complex. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple in Aswan, with optional Abu Simbel excursion.
Duration 7 days Destinations Cairo, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian River Nile Operator Itaca Holiday From
- NZ$1,585
5 Days 4 Nights Cruise from Luxor to Aswan
17 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Everything is just so perfect, the crew are friendly, food are good, rooms are comfortable etc.”
Yi, traveled in December
Royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings unfold before you while cruising from Temple of Karnak to Aswan's High Dam. Queen Hatshepsut's temple and Colossi of Memnon await with expert guides. Full-board dining and entertainment included on 5-star ship.
Duration 5 days Destinations Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian River Nile Operator Ancient Egypt Tours From $1,361
10% Off- NZ$1,225You save $136
Egyptian Highlights Tour
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“I understood from the outset that "5 Stars" in Egypt would not be up to the standard”
Cruise 4 nights aboard a 5-star ship from Luxor through ancient Egypt. Visit Valley of Kings' royal tombs, Queen Hatchepsut's Temple, and Karnak complex. Sail through Esna Lock to Edfu Temple, continuing to Kom Ombo and Philae Temple in Aswan.
Duration 8 days Destinations Cairo, Giza, Saqqarah, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan Age Range Ages 8+ River Nile Operator Fez Travel From
10% Off- NZ$4,903
Nile Cruises Trips from Aswan to Luxor for 4 Days 3 Nights
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Unforgettable 5/5 Stars. The well-planned itinerary, seamless logistics, and a balance between iconic landmarks and hidden gems enhanced the overall experience.”
Sam, traveled in January
Ancient tombs of the Valley of Kings, including King Tutankhamun's burial chamber, come alive aboard 5-star cruise ship. Queen Hatshepsut's mortuary temple and Colossi of Memnon await exploration. Features berth cabin accommodation and full-board dining.
Duration 4 days Destinations Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian River Nile Operator Ancient Egypt Tours From $1,020
10% Off- NZ$918You save $102
Luxurious 4-Night Nile Cruise (Luxor-Aswan)
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We managed to absorb a lot of knowledge and the understanding of their rich history.”
Dato', traveled in January
A 5-star deluxe vessel carries you from Luxor's Valley of Kings to Aswan. The route includes Esna Lock passage, stops at Edfu's falcon god temple, and views of Kom Ombo's crocodile sanctuary. Felucca rides around Elephantine Island and evening entertainment complete the experience.
Duration 5 days Destinations Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian River Nile Operator Truly Egypt Tours From
10% Off- NZ$2,056
Egypt with Nile Cruise
507 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The temples and the cruise was fabulous!”
Megan, traveled in October
The 4-night Nile journey from Luxor to Aswan winds through the Valley of Kings region. Karnak Temple complex, Temple of Horus at Edfu, and Kom Ombo Temple showcase ancient architecture. Traditional felucca sailing and Nubian folklore shows provide evening entertainment.
Duration 9 days Destinations Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan Age Range All Ages Welcome Ship MS Royal Lily Operator Globus From $4,751
11% Off- NZ$4,251+$468 upfront costsYou save $500
Mysteries of the Egyptian Nile
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The tour was planned perfectly! Egypt unforgetible for us.”
MEHMET, traveled in August
An electric cart whisks you through the Valley of the Kings to ancient tombs, including Ramses' tomb and three artisan tombs in Deir el-Medina. Medinet Habu temple's war scenes and Queen Hatshepsut's temple showcase ancient artistry. The illuminated Luxor Temple creates enchanting evening views.
Duration 7 days Destinations Cairo, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Luxor Age Range All Ages Welcome River Nile Operator Europamundo From
11% Off- NZ$2,780
Legend of the Nile: 6-Days Tour for 5 stars Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor & Sleeper Train Round Trip From Cairo
26 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We went to the best highlights around Egypt and his descriptions of each site was in depth and very engaging.”
Thomas, traveled in October
Sail aboard a 5-star cruise ship from Aswan to Luxor, stopping at the Temple of Kom Ombo and Edfu's Temple of Horus. Visit Valley of the Kings and Queen Hatshepsut's Temple, with full-board dining and expert Egyptologist guides. Optional sunrise balloon ride over Luxor's ancient treasures available.
Duration 6 days Destinations Cairo, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Age Range Ages 10+ River Nile Operator Egypt Best Holidays From
11% Off- NZ$1,336
River Nile Cruise For 4 Nights From Luxor to Aswan (Opt. Balloon & Abu Simbel)
15 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We had a great time on the cruise and stopped off at some of the most amazing sites along the way.”
Wilson, traveled in July
A 5-star ship from Luxor reveals Valley of Kings' royal tombs and Queen Hatshepsut's temple. The itinerary features guided tours of Karnak Temple complex, stops at Edfu's Temple of Horus, and Kom Ombo's riverside sanctuary. Buffet meals and evening entertainment complement the cruise through ancient waters.
Duration 5 days Destinations Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan Age Range All Ages Welcome River Nile Operator Egypt Best Holidays From
11% Off- NZ$1,028
Nile River Cruise 4 Days with 3 Nights Start from Luxor
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“It was a wonderful cruise, we saw all sightseen between luxor and aswan and Stuff.”
ahmed, traveled in February
Cruise through the Valley of Kings region aboard a luxury Nile ship. Expert guides reveal the secrets of ancient royal tombs, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon. Evening entertainment includes traditional performances while sailing past historic landscapes with full-board dining.
Duration 4 days Destinations Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian River Nile Operator Nilvison Egypt Tours From
11% Off- NZ$2,767
Valley Of The Kings River Cruise Reviews
ancient Egypt and his team are awesome- he arranged transit for our small group around Egypt. Arranged the Nile Cruise for us from Aswan to Luxor with a guide and all activities before and after. Arranged for a surprise birthday party for my sister. Tailored our trip to the time we had as well as our interests. A complete wonderful time.
5 Days 4 Nights Cruise from Luxor to Aswan
- Egyptian Highlights Tour
I understood from the outset that "5 Stars" in Egypt would not be up to the standard of 5 Stars I would expect in Australia. However, I took issue with a few things. 1. I booked with 'Fez Travel' but my tour operator was Encounters Travel. I realised when booking all tours with different companies looked exactly the same, but this was not explained to me and I could very well have missed my Guide at the airport as he was holding an Encounters Travel sign. 2. On the first day, one of the sights (Memphis) was missed off our itinerary (even though it was right where we were at Saqqara). We went back to see it on our last day but this meant a 90 minute round trip for a 30 minute visit in 42 degree heat, and obviously ate into our time spent at the Museum because it was Ramadan and everything was closing early in the afternoon. 3. The hotel in Cairo was lovely, the breakfast buffet was very impressive, but compared with the 'breakfast box' provided for the early morning starts, the packed meal was very disappointing. Really just bread and cheese (no butter), with a piece of dry fruit bread/cake and a piece of fruit. Juice and water, but these had to be consumed prior to the flight because there are liquid restrictions even on domestic flights in Egypt. 4. Our cruise ship was the H/S Moondance. The staff were lovely and very gracious regarding my feedback, but made sure to point out they are just staff and have no control over the way the ship is managed. There was zero complimentary drinking water on this ship. (The hotel in Cairo provided one 600ml bottle per day). Coffee with breakfast was only Nescafe, not even filter coffee. You could purchase espresso (but not particularly nice espresso). Everything seemed geared towards "English" guests, although no one on our cruise was English. It seems very Egyptian for men to be liberal with compliments towards women on their beauty but honestly the staff need to know this is not always welcome or appropriate. The meals were of good quality, I would have preferred more traditional Egyptian cuisine. The night we had this was the best food on the whole trip. The breakfasts were good when they had the buffet, but on the morning of Abu Simbel, I did not go and so myself and the 5 others left behind were given a pre-prepared plate, without any query as to what we would like to have on this plate (which surely would not have been difficult if there's only 6 of us!!). And again, on the morning we departed at 5am to fly back to Cairo, a breakfast box that would have been just bread and cheese, if it hadn’t been for our guide who went out of his way to ensure we had a boiled egg, extra fruit, some butter (!!) etc. 5. My main feedback about the structure of the tour would be that after the Philae Temple/Aswan Dam (Day 6), it would be IMMENSELY preferable to fly back to Cairo that night, in order to wake at 7am the next day, have a proper breakfast in the Cairo hotel, then go to the Museum. There was nothing to do that night in Aswan and absolutely no need to stay on the cruise ship another night, and have to get up at 4am (AGAIN). 6. All the guides and our tour manager were EXCELLENT. The guides were so knowledgeable and obviously passionate. Factor in that you need to tip your guides around $10USD/day (or more). They deserve it! I feel like I was a very demanding guest and my guides did everything they could to try and make me happy - so thank you! 7. Lastly, do not buy anything - ANYTHING - without your guide present. You will be getting ripped off. Flat out.
- Nile Cruises Trips from Aswan to Luxor for 4 Days 3 Nights
The guides Mahmoud Aswan and Dina Farag are excellent.
What our customers ask about River Cruises in Valley Of The Kings
What are the most popular river cruise routes visiting Valley of the Kings and what's included in typical itineraries?
Nile River cruises to the Valley of the Kings primarily run between Luxor and Aswan with durations of 3 to 8 days. Passengers can expect visits to key archaeological sites including Karnak Temple Luxor Temple Valley of the Kings Queen Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon in Luxor. The journey continues with stops at Edfu Temple Kom Ombo Temple and Philae Temple. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "The cruise covers must-see historical sites such as the pyramids and Abu Simbel; all the Nile cruise was amazing, guides and drivers are included in the price. The Nile cruise is really 5* star Deluxe very much enjoyable."
What is the best time of year to do a Valley Of The Kings River Cruise?
The prime season runs from October to April when temperatures stay comfortable between 75-85°F (24-29°C). Summer visits from June through August bring intense heat that can make exploring outdoor monuments challenging. December through February offers the most comfortable temperatures for daytime exploration though evening deck time requires warmer layers. As one TourRadar traveler noted "We visited in November and the weather was perfect for exploring the temples not too hot for walking through the Valley of the Kings."
What optional excursions are available during Valley Of The Kings River Cruises?
Beyond the standard itinerary travelers can add experiences like visits to Abu Simbel temples (125 USD) sunrise hot air balloon flights over Luxor (100-120 USD) evening sound and light performances at Karnak Temple authentic Nubian village visits and traditional felucca sailing excursions. According to TourRadar reviews "The hot air balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings at sunrise was magical and absolutely worth the extra cost."
What's the best way to get to the Valley Of The Kings cruise departure points?
Cruises typically start from either Luxor or Aswan with regular domestic flights connecting from Cairo. Cruise operators generally handle all transfers between airports hotels and ships making the logistics straightforward. One reviewer noted: "All transfers were seamless - we were met at both Cairo and Luxor airports and escorted directly to our ship."
How much does a Valley of the Kings river cruise typically cost and what's included?
A 3-8 day cruise ranges from 350-1280 USD covering accommodations meals guided excursions and transfers. Budget for additional costs like entrance fees (60-70 USD per person) beverages and staff gratuities. A TourRadar traveler mentioned: "The value for money overall is definitely 5* stars. The cruise includes the main highlights of Egypt such as the pyramids and Abu Simbel though you will be asked for tips for everything."
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