Nile Cruises overview
The Nile is the world's longest river and a luxury cruise on an elegant ship is surely the most relaxing way to discover the cultural landmarks and archaeological sites of Egypt. Retrace the routes followed by Egypt's pharaohs from Luxor and wonder at the views over Lake Nasser from Aswan's High Dam.
We offer a choice of luxury cruises with various itineraries along the Nile and across Lake Nasser, and are delighted to feature a small selection of the most intimate, elegant and sophisticated vessels. Normal cruise itineraries include embarkation at Luxor, a cruise to Aswan, then disembarkation in Luxor, although some cruises end in Aswan, or can be booked from Aswan. For cruises ending or starting in Aswan, we can easily book travel between Aswan and Luxor.
We also offer Lake Nasser cruises from Aswan to Abu Simbel.
Cairo / Luxor / Nile Cruise
14 nights
As we tailor-make holidays to your specific requirements, we can easily offer two and three centre holidays. For example you could fly to Cairo and spend a few days discovering the awe-inspiring Pyramids, the bewitching Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum, home to Tutankhamun's treasures.
Treat yourself to a luxury four days on the west bank of the Nile at the opulent Four Seasons at the First Residence then fly to Luxor for three nights at the Sonesta St George hotel, one of Luxor's finest hotels. Situated on the East Bank of the River Nile and within a 10 minute walk of Luxor Temple and Luxor Museum, Sonesta St George is ideal for discovering this mesmerizing city.
After the hustle and bustle of Cairo and Luxor, join the all-suite Senator cruise ship for a luxurious and elegant 8 day/7 night cruise. The Senator cruise ship departs from Luxor on Thursdays returning to Luxor the following Thursday.
Luxor / Nile Cruise
7 nights
You may wish to go on a shorter Nile cruise and it is easy for us to tailor-make a holiday including a five day (4 night) cruise. We can book flights either direct to Luxor or via Cairo and then book your chosen cruise from Luxor. For example, you could fly to Luxor on Monday and board the Sonesta Star Goddess, a new all-suite ship offering an elegant cruise experience with 43 deluxe suites, all with private terraces. After the five day cruise, which ends in Aswan, you'll be transferred back to Luxor to spend three nights at the grandiose Sofitel Old Winter Palace. Originally built in true colonial style as a palace, the hotel is situated just minutes from Luxor Temple and is a fantastic place to relax as it is set amid beautiful lush and immaculately kept tropical gardens.
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Climate
Much of Egypt is desert and the whole country is hot and dry with very little rain. Away from the coast, the summers can be scorchingly hot but winters are more moderate with more comfortable temperatures. Water temperatures average between 20° C and 23° C during the winter months.
Did you know?
The Nile has two major tributaries, the White Nile and Blue Nile, the latter being the source of most of the Nile's water and fertile soil, but the former being the longer of the two. The White Nile rises in the Great Lakes region of central Africa, with the most distant source in southern Rwanda and flows north from there through Tanzania, Lake Victoria, Uganda and southern Sudan. The Blue Nile starts at Lake Tana in Ethiopia, flowing into Sudan from the southeast. The two rivers meet near the Sudanese capital Khartoum.
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Cruising Tips
Smart casual attire is recommended in the evenings whilst informal clothing is suitable for daytime. For special events, suits and cocktail dresses are the best choice. For land excursions visitors should dress conservatively, with cotton clothes for summertime, and light jackets for winter: comfortable shoes are essential. Egyptian souvenirs include papyrus paintings, cotton and leather garments, and gold and silver items. Bargaining in the bazaars is commonplace although there are fixed prices in city shops.
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Climate
Much of Egypt is desert and the whole country is hot and dry with very little rain. Away from the coast, the summers can be scorchingly hot but winters are more moderate with more comfortable temperatures. Water temperatures average between 20° C and 23° C during the winter months.
Did you know?
The Nile has two major tributaries, the White Nile and Blue Nile, the latter being the source of most of the Nile's water and fertile soil, but the former being the longer of the two. The White Nile rises in the Great Lakes region of central Africa, with the most distant source in southern Rwanda and flows north from there through Tanzania, Lake Victoria, Uganda and southern Sudan. The Blue Nile starts at Lake Tana in Ethiopia, flowing into Sudan from the southeast. The two rivers meet near the Sudanese capital Khartoum.
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Highlights
The famed Valley of the Kings contains more than sixty tombs, chambers and halls: the most famous, Tutankhamun, contains a tomb with the mummy in situ, and the Valley of the Queens offers interesting insights into the Egyptian way of life as Queens and royal children were buried in separate valleys.
One of the most magnificent monuments is the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut: dedicated to Egypt's greatest female pharaoh.
The Colossi of Memnon which is two huge stone sentinels overlooking the Nile, requires special mention, as does the Temple of Luxor, and the Temple of Karnak with its daily Sound and Light Show.
At Edfu there's a very well preserved temple dedicated to Horus - the second largest temple in Egypt.
The Aswan High Dam built during the 1960's to stem annual floods and provide hydroelectricity, boasts good views over Lake Nasser, and the two islands of the Nile offer contrasting attractions; Kitcheners Island boasts the exotic Botanical Gardens and Elephantine Island is home to the Temple of Khnum with its ram mummies on view at the museum.
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Climate
Much of Egypt is desert and the whole country is hot and dry with very little rain. Away from the coast, the summers can be scorchingly hot but winters are more moderate with more comfortable temperatures. Water temperatures average between 20° C and 23° C during the winter months.
Did you know?
The Nile has two major tributaries, the White Nile and Blue Nile, the latter being the source of most of the Nile's water and fertile soil, but the former being the longer of the two. The White Nile rises in the Great Lakes region of central Africa, with the most distant source in southern Rwanda and flows north from there through Tanzania, Lake Victoria, Uganda and southern Sudan. The Blue Nile starts at Lake Tana in Ethiopia, flowing into Sudan from the southeast. The two rivers meet near the Sudanese capital Khartoum..
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Climate
Much of Egypt is desert and the whole country is hot and dry with very little rain. Away from the coast, the summers can be scorchingly hot but winters are more moderate with more comfortable temperatures. Water temperatures average between 20° C and 23° C during the winter months.
Did you know?
The Nile has two major tributaries, the White Nile and Blue Nile, the latter being the source of most of the Nile's water and fertile soil, but the former being the longer of the two. The White Nile rises in the Great Lakes region of central Africa, with the most distant source in southern Rwanda and flows north from there through Tanzania, Lake Victoria, Uganda and southern Sudan. The Blue Nile starts at Lake Tana in Ethiopia, flowing into Sudan from the southeast. The two rivers meet near the Sudanese capital Khartoum.