River Cruises
Egypt – Nile River Cruise including Cairo & Hurghada From €2,499 Per Person
MS Radamis II
€2,499
Per Person
4 & 5 star
Fully Guided, 12 Nights Nights, 4 & 5 4 & 5 stars, Full Board, Transport: Flights & Transfers Flights & Transfers
12 nights
About
Sail with us down the Nile River and through Egypt on this unique holiday that combines the exotic beauty of Cairo and the vibrant resort of Hurghada with an unforgettable 7-night cruise. Our holiday begins in the magnificent city of Cairo, where we’ll absorb the ancient sites including a full day city tour, a visit to the Egyptian Museum, and a day trip to the Khan El Khalili bazaar. We’ll also pay a visit to Egypt’s most iconic sites: the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. Next, we’ll embark on a relaxing river cruise down the Nile with a range of excursions along the way including the Temple of Horus, the Valley of Kings, the High Dam, and the Temples of Karnak and Luxor. Finally, we’ll enjoy a 3-night stay in Hurghada, the beautiful beach resort town stretching 40kn along Egypt’s Red Sea coast.
Please Note:
- Visas are required for travel on this tour.
- For departures from Edinburgh outbound and return flights will be via Istanbul.
Dining
Full Board
Excursions
Day 1 (Travel To Egypt):
Depart for your flight to Cairo.
Please Note: Some departures operate via Istanbul.
On arrival in Cairo you will be met by our local representative before transferring to your hote.
There will be no excursions today.
Day 2 (Pyramids Of Giza & The Egyptian Museum):
Following a leisurely breakfast depart your hotel for an excursion to the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. The three pyramids and the sphinx, a mythical statue with the body of a lion and the face of a man, are considered as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Following lunch at a local restaurant we will enjoy an excursion to the Grand Egyptian Museum. This museum is home to an extensive collection of Egyptian antiquities ranging from the pre-historic era to the Greco Roman period and included the magnificent Tutankhamen Collection.
Please Note: The Grand Egyptian Museum is scheduled to be open fully in early 2025. In the meantime 12 of the main galleries are open to the public.
Day 3 (Cairo & El Khalili Bazaar):
After breakfast check out and depart your hotel for a panoramic city tour of Cairo before arriving at the Khan el Khalili Bazaar, one of the most popular oriental markets. Its shops display a wonderful collection of brassware, rich textiles, and other attractive oriental products.
Transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor. On arrival transfer to the pier for embarkation of your 7-night Nile Cruise.
Evening meal and overnight on board your cruise.
Day 4 (Luxor To Edfu):
After breakfast you will visit the Necropolis of Thebes located on the West Bank of the Nile. This UNESCO World Heritage Site contains many funerary temples erected by kings and nobility to perform religious rituals for the spirits of the dead. Your visit this morning will include the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Lunch will be served on board your ship before sailing onwards to Edfu via Esna Lock.
Evening meal and overnight in Edfu on board your cruise.
Day 5 (Edfu To Aswan):
This morning join us on a short coach transfer for a visit to the Ptolemaic Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus the falcon-headed God and built between 237 and 57 BC.
After lunch on board visit the Temple of Kom Ombo which is dedicated to the two Gods, Sobek, and Haroeris, famous for its twin entrance halls and sanctuaries.
Day 6 (Aswan):
After breakfast on board enjoy a visit to the High Dam and Philae Temple. Dedicated to the Goddess Isis the Philae Temple was dismantled and reassembled on Agilika Island after the High Dam caused rivers to rise close to the historic site.
After lunch enjoy a leisurely motor trip around Elephantine Island, the oldest inhabited area in Aswan, with a visit to the Nubian Village on Seheil Island included. Discover the hospitality and traditional way of life of the Nubians as you visit their homes and markets.
Evening meal and overnight in Aswan on board your cruise.
Day 7 (Aswan & Felucca Trip And Optional Temple Of Philae Sound & Light Show):
Enjoy breakfast and a morning at leisure on board your Nile Cruise.
After lunch enjoy a Felucca trip around the islands. Sail by The Aga Khan Mausoleum which is built in the style of the Fatimid tombs in Islamic Egypt.
Evening meal and overnight in Aswan on board your cruise.
Optional evening excursion to the Temple of Philae Sound & Light Show. This hour long show, narrated by Egyptian gods and goddesses, brings the magical temple back to life as they tell their stories through music, light, and sound. Return transfers from your cruise, with guide assistance included.
Please Note: Optional excursions are subject to minimum numbers.
Day 8 (Aswan To Edfu):
Enjoy a full day at leisure sailing from Aswan to Edfu, via Kom Ombo.
Evening meal and overnight in Edfu on board your cruise.
There are no excursions today.
Day 9 (Edfu To Luxor):
Enjoy bre4akfast and a morning at leisure on board your Nile Cruise as you sail to Luxor via the Esna Lock.
After lunch on board visit Luxor and Karnak Temples. The Luxor Temple was built by Amenophis III as a private residence for Amun and Karnak Temple is a complex covering 100 acres and 13 centuries of history.
Evening meal and overnight in Luxor on board your cruise.
Day 10 (Luxor To Hurghada):
Breakfast will be served on board your ship before disembarking in Luxor for your coach transfer to Hurghada.
Evening meal and overnight in your hotel.
There is non excursions for today.
Day 11 (Hurghada):
Enjoy a full day of relaxation at your resort hotel with facilities that include access to a private beach, three swimming pools, and a variety of dining options.
There are no excursions today.
Day 12 (Hurghada):
You will have today at leisure for some last minute shopping and sightseeing of your choice.
There are no excursions today.
Day 13 (Return Home):
Early morning transfer from your hotel to Hurghada airport for your return flight, via Cairo.
There are no excursions today.