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7 Nights / 8 Days Classic Nile Cruise

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About 7 Nights / 8 Days Classic Nile Cruise

Book 7 night Nile cruise package, Get use of all your time in Luxor and Aswan by experiencing a 7 Nights Nile Cruise to discover the real life of the ancient Egyptians.

Visiting Egypt is not complete without experiencing the classic Nile Cruise between Luxor & Aswan.If you are looking for something different than the Normal 3 or 4 nights Nile Cruise, then this tour is designed for you from Luxor and Aswan Travel.It is an ideal way to explore all of the ancient civilization in Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombu, Aswan in a relaxing way without being rushed or stressed.Sail the Nile in utmost luxury past historical cities of Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan and take in the history at its fullest and Combine a week of relaxation and some of the best sightseeing in the world.Spend 8 days relaxing on a leisurely Nile River cruise from Luxor to Aswan on full board accommodation. Accompanied by your Egyptologist tour guide, you'll explore the wonders of ancient Egypt. All you need do is sit back and enjoy the scenery.The Nile cruise features a swimming pool with a sun-lounger terrace, opulent lounge and bar, reading areas and a discothequeYou will have the great chance to visit: Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, The famous Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Horus in Edfu, Temple of Kom Ombu, The Great High Dam, The Unfinished Obelisk and The temple of Philae.

Tour Package Details

Duration:8 Days / 7 Nights
Cities / Route:Luxor / Aswan
Primary Start City:Luxor

Tour Highlights

  • 5* Nile Cruise for 7 nights 5* Nile Cruise for 7 nights
  • Cruise Boat Cruise Boat
  • Air-Conditioned Vehicle Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Horse carriage at Edfu Horse carriage at Edfu
  • Taftaf at Valley of the Kings Taftaf at Valley of the Kings
  • Motor Boat to Philae island Motor Boat to Philae island
  • 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
  • 07 nights’ accommodation on board Standard Nile Cruise. 07 nights’ accommodation on board Standard Nile Cruise.
  • Accommodation is based on FB basis (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner) Accommodation is based on FB basis (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
  • Meet and assist by English-speaking representatives. Meet and assist by English-speaking representatives.
  • Pickup from Luxor Airport or Luxor train station on arrival day Pickup from Luxor Airport or Luxor train station on arrival day
  • Transfer to Luxor Airport or Luxor Train Station on Departure day Transfer to Luxor Airport or Luxor Train Station on Departure day
  • Entrance fees to the above mentioned archaeological sightseeing. Entrance fees to the above mentioned archaeological sightseeing.
  • Visit Luxor Temple Visit Luxor Temple
  • Visit Karnak Temple Visit Karnak Temple
  • Visit Valley of the Kings Visit Valley of the Kings
  • Visit Temple of Hatshepsut Visit Temple of Hatshepsut
  • Visit Colossi of Memnon Visit Colossi of Memnon
  • Visit Temple of Horus in Edfu Visit Temple of Horus in Edfu
  • Visit Temple of Kom Ombu Visit Temple of Kom Ombu
  • Visit the High Dam Visit the High Dam
  • Visit the Unfinished Obelisk Visit the Unfinished Obelisk
  • Visit the Temple of Philae. Visit the Temple of Philae.
  • English-speaking tour guide during your excursions on the Cruise (group size is 1 - 8 maximum). English-speaking tour guide during your excursions on the Cruise (group size is 1 - 8 maximum).
  • Daily Evening entertainment on the Cruise Daily Evening entertainment on the Cruise
  • Daily Afternoon Tea Time on board of the Cruise Daily Afternoon Tea Time on board of the Cruise
  • Complementary 01 bottle of water per day per person. Complementary 01 bottle of water per day per person.
  • All transfers by A-C vehicles with qualified driver (s). All transfers by A-C vehicles with qualified driver (s).
  • All local taxes and services. All local taxes and services.
  • All entrance fees for the above included tours. All entrance fees for the above included tours.

Places You'll Visit

7 Nights / 8 Days Classic Nile Cruise Itinerary

Pickup from the airport or your hotel in Luxor and you will meet your tour guide to start the trip.

You will discover the East bank of Luxor including Karnak Temples Complex, which are the largest structures ever build in the history of the mankind. The principal building is that of god Amun Ra, since it was considered the house of god on the earth, the earlier structure date back to the middle kingdom, but there are some references which refer to the earlier buildings as old as the 3rd dynasty.

Transfer to your Nile Cruise by a private A/C van.

Embarkation, Check in and Lunch on the cruise.

Later on, you will proceed to visit Temple of Luxor, which was built by one of the kings of the 12th dynasty and completed by the well know king Ramses II. This temple was located in the heart of ancient Thebes and, like Karnak, was dedicated to the main/chief god Amun Re

Overnight: Luxor / Nile Cruise

Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise

Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle

Meals Included
Lunch Dinner
Breakfast on the Nile cruise.

After that you will Start your magical tour in Thebes, the sacred land by exploring the west bank of Luxor including Valley of the Kings, which considers as the royal cemetery of the Theban kings and rulers of ancient Egypt, and the place where our Pharaohs were buried.

Then proceed to visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. This temple is considered as one of the most wonderful examples of the Architecture in ancient Egypt, because it was totally carved inside the mountain.

At the end of the tour you will visit Colossi of Memnon, which is belonging to king Amenhotep III.

After that you will return to your ship to have your lunch.

In the afternoon, the cruise will sail to Esna and will cross the famous Lock of Esna.

Dinner on the Cruise and overnight.

Overnight: Luxor / Nile Cruise

Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise

Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle

Meals Included
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Breakfast on the cruise.

Then the guide will take you in a mysterious journey to land of secrets. This guided tour of today begins by visiting one of the most wonderful temples in Egypt, Temple of Horus in Edfu, which is considered to be one of the most well preserved temples in Egypt.

Lunch will be served on board during sailing to the city of Kom Ombo.

Later on, you will proceed to explore Temple of Kom Ombo, where the two gods Sobek & Haroeris were worshipped for a while.

Get back to your ship and enjoy watching the unique landscape of the great river Nile. On its banks the ancient Egyptian civilization has been created and flourished.

Dinner meal will be served on board during sailing to the city of Aswan.

Overnight: Aswan / Nile Cruise

Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise

Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle

Meals Included
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Breakfast will be served on board your ship.

Later on, you will join your Egyptologist tour guide to discover the great city of Aswan, including The High Dam, which has been erected by the Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 AD to protect Egypt from the Nile flood.

After that you will enjoy sailing on the Nile River by a motor boat till reach Agilika Island, where you will visit Temple of Philae, which was erected during the Gaeco-Roman period and was dedicated to goddess Isis (mother of god Horus).

Finally, you will be escorted to visit one of the marvelous sightseeing in Aswan, The Unfinished Obelisk, which was made out of red granite and was dedicated to god Amun Ra.

After finishing your day tour, you will get back to your ship.

Lunch will be served on board.

Afternoon will be free at leisure.

Overnight: Aswan / Nile Cruise

Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise

Transport: Motor boat to Agilika Island / Philae

Meals Included
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Breakfast at your Nile Cruise.

Free day which you can choose how to spend it.

Breakfast box from your ship.

Later on, you will be transferred by private A-C van to Abu Simbel, Upon arrival, you will proceed to visit Abu Simbel Temples, which were built by king Ramses II. The first temple (the biggest one) was built by Ramesses II and being dedicated to the famous god Rahorakhty. While the second temple (the smaller one) was dedicated to king himself and his beautiful wife queen Nefertari.

After finishing your day tour, you will drive back toward Aswan (distance takes approx. 03 hrs. by car).

Breakfast in your Nile Cruise, later on you will Enjoy your Nubian Village Tour, we will sail on the Nile by a motorboat to the Nubian Village that is located on West Bank of the River Nile in Aswan and just opposite to Soheil Island and near the Aswan Dam passing by the First Cataract of Aswan, this fantastic tour to the Nubian Village lets you meet and impact with a Nubian family and to learn about their simple lifestyle, culture and traditions. Later on you will visit the great Botanical Gardens, The entirety of the island is landscaped with rare and exotic plants that were planted there by Lord Horatio Kitchener, who was gifted the island for his service as consul general of Egypt under British control.

(Nubian Villages + Felucca Ride + Botanical Gardens)

Lunch on the Cruise

Free afternoon and evening in Aswan.

Dinner on the Cruise and overnight.

Overnight: Aswan / Nile Cruise

Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise

Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle transfer

Meals Included
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Breakfast at your Nile Cruise.

Free morning and sail to Kom Ombu

Lunch in the Nile Cruise and enjoy the sailing

Sail to Edfu

Dinner on board of the Nile Cruise

Overnight: Nile Cruise

Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise

Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle

Meals Included
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Breakfast on the Cruise and sail to Luxor.

Free Day in Luxor for any optional activities.

Dinner on your Nile Cruise and overnight.

Overnight: Luxor / Nile Cruise

Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise

Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle

Meals Included
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Breakfast On Board of the Nile Cruise and Check Out @ 8.00 A.M

Transfer to Luxor airport by a Private Car.

Overnight: Luxor / Nile Cruise

Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise

Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle

Meals Included
Breakfast

What's Included

Included in Your Journey

  • 5* Nile Cruise for 7 nights
  • Cruise Boat
  • Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Horse carriage at Edfu
  • Taftaf at Valley of the Kings
  • Motor Boat to Philae island
  • 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
  • 07 nights’ accommodation on board Standard Nile Cruise.
  • Accommodation is based on FB basis (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
  • Meet and assist by English-speaking representatives.
  • Pickup from Luxor Airport or Luxor train station on arrival day
  • Transfer to Luxor Airport or Luxor Train Station on Departure day
  • Entrance fees to the above mentioned archaeological sightseeing.
  • Visit Luxor Temple
  • Visit Karnak Temple
  • Visit Valley of the Kings
  • Visit Temple of Hatshepsut
  • Visit Colossi of Memnon
  • Visit Temple of Horus in Edfu
  • Visit Temple of Kom Ombu
  • Visit the High Dam
  • Visit the Unfinished Obelisk
  • Visit the Temple of Philae.
  • English-speaking tour guide during your excursions on the Cruise (group size is 1 - 8 maximum).
  • Daily Evening entertainment on the Cruise
  • Daily Afternoon Tea Time on board of the Cruise
  • Complementary 01 bottle of water per day per person.
  • All transfers by A-C vehicles with qualified driver (s).
  • All local taxes and services.
  • All entrance fees for the above included tours.

Not Included

  • Any Extra not mentioned above.
  • All optional Trips
  • Domestic flight tickets.
  • All personal expenses like laundry etc.
  • Tipping to tour guide, driver, cruise staff, etc…

Pricing & Packages

Choose the pricing option that suits your trip. Prices use USD.

Solo Traveler

1 Pax
$1,170
per person

Couple's Journey

2 Pax
$900
per person

Small Group

3 Pax
$855
per person

Family Adventure

4 Pax
$810
per person

Extended Group

5 Pax
$774
per person

Large Group

6–99 Pax
$747
per person

Accommodation Tiers & Season Pricing

Assigned Hotels
Nile Cruise MS Princess Sara⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Standard CruiseMini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Princess Sara
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Esadora⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Standard CruiseMini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Esadora
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Radamis II⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Standard CruiseMini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Radamis II
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS A Sara⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Standard CruiseMini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS A Sara
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Nile Story⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Standard CruiseMini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Nile Story
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Sara II⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Standard CruiseMini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Sara II
★★★★★
Season / Period Occupancy / Room Type Price per Person
May to August Triple Room $900
Double Room $900
Single Room $1,250
September to April Triple Room $1,250
Double Room $1,250
Single Room $1,850

Assigned Hotels
Nile Cruise MS Nile Premium⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deluxe CruiseMini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Nile Premium
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Crown Emperor⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deluxe CruiseMini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Crown Emperor
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Concerto⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deluxe CruiseMini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Concerto
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Blue Shadow⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deluxe CruiseMini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Blue Shadow
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Nile Goddess⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deluxe CruiseMini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Nile Goddess
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Crown Empress⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deluxe CruiseMini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Crown Empress
★★★★★
Season / Period Occupancy / Room Type Price per Person
May to August Triple Room $1,400
Double Room $1,400
Single Room $1,950
September to April Triple Room $2,200
Double Room $2,200
Single Room $2,725

Assigned Hotels
Nile Cruise MS Sonesta Moon Goddess⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ultra_deluxe CruiseMini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Sonesta Moon Goddess
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Amwaj⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ultra_deluxe CruiseMini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Amwaj
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Steigenberger Legacy⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ultra_deluxe CruiseMini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Steigenberger Legacy
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Steigenberger Minerva⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ultra_deluxe CruiseMini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Steigenberger Minerva
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Steigenberger Regency⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ultra_deluxe CruiseMini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Steigenberger Regency
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Le Fayan⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ultra_deluxe CruiseMini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Le Fayan
★★★★★
Season / Period Occupancy / Room Type Price per Person
May to August Triple Room $2,000
Double Room $2,000
Single Room $2,950
September to April Triple Room $3,850
Double Room $3,850
Single Room $4,125

Assigned Hotels
Nile Cruise MS Sonesta Sun Goddess⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Luxury CruiseMini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Sonesta Sun Goddess
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Sonesta St George⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Luxury CruiseMini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Sonesta St George
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Princess Farida⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Luxury CruiseMini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Princess Farida
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Movenpick Hamees⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Luxury CruiseMini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Movenpick Hamees
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Movenpick Royal Lily⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Luxury CruiseMini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Movenpick Royal Lily
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Movenpick Sunray⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Luxury CruiseMini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Movenpick Sunray
★★★★★
Season / Period Occupancy / Room Type Price per Person
May to August Triple Room $3,250
Double Room $3,250
Single Room $4,750
September to April Triple Room $5,400
Double Room $5,400
Single Room $8,150

Pricing Information

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

Important Information

Children Policy

0 - 1.99 years: Free of charge2 - 5.99 years: Pay 25% of tour price6 - 11.99 years: Pay 50% of tour price12+ years: Pay full tour price as per adult person

Frequently Asked Questions

This tour package is 8 Days / 7 Nights, covering cultural sightseeing and a Nile cruise.
The package includes visits to Luxor, Aswan.
Yes, domestic flight tickets between Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor as outlined in the itinerary are included.
Yes, a 5-star Nile River Cruise is included with full board accommodation during the sailing portion.
Breakfasts at hotels and full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during the Nile cruise are included as detailed in the daily schedule.
International airfare, Egyptian entry visa, personal extras, and optional gratuities are not included.
0 - 1.99 years: Free of charge2 - 5.99 years: Pay 25% of tour price6 - 11.99 years: Pay 50% of tour price12+ years: Pay full tour price as per adult person

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