General
Combine 5000 years of history with a fabulous Nile cruise and stay in Egypt. At Going Luxury, we invite you to discover the ancient wonders of Egypt on a holiday fit for a Pharaoh – a glorious cruise along the famous River Nile in absolute luxurious surroundings. Then, choose to extend your stay in Luxor, Cairo or Hurghada on the Red Sea Riviera.
Feeling adventurous? Then why not include them all! In fact, our Egypt Experts are on hand to tailor your Egypt tour however you want it. Just get in touch and they can make it happen for you. Including adding all your required excursions, with beneficial advice too. The Pyramids, Alexandria, Valley of the Kings and so much more can all be added to complete your itinerary jut the way you want it.
Your 5-star Nile cruise will commence in Luxor, with its stunning temples and the nearby Valley of the Kings, home to Tutankhamun’s tomb, before sailing upstream to experience some of Egypt’s best preserved monuments at Kom Ombo, Edfu and Aswan. You’ll stay on a modern Nile cruise ship offering the highest standards of comfort and convenience and enjoy a fully guided itinerary with excursions led by a trained Egyptologist.
Departures from just £1399pp
Travel winter sun dates for the best prices with lots of dates all year round from small supplements. Anytime is perfect for the Egyptian weather. Lots of other dates and departure airports available with indirect flight options or flight supplements. Hand and hold luggage allowance is dependent on airline. Airports transfers supplement depends on choice of boat/hotel. Please contact us for a bespoke itinerary quote.
Nile Cruise Itinerary Including Full Excursion Package:
Day 1 – Embark your cruise ship, unpack your bags & get comfortable then enjoy a welcome meeting and 5-star dinner with overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Day 2 – Luxor (Nile Cruise). Visit of the East Bank, Karnak and Luxor Temples opportunity. Lunch on the cruise. Noon time sailing to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board in Edfu.
Day 3 – Nile Cruise sailing around 9am to Kom Ombo and visit Sobek Temple opportunity. After visit sailing to Aswan with arrival around 21hrs, dinner and overnight on board in Aswan.
Day 4 – Morning in Aswan with opportunity to visit the High Dam, Philea Temple and Felucca trip on the Nile. Afternoon at leisure with chance to explore Aswan, try the excursion to the Nubian village or have a ride on a camel along the Nile arranged by the guide on the spot. Overnight on board in Aswan.
Day 5 – Early morning (optional) visit to the famous temple of Abu Simbel in the south of Aswan or you can just spend a relaxed morning on the sun deck. Afternoon sailing (around 14 hrs) back north to Edfu and arrival (around 21hrs) overnight on board in Edfu.
Day 6 – In the morning sailing to Esna, around (10hrs) with chance to visit Temple of Khnum. Then time to relax and enjoy the cruise sailing downstream to Luxor, (arrival 1430hrs). Afternoon possibility to join the tour to the heart of the city of Luxor. Overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 7 – Morning opportunity to explore West Bank including Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Evening visit to the sound and light show at Karnak Temple (optional), then stay overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 8 – Breakfast on the cruise then transfer to your home bound flight or possible extension at hotel in Cairo, Luxor, Hurghada or Marsa Alam.
This is a sample itinerary and may differ slightly from real experience depending on weather, time of year or unforeseen circumstances.
Extra excursions available to book on your Nile Cruise with our in-resort Egyptologists include Abu Simbel (approx £115pp), Sound & Light Show (approx £28pp), Kalabsha Temple (approx £38pp), Hot Air Balloon (approx £99pp), Felucca (traditional Egyptian Nile boat) Ride (approx £12pp). Excursions may differ depending on circumstances. Please ask our ‘Egypt Experts’ if you require more details.
5-Star Nile Cruise Ships:
MS Royal Viking Nile Cruise, is a sublime slice of luxury cruising the famous River Nile from Luxor to Aswan every Monday. Choose your ultra-deluxe cruise boat tastefully decorated throughout in a contemporary style and equipped to cater to your every need. With high standards of service, accommodation and Egyptian hospitality, you can relax in comfort and watch the ever- changing scenery unfold before eyes.
Five decks and a host of on board facilities to enjoy and you can be assured of wonderful Egyptian hospitality throughout your cruise. The main restaurants offer a wonderful variety of international and local cuisine whilst the attractive lounge bar makes the perfect place to relax in the evening and watch the nightly entertainment.
There is a large sun deck with lovely wooden sun beds and stylish rattan furniture providing a relaxing place to sit and enjoy the spectacular views of the Nile. There is a swimming pool ideal for a refreshing dip during the day and a deck bar offering cool refreshments.
The 60 cabins all have full-length opening panoramic windows and balcony rail offering wonderful views of the banks of the Nile with a nice breeze. Air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom with shower over bath, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries, dressing table and sitting area, satellite LCD TV, plus an individual safe and mini-fridge.
5-Star Full-Board MS Nile Cruise Ships: These popular Nil cruisers have a great fleet all built to a high standard. The boats attract great reviews with the most common score left on Trip Advisor being a full 5 out of 5! (Exact Boat Depends on Dates/Season/Availability and is confirmed at time of enquiry).
Excursions
Full Sightseeing Package Included: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings (Tutankhamen), Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, KomOmbo Temple, Khnum Temple in Esna, Philae Temple in Aswan, High Dam of Aswan. English speaking tour guide (Egyptologist) at all tours. All ground transportation by modern A/C vehicles.
Luxury Hotel Stay Options:
Choose from a vast selection of luxury properties we have available. The default hotel offered will depend on the dates chosen to travel & availability but again this can be tailored to your requirements. You can adapt your stay to different resorts including Cairo, Luxor and the Red Sea Riviera (Hurghada/Marsa Alam).
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No holiday in Egypt is complete without a visit to Cairo, the greatest city in Africa! A guided day trip to Cairo & the famous Pyramids of Giza, one of the ‘7 Wonders of the Ancient World.’ Watch the sun rise on the way to visit the Giza Pyramids & the Great Sphinx. Learn all you need to know about the Pyramids of Giza & Egyptian Museum from your qualified English speaking Egyptologist. Enjoy lunch at a top class restaurant & modern day Cairo shopping opportunities before heading back to your Red Sea Hotel.
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Travel winter sun dates for the best prices with lots of dates all year round from small supplements. Anytime is perfect for the Egyptian weather. Lots of other dates and departure airports available with indirect flight options or flight supplements. Hand and hold luggage allowance is dependent on airline. Airports transfers supplement depends on choice of boat/hotel. Please contact us for a bespoke itinerary quote.
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