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Egypt Nile River Cruises

Glide along the River Nile and experience all of the wonder, mystery and beauty of Egypt's temples, tombs and monuments.

A Nile cruise enables you to visit all of the major sites and monuments that Egypt has to offer. Highlights include the Karnak Temple with its famous Hypostyle Hall, the Valley of the Kings where the boy King Tutankhamun was buried, Kom Ombo with its double Temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris and the Temple of Isis on the beautiful island of Philae. The lush green banks and the beautiful sunsets over the Nile, together with excellent on board facilities make this an unforgettable way to travel. The Nile is the life blood of Egypt, at the heart of this ancient and modern land and should be visited at least once in a lifetime.

We choose the best five-star river cruise ships in their category, which represent great value for money. The star ratings are awarded by the Egyptian Hotel
Guide in Cairo, and each ship is inspected regularly to ensure standards are maintained. We can advise you on the different facilities that each ship offers.

Our Nile Cruise Selection

3 & 4 Night Nile River Cruise Starting In Luxor or Aswan

3 night Nile River Cruise from £1,099 per person

These shorter cruises are ideal if your time is more limited but you would still like to visit some of the main sites in Upper Egypt.

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7 Night Nile Cruise Between Luxor & Aswan 2024 /2025

7 night Nile River Cruise from £1,539 per person

Explore the legendary sites of Egypt on a seven night Nile cruise and experience many of its ancient wonders along the way.

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Long Nile Cruise

11 night cruise from £1995 per person (other duration's available)

Experience a Long Nile Cruise from Cairo to Aswan takes and explore some of the least visited and important sites of Middle Egypt.

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Lake Nasser Cruises visiting Abu Simbel

3 night cruise from £470 per person

Explore Lake Nasser, the world’s largest artificial lake and is surrounded by remote desert which covers the land of Nubia.

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want to add more to your river nile cruise?

When you take a Nile River Cruise with Orbital Travel, your itinerary will include a host
of incredible places to go, sights to see, food to taste and history to be amazed by.

And, of course, should you wish to experience more of what this captivating destination has to offer or personalise
your holiday in any way, with our Cruise & Stay service you can do just that. Talk to one of our travel specialists about:

Accommodation
Transport
Day Tours
Private Guided Tours
Flight Upgrades
Stopovers

need some inspiration?

Here are just a few ideas from our travel specialists that show how our Nile River Cruises can be easily extended
to take in more of the amazing sights, sounds and experiences that this one-of-a-kind destination has to offer...

Destination Detail - Egypt

From the ancient splendours of Cairo and the cosmopolitan resorts on the Red Sea to the natural beauty of the Nile, Egypt has so much to enthral visitors. A Nile cruise offers the ultimate in sightseeing and relaxation as you sail along this majestic river.

Cruising the Nile is a superb way to visit Egypt as many of ancient Egypt's most significant sites are located along the banks of the river. A classic 7 night cruise will include all the major sites between Luxor and Aswan. There is no better way to appreciate the great monuments, temples and ancient cities that line the banks of the Nile: the Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Philae Island, Luxor Temple and the Temple at Karnak are unmissable highlights. There are also a variety of cruise and stay options to extend your holiday. The new Long Cruise between Cairo and Aswan offers a superb amount of cruising time as well as visiting the main archaeological sites in Middle Egypt.

Egypt's Red Sea coast runs from the Gulf of Suez to the Sudanese border. Its mineral-rich red mountain ranges inspired the mariners of antiquity to name the sea Mare Rostrum, or the Red Sea. Today the area is better known for some of the best diving resorts in the world and a whole host of stylish and cosmopolitan resorts.

Water walk, Soma Bay - Red Sea.

Red Sea Coastline.

Witness the stunning sunsets of Egypt.

Giza, the Great Pyramid & Sphinx.

Nubian Village, Aswan.

Philae Temple, Lake Nasser.

No trip to Egypt is complete without visiting Cairo situated along the banks of the River Nile. Cairo is home to the Great Pyramids of Giza on the edge of the city, the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities with the fascinating treasures of Tutankhamun, and numerous ancient temples and monuments.

The site of the former capital City of Thebes, now Luxor, has been called the “World’s Greatest Open Air Museum” with fabulous sites and attractions at every turn including Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple and the Avenue of Sphinxes linking the two. A journey to the West bank reveals the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.

We also offer cruises on Lake Nasser where you can discover remote historical sites and the stunning temples at Abu Simbel.