Luxury Cruises

Egypt River Cruise Vacations

Imagine sailing down the Nile in a style once reserved for pharaohs and their queens

Now you have the opportunity to experience this great land, its culture, and its history on a 7-night cruise that takes you along the riverbanks of the Nile. Travel in style on board the new, ultra-luxurious, all-suite River Tosca. From the impressive temple complex of Karnak to the temple of Hatshepsut and the fabled Valley of the Kings, you will be amazed every step of the way. With professional guides sharing insight into the places you will be visiting, you will have the most well-rounded travel experience possible.

You’ll also spend a total of four nights in Cairo, where you’ll be taken to the famous Egyptian Museum to see the treasures recovered from the tomb of King Tut. You’ll journey to see the mighty Pyramids of Giza and the very face of ancient Egypt, the Sphinx. Get ready to gaze in awe at these extraordinary creations that define Egypt—a land of complexity, marvels, and mythology.

Who will enjoy this cruise: Most people are attracted to this tour by the prospect of eight days onboard a luxury Nile River cruise ship, with ever-changing scenery and frequent stops at ancient monuments. It also suits those with an interest in ancient history and those who wish to experience Egypt in a relaxed and refined way.

DAY 2: Cairo     
Featured Excursion: Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the Cairo Marriott.

DAY 3: Cairo        
Featured Excursion: Citadel of Salah al-Din, Muhammad Ali Mosque, and Egyptian Museum
Your tour of this historic city begins with the Citadel of Salah al-Din for breathtaking views of Cairo. Salah al-Din built the Citadel in the 12th century to defend Cairo from the armies of the Crusaders and to become the center of his government. Muhammad Ali Pasha restored the walls of the Citadel and built numerous palaces, schools, and government buildings in the 19th century. His masterpiece was the great mosque, which you’ll see next. In the afternoon, visit the Egyptian Museum, an unrivaled warehouse of Pharaonic treasures. The museum exhibits over 120,000 objects, including the remarkable artifacts recovered by archeologist Howard Carter from the tomb of King Tutankhamun. (BB)

DAY 4: Fly to Luxor, cruising the Nile, Dendera           
Featured Excursion: Temple of Karnak
Fly to Luxor in the morning, where you’ll encounter the Temple of Karnak and its avenues of sphinxes and halls of gigantic columns. Later in the day, you’ll board your luxury cruise ship, River Tosca, and set sail for Dendera. (BB, L, D)

DAY 5: Dendera, cruising the Nile, Luxor     
Featured Excursion: Dendera Temple Complex and Temple of Luxor
In the morning, you’ll encounter the Temple of Hathor in Dendera, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, which contains a rare depiction of Cleopatra and her son Caesarion. The cruise returns to Luxor, where you’ll enjoy leisure time before an early evening exploration of the ancient Temple of Luxor. (BB, L, D)

DAY 6: Luxor, cruising the Nile, Kom Ombo     
Featured Excursion: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon, and Egyptian dinner and Galabeya party onboard 
Board your motorcoach and travel to the West Bank of the Nile to see the two gigantic statues known as the Colossi of Memnon. Next, visit the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings, where many illustrious Pharaohs were buried. Then you’ll return back to the ship, and while sailing to Kom Ombo, enjoy a fun-filled Egyptian dinner and Galabeya party, including typical Egyptian music and activities.(BB, L, D)

DAY 7: Kom Ombo, cruising the Nile, Aswan  
Featured Excursion: Kom Ombo Temple, Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple, and Nubian show onboard
In the morning, visit Kom Ombo Temple. After exploring this fascinating site, continue your Nile cruise to Aswan, where you will discover the Aswan High Dam and Granite Quarries and see the enormous Unfinished Obelisk and the Philae Temple. During the evening, enjoy a Nubian show. (BB, L, D)

DAY 8: Aswan        
Featured Excursion: Traditional Nile felucca cruise, High Tea at the Movenpick Hotel, Sound and Light show at Philae Temple, and Nubian show onboard
Irresistible Optional Tour: Join us on our exciting optional excursion to the amazing Temples of Abu Simbel.
During the afternoon, sail in a traditional Nile felucca around Aswan’s Botanical Gardens. Then enjoy High Tea at the Aswan Movenpick Hotel. During the evening, marvel at a Sound and Light show at Philae Temple. On board the ship, be treated to another Nubian show with a live band playing Nubian music. (BB, L, D) 

DAY 9: Cruising the Nile, Edfu  
Featured Excursion: Spend the morning at leisure in Aswan before sailing to Edfu. During the evening, don your Galabeya for a second party on board. (BB, L, D)

DAY 10: Edfu, cruising the Nile, Luxor     
Featured Excursion: Temple of Horus
In the morning, visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, dedicated to the Falcon god. Then enjoy the scenery as we cruise back to Luxor. (BB, L, D)

DAY 11: Luxor, fly to Cairo           
Featured Excursion: Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids of Giza
Disembark in Luxor and transfer to the airport for your return flight to Cairo. Check into the Cairo Marriott. In the evening, attend the magical Sound and Light Show that illuminates the ancient history of the Pyramids of Giza. (BB)

DAY 12: Cairo     
Featured Excursion: Guided tour of Giza, the Sphinx, and the legendary Pyramids
Drive out to Memphis to admire the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx. Nearby at Sakkara, view the Step Pyramid of Zoser I; dating from the 27th century BC, it is the oldest in the world. You’ll then enjoy a guided tour of Giza, where you will see the enigmatic Sphinx and the magnificent Pyramids. (BB)

DAY 13: Depart Cairo

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