Nile Cruises from Cairo
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10 best Nile river cruises from Cairo
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- Geluxe: Egypt: Pyramids, Temples & the Nile
- 8 Days Ultimate Luxury Cairo, Alexandria & Nile cruise
- Splendours of Egypt (Small Groups, Summer, 12 Days)
- Mysteries of the Egyptian Nile
- Alexandria, Ancient Egypt & Nile Cruising - 13 days
- 8 Days pyramids and Dahabiya Nile Cruise.
- Nile Cruise 4 days 5 stars including internal flights
- From Cairo with Train 4 Days Nile Cruise Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel & More
- Essential Egypt by Nile Cruise & Red Sea - 11 days
- Amazing 8 nights Visit Cairo, Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel & Hot Air Balloon
Cairo launches your adventure before flying to Luxor to board a Dahabiya sailboat. The Nile carries you through Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan before flying to Abu Simbel. The circuit closes in Cairo after visiting essential archaeological sites.
Duration 10 days Destinations Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Philae, Abu Simbel Age Range up to 90 year olds River Nile Operator G Adventures From
- US$4,799
8 Days Ultimate Luxury Cairo, Alexandria & Nile cruise
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We are glad we used Ramasside tours to organise our entire visit to Egypt. They took care of everything.”
MaryannCurmi, traveled in November
Cairo serves as the starting point before flying to Aswan to board luxury vessels like Oberoi. The ship sails north past ancient temples at Kom Ombo and Edfu, culminating in Luxor. Domestic flights connect Cairo and cruise ports, while expert guides reveal riverside archaeological treasures.
Duration 8 days Destinations Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, Alexandria Age Range 1 to 100 year olds River Nile Operator Saudi Group From
- US$4,485
The MS Medea carries passengers from Cairo along the Nile, stopping at Karnak Temple, Kom Ombo's double temple, and Philae's Temple of Isis. The journey concludes in Cairo via Luxor, featuring the Valley of Kings and Colossi of Memnon.
Duration 12 days Destinations Cairo, Luxor, Dendera, Edfu, Aswan, Kom Ombo Age Range up to 99 year olds River NileThe Nile Basin Operator Insight Vacations From $4,223
10% Off- US$3,801+$352 upfront costsYou save $422
Your Egyptian odyssey unfolds from Cairo with a flight to Aswan. Cruise north past Kom Ombo and Edfu's riverside temples, enjoying traditional felucca rides and ancient sites before concluding in Luxor.
Duration 7 days Destinations Cairo, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Luxor Age Range up to 85 year olds River Nile Operator Europamundo From
10% Off- US$1,504
A night train carries you from Cairo through the Nile Valley to Aswan. Sail north to Luxor, stopping at riverside temples of Philae and Kom Ombo. A flight from Luxor back to Cairo completes this tour of Egypt's major ancient sites.
Duration 13 days Destinations Cairo, Alexandria, El Alamein, Giza, Aswan, Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Valley of the Kings Age Range up to 99 year olds River Nile Operator On The Go Tours From
10% Off- US$2,905
Duration 8 days Destinations Cairo, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, Aswan Age Range 20 to 73 year olds Operated in English, German River Nile Operator Truly Egypt Tours From $4,424
50% Off- US$2,212You save $2,212
Nile Cruise 4 days 5 stars including internal flights
15 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The 4-days Nile tour was fantastic! Our guide Christine knows so many historical facts.”
KateJ, traveled in April
A flight takes you from Cairo to Aswan's High Dam and Philae Temple. Cruise north to Kom Ombo Temple, then Edfu Temple, finishing in Luxor's Valley of the Kings. A flight back to Cairo concludes this 4-day tour of 7 historic cities.
Duration 4 days Destinations Cairo, Aswan, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Valley of the Kings Age Range up to 99 year olds River Nile Operator Booking Tours From
50% Off- US$935
From Cairo with Train 4 Days Nile Cruise Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel & More
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The boat and the food were top notch. During transfers and train boarding there is always somebody to help you.”
Katarina, traveled in September
The adventure unfolds in Cairo, heading south along the Nile to Aswan via sleeper train. A cruise takes you to Abu Simbel temples, Kom Ombo double temple, and Edfu before reaching Luxor. The return to Cairo covers 879km of Egypt's lifeline river.
Duration 6 days Destinations Cairo, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Age Range 1 to 90 year olds River Nile Operator Egyptology Travel From
50% Off- US$660
Cairo welcomes you with the Pyramids before an overnight train to Aswan's Philae Temple. A Nile cruise via Kom Ombo leads to Luxor's Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple. The path continues to Hurghada's Red Sea coast before returning to Cairo.
Duration 11 days Destinations Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, Aswan, Philae, Abu Simbel, Elephantine Island, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Valley of the KingsSee all destinations Age Range 15 to 99 year olds River Nile Operator On The Go Tours From $2,235
15% Off- US$1,900You save $335
Amazing 8 nights Visit Cairo, Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel & Hot Air Balloon
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The communication was on point and any questions were promptly answered. Way to go guys!”
Shekhar, traveled in November
The tour opens in Cairo with Giza Pyramids before heading to Luxor. A Nile cruise takes in Edfu and Kom Ombo temples en route to Aswan. An early morning visit to Abu Simbel precedes return to Cairo via overnight train.
Duration 9 days Destinations Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Abu Simbel Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English, Spanish River Nile Operator Egypt cruise travel From
15% Off- US$921
What people love about Nile Cruises from Cairo
- Legend of the Nile: 6-Days Tour for 5 stars Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor & Sleeper Train Round Trip From Cairo
We had an amazing experience doing this 4 day cruise, and we had a great tour guide, named Hany. He was very knowledgeable and friendly and always patient with our requests and questions. He has a lot of tips and knows which are the best places to visit, in order to fit within the tight schedule. I would definitely recommend this cruise (and Hany) to anyone interested in visiting Egypt.
We are glad we used Ramasside tours to organise our entire visit to Egypt. I had just booked Hotel and Airtickes. They took care of everything including domestic flights. Their staff picked us from airport and dropped us to airport on return. They had a dedicated spacious comfortable vehicle for us. Staff: Extremely informed, courteous, punctual and professional. We were very comfortable with them . They had very good knowledge of the places we visited and explained to us in great detail. We wish to acknowledge the great work of Mohammed - who recieved us when we landed, Nora - Who took us to Museum, Citadel, Synagogue, Giza, Saqqara and Memphis. Mehmood- who took us to the breathtaking places in Luxor.
8 Days Ultimate Luxury Cairo, Alexandria & Nile cruise
- Nile Cruise 4 days 5 stars including internal flights
Great tour, wonderful sites. Five stars out of five. it was amazing being on the Nile cruise, you feel like ancient times. Luxor & Abu Simbel were amazing.
What our customers ask about Nile Cruises from Cairo
What is the typical length of Cairo Nile tours starting in Cairo?
Cairo Nile tours typically span 6-8 days with 6-day itineraries being the most common choice. Travelers spend 2-3 days exploring Cairo's essential sites including the Pyramids and Egyptian Museum followed by a 3-4 night cruise along the Nile between Luxor and Aswan. A TourRadar traveler noted: "We spent 6 days in Egypt starting in Cairo and the combination of the cruise and cultural trips to temples and monuments was amazing giving us time to relax on the sun deck between sightseeing."
What are the main starting points for tours within Cairo?
Tours begin from three key locations in Cairo: the downtown area near the Egyptian Museum where you'll find the Four Seasons Nile Plaza the Giza district close to the pyramids featuring the Mena House Hotel and the airport zone where Le Meridien Heliopolis welcomes guests. A TourRadar traveler shared: "Our guide met us at the Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel in Giza which was perfectly located just a stone's throw from the pyramids for starting our journey."
What are the main attractions covered on Nile cruises starting in Cairo?
The route includes essential archaeological sites: Philae Temple and High Dam in Aswan Abu Simbel temples Kom Ombo Temple Edfu Temple and Luxor's significant locations. In Luxor visitors explore the Valley of the Kings Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The variety of temples was incredible - Karnak Temple was massive Abu Simbel was awe-inspiring and the Valley of the Kings gave amazing insights into ancient Egyptian burial practices."
What optional activities are available when starting tours from Cairo?
Extra activities from Cairo include evening shows at the pyramids hot air balloon flights over Luxor (costing around 120 USD) excursions to Alexandria and trips to Abu Simbel (priced at approximately 125 USD). One reviewer shared: "I took advantage of as many excursions as possible. I particularly loved the tranquility of Saqqara and the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel."
What's the best season to start a Nile tour from Cairo?
The most comfortable weather occurs from October to April with temperatures ranging from 20-25°C (68-77°F). Summer travels during June through August can be challenging with Cairo temperatures often exceeding 35°C (95°F). A TourRadar traveler mentioned: "We went end of August and it was HOT! A bit later would have been better for exploring Cairo's outdoor sites comfortably."
How are the cruise portions arranged when starting from Cairo?
Tours connect Cairo sightseeing to the cruise through domestic flights or overnight trains to Luxor or Aswan. The 3-4 night river journeys take place on upscale vessels like the Oberoi Mövenpick and Sonesta which provide well-appointed cabins and full meals. A TourRadar traveler recalled: "After two days in Cairo we flew to Aswan to board our cruise - the transition was smooth and well-organized by our tour operator."