Nile Cruises in Egypt
Experience our luxury Nile Cruises sailing down the River Nile & passing through the famous sites in Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo & Aswan
* Luxury Floating Hotels (Nile Cruises) Sailing Across Upper Egypt
* Executive & VIP Cruise Packages in Lake Nasser Between Aswan & Abu Simble.
* Get Excited By Our Adventure Felucca Ride Holiday at Typical Egyptian Sailing Boat.
* 5 stars standard cruises also available, please contact one of our tour operators
Recommended Nile Cruises in Egypt
4 Days Cairo & Alexandria Nile Cruise in Egypt
Embark on a captivating 4-day honeymoon tour through the iconic cities of Cairo and Alexandria, combined with a delightful Nile River cruise. This carefully curated itinerary offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration, historical wonders, and romantic experiences, providing an unforgettable honeymoon experience in Egypt.
4 Days Cairo & Luxor Nile Cruise in Egypt
Embark on an unforgettable 4-day honeymoon tour through the captivating cities of Cairo and Luxor, combined with a serene Nile River cruise. This meticulously designed itinerary offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration, historical wonders, and romantic experiences, providing an unforgettable honeymoon experience in Egypt.
6 Days Cairo & Nile Cruise in Egypt
Embark on a captivating 6-day honeymoon tour through the iconic city of Cairo and a serene Nile River cruise. This thoughtfully designed itinerary combines cultural exploration, historical wonders, and romantic experiences, providing an unforgettable honeymoon adventure in Egypt.
Queen Nefertari Tomb & Pyramids’ Nile Cruise in Egypt
Embark on a captivating honeymoon tour in Egypt that combines the enchantment of Queen Nefertari’s Tomb with a memorable Nile River cruise featuring the iconic Pyramids. This carefully crafted itinerary offers a perfect blend of historical exploration, cultural immersion, and romantic experiences, providing an unforgettable journey through ancient Egypt’s wonders.
7 Days Cairo & Nile Cruise in Egypt
Embark on a captivating 7-day honeymoon tour through the vibrant city of Cairo and a scenic Nile River cruise. This thoughtfully designed itinerary combines cultural exploration, historical wonders, and romantic experiences, providing an unforgettable honeymoon adventure in Egypt.
8 Days Cairo, Alexandria & Nile Cruise in Egypt by Flight
Embark on a captivating 8-day honeymoon tour through the enchanting cities of Cairo, Alexandria, and a scenic Nile River cruise, with seamless travel by flight. This meticulously designed itinerary combines cultural exploration, luxurious accommodations, and romantic experiences, offering an unforgettable honeymoon adventure in Egypt.
Queen Nefertari Tomb & Great Pyramids Nile Cruise in Egypt
Embark on an extraordinary honeymoon tour in Egypt that combines the enchantment of Queen Nefertari’s Tomb with a breathtaking Nile River cruise featuring the iconic Great Pyramids. This carefully crafted itinerary offers a perfect blend of historical exploration, cultural immersion, and romantic experiences, providing an unforgettable journey through ancient Egypt’s wonders.
8 Days Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel Nile Cruise in Egypt
Embark on a captivating 8-day honeymoon tour through the historical cities of Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel, combined with a luxurious Nile River cruise. This meticulously designed itinerary offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration, historical wonders, and romantic experiences, providing an unforgettable honeymoon adventure in Egypt.
Embark on an extraordinary honeymoon tour in Egypt that combines the timeless wonders of the Pharaohs with a captivating Nile River cruise. This carefully crafted itinerary offers a perfect blend of historical exploration, cultural immersion, and romantic experiences, providing an unforgettable journey through ancient Egypt’s treasures.
Embark on a captivating 9-day honeymoon tour through the enchanting cities of Cairo, Alexandria, and a scenic Nile River cruise, with seamless travel by flight. This thoughtfully designed itinerary combines cultural exploration, historical wonders, and romantic experiences, offering an unforgettable honeymoon adventure in Egypt.
10 Days Cairo, & Alexandria Nile Cruise in Egypt
Embark on a captivating 10-day honeymoon tour through the vibrant cities of Cairo and Alexandria, combined with a serene Nile River cruise. This meticulously designed itinerary offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration, historical wonders, and romantic experiences, providing an unforgettable honeymoon adventure in Egypt.
Pharaohs Adventure 10 Days Nile Cruise in Egypt
Embark on an exhilarating 10-day honeymoon tour through the timeless wonders of Egypt, immersing yourselves in the allure of the ancient Pharaohs. This meticulously crafted itinerary combines a captivating Nile River cruise with cultural exploration and romantic experiences, offering an unforgettable honeymoon adventure in Egypt.
12 Days Cairo, Alexandria & Nile Cruise in Egypt
Embark on a captivating 12-day honeymoon tour through the enchanting cities of Cairo, Alexandria, and a picturesque Nile River cruise. This thoughtfully designed itinerary combines cultural exploration, historical wonders, and romantic experiences, offering an unforgettable honeymoon adventure in Egypt.
12 Days Classic Nile Cruise in Egypt
Embark on a mesmerizing 12-day honeymoon tour through the timeless wonders of Egypt, featuring a classic Nile River cruise. This meticulously crafted itinerary combines cultural exploration, historical wonders, and romantic experiences, offering an unforgettable honeymoon adventure in Egypt.
14 Days Cairo, Alexandria & Nile Cruise in Egypt
Embark on a captivating 14-day honeymoon tour through the enchanting cities of Cairo, Alexandria, and a picturesque Nile River cruise. This meticulously designed itinerary combines cultural exploration, historical wonders, and romantic experiences, offering an unforgettable honeymoon adventure in Egypt.
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We are here at Ramses tours Nile cruises department to help you choosing the right Nile cruise between hundreds of Nile cruises, we offer variety of Nile cruises; luxury Nile cruise, deluxe Nile cruise, standard Nile cruise, many itineraries from 3 nights Nile cruise between Aswan to Luxor to 4 nights or 7 nights between from Luxor to Luxor, also lake Nasser cruises, steam Nile cruises are available and the traditional felucca cruise and many other Nile cruises options
We recommend top quality Nile cruises like Oberoi, Sonesta Nile cruises, price of all mentioned Nile cruises will be including full board Nile cruises with sightseeing tours so you just relax and enjoy your Nile cruise holiday.
Embark on a romantic 14-day honeymoon tour through the captivating cities of Cairo, Alexandria, and a picturesque Nile River cruise. This meticulously designed itinerary combines cultural exploration, luxurious accommodations, and intimate experiences, creating an unforgettable journey through the heart of Egypt.
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Egypt Nile Cruises 5 stars standard
Visit real Egypt between Luxor and Aswan onboard of your Egyptian Nile cruise , enjoy Egyptian attractions while relaxing in your luxury Nile cruise, Its really the cruise holiday of your life time you can find with us all categories from 5 star Nile cruises to superior deluxe Nile cruise
Nile cruise are the best way to tour Upper Egypt
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MS Grand Princess 5 stars standard
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M/S Liberty 5 stars Nile Cruise
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MS Alexia Monte Carlo Cruise 5 stars standard
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MS Zen Mojito Nile Cruise 5 stars standard
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Iberotel Crown Empress Nile Cruise 5 stars standard
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MS Nile Dolphin Nile Cruise 5 stars standard
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MS Beau Soleil Nile Cruise 5 stars standard
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MY Mirage I Nile Cruise 5 stars standard
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MS Zen Monaco Nile Cruise 5 stars standard
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Luxury Nile Cruises
Luxury Nile Cruises in Egypt is a real joy, you will enjoy top standard and service in our luxury Nile cruises, Enjoy Luxor & Aswan attractions in a comfort luxury Nile Cruise, When you book Luxury Nile cruise with Ramses tours be sure that you will have the tour of your life time in one of our Luxury Nile cruises.
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Oberoi Shehrayar Nile Cruise 5star luxury
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Sonesta Star Goddess Nile Cruise 5 stars luxury
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MS Amarco I Nile cruise 5 stars luxury
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Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise luxury 5 stars
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MS Farah Nile Cruise luxury 5 stars
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Mayfair Nile Cruise 5 stars luxury
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Jaz Jubilee Nile Cruise 5 stars luxury
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Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise 5 stars luxury
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Movenpick MS Royal Lotus Nile Cruise 5 stars luxury
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Deluxe Nile Cruises
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MS Crown Jewel Nile Cruise 5 stars deluxe
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MS Sabena Al Jamila Nile Cruise 5 stars deluxe
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MS Jaz Minerva Nile Cruise 5 stars deluxe
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Moevenpick MS Royal Lily Nile Cruise stars deluxe
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Swiss Inn Radamis I Nile Cruise 5 star deluxe
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Swiss Inn Radamis II Nile Cruise 5 star deluxe
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MS Domina Prestige Emilio Nile Cruise 5 stars deluxe
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MS Viking Princess Nile Cruise 5 stars deluxe
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MS Sabena Al Kahila Nile Cruise 5 stars deluxe
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MS Royal Viking Nile Cruise 5 stars deluxe
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MS TuYa Nile cruise 5 stars deluxe
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MS Ti Yi Nile Cruise 5 stars deluxe
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MS Iberotel Crown Emperor Nile Cruise 5 stars deluxe
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Sonesta Nile Goddess Nile Cruise 5 stars deluxe
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MS Nile Premium Nile Cruise 5 stars deluxe
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Egypt luxury Dahabiya Cruises
Dahabiya Cruises in Egypt is the best way to see Upper Egypt in luxurious small as kings and queens of middle ages. Our Dahabiya Cruises accommodates 16 persons so you can stay comfortable , not very crowded cruise will enjoy Egypt attractions, great temples & river Nile onboard the luxurious Dahabyia.
Deluxe Dahabiya Nile Cruise Rihana
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Deluxe Dahabiya MS Amoura Cruise
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Deluxe Dahabiya MS Judi Cruise
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Deluxe Dahabiya MS Donia Cruise
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Deluxe Dahabiya Princess Grace Cruise
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Deluxe Dahabiya Agatha Christie Cruise
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Deluxe Dahabiya Creative Om Kolthom Cruise
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Luxury Dahabiya The Dahabiyyat Cruise
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Deluxe Dahabiya Dalida Cruise
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Deluxe Dahabiya MS Albatros Cruise
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Deluxe Dahabiya Jaz Yakouta Cruise
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Luxury Sonesta Amirat Dahabeya Cruise
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Nile Steam Cruises
Enjoy our Egyptian Nile Steam cruises, enjoy sailing on history with the traditional stream ships its really fun Nile cruise, our Nile stream ships will be unique experience that you can just enjoy in Egypt that traditional historical you can say Nile steamer ship of your life time.
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Nile cruises itineraries:
4 Days Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor:
Day 1: 1st day of your Nile cruise holiday Ramses tours tour leader will pick you up form airport or train station , transfer you to check in your cruise, Visit the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple then return to your cruise to get your Lunch on board. Enjoy cruise activities, dinner and Overnight.
Day 2: 2nd day of your Nile cruise program Sail to Kom-Ombo to Visit Kom-Ombo, Then sail to Edfu, Lunch then our Ramses tour guide will accompany you to visit Horus Edfu Temple, Dinner and overnight.
Day 3: start with your Breakfast today you will Visit the top attractions of Luxor with our Ramses Egyptologist guide Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Great Colossi of Memnon then Lunch, visit Karnak and Luxor Temple and enjoy activities on board of your cruise dinner and overnight.
Day 4: last day of your Nile cruise holiday with Ramses tours start with your Breakfast, check out our tour manager will be waiting you to accompany you to train station or airport.
5 Days Nile cruise Luxor to Aswan:
Day 1: Nile Cruise
Arrival Luxor our tour manager will help you to Check in your 5 star Nile Cruise. Lunch on board. Then start your tour with Temple of Karnak & the Temple of Luxor. Dinner and enjoy your Nile cruise activities. Overnight in your luxury Nile cruise.
Day 2: Luxor- Nile Cruise
Start with your breakfast. Your guide will be waiting you to start your tour today to visit valley the Kings, Memnon Colossi and The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari. Lunch, Sail to Edfu. Dinner, enjoy your Nile cruise activities and Overnight.
Day 3: Edfu Nile Cruise
Today you will Visit Temple of Horus in Edfu, Sail to Kom Ombo temples, Visit Kom Ombo Temple dedicated to two Gods Sobek & Horus. Dinner, enjoy your Nile cruise activities and overnight.
Day 4: Aswan- Nile Cruise
Breakfast, arrival Aswan you will Visit today the High Dam, Temple of Philae Lunch on board. Then sail on the Nile by felucca around Kitchener?s Island and Agha Khan Mausoleum.
Dinner, enjoy your Nile cruise activities and Overnight.
Day 5: Aswan last day in your Nile cruise
Last day of your Nile cruise holiday with Ramses tours start with your Breakfast, check out our tour manager will be waiting you to accompany you to train station or airport
08 Days Nile cruise Luxor to Luxor:
Day 1: Nile Cruise
Arrival Luxor our Ramses tour manager will help you to Check in your 5 star Nile Cruise. Lunch on board. Then start your tour with Temple of Karnak & the Temple of Luxor. Dinner and enjoy your Nile cruise activities. Overnight in your luxury Nile cruise.
Day 2: Nile cruise Luxor
Breakfast in your Nile cruise then tour to visit Valley of the Kings and Queens, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir EL Bahari and the Colossi Memnon, and then return to your Nile cruise in Luxor. Sailing to Edfu via Esna Lock dinner, enjoy your Nile cruise activities and overnight stay on board the Nile cruise vessel.
Day 3: Nile cruise Edfu
Breakfast in your Nile cruise then visit Horus Temple at Edfu then return to the cruise to sail to Kom Ombo, lunch then sailing to Aswan with dinner, activities and overnight on board the Nile cruise ship.
Day 4: Nile cruise Aswan
Breakfast on your Nile cruise then tour Aswan and visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries and the Temple of Philae with Felucca sail on the Nile to Kitchener Island and Elephantine Island in Aswan then you transfer to your Nile cruise boat in Aswan for embarkation with lunch, afternoon tea and overnight onboard the cruise ship.
Day 5: Aswan Nile cruise
5th day of your Nile cruise holiday check out after breakfast with free time at leisure in Aswan or optional excursion to Abu Simbel and overnight on board the Nile cruise ship.
Day 6: Kom Ombo Nile cruise
Breakfast on your Nile cruise ship and sail to Kom Ombo with lunch on board the Nile cruise boat. Visit the Temple shared by the two Gods Sobek and Haroeris at Kom Ombo and then continue sailing to Esna with dinner, activities and overnight on your Nile cruise ship.
Day 7: Luxor Nile cruise
Arrival Luxor then start with breakfast visit Karnak & Luxor great temples, lunch, dinner on board of your Nile cruise and overnight.
Day 8: Luxor last day in your Nile cruise
Last day of your Nile cruise holiday with Ramses tours start with your Breakfast, check out our tour manager will be waiting you to accompany you to train station or airport
Nile cruises lake Nasser
Egypt Lake Nasser Cruises: we have also many Nile cruises in our great lake of Nasser, it?s the best way to see the beauty of the river Nile in the area of Nubia , its attractions on both banks of the Nile an you can book 5 stars cruises, luxury & deluxe Nile cruise
Lake Nasser Itineraries
4 Days – Abu Simbel / Aswan Every Friday 5 days programs are also available upon request
Day 1:
1st day of your lake Nasser cruise arrival at Abu Simbel airport or arrival by bus or car our Ramses tours guide will transfer you to your Nile cruise, check in start with Visits to great temples of Abu Simbel which built by the greatest pharaoh Ramses the second at evening optional Sound & light show by Abu Simbel Dinner, enjoy activities in your cruise and overnight..
Day 2:
2nd day of your lake Nasser cruise you will Sail to Kasr Ibrim . Start with breakfast then visit Kasr Ibrim outside visit, Lunch then your cruise will sail to Amada to Visit Amada then our lake Nasser cruise will Sail to Wadi el Sebou to enjoy sound and Light show of Wadi el Sobou. Dinner, overnight in your cruise
Day 3:
3rd day of your lake Nasser cruise Visit the great Wadi el Sebou & Dakka , yoru cruise will sail now to pretty city of Aswan . Enjoy activities on your cruise then Dinner, Nubian show & Overnight.
Day 4:
4th day and last day of your lake Nasser cruise breakfast then check out then Visit Kalabsha and Beit el Wali then transfer to Aswan train station or wherever you will go.
5 stars standard MS Nubian Sea Lake Nasser Cruise
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Luxury 5 stars MS African Dreams Lake Nasser Cruise
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Deluxe 5 stars MS Movenpick Prince Abbas Lake Nasser Cruise
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Deluxe 5 stars Lake Nasser Cruise MS Eugenie
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Deluxe 5 stars MS Jaz Omar El Khayam Lake Nasser cruise
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Deluxe 5 stars MS Kasr Ibrim Lake Nasser Cruise
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Felucca Sailing on the Nile
Felucca sailing on the Nile: A real adventure experience like old times when Julius Cesare visited Egypt AND many famous ancient personage enjoyed Egypt with felucca sailing on the Nile, it takes you to old time?s atmosphere. Ramses tours highly recommend Felucca tour when you are in Upper Egypt.
Nile Felucca itinerary one
2 Days Aswan
Day 01: Aswan -Felucca
1st day of your felucca tour Start with visits to High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk then check in your felucca in Aswan. You will enjoy Sailing around Aswan islands and temples, relax by Kitchener’s botanical. Enjoy relaxing, lunch and sleeping on your Felucca, dinner and overnight on your felucca
Day 02: Felucca – Aswan
Second day of your felucca tour with us, start with Breakfast, enjoy sailing then check out from your felucca and return to Aswan.
Price
Per person $ 110 USD
Nile Felucca itinerary two
3 Days Aswan and Kom Ombo by Felucca Boat
Day 01: Aswan -Felucca
1st day of your felucca tour Start with visits to High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk then check in your felucca in Aswan. You will enjoy Sailing around Aswan islands and temples, relax by Kitchener’s botanical. Enjoy relaxing, lunch and sleeping on your Felucca, dinner and overnight on your felucca
Day 2: Nile Felucca
Second day of your felucca tour with us, start with Breakfast Sailing down in the Nile , you can swim too. dinner and enjoy the Nubian Party and other activities, overnight in your felucca near to one of river Nile islands.
Day 3: Felucca Aswan
3rd day of your felucca tour with Ramses tours start with breakfast, arrival at Kom Ombo, visit the Temple of Sobek, relax ,enjoy the beauty of the river Nile there Then transfer from Kom Ombo back to Aswan and check out
Prices
Per person $ 170 USD
Nile Felucca itinerary three
4 days Aswan, Kom Ombo & Edfu
Day 01: Aswan -Felucca
1st day of your felucca tour Start with visits to High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk then check in your felucca in Aswan. You will enjoy Sailing around Aswan islands and temples, relax by Kitchener’s botanical. Enjoy relaxing, lunch and sleeping on your Felucca, dinner and overnight on your felucca
Day 2: Nile Felucca
Second day of your felucca tour with us, start with Breakfast Sailing down in the Nile , you can swim too. dinner and enjoy the Nubian Party and other activities, overnight in your felucca near to one of river Nile islands.
Day 3: Felucca Aswan
3rd day of your felucca tour with Ramses tours start with breakfast, arrival at Kom Ombo, visit the Temple of Sobek, relax ,enjoy the beauty of the river Nile there Then transfer from Kom Ombo back to Aswan and overnight.
Day 04: Felucca / Transfer to Luxor
4th day arrival Edfu check out from your felucca boat after healthy breakfast, visit the Horus Temple in Edfuthen transfer to Luxor.
This Tours costs per person $ 220 USD
Price inclusions:
- – Mentioned Sightseeing tours with entrance fees
- – English tour guide during your trip
- – Entrance fees
- – all transfers
- – Accommodation in felucca full board
- – soft drinks and water
Price exclusions:
- – tipping
More information:
No toilets available on your felucca. You can use the toilets near felucca stops.
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- Always wear comfortable shoes.
- Buy a local SIM card.
- Carry some of the currency of Egypt is the Egyptian pound.
- Learn some Arabic words like Shokran, Mn Fadlak.
- Try the famous Egyptian food like Ful & Ta’meya.
- Stay Hydrated at all times especially during the summer in Egypt.
- Friday and Saturday are the official holidays in Egypt.
- The metro is one of the fastest ways to travel within Cairo.
- Keep a tour Guide by your side to fully enjoy your time in Egypt.
- Explore the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx.
- Shop at Khan El Khalili Bazaar enchanting markets in old Cairo.
- Behold the holy Islamic & Coptic attractions in Old Cairo.
- Feel the grandeur of Luxor within its majestic temples & tombs.
- Rediscover the captivating wonders of the Egyptian Museum.
- Witness the great Philae and Abu Simbel temples in Aswan.
- Board a soulful Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan or vice versa.
- Discover the Natural Allure of Egyptian oases like Siwa or Bahariya.
- Swim, Dive, and snorkel in Hurghada or cities situated on the Red Sea.
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Nile Cruises in Egypt FAQs
- What is a Nile cruise in Egypt? A Nile cruise in Egypt is a popular way to explore the country’s historical and cultural treasures along the Nile River. These cruises offer a unique travel experience, combining sightseeing, relaxation, and comfort.
- What are the main attractions visited during a Nile cruise? Nile cruises typically visit iconic attractions such as Luxor, Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, and the temples of Abu Simbel. Passengers can disembark to explore these sites with guided tours.
- When is the best time to go on a Nile cruise in Egypt? The best time for a Nile cruise is during the cooler months, from October to April, to avoid the extreme summer heat. The weather is more comfortable for outdoor activities and sightseeing.
- How long do Nile cruises typically last? Nile cruises can vary in duration, with options ranging from 3 to 7 nights or more. The most common cruises are 7 nights, allowing travelers to explore a wide range of historical sites.
- What types of vessels are used for Nile cruises? Nile cruise ships vary in size and level of luxury. They can range from smaller traditional feluccas to larger, modern cruise ships with various amenities like swimming pools, restaurants, and entertainment.
- Are Nile cruises suitable for families with children? Nile cruises can be suitable for families, but it’s essential to check with the cruise operator regarding their policies on child-friendly facilities and activities.
- What is included in the cost of a Nile cruise? The cost of a Nile cruise typically includes accommodations, meals (often on a full-board basis), guided tours to historical sites, and entertainment onboard. International flights are usually not included.
- Is it possible to book a private Nile cruise? Private Nile cruises are available and can be tailored to your group’s preferences. This option offers more privacy and customization for your trip.
- Is it safe to go on a Nile cruise in Egypt? Nile cruises are generally considered safe for tourists. However, it’s essential to stay informed about travel advisories and follow the guidance of your tour operator regarding safety measures.
- What should I pack for a Nile cruise? Pack comfortable clothing suitable for the season, including lightweight and breathable fabrics. Sun protection items like sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses are essential, as is comfortable footwear for shore excursions.
- Can I swim in the Nile River during the cruise? While it is possible to swim in the Nile River, it’s advisable to do so only in designated and safe areas. Many cruise ships also have onboard swimming pools for passengers to enjoy.
- Is there Wi-Fi available on Nile cruise ships? Wi-Fi availability can vary depending on the cruise ship and its amenities. Some ships offer Wi-Fi in common areas, while others provide it in cabins. However, internet connections on the Nile may not be as fast or reliable as in urban areas.
- How do I book a Nile cruise in Egypt? You can book a Nile cruise through travel agencies, tour operators, or online booking platforms. Research and compare options to find the cruise that best suits your preferences and budget.
- What currency is commonly used on Nile cruises? Egyptian pounds (EGP) are commonly used on Nile cruises for onboard expenses. However, U.S. dollars and major credit cards are also widely accepted. It’s a good idea to carry a mix of currency and cards.
- Are tips expected on Nile cruises? Tipping is a common practice on Nile cruises. It’s customary to tip the cruise staff and tour guides at the end of your trip. Check with the cruise operator for specific guidelines on tipping.