The Nile cruise in Egypt

The Nile cruise in Egypt touring, itineraries, prices and booking

The Nile cruise is the most stunning way to tour Egypt. In fact, the Nile river cruise is a floating hotel. Egypt Nile cruises sail on the Nile river between Luxor and Aswan. A few Nile cruises sail from Cairo to Aswan and versa. In fact, the touring Egypt through a Nile cruise is the most unique way to spend your holiday. You will indeed enjoy visiting the ancients Egyptian monuments in a special way. The Nile river cruise sail on the Nile river and stops at the major sites for visiting. In fact, the embarkation on the cruise either in Luxor, Aswan or Cairo.

The length of the Nile river cruise tour:

In fact, all Egypt Nile cruises have fixed Nile river cruise tours. The tours of the Nile river cruise are either 3, 4 or 7 nights. A few Nile cruises in Egypt do also 14 nights Nile river cruise tour.

The embarkation on the Nile cruise.

In fact, the embarkation on any of Nile river cruises is either in Luxor or Aswan. There daily flights from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan as well. Moreover, Egypt Air also runs domestic flight from Hurghada to Luxor on fixed days of the week. Please to contact us to know the schedule. All Nile cruises have fixed days of sailing. In fact, most of Nile cruises which start from Luxor, offer 4 nights. Moreover, they embark each Saturday, Monday and Thursday. In fact, these cruises come back from Aswan for 3 night tour each Wednesday, Friday and Monday. They do in sequence.

The accommodation on the Nile cruise.

In fact, the accommodation on the Nile river cruise is always based on full board. The breakfast, lunch and dinner meals always offered in an open buffet style. Some Nile cruises offer sometimes a set menu system. In fact, the prices always include all meals and drinks which offer in the buffet. You should pay in case you would like for extra drinks.

The facilities of the Nile river cruise.

In fact, the Nile river cruise facilities are the same like the hotels. Most of Nile cruises have sun deck, swimming pool, Spa facilities. They also feature of course restaurant, bar, lounges and reception desk. The cruise consists of 4 or 5 decks. The cabins and suites distributed on the decks except the sun deck. The cabins are either twin, double, triple or single. In fact, there is no quarter cabins on any Nile river cruise except one or two maximum of them. The Nile river cruise also features suites which can accommodate 2 or 3 person. Most of Nile cruises in Egypt have Wi-Fi for free in public areas. Some of them, the internet is against charge.

Moreover, most of Egypt Nile cruises feature international telephone and fax against charge. In fact, a few Nile cruises in Egypt also feature casino such as Sonesta Moon Goddess. Moreover, most of Egypt Nile cruises feature fitness rooms, gym facilities and Jacuzzi. Furthermore, most of the Nile cruises feature beauty salon, hair dresser and doctor on call.

The cabins facilities of the Nile river cruise

In fact, most of Egypt Nile cruises cabins feature air conditioning with individual control. The cabins also feature private bathroom with private shower and bathtub. Moreover, they also feature mini fridge or mini bar and music system. They also feature TV with satellite channels. The cabins also feature coffee and tea making facilities. All cabins and suites have telephone line which connected to the reception desk. Moreover, the room service is available in most of Egypt Nile cruises. In fact, the luxurious Nile cruises feature jacuzzi in the suites.

The entertainments on the Nile river cruise

In fact, most of Nile river ships in Egypt feature entertainment programs. The programs include folkloric show, belly dance show and Galabeya party. Moreover, some Nile cruises have their own programs of the entertainments. In fact, it depends on the cruise category.

The tour itinerary on Nile river cruise from Luxor

In fact, the tour starts be the embarkation on the Nile river cruise board before the lunch. And then, there will be sightseeing to visit Karnak and Luxor temples. You will be back to the cruise for dinner and overnight. In this day, you will have a chance to get an optional tour of Sound & Light Show. In fact, the show held in fixed time at Karnak temple. On the second day, you will visit the valley of Queens, Valley of Kings and colossi of Memnon. And then, you will be back for lunch and cruise activities. In fact, in this day, you can have optional tour of Hot Air Balloon Ride. The cruise sails on this day to Edfu. In fact, the dinner and overnight will be also on the cruise board. On the third day, you will visit Edfu temple which called Horus temple.

And then, you will be back to The cruise for taking the lunch while sailing to Kom Ombo. Once the cruise reaches Kom Ombo, it will stop to visit Kom Ombo temple. And then you will be back to th cruise from dinner and overnight while sailing to Aswan. On the fourth day, the cruise will dock in Aswan and you will visit Aswan High dam. Moreover, you will also visit the Unfinished obelisk. And then, you will be back to the cruise for taking the lunch. PM, you will sail by sailing boat to visit Elephantine Island and Philae temple. And then, you will be back to the cruise for the dinner and overnight. On the fifth day, you will disembark after the breakfast. In fact, in this day, you will have a great chance to visit Abu Simbel temples as an optional tour.

The payment & Shopping on the Nile river cruise

In fact, you can pay your extra while you are on the cruise board by many ways. You can pay in cash or the major credit cards like visa, Master Card and American Express. You can also pay in cash in USD, Euro and most of major currencies. Moreover, most of Egypt Nile cruises feature bazaars and shops for souvenirs

The categories and classification of the Nile river cruise

In fact, the Egyptian Nile cruises categorized in 3, 4 and 5 stars same like hotels. Yet, this classification doesn’t reflect the real category. That is why we have our own classification for the Nile river cruise. In fact, our classification goes in sequences from top to the bottom as follows. The luxurious come on the top. And then, deluxe Nile river cruise, Superior Nile river cruise and Standard Nile river cruise. The four stars and 3 stars Nile cruises not recommended to use at all.

The best time for touring the Nile river cruise:

The best time for touring the Nile river cruise starts from the beginning of October till the end of April.

The list of the Nile cruises in Egypt, prices and online booking: