22 Oct 2019

Nile Cruises, Egypt

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, Egypt, Egypt Guides | 0

Guide to Nile Cruises

A Nile cruise is a great way to travel from Luxor to Aswan or vice versa giving time to relax and also take in the temples along the way.

Cruises are available for 3, 4 and 7 nights.

There are also a couple of boats that leave from Cairo and you can also sail on Lake Nasser from Aswan which is the best way to visit Abu Simbel and to see less visited sights on the way.

For the standard cruise you can choose from budget boats up to pure luxury on the Oberoi boats.

For a more personal and classic experience choose a Dahabiya.

Cruise Options

Cairo to Aswan - Movenpick MS Darakum - from 11 to 15 days.

Lake Nasser - 4 or 5 days

SAI Dahabiya Lake Cruise

Prince Abbas Cruise

Nubian Sea Cruise

Omar El Khayam Cruise

Luxury boats for cruises between Luxor and Aswan

Oberoi Philae

Oberoi Zahra

Sanctuary Nile Adventurer

Sanctuary Sun Boat III

Sanctuary Sun Boat IV

Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau

Steam Ship Sudan - if you want to do a Death on the Nile style cruise!

The Sonesta boats may be worth a look, some have private balconies.

Sightseeing included with the Oberoi Philae after Luxor

Edfu - Ptolemaic Temple of Horus, the Falcon God

Temple of Komombo

Philae Temple

High Dam

Nubian Museum

On the 7 night cruise The Temple of Dendara and a felucca ride to the Botanical Gardens are added.

large and well fitted luggage storage and wardrobes at the four seasons first residence with well stocked mini bar and tea and coffee making facilities — Plenty of room for Mr Bump and his friends!

Lovely power shower for removing Cairo's dust and grime

toilet and bidet facilities at the four seasons first residence — Well, what can I say - the toilet and bidet

small balcony overlooking Giza Zoo, the city and pyramids beyond — small, unfurnished balcony with great views (the inset pyramids are courtesy of a very powerful zoom!)

Stunning setting for breakfast and afternoon tea- plus you can smoke INDOORS!

near perfect eggs benedict with smoked salmon at the four seasons first residence, cairo, beautiful dining area with amazing stained glass windows — When it comes to our favourite - eggs benedict with smoked salmon, the First Residence rated highly!

Shops leading to the entrance of the grand bazaar, cairo — Nearby Grand Bazaar

Tips

Check prices direct with the cruise company and compare with the agent price

Check if the boat will sail if there are few bookings, Oberoi will always sail even if just two guests

Four Seasons First Residence Hotel, Cairo

I have no hesitation in recommending the First Residence Cairo. A perfect an luxurious escape from the grime and madness that is the amazing city of Cairo. Click the logo to visit their website

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Hi! Welcome to my life... travel is a lifelong hobby, bucket lists get longer... that's the whole joy of them! Originally from the UK I have now lived in Phuket, Thailand since 2008 and run a dream holiday rental agency on the island. In my free time I travel and thought it about time to share experiences, tips, do and dont's along with cherished memories and beautiful photographs - I hope you enjoy taking a digital trip alongside me and that you will emerge the other side with some new destinations in mind...