Egypt: Nile Cruise with Cairo Extension

Your flight touches down in Luxor where you will be met by the tour guide. From there you will be transferred to the ship. Take some time to unpack and settle into your comfortable cabin before exploring the beautiful ship. Spend the first night of your Nile cruise with Cairo extension moored in Luxor.

Prepare for some amazing sightseeing this morning as your cruise with Cairo extension sails close to the West Bank of the Nile. Visit the famous Valley of the Kings and marvel at the Colossi of Memnon before boarding the ship once more for the scenic journey to Edfu, passing the Esna Lock along the way.

This morning on your Nile cruise and Cairo tour you will get the chance to visit one of the best preserved temples in Egypt, the Temple of Edfu, which was built to honour the falcon god, Horus. After a leisurely morning, sail to Kom Ombo, home to a magnificent temple and other fascinating monuments. Continue the cruise with Cairo extension to Aswan where you will dock for the night.

Spend the day in Aswan, the city famous for its colossal dams. Pay a visit to the Aswan High Dam before continuing to the spectacular Philae Temple. This afternoon on your Nile cruise with Cairo extension you have some free time to spend as you wish – perhaps book one of the optional excursions or simply soak up the sunshine on the ship’s open air deck.

You have some free time this morning so why not take a look at the optional tours that are available? You could enhance your cruise with Cairo extension by booking an excursion to Abu Simbel where you can gaze in wonder at the two sacred temples that are cut into a sheer cliff face. In the afternoon, take a leisurely sailing trip around the Nile’s pretty islands on a traditional Egyptian sailing boat known as a felucca.

Today your cruise with Cairo extension heads back to Kom Ombo where you have the chance to explore another extraordinary temple. This temple is quite unique as it honours two gods. As a result, it is split across its axis and there are two of everything – two entrances, two courts, two halls and two sanctuaries. Later, your cruise with Cairo extension continues to Edfu and docks for the night.

The ship makes its way back to where we started, but your cruise with Cairo extension is far from over. There is still the incredible East Bank of the Nile to see. Spend the day exploring the intricate architecture of the elaborate Karnak and Luxor temples. Tonight, enjoy one last evening meal with your fellow guests on board the ship.

This morning enjoy a leisurely breakfast on board the ship. Today may be the end of your Nile cruise but Cairo is waiting to be discovered. Transfer to Luxor Airport where you will board a plane to this legendary city. Check into your luxury hotel and tuck into a delicious dinner.

Get to know this buzzing metropolis by wandering the streets, browsing the vibrant markets and tasting the array of delicious foods. Cairo boasts a spirit of modernity which contrasts with its deep, ancient history. Following on from the cruise, your Cairo extension gives you the chance to relax or enjoy more sightseeing. Choose from more incredible optional excursions such as a trip to see the world famous Pyramids or the illustrious statue of the Sphinx. A visit to Cairo’s museum is equally as fascinating as you will see the wealth of ancient Egyptian artefacts that have been unearthed over the years. A Nile cruise with Cairo extension really is a captivating journey through the ages.

On day 15, after breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for your flight home.