All of our arrangements have been specially designed to incorporate a reason to travel and, for ease of choice, these have been categorised under the titles shown below.
10 nights from
£4075
Beginning with Cairo’s magnificent monuments, sailing south to rarely visited riverside settlements and sites, and concluding with a night in Luxor, this intriguing cruise is enhanced by an accompanying Egyptologist and expert local guides; and sprinkled with on board entertainment and informative talks on the country, the culture, and the places you will visit. With two days in Cairo, we concentrate on the iconic Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza, and the museum’s array of artefacts from Tutankhamun’s tomb and explore the long-awaited new Grand Egyptian Museum; and tour to the ruins of Egypt’s oldest pyramid, at Saqqara, and of its first capital, Memphis. Cruising where egrets and ibis graze in the shallows of the Nile, and passing minarets, Coptic church towers and timeless scenes of rural life, the journey takes us to 4th dynasty pyramids near Beni Suef; tombs in Tuna el-Gebel, and carved into cliffs at Beni Hassan; legends of Akhenaten and Nefertiti, in Tel el-Amarna, and of Cleopatra at Denderah; and to Abydos, the city of Osiris and site of the Seti I temple. For our finale, we moor in Luxor, wrapped around its ancient Theban temples, to see the Luxor Temple by Night, and enjoy a cocktail at the Victorian Lounge of the Old Winter Palace.
During this cruise enjoy a private cocktail reception at the Victorian Lounge in the Old Winter Palace, where Howard Carter announced the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun and a memorable visit to the illuminated Luxor Temple by Night.
The programme may be altered due to navigational factors with locks, water levels or to enhance your experience at certain sites.
Whilst the vessel carries more, sightseeing will be limited to 25 guests.
Temple & tomb visits are on foot with steps and uneven surfaces.
This charming vessel was specially designed for the ‘long cruise’ with attentive Egyptian staff and Moroccan inspired interior. A spacious restaurant offers assorted dishes over a buffet combining Egyptian and international cuisine. The elegant lounge with bar adjoins a comfortable outdoor lounge for observing the continually changing riverside scenes. The large sun deck has a plunge pool, loungers and seats with sunny and shaded areas. Small gym, jewellery and gift shop and WiFi (free/limited). Jules Verne guests receive three small bottles of water per day free of charge.
52 tastefully designed air-conditioned, outside cabins spread over three decks with private facilities, hairdryer, safe, mini-bar, tea/coffee making facilities and satellite TV.
44 twin/double cabins
(215 sq. ft.),
two Deluxe Cabins
(279 sq. ft. – Deck Two),
two Senior Suites
(430 sq. ft. – Deck Three),
two Senior Suites
(430 sq. ft. – Deck Four) and
two Panorama Suites
(366 sq. ft. – Deck Three).
All cabins have large picture windows except Lower Deck cabins which have sealed marine windows.
Discover more of Egypt’s natural beauty. Travel along the Nile and through the mountains and desert to el-Gouna (5 hrs). Relax for five nights at the 5-star Mövenpick el-Gouna and view the underwater world from a semi-submarine. Half-board included.
Extra nights are on request, please call to discuss your requirements
Sofitel Winter Palace
Rooms and prices are on request, please call our Sales Team for more information.
Arrival or departure transfer add £15
Pavillon Winter
Rooms and prices are on request, please call our Sales Team for more information.
Arrival or departure transfer add £15
Crowne Plaza West Cairo Arkan Hotel
(per night) Standard (twin/double) £120 (2025 £130)
Single supplement £100 (2025 £120)
Arrival or departure transfer £15 (2025 £18)
Air travel and taxes, all port charges, transfers, 10-night cruise, full board on cruise vessel, excursions, Egyptian Tour Manager/Egyptologist and local representatives. If our specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply.
Travel insurance, visa procurement, optional excursions, tipping, any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.
The 600-Mile Nile
Exploring Egypt’s ancient past, the ‘full Nile cruise’ crosses four thousand years of regal and rural life, revealing the tales and tombs of pharaohs, and the temples of the Gods
Pyramids & the Nile
The pyramids of Giza are the country’s most photographed monuments, the timeless Nile is its most vital asset. These two icons of Egypt come together on a tour of tombs, temples, and treasures
A Royal Steamer Restored
A wonderful week on a unique vessel, this cruise is aboard ‘the most luxurious steamship on the Nile’, the SS Misr, the former floating palace of King Farouk; sailing upstream and down again between Luxor and Aswan, to visit major sites and highlights
Secret Nile
In a full fortnight of discovery, this is the classic ‘long cruise’ from Cairo to Aswan, with a different perspective, as it sails to the lesser-known landmarks of ancient Egypt, beside the Nile, in Luxor, and on Lake Nasser; and adds an insight of local culture
The Original Nile by Royal Steamer
Aboard the royal steamer SS Misr, this fabulous cruise takes you to Egypt’s most famous and almost forgotten sites, from Cairo’s Sphinx to the ‘living museum’ of Luxor, and Aswan’s High Dam
