River Cruises to Egypt
Home of the pyramids, pharaohs, and a history of biblical proportions, Egypt is a country as rich in culture and heritage as it is mysterious and alluring. Our action-packed cruises in Egypt are a true feast for the senses. Travellers have been enthralled by Egypt for centuries and our Nile river cruises will show you why. All you have to do is decide which Nile cruise to choose.
Where does a Nile go?
Each of our Nile river cruises offers you a different itinerary. Whichever you choose, you’ll be enthralled by all that Egypt has to offer. Many of our cruises in Egypt travel to Luxor, Edfu, Cairo, Kom Ombo and Aswan, allowing you explore the spellbinding sites of the colossal pyramids, the Sphinx at Giza, the hieroglyph-lined Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings tombs in Luxor.
What excursions are there during a Nile cruises?
The 600-Mile Nile cruise affords passengers 12 nights aboard the Mövenpick MS Darakum and offers a comprehensive tour of Egypt and its ancient history, including less-visited sites such as Amarna. Similarly, our Original Nile Cruise lets passengers discover the treasures of Tutankhamun, as well as explore the labyrinth streets of Old Cairo. Other Nile river cruises, such as the Treasures of the Nile, combine temples and tombs, with cocktails at sunset.
Whichever one of our cruises in Egypt you choose, we guarantee you’ll be enraptured by your surroundings.
What accommodation can I expect on a Nile?
Whichever Nile cruise you choose, you will experience life on board a truly luxurious vessel, designed to navigate the Nile’s waters as well as offer passengers the best vistas.
The Mövenpick MS Darakum has a Moroccan-inspired interior, with elegant touches, allowing you to relax and unwind in true opulence in one of its 52 cabins. The SS Misr, ‘the most luxurious steamship on the Nile’ on the other hand, is a much smaller vessel with only 24 private cabins. Expertly designed with modern comforts throughout, the SS Misr was originally constructed by the Royal Navy in 1918.
On our Pyramids and the Nile cruise you’ll get to experience life aboard the deluxe 5-star vessel - Mövenpick MS Hamees; the 70 air-conditioned cabins offer the perfect place to relax after a hard day’s exploring.
What facilities are there on a Nile cruise vessel?
All our Nile cruise vessels have been handpicked to ensure you enjoy only the finest experience as you explore Egypt. From spacious public rooms to modern and comfortable private cabins, each vessel offers international cuisine with exceptional onboard service. Sun decks offer unparalleled views of the surrounding landscapes, while plunge pools offer the perfect escape from the African heat.
How do I book a place on a Nile cruise with Jules Verne?
Booking your place on one of our exclusive Nile river cruises is easy. Simply fill out the booking form online and a personal travel expert will contact you to confirm your place.
EgyptClassic Week on the Nile
Sailing in style on a spacious river cruiser, this is a journey of ancient discovery and exceptional experiences. Focused on the stretch of the Nile from Luxor to Aswan, the tour teams legendary temples with a leisurely tempo and excellent value
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
Lake Nasser & the Nile
This very special tour of ancient Egypt starts with a stay in Cairo, in the shadow of the pyramids, takes to the river for Nile-side temples and tombs of the pharaohs in Luxor, and cruises Lake Nasser to barely known and rarely visited 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
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Treasures of the Nile
A fabulous ‘return to Egypt’ for those who have seen its most famous sites, this cruise focuses on the less-visited length of the Nile, between Cairo and Luxor, travelling through tranquil scenery to unsung tombs, temples, and towns, off the tourist track
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
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