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Egypt with Nile Cruise

9 days from Cairo to Cairo
That calendar you live by—the one with 365 days divided into 12 months—you can thank the ancient Egyptians for the handy invention that helps you manage your time. In this 9-day vacation, you’ll marvel at many other amazing accomplishments of this remarkable civilization. The daunting Great Pyramids, the enigmatic Sphinx and the extraordinary temples of Luxor and Karnak are well worth the journey as are the sparkling treasures inside Cairo’s Egyptian Museum, including the fascinating burial items from the opulent tomb of “King Tut.” As you sail down the legendary Nile from Luxor to Aswan on this enthralling tour of Egypt, you’ll also stand in awe at the Kom Ombo Temple, barter for goods at the bustling bazaars, and sway to the rhythmic drums on a relaxing felucca ride down the Nile.
All This. Included
We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect tour—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi, flights from Cairo to Luxor, and Aswan to Cairo plus a ride on a felucca boat. And that's not all! Your tour includes a 4-night cruise experience aboard the Movenpick MS Royal Lily - featuring a lounge, bars, sun decks, pool, restaurant, and gift-shop. Stop at some fascinating ports of call as you sail down the River Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Enhance your free time with your GlobusGO mobile app!
Tour details
Tour Provider Globus
Price From
$3,361
Number of Days
9
Start Location
Cairo, Egypt
End Location
Cairo, Egypt
Age Range
Avg. 40+
Group Size
20 to 44
Tour Style
Comfort
Tour Themes
No specific theme
Physical Rating
Easy to Moderate
Itinerary Open all
ARRIVE IN CAIRO, EGYPT
Welcome to Cairo!
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

CAIRO. EXCURSION TO GIZA
Secrets of the Sphinx
CAIRO Guided sightseeing includes a visit to the Egyptian Museum.
GIZA See the Sphinx and the Great Pyramids. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORY & MYSTERY Get up close and personal with The Pyramids of Giza - one of the World’s Seven Wonders. Ponder the enigmatic secrets of the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Marvel at the massive monument of Cheops, the most colossal pyramid ever built, with an original height of 496 feet.


CAIRO–LUXOR (EMBARKATION)
River Mysteries Revealed
CAIRO Fly to Luxor.
LUXOR Embark on your Nile River cruise ship with lunch on board. This afternoon, guided sightseeing includes the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
(B,L,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ANCIENT CITIES See the stunning monuments of Luxor and Karnak, ancient cities whose combined populations once topped one million. Walk among the pillars of the colossal Temple of Amun Ra and along the Avenue of the Sphinxes for an experience you will treasure for a lifetime.



CRUISING: LUXOR–ESNA–EDFU
Kings, Queens & Captain’s Cocktails
LUXOR Time to wander around at your own pace or perhaps take an optional excursion on the West Bank of the Nile. Enjoy a Captain’s welcome cocktail party.
Sail to Edfu. (B,L,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOTS Venture in “World’s greatest open-air Museum” where most of the ruins and artefacts at the site have been preserved and they are as still in their original forms.


CRUISING: EDFU–KOM OMBO–ASWAN
Egyptian Gods & Gowns
EDFU Visit the Temple of Horus, then enjoy lunch on board while sailing.
KOM OMBO Guided walking tour includes the temple dedicated to the crocodile and falcon gods. Free time to browse. Enjoy a Galabeya (traditional Egyptian gown) party on board this evening. (B,L,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDS & LORE Explore captivating Kom Ombo with a walking tour of its bluff-top twin temples. Gaze at the spellbinding temples dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek-Ra and the falcon god Horus.


CRUISING: ASWAN
Landscapes & Legends of the Nile
ASWAN Discover the land of gold that has kept the treasures of the pharaohs for centuries. [LF] Sail on a felucca (traditional wooden sailing boat) around Kitchener’s Island and the Mausoleum of Aga Khan. Take part in a Nubian Folklore presentation on board this evening. (B,L,D)

LOCAL FAVORITE
EPIC RIDE Sail from Aswan on a felucca a traditional Egyptian wooden boat with a canvas sail. Capture the wind to move effortlessly around the botanical sanctuary of Kitchener’s Island and the Mausoleum of Aga Khan – the stately and austere dome-topped rose limestone monument and Carrara-marble tomb of the 20th-century religious and political leader.


DISEMBARKATION. ASWAN
At Leisure in Aswan
ASWAN Disembarkation. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)

ENHANCES FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE with an excursion to the High Dam, the Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk. Learn how in the early 1970s, after the inauguration of the Aswan High Dam, raging floods risked the submersion of Philae. The rescue of these Nubian monuments is thanks to the joint effort between the Egyptian government and UNESCO, who then moved the sanctuary to higher ground. How did they do it? They dismantled the structures into 40,000 blocks and transferred them brick by brick to their new home.

ASWAN–CAIRO
Capital Ideas in Cairo
ASWAN Fly to Cairo.
CAIRO Enjoy free time this afternoon, followed by a farewell dinner at your hotel this evening. (B,D)

ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in the “the city of a thousand minarets” with its skyline filled with many mosques, castles, and churches in this bustling and historic metropolis.


CAIRO
Safe travels until we meet again!
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Inclusions
  • Full buffet breakfast daily, 4 Lunches, 6 Dinners
Departure dates
All pp pricing is based on twin share occupancy. Single supplements will apply
Start End Availability Price NZD
16 Aug 2025 24 Aug 2025 Available $3,361
06 Sep 2025 14 Sep 2025 Available $4,121
20 Sep 2025 28 Sep 2025 Available $4,371
18 Oct 2025 26 Oct 2025 Available $4,751
25 Oct 2025 02 Nov 2025 Available $4,251
03 Jan 2026 11 Jan 2026 Available $4,168
10 Jan 2026 18 Jan 2026 Available $4,168
17 Jan 2026 25 Jan 2026 Available $4,168
24 Jan 2026 01 Feb 2026 Available $4,321
31 Jan 2026 08 Feb 2026 Available $4,321
07 Feb 2026 15 Feb 2026 Available $4,321
14 Feb 2026 22 Feb 2026 Available $4,321
21 Feb 2026 01 Mar 2026 Available $4,321
28 Feb 2026 08 Mar 2026 Available $4,321
07 Mar 2026 15 Mar 2026 Available $4,321
14 Mar 2026 22 Mar 2026 Available $4,321
21 Mar 2026 29 Mar 2026 Available $4,321
28 Mar 2026 05 Apr 2026 Available $4,321
04 Apr 2026 12 Apr 2026 Available $4,321
11 Apr 2026 19 Apr 2026 Available $4,321
18 Apr 2026 26 Apr 2026 Available $4,690
25 Apr 2026 03 May 2026 Available $4,303
02 May 2026 10 May 2026 Available $4,303
09 May 2026 17 May 2026 Available $4,303
16 May 2026 24 May 2026 Available $4,303
15 Aug 2026 23 Aug 2026 Available $3,466
22 Aug 2026 30 Aug 2026 Available $4,168
29 Aug 2026 06 Sep 2026 Available $4,168
05 Sep 2026 13 Sep 2026 Available $4,168
12 Sep 2026 20 Sep 2026 Available $4,168
19 Sep 2026 27 Sep 2026 Available $4,168
26 Sep 2026 04 Oct 2026 Available $4,528
03 Oct 2026 11 Oct 2026 Available $4,528
10 Oct 2026 18 Oct 2026 Available $4,528
17 Oct 2026 25 Oct 2026 Available $4,528
24 Oct 2026 01 Nov 2026 Available $4,528
31 Oct 2026 08 Nov 2026 Available $4,528
07 Nov 2026 15 Nov 2026 Available $4,528
14 Nov 2026 22 Nov 2026 Available $4,528
21 Nov 2026 29 Nov 2026 Available $4,528
28 Nov 2026 06 Dec 2026 Available $4,528
05 Dec 2026 13 Dec 2026 Available $4,483