15-day journey along the Nile from Cairo to Aswan aboard the luxurious SS Sudan

Following a soothing breakfast on the ocean liner, the next thing on the Egypt Holidays Nile Cruise itinerary will be a visit to the Giza Plateau, situated on the periphery of Cairo, where you will find the Valley Temple, the Sphinx, and the stunning Pyramids of Giza. Moreover, one can opt to explore inside one of the pyramids if interested.

The next place you will visit is the Egyptian Museum which is world-renowned, where you will get to see a large number of exhibits and will not have to rush to see the treasures discovered in the tomb of King Tutankhamun. A special area is the treasure room where this collection is kept and it is separate from the others.

The Egyptian Museum has the New Kingdom's masterpieces as they are the most exquisite artifacts and you will be fortunate to look at those objects.

After the museum visit In Egypt Holidays Nile Cruise, you will return to the cruise ship. There will be a cocktail and Takht (oriental music) on the boat today. Once again, sleep in your cabin on the Nile in Cairo.

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For your Nile cruise from Cairo to Aswan, there are no excursions planned for today. In the early morning, your River Nile cruises all inclusive ship will depart from Cairo, and the rest of the day will be devoted to traveling to Beni Suif, which will take approximately 12 hours.

You have the opportunity to join the very thrilling performance that will be held on board today. You will be on the sea for the night when the ship reaches Beni Suif in the evening.

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Have an amazing breakfast again on your Royal La Terrasse Nile Cruise, and then go for a thrilling day trip to Fayoum. The first pyramid is the famous one of Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid, which are also the world’s earliest and greatest stone structures.

The adventure goes on and on to Meidum, where a fascinating pyramid marking a major shift in ancient Egyptian architecture would be your guide through the past. Remember to take your camera as both locations have stunning views and will take you back to the Old Kingdom of Egypt.

When the day is done and all the sites have been seen, you will be back on the ship in Beni Suef for a soothing and relaxing end to your day.

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Relaxing day on your Royal La Terrasse Nile Cruise as you drift smoothly from Cairo to Minya. Morning sunbathing on the deck, swimming in the pool, or just sipping a drink while watching the Nile’s greenish bank changing views are the amazing ways how you can spend time.

Fun lovers are invited to join the cruise staff in the fabulous treasure hunt game — an excellent opportunity to mingle with other guests and create beautiful memories.

By evening, your vessel will be docked in Minya, where a great meal and your cruise-themed, cozy cabin await you for a peaceful night.

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The day starts with an eye-opening excursion of the Tuna El-Gebel necropolis whose burial ground belonged to the ancient elite of Egypt. Consist of the catacombs, the fabulous wall paintings in the tomb of Petosiris, and still-visible boundary stelae that once defined the sacred precinct of the city, all being the highlights of the site. Next stop is Ashmunein (Hermopolis), the very otherworldly Ancient city and cradle of such iconic gods like Thoth, the god of wisdom and writing and thus the artisanship would also be reflected by the fascinating archaeological remains.

Feast on the luxurious buffet lunch onboard your Royal La Terrasse Nile Cruise and take some time out before your next adventure to Beni Hassan in the afternoon. The latter is a site perched on the hillside which is very celebrated by the extensive and vibrant portrayals of the major rock-cut tombs of Baqet III, Khety, Amenemhet, and Khnumhotep II, giving an insight into daily life in the Middle Kingdom of Egypt.

In the sting of the night, again the Nile cruise ship will host you for dinner and a thrilling folkloric performance will also be offered on board. Enjoy a serene night moored in Minya and let the splendor of the Nile wash over you.

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While going to Tel El Amarna, why not make it a point to have a slow peaceful breakfast by the ocean? When you get there, you will quickly head out for a thrilling adventure to different historical places like the Great Palace of King Akhenaten, the Lesser and Greater Aten Temples, the tombs of Meryre, Pentu, Panehesy, and the royal tomb of Akhenaten.

After this 2.5-hour excursion, you will come back to the boat, and it will start its journey to Assyut, where it will moor for the night in front of the enchanting monastery of Prince Tawdrous. in Best Nile Cruise Tour Packages in Egypt, take in the stunning views and enjoy another quiet night on the lake.

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Day eight of your Nile cruise from Cairo to Aswan starts off with a delightful breakfast, followed by a relaxing morning as you head to Sohag. The usual times for lunch and dinner will be observed, and in the evening a black and white party will be held on board. You will be spending the night in Sohag on the Nile.
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After breakfast, your Royal La Terrasse Nile Cruise will sail from Sohag toward El Balyana. Upon arrival, disembark to explore the ancient Temple of Abydos, one of the most sacred sites in Egypt dedicated to Osiris, the god of the afterlife. Stroll through its magnificent halls adorned with intricate carvings and hieroglyphs that tell stories from Egypt’s glorious past.

Following your visit, return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Qena, passing under the beautiful Naga Hammadi bridges along the way.

In the evening, enjoy a lively contest party on board — a fun-filled event that brings passengers together for an unforgettable night on the Nile. Relax and spend the night docked at Qena, surrounded by the charm of Egypt’s timeless river.

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Day 10: Dendera Temple Excursion – Sail to Luxor
Following breakfast, get off the Royal La Terrasse Nile Cruise and head out to see the marvelous Dendera Temple, an ancient wonder that is more than 2,000 years old and is only 20 minutes away from your location. This temple, which is in honor of the goddess Hathor, is very well-protected and has intricate carvings and colorful reliefs that demonstrate ancient Egyptian art and architecture.

After the temple visit, board the cruise ship as it sails to Luxor. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon on the river cruise ship, taking full advantage of the luxury Nile cruise all inclusive. In the evening, witness Egypt's enchantment firsthand at a captivating belly dancing show with real entertainment and cultural blend.

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After your breakfast, you will get off the ship and be taken to the Valley of the Kings and the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, two wonderful archaeological sites. Royalty and the elite of ancient Egypt were interred in the Valley of Kings, a royal cemetery, where the tombs were blasted out of the mountainsides next to the valley. Though some tombs in this area have been strikingly plain having just one burial chamber, the rest are very complicated and painted to perfection. No less than 60 tombs have been found on this site, including that of the young king Tutankhamun.

Currently, the mummy of Tutankhamun is exhibited in his tomb, but only a limited number of tickets are sold daily for the open tomb. Additionally, tour operators are not allowed to obtain several tickets for their customers. The tourists are required to purchase the daily admission ticket on the spot on the day of their visit.

Later, the magnificent temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which is hewn from the rock, will be offered to you. In order to really convince yourself of the charm of the temple, you must go and see it.

After the temple visit, you will go back to the cruise ship, where you will be on your own for the rest of the day.

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After breakfast, disembark to explore two of the most magnificent temples in Luxor. Begin your tour at the incredible Karnak Temple Complex, a vast sanctuary that evolved over more than 2,000 years and remains one of the most impressive ancient religious sites in Egypt.

Next, visit the stunning Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated by history and dedicated to the Theban triad of Amun-Re, Mut, and Khonsu. Enjoy time to explore, take memorable photos, and soak in the timeless atmosphere of Egypt’s ancient wonders.

Return to your Royal La Terrasse Nile Cruise for a delicious lunch on board. In the afternoon, your ship will sail toward Edfu, where you’ll spend the night on the tranquil waters of the Nile. In the evening, enjoy a lively Galabeya Party — a fun-filled Egyptian-themed celebration — as part of your River Nile cruise all inclusive experience.

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You will get off the boat again quite soon after breakfast and go to the temple of Edfu, which is the most ancient temple in Egypt that has been preserved the best as it was buried under the sand for about 2,000 years. After visiting Edfu temple, you will board the boat again and it will take you to Aswan with a stop at Kom Ombo.

You will go to Kom Ombo for another shore excursion but this time to see and explore the temple that was dedicated to the two gods: the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed god Horus. Take your time enjoying this place before boarding your cruise ship, which will then sail to Aswan where you will spend a night on the boat.

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Day 14: Aswan Sightseeing – High Dam, Philae Temple & Nubian Museum
After morning meal, depart from your cruise ship and begin to visit two of the most astonishing landmarks in Aswan. Visit first the remarkable Aswan High Dam which is a huge engineering accomplishment and the cause of the creation of Lake Nasser as well as a complete change in Egypt's economy.

Next move to the illustrious Temple of Philae, undeniably the most spectacular ancient temple in Egypt that is dedicated to goddess Isis. The location of this temple was quite safely altered to upper ground after dam's construction for not letting its ruins drown in the Nile's flood.

The Philae excursion will be followed by a return to the cruise for a meal. Later, indulge in a revival of the Nubian Museum visit which displays the history and culture of Nubia. The evening will be lively as you will be treated to a colorful Nubian folklore performance onboard while you spend your last night in Aswan.

A day finishes with you being in the midst of the Nile's glory — it could not be a better way to end your Egypt Holidays Nile Cruise which is part of our luxury Egypt Nile cruise packages. All inclusive, the best river Nile cruise will give you the real taste of Egypt's ageless beauty.

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Once you have had your breakfast, the disembarkation of your luxurious cruise will be next. A tour leader from our team will take you to Aswan Airport for your flight to Cairo. On landing, your guide will be there for you and will help with your transfer to the international terminal for your flight back home.

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