NILE CRUISE

10 days from GBP849 to GBP1,449 including flights
Tripcode: AEN

Countries Visited: Egypt

Essential Information

Trip Profile

Travel by minibus, 5-star cruise boat and overnight sleeper train.

Accommodation

3 nights 4/5-star hotels, 4 nights 5-star cruise boat, 2 nights sleeper train.

Food

All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 6 dinners included.

Reality Check

Specifically to this trip, we would highlight the following issues for you to consider:

This trip has been graded as grade A (leisurely.) Leisurely grade trips are suitable for all clients with average health and fitness. No experience of any activity involved is necessary. Egypt can get hot, especially during our summer, which can cause discomfort whilst travelling. Care should be taken to drink a lot of bottled water. The hottest months tend to be June to September in Egypt where temperatures can reach 38 - 40 degrees in Southern Egypt.

The hotels and cruise boat that we use on this trip are of a high standard. The train journey used is an overnight sleeper train. The facilities used are good by Egyptian standards - there are wash facilities in the2 berth cabins and toilets at the end of each carriage. This being said, the standard of the train is not up to those experienced on the Swiss Rail Network and you should come with this in mind!

Group size and age

Min. 6, max. 20, plus tour leader guide (Egyptologist) and cruise staff/driver as required. Minimum age 16.

Misc

OUR 5 STAR NILE CRUISE BOAT
We sail the Nile on an Amarante Nile Cruise Boat (M/S Isis or M/S Osiris). Each boat has a small swimming pool, gift shop, restaurant, sundeck and two bars. The 37 en suite rooms onboard have air conditioning and a wide picture window. Relaxing on the spacious upper deck and enjoying the beautiful views across the Nile is a truly memorable experience, and the reason why so many choose this as the way to travel in Upper Egypt.

All Nile Cruise itineraries include visits to the fascinating temples at Kom Ombo and Edfu. The exact sailing times may vary; 4 nights aboard (Luxor to Aswan) and 3 nights aboard (Aswan to Luxor) are guaranteed. On some dates we may use a different cruise boat but it will always be the same standard and have the facilities as detailed above.

EGYPTOLOGISTS ON EVERY TRIP
All our Egypt trips are either led by, or accompanied by a qualified Egyptologist. The guides are a real asset to our trips and with their expert knowledge on Egyptian history, they really bring the ancient world back to life.

Alexandria extension available: please see Trip Notes for details.

Icons explained

The vast majority of Exodus adventures are adult group holidays. Groups are always small in size. We strongly believe that this adherence to small groups means a better experience for all; more time with your guide, less waiting around and a reduced impact on the communities and environments visited.
Each group is generally made up of like-minded travellers - with singles, couples and friends all joining in together. All these trips are suitable for single travellers, but if you prefer to travel with clients booking individually, please see our Solo Departures page.

Where you stay is a crucial part of a holiday, and we have gone to great lengths to find accommodation that provides extra comfort, character, convenience and value. Five-star hotels won’t feature on the agenda, but itineraries guarantee a greater degree of comfort after your day’s efforts.

Leisurely grade trips are designed for people who are in good health and enjoy the outdoors.

Culture: Let Exodus show you a different side to many of the world's greatest cultural attractions.

Mixed Activities: Activities may range from the ordinary (for example walking, cycling orwhitewater rafting) to the damn right extraordinary (including caving, camel riding or canyoning).