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Nile River Cruises |
The Nile River is the longest
river in the world, measuring 4,160 miles. Cruise in luxury
and comfort along the lifeline of Egyptian civilization,
visiting ancient temples, tombs, local villages, and farms.
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There are over 12 different cruise ships
on the Nile River in Egypt, offering a variety of options
and
cruising experiences. Whether you cruise from Cairo to Luxor or between Luxor
and Aswan, there is something for everybody. The following
are the most popular cruises.
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Company |
Riverboat |
Built |
Passengers |
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A&K
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Sun Boat III |
1993 |
36 |
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A&K |
Sun Boat IV |
1996 |
80 |
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African Travel
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Moon Goddess |
2000 |
260 |
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Avalon Waterways |
MS Royal Lotus |
2006 |
124 |
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Brendan
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MS Medea |
1999 |
118 |
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Gate 1
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King of Thebes |
2000 |
130 |
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General Tours
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Radamis II |
2000 |
160 |
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General Tours
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Sun Goddess |
1993 |
260 |
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Maupintour
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Oberoi Philae |
1996 |
116 |
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Maupintour
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Radamis II |
2000 |
160 |
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Trafalgar
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MS Medea |
1999 |
118 |
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Tauck
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Nile Adventurer |
1990 |
68 |
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Uniworld
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MS Medea |
1999 |
118 |
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Roundtrip Cairo
- Nile River Cruises
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Egyptian Splendor
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10-day Cruise & Tour vacation offers an exciting voyage
through the Kingdom of the Pharaohs. Your journey begins in
Cairo, where you’ll marvel at Tutankhamon’s treasures in the
Egyptian Museum, visit the enigmatic Sphinx, and see the
Great Pyramids of Giza. Then fly to Aswan to enjoy a felucca
ride and board the elegant Royal Lotus for a
four-night Nile River cruise to Luxor. Along the way, you’ll
visit Kitchener Island’s lush Botanical Gardens, gigantic
Aswan Dam, the Temple of Isis, the Valley of Kings and
Valley of Queens, and Luxor Temple. You’ll also enjoy a
horse-drawn carriage ride through Edfu to the Temple of
Horus, visiting colorful local bazaars, and exploring the
stunning monuments of Karnak. |
10 days Cairo to Cairo |
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Grand Tour of Egypt
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Sail through five thousand years of history on this 12-day
Cruise & Tour vacation. After guided sightseeing in Cairo,
you’ll visit the Sphinx, the Great Pyramids, and the seaport
of Alexandria. Next, travel to Memphis to admire the 40-foot
statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx before flying
to Luxor. There you’ll board the elegant Royal Lotus
for a three-night cruise on the legendary Nile River.
Sightseeing includes the stunning monuments of Karnak, the
Valley of Kings and Valley of Queens, Queen Hatshepsut’s
Temple, and the Temple of Horus in Edfu by way of
horse-drawn carriage. Sail to Aswan, where you’ll see the
turn-of-the-century Old Dam, take a boat to the Temple of
Isis, and enjoy a felucca ride across the blue waters
of the Nile. Your unforgettable vacation ends in Cairo. |
12 days Cairo to Cairo |
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