Nile Cruise Holiday

Nile Cruise holiday - 7 nights

Nile Cruise holiday

7 nights Nile Cruise holiday, gives you the time to relax and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Nile as you sail at a leisurely pace on one of the most romantic rivers in the world. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the river, wave to children on the riverbank and see the local fishing boats go by. This Nile cruise is great value and perfect for a sunshine holiday.

Nile Cruise highlights

• 7 nights stay on 5* cruise boat Full board.
• 10 Private Excursions escorted by our degree qualified Egyptologist guide
• Return flights to Luxor from London Gatwick, London Heathrow or Manchester
• All transport, transfer, taxes and fuel surcharge
• Small group guaranteed (12 people MAX.)
• Private Service
Nile Cruise and stay
After enjoying this magical experience on the Nile you can add:
• 4 Nights Red Sea extension stay from only £350 per person in Sharm el Sheikh or Hurghada
• 2 Nights in Cairo to see the Pyramids, staying at Mena House from only £350 per person.
• You can also add on 3 or 4 nights Nasser Lake cruise
Best time to go on a Nile Cruise
If you’re after guaranteed sun, the Nile Region is spot on. The Best Month to go on a Nile Cruise will be from September to May, temperature during that time will be the high 20s and early 30s, while summertime temperatures often top 40°C. Winters are still pleasantly warm – average temperatures are in the low to mid-20s – but, because of the desert setting, nights can get pretty chilly. As for rain it’s good to know it doesn’t rain in the Nile region and if it does, it’s usually few drops and finishes quickly
What to wear on a Nile Cruise
Please see the link after the itinerary for more information

Which Nile Cruise boat to go on

Nile Cruise boat choices
There are several large cruise ships cruising the Nile. As we are a dual nationality tour operator who own and run an Egyptian company, we have access to all the cruise ships available and that’s why we don’t believe in just limiting your choice to a few boats. We prefer to work with our client’s preferences and budget, as some people would love to cruise the Nile in a Luxury style, while others love to sail the Nile in more traditional way. That’s why it’s important for you to talk to our Nile Cruise experts who will take you through our extensive range of Nile cruise boats to find the right one for you. Your choice can range from the historic steam boats MS Kareem or MS Sudan, the beautifully appointed Mövenpick Nile cruise boats including the MS Hamees with its contemporary design, the luxury and comfort of the Oberoi MS Zara to the renowned Sonesta Nile cruise boats including the Nile Goddess, Moon Goddess and Star Goddess. We can also offer the whole range of Travco boats, Spring tours boats and the newly rebranded luxury boat the MS Nile Sanctuary.
You will deal with us directly as the ground handler and there is no third party cost involved this means we can offer you the best rates in the market. To watch a video of Nile Cruise ships please click here
Sail the Nile on a small cruise boat
If you prefer to cruise the Nile in a small boat or as we say in more Agatha Christie Style then your best option is to do it on Dahabiya Dream for more information click here

Nile Cruise operating dates from Luxor
Every Saturday, Every Monday and Every Thursday

To book call 01252 641 989 or email holidays@exploretravelandcruises.com

Nile Cruise Itinerary

Day1 Cruise Luxor- Aswan
Meeting at Luxor airport and transfer by private bus to the Cruise boat.
Day2 Cruising Luxor- Esna- Edfu
Visit Kings Valley,Queen Hatshepsuit temple and the colossi of Memnon.Sail to Esna & cross the lock.Overnight at Edfu.
Day3 Cruising Edfu- Kom ombo-Aswan
Visit the temple of Horus in Edfu. Sail to Kom Ombo then sail to Aswan and overnight.
Day4 Aswan
Visit the High Dam, Visit ISIS temple built on the Philea Island. Overnight Aswan.
Day5 Aswan
Enjoy sailing on the Nile on Felucca boat and visit the amazing Botanical garden.
Day6 Aswan-Kom ombo-Edfu
In the afternoon the boat will start sailing back, visit Kom-Ombo temple. Overnight Edfu.
Day7 Edfu-Luxor
Cruising to Luxor. Visit the biggest temple in Egypt Karank then visit Luxor temple.
Day8 Luxor
Check out from the boat then you will be transferred to Luxor airport, to catch your back home.

Good to know
• All prices advertised is based on two sharing a standard cabin on a Full Board Basis. Based on flights from Heathrow to Luxor with Egyptair. Other airports are available please let us know your preference.
• You have the choice to do Nile cruise holiday over 3 nights or 4 nights as well
• All prices change in December and Easter holiday period due to peak period supplements.
• To learn more about What to wear on the Nile please Click here

Please read our full terms and conditions before you book your holiday.

7 nights Nile Cruise holiday

Price from £799 per person cruising on Ms Jaz Jubilee*****
International airfare: Included
Group Size: Minimum 02 Persons
Nile Cruises Duration : 7 nights 4 nights and 3 nights
Tour can be tailored: Yes

Price Includes
• 7 Nights Nile Cruise on Ms Jaz Jubilee 5*boat Full Board (Breakfast.Lunch.Dinner)
• International flight
• Entry tickets to all the sightseeing in the itinerary
• Private degree qualified Egyptologist guide
• Pick up & assisting at the airport and transfers in Private cars.
• Taxes &Service Charge

Price Excludes
• Entry visa to Egypt ($25 approx. £18pp)
• Any optional Tours
• Personal Expenses
• Any Drinks & Extra meals
• Tipping

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God Osiris statues.Ruins of Temple of Ramesses II

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What our clients have to say

Dan and I Just returned from a spectacular 7 day cruise on the Nile River on the Explore Egypt Dahabiya Dream.
We have enjoyed many previous Nile river cruises on board the large cruise boats, but a dahabiya is the ultimate way to sail the Nile!
A dahabiya is a two Masted sailing boat. By definition, it must not have an engine. It has a tender which is able to tow the boat when the wind is either non- existent or not conducive to travelling under sail. Dream has six large cabins with either twin or double beds. They are large and have their own individual en-suite shower rooms with the most up to date sanitary ware.
There is an onboard generator to provide electricity (240 volts) for lighting, air conditioning and power.
There are 12 crew for a maximum 12 passengers! Rest assured you will be treated royally!
The boat manager is Mahmoud; his English is excellent and he runs his boat with precision. Indeed, the crew are well established and need no direction to perform their individual tasks. Our chef has spoilt us by preparing a very delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea
Teeto our waiter was excellent and has provided us with lovely cocktails and fresh drinks on our return from each tour and he does anticipate your every need!
The house keeper is extremely efficient and everything was kept disinfected at all times. In fact the whole boat was spotless and everyone was very professional in their approach to the current covid situation making us feel very safe and at ease, it was very impressive.
Mahmoud, the boat manager is also adept at manning the rudder in order to steer the boat and clambering the masts whenever the boat is moving under sail!. He is also the King of dancers whenever the crew break out into impromptu entertainment.
Our Egyptologist Ahmed was extremely knowledgeable and very passionate about his field, he manged to bring the life back to all these amazing monuments we have visited. We were lucky to have most of the ancient sites to ourselves to enjoy as the number of tourists are small.
Another advantage of dahabiya Dream travel is that it is able to moor at sites inadmissible to larger cruise boats.
Needless to say, I cannot recommend this holiday highly enough and Thank you to all the Dream team who made us feel safe, healthy and most importantly gave us a break to forget what is going on the world right now
Would I do it again: certainly!
Kind regards,
Barbara and Dan
Travel Date February 2021