Sailing the Nile, we follow towering monuments and timeless stories discovering the extraordinary artistry of one of history’s oldest civilisations.
We begin in Aswan and the warm south, where the Nile drifts past desert hills and ancient temples that seem to rise straight from the sand. As we sail upstream, time slows - each stop offering another glimpse into Egypt’s astonishing past.
Soon, we reach Luxor, a city once considered the heart of the ancient world, where life and eternity sit on opposite banks of the river. It’s a place that still feels touched by the divine.
Further afield, quieter sites await: beautiful temples, elaborate tombs, and stories carved deep into stone. These are places many travellers never reach.
Finally, we end in Cairo - vibrant, chaotic, endlessly compelling. Here, amid the swirl of modern life, we step into a museum that holds some of the greatest treasures ever created.
From the temples of Luxor and Karnak to the pyramids of Giza and the magnificent Grand Egyptian Museum, this is a journey made for travellers who want to explore Egypt's highlights and dive a little deeper.
What's Included
Holiday Highlights
Marvel at the Golden Mask of Tutankhamun and numerous other treasures at the stunning new Grand Egyptian Museum.
Get close to the Pyramids at Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx as well as Coptic Cairo.
Take guided tours of lesser-known sites, such as the city of Amarna, created by the pharaoh Akhenaten and Nefertiti.
Visit some of Egypt's amazing temples, including Abydos, Dendera, Karnak, Luxor and Kom Ombo and explore the Valley of the Kings with visits to the Pharaohs' tombs and the Temple of Hatshepsut.
See one of Egypt's modern achievements, the Aswan High Dam.
Our Price Includes
The price of this holiday is per person, based on two people sharing a twin cabin. Sole occupancy is available at the relevant supplement. The price includes:
12 nights’ accommodation on the MS Darakum
Full board
Scheduled flights to Aswan via Cairo and from Cairo to the UK
Transfers and all internal coach travel
The services of an expert Tour Manager
All tours and visits as mentioned
Visa not included.
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Holiday code
R868
Holiday provided by Riviera Travel
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