Egypt
Voyage down the Nile or an overland adventure are journeys into ancient history and one of the most fascinating cultures, with myriad gods, pharaohs and 4000 year-old temples.
TIME ZONE
GMT +2
LANGUAGE
ARABIC
CURRENCY
POUND
TIME TO GO
ALL YEAR ROUND
CAPITAL CITY
CAIRO
JAN
19
0.5
Month
High ºC
Rain MM
FEB
20
0.3
MAR
23
0.1
APR
28
0
MAY
32
0
JUN
34
0
JUL
35
0
AUG
35
0
SEP
33
0
OCT
30
0
NOV
25
0
DEC
20
0.2
Pharaohs and the Philae ...
Oberoi's Egypt
7 nights - Cairo - Luxor - Esna - Edfu - Quina - Luxor
An unparalleled luxury combination of Cairo and cruise down the Nile with the blend of comfort and quiet efficiency that are the hallmarks of Oberoi. Navigate in style through the cradle of ancient civilisation making stops at historical landmarks that tell the story of a Pharaonic dynasty spanning thousands of years.
Cartouche and Coptics
The Sun Ray Navigation
7 nights - Esna - Aswan - Edfu - Luxor
A spectacular and enchanting voyage through small riverside towns centred on ancient temples. Lush palm groves, fields of crop, mud-brick villages and reed fringed river banks, not forgetting the tranquility of the river dotted with billowing sails of the many feluccas. The newly refurbished M.S. Sun Ray is one of the most stylish vessels to navigate the Nile - a wonderful way to discover Egypt.
Gracing the Nile
The Dahabiyya Meander
10 nights - Cairo - Luxor - Esna - Kom Ombo - Aswan
Enjoy the highlights of Cairo followed by this unique cruising experienceon board the Sonesta Dahabiyya. As it plies the Nile visiting the many fascinating highlights from Luxor to Aswan or v.v. this small vessel combines comfort and beauty in a most inspiring way, promising a remarkable, rewarding cruise experience with legendary hospitality.
Aswan to Abu Simbel
Lake Nasser
4 nights - Aswan - Kalabsa - Beit Al Wali - Wadi El Saboua - Dakka - Meharakka - Amada - Derr - Kassr Ibrim - Abu Sibel
Combined with Cairo or a Nile cruise, see a side of Egypt less explored culminating in the spectacular arrival on the shores of Abu Simbel. Youll find fascinating insights into history aboard the luxurious Kasr Ibrim.You'll rediscover the treasures of ancient Nubia, where temples, tombs and forts from the time of the Pharaohs to the classical Greeks and Romans keep watch...