2026 Ancient Egypt & Nile River Cruise Group Trip

2026 Ancient Egypt & Nile Cruise Group Trip

EXPLORE ANCIENT EGYPT

2026 Ancient Egypt & Nile Cruise Group Trip

Grab your passports!  Let's go Exploring!

This is an amazing itinerary to explore the ancient sites in Egypt.


Oct 3rd: Port Ghalib / Luxor

Our friendly representative will be transferring the group from the dive boat at Port Ghalib to Luxor, where we will board an amazing 5 star river boat and cruise the Nile all the way from Luxor to Aswan (4 night cruise)

Touring: The East Bank of Luxor, Karnak Temple and The Papyrus Gallery

Overnight in Luxor


Oct 4th: Luxor / Esna / Edfu

Touring: The West Bank of Luxor, The Hot Air Balloon ride, Valley of the kings, Temple of Queen Hatshpsut, The Alabaster workshop

Sail from Luxor to Edfu via Esna (11 hour sail)

Overnight at Edfu


Oct 5th: Edfu / Kom Ombo/ Aswan

Touring: Edfu Temple

Sail to Kom Ombo (6 hour sail)

Touring: Kom Ombo Temple

Sail to Aswan (4 hour sail)

Overnight in Aswan


Oct 6th: Aswan

Touring: Philae Temple, The Aroma Therapy Nubian Palace, Felucca ride

Overnight in Aswan


Oct 7th: Aswan / Abu Simbel/ Cairo

To be transferred by the representative to Aswan airport, fly to Abu Simbel ( approx half an hour flight - not included)

Touring: Abu Simbel Temples

To be transferred by the representative to Abu Simbel airport , fly to Cairo via Aswan (flights not included)

To be met & assisted by the representative at Cairo airport, then transferred to a 5 star hotel in Cairo, Nile view rooms with breakfast included

Overnight in Cairo


Oct 8th: Cairo

Touring: The Grand Egyptian Museum OR The Egyptian Museum in Cairo ( if the Grand Museum isn’t open), Lunch at an Egyptian authentic restaurant, The Great Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza area dating back 2620 BC

Overnight in Cairo


Oct 9th: Cairo

Touring: Memphis, ⁠Saqqara, The Carpet School

Overnight in Cairo


Oct 10th: Departures

To be transferred by the representative to Cairo airport heading back home after having an awesome trip to Egypt


Would you like to add on diving for this trip?  Check out our Red Sea Group Trip!

Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt & Nile Cruise

October 3 - 10, 2026

From $5,975 per person based on double occupancy, airfare not included

Trip Leader

Jen Aschermann

Ancient Egypt & Nile River Cruise

October 3 - 10, 2026

From $5,975 per person based on double occupancy, international airfare not included

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Trip Leader

Jen Aschermann

Package Includes:

  • 4 night cruise onboard a 5 star river boat in a standard cabin (19sqm)
  • All meals on the river boat
  • 3 nights accommodation at a 5 star hotel in Cairo, Nile view rooms, with breakfast
  • All airport transfers listed in above itinerary
  • Transfer from the dive boat at Ras Ghalib to Luxor ( approx 5 hour drive)
  • A private English speaking guide at all sites
  • All entry tickets to all sites listed in above itinerary
  • An air conditioned bus ( 52 seater) to all sites & all transfers for the entire trip
  • 2 lunches in Cairo
  • Tips for the drivers, representatives at the airports, porters at airport & hotels,
  • motorboat men, the crew on the Nile cruise boat, etc.
  • Hot Air Balloon ride
  • Travel Guard Preferred Policy with Medical and CFAR (up to 59 yrs included)
  • Trip documentation

Pricing:


$5975 per person based on double occupancy


Add $1995 for single supplement (plus additional insurance)


(Suites are available on the boat for an additional cost)


Deposit: $1000 per person

2nd payment due March 20, 2026: $2000 per person

Final payment due June 20, 2026


All payments are non-refundable

  • Not included: International flights, internal flights: Aswan / Abu Simbel/ Cairo, any extras as drinks, laundry etc, price increases for entry fees, fuel, taxes, etc, additional insurance for additional costs, age or extra bundles, food that is not included in the package, anything else not listed

  • Please note that additional costs listed are subject to change.

  • Trip Insurance is included for ages up through 59 for the price of the trip but may increase after purchasing airfare or additional costs.
  • A supplement will apply to anyone over 59 at an additional cost.

  • A passport is required for entry and must be valid for 6 months beyond the dates of your trip.  You must also have 2 blanks pages.  

Hope you can join us!