We Love —
- Viking is the best in luxury Nile Cruises - enjoy the view from your cabin
- Explore the history and culture of Egypt in unique style. Feel like a Pharaoh as you glide along the Nile on your luxury cruise and enjoy 10 exciting excursions!
- Cap off your trip in luxurious style with a five star stay at the Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa
Here to Help —
Booking 35 days in advance and spending over £500 per person? No need to pay in full today! Just select the 30% deposit option on our payment page (terms & conditions apply)
For any additional information on this offer or assistance in making your reservation please call one of our dedicated team on 0844 8262098 or email [email protected]
Opening hours are Monday to Friday 08:00 to 21:00 and Saturdays & Sundays from 09:00 to 17:30.
Your Itinerary —
Please note: Friday departures have a reverse itinerary (3 nights in Cairo hotel, then 7 night cruise).
Day 1 Luxor: Depart the UK to Luxor. You will be met upon arrival and transferred to your chosen cruise boat (transfer time approx 30 minutes). Moored in a private dock outside Luxor, the friendly crew will welcome you aboard, ensuring you settle into your cabin. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 2 Valley of the Kings: Today cross over to the West Bank of the Nile for the first excursion, The Valley of the Kings. From here visit the impressive Temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Queens. Afterwards there is a visit to the enormous statues of the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch is served back on board the boat. Set sail upstream to Esna and pass through the Lock. Overnight in Esna.
Day 3 Edfu and Kom Ombo: Early morning visit to the Temple of Horus at Edfu. The cruise continues upstream to Kom Ombo where there is a late afternoon visit to the Ptolemic Temple dedicated to the gods Haroeris and Sobek. Afterwards still sailing upstream the boat will arrive in Aswan where you will remain for two nights.
Day 4 Aswan: Today is spent exploring the delights of Aswan. Sightseeing includes a visit to the High Dam, the Old Granite Quarries, the Unfinished Obelisk and then by boat to the Temple of Philae on Agilika Island. After lunch board a Felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailing boat for your included cruise down the Nile and around the picturesque Kitchener Island before returning for dinner.
Day 5 Abu Simbel: The morning can be spent at leisure to roam Aswan some more or alternatively join the optional excursion to Abu Simbel to see the four colossal statues of Ramses II which for many will be the highlight of the cruise. This popular excursion is available by coach (approx £85) or by air (approx £215). In the afternoon an optional bird watching excursion and a visit to a Nubian house can be arranged.
Day 6 Nile River: Today we enjoy a quieter day sailing downstream along the Nile before arriving late evening in Luxor. During this pleasant journey you can choose to take a dip in the pool, catch up on some reading or simply enjoy the view. Overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 7 Luxor Temples: The tour begins this morning with a visit to the Temple of Karnak - an enormous complex of three temples dedicated to the Theban Gods. Afterwards explore the magnificent Temple of Luxor which was once connected to the Karnak Temple by an avenue of sphinxes.The afternoon is free to wander ashore and explore the bustling streets of Luxor, offering a good selection of traditional shops and classic cafes. In the evening there is an optional excursion to the exhilarating Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple (approximately £27.00 per person).
Day 8 Cairo: Fly from Luxor to Cairo. You will be met upon arrival and transferred to your chosen hotel for a 3 night stay.
Days 9-10 Cairo: Explore this exciting and bustling city where the ancient blends with the modern. No trip to Cairo is complete without a visit to the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx plus a visit to the Egyptian Museum to see the famous treasures of Tutankhamun. A representative will be on hand to book these optional excursions.
Day 11 Fly to the UK: Transfer to the airport for the return flight to the UK.
- Evening dress code: Smart casual
- Afternoon tea only served when vessel is sailing (not docked).
- Order of sailing and touring is subject to change locally. Your tour guide will advise you accordingly.
Your Ship —
The large sun deck located on the upper deck with its lovely wooden sun beds and stylish rattan furniture provides a relaxing place to sit and enjoy the spectacular views of the Nile. There is a swimming pool ideal for a refreshing dip during the day and a deck bar offering cool refreshments.
Your Cabin —
This offer is based on an Exterior Cabin with View.


Your Board Basis —
This offer is based on a full board stay. (Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner.) Just for you: Drinks Package.
The main restaurant located on the lower deck offers a wonderful variety of international and local cuisine whilst the attractive lounge bar situated on the main deck is the perfect place to relax in the evening and watch the nightly entertainment.
For details of the Drinks Package click here
Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa 5* —
This offer is based on a Standard Room, with a free upgrade to a half board basis. You may also choose to upgrade to a Pyramids View Room which can be done so during the next stage of the booking process.
The hotel also offers with both courtesy and efficiency; services and facilities include two Large free form heated swimming pools, a branded “Explore Spa by Le Méridien” with fully equipped health & fitness, sauna, steam Jacuzzi & facial/body massage treatment and more
Your Journey —
Flights from London Heathrow
FRIDAY:
To Cairo
Outbound: 14:00/20:45
From Luxor
Inbound: 08:55/13:05
MONDAY:
From Luxor
Outbound: 14:35/22:15
From Cairo
Inbound: 17:00/21:00
In both cases there is a domestic flight included between Cairo and Luxor.
Transfers: Shared transfers are included as per itinerary
Flight details are given as a guide only and may change. We will however notify you in advance if flights are more than 2 hours outside the time range given. Flights are non changeable and non-refundable at time of booking.