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Nile River

The Nile is the world's longest river, traveling more than 4,000 miles through northeastern Africa and emptying into the Mediterranean Sea at Egypt's coast. Cruises on the Nile are frequently incorporated into longer land-based trips that usually travel round-trip from Cairo. Along the way, guests see some of the country's most treasured antiquities.

Walk through the Luxor Temple, for example, which was built about 3,000 years ago and is especially beautiful when lighted at night. Philae Temple was carefully dismantled during the construction of the Aswan Dam and moved to a nearby island. Four giant stone statues of Ramses II flank the temple at Abu Simbel.

The Valley of the Kings was the final resting place of Egyptian pharaohs, including young king Tutankhamun. You'll see treasures excavated from Tutankhamun's tomb at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Other excursions to look forward to include a visit to the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx and a sunset cruise in a traditional wooden sailboat called a felucca.

On your cruise, all the day-to-day travel details are handled by experienced tour directors who accompany you during the entire trip. At each stop, sightseeing guides show you the sights and share the history behind them. Cruises are easy to budget, too, as so much is included in one price that you pay up front, including riverboat accommodations, hotel stays, many meals and activities ashore.

Limited-Time Offers on Nile River Cruises!
  • Viking: Limited-Time Savings! Save with newly reduced cruise fares and special air offers. Prices shown reflect the cruise discounts. Plus, receive a free stateroom upgrade in certain cabin categories. Expires May 15. Click here.
  • Uniworld: Save up to 22%. Expires April 30. Click here.
  • Avalon: April Sale! Save up to 7%. Expires April 30. Click here.
  • Intrepid: Save up to 26%. Expires April 30. Click here.
  • AmaWaterways: Save up to 32% off Nile River cruises. Plus, receive free prepaid gratutiies on the cruise portion. Expires April 30. Click here.
  • Costsaver: Save up to 12%. Expires April 30. Click here.
  • Trafalgar: Save up to 20%. Expires April 30. Click here.
  • Insight: Save up to 19%. Expires April 30. Click here.
  • AmaWaterways: Save up to 12%. Expires April 30. Click here.
  • Collette: Special Air Offer! Save up to 50% on flights booked along with a tour . Expires April 30. Click here.
  • Lux Gold: Club Bon Voyage Discount! Past guests of Luxury Gold save an additional 5% off select vacations. Prices shown reflect discount. Click here.
  • Viking: Spring Sale! Save with reduced cruise fares and special air offers. Prices shown reflect the cruise discounts. Plus, get a free $500 onboard credit per couple. Also, book with a reduced deposit of only $25 per person. Expires April 30. Click here.
  • Contiki: Save up to 27%. Expires April 30. Click here.
  • Viking: Bon Voyage Offer! Book an additional Viking river or ocean cruise within the 14 days prior to departure of an existing booking and receive extra savings of up to $2,000 per couple and a bonus onboard credit of $200 per couple on the new booking. Click here.
  • Avalon: Travel with Avalon Waterways and receive a Welcome Back Credit of $100 to $250 per person after your trip. The credit can be applied toward a subsequent trip with Avalon or its sister brands Globus and Cosmos. Click here.
  • Scenic: Travel with Scenic and receive a Thank You credit of $250 to $400 per person after your trip. The credit can be applied toward a subsequent Scenic cruise . Click here.
  • Disney: Travelers ages 11 and under receive discounted rates on tours. Click here.
 
Offers are subject to change without notice by the operator until a payment has been made.
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