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.
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Save up to $1,500 per couple off AmaWaterways 2021 river cruises. Expires July 31.
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Save $2,000 per couple off 2020 Scenic river cruises that are 11 days or longer. Book a cabin on the Diamond Deck and save $3,600 per couple. Expires July 31.
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Save up to 10% off 2021 Uniworld river cruises.
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Save an additional $250 per couple on Emerald Waterways river cruises. Expires July 15.
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Save $2,000 per couple off 2020 Scenic river cruises. Expires July 31.
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Save $600 per couple off all Alexander+Roberts trips.
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Pay a reduced deposit of $99 per person on Luxury Gold trips.
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Save up to 15% off the land price of 2020 and 2021 Collette vacations when you also book your flights through Collette. Expires July 31.
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Save $500 per couple off Avalon Waterways cruises. Expires July 27.
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Pay a reduced deposit of $99 per person on Insight trips.
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Pay a reduced deposit of $99 per person on Trafalgar trips.
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Reduced airfare from select gateways is included in the price of certain Gate 1 tours.
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Very Important Traveler Discount! Past Trafalgar guests save an additional 5% off the price shown for select vacations.
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Club Bon Voyage Discount! Past guests of Insight save an additional 5% off select vacations.
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Save $1,000 per couple off 2020 & 2021 Viking cruises, plus save an additional $1,000 per couple off round-trip airfare from select gateways. Plus, deposits are reduced by 50%. Expires July 31.
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Club Bon Voyage Discount! Past guests of Luxury Gold save an additional 5% off select vacations.
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Save 10% off 2021 Luxury Gold trips. Prices shown reflect discount.
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Past guests of Uniworld, Trafalgar, CostSaver, Insight, Luxury Gold, African Travel, Brendan and Contiki save an additional $100 to $600 per person off trips.
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Past guests of CostSaver save an additional 5% off price shown for select trips.
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Travelers age 17 and under save $500 per person off Abercrombie & Kent family departures.
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Pay a reduced deposit of $99 per person on most CostSaver trips.
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Travel with Scenic and receive a Welcome Back Credit of $200 to $300 per person after your trip. The credit can be applied toward a subsequent cruise with Scenic.
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Refer a new traveler to Emerald Waterways and earn a $100 per person travel credit. Each new guest also receives a $100 per person travel credit to use toward their cruise.
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Save up to $350 per person on 2020 and 2021 trips when you book another Adventures by Disney trip within 45 days of returning from your most recent Adventures by Disney vacation.
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AARP members save an additional $100 per couple off Collette trips. This is combinable with all offers.
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Refer a new traveler to Scenic and earn a $200 to $300 per person travel credit. Each new guest also receives a $100 to $150 per person travel credit to use toward their cruise.
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Travel on 2020 itineraries 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 Waterways .
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Travel with Emerald Waterways and receive a Welcome Back Credit of $200 to $250 per person after your trip. The credit can be applied toward a subsequent cruise with Emerald.
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Save $200 per person when you book a group of six or more people on the same Alexander + Roberts trip. Other savings amounts are available for groups of three or more.
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Past guests of Collette save up to an additional $300 per couple when you travel within two years of the most recent trip.
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Refer a new traveler to Viking River Cruises and earn a $100 per person travel credit for each new guest you refer. Each new guest also receives a $100 per person travel credit to use toward their next Viking cruise.
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River cruises are rated according to the quality of the vessel and its accommodations, the number of included amenities and activities both on and off the ship, the class of hotels used for land portions of itineraries, and the level of service delivered. The river cruises below are categorized according to the industry rating scale (budget, first class and deluxe). Click any cruise name for the itinerary, dates and prices.
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Tours are classified according to the quality of amenities and accommodations.
Budget = River cruises typically range from $100 to $200 per person, per day, plus airfare. First Class = River cruises typically range from $150 to $350 per person, per day, plus airfare. Deluxe = River cruises typically range from $250 to $650 per person, per day, plus airfare.
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The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability. Prices quoted for land/cruise arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your deposit, land/cruise prices are guaranteed. Air prices quoted via phone or email are subject to increase and are guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. Also, air prices or air promotions mentioned on this site or on the phone do not include baggage fees imposed by airlines. Sorry, we are unable to offer air from countries other than the U.S. However, for those international customers who are able to arrange their own transportation to the trip origination city, we are able to offer the land/cruise portion of the package at the price quoted.
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