Egypt's capital — where the modern world meets 5000 years of pharaohs.
Cairo is a destination on Egypt's Nile cruise and tour routes, home to The Pyramids & the Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum. The best time to visit is October to April.
What is on the cruise or in the package, and what is worth adding.
Giza plateau
The three pyramids, the Sphinx, the solar boat and the panorama point. Go inside the Great Pyramid if you are not claustrophobic; camel optional.
Giza
The largest archaeological museum in the world, with Tutankhamun's full collection in one place for the first time. Book the morning after the Pyramids.
Islamic Cairo
Saladin's fortress above the city, the alabaster mosque and the view to the Pyramids on a clear day.
Old city
Six hundred years of trading in the same lanes. Copper, spices, silver — and Fishawi's café that has not closed since 1773.
Old Cairo
Roman walls, the oldest churches in Egypt and the Ben Ezra synagogue within a few hundred metres of each other.
South of Giza
The Step Pyramid — the first stone building on earth — and the newly opened tombs. Quieter and, for many, better than Giza.
Mild winters (12–22°C), hot summers (28–38°C). Dry year-round. Spring sandstorms (March–April) are short-lived but worth checking the forecast for.
Hotels, flights, transfers and the cruise, planned as one trip and quoted in writing.
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There's no shopping cart because a Nile cruise shouldn't be bought like a pair of shoes. A specialist handles it end to end.
Dates, route, style, budget — or just "help". Use the finder above, the form below or WhatsApp.
A specialist replies with ships that fit, live availability, exact inclusions and a written price.
Swap ships, add Cairo or Abu Simbel, ask anything. We hold your cabin free while you decide.
Deposit by card link or bank transfer, balance before sailing. Vouchers and a WhatsApp line for the trip.
Temperature drives both comfort and price — and a few small things (tipping, tickets, what to pack) make the difference between a good cruise and a great one.
Hover or tap a month for temperatures and crowd levels.
Linen or cotton that covers shoulders and knees — you'll be walking in full sun at Karnak and Edfu. A scarf doubles as sun cover and mosque-visit modesty.
Tomb floors in the Valley of the Kings are ramps and steps. Sandals for the deck, closed shoes for the sites.
Deck evenings and air-conditioned lounges are cooler than you expect. November–February nights drop to 8–12 °C.
The pool is the afternoon plan. Sunscreen on board costs three times the price at home.
Tomb interiors are dim and phones die fast in the heat. Plug type C/F (European two-pin), 220 V.
For the Galabeya night and the captain's dinner — or buy a galabeya at the Esna market for $10 like everyone else.
Roughly $3–5 for the crew (pooled envelope at the end of the cruise), $5 for your Egyptologist and $2 for drivers. We put this in writing so nothing feels awkward.
ATMs in Luxor and Aswan work fine; on board only cash is accepted for tips. $1 and $5 notes are gold for bathroom attendants and carriage drivers.
Drinks (packages from $35/day), laundry, spa, and optional excursions like Abu Simbel or the balloon. The bar takes cards on most deluxe and luxury ships.
Tutankhamun's tomb (~$20), Seti I (~$60) and Nefertari (~$60) are extra at the sites. Nefertari is the best-preserved tomb in Egypt — say yes.
EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia and many more: $30 sticker at the airport bank counter, or an e-visa online in advance. Passport valid 6+ months.
Both have daily flights from Cairo (1 h) and some direct European charters. We match your arrival day to a departure day so you don't lose a night.
First excursion is the same afternoon; last day ends around 08:00–09:00. Book flights after 12:00 on disembarkation day.
Not included and strongly advised. Egypt's private hospitals in Luxor and Aswan are good; the ship's doctor is on call 24 h.
You're at a temple in the morning, on deck for lunch as the banks slide past, and docked by evening. Ships often moor side by side — you may walk through another ship to reach the shore.
Grouped by language. Private guide upgrades are available on every ship for about $40–60 per day.
Optional, fun and slightly cheesy. The sun deck under the stars is the alternative.
Vegetarian, gluten-free and halal handled easily; tell us about allergies when you book and the kitchen is briefed in writing.
No age limit on motor ships. Connecting or triple cabins on request — we only quote ships that have them free on your dates. Children 2–11 usually pay 50%.
Single supplements run 50–75% of the double rate, but several ships halve or waive it in low season.
Under-80-guest ships and private sail boats are the quiet ones. Tell us — cabins get a welcome upgrade where we can.
Lifts on most deluxe and luxury ships; temples involve uneven ground and steps. Tell us and we'll pick a ship with a lift and lower-deck cabins.
No. Cruises run between Luxor and Aswan. Cairo is added before or after as hotel nights with guided days, plus a one-hour flight — see our Egypt packages, all of which include it.
Two covers Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Citadel and the bazaar. Three adds Saqqara or Alexandria. More than three is for people who love cities.
Yes — fully open, with the Tutankhamun galleries. We book timed tickets in advance; mornings are quieter.
Cairo is a busy, safe city for visitors with a guide and driver, which every package includes. Traffic is the real hazard; cross the road with a local.
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