Why the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo appear on nearly every Nile cruise itinerary. Drawing on years of designing itineraries across Egypt, our team has put together the practical detail travelers actually need before booking.

Most Nile cruise packages include all meals, a shared buffet or set-menu dining room, and guided shore excursions at each temple stop, though alcoholic drinks and tipping are typically extra.

Kom Ombo's temple, dedicated jointly to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus, is one of the best-preserved Ptolemaic-era temples in Egypt and a highlight of most Nile cruise itineraries.

Onboard entertainment on a Nile cruise often includes a galabeya party, where passengers wear traditional Egyptian dress, along with folkloric dance performances and occasional lectures on ancient Egyptian history.

Egypt Rest Tours designs private, expert-guided itineraries built around exactly this kind of Nile cruise planning — reach out to our travel consultants to start planning your trip.