Classic Nile Cruises

Experience Egypt beyond the postcard

A journey through Egypt is a chance to connect extraordinary monuments with the landscapes and communities around them. Along the Nile, temple visits share the day with riverside scenery, passing villages and time to pause between discoveries. A classic Nile cruise brings these experiences together, making the journey itself part of your holiday.

Build your plans around the places you most want to explore, the number of nights you have available and the pace that suits you. Whether the Nile is the centre of your Egypt trip or one chapter in a longer adventure, the right itinerary leaves room for both discovery and relaxation.

Discover Luxor and Aswan

Luxor invites you to explore Egypt's ancient heritage through its temples and royal burial sites. Depending on your selected itinerary, visits may include Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings or the Temple of Hatshepsut. Each programme lists its own stops, so you can choose a route around the places that interest you most.

Aswan offers a different rhythm, with island scenery and opportunities to explore sites such as Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk. Some programmes also offer an excursion to Abu Simbel. Check the individual journey for the included visits, optional excursions and any additional travel arrangements.

Enjoy the journey between the destinations

Time on the river brings a balance to days spent sightseeing. Watch the scenery change, share a meal and enjoy quieter moments between visits. Depending on the route, journeys may include stops at Edfu and Kom Ombo. The order of visits and sailing times varies by programme and departure.

Choose your itinerary and cruise category

Start with your preferred departure point and duration, then compare the available Standard, Deluxe, Ultra Deluxe and Luxury categories. Read each category's description for the experience and facilities offered, and use the pricing table to compare rates for your travel dates and group size.

Your selection is based on the journey and category. Review the day-by-day itinerary, included services and booking conditions together rather than choosing by the starting price alone. Shorter programmes can suit a focused Nile visit, while a longer stay may allow more time to enjoy the experience.

Make the Nile part of a wider Egypt holiday

Your travels can extend beyond the river. Consider combining the Nile with time in Cairo and Giza, a visit to Alexandria or a Red Sea stay. These additions can bring together ancient landmarks, city experiences and time by the coast within one holiday.

Ask our team about a travel plan that connects the destinations you want to see. Extra nights, flights, transfers and excursions should be confirmed separately unless they are explicitly included in your chosen programme.

Plan around the people travelling with you

Travelling alone, as a couple, with family or with friends can shape the kind of holiday you enjoy. Share your group size, preferred dates and priorities so we can help you compare suitable journeys. If you have children, dietary requirements or accessibility needs, discuss them before booking so the relevant arrangements can be checked.

Prices are shown per person for the stated sailing and vary by travel period, group size and category. Review adult and child rates, inclusions, exclusions and cancellation terms before confirming. Where a price or departure is unavailable, contact us for the options that match your plans.