Nile River cruise

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The Nile is the longest river in the world and one of the most famous, with numerous wonderful sights along its banks and within easy reach of ports. It runs right through Cairo, the capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa. On an Egypt river cruise, passengers can experience the breathtaking sights that flank the river. As such, Nile River cruises are among the best in the world for a river cruise holiday filled with historic sights and wide-ranging culture.

Egypt Nile River cruises offer the opportunity to witness some of the most breathtaking sights in Egypt, travelling from Cairo in the north to Aswan in the south. Several river cruise lines offer itineraries in the region, providing a wide range of options to choose from. Travelling along the Nile River offers the opportunity to discover remarkable landmarks while enjoying incredible luxury in a truly breathtaking setting. Be sure to explore our River Nile cruise holidays.

Nile River Cruise Destinations

A Nile River cruise passes through a fantastic array of stunning river cruise destinations across Africa. Cross Egypt and explore ancient landmarks and picturesque riverside locations. 

Cairo

Cairo is undoubtedly the main attraction on any River Nile cruise holiday. It’s a magnificent city, ranked as one of the world's top 20 largest and offering a fantastic blend of cultures. It’s probably most famous for being a hub for exploring various sites pertaining to ancient Egypt but these days it also has plenty of contemporary attractions and places to experience as well.

Many of the excursions on an Africa river cruise in Cairo do focus on the more ancient landmarks, as they cover the most popular parts of Egypt as a whole. You can travel to Giza to see the Great Pyramids and the iconic Sphinx. In the city of Cairo itself, there is also the Egyptian Museum, which documents the history of the city and the country as a whole.

Luxor

Similarly, Luxor is another city along the Nile where numerous river cruises stop, allowing travellers to explore the fascinating landmarks that are renowned around the world. In particular, the Valley of the Kings, where most of the pharaohs of Ancient Egypt are buried, and the Temples of Karnak and Luxor prove to be extremely popular, along with the Luxor Museum, the Colossi of Memnon and the Museum of Mummification.

Aswan

Aswan is often the most southerly city visited on Nile River cruises. This attractive and lively hub regularly serves as either the turning point or final destination for numerous itineraries. See the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest ancient bedrock obelisk that would have stood at over 40 metres tall if completed. You can also explore the Nubian Museum, home to many treasures, and the numerous Tombs of the Nobles on the west bank, or take an excursion to Agilkia Island, where you’ll have the chance to see the Philae Temple.

These are the three major city ports, but there are others visited depending on who you choose to sail with, including Kom Ombo, home of the Kom Ombo Temple, and Edfu, with its own Temple dedicated to the falcon god Horus.