Join Blue Planet for this bucket-list trip following our Red Sea liveaboard! Cruise down the Nile River on a floating hotel and learn more about the ancient sites and temples we stop at along the way. See the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.  We're cramming as much history and sight-seeing as we can into 1 spectacular week!

Luxor

As the site of the Ancient Egyptian city of Thebes, Luxor has frequently been characterized as the "world's greatest open-air museum." Here you will see the ruins of the temple complexes at Karnak and Luxor, and immediately opposite, across the Nile, lie the monuments, temples and tombs of the West Bank Necropolis, including the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens.  

Nile River Cruise

The Princess Sarah II is a 5 star deluxe Nile cruise ship, the perfect way to explore the historic sites along the Nile. With 70 cabins, a spacious restaurant, a lounge and bar, a sun deck with swimming pool and more, this floating hotel is our home base for 4 nights. We'll have our own Egyptologist guiding us through Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan.

Cairo

After we leave Aswan, we'll spend 3 nights in Cairo at the Steigenberger Pyramids Hotel, right by Giza and the Pyramids and Sphinx. We'll also visit the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Saladin and Coptic Cairo before ending our journey.

Other Activities

One of our favorite activities that we added on last time was a sunrise hot-air balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings. Spectacular!! We also had mint tea and tattoos in a Nubian village after swimming in the Nile near Aswan. There will be plenty of opportunities to pick up souvenirs and gifts too -- papyrus, alabaster, perfumed oils, spices, etc. It's a great place to get your holiday shopping done. 

Travel

We'll transfer from the liveaboard boat in Hurghada via private bus to Luxor on October 12th. From Luxor, we'll spend several nights on the Nile River cruise until we fly from Aswan to Cairo (flight not included, but we'll book it for you).  The tour ends on October 20th in Cairo, from where you can fly home.

Upon cancellation of a reservation for any reason, the refund of the deposit and payments made or due will be contingent upon Blue Planet reselling the participant's reservation. Any refund may also be subject to a cancellation fee and payment of any non-refundable fees imposed by the tour company, dive operator or any other contractor associated with the trip. 

Dive accident insurance is required for all divers on this trip. We strongly recommend travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. Contact us if you need more information. 

Breakfast on the dive liveaboard boat. Transfer to Luxor. Overnight at Sonesta St. George hotel in Luxor. (B) 

Breakfast at hotel. Board the Princess Sarah II Nile cruise. Lunch on board. After lunch tour the Temple of Karnak & Temple of Luxor. Afternoon tea. Dinner. Evening entertainment. Overnight Luxor (B, L, D) 

Breakfast on board then visit the West Bank of Luxor including the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. Sail to Esna. Lunch while sailing. Cross the river locks and continue sailing to Edfu. Afternoon tea. Dinner on board. Disco. Overnight Edfu (B, L, D) 

Breakfast on board then visit the Horus Temple in Edfu. Sail to Kom Ombo while having lunch on board. Visit the Temple Shared by Two Gods, Sobek & Haroeis in Kom Ombo. Return to the ship for afternoon tea and dinner on board. Galabya Party. Overnight Aswan (B, L, D) 

Breakfast on board then visit the High Dam, the Temple of Philae and the Unfinished Obelisk. Buffet lunch. Afternoon Felucca (sail boat) ride around the islands. Dinner on board. Overnight Aswan (B, L, D) 

Breakfast on board then check-out. Staff transfers you to the airport, assists with checking in for flight to Cairo.  (B)  Arriving TBD at Cairo airport. Staff transfers you to the Steigenberger Pyramids Hotel. Dinner cruise. Overnight Cairo (D) 

Breakfast at the hotel. Full day visit to the Pyramids of Giza, followed by lunch. Visit to the Egyptian Museum. Overnight Cairo (B, L)

Breakfast at the hotel. Full day visit to the Citadel of Saladin and Coptic Cairo. Lunch at a local restaurant. Overnight Cairo (B, L) 

Breakfast at the hotel and then transfer to the Cairo airport. (B)