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Mirages of the desert and reflections of the Nile: cruise on the sacred river and stay in Cairo

Main features
Boat type: cruise liner
Number of cabins: 64
Maximum capacity: 138 travelers

Cabins

Double cabin
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Double cabin with twin beds or a double bed with the following facilities: internal telephone system, satellite colour TV, centralised air conditioning with individual control in each cabin, private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, minibar (at an extra charge) and electronic safe.
NB : The pictures, information, and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The itinerary and program indicated may be modified without notice for technical reasons (captain's decision).

Itinerary

Cairo
Participants meet at the airport. Check-in and boarding formalities, then take off for Cairo.... more+ Welcome on arrival and assistance with entry formalities by our local partner. Cairo is the capital of Egypt, also known as Umm al-Dunya ("Mother of the World"). It is the most populous city in Africa. Despite its somewhat dilapidated appearance, which gives the impression of having traveled back in time, one quickly becomes attached to the charm of Cairo and its inhabitants. The capital is the first stop on your trip to Egypt, where you will discover its cultural treasures... Transfer to the hotel. Check-in and overnight stay at the hotel. Note: Air travel may be overnight on both the outward and return journeys. 
Accommodation: Overnight stay in hotel included more+
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Lunch
Diner
Cairo Luxor
Breakfast. Depending on flight schedules, transfer to Cairo airport. Assistance with check-in and... more+ boarding formalities, then take off for Luxor. Arrival in Luxor.
Luxor: ancient Thebes, the city of a hundred gates of the god Amun, capital of Upper Egypt and the entire country during the 18th dynasty. Transfer to your cruise ship. Lunch on board. Dinner and overnight stay on board. 
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Diner
Luxor
Breakfast on board. Departure to cross the Nile and visit the Theban Necropolis. The Valley of the... more+ Kings, where you will visit two tombs of kings and one of a queen.
From the 18th dynasty onwards, and throughout the New Kingdom, the pharaohs were no longer buried in temples or monuments dedicated to their final journey. It was on the other side of the Nile, on the west bank, the land of the Afterlife, that Thutmose I and all the pharaohs who succeeded him decided to be buried. Gone were the colossal monuments such as the pyramids, and even the mastabas used during the Old Kingdom, replaced by tombs carved into the rock, whose entrances were carefully sealed and camouflaged. The main motivation was undoubtedly to escape tomb robbers.
OPTIONAL: Visit to the Temple of Medinet Habu (included in the "EXCURSION PACKAGE 1" package). Visit to the Temple of Medinet Habu. Medinet Habu is the Arabic name for the site that the Egyptians called Djémé.
The funerary temple of Ramses III is the most accomplished example of monumental art under the Ramessids. The last great builder of ancient Egypt, the pharaoh undertook the reopening of the major construction sites abandoned since Ramses II, and built the vast royal temple of Medinet Habu, south of the Theban necropolis.
Ramses III had his Castle of Millions of Years built, the most significant complex of ancient Egyptian ruins after Karnak, on the site of one of the earliest centers of the Theban religion, closely associated with the cult of Amun. Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, the only funerary monuments of Amenhotep III. Known for their imposing architecture, these ruins have been visited by emperors and travelers throughout the ages. Standing 18 meters high and weighing 1,300 tons, they were named the Colossi of Memnon by the Greeks because of the legend of the Oracle of Memnon. Lunch on board. Dinner and overnight stay on board. 
Included activities: Visit of the Valley of the Queens, Visit to the valley of the kings, more+
Optional services: Excursion pack: Medinet Habou temple, Luxor t... more+
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Lunch
Diner
Luxor Edfu Kom Ombo
After breakfast on board, enjoy a moment of relaxation on the boat as we sail to Edfu.
On... more+ arrival, lunch on board before setting off to discover the majestic Ptolemaic Temple of Horus, one of the best preserved in ancient Egypt. Built from 237 BC under Ptolemy III and completed almost two centuries later under Ptolemy XII, it rests on the foundations of an earlier temple dedicated to Thutmes III. This sanctuary is dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god and son of Isis and Osiris. As soon as you enter, the great pylon impresses with its immense reliefs representing the king and the gods, while two majestic black granite falcons, symbolising Horus, stand guard.
After this immersion in history, return on board for the sail to Kom Ombo.
Dinner and overnight on the boat, lulled by the waters of the Nile. 
Included activities: Visit of the temple of Horus, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Kom Ombo Aswan
After breakfast on board, departure for a visit to the Ptolemaic Temple of Kom Ombo, a sanctuary... more+ unique in ancient Egypt in that it combines two temples into one. Built in the Ptolemaic period on the remains of a New Kingdom temple, it stands on a hill overlooking the majestic Nile.
Its distinctive feature lies in its dual cult: on one side, Haroëris, ‘Horus the Elder’, the falcon god, and on the other, Sobek, the crocodile god. This duality is perfectly illustrated by the architecture of the temple, with its two entrances, two parallel corridors and two perfectly symmetrical sanctuaries. At the entrance, the sculpted columns still retain their bright colours, while a chapel dedicated to Hathor houses crocodile mummies, a reminder of the importance of the cult of Sobek.
After this immersion in history, sail to Aswan, capital of Nubia.
Lunch on board, followed by a visit to the Temple of Philae, a jewel of antiquity located on the island of Agilka and nicknamed the ‘Pearl of the Nile’. This sanctuary, entirely dedicated to Isis, was saved from the waters thanks to a huge rescue operation carried out by UNESCO in the 1960s, after the construction of the Aswan High Dam.
The day continues with a visit to a papyrus institute and a jewellery shop, where you can discover the refined art of ancient Egypt through creations in gold, silver and semi-precious stones.
Return on board for dinner and overnight. 
Included activities: Visit of the temple of Kom Ombo, Visit to the temple of Philae, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Aswan
Breakfast on board. Free morning on the boat. OPTIONAL: ABU SIMBEL (by coach).
An exceptional site... more+ located 260 km south of Aswan, this great temple was saved by UNESCO in 1969. The colossi of Ramses, the largest in Egypt, carved into the cliff face and dedicated to the most famous gods of Pharaonic Egypt: AMON RE, RAMSES, and PTAH.
The Great Temple dedicated to the god Amun-Re and the Temple of Hathor. Lunch on board. Afternoon at leisure. OPTIONAL: Mini-cruise on a felucca and visit to Lord Kitchener's botanical garden (included in the "EXCURSION PACKAGE 1" package).
Mini-cruise on a felucca, the only way to reach the left bank and the islands of Kitchener or Elephantine, true jewels of the river. Let yourself be lulled by the breeze and sail in the calm blue waters of the ancient Nile. Stop at Kitchener Island and visit its famous botanical garden, where the most beautiful varieties of plants and trees attract a multitude of birds. Marvel at the royal palms, sycamores, and ebony trees in this sumptuous floral park. Dinner and overnight stay on board the boat. OPTIONAL: Sound and Light show at Philae Temple. 
Included activities: Visit to the Temple of Amun, Visit to the Temple of Hathor, more+
Optional services: Visit the temples of Abu Simbel, Sound and li... more+
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Lunch
Diner
Aswan Edfu
On board the ship, the day begins with a delicious breakfast, offering a variety of tasty dishes to... more+ enjoy while admiring the peaceful scenery of the Nile. The cruise continues towards Edfu, giving passengers time to relax and enjoy the ship's facilities. A refined lunch is served on board, inviting you to enjoy a moment of conviviality and gustatory pleasure. The afternoon is free, ideal for lounging on deck, enjoying a cool drink or simply contemplating the banks of the river. In the evening, an elegant dinner is served, followed by a comfortable night on board, lulled by the gentle motion of the boat. 
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Lunch
Diner
Edfu Luxor
The day begins with breakfast on board, followed by a free morning, ideal for relaxing and enjoying... more+ the boat's facilities. At lunchtime, a delicious meal is served on board before setting off to explore the majestic Temple of Karnak. This sanctuary, the most theological ever built, has seen a succession of Egypt's greatest kings, such as Sethi I, Ramses II, Thutmose III, and Ramses III, paying homage to the god Amun for over 2,000 years. Its current name, "Karnak," meaning "fortress," dates back to the Islamic conquest.
Optionally, the tour continues with the Temple of Luxor (included in the "EXCURSION PACKAGE 1" package), built to glorify the god Amun Ra. Every year, a large procession linked this temple to that of Karnak to celebrate the symbolic marriage of Amun to his wife Mut. Built during the reigns of Amenhotep III and Ramses II, it was once adorned with two monumental obelisks, one of which was given to France in 1831 by Mehemet Ali and now stands in the Place de la Concorde in Paris.
After this fascinating immersion in Pharaonic history, return to the boat for an evening of comfort and relaxation, with a refined dinner followed by a peaceful night on board. 
Included activities: Visit to Karnak temple, more+
Optional services: Visit to the Luxor temple more+
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Lunch
Diner
Luxor Cairo
The day begins with breakfast on board, offering a final moment of relaxation on the boat before... more+ departure. After lunch served on board, passengers are transferred to Luxor airport, depending on flight times. Assistance is provided with check-in and boarding formalities before take-off for Cairo. On arrival, a transfer is organised to the hotel, where travellers can make themselves comfortable. The evening continues with a delicious dinner, before a restful night at the hotel, marking the end of a day of transition between Luxor and the Egyptian capital. 
Accommodation: Overnight stay in hotel included more+
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Lunch
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Cairo
Breakfast. Visit to the new GRAND CAIRO MUSEUM (Grand Egyptian Museum or GEM). Announced in 1992,... more+ construction of the museum began in 2005 and it officially opened its doors on November 1, 2025.
The museum houses a collection of Egyptian artifacts from different periods of Egyptian civilization. It is estimated to contain more than 100,000 objects, at least 20,000 of which are on display for the first time.
The complete collection of Tutankhamun's treasure is on display for the first time in one place: 5,398 pieces presented in a dedicated 7,500 m² space. Lunch.
Visit to the citadel of Saladin el Awouby and the Mosque of Mehmet Ali (built between 1830 and 1849, it is so white that it is nicknamed the "Alabaster Mosque") with a large clock in the center of the courtyard, a gift from King Louis Philippe of France to Mehmet Ali. Its Belvedere offers a panoramic view of the city of Cairo.
Stroll through the souks of Khan el Khalili. Built in the 14th century, this colorful bazaar displays folk goods made of copper, wood inlaid with mother-of-pearl, clothing embroidered with pearls and gold and silver thread, and a selection of oriental handicrafts. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. 
Accommodation: Overnight stay in hotel included more+
Included activities: Visit to Saladin's citadel, Visit to the Mohamed Ali mosque, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Cairo
The day begins with breakfast before exploring the Giza plateau, the symbol of ancient Egypt. Here... more+ you will discover the pyramids of Kheops, the most imposing, Khephren, which appears higher because of its location, and Mykerinos, which is more modest. Opposite them, the Sphinx, carved from a single block, has watched over these monuments for millennia.
After lunch with a view of the pyramids, the tour continues to Memphis, the former Pharaonic capital, where a few remains remain, including an alabaster sphinx. Then on to Saqqara, a vast necropolis housing the Step Pyramid of Djeser, the first attempt at a pyramid in history.
In the evening, return to the hotel for dinner and a final break before departure. Depending on the schedule, the night is spent at the hotel or on board the plane, bringing a fascinating day in Egypt to a close. 
Included activities: Visit to the Giza Plateau, Visit Saqqara and Memphis, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Cairo
Depending on flight times, transfer to Cairo airport for check-in and boarding formalities. After... more+ these formalities, take off for France. Arrival in Paris will be either the same day or the following day, depending on airline schedules, bringing to a close a journey rich in discoveries in the heart of Egypt. 
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Lunch
Diner

included

The price includes
Paris / Cairo / Paris on Air France, Lufthansa via Frankfurt and/or Düsseldorf and/or Munich or Turkish Airlines via Istanbul
Cairo / Luxor / Cairo on special Nile Air flights
Transfer airport / boat / hotel / airport
Transport during excursions
French-speaking Egyptologist guide
Airport taxes
Hotel taxes
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
Hotels included in the program
The price does not include
Prepaid SIM card
Comprehensive insurance
Visa fees
All beverages on board (water, coffee, tea, etc.)
Excursion package: Medinet Habu Temple, Luxor Temple, mini felucca cruise, and Kitchener's Garden (must be booked before departure) : 75 € / people
Airfare supplement from Nice : 150 € / people
Personal expenses
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Additional information
Departures from other cities (Marseille, Bordeaux, Lyon, Nantes, Nice, or Toulouse) are possible with an additional charge
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request
Activities and excursions upon request more+

Activities

Visit of the Valley of the Queens
included
Visit to the valley of the kings
included
Visit to the Colossi of Memnon
included
Visit of the temple of Horus
included
Visit of the temple of Kom Ombo
included
Visit to the temple of Philae
included
Visit to a Papyrus Institute
included
Visit to the Temple of Amun
included
Visit to the Temple of Hathor
included
Visit to Karnak temple
included
Visit to Saladin's citadel
included
Visit to the Mohamed Ali mosque
included
Visit of the Khan El Khalili market
included
Visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
included
Visit to the Giza Plateau
included
Visit Saqqara and Memphis
included
Excursion pack: Medinet Habou temple, Luxor temple, mini felucca cruise and Kitchener garden
Not included
Visit the temples of Abu Simbel
Not included
Sound and light show at Philae Temple
Not included
Visit to the Luxor temple
Not included
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