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The Nile, Hurghada and Cairo, a complete journey, between ancient temples, sunny beaches and a vibrant metropolis

Main characteristics
Type of boat: kreuzfahrtschiff
Number of cabins: 64
Maximum capacity: 138 travelers

Cabs

Double cabin
Capacity: 2 Beds 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 photos, information and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The indicated itinerary and program may be modified without prior notice for technical reasons (decision of the captain).

Sailing itineraries

Cairo
Upon arrival at the airport, participants will meet up for check-in and boarding formalities before... see+ taking off for Cairo. After a flight that can be taken overnight, they will be welcomed on arrival and assisted by our local partner with the procedures for entering Egyptian territory. The capital of Egypt, Cairo, nicknamed Umm al-Dunya ("Mother of the World"), is the most populous city in Africa. Its unique atmosphere, blending modernity with traces of the past, immediately captivates visitors. This fascinating megalopolis is the first stop on your journey to discover Egypt's cultural treasures. After these first impressions, a transfer will take you to the hotel, where participants will settle in for their first night in the heart of Egypt. 
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the hotel included see+
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Cairo
Breakfast. Visit to the Giza Plateau, symbol of ancient Egypt, with the famous pyramids of: Cheops... see+ (the largest, built around 2650 BC), one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one to have stood the test of time. For more than 40 centuries, it was the tallest monument built by man, with a height of 146 meters. The Pyramid of Khafre appears taller than that of Khufu, but in reality it is slightly shorter; it is its more pronounced angle of inclination and its location on slightly higher ground that give this impression.
Mycerinus, tomb of King Mycerinus, is much smaller than the other two pyramids, with a height of 66 meters. The Sphinx (lion with a mast top of Pharaoh), enigmatic guardian of the tombs and the temple, faces east to protect the tombs from looters. It is 73 meters long and 20 meters high and was carved from a single block of stone. Visit a perfume shop where you will be enchanted by the scents and the blown glass bottles. Then you will stop at a papyrus institute, where you will watch a demonstration of how it is made.
The papyrus stem is peeled and cut into strips, which are then soaked in water for 6 hours to soften them. They are then intertwined and placed under a press. The sugar and starch contained in the stems solidify the whole thing into a flexible and resistant material, renowned for being tear-proof. Once dry, the papyrus is ready to be used as a medium for writing or painting. Lunch during the excursion.
Visit to the new GRAND CAIRO MUSEUM (Grand Egyptian Museum or GEM). Announced in 1992, 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 space of 7,500 m². Dinner. Overnight at the hotel. 
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the hotel included see+
Included activities: Visit to a Papyrus Institute, Visit to the Giza Plateau, see+
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Cairo Luxor
Breakfast. Departure for Cairo airport and flight to Luxor. Arrival in Luxor and transfer to the... see+ side of your cruise ship. Departure for the crossing of the Nile to visit the Theban Necropolis. The Valley of the 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 vaults carved into the rock, whose entrances were carefully sealed and camouflaged. The main motivation was undoubtedly to escape tomb robbers.
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 m high and weighing 1,300 mastheads, they were named the Colossi of Memnon by the Greeks because of the legend of the Oracle of Memnon.
Lunch on the side of the boat. 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 sites of the Theban religion, closely associated with the cult of Amun. Dinner and overnight stay on the side of the boat. 
Included activities: Visit of the Valley of the Queens, Visit to the valley of the kings, see+
Optional services: Excursion pack: Medinet Habou temple, Luxor t... see+
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Luxor Edfou Kom Ombo
After breakfast, enjoy a moment of relaxation on board as we sail towards Edfu. Let yourself be... see+ carried away by the tranquillity of the Nile and admire the scenery as it passes slowly by.
Lunch is served on board before setting off to discover the majestic Ptolemaic Temple of Horus, one of the largest and best preserved in ancient Egypt. Built in 237 BC under Ptolemy III and completed almost two centuries later under Ptolemy XII, this temple was erected on the site of a sanctuary dedicated to Thutmes III. It honours Horus, the falcon-headed god and son of Isis and Osiris. The entrance is via an imposing pylon decorated with reliefs representing the king and the gods, giving access to a vast courtyard whose walls record the rites performed by the sovereign. At the entrance, two majestic black granite falcons, symbols of the god Horus, stand guard.
Back on board, the cruise continues towards Kom Ombo. In the evening, dinner and overnight on the boat, lulled by the gentle flow of the Nile. 
Included activities: Visit of the temple of Horus, see+
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Kom Ombo Assouan
After breakfast on board, departure for the fascinating Ptolemaic temple of Kom Ombo, a unique site... see+ in ancient Egypt. Perched on a hill 15 metres above the Nile, this exceptional temple is distinguished by its dual dedication: to Haroeris (*Horus the Great* or *Horus the Ancient*), the falcon god, and to Sobek, the fearsome crocodile god. This duality is reflected throughout the temple's architecture, with two entrances, two parallel corridors and symmetrically organised rooms leading to a double sanctuary. In front of the entrance, sculpted columns still bear traces of their original colours, testifying to the splendour of the Ptolemaic period. To the right of the temple, the chapel of Hathor houses a number of crocodile mummies, a reminder of the importance of the cult of Sobek in the region.
Back on board, lunch is served as the cruise resumes towards Aswan. Take advantage of this navigation to admire the peaceful landscapes of the Nile. In the evening, dinner and overnight on board, in the spellbinding atmosphere of the sacred river. 
Included activities: Visit of the temple of Kom Ombo, see+
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Assouan
Breakfast on the side of the boat. Free morning on the boat. OPTIONAL: ABU SIMBEL (by coach). An... see+ exceptional site 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: AMUN-RE, RAMSES, and PTAH. The Great Temple dedicated to the god Amun-Re, the Temple of Hathor.
Lunch on the side of the boat. OPTIONAL: Mini-cruise on a felucca and visit to Lord Kitchener's botanical garden (included in the "EXCURSION PACK 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 as you sail along 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 shafts in this sumptuous floral park.
Dinner and overnight stay on the side of the boat. OPTIONAL: Sound and Light show at Philae Temple. 
Included activities: Visit to the Temple of Amun, Visit to the Temple of Hathor, see+
Optional services: Visit the temples of Abu Simbel, Sound and li... see+
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Assouan Edfou
After breakfast on board, departure for a visit to the temple of Philae, a jewel set on the island... see+ of Agilka, nicknamed the ‘Pearl of the Nile’. This sanctuary, entirely dedicated to the goddess Isis, was saved from the waters after the construction of the Aswan High Dam in the 1960s. Thanks to a major UNESCO project, the monuments on the ancient island of Philae were dismantled stone by stone and rebuilt 400 metres downstream. This Ptolemaic temple has retained its Naos, the stone tabernacle that once housed the statue of the deity.
After this fascinating visit, a stop at a jeweller's gives you the chance to discover Egyptian craftsmanship, where gold, silver and semi-precious stones such as lapis lazuli are worked into magnificent jewellery inspired by ancient symbols: scarabs, Ankhs, cartouches and the eye of Horus.
Back on board, lunch and sail to Edfu. Enjoy the rest of the day relaxing and admiring the peaceful Nile landscape. In the evening, dinner and overnight on board, lulled by the waves of the sacred river.
In the evening, dinner and overnight on board. For an extra touch of magic, there is an optional trip to the Sound and Light Show at the Temple of Philae, offering a spellbinding immersion in the history of this sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Isis. 
Included activities: Visit to the temple of Philae, see+
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Edfou Esna Luxor
After breakfast on board, enjoy a day's sailing along the Nile, punctuated by the gentle flow of... see+ the river and the spellbinding landscapes that pass before your eyes. This free time on board is an invitation to relax: take a seat on deck to admire the lush green banks, immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere of the Nile or let yourself be tempted by a moment of conviviality on board.
Lunch is served on board, offering a gourmet break before continuing your serene crossing. In the evening, a convivial dinner precedes another night on board, lulled by the lapping waters of the sacred river. 
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Luxor
Breakfast on the side of the boat.
Luxor: ancient Thebes, the city of a hundred gates of the god... see+ Amun, capital of Upper Egypt and the entire country during the 18th dynasty. The day will be devoted to visiting one of two world-famous temples, both dedicated to the god Amun-Re, master of the gods and lord of the Theban triad: the Temple of Karnak.
The most theological ever built here over 2,000 years, the faith of men paid homage to the same god: Amun. The greatest kings (Seti I, Ramses II, Thutmose III, Ramses III) succeeded one another here. The name "Karnak," which means "fortress," dates back to the Islamic conquest.
Visit to an alabaster carving workshop. In ancient Egypt, alabaster was highly prized and used for everyday accessories such as ointment and perfume jars, but also for canopic jars, which contained the organs of the deceased, extracted during the mummification ritual. It is easy to work with and produces objects of beautiful transparency. Cut into thin sheets, alabaster is transparent enough to be used as glass for small windows. OPTIONAL: Visit to Luxor Temple (included in the "EXCURSION PACK 1" package).
Visit to Luxor Temple. It was built to glorify the god Amun-Ra, who celebrated his wedding anniversary each year with his wife Mut. The procession left the Temple of Karnak and followed the banks of the Nile to Luxor. The latter was built during the reign of the two pharaohs Amenhotep III and Ramses II. Two obelisks adorned the entrance: they were given to France in 1831 by Mehemet Ali; one is still in situ, the other stands in Place de la Concorde in Paris. Lunch on board. Free afternoon. Dinner and night on board. 
Included activities: Visit to Karnak temple, see+
Optional services: Visit to the Luxor temple see+
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Luxor Hurghada
In the morning, after a delicious breakfast on board, departure by coach for Hurghada, where you... see+ will be transferred to your hotel. A tasty lunch awaits you before a well-deserved afternoon of relaxation on the Red Sea's heavenly beaches. Take this opportunity to discover the magnificent seabed, with its schools of vibrant coral and multicoloured fish swimming in crystal-clear waters. In the evening, dinner will be served at the hotel, followed by a restful night to prepare you for the adventures to come. 
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the hotel included see+
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Hurghada
After a hearty breakfast, enjoy a free day at the hotel, ideally located on the shores of the Red... see+ Sea. You can relax in total serenity, explore the surroundings at your own pace or simply savour the pleasures of the hotel. Whether you choose to relax by the sea or take advantage of the facilities on offer, this day is the perfect opportunity to recharge your batteries. At the end of the day, you'll be comfortably accommodated at the hotel, ready for a relaxing night's sleep. 
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the hotel included see+
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Hurghada Cairo
After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, departure for Cairo. En route, you will be served lunch... see+ before continuing your journey. On arrival, you will have the pleasure of strolling through the famous souks of Khan el Khalili. This historic bazaar, built in the 14th century, is a real treat for the senses. You'll discover an explosion of colour, with stalls brimming with folkloric wares such as copper objects, mother-of-pearl-inlaid wood, clothes embroidered with pearls, gold and silver, and a wide selection of handmade oriental crafts. In the evening, dinner will be served before, depending on your flight schedule, you spend the night in the hotel or on the plane. 
Included activities: Visit of the Khan El Khalili market, see+
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Cairo
Depending on flight times, transfer to Cairo airport for check-in and boarding formalities. You... see+ will then take your flight to France. On arrival in France, you will be welcomed back after an unforgettable stay.
Important note: Depending on airline schedules, you may depart either on day 13, arriving in Paris the same day, or in the evening of day 13, arriving in Paris the following day, day 14. 
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The price includes
Paris / Cairo / Paris on scheduled flights with Air France, Lufthansa via Munich (or Frankfurt) or Alitalia via Rome
Cairo/Luxor on Air Cairo, Egyptair or Nile Air flights
French-speaking Egyptologist guide
Hotel taxes
Airport taxes
Transport during excursions
Transfer airport / hotel / airport
The 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.)
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Further information
Departures possible from other cities (Marseille, Bordeaux, Lyon, Nantes, Nice, or Toulouse) with a supplement
Optional services
Flights not included in the program are available on request
Activities and excursions on request see+

Activities

Visit to a Papyrus Institute
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Visit to the Giza Plateau
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Visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
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Visit of the Valley of the Queens
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Visit to the valley of the kings
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Visit to the Colossi of Memnon
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Visit of the temple of Horus
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Visit of the temple of Kom Ombo
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Visit to the Temple of Amun
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Visit to the Temple of Hathor
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Visit to the temple of Philae
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Visit to Karnak temple
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Visit of the Khan El Khalili market
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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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