MS Farah Nile Cruise Itineraries & Prices

Arrival to Cairo Airport – Welcome to Egypt

The vacation of your life will begin at the moment of your arrival at Cairo International Airport. Our “King Tut Tours” employee will welcome you at your gate and help you finish your passport control formalities, visa processing, and luggage identification & carry. Then, you will be transferred by a private air-conditioned car to your 5* hotel for checking-in and relaxing.

Dinner Time In the evening, you will begin your tour with a magical dinner cruise on the heavenly Nile as you will get to relax and enjoy a colorful belly dancing show with a folklore band featuring the hypnotic Tannoura spin in keeping with Egypt’s whirling dervishes tradition.

Overnight You will return to your hotel for the overnight.

• Meals: Dinner

• Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Tour to Giza Pyramids & The Egyptian Museum

In the morning, after you have your delicious breakfast, you will join your private Egyptologist tour guide to explore the greatest monuments of ancient Cairo:

Giza Pyramids Complex

The Giza Pyramids Complex has stood proudly for over 4,000 years, making it one of the oldest structures on the face of the planet. It features the three main giant pyramids, multiple smaller queens’ pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the monumental Valley Temple.

The Great Pyramid of Khufu

The Great Pyramid of King Khufu is the last remaining intact wonder of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Built around 2580 BC over a span of 20 years using over 2.3 million stone blocks, it reaches an astonishing height of 147 m (481 ft), serving as a magnificent testament to ancient architectural brilliance.

The Great Sphinx

A colossal statue carved out of a single limestone ridge, the Great Sphinx has the body of a lion and the head of a man, traditionally believed to represent Pharaoh Khafre, symbolizing supreme power and absolute wisdom. It stands at a height of 19 m (66 ft) and a length of 73 m (240 ft).

The Grand Egyptian Museum

An absolute state-of-the-art facility spanning nearly 490,000 square meters, positioned directly in front of the Giza pyramids. It exhibits thousands of years of history, housing massive monuments including the Hanging Obelisk, the 11-meter statue of Ramses II, and the complete, unparalleled treasures of King Tutankhamun.

Lunch Time Proceed to have your lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo. Then we will move to visit:

The Egyptian Museum

Located in the heart of downtown Cairo, this legendary two-floor museum contains the largest, most comprehensive collection of Pharaonic antiquities in the world, displaying priceless items that date back more than 4,000 years.

Overnight Finally, you will return to your hotel for spending the overnight in Cairo.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

• Overnight: Cairo

Fly to Aswan – Board Your Luxury Nile Cruise

Savor a hearty breakfast at your hotel before checking out. You will be escorted to Cairo International Airport to catch your quick domestic flight to the peaceful city of Aswan. Upon arrival, your expert King Tut Tours guide will welcome you, and your spectacular Nile Cruise journey begins with exploring the wonders of Aswan:

The High Dam

The High Dam represents the modern engineering might of the city of Aswan, constructed between 1960 and 1970 during the reign of President Gamal Abdel-Nasser to control the Nile flooding, generate Hydroelectricity, and provide increased water storage.

Philae Temple

Philae Temple is truly the essence of myth, allure, and charm in Aswan, famous for spreading the “Myth of Osiris”. The temple was completely relocated in the 1960s to the island of Agilkia as part of a rescue mission led by UNESCO.

Overnight Following your tours, you will be escorted to embark on your 5-star luxury Nile Cruise, where you will enjoy lunch, dinner, and your first overnight stay on board.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

Tour to Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples

Enjoy your breakfast onboard the cruise ship as it sails smoothly along the Nile towards Kom Ombo:

Kom Ombo Temple

Standing on high ground overlooking the Nile, this unique double temple was constructed during the Ptolemaic dynasty (180-47 BC). It features a perfectly symmetrical architectural design, with one half dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god, and the other half dedicated to Haroeris the elder Horus, the sky god.

Edfu Temple

After sailing to Edfu, you will visit the legendary Temple of Edfu via horse carriage. Dedicated to God Horus, it was built between 237 and 57 BC. It is celebrated as the absolute most well-preserved temple in all of Egypt, retaining its massive pylon and breathtaking inner halls.

Overnight Savor a delicious dinner onboard as the cruise continues sailing towards the historical city of Luxor, where you will spend the night onboard.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

Explore Luxor Wonders – Fly Back to Cairo

Savor your final breakfast onboard before checking out of the cruise. You will join your private guide to explore the spectacular open-air museum of Luxor:

Valley of the Kings

The final resting place of the greatest kings and queens of Egypt’s New Kingdom (1570-1070 BC). This world-renowned UNESCO site holds 63 rock-cut royal tombs filled with enchanting decorations and treasures of pharaohs like Rameses the Great and King Tutankhamun.

Queen Hatshepsut Temple

Known as Djoser-Djeseru (Holy of Holies), this classical three-tiered architectural masterpiece was designed in 1479 BC to showcase the supreme might and successful reign of Queen Hatshepsut.

Colossi of Memnon

Two massive quartzite sandstone statues standing at 18 m (60 ft) tall and weighing 720 tons each, depicting Pharaoh Amenhotep III. They were legendary in the Greco-Roman era for producing acoustic musical sounds at dawn.

Lunch Time Enjoy a fantastic lunch at a local restaurant on a Nile island, followed by a visit to the East Bank:

Karnak Temple

The largest religious man-made complex on Earth, spanning over 4,000 years of historical construction. It served as the major center of worship for the ancient Egyptian empire, dedicated primarily to the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu.

Flight to Cairo Following your incredible tours, you will be escorted to Luxor Airport to board your domestic flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will check into your 5* hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

• Flight: From Luxor to Cairo

• Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Tour to Alexandria Attractions

After an early breakfast, you will drive to the classical Mediterranean pearl city of Alexandria with your private guide to discover its grand monuments:

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

An extraordinary 2nd-century AD Roman necropolis carved deep into the ground across three stories, fusing Hellenistic and Roman artistic design with ancient Egyptian Pharaonic styles, ranked as one of the seven wonders of the Middle Ages.

Pompey’s Pillar

The largest monolith column built outside of Rome, standing at an impressive 28 m tall, made entirely of pure red granite and erected in honor of Emperor Diocletian.

Qaitbay Citadel

A spectacular 15th-century maritime fortress constructed by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay on the precise location of the legendary Pharos Lighthouse of Alexandria, utilizing its salvaged stone blocks.

Lunch Time Savor an exquisite seafood lunch at a premium restaurant in Alexandria, before visiting:

Alexandria Library

A modern architectural wonder and one of the largest trilingual libraries in the world, holding millions of books in Arabic, English, and French, alongside beautiful art galleries and rare manuscripts.

Overnight You will be driven back in total comfort to your hotel in Cairo for your final overnight stay.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

• Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Final Departure from Egypt

Savor your final breakfast at the hotel in Cairo before completing your check-out process. Your dedicated King Tut Tours representative will arrive with a private air-conditioned vehicle to transfer you smoothly to Cairo International Airport. Our team will handle your departure formalities, luggage, and check-in assistance, ensuring a flawless farewell as you board your flight home with unforgettable memories.

• Meals: Breakfast