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Long Nile Cruise from Cairo to Minya & Luxor 13 Days Tour
Sail through Egypt’s hidden treasures on a remarkable 13-day Nile cruise from Cairo to Luxor, blending iconic monuments with rarely visited archaeological sites.
Start City
Cairo
End City
Cairo
Duration
13 Days
Price From
$6924
Tour Overview
The Long Nile Cruise from Cairo to Minya & Luxor – 13 Days Tour offers an extraordinary journey along the Nile, traveling from Cairo through Middle Egypt to Luxor. Unlike standard Nile cruises, this itinerary explores lesser-known historical destinations including Minya, Beni Hassan, Tuna El Gebel, and Tel El Amarna, alongside Egypt’s most celebrated landmarks. Discover pyramids, temples, royal tombs, and ancient cities while enjoying the comfort of an extended Nile cruise experience rich in history, culture, and scenic beauty.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo – Cruise Check-In
Meet & assist at Cairo Airport, transfer to your Nile cruise, check-in, and overnight onboard.
Day 2: Cairo Highlights Tour
Explore the Egyptian Museum, the Giza Pyramids, and the Great Sphinx.
Day 3: Sail to Beni Suef
Relax onboard while cruising south through the Nile Valley toward Beni Suef.
Day 4: Fayoum Excursion
Visit the Hawara Pyramid and the impressive Meidum Pyramid.
Day 5: Minya – Tuna El Gebel & Ashmunein
Discover Tuna El Gebel’s necropolis and the ancient religious center of Ashmunein.
Day 6: Tel El Amarna & Beni Hassan
Explore Akhenaten’s capital city at Tel El Amarna and the remarkable cliffside tombs of Beni Hassan.
Day 7: Sailing to Asyut
Enjoy a peaceful day cruising through Middle Egypt.
Day 8: Sohag & Abydos Temple
Visit the sacred Temple of Abydos, one of Egypt’s most important religious sites.
Day 9: Cruise to Qena
Continue sailing south through locks and Nile landscapes toward Qena.
Day 10: Dendera Temple & Luxor Arrival
Tour the beautifully preserved Temple of Dendera before sailing onward to Luxor.
Day 11: Luxor West Bank
Visit the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and surrounding ancient monuments.
Day 12: Luxor East Bank
Discover Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, two of Egypt’s most magnificent temple complexes.
Day 13: Departure
Breakfast, transfer, and domestic flight from Luxor back to Cairo for final departure.
What's Included & excluded
Included
Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide
Private assistant for mobility support
Spare wheelchair and ramp (if needed)
Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
Lunch at an accessible local restaurant
Bottled mineral water
All service charges and taxes
Not Included
Optional tours or additional activities
Personal expenses
Drinks during meals
Tipping
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