Cruise Advice
Duration
11 Nights
Journey Type
Sailing from Egypt
Ports
9 Ports
1-2 February
Setting sail from Cairo
We love this noisy, dusty, busy city. Expect a warm welcome everywhere you go - Egypt goes through hard times so often that its tourism industry suffers a constant roller-coaster ride of highs and lows. More or less everyone has a financial interest in ensuring tourists continue to visit, and the country, and Cairo itself, really has so much to offer. The highlight of your stay may well be the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, but don't neglect a visit to the Egyptian Museum, which has a truly stupendous collection of ancient artefacts, including the Tutankhamen treasures.
Our tip
Go for the VIP meet and assist on arrival at Cairo airport – money well spent for a totally relaxing start.
3 February
Egypt: Luxor
Prepare to be amazed – the thin belt of greenery along the banks of the Nile in Upper Egypt gives Luxor a lush setting for an extraordinary collection of tombs, temple complexes and stone structures that hint at the magnificence of this former Ancient Egyptian capital.
4 February
Egypt: Dendera
5 February
Egypt: Luxor
Prepare to be amazed – the thin belt of greenery along the banks of the Nile in Upper Egypt gives Luxor a lush setting for an extraordinary collection of tombs, temple complexes and stone structures that hint at the magnificence of this former Ancient Egyptian capital.
6 February
Egypt: Kom Ombo
7-8 February
Egypt: Aswan
Egypt's southernmost city, Aswan, is where the Nile is at its most majestic. Many monuments and sites are within easy reach, such as the temple of Philae and the Aga Khan Mausoleum. The souk is the perfect place to shop for gifts to take home, but also to learn more about the people who shop here daily.
9 February
Egypt: Esna
10 February
Egypt: Luxor
Prepare to be amazed – the thin belt of greenery along the banks of the Nile in Upper Egypt gives Luxor a lush setting for an extraordinary collection of tombs, temple complexes and stone structures that hint at the magnificence of this former Ancient Egyptian capital.
11-12 February
Arriving in Cairo
Don't miss
It sort of goes without saying, but don’t miss the pyramids and sphinx at Giza, and the Egyptian Museum – even if you don’t normally visit museums.
Your home from home
The River Tosca is a spacious vessel providing all the modern comfort you require, with a touch of Egyptian-inspired elegance.
What we love
With large suites and wonderful public areas this is a delightful vessel from which to explore the treasures of the Nile.
| Capacity | 82 Guests |
|---|---|
| Crew | 60 Staff |
| Style | Relaxed and informal during the day, giving way to an elegant evening atmosphere. |
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Tailor-make your trip
Ways to make it better
Our favourite hotel in Cairo
Difficult choice, but we are going for the Mena House: book a Pyramid view room.
