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Upper Egypt/Nile Cruise

Upper Egypt, sometimes known as Middle Egypt, is located on the western side of the Nile River.  Upper Egypt is a prime location, south of Cairo and lying near the Red Sea, which is its eastern border. The land of Upper Egypt has a lot to offer travelers and adventurers alike; however, one of the most fulfilling ways to fully explore all that ancient Egypt has to offer is to take a Nile cruise, and the best place to start is Upper Egypt.

From a city like Aswan, Nile cruise adventures begin and travel up and down the ancient river, stopping at all sorts of impressive destinations like Thebes, Luxor, Esna, Kom Ombo, and Edfu.  There are a variety of cruises to choose from, but Ker & Downey has sought out the best and most luxurious of cruises to help you in choosing. From style, adventure, luxury and history, Upper Egypt and Ker & Downey cover it all!

Properties

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Ultimate Egypt

Explore the Nile in luxury aboard the Oberoi Zahra, one of the finest luxury vessels to cruise the mighty river. This 11-night luxury adventure takes you on a tour of Cairo’s greatest sights before continuing on a seven-night journey along the breathtaking waters of the great river … Read more

From $7,445 per person/sharing

11 nights / 12 days

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Glimpses of Egypt

The perfect itinerary for the luxury traveler in a time crunch, this six-night journey gives you a taste of Egypt’s finest, with touring in Cairo and three nights cruising the Nile in style aboard the Sonesta St. George … Read more

From $3,570 per person/sharing

6 nights / 7 days

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Wonders of the Nile

Uncover the Wonders of the Nile on a 12-day tour through the mysteries of the ancient world. From the towering Pyramids, to the shores of the Nile and the beaches of the Red Sea, Egypt’s most sacred sites are yours to explore … Read more

From $7,670 per person/sharing

11 nights / 12 days

Activities

  • Nile cruise
  • Sightseeing
  • Luxor and Karnak temples
  • The Valley of the Kings
  • Aswan tours