Nile Cruise and Sharm El Sheikh Holiday – Cruise the Nile, Relax in Sharm

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A nile cruise and sharm el sheikh holiday brings together three very different sides of Egypt in one trip: the pyramids and museums of Cairo, a sailing between Luxor and Aswan, and beach time on the Sinai coast. Most itineraries run between nine and fourteen days, giving travelers enough time to move through each stage without feeling rushed. A nile cruise and sharm el sheikh holiday usually opens in Cairo, continues south for the river portion, then finishes with several days by the Red Sea in Sharm El Sheikh. This order lets the trip build from history toward rest, ending on beach days rather than a busy sightseeing schedule.

Most itineraries for this kind of trip begin in Cairo, taking in the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx before flying south to Luxor or Aswan.

From Cairo, this itinerary continues aboard a Nile cruise, sailing between Luxor and Aswan over several days on the water.

The cruise portion usually includes stops at Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of The Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Edfu Temple, and Kom Ombo Temple.

Many itineraries also add time at Philae Temple near Aswan, rounding out the ancient history side of the trip before the flight to the coast.

After the cruise, the trip shifts entirely, with a flight from Luxor or Aswan across to the Sinai Peninsula.

Sharm El Sheikh's coastline is known for its reefs, so diving and snorkeling are often the main draw once the temple sightseeing wraps up.

Naama Bay and Ras Mohammed are common stops during the resort stage, giving travelers easy access to beaches, boat trips, and marine life close to shore.

Most packages include full board on the ship and half or full board at the resort, so meals rarely need extra planning once the trip begins.

Trip length is one of the biggest choices to make. A shorter version of this trip, closer to nine days, usually shortens either the Cairo stage or the beach stay.

Longer itineraries, closer to fourteen days, often add extra nights in Cairo or a fuller stretch of time on the Sinai coast at the end.

Because flights connect each stage, booking this kind of trip slightly ahead of time helps line up the cruise dates with the resort dates.

Some travelers time this kind of trip around the New Year, so hotels and cruise ships along the way may add their own festive touches during that period.

Bastet Travel puts together a full range of options for this kind of trip, matching travelers to flight timing, cabin types, and resort categories that fit their itinerary. Our team also arranges wider Nile River Cruises, Sharm El Sheikh Tours, Cairo Tours and Excursions, and Egypt Tour Packages for the rest of your journey.

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