Nile river cruises are available on their own or as part of a tour to Egypt. Aswan or Luxor is the most common starting and ending point for most boat cruises, and the length of the journey can range from 4 days to 14 days. A trip to Luxor's treasures, ensured by sailing north, is the highlight of the journey.

Adventure Life features Long Nile Cruises, which departs from Cairo and flies directly to Aswan or Luxor, include two nights in Giza prior to the cruise and two nights in Cairo following the trip for an in-depth exploration of Egypt.
 

Yes, Nile cruises are back after a hiatus caused by the coronavirus. As of June 19, 2022, Egypt's COVID-19 protocols for the tourism sector were lifted.
 

​Egypt: Effective June 19, all COVID-19 travel restrictions are lifted.

(Updated June 20, 2022)

Egypt's Supreme Committee for the Management of the Epidemiology and Health Pandemic Crisis made the decision based on pandemic conditions in Egypt and overseas, according to a statement by Egyptian cabinet spokeswoman Nader Saad.

More than 86.6 million coronavirus vaccines have been administered so far, according to Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar, the acting health minister, and 4.5 million booster shots have been administered.

To enter Egypt, most countries require an e-visa, which may be obtained here. It only takes a few seconds to get yourself signed up. All you need is your email address and basic information. Complete the application form and make your payment with a Visa, MasterCard, or another debit card. You must submit an e-Visa application at least seven days before departure.

Yes, river cruises in Egypt are safe because of the thorough security afforded by the Egyptian government. A very high level of security is in place for passengers on the Nile cruise at all points of interest. As an example, Nile cruises follow strict safety protocols.

Yes. However, you should avoid swimming in the river primarily due to Bilharzia, commonly known as Schistosomiasis, which is an infection caused by parasitic worms in freshwater. Next is sanitation. Locals used to dump their waste in the river, but now much of it is plastic. Some factories on the riverbank also pollute the water. Finally, wild predators The Nile is home to many living things, including the Nile crocodile, which hunts in fresh water.

Even if you're on a tight budget and prefer to plan your own vacation, a Nile River cruise is almost always the most cost-effective way to see Egypt.

Tips for guides, Nile cruise crew, and Egyptologists are typically not included in the price of a tour.

Gratuities are expected in a Nile river cruise and generally start around $10 per person per day, as a total gratuity to be distributed among all Nile Cruise crew.