No trip to Egypt is complete without visiting this sprawling metropolis situated along the banks of the River Nile. Cairo is home to the Great Pyramids of Giza on the edge of the city, the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities with the fascinating treasures of Tutankhamun, and numerous ancient temples and monuments. Away from the city centre, there is still more to see from the capital of ancient Egypt at Memphis to the Step Pyramid at Saqqara. MORE INFORMATION...
The site of the former capital City of Thebes, now Luxor, has been called the “World’s Greatest Open Air Museum” with fabulous sites and attractions at every turn including Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple and the Avenue of Sphinxes linking the two. A journey to the West bank reveals the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. MORE INFORMATION...
For many, Aswan is the most beautiful city in the Nile Valley with sand dunes sweeping down to the Nile where the waters flow gently around the granite rocks and emerald islands. To the south of Aswan stands Lake Nasser, an enormous reservoir formed by the building of the high dam in 1971. Before the high dam was constructed monuments were moved from their original sites and grouped together at four locations Kalabsha, Wadi-as-Subua, Amada and of course the famous temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari at Abu Simbel. MORE INFORMATION...
Your Nile Cruise holiday starts in Luxor and with the latest 5 star luxury cruise boats and an on board qualified Egyptologist, who will guide you to the fabulous temples and tombs along the banks of the Nile, you will truly have an experience of a lifetime. MORE DETAILS...
Egypt's Red Sea coast runs from the Gulf of Suez to the Sudanese border. Its mineral-rich red mountain ranges inspired the mariners of antiquity to name the sea Mare Rostrum, or the Red Sea. Today the area is better known for some of the best diving resorts in the world and a whole host of stylish and cosmopolitan resorts. MORE DETAILS...
Our experienced staff can tailor-make any holiday itinerary to suit your personal requirements. Here are a few examples of our most popular ones:
Cairo & Cruise: 3 nights in Cairo followed by a 7 night Nile Cruise.
Sunshine & Adventure: A 7 night Nile Cruise followed by 7 nights relaxation on the Red Sea.
Ancient & Modern: A 7 night Nile Cruise followed by 4 nights on the Red Sea and then 3 nights in Cairo.
Luxor & Cruise: Cruise the Nile for 7 nights and then enjoy a restful stay in Luxor City for 7 nights.
When you choose Orbital for your Egypt holiday you can be assured that your Nile cruise holiday will meet your highest expectations. We visit all the Nile Cruisers regularly and insist that all aspects of Nile Cruise meet our very high standards.
Our carefully planned itinerary ensures that you will experience all that Egypt and the River Nile have to offer. We also offer you the opportunity to combine your Nile Cruise with a stay at a beach resort or a visit to Cairo – call us for details of our two centre holidays.
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