An overnight in the White Desert, which no cruise offers
Nine days covering Cairo, a Nile cruise and an overnight camping extension in the White Desert, at $1,390 per person. The camping night is the distinguishing feature: chalk formations, Bahariya Oasis and a night under the stars with no light pollution, which is the opposite of everything else on the itinerary.
Be realistic about the contrast. You go from a cabin with air conditioning and a restaurant to a desert camp in the same week, and people either love that or spend the night wishing they had not booked it. It is an excellent trip for the former group.
It includes a Cairo hotel stay, private air-conditioned transfers and an Egyptologist guide throughout, with cabin category depending on the cruise ship selected.
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Cruise Highlights
- An overnight desert camping night most Nile itineraries never include
- Cairo, the Nile cruise, and an overnight camping extension in the White Desert
- Custom package
- Quote-friendly
- Flexible start dates
9 Days / 8 Nights
- 1Day 1Arrive in Cairo, transfer to your hotel.
- 2Day 2Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum.
- 3Day 3Drive to Bahariya Oasis, Black Desert and Crystal Mountain by 4x4.
- 4Day 4Overnight camp in the White Desert among the chalk formations, sunrise over the rock shapes.
- 5Day 5Bahariya hot springs and palm groves, return to Cairo, evening flight to Luxor.
- 6Day 6Board the cruise, visit Karnak and Luxor Temple.
- 7Day 7Luxor West Bank, sail toward Edfu.
- 8Day 8Edfu and Kom Ombo temples, sail to Aswan.
- 9Day 9Philae Temple and the High Dam, disembark and depart.
Cabins and Facilities
Cabin category depends on the Nile cruise ship selected for this package.
- Cairo hotel stay
- Nile cruise ship facilities
- Private air-conditioned transfers
- Egyptologist guide throughout
What is included?
- Hotel and cruise full board
- Guided sightseeing
- Entrance fees
- Airport and site transfers
Not usually included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Personal spending
- Tips and gratuities
| Season | 7 nights8 days / 7 nights |
|---|---|
| Low seasonJun to Aug | Ask for rate |
| ShoulderMay and Sep | Ask for rate |
| High seasonOct to Apr | Ask for rate |
| EasterPeak dates | Ask for rate |
| ChristmasPeak dates | Ask for rate |
Indicative per person rates in a double cabin. Final price depends on cabin category, exact dates, and group size, and is confirmed at quote stage.
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Cruise FAQ
How much does Nile Cruise and White Desert Package cost?
Starting prices are around $1,390 per person in a double cabin. The exact figure depends on cabin category, your dates and group size, and is confirmed at quote stage.
When is the cheapest time to sail?
Low season, roughly June to August, is the cheapest time to sail, with the May and September shoulder months a step below the October to April high season. The trade-off is heat: Upper Egypt regularly passes 40C in midsummer and excursions shift to early morning. Send us your dates and we will confirm the exact rate.
What do peak dates cost?
Easter, Christmas and New Year are the peak sailings and carry the highest rates of the year. Both sell out months ahead, so book early if your dates are fixed. Send us your dates and we will confirm the exact figure.
Which route does Nile Cruise and White Desert Package sail?
Cairo and Nile Cruise, over 9 Days. The itinerary covers the classic temple route between Luxor and Aswan.
What are the cabins like?
Cabin category depends on the Nile cruise ship selected for this package. It suits travelers who want a genuinely different landscape alongside the temples.
What is included in the price?
The rate covers hotel and cruise full board, guided sightseeing, entrance fees and airport and site transfers. Not included: international flights, visa fees, personal spending and tips and gratuities.
