Uniworld's Nile River Cruises offers trips that circle through Cairo, lasting from eight to 12 days. Their ships are only stocked with suites, with a maximum capacity of 82 guests so attention can be closely paid to patrons. The ships also have marble floors, wood paneling, fitness centers, libraries, lounges and pools. Some of the sights along the way include the Valley of Kings, various temples, and an onshore exploration of Cairo.
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
17323 Ventura Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 91316
800-733-7820
uniworld.com
Viking River Cruises offer nine to 12 day cruises along the Nile, with one cruise focusing on the pharaohs, pyramids, and temples of Egypt. A second option takes you across Lake Nasser to explore statues of Rameses II and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. The third cruise is more modern, focusing on lively cities along the Nile, along with nightlife and shopping.
Viking River Cruises
800-304-9616
vikingrivercruises.com
Tour Egypt offers cruises that last three, four, or seven nights. The ships are called floating hotels, with accommodations such as swimming pools, restaurants, fitness centers, stores and nightclubs. Rooms are simple, though the cruises are very diverse, with choices of visiting dams and temples to a King Tut cruise to a trip that focuses mainly on Egyptian monuments.
Tour Egypt
4119 Adrian St.
Lubbock, TX 79415
888-834-1448
touregypt.net
