One-day Nile cruises are offered Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays to various destinations from the port of Cairo. As of 2010, all day cruises are $85 and include lunch and free time for photographs and camel riding. Visit Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt the Pyramids of Giza, the Valley Temple, the Egyptian Museum, the Ramses II statue and other important monuments along the Nile.
Tour Egypt
4119 Adrian St.
Lubbock, TX 79415
888- 834-1448
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This day cruise of the Nile takes place on an air-conditioned vessel that departs from Cairo. The three-hour cruise includes fine dining, music, themed events and activities. The sights of ancient Egypt are explained by an English-speaking tour guide, and pick-up and drop-off service from your hotel in Cairo is included in the price. Cruises begin at 1 p.m., and single tickets are $74 as of 2010. Discounts are often available offered for multiple guests.
Egypt Tour Info
1st Qorh Ibn Sherik Morad Street
Giza Square 12211
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This one-day cruise of the Nile departs from Luxor and travels to Dendera. The cruise ship returns to Luxor at sunset. An Egyptologist offers a guided tour through the Hathor's Temple in Dendera, dating back to ancient Greek and Roman times. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served. Price quotes are available by request.
MyWay Travel, Egypt
14 Abdel Ghafar St.
Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt
012- 773-9149
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