About Cairo
Cairo is the standard pre-cruise stay for every Nile itinerary. The Giza pyramid plateau with the Great Pyramid of Khufu and the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum's Tutankhamun collection (now joined by the Grand Egyptian Museum at Giza) and the Coptic Old Cairo quarter are the headline visits. Cruise passengers typically fly south from Cairo to Luxor or Aswan for embarkation, since the Nile between Cairo and Luxor is no longer regularly cruised.
River cruise ships that call at Cairo
14 vessels from 6 operators include Cairo in their published itineraries:
Itineraries that include Cairo
- Wonders of Egypt & the Nile
- Treasures of Egypt
Operators serving Cairo
Viking River Cruises
Scandinavian-styled Longships exploring Europe's great waterways.
AmaWaterways
Boutique river ships with twin balconies and onboard bicycles.
Emerald Cruises
Star-Ships with an indoor pool that converts to a cinema.
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Floating boutique hotels with hand-curated antiques.
Aqua Expeditions
Luxury small-ship river cruising in the Mekong, Amazon and beyond.
Sanctuary Retreats
Boutique river cruising on the Nile, Yangtze and Irrawaddy.