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Nile Cruisers
About / Overview
Nile Cruisers is an Egyptian travel and tourism company specializing in Nile River cruises in Upper Egypt. It arranges multi-day cruise packages (e.g. between Luxor and Aswan), combining on-board accommodations, guided excursions to historic and archaeological sites, and transfer services. Egypt Nile Cruises
According to its official site, Nile Cruisers offers “best Nile River Cruise in Egypt” via top luxury and deluxe cruise ships (e.g. Mövenpick, Oberoi, Sonesta) as well as Dahabiya vessels. Egypt Nile Cruises
Typical itineraries include 3 to 5 nights cruising between Aswan and Luxor (or vice versa), stopping at key temples and landmarks (e.g. Kom Ombo, Edfu, Philae, Karnak, Valley of the Kings) and sometimes side-trips such as Abu Simbel. Egypt Nile Cruises
Onboard amenities (per their package descriptions) include full board meals, guided excursions, and in some offerings, wellness facilities (gym, steam room, sauna, WiFi) as part of the cruise experience. Egypt Nile Cruises
History
- 1993 (proposed founding date) — The company was founded under Cleopatra Travel, led by Hesham El Gammal (to be verified).
- Over time, Nile Cruisers expanded in the Nile cruise market, partnering with or offering bookings on several luxury cruise lines (Mövenpick, Oberoi, Sonesta, etc.). Egypt Nile Cruises
- It is a member of travel industry organizations in Egypt; per a travel services directory, Nile Cruisers is a member of IATA and the Egyptian Travel Agents Association (ETAA) Egypt Nile Cruises
Services & Operations
- Cruise Packages: The core offerings are Nile cruise itineraries (3–5 nights) between Aswan and Luxor (both directions).
- Luxury / Deluxe Ships: The company works with premium cruise vessels (e.g. Mövenpick Darakum, Sunray, etc.), to provide upscale cruising experiences.
- Excursions & Tours: Inclusions often cover guided tours to archaeological sites (e.g. temples, tombs), ingress fees, transfers, and local guides.
- Custom / Private Tours: Nile Cruisers appears to tailor some tours based on group size or private bookings.]
Reception & Reviews
On TripAdvisor, Nile Cruisers receives a mix of reviews. Some travelers praise the quality of contacts, guides, and overall experience, though some note communication weaknesses when switching guides between cities. Tripadvisor
Example quote:“We had a very good experience … the guides were very good in each of the cities. … some of the communication was not consistent as we changed guides between cities …”
Contact & Location
Address: 42 Baghdad Street, Al Korba, Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt NileCruisers | Egypt Nile Cruises
Phone / Email: +20 122 441 1135; email: [email protected]
NileCruisers | Egypt Nile Cruises
Possible Controversies / Criticism
Based on user reviews, issues occasionally arise regarding guide consistency and communication between different segments of tours.
(None major found in sources searched. If there are complaints, safety, or legal matters, those should be researched further for neutrality.)
References
Official Nile Cruisers Website – Home / About / Luxury Nile Cruise NileCruisers Contact page, Nile Cruisers
Nile Cruise & Abu Simbel package description NileCruisers
4-Day Egypt Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor package NileCruisers
TripAdvisor review / user feedback Tripadvisor
Travel directory listing (IATA / ETAA membership) Directory.travelshows