Nile Jewel 5 Star Nile Cruise and the Red Sea
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Overview
Set sail on the Nile Jewel, an extraordinary journey that earned Tour of the Year in Africa for both 2017 and 2018. This award-winning experience invites you to discover Egypt’s most iconic treasures over nine unforgettable days. Your adventure begins at the legendary Great Pyramids of Giza before you board your elegant Nile cruise, gliding through timeless landscapes and ancient riverbank wonders. Along the way, you’ll explore grand temples, vibrant markets and the enduring beauty of Egypt’s heartland. After your cruise, unwind on the sparkling shores of the Red Sea, where warm waters and serene beaches offer the perfect moment of relaxation. Return to Cairo to dive deeper into Egypt’s remarkable past at the world-famous Egyptian Museum. The Nile Jewel blends discovery, serenity and cultural immersion into one seamless adventure, a beautifully crafted journey through Egypt’s majestic past and vibrant present.
Cairo · 172 Water Activities · typical ~8,083 EGP · 107,856 EGP — premium pick
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Reviews
I am writing this to provide a critical warning to anyone considering booking an Egypt package through Travelodeal. My experience on the MS Nile Jewel in March 2026 was not just a "bad holiday"; it was a systemic failure that resulted in financial extortion. The "Double Payment" Shakedown Despite paying Travelodeal in full months in advance, their local supplier, Hvezda (Hevezda), failed to pay the cruise operator. Mid-trip, the ship’s management informed us that we would be removed from our cabins unless we settled the bill personally. I was forced to pay an additional £420 (approx. 22,050 EG
My boyfriend and I went the first week of March 2026, and yes, that is when the war in Iran started. We were all perfectly safe and felt very insulated within our tour, which was led by Samar, and she is an outstanding leader! We started by going to the pyramids and our day was very well-paced. Samar helped negotiate camel rides for those of us doing that. That night we flew to Aswan from Cairo. With timeless tours, we flew business class while people from other tour group groups with our group did not. Likewise, when we were on the Nile Cruise ship, we were the only ones with a suite. Some of
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“I am writing this to provide a critical warning to anyone considering booking an Egypt package through Travelodeal. My experience on the MS Nile Jewel in March 2026 was not just a "bad holiday"; it was a systemic failure that resulted in financial extortion. The "Double Payment" Shakedown Despite paying Travelodeal in full months in advance, their local supplier, Hvezda (Hevezda), failed to pay the cruise operator. Mid-trip, the ship’s management informed us that we would be removed from our cabins unless we settled the bill personally. I was forced to pay an additional £420 (approx. 22,050 EG”
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