Complete 5,800+ word guide with 127 essential items for your Nile cruise adventure
Preparing for your Egyptian Nile River cruise requires strategic packing to handle Pharaohs' monuments exploration, luxury cruise amenities, and desert climate conditions. This exhaustive packing checklist covers every essential for your two-week ancient Egypt journey, from temple visit attire to evening cocktail wear, ensuring you're prepared for both Valley of the Kings excursions and sunset deck parties.
When preparing for your Nile River cruise vacation, these professional packing techniques will maximize space while ensuring you have everything needed for ancient Egypt tours:
Mornings at Valley of the Kings can be cool (60°F/15°C) while afternoons reach 95°F/35°C. Pack:
When visiting Egyptian temples and mosques:
Most Nile cruises have 2-3 formal nights requiring cocktail attire (sports coats for men, dresses for women). Other evenings are "cruise elegant" (collared shirts, nice slacks).
While Red Sea extension packages provide equipment, serious snorkelers should bring their own mask/snorkel for hygiene and better fit.
