Secrets of Egypt & the Nile - Roundtrip Cairo
Deal number 31464744
AmaWaterways
AmaNubia
22nd May 2027
Egypt
11-night cruise
Departing from Cairo
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What's Included
- 11 night AmaWaterways cruise from Cairo return, onboard AmaNubia in a French Balcony Stateroom.
- All onboard dining in a variety of venues.
- Regionally inspired cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients.
- Captain’s Welcome Cocktail and Dinner.
- Unlimited fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner.
- Unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast.
- Sip & Sail Daily Cocktail Hour with complimentary wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks.
- Tapas, sandwiches, snacks and refreshments served daily in the Main Lounge.
- Immersive tours in every destination including guided hikes.
- Gentle, regular, active and late-riser tour options.
- Local Flavors tours.
- Knowledgeable guides and personal headset for easy exploration.
- Personalized service from a highly trained Cruise Manager during both cruise and land programs.
- Sun deck, pool and fitness room.
- Main Lounge with panoramic views and bar.
- Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily.
- Internet and Wi-Fi access.
- Daily entertainment including cultural performances.
- The service of a dedicated Travel Advisor managing your booking.
- Earn & Redeem Points on all travel with our new loyalty program, World360 Rewards*.
Itinerary
Eleven nights along the timeless Nile, this journey opens with three nights in Cairo, then follows a 7-night roundtrip cruise from Luxor before a final night back in Cairo, connecting the world's most extraordinary concentration of ancient monuments. The Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Kom Ombo and the colossal temples of Abu Simbel form the backdrop of a journey into one of history's greatest civilizations.
Day 1 Arrive in Cairo, Egypt
Arrive and settle into the rhythm of Egypt’s capital. Begin your journey in Egypt’s vibrant capital.A warm welcome awaits as you settle into your elegant hotel, where the pulse of the city hums just beyond the windows.
Day 2 Cairo, Egypt - Treasures of the Pharaohs
Discover timeless treasures and soaring mosques. Step into Egypt’s past at the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to the priceless treasures of King Tut and countless wonders newly unveiled.After a locally inspired lunch, visit the Alabaster Mosque and enjoy sweeping city views before an evening welcome reception with drinks and small plates.
Choose from:
*Grand Egyptian Museum visit
*Local lunch
*Alabaster Mosque
*Evening welcome reception
Day 3 Cairo, Egypt - Ancient echoes at Memphis and Sakkara
Step into the ancient world of pyramids and pharaohs. Wander through Egypt’s earliest capital, where the Step Pyramid of Sakkara rises as the oldest in the world. Pause for a leisurely lunch before exploring the iconic pyramids and Sphinx, timeless guardians of the desert horizon.
Choose from:
*Sakkara necropolis visit
*Local lunch
*Pyramids of Giza and Memphis
Day 4 Cairo, Egypt - Sacred Cairo to timeless Luxor
From sacred sanctuaries to the timeless Nile. Discover the quiet sanctuaries of Coptic Cairo before flying south to Luxor, where your luxurious river vessel awaits. Step aboard, settle in, and toast to the adventure ahead with your captain and crew.
Choose from:
*Visit to Coptic Cairo
*Flight to Luxor
*Embarkation
*Free Evening
Day 5 Luxor, Egypt - Valley of Kings and Queens
Walk among royal tombs and monumental temples. Journey through royal tombs carved deep into golden cliffs. Stand before the artistry of Seti I’s tomb and the resting place of King Tutankhamun, then marvel at Hatshepsut’s temple and the towering Colossi of Memnon before returning to your ship to unwind on deck.
Choose from:
*Tomb of Seti 1
*Valley of the Kings and Queens
Day 6 Edfu, Egypt - The falcon god’s sanctuary
Step into one of Egypt’s most exquisitely preserved temples. Sail into Edfu to explore one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples, dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god.Ancient carvings whisper stories of devotion, strength, and ritual as you step into this remarkable sanctuary. Temple of Horus
Day 7 Aswan, Egypt - Morning leisure, afternoon sails
Embrace leisure, legend, and the gentle flow of the Nile. Enjoy the freedom to spend the morning at leisure in Aswan, or depart early on an optional excursion to Abu Simbel, available at an additional cost.A short flight over Lake Nasser leads to the awe?inspiring temples of Abu Simbel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site more than 3,000 years old. Back in Aswan, the afternoon unfolds gently with a felucca ride around Elephantine Island, a serene stretch of the Nile long associated with the god Khnum. Later, enjoy an optional afternoon tea at the historic Old Cataract Hotel, a rose?granite palace overlooking the Nile. This classic high tea experience, offered at an additional cost, pairs time?honored tradition with sweeping river views.
*Note: If cruising on the AmaLilia, at times due to flight schedules, the optional outing to Abu Simbel will take place the morning of Day 8. On Day 7, you will visit Philae Temple, the Nubian Village, felucca ride and optional outing for High Tea at the Cataract Hotel.
Choose from:
*Free time
*Abu Simbel Excursion
*Felucca Ride Around Elephantine Island
*High Tea at the Old Cataract Hote
Day 8 Kom Ombo, Egypt - Sacred waters and Nubian spirit
Sacred waters, Nubian traditions, and dual temples. Visit Philae Temple, devoted to Isis and surrounded by shimmering waters, before journeying to a colorful Nubian village alive with music and warmth. Later, explore the dual temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to both falcon and crocodile gods, before celebrating the evening in traditional galabeya attire.
Choose from:
*Nubian Village Visit and Philae Temple
*Great Temple of Kom Ombo
*Traditional Galabeya Evening
Day 9 Luxor, Egypt - The grandeur of Karnak and Luxor
Explore Egypt’s grand temples and bustling markets. Cruise leisurely back to Luxor, where ancient wonders await. Explore Karnak’s vast forest of towering columns, discover the ancient art of papyrus making, and wander through the illuminated Luxor Temple before savoring the vibrant colors and scents of the local market.
Choose from:
*Scenic Cruising
*Karnak Temple Visit
*Art of Papyrus Making
*Luxor Temple Visit
*Luxor Market Visit
Day 10 Qena, Egypt - Temple of the Goddess Hathor
Experience the beauty of Hathor’s temple and sail back to Luxor. Sail to Qena and step into the beautifully preserved Temple of Hathor at Dendera, dedicated to the goddess of joy and love.Admire its intricate reliefs, including the likeness of Cleopatra, before cruising back to Luxor.
Choose from:
*Temple of Hathor
*Cruise Back to Luxor
Day 11 Cairo, Egypt - Royal palaces and timeless Cairo
Step into royal palaces and relive Egypt’s grandeur. Disembark in Luxor and return to Cairo, where an exclusive private tour of Abdeen Palace awaits. Relish its gilded halls, fascinating museums, and regal history before enjoying an elegant palace lunch.
Choose from:
*Disembarkation
*Flight to Cairo
*Abdeen Palace private tour and lunch
Day 12 Cairo, Egypt - Return flight home
Bid farewell with memories of a timeless journey
Day 1 Arrive in Cairo, Egypt
Arrive and settle into the rhythm of Egypt’s capital. Begin your journey in Egypt’s vibrant capital.A warm welcome awaits as you settle into your elegant hotel, where the pulse of the city hums just beyond the windows.
Day 2 Cairo, Egypt - Treasures of the Pharaohs
Discover timeless treasures and soaring mosques. Step into Egypt’s past at the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to the priceless treasures of King Tut and countless wonders newly unveiled.After a locally inspired lunch, visit the Alabaster Mosque and enjoy sweeping city views before an evening welcome reception with drinks and small plates.
Choose from:
*Grand Egyptian Museum visit
*Local lunch
*Alabaster Mosque
*Evening welcome reception
Day 3 Cairo, Egypt - Ancient echoes at Memphis and Sakkara
Step into the ancient world of pyramids and pharaohs. Wander through Egypt’s earliest capital, where the Step Pyramid of Sakkara rises as the oldest in the world. Pause for a leisurely lunch before exploring the iconic pyramids and Sphinx, timeless guardians of the desert horizon.
Choose from:
*Sakkara necropolis visit
*Local lunch
*Pyramids of Giza and Memphis
Day 4 Cairo, Egypt - Sacred Cairo to timeless Luxor
From sacred sanctuaries to the timeless Nile. Discover the quiet sanctuaries of Coptic Cairo before flying south to Luxor, where your luxurious river vessel awaits. Step aboard, settle in, and toast to the adventure ahead with your captain and crew.
Choose from:
*Visit to Coptic Cairo
*Flight to Luxor
*Embarkation
*Free Evening
Day 5 Luxor, Egypt - Valley of Kings and Queens
Walk among royal tombs and monumental temples. Journey through royal tombs carved deep into golden cliffs. Stand before the artistry of Seti I’s tomb and the resting place of King Tutankhamun, then marvel at Hatshepsut’s temple and the towering Colossi of Memnon before returning to your ship to unwind on deck.
Choose from:
*Tomb of Seti 1
*Valley of the Kings and Queens
Day 6 Edfu, Egypt - The falcon god’s sanctuary
Step into one of Egypt’s most exquisitely preserved temples. Sail into Edfu to explore one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples, dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god.Ancient carvings whisper stories of devotion, strength, and ritual as you step into this remarkable sanctuary. Temple of Horus
Day 7 Aswan, Egypt - Morning leisure, afternoon sails
Embrace leisure, legend, and the gentle flow of the Nile. Enjoy the freedom to spend the morning at leisure in Aswan, or depart early on an optional excursion to Abu Simbel, available at an additional cost.A short flight over Lake Nasser leads to the awe?inspiring temples of Abu Simbel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site more than 3,000 years old. Back in Aswan, the afternoon unfolds gently with a felucca ride around Elephantine Island, a serene stretch of the Nile long associated with the god Khnum. Later, enjoy an optional afternoon tea at the historic Old Cataract Hotel, a rose?granite palace overlooking the Nile. This classic high tea experience, offered at an additional cost, pairs time?honored tradition with sweeping river views.
*Note: If cruising on the AmaLilia, at times due to flight schedules, the optional outing to Abu Simbel will take place the morning of Day 8. On Day 7, you will visit Philae Temple, the Nubian Village, felucca ride and optional outing for High Tea at the Cataract Hotel.
Choose from:
*Free time
*Abu Simbel Excursion
*Felucca Ride Around Elephantine Island
*High Tea at the Old Cataract Hote
Day 8 Kom Ombo, Egypt - Sacred waters and Nubian spirit
Sacred waters, Nubian traditions, and dual temples. Visit Philae Temple, devoted to Isis and surrounded by shimmering waters, before journeying to a colorful Nubian village alive with music and warmth. Later, explore the dual temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to both falcon and crocodile gods, before celebrating the evening in traditional galabeya attire.
Choose from:
*Nubian Village Visit and Philae Temple
*Great Temple of Kom Ombo
*Traditional Galabeya Evening
Day 9 Luxor, Egypt - The grandeur of Karnak and Luxor
Explore Egypt’s grand temples and bustling markets. Cruise leisurely back to Luxor, where ancient wonders await. Explore Karnak’s vast forest of towering columns, discover the ancient art of papyrus making, and wander through the illuminated Luxor Temple before savoring the vibrant colors and scents of the local market.
Choose from:
*Scenic Cruising
*Karnak Temple Visit
*Art of Papyrus Making
*Luxor Temple Visit
*Luxor Market Visit
Day 10 Qena, Egypt - Temple of the Goddess Hathor
Experience the beauty of Hathor’s temple and sail back to Luxor. Sail to Qena and step into the beautifully preserved Temple of Hathor at Dendera, dedicated to the goddess of joy and love.Admire its intricate reliefs, including the likeness of Cleopatra, before cruising back to Luxor.
Choose from:
*Temple of Hathor
*Cruise Back to Luxor
Day 11 Cairo, Egypt - Royal palaces and timeless Cairo
Step into royal palaces and relive Egypt’s grandeur. Disembark in Luxor and return to Cairo, where an exclusive private tour of Abdeen Palace awaits. Relish its gilded halls, fascinating museums, and regal history before enjoying an elegant palace lunch.
Choose from:
*Disembarkation
*Flight to Cairo
*Abdeen Palace private tour and lunch
Day 12 Cairo, Egypt - Return flight home
Bid farewell with memories of a timeless journey
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