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Secrets of Egypt & the Nile River Cruise


 AMAWaterways curated "A Soulful Experience: Secrets of Egypt & the Nile River"
November 11-22, 2026
11 Nights | Roundtrip CairoIncluded Land Package(s):PRE CRUISE: 3 Nights CairoPOST CRUISE: 1 Night Cairo

Experience the intimacy and luxury of our stunning AmaDahlia while cruising alongside like-minded travelers as you immerse yourself in the grandeur of this ancient civilization. Indulge in a private lunch at the Abdeen Presidential Palace. Visit a colorful village and meet the wonderful Nubian people who live there and carry on the traditions of their ancestors, an ancient African civilization that once lived and ruled Egypt. Enjoy a variety of onboard experiences exclusive to this special itinerary, as well as regional delicacies and wine, all while shining a light on African history and culture.

  


 

 AmaDahlia

The newly designed AmaDahlia offers the ultimate in travel luxury. This 72-passenger ship features a combination of amenities and design details.

 

  
 

What's included in this trip:

*Intra-Egypt airfare (included in cruise and land price) is $530 per person including taxes and fuel surcharges
Combinable with our special AirPlus fixed rates on airfare!

  • 3 nights pre-cruise and 1-night post-cruise in Cairo in a Nile View room at the Ritz Carlton* (or similar) with daily breakfast
  • 7-night river cruise in an elegantly appointed riverview stateroom
  • All fine dining in multiple venues on board, including The Chef’s Al Fresco specialty restaurant
  • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
  • Welcome Cocktail and Gala Dinner
  • Nightly entertainment including a belly dance show, Galabeya Party and Darawish Show
  • Wellness area with fitness room, nail and hair salon, and two massage rooms offering a variety of services
  • A variety of included excursions each day, such as visits to the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Valley of the Kings and Queens, Karnak and Luxor temples, as well as a papyrus making class
  • Complimentary high-quality Wi-Fi
  • Transfer to and from your hotel in Cairo from the ship
  • The services of one of our wonderful Cruise Managers throughout your river cruise and land journey

*Hotel subject to change

 

What's not included:

  1. International Flight
  2. Personal expenses
  3. Travel insurance 
 
Daily Itinerary
 
1 Cairo Hotel check-in
2 Cairo Egyptian Museum and King Tut’s treasures 
Local Lunch
Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) visit
Alabaster Mosque
Evening Welcome Reception with tapas and drinks
3 Cairo Pyramids of Ancient Memphis
4 Cairo Flight to Luxor
Luxor EMBARKATION
Free Evening
5 Luxor Exclusive access to the Tomb of Queen Nefertari*
Valley of the Kings and Queens
6 Edfu Temple of Horus
7 Aswan Free Morning
⠀⠀OR Abu Simbel Excursion**
Felucca Ride around Elephantine Island
8 Aswan Nubian Village Visit and Philae Temple
Kom Ombo Great Temple of Kom Ombo
Traditional Galabeya Evening
9 Luxor Scenic Cruising
Karnak Temple Visit
Art of Papyrus Making
Luxor Temple Visit
Luxor Market Visit
10 Qena Temple of Hathor
Cruise back to Luxor
11 Luxor DISEMBARKATION
Flight to Cairo
Cairo Exclusive Abdeen Palace Private Tour and Lunch
Coptic Quarter visit
12 Cairo Return flight home
 
 

 

Cancellation policy:

Per AmaWaterways plocy at AmaWaterways.com

Available Packages

Category E
Available until August 11, 2026

$7,079.00
Deposit: $1,416.00 per person

Fixed Window - 194 sq ft - Double Occupancy

Category CA
Available until January 1, 2026

$8,978.00
Deposit: $1,200.00 per person

French Balcony 226 sq ft

Suite Split Balcony SB
Available until January 1, 2026

$9,678.00
Deposit: $1,200.00 per person

Outside and French Balcony
370 sq ft

Suite Split Balcony SA
Available until January 1, 2026

$9,878.00
Deposit: $1,200.00 per person

Outside and French Balcony
370 sq ft

Grand Suite [GS]
Available until January 1, 2026

$10,978.00
Deposit: $1,200.00 per person

430 sq ft