Cruising
Arrive in Cairo, where you will be met by a representative who will help you with your Luggage and the Customs and Immigration process. With your Baggage and Customs taken care of and a new stamp in your Passport, you will now be driven to your hotel.
Today, a Full Day of captivating attractions await beginning with the exquisite Grand Egyptian Museum, the Worlds largest Archaeological Museum, with its 100,000 artifacts on display, many never seen by the general public until the opening in 2025. With 12 main Galleries, the Museum is home to some of the greatest masterpieces ever crafted including the unique collection of Pharaonic Art including Ancient Mummies and the complete and priceless treasures of Tutankhamen, the Boy King. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious lunch featuring local and international cuisine. Then, visit the Mosque of Muhammad, also known as the Alabaster Mosque, which majestically sits on the summit of the Citadel of Saladin's Courtyard. From the arcaded courtyard, enjoy the breathtaking view across the city to the Pyramids of Giza. Inside the Mosque, marvel at an ornate interior and a splendid array of lamps suspended from the intricately decorated ceiling. Afterwards, join an evening Welcome Reception hosted by your Cruise Manager. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Discover the monuments at the UNESCO designated Ancient Capital of Memphis. Visit the huge statue of Ramses II, the Alabaster Sphinx and the Necropolis of Sakkara, which is the site of the famous Step Pyramid of King Zoser, the oldest pyramid on earth. Next, enjoy a lovely lunch at the famous Mena House, which is a historic Palatial Hotel, based in the shadow of the great Pyramids of Giza. Afterwards, you will explore the Great Sphinx and the iconic Giza Complex, which consists of three large pyramids built between 2,589 B.C. and 2,504 B.C. Enjoy the evening at your leisure. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning, visit Coptic Cairo, which is a neighbourhood know for its historic Churches and Monasteries. Afterwards, take an early afternoon flight south to Luxor, which is formerly known as Thebes, the Capital City of the New Kingdom of Upper Egypt. Luxor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to two astonishing Temples, Karnak and Luxor. Be welcomed by your luxurious river cruise ship to begin your Nile River Valley cruise. Relax and settle in before dinner. Meet your crew and celebrate with a Captain’s Welcome Cocktail. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Begin the day with a visit to the Valley of Queens, home to the Mummified remains of more than 30 Queens and Princesses. Afterwards, visit the Tombs of ancient Egypt in the Valley of the Kings, which is one of the most famous Archaeological Sites in the world. The spectacular rock cut Tombs located on the West Bank of Luxor include that of the enigmatic King Tutankhamun, whose Mummified remains are still here on display. This site also includes Seti 1’s Tomb, where you will enjoy rare access. Afterwards, go to Deir el-Bahri to see the Temple of Hatshepsut, which is one of Egypt’s most successful Pharaohs and the country’s first Female ruler. Your day’s adventure concludes with an up close view of the Colossi of Memnon, which are two gigantic statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Once back onboard your ship, relax on the Upper Deck and take in the amazing scenery or join the Chef at an informal cooking class. Please Note: As of spring 2024, Queen Nefertari’s Tomb has been temporarily closed with no official reopening date. Until reopening, the equally impressive Seti 1 Tomb will be visited as an alternative. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The City of Edfu is best known for one of Egypt’s most remarkably preserved Temples, dedicated to Horus, the Falcon headed God. Built in 230 B.C., it is the second largest Temple in Egypt and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with walls that display compelling details about the religion and language of the country’s Greco-Roman period. After visiting Edfu, relax onboard and take in the Nile River’s timeless landscapes as the ship continues onward to Aswan. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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 honoured tradition with sweeping River views. Please Note: If cruising on the AmaLilia, at times due to flight schedules, the optional tour 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 High Tea at the Cataract Hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Board a motorboat and cruise to the UNESCO designated Philae Temple Complex, boasting some of the most stunningly restored and preserved Hieroglyphs in Egypt. It was constructed between 380 B.C. and 362 B.C. and dedicated to the Goddess Isis, the Wife of Osiris and Mother of Horus. Next, head to a colourful Nubian Village on Hisa Island. Meet the warm and friendly Nubian people who will welcome you to their village. During the afternoon, cruise to the Great Temple of Kom Ombo where its soaring columns dramatically rise above the Nile River. Unique in Egypt, this Temple is dedicated to two Gods, the Crocodile God Sobek, who is sitting on the right and the Falcon headed Haroeris, 'The Good Doctor'. After visiting Kom Ombo, relax onboard and take in the Nile River’s timeless landscapes as the ship continues onward to Luxor. In the evening, join your crew outside in a celebration of local customs with the chance to don a Galabeya, traditional Egyptian attire and toast to the rich culture and history of the Nile River Valley. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend a morning of scenic cruising along the glistening Nile River. Relax on the Sun Deck as you cruise from Esna back to Luxor. First, explore the Temple of Karnak, the largest religious complex in Egypt and one of the largest in the world, covering about 200 acres in a vast network of columns, hieroglyphics, obelisks, sphinxes and colossi, even a lake is on the grounds. The Hypostyle Hall is a great architectural marvel and filled with its roof blocks, supported by colossal 134 columns standing at 70 feet high, with 12 larger columns standing at 80 feet high lining the central aisle. This hall is still the largest room of any religious building in the world. After visiting the Temple, journey to a Museum and discover the art of Papyrus making. Learn how the Ancient Egyptians used this special plant that flourished in the Egyptian Delta and Nile River Valley. Made from the aquatic Papyrus plant, also known as paper plant, this unique writing material served many purposes in ancient times from sails, cloth, food and especially paper for important documents and texts. Afterwards, you will visit the Temple of Luxor, constructed over hundreds of years by Amenhotep III, Ramses II, Tutankhamun and other Pharaohs. You then have the option of heading back to the ship to relax or visiting the colourful Luxor Market, where you can find eye catching piles of spices, jewellery and clothing as well as irresistible smells of incense and perfumes. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Set sail to Qena to explore its Ancient Egyptian heritage. You will go to Dendara to visit the best preserved Temple in Egypt, the Temple of Hathor, the Goddess of Love, to whom the powers of joy, feminine love and motherhood were attributed. The Temple was built by Ptolemy and a group of Romans who worshipped her, so don’t miss the back of the Temple where there is a relief depicting Cleopatra with Caesarion, her son by Julius Caesar, the Roman Emperor who brought us the months of July and August. Following your visit here, sail back to Luxor. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Disembark the Ship in Luxor and fly back to Cairo where you will be taken to the Abdeen Presidential Palace, considered one of the most luxurious Palaces in the World. The Palace consists of multiple Museums including the Silver Museum, the Arms Museum, the Royal Family Museum, a Presidential Gifts Museum and a Historical Documents Museum, which is a relatively new addition. It is also one of the official residences and places of work for the President of Egypt. Afterwards, be treated to a very special lunch at the Palace. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, bid farewell to Cairo and prepare for your onward journey or return flight home. Meals: Breakfast
Cruise Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (aw)
