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Secrets of Egypt & the Nile 2026

8 days
Start and end in Cairo
4.4
31 traveler reviews
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 162
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cairo to Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Temple of Karnak
    • Board AmaDahlia river cruise ship
    • Visit Temple of Luxor
    • Traditional folkloric belly dance performance on board
    Landmarks
    Temple of Karnak
    Temple of Luxor
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  2. Day 2

    Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Valley of Queens
    • Visit Valley of the Kings including Tutankhamun tomb
    • Visit Seti 1 Tomb
    • Visit Temple of Hatshepsut
    • View Colossi of Memnon

    Optional Activities

    • Informal cooking class on board
    Landmarks
    Valley of Queens
    Valley of the Kings
    Temple of Hatshepsut
    Colossi of Memnon
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  3. Day 3

    Luxor to Aswan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Temple of Edfu
    Landmarks
    Temple of Edfu
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  4. Day 4

    Aswan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Felucca sailboat ride around Elephantine Island
    • Traditional folkloric belly dance on board

    Optional Activities

    • Optional early morning flight to Abu Simbel (must be prebooked)
    • Optional late afternoon high tea at Old Cataract Hotel
    Landmarks
    Abu Simbel
    Elephantine Island
    Old Cataract Hotel
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  5. Day 5

    Aswan to Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Philae Temple complex
    • Visit Nubian village on Hisa Island
    • Visit Great Temple of Kom Ombo
    • Galabeya Party celebration with traditional Egyptian attire
    Landmarks
    Philae Temple
    Temple of Kom Ombo
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  6. Day 6

    Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic cruise from Esna to Luxor
    • Explore Temple of Karnak
    • Learn papyrus making at museum
    • Visit Temple of Luxor

    Optional Activities

    • Visit colorful Luxor Market
    Landmarks
    Temple of Karnak
    Temple of Luxor
    Luxor Market
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  7. Day 7

    Luxor to Qena to Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Temple of Hathor at Dendara
    Landmarks
    Temple of Hathor
  8. Day 8

    Luxor to Cairo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Special lunch at Abdeen Presidential Palace)

    Included Activities

    • Fly from Luxor to Cairo
    • Visit Abdeen Presidential Palace with private tour
    • Special lunch at Abdeen Presidential Palace
    • Visit Hanging Church
    • Visit Ben Ezra Synagogue
    Landmarks
    Abdeen Presidential Palace
    Hanging Church
    Ben Ezra Synagogue
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AmaWaterways

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Number of tours

147

Age Range

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Response rate

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AmaWaterways Ship

  • AmaDahlia
    AmaDahlia
    When it’s time to embark for your Nile River cruise, you’ll be warmly welcomed aboard a beautiful river cruise ship where luxury always… Read more
    Capacity
    72
    Built
    2021
    Guests
    Crew
    62
    Length
    236 ft.
    Width
    42.6 ft.
    Suites
    Staterooms
    36
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    9 kn / 17 kph / 10 mph
    Generators
    Engines
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  • Maritza
    November 17th, 2022
    5
    One of my best trips ever!!!

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Tour ID: 275642

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Egypt. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before June 15th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 15th, 2026, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with AmaWaterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • The following cards are accepted for "AmaWaterways" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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