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Secrets of Egypt & the Nile 2026

8 days
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Start and end in Cairo
4.3 (32 reviews)
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Plan your adventure:
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Cairo to Luxor

    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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  3. Day 2

    Luxor

    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
  4. Day 3

    Luxor to Aswan

    Luxor to Aswan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Aswan

    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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  6. Day 5

    Aswan to Luxor

    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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  7. Day 6

    Luxor

    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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  8. Day 7

    Luxor to Qena to Luxor

    Luxor to Qena to Luxor
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Luxor to Cairo

    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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  • 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
    Draft
    Cabin
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