Secrets of Egypt & the Nile
with Optional Jordan Pre-Tour Extension
October 16 - 27, 2028
Discover the wonders of ancient Egypt with AmaWaterways: the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, King Tut’s treasures at the new Grand Egyptian Museum, the Valley of the Kings, and a 7-night Nile cruise aboard the luxurious AmaLilia.
12 Days | 4 Nights Cairo | 7-Night Nile Cruise
Itinerary at a Glance
Days 1–3
Cairo
St. Regis Cairo
Days 4–11
7-Night Nile Cruise, Luxor to Luxor
AmaLilia
Day 11
Cairo
St. Regis Cairo
Day 12
Flight Home
Tour Highlights
Grand Egyptian Museum • Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx • Sakkara • Valley of the Kings & Queens • Temples of Karnak, Luxor, Edfu & Kom Ombo • Philae Temple • Felucca Ride • Private Lunch at Abdeen Palace
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 · Monday, October 16
Cairo
Arrive in Cairo and transfer to the St. Regis.
Day 2 · Tuesday, October 17
Cairo
King Tut’s treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Alabaster Mosque, and a welcome reception.
Day 3 · Wednesday, October 18
Cairo
Sakkara and ancient Memphis, lunch at the Mena House, then the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx.
Day 4 · Thursday, October 19
Cairo · Luxor
Coptic Cairo, then fly to Luxor and board the AmaLilia.
Day 5 · Friday, October 20
Luxor
The Valley of the Kings and Queens, Seti I’s tomb, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
Day 6 · Saturday, October 21
Edfu
The Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples.
Day 7 · Sunday, October 22
Aswan
Philae Temple, a Nubian village and a felucca ride around Elephantine Island.
Day 8 · Monday, October 23
Aswan · Kom Ombo
Optional Abu Simbel excursion, the Temple of Kom Ombo, and a Galabeya evening on board.
Day 9 · Tuesday, October 24
Luxor
Karnak Temple, papyrus making, Luxor Temple and the Luxor market.
Day 10 · Wednesday, October 25
Qena
The Temple of Hathor at Dendera, then cruise back to Luxor.
Day 11 · Thursday, October 26
Luxor · Cairo
Fly to Cairo for a private tour and lunch at Abdeen Presidential Palace.
Day 12 · Friday, October 27
Cairo
Fly home.
On the AmaLilia, the optional Abu Simbel excursion takes place on Day 8. Itinerary subject to change.
Choose Your Stateroom
Per person, double occupancy, in CAD
Staterooms
Category E · Acacia Deck, fixed window
$9,917.20 per person
Category CB · Lotus Deck, French balcony
$11,799.19 per person
Category CA · Jasmine Deck, French balcony
$12,301.39 per person
Suites
Luxury Suite · Lily Deck
$14,309.90 per person
Grand Suite · Jasmine Deck
$14,812.39 per person
Owners Suite · Lily Deck
$16,821.19 per person
Required Intra-Egypt flights (Cairo–Luxor round trip): +$987.50 per person.
Single occupancy is 150% of the double rate for staterooms and 200% for suites, and is limited.
Contact us for deposit and payment details.
All rates are per person and subject to change. No additional port charges apply.
What’s Included
Included in Price
7-night Nile cruise aboard the AmaLilia
4 nights at the St. Regis Cairo
All meals on board, plus breakfast and lunch on Cairo tour days
Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board
Daily guided excursions with Egyptologist guides
Airport and hotel transfers
Wi-Fi on board
Not Included
International flights, Egypt visa, and gratuities (can be prepaid at $475 per person).
Optional Abu Simbel Excursion
Fly over Lake Nasser to the colossal temples of Ramses II: $802 per person. Must be pre-booked at least 90 days before departure.
Your Ship: AmaLilia
A true treasure of the Nile, built in 2024 with regionally inspired décor and just 41 staterooms for 82 guests. Relax by the heated Sun Deck pool, dine at the intimate Chef’s Table, and enjoy nightly entertainment, from belly dancing to a Galabeya party.
Optional Jordan Pre-Tour Extension
4 Nights in Amman & Petra
Begin your journey in Jordan with 2 nights at the St. Regis Amman and 2 nights at the Mövenpick Petra. Explore the Roman ruins of Jerash, float in the Dead Sea, discover the “Rose City” of Petra, take a Jeep tour of Wadi Rum with a Bedouin tent dinner, and visit Mount Nebo before flying to Cairo.
Extension Pricing
Double Occupancy: $3,640 CAD per person
Single Occupancy: $5,460 CAD per person
Plus Amman–Cairo flight: $770 per person. A non-refundable deposit of $264 per person is due at booking.
A minimum of 3 rooms is required for the extension to operate. Rates subject to change.