11-Night Uniworld Splendors of Egypt & The Nile
Cruise the Nile in a manner once reserved for queens and pharaohs.
For 12 adventure-filled days, experience Egypt and the Nile’s most wondrous sites in style and luxury.* Wander amongst the towering ruins of the Temple of Karnak, the world’s largest ancient religious complex, and the entrancing Temple of Luxor. Follow in the footsteps of renowned scholars and explorers as you venture forth into the Valley of the Kings, the ancient burial grounds of Egyptian royalty.
This captivating itinerary begins and ends in Cairo, gateway to Giza. Here, you’ll visit the mighty ancient pyramids, gaze upon the Great Sphinx, and enter the largest archeological museum in the world, the Grand Egyptian Museum.
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Exclusive Extra: Receive 300 Euro per double occupancy
Ship: S.S. Sphinx | Cruise Line: Uniworld River Cruises | Sail Date: May 1, 2027 | From/To: Roundtrip Cairo | Length: 11-Nights
French Balcony B From
$6,999
Per person including all taxes, fees and port expenses
Deluxe French Balcony From
$9,699
Per person including all taxes, fees and port expenses
Grand Suite B From
$10,099
Per person including all taxes, fees and port expenses
Grand Suite A From
$10,449
Per person including all taxes, fees and port expenses
Generations Family Program (select River Tosca sailings):
These cruise/tours feature unique, fun-filled adventures for youngsters and are packed with culturally and historically significant experiences. There will also be an opportunity to meet local children—if your family would like to bring a gift to share with the children (such as school supplies, books, balls or games) it is welcomed.
We facilitate donations on this itinerary to give guests like you the opportunity to gift local communities with much-needed supplies. Visit our Donations page to learn how you can participate.
Optional, Jordan Pre-Cruise Extension
- 3 nights at The St. Regis Amman (or similar)
- 1 night at Al Manara, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Saraya Aqaba (or similar)
- 1 night at SunCity Camp Wadi Rum (or similar)
- Breakfast daily, 3 lunches, 1 dinner
- All service charges, taxes and porterage
- Explore Jordan—4 days of excursions
- Flight between Amman and Cairo
- Services of a local host/guide
What's Included:
Dining
- All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
- 11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners
- Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners
- Welcome and Farewell Receptions
- Complimentary house wine, local beer, soft drinks, tea, and coffee will be served during lunch and dinner onboard
Excursions
- 8 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking trained Egyptologists
Accommodations
- 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the gorgeous S.S. Sphinx or the elegant River Tosca
- Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites
- 4 nights in Cairo at the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza or at the Nile Ritz-Carlton (or similar)
- Free Wi-Fi
Experiences
- 1 country: Egypt
- 12 UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Services of an experienced Egyptologist
- Cultural enrichment
- Flights included between Cairo and Luxor
- Gratuities for onboard and onshore personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager or Egyptologist, local experts, drivers) are included both during the cruise/tour as well as on any pre- or post-cruise land extensions
| Day | Destination |
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| Day 1-2 | Cairo
Arrive at Cairo International Airport. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, a Uniworld representative will be on hand to greet you and escort you to the opulent Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza or to the stunning Nile Ritz-Carlton (or similar). Day 2 The ancient quarter of Cairo is intense—the colors, the sounds, the density of people—and it’s likely been this way for thousands of years. Your local expert will show you a 12th-century citadel, the beautiful Alabaster Mosque, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Included excursion: Citadel of Salah Al-Din, The Alabaster Mosque, & Grand Egyptian Museum |
| Day 3 |
Cairo, Fly to Luxor (Embark) Cruising the Nile River, Dendera Prepare to be amazed at the legendary Temple of Karnak, a massive and absolutely astounding site, with gigantic columns, broad avenues lined with stone sphinxes and halls of truly epic proportions. This evening, you’ll revel in a Welcome Reception and Dinner onboard. Note: Flights to Luxor depart early in the morning to take advantage of more favorable weather and traffic conditions, and to optimize tour scheduling. Before dinner onboard this evening, guests will be treated to a folkloric dance performance. A local band of dancers, in traditional costumes representing different Egyptian districts, will perform a Whirling Dervish show. Included excursion: Temple at Karnak |
| Day 4 | Dendera, Cruising the Nile River, Luxor
Like its twin shrine, the Temple of Karnak, the Temple of Luxor stands on the site of ancient Thebes, the once flourishing capital of Egypt’s New Kingdom. It was built over hundreds of years and even in ruins it is still an extraordinary place. You’ll also visit the Temple of Hathor, dedicated to the goddess of love and beauty. Included excursions: Temple of Hathor, Temple of Luxor |
| Day 5 |
Luxor, Cruising the Nile River, Kom Ombo The word “colossal” will take on a whole new meaning after today’s excursion to the gigantic twin statues known as the Colossi of Memnon. And that’s just the beginning—you’ll also visit the temple of one of Egypt’s rare female pharaohs as well as the Valley of the Kings, used as a royal burial place for nearly 500 years and where the mummified remains of Tutankhamen are on display. After dinner onboard tonight, guests will enjoy a Galabeya Party with music, dancing and singing by crew members. Guests are encouraged to bring their own Galabeya clothing. Included excursion: Colossi of Memnon, Hatshepsut Temple and Valley of the Kings |
| Day 6 |
Kom Ombo, Cruising the Nile River, Aswan After visiting a temple dedicated to a crocodile god today (don’t miss the display of some of the 300 mummified crocs found in the local area), take a ride in a felucca—a traditional Egyptian sailboat—and enjoy afternoon tea at a famous hotel depicted in Agatha Christie’s novel Death on the Nile. Included excursions: Kom Ombo Temple, Boat Ride in Traditional Nile River Felucca and Sunset Tea at the Old Cataract Hotel Aswan |
| Day 7 - 8 |
Aswan Today is an epic day, filled with wonders from start to finish. You’ll visit a marvel of modern engineering—the Aswan High Dam—as well as the Unfinished Obelisk and the beautiful Philae Temple complex, which was moved from one island to another back in the 1970s. But wait, there’s more. You’ll also hop aboard a small boat for a bird-watching excursion along the Nile. After dinner onboard this evening, you’ll be treated to an enchanting Nubian show featuring traditionally attired performers, live music and dancing.
Included excursions: Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Temple of Isis, Life on the Nile Tour by Motorboat
Day 8:
Aswan, Cruising the Nile River, EDFU
Spend the day at leisure or join us for an optional excursion to see the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel.
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| Day 9 |
Esna, Cruising the Nile River, Luxor On today’s excursion, you’ll learn how the Temple of Esna was buried under debris for many centuries and is one of the last great Egyptian temples ever built. Your Egyptologist guide will share all sorts of fascinating insights about this significant cultural site and show you the façade bearing the last known hieroglyphic inscriptions ever recorded in Egypt. Later, savor the Nile’s majestic scenery as the ship cruises to Luxor.
Included excursion: Temple of Khnum
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| Day 9 |
Nuremberg (Disembark), Transfer to Prague Disembark the ship early and set your sights on the “city of a hundred spires” as you transfer to Prague via motorcoach. |
Disembark in Luxor and transfer to the airport for your return flight to Cairo. After checking in to your luxury hotel, you’ll have time to relax on your own and explore Cairo at your leisure.
Note: Flights to Cairo depart early in the morning to take advantage of more favorable weather and traffic conditions, and to optimize tour scheduling.
It’s a day of Bucket List Moments today as we venture to see a number of amazing monuments—including the enigmatic Great Sphinx. You’ll have a thrilling opportunity to view the pyramids from an up-close perspective, the only way to fully appreciate their remarkable size and grandeur.
Day 12 Depart Cairo
Check out of your hotel. If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, you will be transferred to the Cairo International Airport for your flight home. Or, extend your trip with a memorable optional extension in Jerusalem or on the Red Sea.
S.S. Sphinx
The S.S. Sphinx offers two gourmet dining venues, a swimming pool, massage room, and 42 gorgeously appointed suites. This Super ShipTM vessel offers an authentically immersive onboard experience, with bespoke decor by local artisans and materials sourced regionally—such as fine Egyptian cottons, marble, and hand-carved blonde wood—to highlight Egyptian craftsmanship while minimizing our carbon footprint.
All staterooms and suites onboard have French balconies. While the S.S. Sphinx is a beautiful and luxurious ship, its amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld-company-owned ship.
*Prices are in USD, per person based on double occupancy, availability and subject to change without notice. All pricing includes cruise taxes, fees and port expenses. All promotions are capacity controlled by Uniworld and can be eliminated at any time without notice. Promotion code is POGR27. All pricing is as of September 14, 2026, and is not guaranteed at booking. Other restrictions may apply. Ships’ registry: The Netherlands, Switzerland, Douro, Russia, Egypt, Vietnam.
