Splendors of Egypt and the Nile!
aboard Uniworld's S.S. Sphinx

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A Hosted-Group 12-day Sailing!

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Are you ready to travel like a Queen? (No pun intended!)

 

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. 

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This captivating itinerary begins and ends in Cairo, where you’ll visit the famous Egyptian Museum and its unrivaled collection of pharaonic artifacts. Journey to Giza to gaze upon the mighty ancient Pyramids and the Sphinx.

 

A cruise with Uniworld...

Boutique hotels are known for their destination-specific interior décor, gracious service, and carefully selected amenities, all of which provide an intimate, elegant, and relaxed experience. Similarly, Uniworld’s boutique river cruises allow guests to travel from one exciting destination to the next aboard a stylish floating hotel with inviting lounges, cozy libraries, panoramic restaurants, sumptuous cuisine, exquisite antiques and original art and luxurious river view staterooms and suites. Meticulous attention to detail is readily apparent on every company-owned ship.

 

The S.S. Sphinx offers two gourmet dining venues, a swimming pool, massage room and 42 gorgeously appointed suites. This Super Ship 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.

 

Join us on this hosted group sailing and experience a trip of a lifetime with some incredible friends (we attract the BEST guests!).

 

DINING

• Meals onboard prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients

• 11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners

• Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner

• Farewell Dinner

• 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 river view 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 similar)

 

EXPERIENCES

• 1 country: Egypt

• 12 UNESCO World Heritage sites

• Services of an experienced Egyptologist

• Cultural enrichment

• Group Transfers are included on arrival and departure days (please see terms and conditions for transfer guidelines)

• Flights included between Cairo and Luxor

• Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour