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Aboard Amawaterways Secrets of Egypt & the Nile AmaLilia 2027 Group# 104031

May 24 - Jun 4, 2027

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Kristina Coleman

Journey Luxe Travel, LLC

kristina@journeyluxetravel.com

281-740-9060

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Overview

<p>Embark on the adventure of a lifetime through Egypt and along the Nile on this 11-night river cruise and land experience. Guided by expert Egyptologists, you will stand in awe before the iconic Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx, marvel at the countless artifacts on display at the Grand Egyptian Museum and descend into the mysterious Valley of the Kings and Queens. You will also be treated to exclusive experiences like a private lunch at the regal Abdeen Presidential Palace. Allow Egypt’s ancient wonders and hidden treasures ignite your spirit of discovery on this luxurious, one-of-a-kind journey.</p>

Day 1 · Mon, May 24 · Cairo, Egypt

About Your Cruise Line - AmaWaterways

With over two decades of experience on the world’s rivers, our family-owned and operated company has remained focused on what we do best: providing our guests with innovative and unforgettable travel experiences. When you step aboard AmaWaterways, each day brings a genuine smile that warms the heart, every river a new culture that inspires, and each course a moment to savor and share.

About Your Ship - AmaLilia

The newly designed AmaLilia offers the ultimate in travel luxury, with upscale regionally-inspired décor and 41 staterooms, including 13 marvellous suites.

Cairo

May 24

CAIRO. Arrive in Cairo, where you will be met by an AmaWaterways representative who will help you with your luggage and the customs and immigration process. With your baggage and customs taken care of and a new stamp in your passport, you will now...

Day 2 · Tue, May 25 · Cairo, Egypt

Cairo

May 25

CAIRO. A full day of captivating attractions await, beginning with the exquisite new Grand Egytian Museum, the world’s largest archaeological museum with its 100,000 artifacts on display, many never seen by the general public until the opening in ...

Day 3 · Wed, May 26 · Cairo, Egypt

Cairo

May 26

CAIRO. Discover the monuments at the UNESCO-designated ancient capital of Memphis. Visit the huge statue of Ramses II, the Alabaster Sphinx and the necropolis of Sakkara – site of the famous step pyramid of King Zoser, the oldest pyramid on earth....

Day 4 · Thu, May 27 · Cairo, Egypt

Cairo

May 27

CAIRO - LUXOR. This morning, visit Coptic Cairo, a neighborhood know for its historic churches and monestaries. Then take an early afternoon flight south to Luxor —formerly known as Thebes, the capital city of the New Kingdom of Upper Egypt. Luxor...

Luxor

May 27

Since the early steamers visited Egypt in the nineteenth century, Luxor has remained a tourist hotspot. Situated on the east side of the Nile in the centre of The Nile Valley, Luxor is an ideal location for tours and trips to surrounding places of...

Day 5 · Fri, May 28 · Luxor, Egypt

Luxor

May 28

LUXOR - EDFU. Begin the day with a visit to the Valley of Queens, home to the mummified remains of more than 30 queens and princesses. Next, visit the tombs of ancient Egypt in the Valley of the Kings — one of the most famous archeological sites i...

Day 6 · Sat, May 29 · Edfu, Egypt

Edfu

May 29

EDFU. The city of Edfu is best known for one of Egypt’s most remarkably preserved temples, dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. Built in 230 BC, it is the second-largest temple in Egypt and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with walls that displ...

Day 7 · Sun, May 30 · Aswan, Egypt

Aswan

May 30

ASWAN. Enjoy free time in Aswan or go on an optional excursion to Abu Simbel (must be prebooked). If you purchased the optional excursion, enjoy an early morning flight over Lake Nasser to the more than 3,000-year-old Abu Simbel, a UNESCO World He...

Day 8 · Mon, May 31 · Aswan, Egypt

Aswan

May 31

ASWAN - ESNA. Board a motorboat and cruise to the UNESCO-designated Philae Temple complex, boasting some of the most stunningly restored and preserved hieroglyphs in Egypt. It was constructed between 380 BC and 362 BC and dedicated to the goddess ...

Kom Ombo

May 31

Day 9 · Tue, Jun 1 · Luxor, Egypt

Luxor

Jun 1

ESNA - LUXOR. Spend a morning of scenic cruising along the glistening Nile River. Relax on the Sun Deck as you cruise from Esna back to Luxor. First, explore the Temple of Karnak, the largest religious complex in Egypt and one of the largest in th...

Day 10 · Wed, Jun 2 · Qena, Egypt

Qena

Jun 2

LUXOR - QENA - LUXOR. Set sail to Qena to explore its ancient Egyptian heritage. You’ll go to Dendara to visit the best-preserved temple in Egypt, the Temple of Hathor – the Goddess of Love, to whom the powers of joy, feminine love and motherhood ...

Day 11 · Thu, Jun 3 · Luxor, Egypt

Luxor

Jun 3

LUXOR - DISEMBARKATION - CAIRO. Disembark the ship in Luxor and fly back to Cairo where you will be taken to the Abdeen Presidential Palace, considered one of the most luxurious palaces in the world. The palace consists of multiple museums, includ...

Cairo

Jun 3

Day 12 · Fri, Jun 4 · Cairo, Egypt

Cairo

Jun 4

CAIRO. Bid farewell to Cairo and prepare for your flight home. (B)