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What’s Included in Your Secrets of Egypt & The Nile (Soulful Experiences) Package

Your land package is already built into this itinerary, giving you seamless stays in Cairo, guided touring with expert Egyptologists, and a smooth transition to your Nile River cruise.

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Pre-Cruise Stay in Cairo

Begin your journey with three nights at a luxury hotel on the Nile, complete with daily breakfast and complimentary Wi-Fi. It’s an ideal base for exploring Cairo’s sites, including the Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Salah Ed-Din, and Alabaster Mosque.

Seven-Night Nile River Cruise

Set sail on a seven-night cruise in elegantly appointed accommodations. Enjoy nightly entertainment like belly dancing or movie nights. During the day, join curated shore excursions like visits to a Nubian village and the Luxor Market, or a cooking class.

Expert-Led Tours of Egypt’s Ancient Sites

Discover Egypt’s most iconic landmarks on small-group tours led by expert Egyptologists. During your trip, you’ll visit the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, Saqqara, and ancient Memphis, as well as temples, tombs, and open-air markets along the Nile.

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Post-Cruise Cairo Stay

Conclude your journey with a final night in Cairo, where you’ll have the chance to join an exclusive, private tour of the Abdeen Presidential Palace, complete with a special farewell lunch at the palace, before your included transfer to the airport.

Important: Dates, prices & itineraries are subject to change.

Included Intra-Egypt Air: $848 per person including taxes and fuel surcharges.

Single Supplement: 50% off twin price; Suites 100% of twin price.

Bedding: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking:

Option A: Two twin beds

Option B: One large bed.

Visa: Visas are required for travel to Egypt; please contact your Consulate for more information.

Optional Jordan Pre-Extension: Rates vary based on seasonality. $832 per person for Amman to Cairo intra-air, included in the advertised fare, of which a non-refundable deposit of $200 is required.

Optional Dubai Pre- or Post-Extension: Rates vary based on seasonality, and Dubai to Cairo flights are not included. Visas are not required for travel to Dubai.

Terms & Conditions

All rates are per person in NZD, cruise-only, include port fees and gratuities, and are based on double occupancy in an entry-level stateroom unless otherwise noted. Offers apply to select sailings and new bookings only. Unless a reduced single supplement is specifically stated, solo travelers in double-occupancy staterooms must pay the full single supplement before receiving any discounts. Ask about Solo Traveler promotions. Offers are not combinable with other promotions or discounts, are capacity-controlled, subject to availability, and may change or end without notice. Stateroom upgrades, optional land programs, and airfare are not included. Additional restrictions apply. AmaWaterways reserves the right to correct errors or omissions at any time.

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