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Splendors of Egypt & the Nile
- calendar_today Multiple Departures
- bedtime 11 nights
- directions_boat S.S. Sphinx
- location_on Depart from Cairo
- Balcony price from $10,499*/person
- Suite price from $16,399*/person
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Cruise the Nile in a manner once reserved for queens and pharaohs, and receive a $2,000 per person air credit when flights are booked through your Cruiseabout consultant in conjunction with this booking and an extra $600* Exclusive Cruiseabout Saving.
For 11 nights, experience Egypt’s most extraordinary sites in style and luxury aboard S.S. Sphinx. Wander amongst the towering ruins of the Temple of Karnak, the world’s largest ancient religious complex. Visit temples dedicated to Hathor, Horus and other mythological figures, and follow in the footsteps of renowned explorers into the Valley of the Kings. Get acquainted with Nubian culture during a home visit with a local family, and experience an exhilarating ride in a felucca, a traditional Nile River sailboat. The journey begins and ends in Cairo, where the Grand Egyptian Museum houses one of the world’s great collections of pharaonic artefacts and where the ancient Pyramids and the Great Sphinx await at Giza.
INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE
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Exclusive Cruiseabout $600* savings Included
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Receive a $2,000 per person air credit when flights are booked in conjunction with this booking.
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7-night cruise in a French Balcony cabin aboard S.S. Sphinx
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4 nights in Cairo at the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza or the Nile Ritz-Carlton (or similar)
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Lavishly appointed riverview cabins and suites
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All meals onboard prepared using the finest and freshest local ingredients: 11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners
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Welcome and Farewell Receptions
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Complimentary house wine, local beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee served during lunch and dinner onboard
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8 days of fully hosted shore excursions led by English-speaking trained Egyptologists
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Services of an experienced Egyptologist throughout
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Cultural enrichment including folkloric Whirling Dervish performance, Galabeya Party and Nubian show
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Free Wi-Fi
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Included flight between Cairo and Luxor
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Gratuities for all onboard and onshore personnel included, including ship staff, crew, Egyptologist, local experts and drivers, both during the cruise and on any pre or post cruise land extensions
YOUR ITINERARY
Guests arrive in Cairo and transfer to their hotel, the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza or the Nile Ritz-Carlton, or similar.
...Guests explore Cairo’s ancient quarter, visiting the Citadel of Salah al-Din, the Alabaster Mosque and the Grand Egyptian Museum.
...Guests fly to Luxor, tour the Temple of Karnak, board the S.S. Sphinx and set sail for Dendera, with a Welcome Reception and dinner onboard that evening.
...Guests visit the Temple of Hathor at Dendera before returning to Luxor to see the Temple of Luxor.
...Guests visit the Colossi of Memnon, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings before the ship sails for Kom Ombo.
...Guests tour the Kom Ombo Temple, take a felucca ride and enjoy sunset tea at the Old Cataract Hotel Aswan.
...Guests visit the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Philae Temple complex, followed by a motorboat bird-watching excursion on the Nile.
...Guests have a day at leisure or may join an optional excursion to the temples of Abu Simbel.
...Guests visit the Temple of Khnum at Esna, one of the last great Egyptian temples ever built.
...Guests disembark in Luxor, fly to Cairo and check into their hotel, with free time to explore.
...Guests visit the Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, plus the Step Pyramid of King Zoser at Sakkara.
...Guests check out of their hotel and transfer to Cairo International Airport for their return flight home.
...YOUR SHIP - The S.S. Sphinx
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.
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Bathrobes
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Description
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.
Relaxation
Air Conditioning
Bathrobes
Bathroom
Launched
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Capacity
84
AVAILABLE STATEROOMS
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French Balcony B-[FBB]
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Grand Suite-[GS]
Balcony from $10,499*
French Balcony B-[FBB]
Suite from $16,399*
Grand Suite-[GS]
ALTERNATIVE DATES
View our alternative dates and durations below for this cruise. Prices based on twinshare cabin.
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DateTripCruise ShipNightsPrice per person
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2nd Jan ‘27Splendours of Egypt & the NileS.S. Sphinx- 11Nights11
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9th Jan ‘27Splendours of Egypt & the NileS.S. Sphinx- 11Nights11
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30th Jan ‘27Splendours of Egypt & the NileS.S. Sphinx- 11Nights11
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10th Apr ‘27Splendours of Egypt & the NileS.S. Sphinx- 11Nights11
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1st May ‘27Splendours of Egypt & the NileS.S. Sphinx- 11Nights11
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15th May ‘27Splendours of Egypt & the NileS.S. Sphinx- 11Nights11
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22nd May ‘27Splendours of Egypt & the NileS.S. Sphinx- 11Nights11
Important Notice
Prices quoted are valid for sale until 31 oct 2026 for travel during the period specified unless otherwise stated or sold out prior. Prices are accurate as of 10 Sep 2026 and may be higher depending on date of purchase and date of travel. All prices are per person, twin share unless otherwise stated, subject to availability and may be withdrawn or varied without notice. All savings are included in the advertised price.
Uniworld Air + Cruise Offer applies to new Uniworld Boutique River Cruise bookings on eligible 2026 and 2027 departures made between 1 July and 31 Oct 2026. An air credit of $3,000 per person applies to Suite cabin bookings on this departure; an air credit of $2,000 per person applies to all other cabin categories on this departure. Air credit is applied when flights are booked in conjunction with the cruise booking, or may be applied as a saving against the cruise price. Speak with a Cruiseabout consultant for details.
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Cruiseabout Exclusive Savings Terms and Conditions
Cruiseabout Exclusive $400 voucher is valid for in-store or Contact Centre bookings made with Cruiseabout during the promotional period. Valid for new river cruise bookings only from 10 September 2026 to 2 November 2026. Bookings must include a cruise component to be eligible. A maximum of one redemption is permitted per booking. The voucher cannot be used towards deposits and is not combinable with any other offer, voucher or promotion. The $400 discount will be applied to the final booking price. A maximum of one redemption is permitted per booking. The voucher has no cash value and cannot be refunded, exchanged, transferred, or redeemed for cash, credit or foreign exchange products. This voucher is not valid for use by Flight Centre Travel Group employees. The offer expires 2 November 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. View our full Terms and Conditions. (UNISEP02)