Our tip
Go for the VIP meet and assist on arrival at Cairo airport – money well spent for a totally relaxing start.
From Cairo to Cairo
Splendors of Egypt & the Nile
From Cairo to Cairo
Splendors of Egypt & the Nile
Voyage Itinerary
6 February to 7 February
Setting sail from Cairo
We love this noisy, dusty, busy city. Expect a warm welcome everywhere you go - Egypt goes through hard times so often that its tourism industry suffers a constant roller-coaster ride of highs and lows. More or less everyone has a financial interest in ensuring tourists continue to visit, and the country, and Cairo itself, really has so much to offer. The highlight of your stay may well be the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, but don't neglect a visit to the Egyptian Museum, which has a truly stupendous collection of ancient artefacts, including the Tutankhamen treasures.
8 February
Egypt: Luxor
Prepare to be amazed – the thin belt of greenery along the banks of the Nile in Upper Egypt gives Luxor a lush setting for an extraordinary collection of tombs, temple complexes and stone structures that hint at the magnificence of this former Ancient Egyptian capital.
9 February
Egypt: Dendera
10 February
Egypt: Luxor
Prepare to be amazed – the thin belt of greenery along the banks of the Nile in Upper Egypt gives Luxor a lush setting for an extraordinary collection of tombs, temple complexes and stone structures that hint at the magnificence of this former Ancient Egyptian capital.
11 February
Egypt: Kom Ombo
12 February to 13 February
Egypt: Aswan
Egypt's southernmost city, Aswan, is where the Nile is at its most majestic. Many monuments and sites are within easy reach, such as the temple of Philae and the Aga Khan Mausoleum. The souk is the perfect place to shop for gifts to take home, but also to learn more about the people who shop here daily.
14 February
Egypt: Esna
15 February
Egypt: Luxor
Prepare to be amazed – the thin belt of greenery along the banks of the Nile in Upper Egypt gives Luxor a lush setting for an extraordinary collection of tombs, temple complexes and stone structures that hint at the magnificence of this former Ancient Egyptian capital.
16 February to 17 February
Arriving in Cairo
We love this noisy, dusty, busy city. Obviously the highlight of your stay may well be the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, but on no account neglect a visit to the Egyptian Museum, which has a truly stupendous collection of ancient artefacts, not least, of course, the Tutankhamen treasures.
Don't miss
It sort of goes without saying, but don’t miss the pyramids and sphinx at Giza, and the Egyptian Museum – even if you don’t normally visit museums.
The ship
S.S. Sphinx
- Capacity:
- 84 Guests
- Crew:
- 58 Staff
- Style:
- Relaxed and informal during the day, giving way to an elegant evening atmosphere.
S.S. Sphinx brings a new level of luxury to the Nile, featuring stylish Egyptian-inspired decor and spacious suites.
What we love
On board S.S. Sphinx you can expect similar high standards to Uniworld's European 'Super Ships', with features including two gourmet restaurants, an outdoor pool and a massage room. The striking interiors showcase decor from local artisans, with regionally sourced materials including Egyptian cottons, marble and hand-carved wood.
inclusions
- All meals
- House wine and local beer served with lunch and dinner
- Bottled water, coffee and tea
- Sightseeing and excursions
- Gratuities
- Flights from London and overseas airport transfers
Tailor-make your trip
Ways to make it better
Our favourite hotel in Cairo
Difficult choice, but we are going for the Mena House: book a Pyramid view room.
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