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Secrets of Egypt & the Nile

12 Day Fly, Stay & Cruise Holiday with $3000 Bonus Value Including City Stay, Exclusive Package Savings & More

  • Low Deposit $799*pp
  • $3000 Bonus Value
  • Multiple 2026 Dates

Book By 31 December 2024

Multiple 2026 Dates

Product Code: MC-33786

Secrets of Egypt & the Nile

12 Day Fly, Stay & Cruise Holiday with $3000 Bonus Value Including City Stay, Exclusive Package Savings & More

  • Low Deposit $799*pp
  • $3000 Bonus Value
  • Multiple 2026 Dates

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Return economy flights to Cairo

BONUS Arrival airport to hotel transfer
BONUS 3 Night hotel stay to explore the city of Cairo
BONUS Sightseeing including Egyptian museum, King Tut’s treasures and Alabastar Mosque
BONUS Sightseeing – full day to discover Cairo Pyramids of ancient Memphis
One way flight from Cairo to Luxor

Enjoy a 7 night Secrets of the Nile cruise from Luxor onboard AmaDahlia in an Window Stateroom

Onboard regionally inspired cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients across a range of complimentary venues
The chef’s table specialty restaurant
Unlimited fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast & sip & sail daily cocktail hour
Onboard entertainment including cultural performances
Immersive tours with knowledgeable guides in every destination
Onboard all port taxes & charges

One way flight from Luxor to Cairo
BONUS 1 Night hotel stay to explore the city of Cairo at your leisure
BONUS Cairo exclusive Abdeen palace private tour and lunch

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Cairo, Egypt

Welcome to Cairo! Be met by an AmaWaterways representative, who will guide you though the customs and immigration process before taking you to your hotel.

 
Cairo, Egypt

A full day of unmissable Cairo attractions await, beginning with the Egyptian Museum, home to 120,000 artifacts, including the priceless treasures of Tutankhamen. After a delicious lunch, head to the Mosque of Muhammad, which sits majestically on the summit of the Citadel of Saladin’s courtyard. From here, you can enjoy breathtaking views across the city to the Pyramids of Giza. End your day with a Welcome Reception hosted by your Cruise Manager.

 
Cairo, Egypt

Today, visit the monuments of the ancient capital of Memphis, including the statue of Ramses II, the Alabaster Sphinx and the necropolis of Sakkara. After a lunch at a historic palatial hotel, explore the Great Sphinx and the iconic Giza complex, consisting of three pyramids built between 2,589 BC and 2,504 BC.

 
Cairo - Luxor, Egypt

Take an early afternoon flight to Luxor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site home to two world-famous temples: Karnack and Luxor. Be welcomed aboard your luxurious ship to begin your Nile River cruise.

 
Luxor - Edfu, Egypt

Begin your day with a visit to the Valley of the 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 world’s most famous archaeological sites. Later, head to Deir el-Bahri to see the Temple of Hatshepsut, Egypt’s first female ruler. Conclude your day with an up-close view of the Colossi of Memnon, two gigantic statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

 
Edfu, Egypt

Today explore Edfu, famously home to one of Egypt’s most remarkably preserved temples, dedicated to the falcon-headed god, Horus. Built in 230 BC, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is the second-largest temple in Egypt. Afterwards, relax onboard and take in the landscapes of the Nile River as the ship continues onward.

 
Aswan, Egypt

This morning, enjoy free time in Aswan or opt an optional excursion to Abu Simbel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dedicated to Ramses II. Later, ride a felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailboat, to Elephantine Island, said to be home to legendary Egyptian god, Khnumo. End your day on a high with an optional afternoon tea at the historic Old Cataract Hotel, a 19th-century Victorian Palace.

 
Aswan - Esna, Egypt

This morning, board a motorboat and cruise to the UNESCO-designated Philae Temple Complex, which houses some of the best restored and preserved hieroglyphs in Egypt.

 
Esna - Luxor, Egypt

Spend the morning cruising along the glistening Nile River. On arrival in Luxor, explore the Temple of Karnak, the largest religious complex in Egypt boasting a vast network of columns, hieroglyphs, obelisks, sphinxes and colossi. Later, visit the iconic Temple of Luxor, which was constructed over hundreds of years by Amenhotep III, Ramses II, Tutankhamun and other pharaohs.

 
Luxor - Qena - Luxor, Egypt

This morning, sail to Qena and immerse in it’s fascinating ancient Egyptian heritage. Visit the Dendera Temple of Hathor, the best preserved temple in all of Egypt. On one of the temple walls is a carving of Cleopatra and her son with Julius Caesar, Caesarion. Later, sail back to Luxor.

 
Luxor - Cairo, Egypt

Today, disembark the ship in Luxor and fly back to Cairo, where you’ll enjoy a visit to the Abdeen Presidential Palace, consisting of several fascinating museums. Later, visit the old part of the city, including Coptic Cairo, where the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue.

 
Cairo, Egypt

Farewell Cairo as you board your flight home, or ask us about our flexible flights and extend your stay.

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Price based on cruise sail dates:

  • 18 February 2026
  • 11 March 2026

Price based on departing from Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Based on Cat E Window Stateroomview stateroom

Upgrade to Cat CB/CA French Balcony from $1899 per personview stateroom

Upgrade to Cat SB/SA Suite with Balcony from $5999 per personview stateroom

Prices are per person twin share in AUD, and subject to availability and currency fluctuations.
Pricing is subject to change until reservation is confirmed. Please note – Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions are subject to change and availability.
Seasonal and/or flight routing surcharges may apply. Flights may not be direct or operate daily.  Disruptions to cruising and itinerary may occur.

Important – if your cruise holiday package is made up of consecutive back to back sailings, there is a chance that you may be allocated different cabin numbers on each voyage and may be required to change cabins throughout your journey.

Please note upgrade amounts advertised may be based on lead in obstructed view staterooms.

Please note – onboard benefits valued at has been converted into Australian Dollars from the onboard currency. Details of the onboard currency can be provided by your consultant at the time of enquiry.  Shore excursions and other items such as alcoholic beverages & laundry are an additional cost. Should onboard gratuities or hotel service charges not already be included in your package, these are mandatory and charged by the cruise line to your onboard account on a day by day basis.
Itineraries are subject to change at any time without notice.

Due to security reasons, all guests must be on board 2 hours before sailing.
Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking.

Please note: Flight deviations requested by the traveller incur a fee of $150AUD per person plus any additional airfare and or tax charges.  These will be advised by our Cruise After Sales / Air Department at the time of selecting your flights

Please note that a majority of US based (including Hawaii) hotels impose a daily mandatory additional charge that is automatically added to your bill by the hotel. There are various inclusions provided for these resort fees. These fees are separate from, cannot be prepaid prior to arrival and are in addition to our advertised package.
Please note many European hotels charge a nominal daily City Tourist Tax which is utilised locally for tourism-related purposes and to improve the local infrastructure in the area. This tax is collected by the hotels directly from the customer and the amount can vary by region, hotel size or type. Local regulations state this must be collected by the hotel and cannot be prepaid.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you have checked the Visa requirements for all countries visited on this itinerary.
China, Russia, India, Canada, and the USA require visas to be arranged prior to sailing for all Australian passport holders.
For Non-Australian passport holders please check with the appropriate embassy.

** Low Deposit Policy
A second deposit (part payment) will be required/date & amount will be supplied by the consultant at the time of booking.

Product Code: MC-33786

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Book By 31 December 2024

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Departure Point Sydney

Preferred Departure Date 18-02-2026

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