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Incredible Egypt & 7-Night Luxury Nile River Cruise

From $8,995 per person

14 days

1 countries

Ship: Nebu Ra

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14 days · 13 nights · Ship: Nebu Ra · 1 country

Journey Summary

Itinerary Highlights

  • Saqqara's Step Pyramid of Djoser, the first building in cut stone anywhere on earth, with Sneferu's Bent and Red Pyramids at Dahshur
  • The Giza plateau - Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure and the Great Sphinx, the last surviving wonder of the ancient world
  • The Citadel of Saladin above the city, and the working workshops of Khan El Khalili, a bazaar since the fourteenth century
  • Seven nights onboard the Nebu Ra, a three-deck dahabeya launched in 2026 carrying sixteen guests across eight accommodations, with sixteen crew
  • A rare sail north to Dendera, where the astronomical ceiling of the Temple of Hathor has been cleaned back to its original blues and ochres
  • The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's terraced temple at Deir el-Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon
  • The newly revealed painted ceilings of the Temple of Khnum at Esna, and Horus at Edfu, the most complete temple in Egypt
  • Gebel el-Silsila, the sandstone quarry that built Karnak, with rock-cut shrines at the waterline and no road in
  • A private island mooring at Balooli - barbecue on the sand, a swim in the Nile, and a day with nothing scheduled in it
  • Abu Simbel above Lake Nasser, the island Temple of Philae by private launch, and a felucca under sail at sunset
  • The Grand Egyptian Museum and the complete treasure of Tutankhamun, five thousand objects together for the first time since 1922
  • All-inclusive: round-trip international airfare, every meal, all gratuities, and two glasses of local beer or wine with lunch and dinner
  • One private Egyptologist for the entire journey, ashore and onboard, with all sightseeing, entrance fees, internal flights and transfers included

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Pre- & Post-Cruise

Extensions

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Jordan Post-Tour Extension with PetraPost-cruise

Jordan Post-Tour Extension with Petra

5 nights

The Jordan post-tour extension enriches your journey with guided visits to the historic capital of Amman and the remarkably preserved Roman ruins of Jerash. Traveling along the scenic King's Highway, you'll experience biblical and cultural landmarks before reaching the legendary rose-red city of Petra, where carved temples and tombs emerge from sandstone cliffs. The extension concludes with time to relax and float in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea, blending profound history with natural wonder for a memorable finale to your Middle Eastern adventure.

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Nebu Ra
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River cruise · Egypt & The Middle East · SST Exclusive Voyages

Nebu Ra

  • 16

    Guests

  • 2026

    Launched

The Nebu Ra is an intimate, luxury river vessel designed to deliver a deeply immersive and unhurried journey along the Nile. With just eight accommodations; six Deluxe Cabins and two expansive Signature Suites, this three-deck boat offers an exclusive, private-yacht atmosphere where guests experience Egypt’s legendary landscapes and ancient civilizations from the comfort of a refined floating sanctuary. The concept behind Nebu Ra blends cultural depth with tranquility, balancing guided visits to iconic temples and archaeological sites with serene sailing time, allowing travelers to witness everyday life unfolding along the riverbanks.

Onboard amenities emphasize comfort, elegance, and open-air relaxation. Guests enjoy indoor and outdoor lounges and dining areas, sunbeds, open-air bars, and a sundeck Jacuzzi designed for panoramic river views. The ship features both indoor and outdoor bars, Wi-Fi, onboard entertainment, wellness services available upon request, and an advanced UV-treated filtered water system throughout. Every shared space is intended to maintain a calm and refined atmosphere, supported by a quiet-hours service protocol.

Where you'll stay

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Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza

Refined rooms offer terraces, marble bathrooms and free Wi-Fi, as well as minifridges and flat-screen TVs; many have Nile views. Plush suites add living rooms. Room service is offered 24/7.There's a cafe and a shisha area, as well as 4 chic bars and 3 stylish restaurants; 1 offering Chinese cuisine. Other amenities include a gym, and a luxe spa with an indoor pool, a hammam, a sauna and a hot tub. There's also a rooftop garden with 3 outdoor pools and a poolside eatery.

The St. Regis Cairo

The St. Regis Cairo

A riverfront tower on the Corniche in Bulaq, with St. Regis Butler Service throughout and rooms and suites looking out over the Nile. An easy base for Coptic Cairo and the Grand Egyptian Museum, and a gentle close to two weeks of early starts.

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