Secrets of Egypt & the Nile

From $5,749 per person

12 days

Ships: AmaDahlia, AmaLilia

Map of Egypt highlighting key locations for an 11-night Nile River cruise itinerary.
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Journey Summary

  • Day 1 - Cairo
  • Day 2 - Cairo
  • Day 3 - Cairo
  • Day 4 - Cairo
  • Day 5 - Luxor
  • Day 6 - Edfu
  • Day 7 - Aswan
  • Day 8 - Aswan
  • Day 9 - Luxor
  • Day 10 - Qena
  • Day 11 - Luxor
  • Day 12 - Cairo

Detailed Itinerary

Day-by-day description of your cruise and cruise activities.

Day 1

Cairo

Day 2

Cairo

Day 3

Cairo

Day 4

Cairo

Day 5

Luxor

Since the early steamers visited Egypt in the nineteenth century, Luxor has remained a tourist hotspot. Situated on the east side of the Nile in the centre of The Nile Valley, Luxor is an ideal location for tours and trips to surrounding places of interest.

Day 6

Edfu

Edfu is an Egyptian town of The Nile Valley situated halfway between Luxor and Aswan, on the west bank of the Nile. The town is popular with tourists for being home to one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, dedicated to the sky god of the Nile, Horus.

Day 7

Aswan

Aswan is Egypt’s southernmost city and remains hot and dry all year round. It is considered the most picturesque setting on the Nile and serves as a base for tourist excursions to many local sites of interest.

Day 8

Aswan

Aswan is Egypt’s southernmost city and remains hot and dry all year round. It is considered the most picturesque setting on the Nile and serves as a base for tourist excursions to many local sites of interest.

Day 9

Luxor

Since the early steamers visited Egypt in the nineteenth century, Luxor has remained a tourist hotspot. Situated on the east side of the Nile in the centre of The Nile Valley, Luxor is an ideal location for tours and trips to surrounding places of interest.

Day 10

Qena

Day 11

Luxor

Since the early steamers visited Egypt in the nineteenth century, Luxor has remained a tourist hotspot. Situated on the east side of the Nile in the centre of The Nile Valley, Luxor is an ideal location for tours and trips to surrounding places of interest.

Day 12

Cairo

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Ship

Your cruise ship

The AmaDahlia, a luxury river cruise ship from AmaWaterways, sails along the Nile River in Egypt. The ship features multiple decks with large windows and an open sun deck lined with lounge chairs and umbrellas. In the background, traditional buildings and palm trees line the riverbank, with arid desert hills rising in the distance under a hazy sky.
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About this ship

AmaDahlia

Sailing exclusively on Egypt’s legendary Nile River, the AmaDahlia blends the mystique of ancient civilizations with the sophistication and comfort of modern river cruising. Designed from the ground up for immersive exploration of Egypt’s cultural treasures, this 72-guest ship offers an intimate, luxurious experience perfectly suited for one of the world’s most storied destinations.

Elegantly appointed and filled with natural light, AmaDahlia features 36 staterooms and suites, most with private balconies, creating a personal oasis after days filled with temples, tombs, and timeless landscapes. The ship’s design draws inspiration from the Nile itself, with modern Egyptian accents and refined touches throughout.

Guests enjoy gourmet locally inspired cuisine in two dining venues, a full-service bar and lounge, a sun deck with swimming pool and shaded cabanas, a wellness area with massage rooms and fitness equipment, and exceptional service from a professionally trained Egyptian crew. With carefully curated shore excursions and the guidance of expert Egyptologists, AmaDahlia delivers an immersive, upscale experience through the heart of ancient history.

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