11-night Egypt & Red Sea cruise on S.S. Sphinx

The Splendours of Egypt & the Nile is a 11-night Egypt & Red Sea cruise aboard S.S. Sphinx, operated by Uniworld River Cruises. Departing Cairo on October 3, 2026, the voyage visits 7 ports.

Length: 11 nights
Departs: Oct 3, 2026
Returns: Oct 14, 2026
Ports of call: 7
Days at sea: 6

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Itinerary

Day 1 Oct 3, 2026 Cairo Cairo, Egypt’s sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. At its heart is Tahrir Square and the vast Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities including royal mummies and gilded King Tutankhamun artifacts. Nearby, Giza is the site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century BC. In Gezira Island’s leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views. Cairo Cairo port guide Search cruises visiting Cairo

Day 3 Oct 5, 2026 Luxor Safaga will set your imagination spinning as the gateway to Luxor. Head back to the start of human history and find yourself at Karnak’s staggering complex of temples. Let Egyptologists fill in the missing pieces at Luxor Temple, built with prolific pharaoh patronage. Sail high over the Valley of Kings on a private hot air balloon and go underground to unlock the mystery at Tutankhamun’s tomb. Pay respect to the only woman Pharaoh and salute Egypt’s most considerable, Colossi of Memnon. Sparkly Safaga Red Sea escapades to stony burial chambers, mighty monuments and expressive artistry – this region offers a millennia-old flavour of the world’s greatest ancient wonders. Luxor Luxor port guide Search cruises visiting Luxor

Luxor photo — Day 3 Oct 5, 2026 Luxor Safaga will set your imagination spinning as the gateway to Luxor. Head back to the start of human history and find yourself at Karnak’s staggering complex of temples. Let Egyptologists fill in the missing pieces at Luxor Temple, built with prolific pharaoh patronage. Sail high over the Valley of Kings on a private hot air balloon and go underground to unlock the mystery at Tutankhamun’s tomb. Pay respect to the only woman Pharaoh and salute Egypt’s most considerable, Colossi of Memnon. Sparkly Safaga Red Sea escapades to stony burial chambers, mighty monuments and expressive artistry – this region offers a millennia-old flavour of the world’s greatest ancient wonders. Luxor Luxor port guide Search cruises visiting Luxor

Day 6 Oct 8, 2026 Aswan Aswan, a city on the Nile River, has been southern Egypt’s strategic and commercial gateway since antiquity. It contains significant archaeological sites like the Philae temple complex, on Agilkia Island near the landmark Aswan Dam. Philae’s ruins include the columned Temple of Isis, dating to the 4th century B.C. Downriver, Elephantine Island holds the Temple of Khnum, from the Third Dynasty. ― Aswan Aswan port guide Search cruises visiting Aswan

Aswan photo — Day 6 Oct 8, 2026 Aswan Aswan, a city on the Nile River, has been southern Egypt’s strategic and commercial gateway since antiquity. It contains significant archaeological sites like the Philae temple complex, on Agilkia Island near the landmark Aswan Dam. Philae’s ruins include the columned Temple of Isis, dating to the 4th century B.C. Downriver, Elephantine Island holds the Temple of Khnum, from the Third Dynasty. ― Aswan Aswan port guide Search cruises visiting Aswan

Day 9 Oct 11, 2026 Esna Esther Nara Yoon, better known by her stage name Esna, is a Korean-American singer-songwriter active in South Korea. Her first extended play, eSNa The Singer, was released in October 2015. She has also written songs for other artists, including the 2014 hit single "Some". Esna Esna port guide Search cruises visiting Esna

Esna photo — Day 9 Oct 11, 2026 Esna Esther Nara Yoon, better known by her stage name Esna, is a Korean-American singer-songwriter active in South Korea. Her first extended play, eSNa The Singer, was released in October 2015. She has also written songs for other artists, including the 2014 hit single "Some". Esna Esna port guide Search cruises visiting Esna

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 142-day span: $9,999 · range $9,999–$10,799

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30 days

We've tracked this sailing's fares every day for the past 148 days. Here's what each cabin type has cost.

Price history by cabin type
Cabin	Current	Lowest	Highest
Balcony	$9,999	$9,999 · Jul 3	$10,799 · Mar 30
Suite	$12,999	$12,999 · Jul 22	$13,699 · Mar 30

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Cabin grades

Balcony

Lowest Balcony $9,999 DFB Deluxe French Balcony FB French Balcony

Suite

Lowest Suite $12,999 GS Grand Suite RS Royal Suite

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Cabin grades and pricing
Name	Supplier code	Type
Deluxe French Balcony	DFB	Balcony
French Balcony	FB	Balcony
French Balcony A	FBA	Balcony
French Balcony B	FBB	Balcony
Grand Suite	GS	Suite
Grand Suite A	GSA	Suite
Grand Suite B	GSB	Suite
Royal Suite	RS	Suite

Ship

Your ship S.S. Sphinx 6★ 84 guests 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. S.S. Sphinx S.S. Sphinx ship guide Search cruises on S.S. Sphinx

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