Splendours of Egypt & the Nile

The Splendours of Egypt & the Nile is a 11-night Middle East cruise aboard S.S. Sphinx, operated by Uniworld River Cruises. Departing Cairo on December 19, 2026, the voyage visits 7 ports. Fares start from $8,319 per person.

Length: 11 nights
Departs: Dec 19, 2026
Returns: Dec 30, 2026
Ports of call: 7
Days at sea: 6

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Itinerary

Day 1 Dec 19, 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 port guide Search cruises visiting Cairo

Day 3 Dec 21, 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 port guide Search cruises visiting Luxor

Luxor photo — Day 3 Dec 21, 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 port guide Search cruises visiting Luxor

Day 6 Dec 24, 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 port guide Search cruises visiting Aswan

Aswan photo — Day 6 Dec 24, 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 port guide Search cruises visiting Aswan

Day 9 Dec 27, 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 port guide Search cruises visiting Esna

Esna photo — Day 9 Dec 27, 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 port guide Search cruises visiting Esna

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 88-day span: $8,319 · range $8,319–$8,319

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Balcony Cabin	2	Balcony
Balcony Cabin	3	Balcony
French Balcony	A	Balcony
French Balcony	B	Balcony
Deluxe Balcony	DB	Balcony
Deluxe French Balcony	DFB	Balcony
Deluxe French Balcony	DLX	Balcony
French Balcony	FB	Balcony
Signature French Balcony	SB	Balcony
Signature French Balcony	SFB	Balcony
Outside Cabin	4	Oceanview
Outside Cabin	5	Oceanview
Classic	C	Oceanview
Classic Single	CS	Oceanview
Deluxe Cabin	D	Oceanview
Grand Suite	GS	Suite
Heritage Suite	HS	Suite
Maharaja Suite	MS	Suite
Royal Suite	RS	Suite
Suite	S	Suite
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Ship

Your ship S.S. Sphinx 6★ **1,500** GT 84 guests Built **2014** 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 ship guide Search cruises on S.S. Sphinx

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