Splendours of Egypt & the Nile

The Splendours of Egypt & the Nile is a 11-night Egypt & Red Sea cruise aboard S.S. São Rafael, operated by Uniworld River Cruises. Departing Cairo on October 16, 2027, the voyage visits 7 ports. Fares start from $14,849 per person.

Length: 11 nights
Departs: Oct 16, 2027
Returns: Oct 27, 2027
Ports of call: 7
Days at sea: 6

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Itinerary

Day 1 Oct 16, 2027 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 Oct 18, 2027 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 Oct 18, 2027 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 Oct 21, 2027 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 Oct 21, 2027 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 Oct 24, 2027 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 Oct 24, 2027 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: $14,849 · range $14,849–$14,849

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Your ship S.S. São Rafael 5★ **1,150** GT 94 guests Built **2015** When Portuguese navigator Vasco de Gama set sail aboard the São Gabriel in 1497, his fleet was joined by the São Rafael, a matching ship captained by his brother, Paulo de Gama. Likewise, in 2027, our new S.S. São Rafael will join the S.S. São Gabriel on the Douro River to introduce even more guests to the rich flavors and wonderous landscapes of Portugal’s famed winegrowing region. S.S. São Rafael ship guide Search cruises on S.S. São Rafael

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