Itinerary

Day 1 Dec 18, 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 Cairo port guide Search cruises visiting Cairo

Day 3 Dec 20, 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 Luxor port guide Search cruises visiting Luxor

Luxor photo — Day 3 Dec 20, 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 Luxor port guide Search cruises visiting Luxor

Day 6 Dec 23, 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 Aswan port guide Search cruises visiting Aswan

Aswan photo — Day 6 Dec 23, 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 Aswan port guide Search cruises visiting Aswan

Day 9 Dec 26, 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 Esna port guide Search cruises visiting Esna

Esna photo — Day 9 Dec 26, 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 Esna port guide Search cruises visiting Esna

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 155-day span: $7,699 · range $7,699–$11,099

Lower than 83% of peers This longer-duration sailing's from-price per night is lower than 83% of comparable sailings.

same cruise line, destination, duration, and departure window · from-price per night · as of Aug 26, 2026

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

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Oceanview

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Balcony

from $7,699

$699 / night

Fare rows

French Balcony B

Cabin grade

Available

from $7,699

$699 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

French Balcony A

Cabin grade

Available

from $8,349

$759 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Deluxe French Balcony

Cabin grade

Available

from $10,099

$918 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Suite

from $12,349

$1,122 / night

Fare rows

Grand Suite B

Cabin grade

Available

from $12,349

$1,122 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Grand Suite A

Cabin grade

Available

from $12,899

$1,172 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Royal Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $16,699

$1,518 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Prices verified Aug 26, 2026

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Price history

30 days

We've tracked this sailing's fares every day for the past 156 days. Here's what each cabin type has cost.

Price history by cabin type
Cabin	Current	Lowest	Highest
Balcony	$7,699	$7,699 · Jul 18	$11,099 · Jul 1
Suite	$12,349	$12,349 · Jul 18	$18,499 · Jul 1

Lowest and highest fares we've recorded for each cabin type · verified 17 hours ago.

○ = last seen (sold out or delisted). · Verified 17 hours ago.

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Cabin grades

Balcony

Lowest Balcony $7,699 DFB Deluxe French Balcony $10,099 FBA French Balcony A $8,349 FBB French Balcony B $7,699

Suite

Lowest Suite $12,349 GSA Grand Suite A $12,899 GSB Grand Suite B $12,349 RS Royal Suite $16,699

Lines step when the price changed; a gap means sold out or no public fare that day. Plot up to 6 at once.

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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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