Secrets Of Egypt & The Nile

The Secrets Of Egypt & The Nile is a 11-night Middle East cruise aboard AmaLilia, operated by AmaWaterways. Departing Cairo on December 14, 2026, the voyage visits 6 ports. Fares start from $7,019 per person.

Length: 11 nights
Departs: Dec 14, 2026
Returns: Dec 25, 2026
Ports of call: 6

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$638 / night per person, incl. taxes & fees

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Itinerary

Day 1 Dec 14, 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 4 Dec 17, 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 4 Dec 17, 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 19, 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 19, 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 8 Dec 21, 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 8 Dec 21, 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 94-day span: $6,929 · range $6,929–$7,429

Lower than 73% of peers This longer-duration sailing's from-price per night is lower than 73% of comparable sailings.

same cruise line, destination, duration, and departure window · from-price per night · as of Jun 27, 2026

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from $7,019

$638 / night

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Fixed Window

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from $7,019

$638 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony

from $8,518

$774 / night

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French Balcony

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from $8,518

$774 / night

per person · incl. taxes

French Balcony

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from $8,918

$810 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Suite

from $10,518

$956 / night

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Luxury Suite

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from $10,518

$956 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Grand Suite

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from $10,918

$992 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Owners Suite

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from $12,518

$1,138 / night

per person · incl. taxes

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Oceanview

Lowest Oceanview $7,019 E Fixed Window $7,019

Balcony

Lowest Balcony $8,518 CA French Balcony $8,918 CB French Balcony $8,518

Suite

Lowest Suite $10,518 GS Grand Suite $10,918 LS Luxury Suite $10,518 OS Owners Suite $12,518

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French Balcony	CA	Balcony
French Balcony	CB	Balcony
Fixed Window	E	Oceanview
Deluxe Suite	D	Suite
Grand Suite	GS	Suite
Luxury Suite	LS	Suite
Owners Suite	OS	Suite

Ship

Your ship AmaLilia 5★ 82 guests Built **2024** Debuting in 2024, our stunning AmaLilia will be a true treasure of the Nile. Specially curated with upscale regionally-inspired décor and 41 staterooms, including 13 marvelous suites, AmaLilia will carry you through Egypt in style with the luxurious amenities and exclusive experiences only AmaWaterways provides. AmaLilia ship guide Search cruises on AmaLilia

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