Splendors of Egypt & the Nile

11 nights from £6,699pp commencing Saturday 18th Nov 2023

For 12 adventure-filled days, experience Egypt and the Nile’s most wondrous sites in style and luxury.* Wander amongst the towering ruins of the Temple of Karnak, the world’s largest ancient religious complex, and the entrancing Temple of Luxor. Follow in the footsteps of renowned scholars and explorers as you venture forth into the Valley of the Kings, the ancient burial grounds of Egyptian royalty. This captivating itinerary begins and ends in Cairo, where you’ll visit the famous Egyptian Museum and its unrivaled collection of pharaonic artifacts. Journey to Giza to gaze upon the migh...

Itinerary

Map

					Arrive	Depart
	18th18	NovNov	202323	2 nights accommodation before your cruise, staying in Cairo
	20th20	NovNov	202323	Luxor, Egypt, embark on the S.S. Sphinx
Since the early steamers visited Egypt in the nineteenth century, Luxor has remained a tourist hotspot. Situated on the east side of the Nile in the centre of The Nile Valley, Luxor is an ideal location for tours and trips to surrounding places of interest. Prepare to be amazed at the legendary Temple of Karnak, a massive and absolutely astounding site, with gigantic columns, broad avenues lined with stone sphinxes and halls of truly epic proportions. This evening, you’ll revel in a Welcome Reception and Dinner onboard.
	21st21	NovNov	202323	Dendera, Egypt
Like its twin shrine, the Temple of Karnak, the Temple of Luxor stands on the site of ancient Thebes, the once flourishing capital of Egypt’s New Kingdom. It was built over hundreds of years and even in ruins it is still an extraordinary place. You’ll also visit the Temple of Hathor, dedicated to the goddess of love and beauty.
	22nd22	NovNov	202323	Luxor, Egypt
Since the early steamers visited Egypt in the nineteenth century, Luxor has remained a tourist hotspot. Situated on the east side of the Nile in the centre of The Nile Valley, Luxor is an ideal location for tours and trips to surrounding places of interest. The word “colossal” will take on a whole new meaning after today’s excursion to the gigantic twin statues known as the Colossi of Memnon. And that’s just the beginning—you’ll also visit the temple of one of Egypt’s rare female pharaohs as well as the Valley of the Kings, used as a royal burial place for nearly 500 years and where the mummified remains of Tutankhamen are on display.
	23rd23	NovNov	202323	Kom Ombo, Egypt
After visiting a temple dedicated to a crocodile god today (don’t miss the display of some of the 300 mummified crocs found in the local area), hop aboard a small boat for a bird-watching excursion along the Nile.
	24th24	NovNov	202323	Aswan, Egypt
Aswan is Egypt’s southernmost city and remains hot and dry all year round. It is considered the most picturesque setting on the Nile and serves as a base for tourist excursions to many local sites of interest. Today is an epic day, filled with wonders from start to finish. You’ll visit a marvel of modern engineering—the Aswan High Dam—as well as the Unfinished Obelisk and the beautiful Philae Temple complex, which was moved from one island to another back in the 1970s. But wait, there’s more. You’ll also take a ride in a felucca—a traditional Egyptian sailboat—and enjoy afternoon tea at a famous hotel depicted in Agatha Christie’s novel Death on the Nile.
	25th25	NovNov	202323	Aswan, Egypt
Aswan is Egypt’s southernmost city and remains hot and dry all year round. It is considered the most picturesque setting on the Nile and serves as a base for tourist excursions to many local sites of interest. Spend the day at leisure or join us for an optional excursion to see the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel.
	26th26	NovNov	202323	Esna, Egypt
On today’s excursion, you’ll learn how the Temple of Esna was buried under debris for many centuries and is one of the last great Egyptian temples ever built. Your Egyptologist guide will share all sorts of fascinating insights about this significant cultural site and show you the façade bearing the last known hieroglyphic inscriptions ever recorded in Egypt.
	27th27	NovNov	202323	Luxor, Egypt, disembark the S.S. Sphinx
Since the early steamers visited Egypt in the nineteenth century, Luxor has remained a tourist hotspot. Situated on the east side of the Nile in the centre of The Nile Valley, Luxor is an ideal location for tours and trips to surrounding places of interest. Disembark in Luxor and transfer to the airport for your return flight to Cairo. Then, check in to your luxury hotel where you’ll have time to relax before dinner.
	27th27	NovNov	202323	2 nights accommodation following your cruise, staying in Cairo
	29th29	NovNov	202323	Check out of accommodation

S.S. Sphinx

Launch Year

2020

Capacity

Cabins

Accessible

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Holiday Summary

	Return flights including luggage allowance
	Overseas Transfers
	2 nights in a hotel before your cruise
	7 nights cruising on the Nile
	2 nights in a hotel following your cruise
	Return airport transfers
	All alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages included
	Gratuities Included
	Choice of shore excursions in every port
	Exclusive special events
	Speciality restaurants included
	Bikes for passenger use
	In-room mini bar
	Free Wi-Fi included
	Room Service (category dependant)
	Self-service laundry
	Butler Service (category dependant)
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Balcony staterooms from		£6,699pp
FRNCH	French Balcony	£6,699pp

Balcony staterooms from		£6,699pp
FRNCH	French Balcony	£6,699pp

	Balcony	Suite
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Sat 25th Nov 202325 Nov 23	Please call for availability
Sat 2nd Dec 202302 Dec 23	Please call for availability
Sat 9th Dec 202309 Dec 23	6,399	8,799
Sat 9th Dec 202309 Dec 23	6,399	8,799
Sat 16th Dec 202316 Dec 23	5,599	7,799
Sat 16th Dec 202316 Dec 23	5,599	7,799
Sat 23rd Dec 202323 Dec 23		8,799
Sat 23rd Dec 202323 Dec 23		8,799
Sat 30th Dec 202330 Dec 23		8,799
Sat 30th Dec 202330 Dec 23		8,799
Sat 6th Jan 202406 Jan 24	6,029	8,189
Sat 13th Jan 202413 Jan 24		8,639
Sat 20th Jan 202420 Jan 24		8,639
Sat 27th Jan 202427 Jan 24	6,029	9,719
Sat 3rd Feb 202403 Feb 24		8,999
Sat 10th Feb 202410 Feb 24	Please call for availability
Sat 17th Feb 202417 Feb 24	Please call for availability
Sat 24th Feb 202424 Feb 24	Please call for availability
Sat 2nd Mar 202402 Mar 24		8,999
Sat 9th Mar 202409 Mar 24		8,999
Sat 16th Mar 202416 Mar 24		8,999
Sat 23rd Mar 202423 Mar 24		8,999
Sat 30th Mar 202430 Mar 24		8,639
Sat 6th Apr 202406 Apr 24		8,639
Sat 13th Apr 202413 Apr 24		8,639
Sat 20th Apr 202420 Apr 24	6,029	8,639
Sat 27th Apr 202427 Apr 24		8,189
Sat 4th May 202404 May 24		8,189
Sat 11th May 202411 May 24	Please call for availability
Sat 18th May 202418 May 24		7,739
Sat 14th Sep 202414 Sep 24	6,389	8,549
Sat 21st Sep 202421 Sep 24	6,389	8,549
Sat 5th Oct 202405 Oct 24		8,999
Sat 12th Oct 202412 Oct 24		8,999
Sat 19th Oct 202419 Oct 24		8,999
Sat 26th Oct 202426 Oct 24	Please call for availability
Sat 2nd Nov 202402 Nov 24		8,999
Sat 9th Nov 202409 Nov 24		8,549
Sat 16th Nov 202416 Nov 24	6,389	8,549
Sat 23rd Nov 202423 Nov 24	6,389	8,549
Sat 30th Nov 202430 Nov 24	6,029	8,189
Sat 7th Dec 202407 Dec 24	6,029	8,189
Sat 14th Dec 202414 Dec 24	6,029	8,189
Sat 21st Dec 202421 Dec 24	6,029	8,189
Sat 28th Dec 202428 Dec 24	6,029	8,189