AmaWaterways is thrilled to take you to a fascinating destination: Egypt. Allow yourself to be treated to a connoisseur’s discovery of this ancient civilization as only AmaWaterways can provide—with an unparalleled river cruise and land adventure that includes exquisite cuisine, authentic excursions and extraordinary service. Journey along the Nile River, the longest river in the world, as our spectacular AmaDahlia takes you to some of the most iconic sites along its shores—and our excursions take you beyond.

During our 11-night Secrets of Egypt & the Nile itinerary, you’ll enjoy three nights pre-cruise in Cairo at the 5-star Four Seasons Cairo at the First Residence, a 7-night Nile River cruise aboard the elegant AmaDahlia and one night post-cruise in Cairo, giving you the opportunity to explore sought-after sites by land and river. Discover ancient wonders such as the Great Hypostyle Hall of Karnak, the beguiling Temple of Luxor and the mystifying Valley of the Kings and Queens. Come face to face with King Tut’s treasures as well as the Great Sphinx and the three Pyramids of Giza; and gain exclusive private access to the Tomb of Queen Nefertari and Cairo’s Abdeen Presidential Palace. All of this and more is waiting for you in Egypt with AmaWaterways.

INCLUDED:

Cairo (Pre-Cruise)

• Arrival airport transfer

• 3 nights at the 5-star Four Seasons Cairo at the First Residence in a Superior partial Nile-view Room, including daily breakfast and complimentary Wi-Fi

• Welcome Reception with tapas and drinks

• Full-day Cairo tour with a visit to the Egyptian Museum, home to King Tut’s treasures, lunch at the famous Naguib Mahfouz Restaurant in Khan El Khalili Bazaar, and visits to Citadel of Salah Ed-Din and Alabaster Mosque

• Visit the ancient sites of Memphis, including the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx and the Solar Boat Museum, and lunch at the historic Mena House Hotel

AmaDahlia Nile River Cruise

• 7-night river cruise in elegantly appointed accommodations

• Fine dining with a variety of choices, including The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant

• Wine, beer and soft drinks included during lunch and dinner

• Welcome Cocktail, Welcome Dinner, Captain’s Cocktail and Gala Dinner

• Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour

• Nightly entertainment, including a belly dance show, Galabeya Party and Darawish Show

• A variety of small group guided shore excursions

• Exclusive visits to the Tomb of Queen Nefertari and a Nubian village with lunch

• Fitness room, sun-deck pool, hair and nail salon, and massage room

Cairo (Post-Cruise)

• One night at the 5-star Four Seasons Cairo at the First Residence in a Superior partial Nile-view Room with breakfast and complimentary Wi-Fi

• Exclusive private tour of the Abdeen Presidential Palace with special farewell lunch at the palace

• Visits to The Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue

• Departure airport transfer

NOT INCLUDED:

Intra-Egypt air supplement: Round-trip Cairo-Luxor-Cairo air is $400 pp (in addition to cruise/tour fare).

Pricing: 

• Cat E: Acacia Deck: Call for availability

• Cat. D: Acacia Deck: Call for availability

• Cat. C: Lotus Deck: Call for availability

• SB Suite: Lotus Deck: $7,998

• SA Suite: Lily Deck: $8,198

• Master Suite: Lotus Deck: $8,398

• Grand Suite: Lily Deck: Call for availability

• Port charges included

• Gratuities are additional and at your discretion

• The cost of your tourist visa is additional

Payment Terms: 

Deposit: $1,200 per person due at time of booking (50% is non-refundable)

Final Payment: December 11, 2021

OPTIONAL PRICING:

Single Supplement: 150% of per person/double occupancy rate for stateroom categories SA Suite, SB Suite, C, D, and E. For Master Suite and Grand Suite 200% the per person/double occupancy rate.

Cancellation/Refund:

• $600 per person of the Initial deposit is non-refundable at the time of booking

• At 120 days prior to cruise the full deposit of $1200 per person is non-refundable

• 89-60 days prior: 35% cancellation fee

• 59-30 days prior: 50% cancellation fee

• 29-7 days prior: 80% cancellation fee

• 6-0 days and/or no-show: 100% cancellation fee

JORDAN (pre-Egypt):

Discover the fascinating jewels of Jordan, including its capital, Amman, and the UNESCO-designated “Rose City” of Petra, which was lost for over a thousand years and rediscovered in 1812. We travel north from Amman to the monumental Greaco-Roman Decapolis city of Jerash. South of Amman we stop at Madaba, where the oldest mosaic map of the Holy Land, dating to the 6th century, is displayed on the floor of the Byzantine church. We follow the King’s Highway through the biblical lands of Moab and Edom and make our way to al-Karak Castle, one of the largest crusader castles in the Middle East. We continue to Petra, a marvel long before “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” where we overnight. Following our visit the next morning to the ancient ruins of Petra by entering through the Siq, we follow the Desert Highway to Mt. Nebo, where Moses stood and gazed across the Jordan River to the “Promised Land” and the city of Jericho. Tour dates and details will be sent to you.

ISRAEL & THE HOLY LAND (post-Egypt):

Our visit to Israel and the Holy Land will take us along the “road to Emmaus” to Jerusalem, home to some of the oldest and most holy sites in the world. Our visits with expert guides include the four quarters of the Old City; Temple Mount and Dome of the Rock; the Western or Wailing Wall of Solomon’s Temple; Bethlehem and the shepherd’s fields; the Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, the upper room of the Last Supper; we will go inside the tomb of Lazarus, whom Jesus raised from the dead; the Orson Hyde Memorial Gardens; follow the “Passion Week” sites of the last week of Jesus’ life; to Calvary, site of His crucifixion; and on to the Garden Tomb of His resurrection. En route north to Galilee we visit Masada, a magnificent Herodian mountain fortress once occupied by Jewish zealots under siege by the Roman; Qumran, site of the original Dead Sea Scrolls; and Bethabara, site of the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. In Galilee we visit Capernaum, the Mount of the Beatitudes, the house of Peter, Nazareth, Caesarea Philippi (“Whom do men say that Iam?”), and the Golan Heights. Tour dates and details will be sent to you.