Cruise
Taste of Egypt
Immerse yourself in the splendor of Egypt on a Nile River cruise with Avalon Waterways. Explore ancient sites, temples, and the majestic Nile River.
Nile River Discovery: Cruise Egypt with Avalon Waterways
(from USD 4,869)
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Day 1: CAIRO, EGYPT
Welcome to Cairo, “Mother of the World”
Day 2: CAIRO
Tutankhamun's Treasures and Secrets of the Sphinx CLASSIC Enjoy a visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum. Peruse King Tutankhamun’s fabulous treasures and many other priceless artifacts of ancient Egypt.CLASSIC Take a close-up look at one of the World’s Seven Wonders and guardian of the great pyramids, the enigmatic Sphinx, and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Cheops, with an original height of 496 feet, is the most colossal pyramid ever built, and of course enjoy the visit to the newly discovered Noble Tombs.(B)
Day 3: CAIRO
Colossus of Ramses II and Desert Resting PlacesCLASSIC Drive to walled city of Old Cairo, with Saladin’s 12th-century citadel, and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali. Afterwards drive to Memphis to admire the statue of Ramses II.Afterwards, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant.CLASSIC Drive to Sakkara, a vast desert necropolis built for kings and nobles, and its “Stairway to the Sky,” the oldest of all pyramids. Also, admire the special tomb of Mary Roca and the Step Pyramid of King Zoser.(B,L)
Day 4: CAIRO
Hall of Mummies, Holy Mother and Child, and Market MazesCLASSIC Start the day with a guided tour of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. No visit would be complete without time to experience the Royal Mummies’ Hall, considered the crown jewel of the museum. CLASSIC Drive to “Coptic Cairo” to Abu Serga Church, not only the oldest church in Egypt but built on the spot where the Holy Family stopped and rested towards the end of their journey to Egypt. Proceed to visit the hanging church, which dates back to the fourth century, built on the remains of an old Roman Babylon fortress. Walk to see Cairo’s oldest Jewish synagogue, founded in the 9th century.CLASSIC Take in a full panoramic view of Cairo from the Nile River—on board a traditional wooden sailing vessel (Felucca) and enjoy a typical Egyptian light lunch. CLASSIC Browse the maze of shops in the vast labyrinths of the Khan al Khali Souk bazaar and Medieval alleyways. (B,L)
Day 5: CAIRO–LUXOR (EMBARKATION)
The World’s Greatest Open-Air MuseumFly 300 miles up the Nile Valley to Luxor to embark on your Nile River cruise.CLASSIC See the stunning monuments of Karnak complex, developed over more than 1000 years. Walk among the pillars of the colossal Temple of Amun Ra for an experience you will treasure for a lifetime.Embark your ship and enjoy your first lunch onboard.CLASSIC In the afternoon enjoy a visit to Luxor temple, one of the two primary temples on the east bank, together with Karnak.This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LUXOR(B,L,D)
Day 6: LUXOR–EDFU
Royal Resting Places of Kings and Queens CLASSIC Venture to the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens on the west bank of the Nile where generations of pharaohs and nobles were entombed in Cliffside crypts. See where 63 royal tombs have thus far been discovered, of which one was virtually intact—the splendid tomb of Tutankhamun discovered in 1922. Visit Deir El-Bahri, Queen Hatshepsut’s monumental rock temple. Stop for pictures at the two Colossi of Memnon guarding the valleys.DISCOVERY This afternoon, join an exclusive lecture on this ancient civilization by your Egyptologist while sailing to Edfu.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN EDFU(B,L,D)
Day 7: EDFU–KOM OMBO–ASWAN
Egyptian Gods of the River and Sky CLASSIC This morning visit Edfu Temple, also known as the Temple of Horus with its menacing black stone statue of the falcon god.Enjoy a leisurely sail to Kom Ombo.DISCOVERY While sailing enjoy an Egyptian cooking class.CLASSIC Enjoy beautiful Kom Ombo for a short walk to its bluff-top twin temples. The right side is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek-Ra, while the left side is dedicated to the falcon god Horus.This evening, enjoy a party night on board.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ASWAN(B,L,D)
Day 8: ASWAN
Twin Temples and Island on the NileThis morning, consider joining a Guided Optional Excursion to the massive sandstone temples of Abu Simbel (by coach).CLASSIC Board a motorboat and cross the blue waters of the Nile. En route, see the ancient water measurement system, “Nilometer,” on the Nile’s Elephantine Island and the splendid Aga Khan Mausoleum.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ASWAN(B,L,D)
Day 9: ASWAN (DISEMBARKATION)–CAIRO
Work in Progress and the Goddess IsisCLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Excursion at to explore the Granite Quarries that supplied ancient Egypt with its hard stones for the pyramids in Giza. See the famous unfinished obelisk, still remaining in the quarry. Board a motor launch to the island of Agilika between the two dams and visit the Temple Of Isis, which was dismantled from the submerged island of Philae and reassembled here. Take a photo stop at the gigantic Aswan High Dam, completed in 1970.Board your flight back to Cairo later today. (B)
Day 10: CAIRO
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
- Cruise
- Aswan
- Aw_Egypt
- Egypt
- Edfu
- Giza
- Kom Ombo
- Luxor
- Middle East
- Nile River
- River Cruise
- Sakkara
- Avalon Waterways
- 10 days from Cairo to Cairo
Details
- Cruise Line
- Avalon
- Ship Name
- MS Farah
- Departure Port
- CAI
- Arrival Port
- CAI
- Number of Nights
- 9
Pricing & departures
| Option | From | Departs | Returns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Only (Double) | USD 5,269 | January 7, 2027 | January 16, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,839 | January 7, 2027 | January 16, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 5,269 | January 14, 2027 | January 23, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,839 | January 14, 2027 | January 23, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 5,269 | January 21, 2027 | January 30, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,839 | January 21, 2027 | January 30, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 5,269 | January 28, 2027 | February 6, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,839 | January 28, 2027 | February 6, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 5,269 | February 4, 2027 | February 13, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,839 | February 4, 2027 | February 13, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 5,269 | February 11, 2027 | February 20, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,839 | February 11, 2027 | February 20, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 5,269 | February 18, 2027 | February 27, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,839 | February 18, 2027 | February 27, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 5,269 | February 25, 2027 | March 6, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,839 | February 25, 2027 | March 6, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 5,269 | March 4, 2027 | March 13, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,839 | March 4, 2027 | March 13, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 5,269 | March 11, 2027 | March 20, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,839 | March 11, 2027 | March 20, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 5,269 | March 18, 2027 | March 27, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,839 | March 18, 2027 | March 27, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 5,719 | March 25, 2027 | April 3, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 7,907 | March 25, 2027 | April 3, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 5,269 | April 1, 2027 | April 10, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,839 | April 1, 2027 | April 10, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 5,269 | April 8, 2027 | April 17, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,839 | April 8, 2027 | April 17, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 5,269 | April 15, 2027 | April 24, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,839 | April 15, 2027 | April 24, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 5,269 | April 22, 2027 | May 1, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,839 | April 22, 2027 | May 1, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 4,869 | April 29, 2027 | May 8, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,199 | April 29, 2027 | May 8, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 4,869 | May 6, 2027 | May 15, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,199 | May 6, 2027 | May 15, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 4,869 | May 13, 2027 | May 22, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,199 | May 13, 2027 | May 22, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 4,869 | May 20, 2027 | May 29, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,199 | May 20, 2027 | May 29, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 4,869 | May 27, 2027 | June 5, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,199 | May 27, 2027 | June 5, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 4,869 | July 1, 2027 | July 10, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,199 | July 1, 2027 | July 10, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 4,869 | July 8, 2027 | July 17, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,199 | July 8, 2027 | July 17, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 4,869 | July 15, 2027 | July 24, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,199 | July 15, 2027 | July 24, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 4,869 | July 22, 2027 | July 31, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,199 | July 22, 2027 | July 31, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 4,869 | August 5, 2027 | August 14, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,199 | August 5, 2027 | August 14, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 4,869 | August 12, 2027 | August 21, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,199 | August 12, 2027 | August 21, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 4,869 | August 19, 2027 | August 28, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,199 | August 19, 2027 | August 28, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 4,869 | August 26, 2027 | September 4, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,199 | August 26, 2027 | September 4, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 5,269 | September 2, 2027 | September 11, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,839 | September 2, 2027 | September 11, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 5,269 | September 9, 2027 | September 18, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,839 | September 9, 2027 | September 18, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 5,269 | September 16, 2027 | September 25, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,839 | September 16, 2027 | September 25, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 5,269 | September 23, 2027 | October 2, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,839 | September 23, 2027 | October 2, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 5,269 | September 30, 2027 | October 9, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,839 | September 30, 2027 | October 9, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 5,269 | October 7, 2027 | October 16, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,839 | October 7, 2027 | October 16, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 5,269 | October 14, 2027 | October 23, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,839 | October 14, 2027 | October 23, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 5,269 | October 21, 2027 | October 30, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,839 | October 21, 2027 | October 30, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 5,269 | October 28, 2027 | November 6, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,839 | October 28, 2027 | November 6, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 5,269 | November 4, 2027 | November 13, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,839 | November 4, 2027 | November 13, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 5,269 | November 11, 2027 | November 20, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,839 | November 11, 2027 | November 20, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 5,269 | November 18, 2027 | November 27, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,839 | November 18, 2027 | November 27, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 5,269 | November 25, 2027 | December 4, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,839 | November 25, 2027 | December 4, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 5,269 | December 2, 2027 | December 11, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,839 | December 2, 2027 | December 11, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 5,269 | December 9, 2027 | December 18, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 6,839 | December 9, 2027 | December 18, 2027 |
Day by day
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Day 1
CAIRO, EGYPT
Welcome to Cairo, “Mother of the World”
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Day 2
CAIRO
Tutankhamun's Treasures and Secrets of the Sphinx CLASSIC Enjoy a visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum. Peruse King Tutankhamun’s fabulous treasures and many other priceless artifacts of ancient Egypt.CLASSIC Take a close-up look at one of the World’s Seven Wonders and guardian of the great pyramids, the enigmatic Sphinx, and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Cheops, with an original height of 496 feet, is the most colossal pyramid ever built, and of course enjoy the visit to the newly discovered Noble Tombs.(B)
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Day 3
CAIRO
Colossus of Ramses II and Desert Resting PlacesCLASSIC Drive to walled city of Old Cairo, with Saladin’s 12th-century citadel, and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali. Afterwards drive to Memphis to admire the statue of Ramses II.Afterwards, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant.CLASSIC Drive to Sakkara, a vast desert necropolis built for kings and nobles, and its “Stairway to the Sky,” the oldest of all pyramids. Also, admire the special tomb of Mary Roca and the Step Pyramid of King Zoser.(B,L)
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Day 4
CAIRO
Hall of Mummies, Holy Mother and Child, and Market MazesCLASSIC Start the day with a guided tour of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. No visit would be complete without time to experience the Royal Mummies’ Hall, considered the crown jewel of the museum. CLASSIC Drive to “Coptic Cairo” to Abu Serga Church, not only the oldest church in Egypt but built on the spot where the Holy Family stopped and rested towards the end of their journey to Egypt. Proceed to visit the hanging church, which dates back to the fourth century, built on the remains of an old Roman Babylon fortress. Walk to see Cairo’s oldest Jewish synagogue, founded in the 9th century.CLASSIC Take in a full panoramic view of Cairo from the Nile River—on board a traditional wooden sailing vessel (Felucca) and enjoy a typical Egyptian light lunch. CLASSIC Browse the maze of shops in the vast labyrinths of the Khan al Khali Souk bazaar and Medieval alleyways. (B,L)
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Day 5
CAIRO–LUXOR (EMBARKATION)
The World’s Greatest Open-Air MuseumFly 300 miles up the Nile Valley to Luxor to embark on your Nile River cruise.CLASSIC See the stunning monuments of Karnak complex, developed over more than 1000 years. Walk among the pillars of the colossal Temple of Amun Ra for an experience you will treasure for a lifetime.Embark your ship and enjoy your first lunch onboard.CLASSIC In the afternoon enjoy a visit to Luxor temple, one of the two primary temples on the east bank, together with Karnak.This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LUXOR(B,L,D)
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Day 6
LUXOR–EDFU
Royal Resting Places of Kings and Queens CLASSIC Venture to the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens on the west bank of the Nile where generations of pharaohs and nobles were entombed in Cliffside crypts. See where 63 royal tombs have thus far been discovered, of which one was virtually intact—the splendid tomb of Tutankhamun discovered in 1922. Visit Deir El-Bahri, Queen Hatshepsut’s monumental rock temple. Stop for pictures at the two Colossi of Memnon guarding the valleys.DISCOVERY This afternoon, join an exclusive lecture on this ancient civilization by your Egyptologist while sailing to Edfu.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN EDFU(B,L,D)
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Day 7
EDFU–KOM OMBO–ASWAN
Egyptian Gods of the River and Sky CLASSIC This morning visit Edfu Temple, also known as the Temple of Horus with its menacing black stone statue of the falcon god.Enjoy a leisurely sail to Kom Ombo.DISCOVERY While sailing enjoy an Egyptian cooking class.CLASSIC Enjoy beautiful Kom Ombo for a short walk to its bluff-top twin temples. The right side is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek-Ra, while the left side is dedicated to the falcon god Horus.This evening, enjoy a party night on board.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ASWAN(B,L,D)
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Day 8
ASWAN
Twin Temples and Island on the NileThis morning, consider joining a Guided Optional Excursion to the massive sandstone temples of Abu Simbel (by coach).CLASSIC Board a motorboat and cross the blue waters of the Nile. En route, see the ancient water measurement system, “Nilometer,” on the Nile’s Elephantine Island and the splendid Aga Khan Mausoleum.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ASWAN(B,L,D)
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Day 9
ASWAN (DISEMBARKATION)–CAIRO
Work in Progress and the Goddess IsisCLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Excursion at to explore the Granite Quarries that supplied ancient Egypt with its hard stones for the pyramids in Giza. See the famous unfinished obelisk, still remaining in the quarry. Board a motor launch to the island of Agilika between the two dams and visit the Temple Of Isis, which was dismantled from the submerged island of Philae and reassembled here. Take a photo stop at the gigantic Aswan High Dam, completed in 1970.Board your flight back to Cairo later today. (B)
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Day 10
CAIRO
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
