Day 1
Mon, Mar 8Cairo
Arrive in Cairo
You're met at the airport, helped through customs and immigration, and driven to the St. Regis on the Nile.
River cruise & landHosted group trip
Egypt & the Nile
March 8–19, 2027 · 12 days, 11 nights · Hosted by Werner & Myra Kurn
Reserve your cabin See the day-by-dayDatesMar 8–19, 2027
Cairo4 nights, St. Regis
Nile cruise7 nights, AmaLilia
From$8,249 per person
Add onJordan, Mar 4–8
Five thousand years of history, from the pyramids to the temples of the Upper Nile
Begin with four nights at the St. Regis on the Nile in Cairo: the new Grand Egyptian Museum, the pyramids and Sphinx of Giza, and lunch at the historic Mena House in their shadow.
Then fly south to Luxor and spend seven nights aboard the brand-new AmaLilia, sailing between Luxor and Aswan with Egyptologist guides: the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Edfu, Philae and Kom Ombo, with rare access to the Tomb of Queen Nefertari.
Moments you won't find on an ordinary tour
The Tomb of Queen NefertariExclusive access in the Valley of the Queens
Tutankhamun's treasuresThe new Grand Egyptian Museum
Lunch beneath the pyramidsAt the historic Mena House, then the Sphinx
A felucca sailAround Elephantine Island in Aswan
Philae by motorboatThe island temple of Isis
A private palace tourAbdeen Palace, with a farewell lunch
Your hosts
Travel Egypt with Werner & Myra
Werner and Myra Kurn scouted this trip in person to make sure every moment is unforgettable, and they travel with the group from the welcome reception in Cairo to the farewell lunch at Abdeen Palace.
Day by day
B = breakfast · L = lunch · D = dinner
Day 2
Tue, Mar 9Cairo
The Grand Egyptian Museum and the Alabaster Mosque
A full morning at the world's largest archaeological museum, home to the complete treasures of Tutankhamun. After lunch, the Mosque of Muhammad Ali atop Saladin's Citadel, with views to the pyramids. Evening welcome reception.
B · L · Welcome reception
Day 3
Wed, Mar 10Memphis, Sakkara & Giza
The pyramids and the Sphinx
The ancient capital of Memphis and the step pyramid of Zoser, the oldest pyramid on earth. Lunch at Mena House in the shadow of the Great Pyramids, then the Sphinx and the Giza complex.
B · L
Day 4
Thu, Mar 11Cairo to Luxor
Coptic Cairo and embarkation
Historic churches of Coptic Cairo, then a flight south to Luxor to board AmaLilia, with the Captain's welcome cocktail before dinner.
B · L · D
Day 5
Fri, Mar 12Luxor
Valleys of the Kings and Queens
The rock-cut royal tombs, with exclusive access to the Tomb of Queen Nefertari. Then Hatshepsut's temple at Deir el-Bahri and the Colossi of Memnon. Cooking class back on board.
B · L · D
Day 6
Sat, Mar 13Edfu
The Temple of Horus
One of Egypt's best-preserved temples, dedicated to the falcon-headed god, then an afternoon of scenic sailing toward Aswan.
B · L · D
Day 7
Sun, Mar 14Aswan
Philae, a Nubian village and a felucca sail
A motorboat to the island temple of Philae, a visit to a colorful Nubian village, and a felucca sail around Elephantine Island. Optional high tea at the Old Cataract Hotel; belly dance evening on board.
B · L · D
Day 8
Mon, Mar 15Aswan & Kom Ombo
Abu Simbel option and Kom Ombo
A free morning, or fly to Abu Simbel's colossal temples. In the afternoon, the double temple of Kom Ombo, followed by a Galabeya evening in traditional dress.
B · L · D
Day 9
Tue, Mar 16Luxor
Karnak and Luxor Temple
Karnak's Hypostyle Hall of 134 giant columns, a papyrus-making workshop, and Luxor Temple, with time for the Luxor market.
B · L · D
Day 10
Wed, Mar 17Dendera
The Temple of Hathor
Egypt's best-preserved temple, with its famous relief of Cleopatra and her son Caesarion, then sail back to Luxor.
B · L · D
Day 11
Thu, Mar 18Luxor to Cairo
A private tour of Abdeen Palace
Fly back to Cairo for an exclusive tour of the presidential Abdeen Palace and its museums, with lunch at the palace. Final night at the St. Regis.
B · L
Day 12
Fri, Mar 19Cairo
Fly home
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
B
Where you'll stay
Cairo · Mar 8–11 & Mar 18–19
The St. Regis Cairo
A 36-story riverfront tower near the Egyptian Museum, with five restaurants and an Egyptian-inspired spa. Deluxe rooms with partial Nile views, breakfast daily.
On the Nile · Mar 11–18
AmaLilia
Launched in 2024, with just 41 staterooms for 82 guests and a crew of 65. Heated pool and bar on the Sun Deck, an intimate Chef's Table restaurant, and a wellness center.
Pricing
Per person, double occupancy, for the full 11-night cruise and land program.
| Stateroom | Deck & balcony | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category E | Acacia Deck, fixed window | 215 sq ft | $8,249 |
| Category CB | Lotus Deck, French balcony | 215 sq ft | $9,748 |
| Category CA | Jasmine Deck, French balcony | 215 sq ft | $10,148 |
| Luxury Suite | Lily Deck, French & outside balcony | 430 sq ft | $11,748 |
| Grand Suite | Jasmine Deck, French & outside balcony | 430 sq ft | $12,148 |
| Owner's Suite | Lily Deck, French & outside balcony | 522 sq ft | $13,748 |
What's included
- 7 nights aboard AmaLilia, all meals, with wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner
- 4 nights at the St. Regis Cairo with daily breakfast
- Flights between Cairo and Luxor, and airport transfers
- All excursions in the itinerary with Egyptologist guides
- Welcome and farewell receptions, and lunch at Abdeen Palace
- All gratuities, prepaid
Not included
International flights, visa fees, personal expenses, and the optional extras below.
Make it even more memorable
Abu Simbel by air
A short morning flight over Lake Nasser to Ramses II's colossal temples, with your Egyptologist. Must be booked in advance.
$510 per person · March 15Photo: Arian Zwegers, CC BY 2.0
High tea at the Old Cataract
Afternoon tea on the terrace where Agatha Christie wrote Death on the Nile, overlooking Elephantine Island.
$75 per person · March 14Photo: Marc Ryckaert, CC BY 3.0
Jordan pre-trip extension
Four nights before Egypt: Jerash, the Dead Sea, a full day at Petra, and a Wadi Rum jeep tour with dinner in a Bedouin tent. Stay at the St. Regis Amman and Petra Moon, then fly on to Cairo.
March 4–8 · from $2,949 per personPetra photo: David Berkowitz, CC BY 2.0
Reserve your place on the Nile
AmaLilia carries only 82 guests. Send us a request and we'll be in touch to hold your stateroom, or call us any time.
858-565-9474