New Year Nile River Cruise
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December 27, 2025 to January 7, 2026
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Egypt
An intoxicating oasis
Egypt. The very name conjures up visions of ancient temples, Cleopatra, the Great Pyramids, mummies, and maze-like bazaars filled with tantalizing spices. And a cruise along the Nile won’t disappoint. Follow in the footsteps of past explorers, adventurers, and archeologists as you discover Egypt’s ancient mysteries such as the Valley of the Kings and the Great Sphinx, World Heritage sites unrivaled in the modern world. For 12 adventure-filled days, experience Egypt and the Nile’s most wondrous sites in style and luxury.
Pyramids and Sphinz
Temple of Luxor
Temple of Esna
Highlights
The Poodle Booked It
For 12 days brimming with adventure and opulence, explore Egypt and the Nile like never before. Stroll through the awe-inspiring ruins of the Temple of Karnak, the world’s grandest ancient religious site, and the mesmerizing Temple of Luxor. Retrace the steps of illustrious scholars and explorers in the Valley of the Kings, the hallowed resting place of Egyptian royals.
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the Aswan High Dam
Temple of Karnak
Day 1: Cairo Arrival Day!
Day 2: The ancient quarter of Cairo is intense—the colors, the sounds, the density of people—and it’s likely been this way for thousands of years.
Day 3: Cairo to Luxor. A local band of dancers, in traditional costumes representing different Egyptian districts, will perform a Whirling Dervish show.
Day 4: Temple of Luxor and Temple of Hathor, the goddess of love and beauty.
Day 5: 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.
Day 6: Life on the Nile Tour by Motorboat and Kom Ombo Temple.
Day 7: Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Temple of Isis, Boat Ride in Traditional Nile River Felucca and Sunset Tea at the Old Cataract Hotel Aswan
Day 8: Spend the day at leisure cruising the Nile
Day 9: Temple of Esna is one of the last great Egyptian temples ever built.
Day 10: Fly Back to Cairo
Day 11: Pyramids at Giza, the Great Sphinx, and Sakkara Visit
Day 12: Cairo Departure Day ✨: Bid farewell to this unforgettable journey with memories galore!
The trip
S.S. Sphinx
built in 2021, The S.S. Sphinx offers two gourmet dining venues, a swimming pool, massage room, and 42 gorgeously appointed suites. This Super Ship vessel offers an authentically immersive onboard experience, with bespoke decor by local artisans and materials sourced regionally—such as fine Egyptian cottons, marble, and hand-carved blonde wood—to highlight Egyptian craftsmanship while minimizing our carbon footprint.
Deposit
before
June 30th
for 5% off
Trip Details
December 27, 2025 - January 7, 2026
(Fly out December 26, 2025)
French Balcony
Double Occupancy: $7,199.00
Single Occupancy: $12,799.00
Deluxe French Balcony
Double Occupancy: $8,399.00
Single Occupancy: $14,899.00
Suites
Suite:
Double Occupancy: $10,299.00 - Single Occupancy: $20,899.00
Grand Suite:
Double Occupancy: $10,899.00 - Single Occupancy: $22,099.00
Royal Suite:
Double Occupancy: $12,299.00 - Single Occupancy: $24,899.00
Fine Print
What's Included
- Accommodations
- Meals onboard prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
- 11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners
- Welcome & Farewell Receptions
- Complimentary house wine, local beer, soft drinks, tea, and coffee will be served during lunch and dinner onboard
- 8 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking trained Egyptologists
- 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the gorgeous S.S. Sphinx or the elegant River Tosca
- Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites
- 4 nights in Cairo at the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza or at the Nile Ritz-Carlton (or similar)
- Group Transfers are included on arrival and departure days (please see terms and conditions for transfer guidelines)
- Flights included between Cairo and Luxor
- Gratuities for onboard and onshore personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager or Egyptologist, local experts, drivers) are included both during the cruise/tour as well as on any pre- or post-cruise land extensions
What's Not Included
- Flights to and from Cairo
- Travel Insurance
- Optional excursions, such as the Abu Simbel excursion
- Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities
- Visas and other entry requirements for Egypt
Promotions for Booking Before June 30, 2024
5% Early Booking Discount if booked and deposited by June 30, 2024
- Only the deposit is required to secure this discount.
10% Pay in Full Discount
Applicable if full payment is made by the promotion's expiration date as listed on the Uniworld website. - Note: This discount is not combinable with the 5% Early Booking Discount.
EXPERIENCES
- 1 country: Egypt
- 12 UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Services of an experienced Egyptologist
- Cultural enrichment