Egypt and The Nile River Cruise 2023

• Arrive at Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt

• Transfer to the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza

• Enjoy a relaxing dinner at the hotel after your day of travels

Accommodations: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
Meals included: None

• Explore the Citadel of Salah al-Din, Alabaster Mosque, and the world-renowned Egyptian Museum on a morning guided tour (subject to date of reopen)

• Enjoy lunch at leisure this afternoon

• Meet your Inspirato hosts and mingle with fellow members at a welcome cocktail reception at the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza before a dinner at leisure in the city

Accommodations: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
Meals included: Breakfast, canapes and cocktails

• Group shuttle from Four Seasons Nile Plaza Hotel to Cairo International Airport (CAI), to board flight to Luxor, Egypt

• Visit the Temple of Karnak

• In the afternoon, transfer to the S.S. Sphinx for lunch and embarkation

• Take in your first views of the Nile River Valley with an afternoon of leisurely cruising (weather permitting)

• Toast to the start of our voyage at tonight’s welcome reception and dinner on board

Accommodations: S.S. Sphinx
Meals included: Breakfast at the Four Seasons Nile Plaza Hotel; lunch and dinner on board the S.S. Sphinx

Note: Flights to Luxor depart early in the morning to take advantage of more favorable weather and traffic conditions and optimize tour scheduling.

• Start your day with a morning of sailing along the Nile River

• Arrive in Dendera for a guided tour of Temple Hathor, dedicated to the goddess of love and beauty

• Enjoy an afternoon cruise as we sail to Luxor for our next excursion

• Later, you will visit Temple Luxor, which stands on the site of ancient Thebes, the once flourishing capital of Egypt’s New Kingdom

• Enjoy sunset views as we sail away from Luxor at cocktail hour

Accommodations: S.S. Sphinx
Meals included: All meals included on board the S.S. Sphinx

• Enjoy an early morning of sightseeing in Luxor

• Marvel at the gigantic twin statues known as the Colossi of Memnon and continue on to visit the temple of one of Egypt’s rare female pharaohs, as well as the Valley of the Kings

• In the afternoon, treat yourself to a luxurious massage or go for a swim on the Sun Deck as we sail from Luxor to Kom Ombo

• The S.S. Sphinx will stay overnight in Kom Ombo

Accommodations: S.S. Sphinx
Meals included: All meals included on board the S.S. Sphinx

• Visit a temple dedicated to a crocodile god and see more than 300 mummified crocodiles on this morning’s excursion

• Then, hop aboard a small boat for a bird-watching excursion along the Nile

• Conclude the adventure arriving at the traditional dwelling of a local family and enjoy Nubian-style hospitality as you learn more about the area’s unique culture

Accommodations: S.S. Sphinx
Meals included: All meals included on board the S.S. Sphinx

• Spend the day at leisure or join us for an optional excursion to see the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel

Accommodations: S.S. Sphinx
Meals included: All meals included on board the S.S. Sphinx

• Visit a marvel of modern engineering—the Aswan High Dam—as well as the Unfinished Obelisk and the beautiful Philae Temple complex

• Experience what it’s like to sail on a felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailboat Enjoy afternoon tea at the famous hotel depicted in Agatha Christie’s novel “Death on the Nile"

• After dinner on board this evening, you’ll be treated to an enchanting Nubian show featuring traditionally attired performers, live music, and dancing

Accommodations: S.S. Sphinx
Meals included: All meals included on board the S.S. Sphinx

• Walk through a local market to start a guided tour of the temple of Esna, learning about this buried treasure from your expert Egyptologist and observing the last known hieroglyphic inscriptions ever recorded in Egypt

• Optional excursion to visit the temple of Karnak, where you can see its famed light and sound show before returning to the ship

• Enjoy a lavish final meal on board to celebrate the unforgettable adventures shared so far and toast to incredible experiences still to come

Accommodations: S.S. Sphinx
Meals included: All meals included on board the S.S. Sphinx

• Disembark the S.S. Sphinx and take a group shuttle to board our flight from Luxor to Cairo in the morning

• Transfer from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza for check-in

• Enjoy an afternoon of refreshing in your luxury hotel accommodations and lunch at leisure

• Join us for dinner later this evening at the hotel

Accommodations: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

• Venture to Ancient Memphis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with incredible monuments, including the enigmatic Great Sphinx and Great Pyramids

• Take a deeper dive into these sites with entry inside of one of the Giza pyramids and a visit to Sakkara

• Enjoy lunch and dinner at your leisure at one of the city’s many gourmet restaurants

Accommodations: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
Meals included: Breakfast

• Enjoy breakfast at the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza

• Check out of hotel

• Transfer to Cairo International Airport (CAI) for flights home

Meals included: Breakfast