Small Group Discoveries for our World Travelers

  • With our engaging Egyptologist guiding the way, you’ll discover Cairo’s renewed spirit and all the most significant sites – from the Great Pyramids and Egyptian Museum to Sakkara and Memphis.
  • We even include roundtrip flights and sightseeing at the must-see Temples of Abu Simbel.
  • A camel ride across the shifting desert sands is an unforgettable experience...
  • And so is your special visit to see the world’s oldest existing river craft.
  • Our ship enjoys private docking facilities along the Nile...
  • Step off comfortably and efficiently for more time to explore Egypt’s greatest sites of antiquity!
  • Unhurried, expertly-guided shore excursions include Luxor, Karnak and the Valley of Kings.
  • Discover 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites c

  • Welcome to Cairo

    Check in to Cairo’s finest boutique hotel, the Kempinski Nile.

  • A truly Great Pyramid and more!

    Our expert Egyptologist brings the ancient world to life on today’s full day tour, including the Great Pyramids c, the Sphinx and the 4,600-year-old Solar Boat of King Cheops. A camel ride across the desert sands is a bit touristy, but we guarantee you’ll never forget the fun! Then travel to Memphis c, the site of Egypt’s ancient capital, to see the colossus of Ramses II and the beautiful Alabaster Sphinx. Continue on to Sakkara c and visit the country’s oldest standing stone structure, the Step Pyramid of King Zoser. Meals B

  • Old Cairo and the famed Egyptian Museum

    Sightseeing continues today in Tahrir Square and the nearby Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, a perfect introduction to the many sites you’ll explore on your Nile cruise. Then ascend to the Citadel for commanding views over the city. See the impressive Mohammed Ali Mosque and tour the sites of Old Cairo c, finishing with time to browse in the bustling Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Meals B

  • Fly to Luxor c and step aboard the all-suites Alexander the Great

    Fly to Luxor to board your stylish Nile cruiser. After settling in to your spacious suite and enjoying lunch onboard, you’ll step ashore for your first afternoon excursion. Visit the enormous Temple of Karnak, the Avenue of Sphinxes and the famed Luxor Temple. Meals B,L,D

  • Exploring the fabled Valleys of the Kings and Queens

    Focusing on celebrated sites of the Nile’s West Bank, where 64 ancient Egyptian rulers lie buried, today’s touring includes the spectacular Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the famed Colossi of Memnon. Meals B,L,D

  • Ashore in Edfu and on to Kom Ombo

    Step ashore in Edfu to visit the remarkable Temple of Haroeris – rich in design, intricate in detail and ingenious in its construction. Following lunch and Afternoon Tea onboard, step ashore to explore the unusual dual-diety Temple of Kom Ombo, built on a picturesque bend in the Nile. After dinner, don your Galabya for a festive shipboard party. Meals B,L,D

  • A dam, a temple and an unfinished obelisk

    After breakfast, our Egyptologist awaits to show you more of the Nile’s ancient as well as modern wonders. See the remarkable High Dam at Aswan. Tour Philae Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Isis. And see the famous Unfinished Obelisk, still attached to bedrock! Meals B,L,D

  • The Temples of Abu Simbel c and back to Cairo

    Your included flight brings you to Abu Simbel to visit the magnificent Temple of Ramses II. An afternoon flight returns you to Cairo where you’ll be escorted back to the Kempinski Nile Hotel. Meals B

  • A fond farewell to Cairo

    This unforgettable journey into antiquity ends today. Meals B

Extend Your Journey

  • Petra Extension from Cairo

    3 Day FreeStyle Extension

    This easy-to-add 3-day extension includes 2 nights accommodation, complete on-tour transportation to add Petra to your Nile voyage, and expertly-guided sightseeing.

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  • Kempinski Nile Hotel

    With a privileged location on the eastern bank of the Nile River, the intimate Kempinski Nile Hotel is a luxurious oasis in the heart of Cairo; it’s situated just around the corner from the US and British Embassies and close to Tahrir Square. Beautifully styled with contemporary furnishings, spacious guest rooms offer spectacular views over historic Cairo or the Nile. Guests will enjoy High Definition LCD TV, free Internet, complimentary soft drinks in the mini bar, tea & coffee throughout the day, Butler service and Kempinski’s signature Pillow Concierge.

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  • Standard Cabin

    Standard Cabin

    The intimate Alexander the Great is one of the most distinctive luxury vessels on the Nile. With only 30 outside suites, our boutique-style ship promises attentive personalized service and a tranquil shipboard ambience of simplicity, elegance and understated sophistication.

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  • Standard Cabin

    Standard Cabin

    The intimate Alexander the Great is one of the most distinctive luxury vessels on the Nile. With only 30 outside suites, our boutique-style ship promises attentive personalized service and a tranquil shipboard ambience of simplicity, elegance and understated sophistication.

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Our Small Ship Sojourn includes...

  • Comprehensive, expertly guided Small Group sightseeing in Cairo and all Nile shore excursions – including entrance fees
  • 16 meals: 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
  • 4 nights at the luxurious new Kempinski Nile Hotel
  • 4 nights in an outside suite aboard Alexander the Great
  • All on-tour transportation and all three internal flights
  • Luggage handling, port charges, hotel taxes & service charges, and all airline taxes, fees & fuel charges for 3 included flights
  • GeneralAssist, our toll-free 24/7 emergency on-tour assistance

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Ask about international air service on Egypt Air or Emirates, including business class. See your travel agent or call us for current international airfare associated with this program. We offer both economy and business class fares. Prices are in U.S. currency and are per person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted. Availability is limited.

Extra nights are available before or after your tour.

Extend Your Journey

  • Petra Extension from Cairo

    3 Day FreeStyle Extension

    This easy-to-add 3-day extension includes 2 nights accommodation, complete on-tour transportation to add Petra to your Nile voyage, and expertly-guided sightseeing.

    View Day by Day »

Extend Your Journey

  • Petra Extension from Cairo

    3 Day FreeStyle Extension

    This easy-to-add 3-day extension includes 2 nights accommodation, complete on-tour transportation to add Petra to your Nile voyage, and expertly-guided sightseeing.

    View Day by Day »

FreeStyle Travel Add-Ons

  • Sharm El Sheikh and St. Catherine Monastery

    4 Day FreeStyle Travel Package

    Our 4-day FreeStyle Travel package includes our handpicked 5-star resort, daily breakfast, private car airport transfers and in-depth sightseeing with your own personal car, driver and guide.

  • Alexandria

    3 Day FreeStyle Travel

    Our 3-day FreeStyle Travel package includes your choice of deluxe or luxury hotel, daily breakfast, roundtrip private transfers from Cairo, and in-depth sightseeing with your own personal car, driver and guide

  • Dubai

    3 Day FreeStyle Travel Package

    Our 3-day FreeStyle Travel package includes your choice of deluxe or luxury hotel, daily breakfast, roundtrip airport transfers and city sightseeing.

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