Egypt and Nile River Cruise with Travelmarvel- Save up to $4,600 per couple*

DAY 1 – CAIRO

Today marks the beginning of your Egypt adventure as you arrive in Cairo. Travelmarvel will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner and meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers.

Meal: Dinner

Stay: Three Nights, Cairo Marriott Hotel

DAY 2 – CAIRO

This morning, explore the Giza Plateau with your Egyptologist guide and uncover the mysteries of the Great Pyramids. Nearby, the Sphinx stands guard, carved from a single limestone ridge. Learn about the construction and importance of these sites to the Egyptians. Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, where ancient artefacts and modern design come together in a striking tribute to Egypt’s dynastic past. Later, return to your hotel and enjoy an evening at leisure.

Meal: Breakfast

Meal: Breakfast

DAY 3 – CAIRO

This morning, visit part of Cairo’s historic old town. Choose to Enhance Your Journey with a guided tour of the Old Kingdom, exploring Memphis and Saqqara, or delve into Coptic Cairo, including Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church — believed to be built upon a shelter once used by the Holy Family. Later, experience the sights and sounds of the bustling Khan el Khalili bazaar.

Meal: Breakfast

DAY 4 – LUXOR (Embark Ship)

This morning, take an included flight from Cairo to Luxor, where your discovery of Upper Egypt begins. On arrival, visit the vast Karnak Temple complex and walk among towering columns and sacred halls that once echoed with ancient rituals. Then, transfer to the Nile River to board your ship, the Travelmarvel Sirius, and settle in with lunch on board. This afternoon, explore the beautiful Luxor Temple, linked to Karnak by the Avenue of the Sphinx and once the centre of Egypt’s most important religious festival. This evening, enjoy a Captain’s Welcome Dinner as your ship sets sail for Dendera.

Stay: Seven Nights, Travelmarvel Sirius

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 5 – ESNA

Early this morning, visit the Dendera Temple complex, one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient sites. With your Egyptologist guide, explore the Temple of Hathor, renowned for its detailed astronomical ceiling and beautifully preserved reliefs. Wander through sacred spaces including the birth house and the Sacred Lake, once used for ritual purification. After your visit, return to your river ship for lunch and enjoy a scenic sail back to Luxor. This afternoon, continue exploring the East Bank, including the Avenue of the Sphinx, before setting sail for Esna this evening.

Enjoy a special visit to Dendera, where the beautifully preserved Temple of Hathor reveals intricate carvings, celestial ceilings and sacred spaces that offer a rare glimpse into ancient Egyptian spirituality.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 6 – EDFU, ASWAN

After breakfast on board, step ashore to visit Esna Temple, dedicated to Khnum, the ram-headed god of creation. Admire its towering columns, lotus carvings and astronomical ceiling depicting the twelve signs of the Zodiac.

This afternoon, continue to Edfu to explore the Temple of Horus — one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient monuments. This grand sandstone structure is dedicated to the falcon god Horus and offers a remarkable glimpse into the architectural and religious legacy of the Ptolemaic era. Travel by coach with your Egyptologist guide and uncover stories of ancient festivals once held on this sacred site.

Later, return to your ship and enjoy dinner on board as you sail towards Aswan for an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 7 – ASWAN

In a city as serene and storied as Aswan, there’s always something to uncover. This morning, tour the impressive High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the beautifully preserved Philae Temple. Then, enjoy free time or perhaps choose to Enhance Your Journey with High Tea at the iconic Old Cataract Hotel. This afternoon, a special Insider Experience awaits. Later this evening, you may opt to Enhance your Journey by exploring Aswan’s vibrant Night Market.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 8 – ABU SIMBEL, KOM OMBO

Today is sure to be a highlight as you take an included flight to the awe-inspiring temples of Abu Simbel. With your Egyptologist guide, explore this monumental complex, carved into solid rock under the reign of Ramses II. Admire the towering statues of the pharaoh and intricate carvings that celebrate ancient victories and divine worship. Learn how this UNESCO World Heritage site was relocated in a remarkable international effort to save it from rising waters.

After returning to your ship, enjoy lunch on board and spend the afternoon sailing north along the Nile towards Kom Ombo. Relax on deck and take in scenes of daily life along the riverbanks. This evening, dock overnight in Kom Ombo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 9 – KOM OMBO, LUXOR

This morning, step ashore to explore Kom Ombo Temple, a rare double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Harwer, the falcon god of kingship. Admire its symmetrical layout and detailed reliefs, including Roman-era carvings that reveal the medical knowledge of ancient Egypt. After your visit, enjoy a relaxing sail back to Luxor.

This evening, choose to Enhance Your Journey with a visit to Karnak Temple for the captivating Sound and Light Show.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 10 – LUXOR

This morning, visit the monumental Colossi of Memnon before exploring the West Bank of the Nile in Luxor — often referred to as the world’s largest open-air museum, home to the tombs and temples of ancient Thebes. Discover the Valley of the Kings and Queens, once the sacred burial ground of pharaohs, queens and priests, and step into the awe-inspiring Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. With its dramatic cliffside setting and grand colonnades, it stands as a tribute to one of Egypt’s most powerful rulers. This afternoon, you may choose to join an optional experience to further explore the region’s rich archaeological heritage. This evening, enjoy a special Farewell Dinner on board as you reflect on your journey through Egypt.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 11 – CAIRO

This morning after breakfast take an included flight back to Cairo airport where your Egypt adventure comes to an end.

With Travelmarvel, guests will enjoy a 7-night cruise along the Nile River aboard our contemporary small ship, Travelmarvel Sirius, brand-new for the 2026/27 season. Travelmarvel Sirius boasts just 62 cabins, all thoughtfully designed for comfort and featuring large windows, offering uninterrupted views of the Nile from every cabin.

On board, guests can unwind on the Sun Deck, where a large outdoor swimming pool and reclining lounges offer the perfect place to relax. They can dine in the Nefertari Restaurant, relax with a drink in the Ramses Lounge and Bar or a coffee in the Tutankhamun Terrace Café, and enjoy select local beer and wine with lunch and dinner, with unlimited soft drinks, juices, water, tea and coffee available throughout the day.

• Discover sacred burial grounds and vast temple complexes, along with hidden treasures scattered along the Nile.
• Enjoy uninterrupted views of the Nile from every cabin aboard Travelmarvel Sirius, each thoughtfully designed for comfort and featuring large windows to make the most of your cruise experience.
• All cabins aboard Travelmarvel Sirius feature premium amenities, including a queen-size bed, individually controlled air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, mini bar, wardrobe, safety box, sitting area, and a private en suite with a large walk-in shower.
• With sweeping views, reclining lounges, a swimming pool, and chilled drinks from the Tutankhamun Terrace Cafe, the Sun Deck offers a serene space to soak up the sights and unwind in style.
• Dine in the Nefertari Restaurant, relax with a drink in the Ramses Lounge and Bar or an espresso in the Tutankhamun Terrace Cafe. Enjoy select local beer and wine with lunch and dinner, with unlimited soft drinks, juices, water, tea and coffee available throughout the day.
• During your cruise aboard Travelmarvel Sirius, shore excursions are enhanced with evening entertainment. Delight in a local folklore demonstration with music and cultural dance and take part in a traditionally themed Galabeya Party.
• With 75 crew members serving a maximum of just 124 guests, attentive service is a hallmark of your Nile River cruise. Throughout your journey, you can expect professional, friendly, and personalised care at every turn.