Uniworld River Cruises: Egypt

Uniworld’s Classic Egypt & the Nile itinerary is designed to take you into the heart of ancient Egypt where you will discover a host of wonders. You’ll be swept away by romantic history and powerful legends as you explore this magnificent land with your professionally trained and educated Egyptologist. 

Spend time in Cairo where the ancient and the modern coexist in perfect harmony. Come face to face with the mysterious Sphinx that for thousands of years has been kneeling gracefully and looking thoughtfully towards the East. See the sole surviving member of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Great Pyramid of Khufu in Giza. Explore the Egyptian Museum, home to the treasures of King Tutankhamen’s tomb.

Traverse the Nile onboard the River Tosca, and let yourself be whisked away to magnificent sites: Karnak Temple—known to the Egyptians as “The Most Perfect of Places”; the Temple of Hathor—one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt; the Valley of the Kings, where many illustrious pharaohs were buried; Kom Ombo, the temple dedicated to two gods; and romantic Philae Temple.

Perfectly designed to blend the wonders of ancient and modern Egypt—as well as showcase the country’s greatest natural and manmade treasures—this itinerary takes you across beautiful Lake Nasser to see mighty Abu Simbel, down the legendary Nile River, and into the heart of bustling Cairo. Discover ancient Egypt’smost exciting sites: the awe-inspiring Pyramids and mysterious Great Sphinx of Giza; the majestic Temples of Karnak and Luxor; the splendidly preserved Temple of Edfu; and Wadi El Seboua, the “Valley of the Lionesses.” The Nubian jewels you’ll find on this itinerary aren’t available on any of our other tours.

Cruise onboard Prince Abbas across stunningly beautiful Lake Nasser—the world’s largest artificial body of water. Along the way, encounter Nubian treasures and the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel—a 3,500-year-old complex displaying magnificent structures hewed from the rock during the rule of Ramses II and later rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. Visit the impressive Aswan High Dam that created this remarkably remote and unspoiled lake in the 1960s. Then transfer to the River Tosca to discover all the wonders the great Nile River Valley has to offer.

Experience amazing Egypt onboard the all-suite River Tosca. For eight splendor-filled days, Uniworld takes you to the Nile’s most fascinating sites in style. Spend time exploring breathtaking Karnak Temple—the largest temple complex ever constructed—with its avenues of sphinxes and halls of gigantic temples. Visit the Greco-Roman Temple of Hathor, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Wander around the Temple of Hatshepsut, which rises majestically out of the surrounding limestone cliffs, and the Valley of the Kings, where many illustrious pharaohs were buried.

Enjoy four nights in captivating Cairo, where you’ll be taken to the famous Egyptian Museum, an unrivaled warehouse of Pharaonic treasures as well as the remarkable artifacts recovered from the tomb of King Tut. Journey to Giza to pay homage to the mighty Pyramids and the very face of ancient Egypt, the Sphinx. Get ready to gaze in awe at the extraordinary creations that define Egypt—a land of complexity, marvels, and mythology.