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Discoveries of the Nile

Explore Egypt and the Nile over 9 days, visiting iconic sights from Cairo to Abu Simbel — save up to $3,895* per person!

Cairo return

9 days / 8 nights

Internal Flights Included

River Cruise Holiday

Travelmarvel Sirius

Multiple departures

Overview

Step into a land where legends and modern life exist side by side. From sacred temples and ancient tombs to vibrant cities buzzing with energy, Egypt offers a journey unlike any other with landscapes shaped by pharaohs and dynasties. Cruise the legendary Nile River aboard Travelmarvel Sirius, Travelmarvel's new river ship, and see Egypt from an unforgettable perspective. Wander through awe-inspiring temples, navigate colorful bazaars, and discover stories etched in stone.

About Travelmarvel Sirius

Sail the legendary Nile aboard Travelmarvel Sirius, an elegant river ship launching in 2026 following a full refurbishment. Carrying just 124 guests across 62 cabins, the ship offers an intimate and relaxed way to experience Egypt. Unwind by the Sun Deck pool, enjoy drinks in the Ramsses Lounge and Bar, dine at Nefertari Restaurant, and watch timeless Nile landscapes drift by through the large viewing windows found in every cabin. With a crew of 75, attentive service and Egyptian-inspired interiors, Travelmarvel Sirius is a stylish base for exploring the treasures of the Nile.

Inclusions

  • Seven-night Nile river cruise on Travelmarvel Sirius
  • One night in premium accommodation
  • 22 meals — 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners, plus select local wine and beer with lunch and dinner onboard your Nile River cruise
  • The services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director, qualified Egyptologist Tour Directors and expert local guides
  • Transfers, port charges, tipping and entrance fees
  • Internal flights within Egypt as per itinerary
  • Discover the ancient Luxor Temple
  • Visit the incredible temples of Abu Simbel

Itinerary

Day 1 | Arrive Cairo

Arrive in Cairo, where you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.

Stay: Cairo Marriott Hotel

Day 2 | Cairo → Luxor — Embark Travelmarvel Sirius

Fly from Cairo to Luxor and visit the vast Karnak Temple complex, exploring its towering columns and sacred halls. Transfer to the Nile River and board Travelmarvel Sirius for your seven-night cruise. This evening, enjoy a Captain’s Welcome Dinner as you set sail for Dendera.

Enhance Your Journey — Luxor Museum Visit: Discover an impressive collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts at the Luxor Museum, situated on the Nile Corniche between Luxor and Karnak temples. Additional expense.

Stay: Travelmarvel Sirius — 7 nights
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 3 | Luxor → Dendera → Esna

Visit the Dendera Temple complex with your Egyptologist guide and explore the beautifully preserved Temple of Hathor, renowned for its astronomical ceiling, intricate reliefs, birth house and Sacred Lake. Return to your ship for lunch before sailing back to Luxor. This afternoon, explore the East Bank, including the Avenue of the Sphinx, before sailing for Esna.

Insider Experience — Dendera Temple: Discover the intricate carvings, celestial ceilings and sacred spaces of the beautifully preserved Temple of Hathor.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4 | Esna → Edfu → Aswan

Visit Esna Temple, dedicated to Khnum, the ram-headed god of creation, and admire its towering columns, lotus carvings and astronomical ceiling. Continue to Edfu to explore the impressive Temple of Horus with your Egyptologist guide. Return to your ship and sail towards Aswan for an overnight stay.

Insider Experience — Edfu Temple: Explore the Temple of Horus, including its towering pylons, detailed reliefs and sacred halls dedicated to the falcon god.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5 | Aswan

Discover Aswan with visits to the impressive High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and beautifully preserved Philae Temple. Later, take to the Nile aboard a traditional felucca and admire Aswan from the water as the sun begins to set.

Insider Experience — Felucca Sailing on the Nile: Glide along the Nile aboard a traditional felucca and take in the tranquil scenery of Aswan.

Enhance Your Journey — High Tea at the Old Cataract Hotel: Enjoy traditional high tea overlooking the Nile at the legendary Old Cataract Hotel. Additional expense.

Enhance Your Journey — Aswan Night Market Tour: Explore Aswan’s lively night market, filled with spices, textiles and local crafts. Additional expense.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6 | Aswan → Abu Simbel → Kom Ombo

Fly to the spectacular temples of Abu Simbel and explore this monumental UNESCO World Heritage-listed complex with your Egyptologist guide. Admire the towering statues of Ramses II and intricate carvings before learning how the temples were relocated to protect them from rising waters. Return to your ship for lunch and sail north towards Kom Ombo.

Included Experience — Abu Simbel: Visit the incredible rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel, one of Egypt’s most iconic ancient sites.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7 | Kom Ombo → Luxor

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 design and detailed reliefs, including Roman-era carvings illustrating ancient Egyptian medical knowledge. Return to your ship and sail towards Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 8 | Luxor

Visit the monumental Colossi of Memnon before exploring Luxor’s West Bank. Discover the Valley of the Kings and Queens, the sacred burial grounds of pharaohs, queens and priests, before visiting the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, dramatically set against the surrounding cliffs.

Included Experience — Valley of the Kings & Queens: Explore the legendary burial grounds of ancient Egyptian royalty and discover elaborate tombs hidden beneath the desert landscape.

Enhance Your Journey — Karnak Sound & Light Show: Return to Karnak Temple after dark as its towering columns and sacred spaces are illuminated during a dramatic retelling of ancient Egyptian history. Additional expense.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 9 | Luxor → Cairo — Disembark

After breakfast, disembark Travelmarvel Sirius and take an included flight back to Cairo Airport, where your Egyptian adventure concludes.

Meals: Breakfast

Itinerary is subject to change.

Dates/Pricing

DeparturePrice fromSave up to
19 – 27 Oct 2026$5,200 pp$3,895 pp
26 Oct – 03 Nov 2026$5,395 pp$3,700 pp
16 – 24 Nov 2026$6,290 pp$3,000 pp
23 Nov – 01 Dec 2026$6,095 pp$3,000 pp
11 – 19 Jan 2027$5,795 pp$3,300 pp
18 – 26 Jan 2027$5,795 pp$3,300 pp
01 – 09 Feb 2027$5,795 pp$3,300 pp
08 – 16 Feb 2027$6,495 pp$2,600 pp
01 – 09 Mar 2027$6,495 pp$2,600 pp
08 – 16 Mar 2027$6,495 pp$2,600 pp
05 – 13 Apr 2027$5,895 pp$2,600 pp
12 – 20 Apr 2027$5,895 pp$2,600 pp

*Advertised price and savings are based on per person, twin share and are correct as of 31 August 2026. Offer ends 30 September 2026 and is subject to change and availability.

Booking terms and conditions apply.

* Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.

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