As North American travelers continue looking to Egypt as a bucket-list destination, AmaWaterways has launched its latest addition to the fleet, AmaLilia, on the Nile River. The new ship embarked on its inaugural journey in April 2024. The 11-night “Secrets of Egypt & the Nile” cruise and land experience includes a seven-night round trip river cruise from Luxor and is paired with three-night pre- and one-night post-cruise stays in Cairo at The St. Regis Cairo, overlooking the Nile River.
Newly designed to accommodate only 82 guests, AmaLilia has 41 staterooms offering panoramic views, including 13 suites measuring up to 522 square feet. Onboard amenities include a sun deck bar and pool, fitness room, hair and nail salon, a massage room and two restaurants serving locally inspired cuisine—The Main Restaurant and The Chef’s Table. Guests can also enjoy nightly entertainment. They will be accompanied by Egyptologists onboard and during shore excursions.
The “Secrets of Egypt & the Nile” itinerary provides travelers with an opportunity to experience the ancient wonders of Egypt, guided by experts through UNESCO World Heritage Sites and locations such as the Great Hypostyle Hall of Karnak, the Temple of Luxor and the Valley of the Kings and Queens. While in Cairo, guests will visit the Egyptian Museum and come face-to-face with Egyptian treasures at the UNESCO-designated ancient capital of Memphis. Other highlights include the colossal statue of Ramses II, the Alabaster Sphinx and the necropolis of Sakkara, home to the step pyramid of King Zoser, the oldest pyramid on earth; and a private tour and gourmet lunch at the Abdeen Presidential Palace.
AmaLilia will cruise this itinerary, sailing roundtrip from Luxor and offering a Cairo program with intra-Egypt flights between Cairo and Luxor, seasonally from September through June each year.
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