A boat ride to Agilkia Island to see the Temple of Isis at Philae
Visit to the Temple of Horus at Edfu
Visit to the Old Egyptian Museum in Cairo
Private charter flight to and from Abu Simbel
On-Tour Air Included (4 flights)
Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
24 meals, gratuities to local guides, service charges, admission fees, taxes and porterage

Available Add-Ons

Optional roundtrip airfare from your city
Pre or post cruise hotel stay

Destination Guide
Suggested Shore Excursions

Destination	Arrival	Departure
Cairo Cairo 01/16/2025 Tour begins: 5:30 PM, Marriott Mena House. A transfer is included from Cairo International Airport to the Marriott Mena House, a sumptuous former royal hunting lodge, where your room enjoys views of the pyramids. Join us this evening for a welcome reception and dinner that celebrates your arrival in this historic land.,	01/16/2025	01/16/2025
Cairo Cairo 01/17/2025 Drive to nearby Giza this morning for a guided tour of its storied pyramids — including the Great Pyramid of Giza, the last of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World — that have stood as defining symbols of Egypt for millennia. View the most instantly recognizable statue in the world, crafted in limestone with the body of a lion and the head of a king – the Great Sphinx has been mysteriously reclining atop its Giza plateau for more than 3,000 years, guarding still the unanswered secret of who built it and why. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and spend the rest of day exploring Cairo as you like.,	01/17/2025	01/17/2025
Giza Giza 01/17/2025 Drive to nearby Giza this morning for a guided tour of its storied pyramids — including the Great Pyramid of Giza, the last of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World — that have stood as defining symbols of Egypt for millennia. View the most instantly recognizable statue in the world, crafted in limestone with the body of a lion and the head of a king – the Great Sphinx has been mysteriously reclining atop its Giza plateau for more than 3,000 years, guarding still the unanswered secret of who built it and why. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and spend the rest of day exploring Cairo as you like.,	01/17/2025	01/17/2025
Cairo Cairo 01/18/2025 The River Nile has been an invaluable source of life for the people in Egypt throughout history as it provides them with food, water, and an important transportation route. Fly to Luxor this morning, site of the ancient city of Thebes and an extraordinary open-air museum, where your Nile cruise ship awaits, embarking ship in time for an onboard lunch. This afternoon, join an excursion to the Valley of the Queens with a visit to the beautiful tomb of Nefertari, the great wife of Pharaoh Ramesses II, where the hieroglyphics amaze. Continue to the Valley of the Kings for an after-hours private visit that includes entry to King Tutankhamun's tomb, renowned for the wealth of valuable antiquities it contained when it was discovered unopened in 1922. Return to your ship for dinner at leisure.,	01/18/2025	01/18/2025
Air Travel Air Travel 01/18/2025 The River Nile has been an invaluable source of life for the people in Egypt throughout history as it provides them with food, water, and an important transportation route. Fly to Luxor this morning, site of the ancient city of Thebes and an extraordinary open-air museum, where your Nile cruise ship awaits, embarking ship in time for an onboard lunch. This afternoon, join an excursion to the Valley of the Queens with a visit to the beautiful tomb of Nefertari, the great wife of Pharaoh Ramesses II, where the hieroglyphics amaze. Continue to the Valley of the Kings for an after-hours private visit that includes entry to King Tutankhamun's tomb, renowned for the wealth of valuable antiquities it contained when it was discovered unopened in 1922. Return to your ship for dinner at leisure.,	01/18/2025	01/18/2025
Cruise Starts (Embarkation) Cruise Starts (Embarkation) 01/18/2025 The River Nile has been an invaluable source of life for the people in Egypt throughout history as it provides them with food, water, and an important transportation route. Fly to Luxor this morning, site of the ancient city of Thebes and an extraordinary open-air museum, where your Nile cruise ship awaits, embarking ship in time for an onboard lunch. This afternoon, join an excursion to the Valley of the Queens with a visit to the beautiful tomb of Nefertari, the great wife of Pharaoh Ramesses II, where the hieroglyphics amaze. Continue to the Valley of the Kings for an after-hours private visit that includes entry to King Tutankhamun's tomb, renowned for the wealth of valuable antiquities it contained when it was discovered unopened in 1922. Return to your ship for dinner at leisure.,	01/18/2025	01/18/2025
Luxor Luxor 01/18/2025 The River Nile has been an invaluable source of life for the people in Egypt throughout history as it provides them with food, water, and an important transportation route. Fly to Luxor this morning, site of the ancient city of Thebes and an extraordinary open-air museum, where your Nile cruise ship awaits, embarking ship in time for an onboard lunch. This afternoon, join an excursion to the Valley of the Queens with a visit to the beautiful tomb of Nefertari, the great wife of Pharaoh Ramesses II, where the hieroglyphics amaze. Continue to the Valley of the Kings for an after-hours private visit that includes entry to King Tutankhamun's tomb, renowned for the wealth of valuable antiquities it contained when it was discovered unopened in 1922. Return to your ship for dinner at leisure.,	01/18/2025	01/18/2025
Valley of the Queens Valley of the Queens 01/18/2025 The River Nile has been an invaluable source of life for the people in Egypt throughout history as it provides them with food, water, and an important transportation route. Fly to Luxor this morning, site of the ancient city of Thebes and an extraordinary open-air museum, where your Nile cruise ship awaits, embarking ship in time for an onboard lunch. This afternoon, join an excursion to the Valley of the Queens with a visit to the beautiful tomb of Nefertari, the great wife of Pharaoh Ramesses II, where the hieroglyphics amaze. Continue to the Valley of the Kings for an after-hours private visit that includes entry to King Tutankhamun's tomb, renowned for the wealth of valuable antiquities it contained when it was discovered unopened in 1922. Return to your ship for dinner at leisure.,	01/18/2025	01/18/2025
Valley of the Kings Valley of the Kings 01/18/2025 The River Nile has been an invaluable source of life for the people in Egypt throughout history as it provides them with food, water, and an important transportation route. Fly to Luxor this morning, site of the ancient city of Thebes and an extraordinary open-air museum, where your Nile cruise ship awaits, embarking ship in time for an onboard lunch. This afternoon, join an excursion to the Valley of the Queens with a visit to the beautiful tomb of Nefertari, the great wife of Pharaoh Ramesses II, where the hieroglyphics amaze. Continue to the Valley of the Kings for an after-hours private visit that includes entry to King Tutankhamun's tomb, renowned for the wealth of valuable antiquities it contained when it was discovered unopened in 1922. Return to your ship for dinner at leisure.,	01/18/2025	01/18/2025
Luxor Luxor 01/19/2025 With three main temples and several smaller ones constructed over hundreds of years, Luxor's Temple of Karnak is the largest complex of its time ever built, developed over a thousand years. Explore the site with an expert guide who shares insights about its history and construction, including the 134-columned Great Hypostyle Hall. A locally guided visit to Luxor Temple, connected to Karnak by an avenue of sphinxes, and dating back to the 1300s BC, follows. Return to your Nile cruise ship for lunch and a leisurely afternoon cruise to Esna.,	01/19/2025	01/19/2025
Esna (Isna) Esna (Isna) 01/19/2025 With three main temples and several smaller ones constructed over hundreds of years, Luxor's Temple of Karnak is the largest complex of its time ever built, developed over a thousand years. Explore the site with an expert guide who shares insights about its history and construction, including the 134-columned Great Hypostyle Hall. A locally guided visit to Luxor Temple, connected to Karnak by an avenue of sphinxes, and dating back to the 1300s BC, follows. Return to your Nile cruise ship for lunch and a leisurely afternoon cruise to Esna.,	01/19/2025	01/19/2025
Esna (Isna) Esna (Isna) 01/20/2025 Sail from Esna early morning and disembark at Edfu and visit the Temple of Horus, considered to be among the most beautiful and best-preserved temples in Egypt, with its roof still intact. It took 180 years for the temple to be built, and during your guided visit you'll discover why. Massive statues of Horus as a falcon guard entrances and the reliefs on its interior walls relate the story of the birth of Horus and depict Ptolemaic rulers making offerings to the gods and destroying their enemies. Return to your ship and cruise to Kom Ombo, where its unusual twin temples are just a walk away from your ship. Temple reliefs here feature a unique engraving thought to depict the first representation of medical and surgical instruments.,	01/20/2025	01/20/2025
Edfu Edfu 01/20/2025 Sail from Esna early morning and disembark at Edfu and visit the Temple of Horus, considered to be among the most beautiful and best-preserved temples in Egypt, with its roof still intact. It took 180 years for the temple to be built, and during your guided visit you'll discover why. Massive statues of Horus as a falcon guard entrances and the reliefs on its interior walls relate the story of the birth of Horus and depict Ptolemaic rulers making offerings to the gods and destroying their enemies. Return to your ship and cruise to Kom Ombo, where its unusual twin temples are just a walk away from your ship. Temple reliefs here feature a unique engraving thought to depict the first representation of medical and surgical instruments.,	01/20/2025	01/20/2025
Kom Ombo Kom Ombo 01/20/2025 Sail from Esna early morning and disembark at Edfu and visit the Temple of Horus, considered to be among the most beautiful and best-preserved temples in Egypt, with its roof still intact. It took 180 years for the temple to be built, and during your guided visit you'll discover why. Massive statues of Horus as a falcon guard entrances and the reliefs on its interior walls relate the story of the birth of Horus and depict Ptolemaic rulers making offerings to the gods and destroying their enemies. Return to your ship and cruise to Kom Ombo, where its unusual twin temples are just a walk away from your ship. Temple reliefs here feature a unique engraving thought to depict the first representation of medical and surgical instruments.,	01/20/2025	01/20/2025
Aswan Aswan 01/21/2025 A full day of Egyptian exploration includes a visit to the ruins of Saint Simeon Monastery, once housing some 300 monks when it was completed in the 10th century, and a boat ride to Agilkia Island to see the sacred Temple of Isis at Philae, one of the last of the ancient temples constructed in the "classic" Egyptian style. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in Aswan, highlighted by a sunset felucca cruise and dinner at leisure.,	01/21/2025	01/21/2025
Boat Launch to Agilkia Island Boat Launch to Agilkia Island 01/21/2025 A full day of Egyptian exploration includes a visit to the ruins of Saint Simeon Monastery, once housing some 300 monks when it was completed in the 10th century, and a boat ride to Agilkia Island to see the sacred Temple of Isis at Philae, one of the last of the ancient temples constructed in the "classic" Egyptian style. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in Aswan, highlighted by a sunset felucca cruise and dinner at leisure.,	01/21/2025	01/21/2025
Agilkia Island Agilkia Island 01/21/2025 A full day of Egyptian exploration includes a visit to the ruins of Saint Simeon Monastery, once housing some 300 monks when it was completed in the 10th century, and a boat ride to Agilkia Island to see the sacred Temple of Isis at Philae, one of the last of the ancient temples constructed in the "classic" Egyptian style. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in Aswan, highlighted by a sunset felucca cruise and dinner at leisure.,	01/21/2025	01/21/2025
Aswan Aswan 01/22/2025 A morning flight brings you to the Nubian village of Abu Simbel for a locally guided visit to its massive temples cut into a solid rock cliff and created during the reign of Ramesses II in the 1200s BC. The Great Temple stands 98 feet high with four seated colossi flanking the entrance and smaller statues depicting Ramesses's conquered enemies lining up below. The smaller temple, some 40 feet high, is adorned by four colossi depicting Ramesses his queen Nefertari at a height of 32 feet. Fly back to Aswan for an overnight stay in the Nubian Desert where your colonial-era palace hotel is located on the banks of the River Nile. Enjoy views of the cataracts in the Nile River from your suite!,	01/22/2025	01/22/2025
Cruise Ends (Debarkation) Cruise Ends (Debarkation) 01/22/2025 A morning flight brings you to the Nubian village of Abu Simbel for a locally guided visit to its massive temples cut into a solid rock cliff and created during the reign of Ramesses II in the 1200s BC. The Great Temple stands 98 feet high with four seated colossi flanking the entrance and smaller statues depicting Ramesses's conquered enemies lining up below. The smaller temple, some 40 feet high, is adorned by four colossi depicting Ramesses his queen Nefertari at a height of 32 feet. Fly back to Aswan for an overnight stay in the Nubian Desert where your colonial-era palace hotel is located on the banks of the River Nile. Enjoy views of the cataracts in the Nile River from your suite!,	01/22/2025	01/22/2025
Air Travel Air Travel 01/22/2025 A morning flight brings you to the Nubian village of Abu Simbel for a locally guided visit to its massive temples cut into a solid rock cliff and created during the reign of Ramesses II in the 1200s BC. The Great Temple stands 98 feet high with four seated colossi flanking the entrance and smaller statues depicting Ramesses's conquered enemies lining up below. The smaller temple, some 40 feet high, is adorned by four colossi depicting Ramesses his queen Nefertari at a height of 32 feet. Fly back to Aswan for an overnight stay in the Nubian Desert where your colonial-era palace hotel is located on the banks of the River Nile. Enjoy views of the cataracts in the Nile River from your suite!,	01/22/2025	01/22/2025
Abu Simbel Abu Simbel 01/22/2025 A morning flight brings you to the Nubian village of Abu Simbel for a locally guided visit to its massive temples cut into a solid rock cliff and created during the reign of Ramesses II in the 1200s BC. The Great Temple stands 98 feet high with four seated colossi flanking the entrance and smaller statues depicting Ramesses's conquered enemies lining up below. The smaller temple, some 40 feet high, is adorned by four colossi depicting Ramesses his queen Nefertari at a height of 32 feet. Fly back to Aswan for an overnight stay in the Nubian Desert where your colonial-era palace hotel is located on the banks of the River Nile. Enjoy views of the cataracts in the Nile River from your suite!,	01/22/2025	01/22/2025
Aswan Aswan 01/22/2025 A morning flight brings you to the Nubian village of Abu Simbel for a locally guided visit to its massive temples cut into a solid rock cliff and created during the reign of Ramesses II in the 1200s BC. The Great Temple stands 98 feet high with four seated colossi flanking the entrance and smaller statues depicting Ramesses's conquered enemies lining up below. The smaller temple, some 40 feet high, is adorned by four colossi depicting Ramesses his queen Nefertari at a height of 32 feet. Fly back to Aswan for an overnight stay in the Nubian Desert where your colonial-era palace hotel is located on the banks of the River Nile. Enjoy views of the cataracts in the Nile River from your suite!,	01/22/2025	01/22/2025
Aswan Aswan 01/23/2025 Fly back to Cairo this morning, touching down late morning. Following lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy a guided visit to the Old Egyptian Museum, housing the world's largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including many of the treasures found in King Tutankhamun's tomb. Check into your riverside hotel, The St. Regis Cairo, with outstanding views of the Nile and Old Cairo; the remainder of the day is at leisure.,	01/23/2025	01/23/2025
Air Travel Air Travel 01/23/2025 Fly back to Cairo this morning, touching down late morning. Following lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy a guided visit to the Old Egyptian Museum, housing the world's largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including many of the treasures found in King Tutankhamun's tomb. Check into your riverside hotel, The St. Regis Cairo, with outstanding views of the Nile and Old Cairo; the remainder of the day is at leisure.,	01/23/2025	01/23/2025
Cairo Cairo 01/23/2025 Fly back to Cairo this morning, touching down late morning. Following lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy a guided visit to the Old Egyptian Museum, housing the world's largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including many of the treasures found in King Tutankhamun's tomb. Check into your riverside hotel, The St. Regis Cairo, with outstanding views of the Nile and Old Cairo; the remainder of the day is at leisure.,	01/23/2025	01/23/2025
Cairo Cairo 01/24/2025 Located on the right bank of the River Nile, the historic district of Old Coptic Cairo predate its modern-day processor with sites that date back to 6th century BC, including ones allegedly visited by the holy family of Joseph, Mary, and the baby Jesus. A guided tour includes Roman ruins, ancient Coptic churches, mosques and later visits the Al Rifai Mosque or the Sultan Hassan Mosque a short drive away. The afternoon is free; you are invited to join a farewell reception and dinner at your hotel tonight.,	01/24/2025	01/24/2025
Cairo Cairo 01/25/2025 Tour ends: Cairo. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from The St. Regis Cairo to Cairo Airport. Allow three hours for flight check-in at the airport.,	01/25/2025	01/25/2025

Tauck - Cruise Division: Oberoi Philae for Tauck

Climb aboard the decks of Oberoi Philae for a cruising experience you'll never forget... look out from over the top deck as thousands of years of history... culture... innovation... and mystery pass you by on all sides. Discover the remains of ancient civilizations... and tour the final resting places of the pharaohs who reigned over Egypt before coming back onboard to settle down and relax with good friends and accommodations fit for royalty. With only 22 cabins and suites, Oberoi Philae offers spacious private accommodations with standard luxury cabins (284 sq. ft.) and luxury suites (538 sq. ft.), large windows framing panoramic Nile River views, ship amenities include a spa, fitness center, swimming pool, bar / lounge, cinema, elevator, high-speed wifi, library, and gaming area.

Ship Statistics

Maiden Voyage: 1996
Last Refurbished: 2015
Passenger Capacity: 42

Crew Nationality: Egyptian
Dining / Restaurants: Yes
Bars / Lounges: Yes

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Luxury Suite with Jacuzzi (D) Call for pricing

Category: D

Size: 592 square feet (55 square meters) Features: Magnificent master bedroom, a living room, a private terrace and a spectacular marble bathroom with shower. Bathroom Amenities: Egyptian tile mosaics, glass - panelled rainfall shower, a speaker connected to the TV, hairdryer, panoramic views. Stateroom Amenities: 42" LCD television in the living room, a 32" LCD television in the bedroom, DVD/CD players, in-house movie collection, high-speed WiFi, a speakerphone, a data port, a personal bar, electronic safe.

Luxury Stateroom Deck D (C) Call for pricing

Category: C

Suite Size: 538 square feet (50 square meters) Features: Magnificent master bedroom, a living room, a private terrace and a spectacular marble bathroom with shower. Bathroom Amenities: Egyptian tile mosaics, glass - panelled rainfall shower, a speaker connected to the TV, hairdryer, panoramic views. Stateroom Amenities: 42" LCD television in the living room, a 32" LCD television in the bedroom, DVD/CD players, in-house movie collection, high-speed WiFi, a speakerphone, a data port, a personal bar, electronic safe.

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Luxury Stateroom Deck C (B) Call for pricing

Category: B

Suite Dimensions: 284 sq. ft. (26.4 sq m.), Private Balcony: No. Features: King or twin size bed with Smart writing desks, plush armchairs, polished wooden coffee table. Private Bathroom with shower. Bathroom Amenities: Egyptian tile mosaics, glass-paneled rainfall shower, a speaker connected to the TV, hairdryer, panoramic views. Stateroom Amenities: 32" high definition, LCD television, a CD/DVD player, high-speed WiFi, a dual-line speakerphone, a data port, electronic safe, fully stocked personal bar, tea, and coffee making facilities.

Luxury Stateroom Deck B (A) Call for pricing

Category: A

Price includes all private Tauck shore excursions, cruise fare, port charges, applicable fuel surcharges, entertainment, and gratuities to Tauck Director and ship staff.

Small Group Departures – Select small group departures averaging 24 Tauck guests, priced from $8,990 per person double plus on-tour air; specific dates apply – select "Small Group" in the pull-down menu.

Note: Activities marked with an asterisk (*) are at your own risk; a signed liability waiver will be required.

Please Note: The included dinner at the 1902 Restaurant at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract requires that gentlemen wear a sport coat and women wear cocktail attire.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

9-night Egypt: Jewels of the Nile Cruise/Land Package

Cruise Inclusions

Available Add-Ons

Cairo 01/16/2025

Cairo 01/17/2025

Giza 01/17/2025

Cairo 01/18/2025

Air Travel 01/18/2025

Cruise Starts (Embarkation) 01/18/2025

Luxor 01/18/2025

Valley of the Queens 01/18/2025

Valley of the Kings 01/18/2025

Luxor 01/19/2025

Esna (Isna) 01/19/2025

Esna (Isna) 01/20/2025

Edfu 01/20/2025

Kom Ombo 01/20/2025

Aswan 01/21/2025

Boat Launch to Agilkia Island 01/21/2025

Agilkia Island 01/21/2025

Aswan 01/22/2025

Cruise Ends (Debarkation) 01/22/2025

Air Travel 01/22/2025

Abu Simbel 01/22/2025

Aswan 01/22/2025

Aswan 01/23/2025

Air Travel 01/23/2025

Cairo 01/23/2025

Cairo 01/24/2025

Cairo 01/25/2025

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