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7 Night Secrets of Egypt and the Nile Cruise from Cairo

Ship: AmaDahlia

Cruise Line: AMA Waterways

Sailed: Friday, Apr 28, 2023 from Cairo, Egypt

Ended: Tuesday, May 9, 2023

The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Friday, Apr 28, 2023 departure of the AmaDahlia. If AMA Waterways modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.

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Day 1 - Friday - Apr 28, 2023

Cairo, Egypt

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Cruise Begins

Luxor, Egypt

After checking out of the hotel, take a morning flight south to Luxor-formerly known as Thebes, the capital city of the New Kingdom of Upper Egypt. Luxor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to two astonishing temples-Karnak and Luxor. Luxor is also your gateway to many of Egypt's vast treasures that you'll discover throughout your Nile River Valley cruise, so it is here that you'll be welcomed aboard the AmaDahlia. During the late afternoon, you will visit the Temple of Luxor, constructed over hundreds of years by Amenhotep III, Ramses II, Tutankhamun, and other pharaohs. After your visit, continue to experience Egyptian magic with a traditional folkloric-style belly dance onboard the AmaDahlia. (B,L,D)

Day 2 - Saturday - Apr 29, 2023

Luxor, Egypt

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Valley of the Kings, Egypt

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Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut

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Valley of the Queens, Egypt

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Colossi of Memnon, Egypt

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Luxor, Egypt

Edfu, Egypt

Visit the tombs of ancient Egypt in the Valley of the Kings-one of the most famous archeological sites in the world. The spectacular rock-cut tombs located on the west bank of Luxor include that of the enigmatic King Tutankhamun, whose mummified remains are still here on display. Afterwards, go to Deir el-Bahri to see the Temple of Hatshepsut, one of Egypt's most successful pharaohs and its first female ruler. Next, you'll visit the Valley of the Queens, home to the mummified remains of more than 30 queens and princesses, including Nefertari's Tomb, where you'll enjoy exclusive access. Your day's adventure concludes with an up-close view of the Colossi of Memnon-two gigantic statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Once back onboard the AmaDahlia, cap the day off with a Captain's Welcome Cocktail. (B,L,D)

Day 3 - Sunday - Apr 30, 2023

Edfu, Egypt

Aswan, Egypt

The city of Edfu is best known for one of Egypt's most remarkably preserved temples, dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. Built in 230 BC, it is the second-largest temple in Egypt and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with walls that display compelling details about the religion and language of the country's Greco-Roman period. After visiting Edfu, relax onboard and take in the Nile River's timeless landscapes as the ship continues onward to Aswan, and then in the evening, celebrate your inner Egyptian at an onboard galabeya party. Don traditional Egyptian attire, meet new friends, toast to adventures past and future, dance, and bask in the glory of the Egyptian night. (B,L,D)

Day 4 - Monday - May 1, 2023

Aswan, Egypt

Enjoy free time in Aswan or go on an optional excursion to Abu Simbel. If you purchased the optional excursion, you'll take an early morning flight to Lake Nasser to the more than 3,000-year-old Abu Simbel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dedicated to Ramses II, one of the most active of pharaohs, along with the smaller temple dedicated to his chief wife Queen Nefertari. The front of the main temple has four gargantuan statues of Ramses II on his throne, each measuring nearly 70 feet high and discovered half buried in sand in 1813. During the afternoon, sail on motorboat to the colorful Nubian Village of Heissa. Meet the warm and friendly Nubian people who will welcome you to their village. Savor a local lunch here and explore the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Philae Temple complex, with one of the most stunningly restored and preserved hieroglyphs in Egypt, built between 380 BC and 362 BC and dedicated to the goddess Isis, the wife of Osiris and mother of Horus. Later in the day, take a peaceful ride in a felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailboat, around the beautiful Elephantine Island which locals say is the home to legendary Egyptian god Khnum. Tonight, there is an optional outing to a sound and light show at Philae Temple. (B,L,D); Note: Guests can reserve the optional tour to Abu Simbel at time of booking the cruise.

Day 5 - Tuesday - May 2, 2023

Aswan, Egypt

Kom Ombo, Egypt

Essna, Egypt

Visit the Aswan High Dam and then the Unfinished Obelisk, commissioned by Queen Hatshepsut. After your visit here, cruise to the Great Temple of Kom Ombo, where its soaring columns dramatically rise above the Nile River. Unique in Egypt, this temple is dedicated to two gods-the crocodile god, Sobek, sitting on the right, and the falcon-headed Haroeris, "The Good Doctor". Once back onboard the AmaDahlia, enjoy an afternoon of scenic sailing to Esna, where you'll spend the night before sailing back to Luxor. (B,L,D)

Day 6 - Wednesday - May 3, 2023

Essna, Egypt

Luxor, Egypt

Spend the morning cruising back to Luxor, where you'll explore the Temple of Karnak, the largest religious complex in Egypt and one of the largest in the world, covering about 200 acres in a vast network of columns, hieroglyphics, obelisks, sphinxes, and colossi-even a lake. Built over the course of 1,300 years, it is overwhelming. Around 80,000 laborers took part in its creation during the 19th dynasty alone. Despite its rich history, the temple lay hidden until the 19th century. The effort to restore it continues still. The Hypostyle Hall is a great architectural marvel and filled with its roof blocks, supported by colossal 134 columns standing at 70 feet high, with 12 larger columns standing at 80 feet high lining the central aisle. It is still the largest room of any religious building in the world. (B,L,D)

Day 7 - Thursday - May 4, 2023

Luxor, Egypt

Qena, Egypt

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Dendera Temple, Dendera, Egypt

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Qena, Egypt

Luxor, Egypt

Set sail to Qena to explore the Great Temple of Abydos of Seti I, one of the lesser-known pharaohs of the New Kingdom of ancient Egypt. Next, you'll go to Dendara to visit the best-preserved temple in Egypt, the Temple of Hathor - the Goddess of Love to whom the powers of joy, feminine love, and motherhood were attributed. The temple was built by Ptolemy and a group of Romans who worshipped her; so don't miss the back of the temple where there is a relief depicting Cleopatra with Caesarion, her son by Julius Caesar, the Roman Emperor who brought us the months of July and August. Following your visit here, sail back to Luxor. (B,L,D)

Day 8 - Friday - May 5, 2023

Luxor, Egypt

Cruise Ends

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Cairo, Egypt

Disembark the ship in Luxor and fly back to Cairo where you will be taken to the Abdeen Presidential Palace, considered one of the most luxurious palaces in the world. The palace consists of multiple museums, including the Silver Museum, the Arms Museum, the Royal Family Museum, a Presidential Gifts Museum, and a Historical Documents Museum, which is a relatively new addition. It is also one of the official residences and places of work for the President of Egypt. Afterwards, be treated to a very special lunch at the palace. During the afternoon, visit the Mosque of Muhammad-also known as the Alabaster Mosque-which majestically sits on the summit of the Citadel of Saladin's courtyard. From the arcaded courtyard, enjoy the breathtaking view across the city to the Pyramids of Giza. Inside the mosque, marvel at an ornate interior and a splendid array of lamps suspended from the intricately decorated ceiling. Next, you'll explore the old part of the city, which includes Coptic Cairo, where the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue are located. (B, L)

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