Splendors of Egypt & the Nile
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Splendors of Egypt & the Nile

Departure 20 Feb 2027
Duration 11 Nights
Cruise Line Uniworld
Ship S.S. Sphinx

Featured Cabins

0800 059 0570

Itinerary

Cairo, Egypt

Date of arrival 20 Feb 2027
Arrive at Cairo International Airport. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, a Uniworld representative will be on hand to greet you and escort you to the opulent Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza or to the stunning Nile Ritz-Carlton (or similar).
Cairo, Egypt

Cairo, Egypt

Date of arrival 21 Feb 2027
The ancient quarter of Cairo is intense—the colors, the sounds, the density of people—and it’s likely been this way for thousands of years. Your local expert will show you a 12th-century citadel, the beautiful Alabaster Mosque, and the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Cairo, Egypt

Luxor, Egypt

Date of arrival 22 Feb 2027

Since the early steamers visited Egypt in the nineteenth century, Luxor has remained a tourist hotspot. Situated on the east side of the Nile in the centre of The Nile Valley, Luxor is an ideal location for tours and trips to surrounding places of interest.

Luxor, Egypt

Dendera, Egypt

Date of arrival 23 Feb 2027

Dendera, also spelled Denderah, Tentyris, or Tentyra is a small town and former bishopric in Egypt situated on the west bank of the Nile, about 5 kilometres south of Qena, on the opposite side of the river.

Dendera, Egypt

Luxor, Egypt

Date of arrival 24 Feb 2027

Since the early steamers visited Egypt in the nineteenth century, Luxor has remained a tourist hotspot. Situated on the east side of the Nile in the centre of The Nile Valley, Luxor is an ideal location for tours and trips to surrounding places of interest.

Luxor, Egypt

Kom Ombo, Egypt

Date of arrival 25 Feb 2027
After visiting a temple dedicated to a crocodile god today (don’t miss the display of some of the 300 mummified crocs found in the local area), take a ride in a felucca—a traditional Egyptian sailboat—and enjoy afternoon tea at a famous hotel depicted in Agatha Christie’s novel Death on the Nile.
Kom Ombo, Egypt

Aswan, Egypt

Date of arrival 26 Feb 2027

Aswan is Egypt’s southernmost city and remains hot and dry all year round. It is considered the most picturesque setting on the Nile and serves as a base for tourist excursions to many local sites of interest.

Aswan, Egypt

Aswan, Egypt

Date of arrival 27 Feb 2027

Aswan is Egypt’s southernmost city and remains hot and dry all year round. It is considered the most picturesque setting on the Nile and serves as a base for tourist excursions to many local sites of interest.

Aswan, Egypt

Esna, Egypt

Date of arrival 28 Feb 2027

Esna is a city of Egypt. It is located on the west bank of the Nile some 55 km south of Luxor. The city was formerly part of the modern Qena Governorate, but as of 9 December 2009, it was incorporated into the new Luxor Governorate.

Esna, Egypt

Luxor, Egypt

Date of arrival 1 Mar 2027

Since the early steamers visited Egypt in the nineteenth century, Luxor has remained a tourist hotspot. Situated on the east side of the Nile in the centre of The Nile Valley, Luxor is an ideal location for tours and trips to surrounding places of interest.

Luxor, Egypt

Cairo, Egypt

Date of arrival 2 Mar 2027
It’s a day of Bucket List Moments today as we venture to see a number of amazing monuments—including the enigmatic Great Sphinx. You’ll have a thrilling opportunity to view the pyramids from an up-close perspective, the only way to fully appreciate their remarkable size and grandeur.
Cairo, Egypt

Cairo, Egypt

Date of arrival 3 Mar 2027
Check out of your hotel. If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, you will be transferred to the Cairo International Airport for your flight home. Or, extend your trip with a memorable optional extension in Jerusalem or on the Red Sea.
Cairo, Egypt

Cabin Options

Uniworld Boutique S.S. Sphinx French Balcony Stateroom 1

French Balcony

Welcome to the French Balcony aboard the S.S. Sphinx from UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 233ft² (22m²)
Uniworld Boutique S.S. Sphinx Deluxe French Balcony Stateroom 0

Deluxe French Balcony

Welcome to the Deluxe French Balcony aboard the S.S. Sphinx from UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 301ft² (28m²)
Uniworld Boutique S.S. Sphinx Grand Suite 2

Grand Suite

Welcome to the Grand Suite aboard the S.S. Sphinx from UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 430ft² (40m²)
Uniworld Boutique S.S. Sphinx Royal Suite 0

Royal Suite

Welcome to the Royal Suite aboard the S.S. Sphinx from UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 592ft² (55m²)
Uniworld Boutique S.S. Sphinx Suite 1

Suite

Welcome to the Suite aboard the S.S. Sphinx from UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 344ft² (32m²)

Ship Facilities

Dining
Enrichment
Entertainment
Health & Fitness
Younger Travellers

About the Ship

The S.S. Sphinx offers two gourmet dining venues, a swimming pool, massage room, and 42 gorgeously appointed suites.

S.s. sphinx

S.s. sphinx Information

Launched 2021
Length 236 ft (72m)
Guest Capacity 84
Cabins 42
Crew Members 60

Deck Plans

Luxor Deck
  • Restaurant

Dendera Deck

  • Lobby/Reception
  • Lounge
  • Bistro
  • 24-Hour Coffee & Tea Station
  • French Balcony Staterooms

Abu Simbel Deck
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Royal Suites
  • Grand Suites
  • Deluxe French Balcony Staterooms
Karnak Deck
  • Royal Suites
  • Grand Suites
  • French Balcony Staterooms
  • Deluxe French Balcony Staterooms

Sun Deck
  • Swimming Pool
  • Sun Deck

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