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16-Night Egypt In Depth Cruise

Aboard Sanctuary Sun Boat III (Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours) | Departing Cairo to Cairo | 5 Available Departures from $11,135

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Mar 19, 2027
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Aug 30, 2027
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Sep 29, 2027
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PORT-BY-PORT TIMELINE

Day-by-Day Cruise Itinerary

Day 1

Giza (Cairo) (Giza (Cairo))

Welcome to Egypt. Your journey into wonder begins in Giza, just outside of Cairo, with a three-night Scenic Special Stay at the iconic Marriott Mena House Cairo Hotel. You’ll be able to soak up stunning views of the Great Pyramids from the grounds of the hotel. Scenic Sunset Drinks Join your f

Day 2

Giza (Giza)

Visit the ancient city of Memphis. Positioned at the entrance to the Nile Delta, it was the first capital of unified Egypt around 3000 BC. Explore the vast Saqqara Necropolis, a fascinating ‘City of the Dead’ made up of tombs and Pyramids that stretches for almost eight kilometres. It is

Day 3

Giza (Giza)

Witness the grandeur of the Pyramids, a cluster of towering monuments that are a marvel of ancient engineering, built over 4,500 years ago. They were once grand tombs for Pharaohs Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure. They are all that remains of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World for their importance to

Day 4

Giza > Nile River Cruise (Giza > Nile River Cruise)

Fly to Abu Simbel, on the southern edge of Egypt close to the Sudanese border, to visit one of the country’s most magnificent monuments. Explore the enormous World Heritage-listed temples of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari. First built in the 13th century BC, they had to be completely disasse

Day 5

Nile River Cruise (Nile River Cruise)

Wake today and enjoy breakfast on board before exploring the Philae Temple, an island complex that is often called the ‘Pearl of the Nile’. It dates back to the Ptolemaic era, around 350BC, but was also relocated to a different island in the 1960s during construction of the Aswan Dam. La

Day 6

Nile River Cruise (Nile River Cruise)

Visit the 2,100-year-old Temple of Edfu on the West Bank of the Nile. Built from golden sandstone, this grand shrine was a place of worship for the Ptolemaic Pharaohs and dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. A memorable night awaits on board with a colourful Galabeya party with Egyptian delica

Day 7

Nile River Cruise (Nile River Cruise)

Wake to delicious breakfast today with your choice of buffet breakfast or a la carte local specialities. Before your day of discoveries, perhaps enjoy the plunge pool or recline on the Sun Deck on a luxurious cabana as you follow the path of age-old explorers. Then, cross to the West Bank and be ast

Day 8

Nile River Cruise > Luxor (Nile River Cruise > Luxor)

Scenic Enrich Antiquities lecture: This morning, Dr Bahaa Abdelgaber, Director of Luxor West Bank Antiquities, will inform and enlighten you with an engaging lecture on West Bank antiquities while you enjoy tea and feteer, a traditional Egyptian flaky pastry. Later visit Deir el-Medina, the historic

Day 9

Luxor > Dendera (Luxor > Dendera)

Travel north to Qena and visit the Dendera Temples, considered to be amongst the best-preserved sites in Egypt. The focal point of the complex is the 2,000-year-old Temple of Hathor, which honours the goddess Hathor who is associated with music, joy, dance and motherhood. Admire its opulent architec

Day 10

Luxor (Luxor)

Enjoy a full day in Luxor to discover more of its treasures. Perhaps join the Optional Hot Air Balloon Flight. This unique experience offers panoramic views of the landscape below, providing an unforgettable perspective from a hot air balloon (additional cost, please book on tour). Scenic Freechoice

Day 11

Luxor > Alexandria (Luxor > Alexandria)

This morning, fly from Luxor to Cairo and continue by coach to Alexandria. This legendary city on the Mediterranean was founded by Alexander the Great in 331BC and was home to Egypt's last pharaoh, Queen Cleopatra. Check in to the Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano for a three-night Sc

Day 12

Alexandria (Alexandria)

Begin your exploration of Alexandria with a visit to the Catacombs of Kom el-Shugafa. Built in the second century AD, this vast necropolis is the world's largest Roman-era cemetery with three levels of tombs cut into the rock. Afterwards, visit the Kom el-Dikka neighbourhood, which houses some o

Day 13

Alexandria (Alexandria)

Explore more of Alexandria this morning. Scenic Freechoice: Follow your passions on one of these included excursions: Excursion to Rosetta: Set where the mouth of the Nile merges with the Mediterranean Sea, visit the historic city of Rosetta (now Rashid). The Rosetta Stone, which played a vital role

Day 14

Alexandria > Cairo (Alexandria > Cairo)

Explore the site of one of World War II’s defining battles, El Alamein. Australian troops played a pivotal role in the 1942 victory, and the battle was crucial for turning the tide in North Africa. Reflect on their great courage and sacrifice as you visit the El Alamein War Museum and Commonwe

Day 15

Cairo (Cairo)

Your exploration of Cairo starts with one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. The Citadel of Saladin is a medieval Islamic fortress that was the seat of the Egyptian government for nearly 700 years from the 13th century. Wander through this fascinating historic site and take in the stunning v

Day 16

Cairo (Cairo)

Spend your final day in Cairo exploring the city’s unique districts. Scenic Freechoice: Explore Cairo today your way with one of these excursions: Coptic Cairo tour: Visit the heart of Egypt’s Christian community. See the incredible collection on the Coptic Museum and the beautiful Hangi

Day 17

Cairo (Cairo)

Your journey concludes this morning. Say a final farewell as you transfer to Cairo airport, leaving with memories of your unforgettable journey to the heart of Egypt. The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the journey will operate un

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