• Savor the tastes of Egypt with meals at several local restaurants
• Enjoy a Welcome Dinner at the Nile Ritz-Carlton hotel
• Stop for lunch at an outdoor restaurant frequented by locals
• Enjoy a Farewell Dinner at your hotel

• Explore 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Memphis and its Necropolis (Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, plus Saqqara); Historic Cairo (Islamic Cairo and Old Town); the Nubian Monuments (Temple of Philae and the ruins of Elephantine Island); and Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis (Luxor, Valley of the Kings, plus Deir el-Bahri)
• Marvel at the priceless artifacts of the Grand Egyptian Museum, including the treasures of King Tutankhamun
• See the landmarks of Islamic Cairo, including the Citadel and Mohammed Ali Mosque
• Visit the Kom Ombo and Edfu temples along the shores of the Nile
• Learn about the importance of ancient Thebes when you explore its modern incarnation, Luxor, and its vast cache of antiquities
• Discover the dramatic story of Egypt’s first female pharaoh, Hatshepsut, at her mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahri
• Travel back in time to pharaonic Egypt when you explore the Necropolis of Thebes on Luxor’s West Bank. This vast, desert burial ground comprises the Valley of the Kings, and Deir el-Bahri, a complex of hundreds of mortuary temples

• Learn about one of Egypt’s traditional crafts during your visit to a carpet weaving workshop in Cairo
• Gaze upon the gilded treasures of pharaohs at the Grand Egyptian Museum
• Behold one of the Muslim world’s most important collections at Cairo's Museum of Islamic Art
• Explore Cairo’s Old Town, a medieval warren of winding alleys and shops that form the famous Khan el-Khalili bazaar
• Join in a fun Egyptian night and “galabiya party” aboard ship
• See traditional belly-dancing aboard ship

• Visit a remote desert plateau to view the colossal temples of Abu Simbel, beautifully set on the shores of Lake Nasser
• Travel into the hidden valleys and ravines of the Nile’s West Bank, where elaborate pharaonic tombs were carved into rock-strewn mountainsides  
• View the palm-lined fertile shores of the Nile as you cruise, marveling at the contrast of dry desert mountains rising in the distance
• Browse the horticultural wonders of Kitchener’s Island, home to the Aswan Botanical Gardens

• Take your time to capture an image. Think like a photographer and slow down to compose your shot. Remember: tourists take pictures, while photographers make images
• From the Pyramids to the Sphinx to vast desert panoramas, you’ll encounter some larger-than-life scenes and landmarks on this trip, which might create pressure to fit everything into one shot. Instead, try focusing on a distinctive feature rather than trying to incorporate everything into the frame
• Use your surroundings. Instead of edging out other tourists from your photos, utilize them to enhance the scene. Try tilting the camera at your target, including tourists and the real scene in the background or forefront, and the image is instantly more intriguing than a generic snapshot
• Pursue quirky composition — shooting off-center makes for a more artsy, unique shot

• Complimentary biking options — take a spin alongside your Concierge, who will lead small-group bike rides, or explore independently with our complimentary locks, helmets, and biking maps
• A lively social media night and musical performances most nights
• Solo-friendly social activities, including a Solo Connection mixer
• Onboard entertainment, lectures, and cooking demonstrations

Customize your Egyptian adventure with these top Concierge suggestions:

• Shopping excursions to bazaars and souks 
• Hot-air balloon rides
• Celebrate an anniversary or occasion with a special meal or event
• Camel rides
• Belly-dancing lessons
• Cairo cooking class