Egypt & the Eternal Nile

Accompanied by an expert Egyptian guide, journey through antiquity from Cairo, visit the new Grand Egyptian Museum, the astounding Pyramids of Giza with their enigmatic Great Sphinx

Egypt & the Eternal Nile

Accompanied by an expert Egyptian guide, journey through antiquity from Cairo, visit the new Grand Egyptian Museum, the astounding Pyramids of Giza with their enigmatic Great Sphinx

Highlights

  • Discover Cairo’s iconic treasures, from the renowned Egyptian Museum to the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the new Grand Egyptian Museum.
  • Sail across history on a three-night Lake Nasser cruise, stopping to explore ancient Nubian temples and the breathtaking Abu Simbel.
  • Enjoy a deluxe four-night Nile River cruise, visiting Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor, home to the legendary Karnak and Luxor Temples.
  • Uncover the secrets of Egypt’s pharaohs at the Valley of the Kings and Queens, including the Temple of Hatshepsut, dedicated to Egypt’s powerful female ruler.
This is an exclusive U-M departure operated by Odysseys Unlimited.

Itinerary

Day 1: Depart U.S. for Cairo, Egypt
Day 2: Cairo
Day 3: Cairo
Day 4: Cairo
Day 5: Cairo | Aswan | Embark Lake Nasser Cruise
Day 6: Kalabsha Temples | Wadi el-Seboua
Day 7: Wadi el-Seboua
Day 8: Amada | Kasr Ibrim | Abu Simbel
Day 9: Abu Simbel | Aswan | Embark Nile Cruise Ship
Day 10: Aswan | Kom Ombo | Edfu
Day 11: Edfu | Luxor | East Bank
Day 12: Disembark | Luxor | West Bank
Day 13: Luxor | Cairo
Day 14: Cairo
Day 15: Cairo | Depart for U.S.

Available to Book
March 2-16, 2026

Starting price

$6,597

Deposit per person

$500

Countries Visited

Egypt

Activity Level

Medium
March 2-16, 2026

Starting price

$6,597
*Single supplement applies

Deposit per person

$500

Countries Visited

Egypt

Activity Level

Medium

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