EXPLORING EGYPT

TREASURES OF THE PHARAOHS

With a 4-night Nile Cruises

"We explored Egypt with our children, and it is one of those trips you talk about for years. Standing in front of the Pyramids and the Sphinx, walking into the tombs in the Valley of the Kings, and watching the temples slide by from the deck on the Nile — it feels like history comes alive right in front of you. This itinerary does it beautifully, with an Egyptologist guiding you every step, a relaxing cruise between the great temples and Abu Simbel to finish. It's a wonderful trip for couples, friends and families alike." — Tracey

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10
Days
4
Nights on the Nile
4
Hotel Nights in Cairo
21
Included Meals
Route Overview
Cairo Round Trip — Treasures of the Pharaohs
Three nights in Cairo, four nights on the Nile & Abu Simbel by air
Jaz Regent – Boutique Nile River Ship
Explore Egypt with a local English-speaking Egyptologist, beginning with three nights at the Four Seasons First Residence in Cairo. Wander the Citadel of Saladin and the ancient Khan El Khalili market, see King Tutankhamun's treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum, and stand before the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx — then share a home-cooked dinner with a local family. Fly to Luxor to board the elegant Jaz Regent for four nights on the Nile, visiting the Luxor and Karnak temples, the Valley of the Kings and Queen Hatshepsut's Temple, the Temple of Horus at Edfu and Kom Ombo, then Philae and a felucca sail in Aswan. Finish with a flight to the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel and a farewell dinner in Cairo. An optional three-night Jordan extension to Petra and the Dead Sea is available.
Special Group Pricing From:
$3,549
10-Day Treasures of the Pharaohs · 2027
Per person · Before discounts
  • 2028 from $3,789 — take $100 per person off 2028 prices, book by December 30, 2026
  • Add $680 (2027) or $780 (2028) for intra-country air
  • Optional 3-night Jordan extension from $1,399
  • All prices before savings, based on a River-View Stateroom
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2027 DEPARTURES
10 Days · Cairo Round Trip
Feb18
Mar11
Sep16, 30
Oct14, 28
2028 DEPARTURES
Mar2, 16
Sep21
Oct5, 12, 26
Three nights in Cairo, four nights on the Nile aboard the Jaz Regent, and a final night in Cairo after Abu Simbel.
Treasures of the Pharaohs Egypt and Nile River route map
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
✔ Guided by a local English-speaking Egyptologist
✔ Three nights at the Four Seasons First Residence, Cairo
✔ Four-night Nile cruise aboard the Jaz Regent
✔ 21 meals, including all meals on the cruise
✔ Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum
✔ Home-hosted dinner with a local family
✔ Abu Simbel excursion by air
✔ Shore excursions in ports of call
✔ Performance by local artists onboard
✔ All program gratuities included
WHY BOOK WITH RICK & TRACEY?
✔ Personal service from first call to final travel documents
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✔ Rick & Tracey have personally cruised 10+ river voyages across Europe, the Amazon and beyond
✔ Rivers sailed include the Danube, Rhine, Douro, Rhône, Saône, Moselle, Nile and Amazon
✔ Rick & Tracey have visited all seven continents — at least twice
✔ Access to exclusive offers and added value not available to the public
✔ We're available before, during and after your trip — always a real person
Rick and Tracey with their children in Egypt
Rick & Tracey with their children
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DAY BY DAY

Your complete itinerary — 10 days round trip from Cairo, guided by an Egyptologist, with a four-night Nile cruise aboard the Jaz Regent

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1Day

Depart the USA

Overnight flight

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Depart the USA on your overnight transatlantic flight to Cairo, Egypt.
2Day

Cairo, Egypt

Egypt · Four Seasons First Residence

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Three nights in Cairo
On arrival, you'll be met by a representative of Mayflower Cruises & Tours and transferred to your hotel, the Four Seasons First Residence. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure in this remarkable city of renowned history and culture.
3Day

Cairo

Egypt · Islamic Cairo

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Breakfast · LunchCitadel of SaladinKhan El Khalili market
Your day begins at the iconic Citadel of Saladin and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali. Continue to the Khan El Khalili market and stroll El Moez Street, wandering through one of the world's oldest marketplaces, dating back as far as 1382. After an included lunch at a local restaurant, return to the hotel for an afternoon at leisure. Meals: B, L
4Day

Cairo

Egypt · Pyramids of Giza

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Breakfast · Lunch · DinnerGrand Egyptian MuseumPyramids & SphinxHome-hosted dinner
After breakfast, tour the Grand Egyptian Museum to see the spectacular treasures of King Tutankhamun and artifacts spanning 5,000 years of history. Following an included lunch, head to the Giza Plateau to witness the last remaining wonder of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World — the Great Pyramids — and the majestic Great Sphinx, a symbol of Egypt for more than 4,500 years. This evening, visit the home of an Egyptian family for an authentic home-cooked dinner and a glimpse of local life. Meals: B, L, D
5Day

Cairo — Luxor

Egypt · Embark Jaz Regent

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Breakfast · Lunch · DinnerFlight to LuxorLuxor & Karnak Temples
Take an early morning flight to Luxor, once known as Thebes. Begin at the Luxor Temple Complex, one of the best-preserved ancient sites in the world, with its grand seated statues, courtyards and 32-column Hypostyle Hall. Then explore the Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious building ever constructed. Board the Jaz Regent for lunch and time to settle in, then join your guide at the Papyrus Institute to learn how papyrus is made and its role throughout history. Meals: B, L, D
6Day

Luxor — Edfu

Egypt · Valley of the Kings

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Breakfast · Lunch · DinnerValley of the KingsQueen Hatshepsut Temple
Visit the stunning tombs of the Valley of the Kings, built for the pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom over nearly 500 years, their walls covered in hieroglyphs including texts from the Book of the Dead. See King Tut's tomb and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, with a photo stop at the giant Colossi of Memnon. This afternoon, sail to Edfu, some sixty miles south of Luxor — anciently known as “The Place Where Horus is Extolled.” Meals: B, L, D
Additional Activities & Experiences
Optional Excursion Sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor ($235 per person)
7Day

Edfu — Kom Ombo

Egypt · Temple of Horus

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Breakfast · Lunch · DinnerTemple of HorusTemple of Kom Ombo
Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, dedicated to the falcon-headed god — the best-preserved ancient temple in Egypt and the second largest after Karnak. In the afternoon, sail to Kom Ombo, a pleasant agricultural town and home to many Nubians, and visit the unusual Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to both Horus and the crocodile god Sobek. Relax on the Sun Deck as you cruise on to Aswan. Meals: B, L, D
8Day

Aswan

Egypt · Philae & the Nile

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Breakfast · Lunch · DinnerTemple of PhilaeFelucca sail
Tour the lovely Temple of Philae, one of the last outposts of ancient Egyptian religion, which survived two centuries after the Roman Empire converted to Christianity. This afternoon, enjoy a scenic ride on a felucca — a traditional wind-powered sailboat — and take in the stunning views of the Nile, just as Cleopatra did centuries ago. Meals: B, L, D
9Day

Aswan — Abu Simbel — Cairo

Egypt · InterContinental City Stars

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Breakfast · Lunch · DinnerAbu Simbel by airFarewell dinner
Disembark the Jaz Regent this morning and fly from Aswan to Abu Simbel, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Nubian Monuments. Built by Ramses II, one of Egypt's greatest pharaohs, the larger temple celebrates himself and the smaller honors his favorite wife, Queen Nefertari. After a light lunch at the airport, fly back to Cairo, where your Tour Manager hosts a farewell dinner at the hotel. Meals: B, L, D
10Day

Cairo to Home

Egypt · Journey home

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Breakfast included
This morning, transfer to the Cairo airport and return home with memories of the life-enriching experiences of Egypt and your cruise on the Nile. Meals: B

Optional Post-Trip Extension

Jordan — 3 Nights · 7 Meals · $1,399 per person

Visit Madaba, the “City of Mosaics,” and its 6th-century mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land, and Mt. Nebo, where Moses was buried. Stand in awe of the Treasury in Petra, then tour Amman and the Jordan Museum and swim in the Dead Sea. Stays at the Hayat Zaman in Petra and the Signia by Hilton in Amman. Single supplement $499. Airfare from Cairo to Amman is not included — call for rates.

Itinerary and vessel are subject to change.

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SPECIAL GROUP PRICING & STATEROOMS

Cairo hotels & Nile cruise · Exclusive group rates · Singles available

Single room rates shown below · Questions? Contact Rick & Tracey

EXCLUSIVE GROUP SAVINGS
Take $100 per person off 2027 and 2028 prices below
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DeparturesMiddle or Upper Deck 1
STANDARDRiver-View Stateroom · Per Person TwinSINGLESingle Room (add)
2027 DeparturesPer person (pp), twin share — prices before savings
Feb 18 · Mar 11 · Sep 16, 30 · Oct 14, 28$3,549+ $2,099
2028 DeparturesPrices before savings · take $100 pp off · book by Dec 30, 2026
Mar 2, 16 · Sep 21 · Oct 5, 12, 26$3,789+ $2,619

Standard

River-View Stateroom

Middle or Upper Deck 1

From

2027 departures$3,549
2028 departures$3,789

Per person, twin share

Stateroom Features

Approx. 204 sq ft with river views
Individual climate control & luxurious bedding
Private bathroom with tub & shower
Satellite TV & free Wi-Fi
Personal safe & coffee/tea kettle
Mini-bar (additional cost)

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Suites

Jaz Regent · 23 Suites

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Extension

Post-Trip Jordan

3 Nights · 7 Meals

From

Per person, twin$1,399
Single supplement+ $499

Petra · Madaba · Mt. Nebo · Amman

Extension Highlights

Petra and its famous Treasury
Madaba mosaic map & Mt. Nebo
Amman city tour & the Jordan Museum
Swim in the Dead Sea
Hayat Zaman, Petra & Signia by Hilton, Amman
Airfare Cairo to Amman not included
Prices are per person based on double occupancy (twin share), shown before any savings, and are subject to change. Prices are based on a Standard River-View Stateroom — call for rates to upgrade. Take $100 per person off 2028 prices when you book by December 30, 2026. Offer subject to change until deposited. Please add $680 (2027) or $780 (2028) per person for all intra-country air, to be booked by Mayflower. Call for air rates between your gateway city and Cairo. Passport and visas required. Itinerary and vessel are subject to change. We reserve the right to correct errors. Questions? Contact Rick & Tracey.

Ship & Deck Plan

Jaz Regent · Boutique Nile River Ship

An intimate, elegant small ship on the Nile · Built 2021 · Egyptologist onboard

Built 2021 34 Cabins & 23 Suites 55 Crew 237 ft Long Swimming Pool Egyptologist Onboard
Jaz Regent Deck Plan
Jaz Regent · Deck Plan  Click to enlarge ↗

What's on board

Dining & Drinks

Restaurant serving regional cuisine
Lounge and Bar
Sun Deck Bar
All meals included onboard the cruise

Wellness & Leisure

Swimming pool on the Sun Deck
Gym and sauna
Massage (additional cost)
Gift shop

Your Stateroom & Service

Approx. 204 sq ft river-view stateroom
Private bathroom with tub & shower
Satellite TV, free Wi-Fi & personal safe
Egyptologist onboard · laundry service (additional cost)
The Jaz Regent on the Nile River
Jaz Regent on the Nile  Click to enlarge ↗
Stateroom aboard the Jaz Regent
Stateroom aboard the Jaz Regent  Click to enlarge ↗