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Nile
2022 - 2023
secr ets of eg y p t & t he nile the Great Hypostyle Hall of Karnak, the beguiling Temple of Luxor and the mystifying Valley of the Kings and Queens. Come face to face with King Tut’s treasures as well as the Great Sphinx and the three Pyramids of Giza; and gain exclusive private access to the Tomb of Queen Nefertari and Cairo’s Abdeen Presidential Palace. All of this and more is waiting for you in Egypt with AmaWaterways.
Temple of Hatshepsut at Luxor, Egypt
AmaWaterways is thrilled to take you to a fascinating destination: Egypt. Allow yourself to be treated to a connoisseur’s discovery of this ancient civilization as only AmaWaterways can provide—with an unparalleled river cruise and land journey that includes exquisite cuisine, authentic excursions and extraordinary service. Journey along the Nile River, the longest river in the world, as our spectacular AmaDahlia, rebuilt in 2021, takes you to some of the most iconic sites along its shores— and our included excursions take you beyond.
Venture Deeper in Egypt During our 11-night Secrets of Egypt & the Nile itinerary, you’ll enjoy three nights pre-cruise in Cairo at the 5-star Four Seasons Cairo at the First Residence, a 7-night Nile River cruise aboard the elegant AmaDahlia and one night post-cruise in Cairo, giving you the opportunity to explore sought-after sites by land and river. Discover ancient wonders such as Hypostyle Hall, Temple of Hathor, Qena, Egypt
included features – river cruise and land journey Cairo (Pre-Cruise)
AmaDahlia Nile River Cruise
Cairo (Post-Cruise)
• Arrival airport transfer
• 7-night river cruise in elegantly appointed accommodations
• One night at the 5-star Four Seasons Cairo at the First Residence in a Superior partial Nile-view Room with breakfast and complimentary Wi-Fi
• 3 nights at the 5-star Four Seasons Cairo at the First Residence in a Superior partial Nile-view Room, including daily breakfast and complimentary Wi-Fi • Welcome Reception with tapas and drinks • Full-day Cairo tour with a visit to the Egyptian Museum, home to King Tut’s treasures, lunch at Studio Misr Restaurant in in Al-Azhar Park, and visits to Citadel of Salah Ed-Din and Alabaster Mosque • Visit the ancient sites of Memphis, including the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx plus lunch at the historic Mena House Hotel
• Fine dining with a variety of choices, including The Chef’s Al Fresco Restaurant • Wine, beer and soft drinks included during lunch and dinner • Welcome Cocktail, Welcome Dinner, Captain’s Cocktail and Gala Dinner • Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour • Nightly entertainment, including a belly dance show, Galabeya Party and Darawish Show • A variety of small group guided shore excursions • Exclusive visits to the Tomb of Queen Nefertari and a Nubian village with lunch • Fitness room, sun-deck pool, hair and nail salon, and two massage rooms
• Exclusive private tour of the Abdeen Presidential Palace with special farewell lunch at the palace • Visit Coptic Cairo where the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue are located • Departure airport transfer
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From the immense pyramids to the smallest hieroglyphic details, you’ll see it all on our 11-night Secrets of Egypt & the Nile itinerary.
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INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
1 Cairo Airport arrival transfer to hotel; Hotel check-in
2 Cairo
Egyptian Museum, King Tut’s treasures and Alabaster Mosque Lunch at Studio Misr Restaurant in Al-Azhar Park, Khan El Khalili Bazaar Evening Welcome Reception with tapas and drinks
3 Cairo Pyramids of Ancient Memphis Lunch at the historic Mena House Hotel overlooking the Great Pyramid 4 Cairo Flight to Luxor, Karnak Temple visit Luxor P RIVER CRUISE EMBARKATION Luxor Luxor Temple 5 Luxor The Valley of the Kings and Queens and exclusive access to the Tomb of Queen Nefertari 6 Edfu Temple of Horus 7 Aswan Nubian Village visit and Philae Temple Felucca ride around Elephantine Island 8 Aswan Free Morning OR Optional Abu Simbel Excursion* Kom Ombo Great Temple of Kom Ombo, Traditional Galabia Evening 9 Luxor Scenic Cruising, Art of Papyrus Making 10 Qena Temple of Hathor Cruise back to Luxor
12 Cairo Hotel to airport transfer; Return flight home
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" RIVER CRUISE DISEMBARKATION
* Guests can reserve the optional tour to Abu Simbel at time of booking your Nile adventure. This itinerary is subject to change at any time.
Jan 7 Jan 14 Jan 21 Jan 28 Feb 4 Feb 11 Feb 18 Feb 25 Mar 4 Mar 11 Mar 18 Mar 25 Apr 8 Apr 15 Apr 22 Apr 29 May 6 May 20 May 27 Jun 3 Jun 10 Jun 17 Jun 24 Sep 2 Sep 9 Sep 16 Sep 23 Oct 7 Oct 14 Oct 21 Oct 28 Nov 4 Nov 11 Nov 18 Nov 25 Dec 2 Dec 9 Dec 16 Dec 23 Dec 30
11-NIGHT CRUISE & LAND PRICE PP
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C$7,123 C$7,123 C$7,255 C$7,255 C$7,387 C$7,387 C$7,518 C$7,518 C$7,518 C$7,518 C$7,518 C$7,387 C$7,255 C$7,123 C$7,123 C$6,991 C$6,859 C$6,859 C$6,727 C$6,727 C$6,727 C$6,727 C$6,727 C$6,727 C$6,727 C$6,859 C$6,859 C$7,123 C$7,255 C$7,255 C$7,387 C$7,387 C$7,387 C$7,387 C$7,255 C$7,255 C$7,255 C$7,387 C$7,518 C$7,518
Jan 6 Jan 13 Jan 20 Jan 27 Feb 3 Feb 10 Feb 17 Feb 24 Mar 3 Mar 10 Mar 17 Mar 24 Mar 31 Apr 7 Apr 14 Apr 21 Apr 28 May 5 May 12 May 19 May 26 Jun 2 Jun 9 Jun 16 Jun 23 Sep 1 Sep 8 Sep 15 Sep 22 Sep 29 Oct 6 Oct 13 Oct 20 Oct 27 Nov 3 Nov 10 Nov 17 Nov 24 Dec 1 Dec 8 Dec 15 Dec 22 Dec 29
C$7,518 C$7,518 C$7,650 C$7,650 C$7,782 C$7,782 C$7,782 C$7,914 C$7,914 C$7,914 C$7,914 C$7,914 C$7,782 C$7,782 C$7,782 C$7,650 C$7,518 C$7,387 C$7,387 C$7,255 C$7,123 C$6,991 C$6,991 C$6,991 C$6,859 C$6,859 C$6,991 C$7,123 C$7,255 C$7,255 C$7,387 C$7,518 C$7,650 C$7,782 C$7,782 C$7,782 C$7,782 C$7,782 C$7,782 C$7,782 C$7,782 C$7,650 C$7,650
All prices are per person based on double occupancy, in a Category E deluxe outside stateroom with window. To upgrade to a higher category, add per person: CAT.
11 Luxor " RIVER CRUISE DISEMBARKATION Cairo Flight to Cairo; Hotel check-in Exclusive Abdeen Palace private tour and lunch Old City of Cairo tour
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11-NIGHT CRUISE & LAND PRICE PP
DECK
STATEROOM
SQ. FT
2022 ADD’L 2023 ADD’L
CB
Lotus
French Balcony
226 sq. ft. C$1,582 C$1,978
CA
Jasmine
French Balcony
226 sq. ft. C$2,109 C$2,505
SB Suite
Lotus French/Outside Balcony 370 sq. ft. C$3,033 C$3,429
SA Suite
Lily French/Outside Balcony 370 sq. ft. C$3,297 C$3,693
Master Suite Lotus Grand Suite
French Balcony
400 sq. ft. C$3,561 C$3,956
Lily French/Outside Balcony 430 sq. ft. C$4,352 C$5,144
Single Supplement: 50% of twin price; Master Suite and Grand Suite 100% of twin price Intra-Egypt Air: Additional C$528 (2022), C$594 (2023) per person, including taxes and fuel surcharges Visa: Visas are required for travel to Egypt; please consult with your Consulate for more information.
5 -sta r accom modat ions From the moment you arrive at the airport, you’ll enter a world of sophisticated elegance, beginning with your stay in Cairo and continuing throughout your river cruise and land journey.
Four Seasons Cairo at the First Residence Classical Grandeur in the Heart of Cairo For three exhilarating nights pre-cruise and one rejuvenating night post-cruise, admire partial views of the Nile River while enjoying the luxurious comforts offered by your spacious Superior Room on one of the upper floors of the 5-star Four Seasons Cairo at the First Residence. Flanked by botanical gardens and the western bank of the Nile River in Giza’s prestigious First Place complex, you’ll be in the center of it all. After exploring acient wonders on your excursions, return to the hotel to relax by the pool or indulge in an aromatic massage once reserved for Egyptian royalty.
Four Seasons Cairo Superior Partial Nile-View Room
t he st unni ng a m a da hli a Marvel at scenic Nile River views in luxury aboard our lovely AmaDahlia. Brimming with magnificent art, decor, entertainment and cuisine inspired by the region, this ship offers the ultimate in upscale ambiance and comfort.
AmaDahlia Sun Deck & Pool
AmaDahlia Lobby
AmaDahlia
AmaDahlia Suite Category SA/SB
AmaDahlia Chef’s Al Fresco Restaurant
When it’s time to embark for your Nile River cruise, you’ll be warmly welcomed aboard a beautiful river cruise ship where luxury always means love with AmaWaterways. The stunning, newly designed AmaDahlia is an inviting 72-passenger ship offering four standard staterooms, 16 French balcony staterooms and 16 magnificent suites with amenities that will surprise and delight you, including a sun-deck swimming pool, The Chef’s Al Fresco Restaurant and a wellness area with fitness room, nail and hair salon, and two massage rooms. AMADAHLIA DECK PLAN Sun Deck Lily Deck French & Outside Balcony - 430 sq. ft.
Cat. E
Acacia Deck Fixed Window - 194 sq. ft.
Jasmine Deck
402
Lotus Deck French Balcony - 226 sq. ft.
CHEF’S AL FRESCO RESTAURANT
MAIN LOUNGE & BAR
407
Staterooms separated by a dotted line become connected by request.
401
Jasmine Deck French Balcony - 226 sq. ft.
Cat. CB
POOL
SUN DECK
404
Lotus Deck French & Outside Balcony - 370 sq. ft.
Cat. CA
BAR
403
Cat. SB Suite
408
Lotus Deck French Balcony & Small Outside Balcony (seats one) - 400 sq. ft. Lily Deck French & Outside Balcony - 370 sq. ft.
406
Master Suite Suite Cat. SA Suite
405
Grand Suite
WHEEL HOUSE
ELEVATOR
303
Rebuilt: 2021 Length: 236 ft Width: 42.6 ft Crew: 65 Staterooms: 36 Passengers: 72 Registry: Egypt
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MAIN RESTAURANT
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ATRIUM
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Lily Deck
AmaDahlia Main Restaurant
GIFT SHOP
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LOBBY
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FITNESS ROOM Grand
Grand Suite Master Suite Suite
Ship deck plans subject to Cat. SA Suite
Cat. SB Suite
Lotus Deck French & Outside Balcony - 370 sq. ft.
Cat. CA
Jasmine Deck French Balcony - 226 sq. ft.
Cat. CB
Lotus Deck French Balcony - 226 sq. ft.
Cat. E
Acacia Deck Fixed Window - 194 sq. ft. Staterooms separated by a dotted line become connected by request.
Jasmine Deck French Balcony - 226 sq. ft. Lotus Deck French Balcony - 226 sq. ft. Cat. CB BAR Lotus Deck French Balcony - 226 sq. ft. Acacia Deck Fixed Window - 194 sq. ft. Cat. E
Cat. E
Sun Deck
SUN DECK
Acacia Deck Fixed Window - 194 sq. ft. Staterooms separated by a dotted line become connected by request. Staterooms separated by a dotted line become connected by request.
Jasmine Deck
402
Lily Deck French & Outside Balcony - 370 sq. ft.
Cat. CA Cat. CB
404
Lotus Deck French Balcony & Small Outside Balcony (seats one) - 400 sq. ft.
Lotus Deck French & Outside Balcony - 370 sq. ft. Cat. CA Jasmine Deck French Balcony - 226 sq. ft.
CHEF’S AL FRESCO RESTAURANT
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Master Suite Suite Cat. SA Suite
Lily SB Deck French & Outside Balcony - 370 sq. ft. Cat. Lotus Deck French & Outside Balcony - 370 sq. ft. Suite
Cat. SB Suite
406
Lily Deck French & Outside Balcony - 430 sq. ft.
Lily Deck French & Outside Balcony - 430 sq. ft.
Lily Deck Lotus FrenchDeck & Outside Balcony - 430 Master French Balcony & sq. ft. Suite Small Outside Balcony (seats one) - 400 sq. ft. Suite Lotus Deck French Balcony & Cat. SAOutside Balcony (seats one) - 400 sq. ft. Small Lily Deck French & Outside Balcony - 370 sq. ft. change. Suite
408
AmaDahlia Sun Deck
Grand Suite
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102
MASSAGE ROOMS/ HAIR & NAIL SALON
101
AmaDahlia Main Lounge
104
AmaDahlia Suite Category SA/SB
103
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c a p t i vat i ng l a nd pack ages Enhance your wish-list river cruise and land journey and make the most of your time in this incredible region of the world before or after your 11-night Secrets of Egypt & the Nile itinerary by adding one or more of our exciting land packages below.
The Treasury in the ancient city of Petra, Jordan
Dubai skyline at sunset, United Arab Emirates
Old City at the Western Wall and Temple Mount in Jerusalem, Israel
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(3 Nights Pre-Egypt)
(4 Nights Post-Egypt)
Discover the fascinating jewels of Jordan, including its capital, Amman, and the UNESCO-designated “Rose City” of Petra, which was lost for over a thousand years and rediscovered in 1812. Trace historic footsteps in 6,500-year-old Jerash; visit Mount Nebo, considered to be where Moses saw the Promised Land and cap off your journey in Wadi Rum, the timeless “Valley of the Moon.”
Explore the vibrant city of Dubai, home to the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, dominating its skyscraperfilled skyline. Visit the Dubai Museum housed in the Al Fahidi Fort, the oldest existing building in the city; and be treated to an authentic desert safari. The next day, visit Abu Dhabi — capital of the United Arab Emirates — and experience everything from its beautiful mosque to its historic sites.
Tour Tel Aviv’s culture-rich Old Jaffa neighborhood en route to the capital city of Jerusalem. Revered as a religious site and steeped in spiritual history, Jerusalem is home to some of the oldest and holiest sites in the world, including the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock — all of which you’ll encounter during your stay. You’ll also visit Masada and the Dead Sea.
4 NIGHTS JORDAN: from C$2,664 per person in 2022; from C$2,888 per person in 2023
3 NIGHTS DUBAI: from C$2,044 per person in 2022; from C$2,110 per person in 2023
4 NIGHTS ISRAEL: from C$4,221 per person in 2022; from C$4,510 per person in 2023
(includes intra-air from Amman, Jordan to Cairo, Egypt)
(includes intra-air from Cairo, Egypt to Tel Aviv, Israel)
Note: Above pricing is additional, varies based on seasonality, and must be added to the 11-night Cruise & Land price. Visas may be required for travel to Jordan; please consult with your Consulate for more information.
Contact your preferred Travel Advisor, call 1.800.626.0126 or visit AmaWaterways.ca today
Terms & Conditions: All rates listed are per person in CAD. Cruise pricing is based on double occupancy in a Category E stateroom; prices vary by sailing and stateroom category. Jordan, Dubai, and Israel land programs, visas, intra-Egypt air and round-trip international airfare are not included in cruise price. Other restrictions apply. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California. Please visit AmaWaterways.ca for more information. CST#2065452-20. V21OCT14MD