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12-night Jordan and Egypt – Petra to the Pyramids Cruise/Land Package

Amman/Cairo
12-night Jordan and Egypt – Petra to the Pyramids Cruise/Land Package
January 9, 2025
Tauck - Cruise Division: Oberoi Philae for Tauck
Amman/Cairo
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Cruise Inclusions

EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – A private tented dinner in the desert in Petra featuring traditional music and sword dancers

TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – An after-hours private visit to the Valley of the Kings and King Tutankhamun's tomb

TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – A lecture by a local expert on the social complexities of life in the region

Private charter flights to and from Abu Simbel

Optional dinner with a local Jordanian family at their home 

TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

  • A 4-night Nile River cruise with shore excursions to Egypt's must-see sights
  • A 4x4 adventure in the lunar landscapes of Wadi Rum
  • A visit to the Temple of Horus at Edfu
  • Guided sightseeing to Jerash, Mt. Nebo and Madaba
  • Guided exploration in Giza, including the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx
  • Visit to the Old Egyptian Museum in Cairo
  • On-Tour Air included (4 flights)
  • Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
  • 33 meals, gratuities to local guides, service charges, admission fees, taxes and porterage

Available Add-Ons

Optional roundtrip airfare from your city
Pre or post cruise hotel stay
  • Destination Guide
  • Suggested Shore Excursions
Destination Arrival Departure
Amman

Amman 01/09/2025

Tour begins: 6 PM, Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea. A transfer is included from Amman Airport to the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, a luxurious beachfront resort nestled on the shores of the ancient salt lake at the lowest point on Earth. Join us this evening for a welcome reception and dinner tonight.,
01/09/2025 01/09/2025
Dead Sea, Jordan

Dead Sea, Jordan 01/09/2025

Tour begins: 6 PM, Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea. A transfer is included from Amman Airport to the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, a luxurious beachfront resort nestled on the shores of the ancient salt lake at the lowest point on Earth. Join us this evening for a welcome reception and dinner tonight.,
01/09/2025 01/09/2025
Dead Sea, Jordan

Dead Sea, Jordan 01/10/2025

Set off on an excursion to Jerash, site of one of the best-preserved ancient Roman cities in the Middle East and a window to its past glory as an important imperial city. Your local guide shares expert insights about the sites you will see, including Roman temples, squares, arches, baths, and theatres, often colonnaded and always astounding. See Hadrian's Arch, built in 129 AD, the ruins of the Temple of Zeus, the South Theater, built to accommodate some 5,000 spectators, and the meticulously restored North Theater. After lunch at a restaurant in Khayl, drive through Amman back to your hotel; at a lecture at the hotel this evening, an expert on ecotourism offers insights on the social complexities of the region and what life is like for young Jordanians today. Dinner tonight is at your choice of selected restaurants.,
01/10/2025 01/10/2025
Jerash

Jerash 01/10/2025

Set off on an excursion to Jerash, site of one of the best-preserved ancient Roman cities in the Middle East and a window to its past glory as an important imperial city. Your local guide shares expert insights about the sites you will see, including Roman temples, squares, arches, baths, and theatres, often colonnaded and always astounding. See Hadrian's Arch, built in 129 AD, the ruins of the Temple of Zeus, the South Theater, built to accommodate some 5,000 spectators, and the meticulously restored North Theater. After lunch at a restaurant in Khayl, drive through Amman back to your hotel; at a lecture at the hotel this evening, an expert on ecotourism offers insights on the social complexities of the region and what life is like for young Jordanians today. Dinner tonight is at your choice of selected restaurants.,
01/10/2025 01/10/2025
Amman

Amman 01/10/2025

Set off on an excursion to Jerash, site of one of the best-preserved ancient Roman cities in the Middle East and a window to its past glory as an important imperial city. Your local guide shares expert insights about the sites you will see, including Roman temples, squares, arches, baths, and theatres, often colonnaded and always astounding. See Hadrian's Arch, built in 129 AD, the ruins of the Temple of Zeus, the South Theater, built to accommodate some 5,000 spectators, and the meticulously restored North Theater. After lunch at a restaurant in Khayl, drive through Amman back to your hotel; at a lecture at the hotel this evening, an expert on ecotourism offers insights on the social complexities of the region and what life is like for young Jordanians today. Dinner tonight is at your choice of selected restaurants.,
01/10/2025 01/10/2025
Dead Sea, Jordan

Dead Sea, Jordan 01/11/2025

Thousands of years of biblical history unfold today on a visit to Mt. Nebo where you will see the view Moses saw when he looked out over the Promised Land. Continue to Madaba for a visit to St. George Greek Orthodox Church where the remains of the oldest known map of the Holy Land, painstakingly assembled from more than a million pieces of colored stone, cover the church floor. Enjoy a fabulous lunch at a local, family-run restaurant, then drive to the ancient Nabataean city of Petra, carved out of sandstone cliffs around 6 BC, where your hotel is just steps away from the archaeological site. Dine with a local family this evening, or at your choice of restaurants at the hotel.,
01/11/2025 01/11/2025
Mt. Nebo

Mt. Nebo 01/11/2025

Thousands of years of biblical history unfold today on a visit to Mt. Nebo where you will see the view Moses saw when he looked out over the Promised Land. Continue to Madaba for a visit to St. George Greek Orthodox Church where the remains of the oldest known map of the Holy Land, painstakingly assembled from more than a million pieces of colored stone, cover the church floor. Enjoy a fabulous lunch at a local, family-run restaurant, then drive to the ancient Nabataean city of Petra, carved out of sandstone cliffs around 6 BC, where your hotel is just steps away from the archaeological site. Dine with a local family this evening, or at your choice of restaurants at the hotel.,
01/11/2025 01/11/2025
Madaba

Madaba 01/11/2025

Thousands of years of biblical history unfold today on a visit to Mt. Nebo where you will see the view Moses saw when he looked out over the Promised Land. Continue to Madaba for a visit to St. George Greek Orthodox Church where the remains of the oldest known map of the Holy Land, painstakingly assembled from more than a million pieces of colored stone, cover the church floor. Enjoy a fabulous lunch at a local, family-run restaurant, then drive to the ancient Nabataean city of Petra, carved out of sandstone cliffs around 6 BC, where your hotel is just steps away from the archaeological site. Dine with a local family this evening, or at your choice of restaurants at the hotel.,
01/11/2025 01/11/2025
Petra

Petra 01/11/2025

Thousands of years of biblical history unfold today on a visit to Mt. Nebo where you will see the view Moses saw when he looked out over the Promised Land. Continue to Madaba for a visit to St. George Greek Orthodox Church where the remains of the oldest known map of the Holy Land, painstakingly assembled from more than a million pieces of colored stone, cover the church floor. Enjoy a fabulous lunch at a local, family-run restaurant, then drive to the ancient Nabataean city of Petra, carved out of sandstone cliffs around 6 BC, where your hotel is just steps away from the archaeological site. Dine with a local family this evening, or at your choice of restaurants at the hotel.,
01/11/2025 01/11/2025
Petra

Petra 01/12/2025

Imagine riding aboard a camel cart through a hidden desert canyon that opens up to a magnificent red rose city dating back to the 1st century BC. Ancient master builders carved palaces, temples, tombs, and more into the stone cliffs you will see here today. Picture yourself standing in awe at the 130-foot-high Khazneh (The Treasury), intricately decorated with Corinthian capitals, friezes, statues, and more, like Indiana Jones did in the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Discover Royal Tombs, celebrating the achievements of the dead long gone and built high on the mountain side, and marvel at the ancient amphitheatre with seating for more than 8,000 spectators, along with numerous temples sculpted in sandstone. Lunch at an onsite restaurant before returning to your hotel for an afternoon at leisure. Join us tonight for a private tented dinner in the desert, enjoying a fruit-infused hubbly-bubbly smoke, music, and dancing by a local troupe of sword dancers.,
01/12/2025 01/12/2025
Petra

Petra 01/13/2025

Take a morning excursion to the otherworldly landscapes of Wadi Rum, known as the Valley of the Moon for the lunar-like dunes and towering sandstone cliffs found here. Exploring by 4x4 vehicle with an option to ride a camel makes your visit unforgettable. Fly from Aqaba to Aswan, then drive to your hotel on the banks of the Nile, a Victorian palace once frequented by royalty, heads of state, and Agatha Christie. Dine tonight at 1902, the hotel's signature French restaurant, steeped in Moorish elegance.,
01/13/2025 01/13/2025
Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum 01/13/2025

Take a morning excursion to the otherworldly landscapes of Wadi Rum, known as the Valley of the Moon for the lunar-like dunes and towering sandstone cliffs found here. Exploring by 4x4 vehicle with an option to ride a camel makes your visit unforgettable. Fly from Aqaba to Aswan, then drive to your hotel on the banks of the Nile, a Victorian palace once frequented by royalty, heads of state, and Agatha Christie. Dine tonight at 1902, the hotel's signature French restaurant, steeped in Moorish elegance.,
01/13/2025 01/13/2025
Aqaba

Aqaba 01/13/2025

Take a morning excursion to the otherworldly landscapes of Wadi Rum, known as the Valley of the Moon for the lunar-like dunes and towering sandstone cliffs found here. Exploring by 4x4 vehicle with an option to ride a camel makes your visit unforgettable. Fly from Aqaba to Aswan, then drive to your hotel on the banks of the Nile, a Victorian palace once frequented by royalty, heads of state, and Agatha Christie. Dine tonight at 1902, the hotel's signature French restaurant, steeped in Moorish elegance.,
01/13/2025 01/13/2025
Air Travel

Air Travel 01/13/2025

Take a morning excursion to the otherworldly landscapes of Wadi Rum, known as the Valley of the Moon for the lunar-like dunes and towering sandstone cliffs found here. Exploring by 4x4 vehicle with an option to ride a camel makes your visit unforgettable. Fly from Aqaba to Aswan, then drive to your hotel on the banks of the Nile, a Victorian palace once frequented by royalty, heads of state, and Agatha Christie. Dine tonight at 1902, the hotel's signature French restaurant, steeped in Moorish elegance.,
01/13/2025 01/13/2025
Aswan

Aswan 01/13/2025

Take a morning excursion to the otherworldly landscapes of Wadi Rum, known as the Valley of the Moon for the lunar-like dunes and towering sandstone cliffs found here. Exploring by 4x4 vehicle with an option to ride a camel makes your visit unforgettable. Fly from Aqaba to Aswan, then drive to your hotel on the banks of the Nile, a Victorian palace once frequented by royalty, heads of state, and Agatha Christie. Dine tonight at 1902, the hotel's signature French restaurant, steeped in Moorish elegance.,
01/13/2025 01/13/2025
Aswan

Aswan 01/14/2025

Fly to the Nubian village of Abu Simbel for a locally guided visit to its massive temples cut into a solid rock cliff during the reign of Ramses II in the 1200s BC. The Great Temple stands 98 feet high with four seated colossi flanking the entrance and smaller statues depicting Ramses's conquered enemies lining up below. The smaller temple, some 40 feet high, is adorned by four colossi depicting Ramses and his queen Nefertari at a height of 32 feet. Fly back to Aswan, and pause for a photostop at the Aswan High Dam. End your day with a felucca cruise as the sun sets on the Nile; arrive at your riverboat on the Nile, settle in, and dine aboard ship tonight.,
01/14/2025 01/14/2025
Air Travel

Air Travel 01/14/2025

Fly to the Nubian village of Abu Simbel for a locally guided visit to its massive temples cut into a solid rock cliff during the reign of Ramses II in the 1200s BC. The Great Temple stands 98 feet high with four seated colossi flanking the entrance and smaller statues depicting Ramses's conquered enemies lining up below. The smaller temple, some 40 feet high, is adorned by four colossi depicting Ramses and two of his queen Nefertari at a height of 32 feet. Fly back to Aswan, and pause for a photostop at the Aswan High Dam. Arrive at your riverboat on the Nile; settle in, enjoy the afternoon, and dine aboard ship tonight.,
01/14/2025 01/14/2025
Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel 01/14/2025

Fly to the Nubian village of Abu Simbel for a locally guided visit to its massive temples cut into a solid rock cliff during the reign of Ramses II in the 1200s BC. The Great Temple stands 98 feet high with four seated colossi flanking the entrance and smaller statues depicting Ramses's conquered enemies lining up below. The smaller temple, some 40 feet high, is adorned by four colossi depicting Ramses and two of his queen Nefertari at a height of 32 feet. Fly back to Aswan, and pause for a photostop at the Aswan High Dam. Arrive at your riverboat on the Nile; settle in, enjoy the afternoon, and dine aboard ship tonight.,
01/14/2025 01/14/2025
Cruise Starts (Embarkation)

Cruise Starts (Embarkation) 01/14/2025

Fly to the Nubian village of Abu Simbel for a locally guided visit to its massive temples cut into a solid rock cliff during the reign of Ramses II in the 1200s BC. The Great Temple stands 98 feet high with four seated colossi flanking the entrance and smaller statues depicting Ramses's conquered enemies lining up below. The smaller temple, some 40 feet high, is adorned by four colossi depicting Ramses and two of his queen Nefertari at a height of 32 feet. Fly back to Aswan, and pause for a photostop at the Aswan High Dam. Arrive at your riverboat on the Nile; settle in, enjoy the afternoon, and dine aboard ship tonight.,
01/14/2025 01/14/2025
Aswan

Aswan 01/14/2025

Fly to the Nubian village of Abu Simbel for a locally guided visit to its massive temples cut into a solid rock cliff during the reign of Ramses II in the 1200s BC. The Great Temple stands 98 feet high with four seated colossi flanking the entrance and smaller statues depicting Ramses's conquered enemies lining up below. The smaller temple, some 40 feet high, is adorned by four colossi depicting Ramses and two of his queen Nefertari at a height of 32 feet. Fly back to Aswan, and pause for a photostop at the Aswan High Dam. Arrive at your riverboat on the Nile; settle in, enjoy the afternoon, and dine aboard ship tonight.,
01/14/2025 01/14/2025
Aswan

Aswan 01/15/2025

A full day of Egyptian exploration begins with a boat ride to west bank followed by a visit to the ruins of Saint Simeon Monastery, surrounded by sand and high walls, once housing some 300 monks in the 10th century. Next, motorboat to Agilkia Island to see the sacred Temple of Isis at Philae, one of the last of the ancient temples built in the "classic" Egyptian style; when the Aswan dam was built, the temple complex was disassembled and rebuilt on Agilkia Island to save it from being lost underwater. End your day with a felucca cruise as the sun sets on the Nile; dine at leisure onboard the ship.,
01/15/2025 01/15/2025
Boat Launch to Agilkia Island

Boat Launch to Agilkia Island 01/15/2025

A full day of Egyptian exploration begins with a boat ride to west bank followed by a visit to the ruins of Saint Simeon Monastery, surrounded by sand and high walls, once housing some 300 monks in the 10th century. Next, motorboat to Agilkia Island to see the sacred Temple of Isis at Philae, one of the last of the ancient temples built in the "classic" Egyptian style; when the Aswan dam was built, the temple complex was disassembled and rebuilt on Agilkia Island to save it from being lost underwater. End your day with a felucca cruise as the sun sets on the Nile; dine at leisure onboard the ship.,
01/15/2025 01/15/2025
Agilkia Island

Agilkia Island 01/15/2025

A full day of Egyptian exploration begins with a boat ride to west bank followed by a visit to the ruins of Saint Simeon Monastery, surrounded by sand and high walls, once housing some 300 monks in the 10th century. Next, motorboat to Agilkia Island to see the sacred Temple of Isis at Philae, one of the last of the ancient temples built in the "classic" Egyptian style; when the Aswan dam was built, the temple complex was disassembled and rebuilt on Agilkia Island to save it from being lost underwater. End your day with a felucca cruise as the sun sets on the Nile; dine at leisure onboard the ship.,
01/15/2025 01/15/2025
Kom Ombo

Kom Ombo 01/15/2025

Cruise to Kom Ombo, where its unusual twin temples are just a short walk from your ship. Temple reliefs here feature a unique engraving thought to depict the first representation of medical and surgical instruments. After lunch and free time aboard ship, visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the most beautiful and best-preserved temples in Egypt, with its roof still intact. It took 180 years for the temple to be built and during your guided visit you'll discover why. Massive statues of Horus as a falcon guard entrances and the reliefs on its interior walls relate the story of the birth of Horus and depict Ptolemaic rulers making offerings to the gods and destroying their enemies. Return to your ship for dinner and an evening at leisure.,
01/15/2025 01/15/2025
Edfu

Edfu 01/16/2025

Cruise to Kom Ombo, where its unusual twin temples are just a short walk from your ship. Temple reliefs here feature a unique engraving thought to depict the first representation of medical and surgical instruments. After lunch and free time aboard ship, visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the most beautiful and best-preserved temples in Egypt, with its roof still intact. It took 180 years for the temple to be built and during your guided visit you'll discover why. Massive statues of Horus as a falcon guard entrances and the reliefs on its interior walls relate the story of the birth of Horus and depict Ptolemaic rulers making offerings to the gods and destroying their enemies. Return to your ship for dinner and an evening at leisure.,
01/16/2025 01/16/2025
Luxor

Luxor 01/17/2025

Buried under the sand for more than 1,000 years, Luxor's Temple of Karnak is the largest complex of its time ever built, developed over a thousand years. Explore the site with an expert guide who shares insights about its history and construction, including the 134-columned Great Hypostyle Hall. A locally guided visit to Luxor Temple, connected to Karnak by an avenue of sphinxes, and dating back to the 1300s BC, follows. Return to your Nile cruise ship for lunch and an afternoon excursion to the Valley of the Queens with a visit to the beautiful tomb of Nefertari, the great wife of Pharaoh Ramesses II, where the hieroglyphics amaze. Continue to the Valley of the Kings for an after-hours private visit that includes entry to King Tutankhamun's tomb, renowned for the wealth of valuable antiquities it contained when it was discovered unopened in 1922. Return to your ship for dinner at leisure.,
01/17/2025 01/17/2025
Valley of the Queens

Valley of the Queens 01/17/2025

Buried under the sand for more than 1,000 years, Luxor's Temple of Karnak is the largest complex of its time ever built, developed over a thousand years. Explore the site with an expert guide who shares insights about its history and construction, including the 134-columned Great Hypostyle Hall. A locally guided visit to Luxor Temple, connected to Karnak by an avenue of sphinxes, and dating back to the 1300s BC, follows. Return to your Nile cruise ship for lunch and an afternoon excursion to the Valley of the Queens with a visit to the beautiful tomb of Nefertari, the great wife of Pharaoh Ramesses II, where the hieroglyphics amaze. Continue to the Valley of the Kings for an after-hours private visit that includes entry to King Tutankhamun's tomb, renowned for the wealth of valuable antiquities it contained when it was discovered unopened in 1922. Return to your ship for dinner at leisure.,
01/17/2025 01/17/2025
Valley of the Kings

Valley of the Kings 01/17/2025

Buried under the sand for more than 1,000 years, Luxor's Temple of Karnak is the largest complex of its time ever built, developed over a thousand years. Explore the site with an expert guide who shares insights about its history and construction, including the 134-columned Great Hypostyle Hall. A locally guided visit to Luxor Temple, connected to Karnak by an avenue of sphinxes, and dating back to the 1300s BC, follows. Return to your Nile cruise ship for lunch and an afternoon excursion to the Valley of the Queens with a visit to the beautiful tomb of Nefertari, the great wife of Pharaoh Ramesses II, where the hieroglyphics amaze. Continue to the Valley of the Kings for an after-hours private visit that includes entry to King Tutankhamun's tomb, renowned for the wealth of valuable antiquities it contained when it was discovered unopened in 1922. Return to your ship for dinner at leisure.,
01/17/2025 01/17/2025
Luxor

Luxor 01/18/2025

Disembark ship for an early flight to Cairo this morning, touching down late morning. In Tahrir Square, visit the Old Egyptian Museum and its vast collection of Egyptian antiquities. After lunch at a local restaurant, see the pyramids at Saqqara, site of the necropolis (burial ground) for the ancient capital of Memphis. The pyramids here include the Step Pyramid, the Bent Pyramid, and the Red Pyramid, magnificent examples of the early architecture of the pharaohs of the Old Kingdom. Visit the great tomb of Mereruka and its chambers covered in breathtaking bas-reliefs. Then check into your room at the Marriott Mena House in Cairo, with views of the Great Pyramids of Giza, where the rest of the day is at leisure.,
01/18/2025 01/18/2025
Cruise Ends (Debarkation)

Cruise Ends (Debarkation) 01/18/2025

Disembark ship for an early flight to Cairo this morning, touching down late morning. In Tahrir Square, visit the Old Egyptian Museum and its vast collection of Egyptian antiquities. After lunch at a local restaurant, see the pyramids at Saqqara, site of the necropolis (burial ground) for the ancient capital of Memphis. The pyramids here include the Step Pyramid, the Bent Pyramid, and the Red Pyramid, magnificent examples of the early architecture of the pharaohs of the Old Kingdom. Visit the great tomb of Mereruka and its chambers covered in breathtaking bas-reliefs. Then check into your room at the Marriott Mena House in Cairo, with views of the Great Pyramids of Giza, where the rest of the day is at leisure.,
01/18/2025 01/18/2025
Air Travel

Air Travel 01/18/2025

Disembark ship for an early flight to Cairo this morning, touching down late morning. In Tahrir Square, visit the Old Egyptian Museum and its vast collection of Egyptian antiquities. After lunch at a local restaurant, see the pyramids at Saqqara, site of the necropolis (burial ground) for the ancient capital of Memphis. The pyramids here include the Step Pyramid, the Bent Pyramid, and the Red Pyramid, magnificent examples of the early architecture of the pharaohs of the Old Kingdom. Visit the great tomb of Mereruka and its chambers covered in breathtaking bas-reliefs. Then check into your room at the Marriott Mena House in Cairo, with views of the Great Pyramids of Giza, where the rest of the day is at leisure.,
01/18/2025 01/18/2025
Cairo

Cairo 01/18/2025

Disembark ship for an early flight to Cairo this morning, touching down late morning. In Tahrir Square, visit the Old Egyptian Museum and its vast collection of Egyptian antiquities. After lunch at a local restaurant, see the pyramids at Saqqara, site of the necropolis (burial ground) for the ancient capital of Memphis. The pyramids here include the Step Pyramid, the Bent Pyramid, and the Red Pyramid, magnificent examples of the early architecture of the pharaohs of the Old Kingdom. Visit the great tomb of Mereruka and its chambers covered in breathtaking bas-reliefs. Then check into your room at the Marriott Mena House in Cairo, with views of the Great Pyramids of Giza, where the rest of the day is at leisure.,
01/18/2025 01/18/2025
Sakkara

Sakkara 01/18/2025

Disembark ship for an early flight to Cairo this morning, touching down late morning. In Tahrir Square, visit the Old Egyptian Museum and its vast collection of Egyptian antiquities. After lunch at a local restaurant, see the pyramids at Saqqara, site of the necropolis (burial ground) for the ancient capital of Memphis. The pyramids here include the Step Pyramid, the Bent Pyramid, and the Red Pyramid, magnificent examples of the early architecture of the pharaohs of the Old Kingdom. Visit the great tomb of Mereruka and its chambers covered in breathtaking bas-reliefs. Then check into your room at the Marriott Mena House in Cairo, with views of the Great Pyramids of Giza, where the rest of the day is at leisure.,
01/18/2025 01/18/2025
Cairo

Cairo 01/19/2025

Drive to nearby Giza this morning for a guided tour of its storied pyramids — including the Great Pyramid of Giza, the last of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World — that have stood as defining symbols of Egypt for millennia. During your visit you will have a opportunity to enter one of the pyramids to see the carved stone chambers, tomb art, and inscriptions that offer a glimpse into the lives of a long-vanished civilization. See the most instantly recognizable statue in the world, crafted in limestone with the body of a lion and the head of a king – the Great Sphinx has been mysteriously reclining atop its Giza plateau for more than 3,000 years, guarding still the unanswered secret of who built it and why. The remainder of your day is at leisure.,
01/19/2025 01/19/2025
Giza

Giza 01/19/2025

Drive to nearby Giza this morning for a guided tour of its storied pyramids — including the Great Pyramid of Giza, the last of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World — that have stood as defining symbols of Egypt for millennia. During your visit you will have a opportunity to enter one of the pyramids to see the carved stone chambers, tomb art, and inscriptions that offer a glimpse into the lives of a long-vanished civilization. See the most instantly recognizable statue in the world, crafted in limestone with the body of a lion and the head of a king – the Great Sphinx has been mysteriously reclining atop its Giza plateau for more than 3,000 years, guarding still the unanswered secret of who built it and why. The remainder of your day is at leisure.,
01/19/2025 01/19/2025
Cairo

Cairo 01/20/2025

Located on the right bank of the River Nile, the historic district of Old Coptic Cairo predates its modern-day processor with sites that date back to the 6th century BC, including ones allegedly visited by the holy family of Joseph, Mary, and the baby Jesus. A guided tour includes Roman ruins, Ben Ezra Synagogue, ancient Coptic churches including St. Sergius and the Hanging Church, and your choice of the Al Rifai Mosque or the Sultan Hassan Mosque, a short drive away. Enjoy some free time to explore as you please before joining a farewell reception and dinner at the hotel this evening.,
01/20/2025 01/20/2025
Cairo

Cairo 01/21/2025

Tour ends: Cairo. Fly home anytime; hotel check-out time is at noon. A transfer is included from the Marriott Mena House to Cairo Airport. Allow three hours for flight check-in at the airport.,
01/21/2025 01/21/2025
Tauck - Cruise Division: Oberoi Philae for Tauck
Climb aboard the decks of Oberoi Philae for a cruising experience you'll never forget... look out from over the top deck as thousands of years of history... culture... innovation... and mystery pass you by on all sides. Discover the remains of ancient civilizations... and tour the final resting places of the pharaohs who reigned over Egypt before coming back onboard to settle down and relax with good friends and accommodations fit for royalty. With only 22 cabins and suites, Oberoi Philae offers spacious private accommodations with standard luxury cabins (284 sq. ft.) and luxury suites (538 sq. ft.), large windows framing panoramic Nile River views, ship amenities include a spa, fitness center, swimming pool, bar / lounge, cinema, elevator, high-speed wifi, library, and gaming area.
Ship Highlights
  • The Oberoi Spa onboard the Oberoi Philae offers exclusive treatments and beauty services
  • Unisex beauty salon
  • A temperature controlled, outdoor swimming pool
  • Multiple dining areas — Bar and Cigar Lounge, The Main Restaurant & the Poolside Restaurant
Ship Statistics
Maiden Voyage
1996
Last Refurbished
2015
Passenger Capacity
42
Crew Nationality
Egyptian
Dining / Restaurants
Yes
Bars / Lounges
Yes

Dining

Dining
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Main Restaurant menu includes a variety of Indian, Asian, Middle Eastern and Western cuisines with accompanying views of the River Nile during the day time. At night time, the space is dimly lit and becomes an ambient, fine dining establishment perfect for romantic evenings and end day drinks with fellow passengers.

Outdoor Activities

Outdoor Activities
On the top deck of Oberoi Philae take in the views of the passing landscape before stepping into the temperature controlled pool, a perfect way to relax and cool off during those hot days under the Egyptian sun. If you're feeling hungry, the nearby restaurant, Poolside Restaurant, is perfect for light meals and snacks and serves up a special barbecue lunch menu.

Wellness

Wellness
Whether you want to work out at the onboard fitness center or sit back and enjoy one of the many spa amenities, Oberoi Philae has it all take some time for an Oberoi massage with a Nile view or maybe, take advantage of the unisex beauty salon. Join a therapist as they impart wellness to help reduce stress, revitalize skin and promote relaxation or indulge in holistic treatments popular in Southeast Asia.

Suite

Luxury Suite with Jacuzzi (D) Call for pricing
Luxury Suite with Jacuzzi
  • Category: D
Size: 592 square feet (55 square meters) Features: Magnificent master bedroom, a living room, a private terrace and a spectacular marble bathroom with shower. Bathroom Amenities: Egyptian tile mosaics, glass - panelled rainfall shower, a speaker connected to the TV, hairdryer, panoramic views. Stateroom Amenities: 42" LCD television in the living room, a 32" LCD television in the bedroom, DVD/CD players, in-house movie collection, high-speed WiFi, a speakerphone, a data port, a personal bar, electronic safe.
Luxury Stateroom Deck D (C) Call for pricing
Luxury Stateroom Deck D
  • Category: C
Suite Size: 538 square feet (50 square meters) Features: Magnificent master bedroom, a living room, a private terrace and a spectacular marble bathroom with shower. Bathroom Amenities: Egyptian tile mosaics, glass - panelled rainfall shower, a speaker connected to the TV, hairdryer, panoramic views. Stateroom Amenities: 42" LCD television in the living room, a 32" LCD television in the bedroom, DVD/CD players, in-house movie collection, high-speed WiFi, a speakerphone, a data port, a personal bar, electronic safe.

Oceanview

Luxury Stateroom Deck C (B) Call for pricing
Luxury Stateroom Deck C
  • Category: B
Suite Dimensions: 284 sq. ft. (26.4 sq m.), Private Balcony: No. Features: King or twin size bed with Smart writing desks, plush armchairs, polished wooden coffee table. Private Bathroom with shower. Bathroom Amenities: Egyptian tile mosaics, glass-paneled rainfall shower, a speaker connected to the TV, hairdryer, panoramic views. Stateroom Amenities: 32" high definition, LCD television, a CD/DVD player, high-speed WiFi, a dual-line speakerphone, a data port, electronic safe, fully stocked personal bar, tea, and coffee making facilities.
Luxury Stateroom Deck B (A) Call for pricing
Luxury Stateroom Deck B
  • Category: A
Suite Dimensions: 284 sq. ft. (26.4 sq m.), Private Balcony: No. Features: King or twin size bed with Smart writing desks, plush armchairs, polished wooden coffee table. Private Bathroom with shower. Bathroom Amenities: Egyptian tile mosaics, glass-paneled rainfall shower, a speaker connected to the TV, hairdryer, panoramic views. Stateroom Amenities: 32" high definition, LCD television, a CD/DVD player, high-speed WiFi, a dual-line speakerphone, a data port, electronic safe, fully stocked personal bar, tea, and coffee making facilities.
Price includes all private Tauck shore excursions, cruise fare, port charges, applicable fuel surcharges, entertainment, and gratuities to Tauck Director and ship staff.

Please Note: The included dinner at the 1902 Restaurant at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract requires that gentlemen wear a sport coat and women wear cocktail attire.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

Deck E

Stateroom Key

  • Luxury Suite with Jacuzzi (D)
  • Luxury Stateroom Deck D (C)
  • Luxury Stateroom Deck C (B)
  • Luxury Stateroom Deck B (A)
Deck D

Stateroom Key

  • Luxury Suite with Jacuzzi (D)
  • Luxury Stateroom Deck D (C)
  • Luxury Stateroom Deck C (B)
  • Luxury Stateroom Deck B (A)
Deck C

Stateroom Key

  • Luxury Suite with Jacuzzi (D)
  • Luxury Stateroom Deck D (C)
  • Luxury Stateroom Deck C (B)
  • Luxury Stateroom Deck B (A)
Deck B

Stateroom Key

  • Luxury Suite with Jacuzzi (D)
  • Luxury Stateroom Deck D (C)
  • Luxury Stateroom Deck C (B)
  • Luxury Stateroom Deck B (A)
Deck A

Stateroom Key

  • Luxury Suite with Jacuzzi (D)
  • Luxury Stateroom Deck D (C)
  • Luxury Stateroom Deck C (B)
  • Luxury Stateroom Deck B (A)