AmaWaterways will soon be exploring the legendary Nile. Its 25th river cruise ship, the luxurious new AmaDahlia, is scheduled to set sail in Egypt beginning September, 2021. An 11-night cruise and land adventure includes a seven-night round trip river cruise from Luxor and is paired with three nights pre- and one night post-cruise stays in historic Cairo at the prestigious five-star Four Seasons, Cairo at The First Residence.
“We are excited to be coming back to the legendary Nile and introducing a new river cruise experience in Egypt,” said Rudi Schreiner, president and co-founder of AmaWaterways. “Everything about this new ship and curated itinerary reflects AmaWaterways’ focus on delivering luxurious accommodations, delectable cuisine and enriching experiences designed to engage with local communities and historic sites.”
Designed to accommodate only 68 guests, the stunning AmaDahlia will feature 34 luxurious staterooms, 24 of them balcony suites measuring up to 430 square feet. Onboard amenities include a sun deck bar and swimming pool, fitness room, hair and nail salon, two massage rooms and two restaurants – The Main Restaurant and The Chef’s Table, offering a delectable seven-course tasting menu. Guests will be treated to authentic nightly entertainment including a belly dance show, a galabeya (a traditional Egyptian gown) party and dance show.
Guests will follow expert guides to legendary locations like the Great Hypostyle Hall of Karnak, the beguiling Temple of Luxor, and the mystifying Valley of the Kings and Queens, as well as be treated to exclusive private access to the Tomb of Queen Nefertari and a Nubian village.
While in Cairo, they come face-to-face with Egyptian treasures like the sole survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World – the 4,000-year-old Great Sphinx and three Pyramids of Giza; the Egyptian Museum, featuring the exquisite collections of King Tut; and a private tour of the principal workplace of the President of Egypt, the Abdeen Presidential Palace, considered one of the most luxurious palaces in the world.
The river cruise, sailing round trip from Luxor, and Cairo program — with intra-Egypt flights between Cairo and Luxor — will operate seasonally from September through to May each year.
