Egypt & the Eternal Nile - Inspired Expeditions

Accompanied by an expert Egyptian guide, this singular small group journey through antiquity travels from vibrant Cairo and the Great Pyramids to Abu Simbel and the Upper Nile for a fascinating cruise on Lake Nasser. Then: a classic voyage along the Lower Nile from Aswan to Luxor before returning to Cairo.

Dates: November 27-December 11, 2026

From San Francisco (air-inclusive)*: $6,897
($6,095 air, land & cruise inclusive plus $802 airline taxes and fees)

Land Only (transfers not included): $5,195.

Deposit: $650

Single Supplements: $1,495.00

*Other cities listed on the brochure, which can be downloaded on the overview tab of this trip, approximately nine months before departure. Airline prices are subject to change, and airline upgrades will be additional to the costs listed above.

Please note, all prices are for a standard, double room unless listed otherwise.

Your tour price includes:

- Round-trip air transportation from listed cities; all flights within Egypt
- 13 nights’ accommodations: 6 nights in Deluxe and Superior First Class hotels; 7 nights aboard Deluxe and Superior First Class ships
- 32 meals: 13 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 9 dinners
- Extensive sightseeing as described, including all entrance fees
- Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director
- Private motorcoach transportation throughout your trip, including shore excursions
- Luggage handling for one bag per person
- Gratuities for dining room servers, airport and hotel porters, and all drive

Accommodations

Kempinski Nile Hotel Garden City Cairo
November 28 & 29, 2026
December 8 – 10, 2026
www.kempinski.com/en/cairo/nile-hotel
The Kempinski Nile Hotel Garden City Cairo sits on the banks of the Nile River, close to many historic sites including the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Pyramids of Giza. The central location provides unique views of Cairo from the rooftop outdoor pool. This contemporary hotel offers two restaurants, a jazz bar, rooftop lounge, café, fitness center, spa with massage and beauty services (for a fee), laundry and dry-cleaning services (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Each air-conditioned guest room has a private bath, hair dryer, minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

Steigenberger Omar el Khayam – Lake Nasser Cruise
November 30 – December 3, 2026
www.hrewards.com/en/steigenberger-hotels-resorts/nile-cruises/steigenberger-omar-el-khayam
Experience one of the largest man-made lakes in the world on the Steigenberger Omar el Khayam. Offering travelers a unique vantage point from which to experience treasures of antiquity in the comfort of contemporary amenities, this 80-cabin ship features a restaurant, two lounge bars, two sun decks with swimming pools and whirlpools, a beauty salon, laundry service, fitness center, gift shop, and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Each air-conditioned outside cabin has a private bath, hair dryer, in- room safe, minibar, TV, and phone. Please note that the ship docks at regular docking facilities in Abu Simbel and Aswan; at other stops you will take small launches or motorboats from the ship to shore. Please note that the Omar el Khayam will only have phone reception and Wi-Fi internet service when we are in the vicinity of Aswan.

Mövenpick M/S Royal Lily – Nile Cruise
December 4 – 6, 2026
www.movenpick.com/en/africa/egypt/nilecruisers/cruise-royal-lily
The Mövenpick M/S Royal Lily brings the comfort and contemporary aesthetics of the Mövenpick hospitality experience to the waters of the Nile. Guests on board this 56-cabin river ship can enjoy a range of amenities, including a dining room, bar, lounge, sun deck with outdoor pool and seating areas, heated whirlpool, sauna, spa with massage services (for a fee), fitness center, and gift shop. Each air-conditioned cabin has a private bath, hair dryer, minibar, in-room safe, TV, and phone. Please note that there is no elevator aboard this ship. Additionally, Wi-Fi internet access is only available in common areas and may not be available when sailing between Aswan and Luxor.

Steigenberger Nile Palace
December 7, 2026
www.hrewards.com/en/steigenberger-nile-palace-luxor
The Steigenberger Nile Palace sits on the banks of the Nile, in the heart of the city’s historic center and a short drive from the Temple of Luxor. The 303-room hotel offers four restaurants, three bars, a café, outdoor terrace, fitness center, spa with sauna and massage treatments (for a fee), heated outdoor swimming pool, rooftop tennis court, laundry and dry-cleaning services (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access (in public areas). Air-conditioned guest rooms each have a private bath, hair dryer, minibar, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

Post-Tour Extension December 11-15, 2026
Jordan: Petra & Amman
5 days/4 nights for $1,895 total price
Single Supplement: $435

Discover the fabled “rose-red city, half as old as time” on this exciting exploration. Plus: ancient Jerash and the capital of Amman.

Your Post-Tour Extension price includes:

Air transportation Cairo/Amman
4 nights’ accommodations: 2 nights in Petra at Mövenpick Resort Petra (Sup. First Class),
2 nights in Amman at Grand Hyatt Amman (Deluxe)
9 meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Extensive included sightseeing: Madaba (City of Mosaics); Mt. Nebo pilgrimage site; full day at Petra; Amman’s Roman theatre and Citadel; Roman ruins of Jerash
Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director
Private motorcoach transportation
Gratuities for dining room servers, airport and hotel porters, and all drivers

Your Post-Tour Extension Accommodations

Mövenpick Resort Petra
December 11 & 12, 2026
www.movenpick.com/en/middle-east/jordan/petra/resort-petra
The 183-room Mövenpick Resort Petra is located at the entrance to Petra, offering easy access to one of the world’s greatest architectural sites. On-site amenities include two restaurants, a bar, lobby lounge, tea room, outdoor pool, fitness center, spa with steam bath (for a fee), gift shop, laundry and dry-cleaning services
(for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Each air-conditioned guest room has a private bath,
hair dryer, minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and TV.

Grand Hyatt Amman
December 13 & 14, 2026
www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/jordan/grand-hyatt-amman/ammgh
Located in the center of the historic city of Amman, the luxurious Grand Hyatt Amman offers a host of
amenities to help guests enjoy their stay. Along with its sophisticated and stylish décor, the hotel boasts
two upscale restaurants, outdoor cocktail lounge, terrace bar, 55-foot indoor/outdoor swimming pool, spa,
shopping gallery, fitness center with workout equipment, sauna, steam room, whirlpool, laundry and dry-
cleaning services (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Each air-conditioned guest room
features a private marble bath, hair dryer, minibar, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

Book your trip today by filling out the form and emailing it to ietravel@ucsc.edu.