Sanctuary Sun Boat IV
This beautifully appointed and perfectly designed vessel offers a cruise experience like no other. The craft is spacious, intimate and el... Read more
No destination on earth offers a more epic glimpse into antiquity than Egypt. Experience its magic and mystery in succinct yet immersive fashion, cruising for four nights along the Nile River aboard stylish Sanctuary Sun Boat IV and exploring architectural treasures such as Tutankhamun’s tomb with an expert A&K Egyptologist — all in just over a week.
Journey Highlights
Arrive in Cairo, the vibrant capital of Egypt and home to over 10 million people and settle into your hotel along the Nile.
Fairmont Nile City
Accompany your expert A&K Egyptologist for the unveiling of 12 never-before-seen main galleries at the long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, part of a soft opening that showcases 15,000 artifacts spanning Egypt's history. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that puts you up close with items — from the stone tools and pottery of the earliest human settlements along the Nile to the artifacts of the Graeco-Roman era — that reflect the evolution of one of the world’s most remarkable civilizations. After lunch, roam the Giza Plateau, site of the pyramids of Mycerinus and Chephren as well as the Great Pyramid, built in the Fourth Dynasty, nearly 5,000 years ago. Revel in the opportunity to enter the interior of one of these legendary structures, and marvel at the massive stones used to construct them. Afterward, take time to view the Great Sphinx backdropped by the pyramids, a setting that has captured the imaginations of adventurers for centuries. Tonight, gather with your fellow guests for a welcome dinner.
Fairmont Nile City | Meals: BLD
Fly to Aswan where you step aboard Sanctuary Sun Boat IV, an elegant river cruiser renowned for the warmth and attentiveness of its service staff. After lunch on board, feel the cooling breeze and take in the inspiring views as you sail around the Aswan Islands in a felucca (traditional sailboat).
Sanctuary Sun Boat IV | Meals: BLD
Ride by motorised boat to Philae Temple on the island of Agilika. A sacred complex dedicated to the goddess Isis, it reflects a fusion of three great civilisations, Egyptian, Greek and Roman. Proceed to the granite quarries and site of the Unfinished Obelisk. Illustrating the skills of Egypt’s stonemasons, this monolith is taller than any other ancient Egyptian obelisk. Next, cruise to Kom Ombo (hill of gold) to visit the Greco-Roman temple dedicated to Haroeris (the sun god) and Sobek (the crocodile god), whom some ancient Egyptians considered the creator of the world. View the mummified remains of several crocodiles that once basked along the ancient Nile shore, just as their descendants do today.
Sanctuary Sun Boat IV | Meals: BLD
Start your day with a close-up look at the Temple of Horus, falcon-headed god of the sky. Built in 230 BC by Ptolemy III, this amazingly well-preserved and colourful structure reveals the nature of temple worship in ancient Egypt. Then, cruise toward Luxor while learning to prepare local dishes during a hands-on cooking lesson with an onboard chef. Disembark to visit the striking Temple of Luxor, viewing the three soaring statues of Ramses II along the front of the temple pylons, the Courtyard of Ramses II and the Colonnade of Amenhotep III, with its 15-metre-high columns. Walk in their shadows, as visitors have done since antiquity, and ponder the astonishing feats of engineering it took to create them.
Sanctuary Sun Boat IV | Meals: BLD
Devote a full day to exploring Luxor, site of the ancient city of Thebes. Begin on the west bank of the Nile, at the Necropolis of Thebes, and view the Colossi of Memnon. Next, arrive at the architecturally stunning Temple of Hatshepsut, ancient Egypt’s first female pharaoh and regarded today as one of its most successful. Continue to the Valley of the Kings, burial ground of the pharaohs. Enter the tomb of Tutankhamun — found in 1922 by British archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter — to discover the secrets of this storied chamber. After returning to Sanctuary Sun Boat IV for lunch, disembark to visit the east bank of the Nile, starting at the Temple of Karnak, where generations of pharaohs wished to record their names. Walk through the Great Hypostyle Hall, strolling among its expertly aligned columns, which reach 24 metres high, and absorb the ambience of the ages it has witnessed.
Sanctuary Sun Boat IV | Meals: BLD
Bid farewell to Sanctuary Sun Boat IV and fly to Cairo, where you are greeted and driven to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities to behold the wondrous treasures of King Tutankhamun. Afterward, transfer to your hotel to check in and enjoy the balance of your day and this evening at leisure.
Hilton Cairo Heliopolis | Meals: B
After breakfast, privately transfer to the airport to board your departing flight.
Meals: B
Internal Air Included Cairo/Aswan; Luxor/Cairo
This journey contains some active elements.
Minimum age is 10 years.
First group event: welcome briefing at 8:30 a.m. on Day 2.
Last group event: arrival at hotel at 5:00 p.m. on Day 7.
Departures are guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 2 guests.
Please note that other passengers may be travelling onboard ship simultaneously.
Routes may run in reverse on select departures (Aswan/Luxor instead of Luxor/Aswan).
Please note that Traveller’s Valet is not included in this journey.
Included with every Luxury Small Group Journey
Talk to one of our expert Journey Designers or your travel agent about booking this tour as a private journey for your own small group with family or friends. Or, if you would prefer to travel privately, find out more about creating the perfect bespoke Tailor-Made Journey based on this itinerary.
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This beautifully appointed and perfectly designed vessel offers a cruise experience like no other. The craft is spacious, intimate and el... Read more
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy
| Jan 6, 2025 - Jan 13, 2025 |
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| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Nile Deck | Price AU$11,470pp | Single Supplement AU$3,515 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Main Deck | Price AU$11,780pp | Single Supplement AU$3,665 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Bridge Deck | Price AU$11,930pp | Single Supplement AU$3,820 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Promenade Deck | Price AU$12,085pp | Single Supplement AU$3,970 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Presidential Suite | Price AU$16,830pp | Single Supplement AU$7,340 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Royal Suite | Price AU$18,360pp | Single Supplement AU$8,870 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Jan 22, 2025 - Jan 29, 2025 |
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| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Nile Deck | Price AU$11,470pp | Single Supplement AU$3,515 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Main Deck | Price AU$11,780pp | Single Supplement AU$3,665 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Bridge Deck | Price AU$11,930pp | Single Supplement AU$3,820 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Promenade Deck | Price AU$12,085pp | Single Supplement AU$3,970 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Presidential Suite | Price AU$16,830pp | Single Supplement AU$7,340 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Royal Suite | Price AU$18,360pp | Single Supplement AU$8,870 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Feb 15, 2025 - Feb 22, 2025 |
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| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Nile Deck | Price AU$11,470pp | Single Supplement AU$3,515 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Main Deck | Price AU$11,780pp | Single Supplement AU$3,665 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Bridge Deck | Price AU$11,930pp | Single Supplement AU$3,820 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Promenade Deck | Price AU$12,085pp | Single Supplement AU$3,970 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Presidential Suite | Price AU$16,830pp | Single Supplement AU$7,340 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Royal Suite | Price AU$18,360pp | Single Supplement AU$8,870 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Feb 23, 2025 - Mar 2, 2025 |
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| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Nile Deck | Price AU$11,470pp | Single Supplement AU$3,515 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Main Deck | Price AU$11,780pp | Single Supplement AU$3,665 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Bridge Deck | Price AU$11,930pp | Single Supplement AU$3,820 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Promenade Deck | Price AU$12,085pp | Single Supplement AU$3,970 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Presidential Suite | Price AU$16,830pp | Single Supplement AU$7,340 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Royal Suite | Price AU$18,360pp | Single Supplement AU$8,870 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Mar 3, 2025 - Mar 10, 2025 |
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| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Nile Deck | Price AU$11,470pp | Single Supplement AU$3,515 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Main Deck | Price AU$11,780pp | Single Supplement AU$3,665 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Bridge Deck | Price AU$11,930pp | Single Supplement AU$3,820 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Promenade Deck | Price AU$12,085pp | Single Supplement AU$3,970 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Presidential Suite | Price AU$16,830pp | Single Supplement AU$7,340 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Royal Suite | Price AU$18,360pp | Single Supplement AU$8,870 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Mar 11, 2025 - Mar 18, 2025 |
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| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Nile Deck | Price AU$11,470pp | Single Supplement AU$3,515 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Main Deck | Price AU$11,780pp | Single Supplement AU$3,665 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Bridge Deck | Price AU$11,930pp | Single Supplement AU$3,820 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Promenade Deck | Price AU$12,085pp | Single Supplement AU$3,970 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Presidential Suite | Price AU$16,830pp | Single Supplement AU$7,340 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Royal Suite | Price AU$18,360pp | Single Supplement AU$8,870 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Mar 15, 2025 - Mar 22, 2025 |
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| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Nile Deck | Price AU$11,470pp | Single Supplement AU$3,515 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Main Deck | Price AU$11,780pp | Single Supplement AU$3,665 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Bridge Deck | Price AU$11,930pp | Single Supplement AU$3,820 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Promenade Deck | Price AU$12,085pp | Single Supplement AU$3,970 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Presidential Suite | Price AU$16,830pp | Single Supplement AU$7,340 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Royal Suite | Price AU$18,360pp | Single Supplement AU$8,870 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Mar 27, 2025 - Apr 3, 2025 |
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| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Nile Deck | Price AU$11,470pp | Single Supplement AU$3,515 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Main Deck | Price AU$11,780pp | Single Supplement AU$3,665 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Bridge Deck | Price AU$11,930pp | Single Supplement AU$3,820 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Promenade Deck | Price AU$12,085pp | Single Supplement AU$3,970 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Presidential Suite | Price AU$16,830pp | Single Supplement AU$7,340 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Royal Suite | Price AU$18,360pp | Single Supplement AU$8,870 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Apr 4, 2025 - Apr 11, 2025 |
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| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Nile Deck | Price AU$11,470pp | Single Supplement AU$3,515 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Main Deck | Price AU$11,780pp | Single Supplement AU$3,665 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Bridge Deck | Price AU$11,930pp | Single Supplement AU$3,820 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Promenade Deck | Price AU$12,085pp | Single Supplement AU$3,970 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Presidential Suite | Price AU$16,830pp | Single Supplement AU$7,340 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Cabin Class Sanctuary Sun Boat IV: Royal Suite | Price AU$18,360pp | Single Supplement AU$8,870 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Available | Enquire |
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