AmaNubia, 11 Night Secrets of Egypt & the Nile ex Cairo, Egypt Return

Day 1
Hotel check-in

Day 2
Grand Egyptian Museum Visit Local lunch Saladin’s Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque Evening Welcome Reception

Day 3
Great sites of Ancient Memphis Lunch at Mena House Sphinx and Great Pyramids

Day 4
Coptic Cairo Flight to Luxor Embark your ship Luxor Temple Visit

Day 5
The Valley of the Kings Cruise to Edfu

Day 6
Temple of Horus Cruise to Aswan

Day 7
Nubian Village and Philae Temple Visit Felucca Ride around Elphantine Island Optional Tour: High Tea at Old Cataract Hotel*

Day 8
Optional Tour: Abu Simbel Excursion* Cruise to Kom Ombo Great Temple of Kom Ombo Cruise to Edfu

Day 9
Cruise to Luxor Karnak Temple Visit Papyrus Institute Visit Luxor Temple Visit & Luxor Market

Day 10
Cruise to Qena Temple of Hathor Cruise back to Luxor

Day 11
Disembark your ship Flight to Cairo Exclusive Abdeen Palace Private Tour and Lunch

Day 12
Return flight home.

Arriving on the Nile in September 2026, AmaNubia will welcome guests into an inviting, custom-designed setting shaped by upscale comfort and locally inspired décor. Take in the river landscapes from the well‑appointed Sun Deck and savor a regionally inspired multi-course meal at The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant.

Their Story Proudly celebrating more than 21 years on the river, family-owned and operated AmaWaterways was founded in 2002 by three families; however, their river cruise story began well before that. Co-Founder and President Rudi Schreiner was born in Vienna, at the heart of the Danube. His love of design drew him to architecture, but his even greater love of travel drew him to places far and wide. In 1975, he travelled to South America for a journalism assignment on the Amazon. It was here he designed his first ship, using what he could find to build a raft that would take him up and down the river during the next 7 months. Soon thereafter, he started working in travel, creating unique tour experiences in Europe.

A Turning Point Rudi started the North American operations for many of today’s major river cruise companies, developing itineraries and ships that would become the templates for what we know river cruising to be today. After years of success as a driving force in the industry, Rudi decided to start his own venture — one that would provide guests with a higher standard of luxury travel by river. That’s when he teamed up with Co-Owners and Co-Founders Kristin Karst and Jimmy Murphy to start AmaWaterways.

In 2016, Rudi was inducted into the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Hall of Fame and was honoured with their Lifetime Achievement Award for his years of devotion to the river cruising industry.

A Team of Pioneers Kristin was born in Germany and brings extensive experience in travel, river cruising and customer service to the company in her role as Executive Vice President. Jimmy Murphy was a brilliant travel entrepreneur, having built Brendan Vacations, one of the most successful tour operators in the U.S. Jimmy’s son, Gary, who also played a major part at Brendan, took on an executive sales role at AmaWaterways. Together with Rudi, a true team of pioneers emerged.

The Story Continues From the beginning, their goal was to create a river cruise company that they themselves would enjoy. To then, that meant the highest-quality, locally sourced food and wine; elegantly appointed ships with staterooms offering maximum views to enjoy the ever-changing countryside; and a crew who goes above and beyond, treating every guest like they are part of THEIR family.

With that in mind, for two wonderful decades, they have been building one-of-a-kind ships with added comforts and conveniences ranging from our signature view-enhancing twin balconies to the Chef’s Table specialty restaurant to their award-winning AmaMagna – redefining the river cruise experience. They continue to lead the way in innovation, pioneering the first sailings on Colombia’s Magdalena River in 2025. As they look ahead to the future, they are more committed than ever to offering innovative and sustainable ways for their guests to experience the rich culture and history found along the banks of the world’s most iconic rivers.