Itinerary for October 17, 2026 Departure Day Date Location Port of Call Guide 1Saturday, 10/17/2026Cairo - Arrive at Cairo International Airport. If your cruise/tour package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrivaCairo, Egypt2Sunday, 10/18/2026Cairo - The ancient quarter of Cairo is intense—the colors, the sounds, the density of people—and it's likely been this way for thousands of years. YoCairo, Egypt3Monday, 10/19/2026Luxor - Prepare to be amazed at the legendary Temple of Karnak, a massive and absolutely astounding site, with gigantic columns, broad avenues lined wLuxor, Egypt4Tuesday, 10/20/2026Dendera - Like its twin shrine, the Temple of Karnak, the Temple of Luxor stands on the site of ancient Thebes, the once flourishing capital of Egypt' 5Wednesday, 10/21/2026Luxor - The word “colossal” will take on a whole new meaning after today's excursion to the gigantic twin statues known as the Colossi of Memnon. And Luxor, Egypt6Thursday, 10/22/2026Kom Ombo - After visiting a temple dedicated to a crocodile god today (don't miss the display of some of the 300 mummified crocs found in the local ar 7Friday, 10/23/2026Aswan - Today is an epic day, filled with wonders from start to finish. You'll visit a marvel of modern engineering—the Aswan High Dam—as well as the Aswan, Egypt8Saturday, 10/24/2026Aswan - Spend the day at leisure or join us for an optional excursion to see the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel.Aswan, Egypt9Sunday, 10/25/2026Esna - On today's excursion, you'll learn how the Temple of Esna was buried under debris for many centuries and is one of the last great Egyptian temp 10Monday, 10/26/2026Luxor - Disembark in Luxor and transfer to the airport for your return flight to Cairo. Then, check in to your luxury hotel where you'll have time to Luxor, Egypt11Tuesday, 10/27/2026Cairo - It's a day of Bucket List Moments today as we venture to see a number of amazing monuments—including the enigmatic Great Sphinx. You'll have aCairo, Egypt12Wednesday, 10/28/2026Arrive at Cairo - Check out of your hotel and transfer to the Cairo International Airport for your flight home, or extend your trip with a memorable optional exCairo, Egypt Check Cruise Availability Total guests should not exceed 5 passengers. 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Other 11 Night African Cruise Itineraries on the Sphinx Departing Interior Oceanview Balcony Suite Jan 3, 2026--$6,749$11,879Jan 10, 2026--$6,749$11,879Jan 17, 2026--$6,749$11,879Jan 24, 2026--$6,749$11,879Jan 31, 2026--$7,199$12,329Feb 7, 2026--$7,199$12,329Feb 14, 2026--$7,199$12,329Feb 21, 2026--$7,199$12,329Feb 28, 2026--$7,199$12,329Mar 7, 2026--$7,199$12,329Mar 14, 2026--$7,199$12,329Mar 21, 2026--$7,199$12,329Mar 28, 2026--$7,199$12,329Apr 11, 2026--$6,749$11,879Apr 18, 2026--$6,749$11,879Apr 25, 2026--$6,749$11,879May 2, 2026--$6,299$11,429May 9, 2026--$6,299$11,429May 16, 2026--$6,299$11,429May 23, 2026--$6,299$11,429Sep 12, 2026--$6,299$11,429Sep 19, 2026--$6,299$11,429Sep 26, 2026--$6,299$11,429Oct 3, 2026--$7,199$12,329Oct 10, 2026--$7,199$12,329Oct 17, 2026--$7,199$12,329Oct 24, 2026--$7,199$12,329Oct 31, 2026--$7,199$12,329Nov 7, 2026--$7,199$12,329Nov 14, 2026--$7,199$12,329Nov 21, 2026--$7,199$12,329Nov 28, 2026--$7,199$12,329Dec 5, 2026--$7,199$12,329Dec 12, 2026--$7,199$12,329Dec 19, 2026--$7,199$12,329Dec 26, 2026--$7,199$12,329 Departing from Cairo, EgyptDeparture Date 10/17/2026 OCG Class River Cruise Departing 10/17/2026 Interior-Oceanview-Balconyfrom $7,199Suitefrom $12,329 Check Availability