This program is cancelled.

 

Program Highlights 
  • 4-nights hotel stay in Cairo plus 7-night cruise from Luxor aboard Uniworld’s S.S. Sphinx
  • Cruisetour program personally hosted by O’Brien Estate Vintners, Bart & Barb O’Brien
  • Flights between Cairo & Luxor included
  • Exclusive onboard receptions and group dinners
  • Optional Food & Wine Trails 6-night post-cruise Jordan land program
  • Complimentary house wine, local beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee during lunch and dinner
  • Complimentary Uniworld shore tours in every port
  • Shipboard gratuities included
  • Visits to multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • LIMITED TIME OFFER: Additional savings of $700 – $1,000 per person when you book a Suite, Grand Suite or Royal Suite.  Ask for details
  • River Heritage $200 per person savings (past Uniworld guests)
  • Early Booking Bonus: $150 per person shipboard credit 

Known for their adventurous spirit, Bart & Barb O’Brien invite you to join them for a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.  For 12 adventure-filled days, explore Egypt and the Nile’s most wondrous sites in style and luxury.* Wander amongst the towering ruins of the Temple of Karnak, the world’s largest ancient religious complex, and the entrancing Temple of Luxor. Follow in the footsteps of renowned scholars and explorers as you venture forth into the Valley of the Kings, the ancient burial grounds of Egyptian royalty.

This captivating itinerary begins and ends in Cairo, where you’ll visit the famous Egyptian Museum and its unrivaled collection of pharaonic artifacts. Journey to Giza to gaze upon the mighty ancient Pyramids and the Sphinx.

Click Here to download the O'Brien registration form
  • Cruise Line

    Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

  • Ports of Call

    Roundtrip Cairo

Experts

Bart & Barb O'Brien

Vintners, O'Brien Estate

Itinerary

O’Brien Estate 2024

Destination: Egypt & Nile River
To & From: Roundtrip Cairo
Dates: September 28 – October 9, 2024
Length: 12 Days
Ship: S.S. Sphinx

Sept. 28
2024
Cairo, Egypt
Hotel Overnight

Arrive at Cairo International Airport.  Transfer to the opulent Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza or to the stunning Nile Ritz-Carlton (or similar)

Sept. 29
2024
Cairo, Egypt
Hotel Overnight

Uniworld guided tour of 12th-century Citadel of Salah al-Din, Alabaster mosque and Egyptian Museum

Sept. 30
2024
Cairo - Luxor - Cruising the Nile River - Dendera
Embarkation

Fly from Cairo to Luxor. Tour Temple of Karnak. Embark S.S. Sphinx

Note: This program includes some early morning activities.  Flights between Cairo and Luxor may require wake-up calls at 5:00am or earlier.  Guided tours typically begin in the morning and may include a motor coach drive.

F&WT Onboard Event: O’Brien Estate Welcome Toast

Oct. 1
2024
Dendera, Cruising the Nile River, Luxor

Uniworld Included Shore Tour: Temple of Hathor & Temple of Luxor

F&WT Onboard Event: O’Brien Estate Group Dinner

 

Oct. 2
2024
Luxor, Cruising the Nile River, Kom Ombo

Uniworld Included Shore Tour: Colossi of Memnon, Hatshepsut Temple and Valley of the Kings

 

Oct. 3
2024
Kom Ombo, Cruising the Nile River, Aswan

Uniworld Included Shore Tours: Kom Ombo Temple & Bird Watching boat ride

Oct. 4
2024
Aswan

Uniworld Included Shore Tours: Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Temple of Isis & Boat ride on traditional Nile River felucca

Oct. 5
2024
Aswan, Cruising the Nile River, Edfu

Spend the day at leisure or join Uniworld for an optional excursion to see the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel

F&WT Onboard Event: O’Brien Estate Group Dinner

Oct. 6
2024
Esna, Cruising the Nile River, Luxor

Uniworld Include Shore Tour: Temple of Khnum

Oct. 7
2024
Luxor, Disembark Ship, Fly to Cairo
Hotel Overnight

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 relax before dinner

Oct. 8
2024
Cairo
Hotel Overnight

Uniworld Included Shore Tours: Ancient Memphis sites, including the Pyramids of Giza with small pyramid entry, the Great Sphinx and Sakkara visit

F&WT Event: O’Brien Estate Farewell Toast

Oct. 9
2024
Cairo

Check out of your hotel and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight home

OR extend your stay with F&WT’s optional 6-night post extension in Jordan

Food & Wine Trial's Optional Land Program

Per Person Pricing - WAITLIST ONLY

CategoryDouble Occupancy
French Balcony$5,699
Deluxe Balcony - Sold Out$6,599
Suite - Sold Out$8,499
Grand Suite - Sold Out$9,099
Royal Suite - Sold Out$10,499

Ask your Travel Advisor about additional savings in the Suite, Grand Suite and Royal Suite categories of $700-$1,000 per person, available for a limited time only.

REQUEST PRICES FOR SINGLE/TRIPLE OR CATEGORY NOT LISTED.

PRICES ARE PER PERSON, CRUISETOUR ONLY, BASED ON DOUBLE  OCCUPANCY, AND INCLUDE UNIWORLD PRE & POST-CRUISE HOTEL STAYS AS INDICATED IN ITINERARY, FLIGHTS BETWEEN CAIRO AND LUXOR, SHIPBOARD ACCOMMODATIONS, PORT TAXES, AIRPORT TRANSFERS ON TOUR BEGIN AND END DATES ONLY, ONBOARD MEALS, GRATUITIES, COMPLIMENTARY HOUSE WINES, BEERS,  SOFT DRINKS, TEA COFFEE DURING LUNCH AND DINNER, COMPLIMENTARY UNIWORLD SHORE EXCURSIONS, AND LIMITED TRAVEL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE ROUNDTRIP AIR BETWEEN THE US AND CAIRO,  VISA’s FOR EGYPT OR JORDAN, PREMIUM WINE AND SPIRITS, F&WT’s OPTIONAL PRE- AND/OR POST-CRUISE PROGRAMS, TRAVEL INSURANCE, OR ALL ITEMS OF A PERSONAL NATURE. F&WT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CORRECT PRICING ERRORS OR OMISSIONS. PRICES WILL NOT INCREASE AFTER DEPOSIT RECEIVED, EXCEPT FOR FUEL SURCHARGES AND ANY TAXES, CHARGES OR LEVIES IMPOSED BY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.

About the Ship

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S.S. Sphinx Download ship’s deck plan here

The S.S. Sphinx offers two gourmet dining venues, a swimming pool, massage room and 42 gorgeously appointed accommodations. This Super Ship offers an authentically immersive onboard experience, with bespoke decor by local artisans and materials sourced regionally—such as fine Egyptian cottons, marble and hand-carved blonde wood—to highlight Egyptian craftsmanship while minimizing our carbon footprint.

NOTE: All staterooms and suites onboard have French balconies. While the S.S. Sphinx is a beautiful and luxurious ship, its amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld-company-owned ship.

Deluxe French Balcony Stateroom

French Balcony Stateroom

Ship's Lobby

Sun deck

Lounge/Bar

Resturant

Bistro

Gym

Terms & Conditions

  • Click Here to download Uniworld’s Cruise Companion, containing answers to what to expect and all the frequently asked questions for travel in Egypt.  Everything from required visas, to local currency and electrical outlets, to suggested packing, is covered in this comprehensive guide.

    Click Here to view Food & Wine Trails full terms & conditions

     

    Please note: Cruise escorts, experts scheduled to appear and onboard programming are subject to change with or without notice. For a complete listing of all tour conditions, please refer to the registration form.

    Flights between Cairo and Luxor may require wake-up calls at 5:00am or earlier. Guided tours typically begin in the morning and may include a motor coach drive.