2025 Soulful Experience | AmaWaterways™

Secrets of Egypt & the Nile

from $6,044

11 Nights | Roundtrip Cairo Included Land Package(s): PRE CRUISE: 3 Nights Cairo POST CRUISE: 1 Night Cairo

Experience the intimacy and luxury of our stunning AmaDahlia while cruising alongside like-minded travelers as you immerse yourself in the grandeur of this ancient civilization. Indulge in a private lunch at the Abdeen Presidential Palace. Visit a colorful village and meet the wonderful Nubian people who live there and carry on the traditions of their ancestors, an ancient African civilization that once lived and ruled Egypt. Enjoy a variety of onboard experiences exclusive to this special itinerary, as well as regional delicacies and wine, all while shining a light on African history and culture.

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DAY	DESTINATION	INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
1	Cairo	Hotel check-in
2	Cairo	Egyptian Museum and King Tut’s treasures Local Lunch Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) visit Alabaster Mosque Evening Welcome Reception with tapas and drinks
3	Cairo	Pyramids of Ancient Memphis
4	Cairo	Flight to Luxor
4	Luxor	River Cruise Embarkation Free Evening
5	Luxor	Exclusive access to the Tomb of Queen Nefertari* Valley of the Kings and Queens
6	Edfu	Temple of Horus
7	Aswan	Free Morning ⠀⠀OR Abu Simbel Excursion** Felucca Ride around Elephantine Island
8	Aswan	Nubian Village Visit and Philae Temple
8	Kom Ombo	Great Temple of Kom Ombo Traditional Galabeya Evening
9	Luxor	Scenic Cruising Karnak Temple Visit Art of Papyrus Making Luxor Temple Visit Luxor Market Visit
10	Qena	Temple of Hathor Cruise back to Luxor
11	Luxor	River Cruise Disembarkation Flight to Cairo
11	Cairo	Exclusive Abdeen Palace Private Tour and Lunch Coptic Quarter visit
12	Cairo	Return flight home

*Note: As of spring 2024, Queen Nefertari’s Tomb has been temporarily closed with no official reopening date. Until reopening, the equally impressive Seti 1 tomb will be visited as an alternative.

**Guests can reserve the optional tour to Abu Simbel at time of booking your Nile adventure

What's Included in Your River Cruise and Land Package

11-night river cruise and land journey starting from $6,044*

*Intra-Egypt airfare (included in cruise and land price) is $495 per person including taxes and fuel surcharges

Combinable with our special AirPlus fixed rates on International Airfare!

3 nights pre-cruise and 1-night post-cruise in Cairo in a Nile View room at the Ritz Carlton* (or similar) with daily breakfast
7-night river cruise in an elegantly appointed riverview stateroom
All fine dining in multiple venues on board, including The Chef’s Al Fresco specialty restaurant
Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
Welcome Cocktail and Gala Dinner
Nightly entertainment including a belly dance show, Galabeya Party and Darawish Show
Wellness area with fitness room, nail and hair salon, and two massage rooms offering a variety of services
A variety of included excursions each day, such as visits to the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Valley of the Kings and Queens, Karnak and Luxor temples, as well as a papyrus making class
Complimentary high-quality Wi-Fi
Transfer to and from your hotel in Cairo from the ship
The services of one of our wonderful Cruise Managers throughout your river cruise and land journey

*Hotel subject to change

AmaDahlia

The newly designed AmaDahlia offers the ultimate in travel luxury. This 72-passenger ship features a combination of amenities and design details.

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Colors of Provence

10 Nights | From Arles to Lyon Included Land Package(s): PRE CRUISE: 3 Nights Paris

Join AmaWaterways aboard the award-winning AmaKristina as we cruise along the Rhône River. Explore the cultural history of Marseille, delight in cultural lectures and live performances on board and on shore and conclude your journey in Paris, where many Black artists, writers and entertainers made their mark. Enjoy a variety of experiences exclusive to this special itinerary, such as guided tours showcasing jazz, African art and food, as well as a visit to a Senegalese WWII military cemetery, all while shining a light on Black heritage.

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DAY	DESTINATION	INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
1	Arles	River Cruise Embarkation
2	Arles	Marseille Full-Day Black Heritage Tour OR Arles Walking Tour
2	Avignon	Evening cruise to illuminated Pont d’Avignon
3	Avignon	Blachère Foundation and Alpilles OR Bike Tour Walking tour and Papal Palace Evening jazz performance
4	Viviers	Grignan excursion and truffle farm OR Walking tour OR Bike Tour
4	Tournon	Evening wine and chocolate experience
5	Tournon	Steam train ride OR Hermitage Hike & Wine Tasting History of Jazz Lecture
6	Vienne	Roman ruins walking tour ⠀⠀OR Mount Pipet hike ⠀⠀OR ViaRhôna bike tour History of the French Colonies Lecture
7	Lyon	Lyon tasting tour Beaujolais excursion and wine tasting
8	Lyon	River Cruise Dismbarkation
8	Paris	Check into your hotel
9	Paris	Exclusive Josephine Baker excursion
10	Paris	"Black History of Paris" tour
11	Paris	Return flight home

Itinerary is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the itinerary schedule provided with your final documents.

What's Included in Your River Cruise and Land Package

Combinable with our special AirPlus fixed rates on airfare!

7-night river cruise on board AmaKristina in an elegantly appointed riverview stateroom
All fine dining in multiple venues on board, including The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant
Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
Daily Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour
A variety of included excursions each day, such as guided hikes, bike rides and tasting tours
Nightly entertainment, including jazz performances
Complimentary high-quality Wi-Fi
Wellness program with daily fitness activities led by a dedicated Wellness Host
Transfer from the ship to your hotel in Paris
A 3-night stay at the Le Meridien Etoile hotel in Paris* with daily breakfast
Specially curated Josephine Baker excursion and “Black History of Paris” city tour
The services of one of our wonderful Cruise Managers throughout your river cruise and land journey

*Hotel subject to change

AmaKristina

This 156-passenger vessel boasts spacious staterooms with our exclusive Twin Balconies, a choice of dining venues, a heated pool with swim-up bar, complimentary Wi-Fi on board and more.

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Magic of Colombia

7 Nights | From Barranquilla to Cartagena Optional Land Package(s): PRE CRUISE: 3 Nights Medellín

Embrace the magic of Colombia as you explore the country along the Magdalena River during this special 7-night journey. Move to the beat of a variety of Latin American musical styles including cumbia and vallenato, and revel in exciting performances at a colorful Carnaval experience in Barranquilla just for AmaWaterways guests. Drink a steaming cup of the country’s famous coffee. Listen for the calls of distinctive birds and wildlife not found anywhere else on the planet. Discover timeless traditions while getting to know the friendly guides and residents from diverse backgrounds who live beyond the riverbanks. Enjoy the soul and spirit of Colombia as you sail this river along with AmaWaterways, the Heart of the River™.

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DAY	DESTINATION	INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
1	Barranquilla	EMBARKATION Exclusive “Carnaval” Celebration
2	Sitio Nuevo	Village Tour
3	Magangué Region	Nature Excursion
	Mompox	Exclusive Jazz Street Performance
4	Mompox	Nature Experience Historic Walking Tour with tuk tuk ride Filigree workshop
5	Mompox	Scenic cruising Exclusive cumbia performance
	Santa Barbara de Pinto	“Traditions of Pinto” experience
6	Calamar	Scenic cruising Historic tour by paola
	Mahates	Palenque cultural experience
7	Cartagena	Walled City Tour San Felipe Castle and Getsemaní Tour
8	Cartagena	DISEMBARKATION

Itinerary is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the itinerary schedule provided with your final documents.

What's Included in Your River Cruise

7-night river cruise in elegantly appointed twin-balcony stateroom
All fine dining on board
Complimentary, wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
Daily Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour
A variety of included excursions each day, including birdwatching and boat tours
Exclusive year-round Carnaval celebration in Barranquilla and cumbia performance
Nightly entertainment including cultural performances
High-quality Wi-Fi
Wellness program with daily fitness activities led by a dedicated Wellness Host
The services of one of our wonderful Cruise Managers throughout your river cruise and land journey

AmaMagdalena

This stunning newly designed river cruise ship accommodates just 60 guests and boasts twin-balcony staterooms, multiple dining venues, a heated sun-deck pool, spacious fitness room and more.

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Enticing Douro

10 Nights | Roundtrip Porto Included Land Package(s): PRE CRUISE: 3 Nights Lisbon

Explore the history of the Black and African diaspora in Lisbon and throughout Portugal along the breathtaking Douro River. Discover the African heritage and culture in Lisbon. Be treated to exclusive Brazilian and African food tastings as well as authentic Portuguese cuisine and Port during two shoreside dinners at local wine estates known as quintas. Be moved by the mournful sounds of fado music. And above all else, revel in the special feeling that comes from cruising alongside like-minded travelers with a shared heritage and experience. Stay tuned for details as we continue to curate experiences for this very special Soulful Experience in Portugal!

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DAY	DESTINATION	INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
1	Lisbon	Hotel check-in
2	Lisbon	“City of Seven Hills” tour Lisbon Historical walking tour
3	Lisbon	Royal Sintra excursion with Pena Palace visit
4	Lisbon	Transfer via motorcoach to Porto Tomar Castle visit
4	Porto	EMBARKATION
5	Regua	Mateus Palace & gardens visit
5	Pinhão	Avessada dinner
6	Pocinho	Castelo Rodrigo tour with tasting of regional fare OR Castelo Rodrigo hike with tasting of regional fare
7	Vega de Terrón	Salamanca excursion
8	Pinhão	Quinta de Avessada lunch Local quinta wine tasting
9	Regua	Lamego tour and Bôlas tasting OR Holy Staircase hike and Bôlas tasting Lunch at a local quinta
10	Porto	Porto Historical tour OR Porto hike Port Wine Cellar Tasting Porto Illuminations cruise
11	Porto	DISEMBARKATION

Itinerary is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the itinerary schedule provided with your final documents.

What's Included in Your River Cruise and Land Package

Combinable with our special AirPlus fixed rates on airfare!

A 3-night stay at the Intercontinental Lisbon* (or similar), including city tour, Royal Sintra excursion with Pena National Palace visit and daily breakfast
Transfer from your hotel in Lisbon to your ship in Porto
All fine dining on board, as well as two authentic Portuguese meals on shore
Complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
Welcome Dinner, Captains Cocktail and Gala Dinner
Guided excursions including historic walking tours, guided hikes and tastings of Port and local delicacies
Daily entertainment including cultural performances
Well-equipped fitness room
Complimentary Wi-Fi
The services of one of our wonderful Cruise Managers throughout your river cruise and land journey

*Hotel subject to change

AmaSintra

The AmaSintra brings AmaWaterways’ distinctive standard of excellence to the Douro River in Portugal. This grand 102-passenger vessel features balconies in the majority of its spacious staterooms and suites, which range up to 323 sq. ft.

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Best of Holland & Belgium

7 Nights | Roundtrip Amsterdam Optional Land Package(s): PRE CRUISE: 2 Nights Amsterdam

Gather with a community of like-minded travelers, including James Beard Award-winning chef, Alexander Smalls, to celebrate Kwanzaa and welcome the new year as you travel through the Netherlands and Belgium on this Soulful Experience cruise. Explore the architecture and artistry of castles that include Utrecht’s de Haar, Brussels’ Bouchout Castle and Ghent’s Castle of the Counts of Flanders. Discover the lesser-known Black and African past of cities like Amsterdam, Utrecht and Rotterdam. Enjoy a special Juneteenth celebration one evening on board with an outstanding menu specially curated by Alexander Smalls and prepared by AmaWaterways chefs. And ring in the New Year with our elegant gala including live music, dancing and a champagne countdown.

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DAY	DESTINATION	INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
1	Amsterdam	EMBARKATION
2	Amsterdam	Amsterdam Black Heritage Canal Cruise Scenic cruising out of Amsterdam
2	Utrecht	Hidden History walking tour ⠀⠀OR Castle de Haar visit ⠀⠀OR Utrecht urban bike tour
3	Hellevoetsluis	Cruising the Delta Zierikzee “Medieval Harbor Town” walking tour ⠀⠀OR Delta Works visit ⠀⠀OR Traditional Dutch flat-bottom boat visit ⠀⠀OR Haringvlietdam bike tour
4	Ghent	Ghent “Capital of East Flanders” walking tour and Christmas Markets ⠀⠀OR Full-day Bruges “Capital of West Flanders” walking tour with Cathedral of Our Lady visit* and Christmas Markets ⠀⠀OR Bike tour Highlights of Bruges tour ⠀⠀OR Castle of the Counts of Flanders
5	Brussels	Africa Museum in Tervuren OR Laeken Bike tour OR Belgian chocolate tasting Brussels city tour and Christmas Markets OR Bouchout Castle visit
6	Antwerp	“City of Diamonds” walking tour ⠀⠀OR Bike tour
7	Dordrecht	“Holland’s Oldest City” walking tour ⠀⠀OR Rotterdam Black History tour and Delfshaven ⠀⠀OR Bike tour Kinderdijk UNESCO Windmills ⠀⠀OR Kinderdijk bike tour
8	Amsterdam	DISEMBARKATION

*Not combinable with other tours on this day.

Itinerary is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the itinerary schedule provided with your final documents.

What's Included in Your River Cruise

Combinable with our special AirPlus fixed rates on airfare!

7-night river cruise in an elegantly appointed riverview stateroom
All fine dining in multiple venues on board, including The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant
Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
Daily Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour
A variety of included excursions each day, such as guided hikes, bike rides and tasting tours
Nightly entertainment
Complimentary high-quality Wi-Fi
Wellness program with daily fitness activities led by a dedicated Wellness Host
The services of one of our wonderful Cruise Managers throughout your river cruise and land journey
Seasonal holiday traditions on board your elegantly decorated ship, including our New Year's Eve gala celebration with champagne countdown

AmaStella

This 156-passenger vessel boasts spacious staterooms with our exclusive twin balconies, a choice of dining venues, a heated pool with swim-up bar, complimentary Wi-Fi on board and more.

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Soulful Experiences

Every Sailing, A
Juneteenth Celebration

Available Dates

Oct. 18 – 25
(LIMITED AVAILABILITY)

Nov. 11 – 21
(LIMITED AVAILABILITY)

Dec. 27 – Jan. 3
(LIMITED AVAILABILITY)