Nile boutique river cruise highlights include:

• The impressive temple complex of Karnak, the largest temple complex ever constructed and known to the Egyptians as “The Most Perfect of Places”

• The stunning Temple of Luxor and its breathtaking light show at night

• Dendera and the Temple of Hathor—one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt

• The Temple of Hatshepsut, rising majestically out of limestone cliffs and dedicated to Egypt’s 18th-dynasty pharaoh, who was one of a handful of female rulers in Ancient Egypt

• The fabled Valley of the Kings, where many illustrious Egyptian pharaohs were buried, including the young boy king, Tutankhamen, whose remains are still on display

• The two gigantic statues known as the Colossi of Memnon

• The impressive double-temple of Kom Ombo, the only one of its kind dedicated to two gods

• Philae Temple, dedicated to goddess Isis and constructed on the lovely island of Philae

• The awe-inspiring 3,500-year-old Temple of Abu Simbel for those taking the Jewels of Egypt, the Nile & Lake Nasser program

• Lake Nassar, created when the immense Aswan Dam was built to control Nile flooding, is one of the world’s largest man-made lakes and has stunning scenic views

All of your onshore adventures, as well as your onboard ones—such as dressing up in a traditional Egyptian Galabeya for a fun-filled evening party or being entertained by Nubian musicians—have been designed to bring you closer to the glories of one of the world’s oldest civilizations. Join Uniworld in Egypt, and uncover the pharaohs, the dynasties, the conquerors, and the mysterious forces that have shaped Egypt’s past and continue to influence its future. Experience the mythical wonders and ancient treasures of Egypt and the Nile.

Click here to view the 2012 Egypt eBrochure.