Egypt & the Nile: A Journey into Antiquity Aboard Sanctuary Nile Adventurer

December 29, 2026 – January 9, 2027

With Christopher Noey

December 29, 2026 – January 9, 2027

Starting from

$13,999

A Journey into Antiquity Aboard Sanctuary Nile Adventurer

Celebrate the New Year among the tombs, temples, and treasures in ancient Egypt, including a four-night Nile riverboat cruise. This exclusive program offers behind-the-scenes access to several of Egypt’s legendary sites, including a guided tour of the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum, with its complete collection of Tutankhamun’s treasures, including his famous golden mask. Discover over 7,000 years of Egyptian history at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, with special access to the museum’s restoration center. In Cairo, enjoy exclusive access to iconic sites, such as the Great Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, and the tomb of Wahtye.

In Luxor, walk along the Avenue of the Sphinxes and marvel at the towering Karnak Temple. Then, board the elegantSanctuary Nile Adventurer, a 30-cabin boutique riverboat that combines contemporary style with modern Egyptian heritage, for a four-night adventure cruising the Nile River, docking to discover Egyptian wonders in historic locations, such as Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, and Abu Simbel.

Highlights

Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to witness the incredible collection of Royal Mummies, featuring an exclusive visit to the museum’s restoration lab to observe how ancient remains are preserved.
Witness the legendary Great Pyramids of Giza, the oldest of the ancient Seven Wonders, showcasing precision and ambition that remained unmatched for nearly four millennia.
Step right up to the Great Sphinx, one of the world’s largest monolithic statues, crafted around the 26th century B.C. and stretching 240 feet in length, with exclusive access.
Enjoy a VIP private access tour of the exclusive look at the tomb of Wahtye in Sakkara, discovered only a few years ago.
Take in the wonders of Luxor, Aswan while traveling down the Nile on the luxurious Sanctuary Nile Adventurer.

Lecturer

Christopher Noey

Lecturer

Christopher Noey is an art historian, author, and an Emmy award-winning producer of films on art and culture. He holds both a bachelors and masters degree in art history. At The Metropolitan Museum of Art, he created video installations for a diverse array of exhibitions including Jerusalem 1000-1400: Every People Under Heaven, and he was series director of the innovative online features 82nd & Fifth and The Artist Project, in which he interviewed 120 contemporary artists on how they are inspired by The Met and its collections. An expert in Asian and Islamic art, Mr. Noey has taught at Williams College and at the City College of New York. In the Connections episode “Tennessee,” he talks about his childhood state and the unusual places it pops up in The Met.