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This great land’s ancient past lives on in its majestic monuments and relics created by one of the most impressive civilizations history has seen. This rich history has created a tapestry of cultural and archaeological treasures unmatched anywhere – so much so that the country is home to an estimated third of the world’s antiquities. Ply the mighty Nile on the luxurious Amalilia as it flows through the heart of Egypt .
The Amalilia is the newest and one of the best boutique ships on the Nile. The ship has been decorated in a modern, comfortable style and provides a taste of genuine 5-star luxury on a timeless river.
This trip is followed by our customized 5* luxury tour of Jordan, Petra and the Dead Sea, with full details available in the Add-On section (To Be Announced).
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Whether you book directly at brandgvacations.com or through one of our travel agent partners, Brand g’s Best Price Guarantee ensures that you’ll get the best advertised rate.
If a lower fare is ever offered on the Brand g website, you can request (either directly or through your travel agent) to have that savings applied to your final payment.
Single supplement of $2,500 applies to single occupancy bookings in categories CA, CB and E.
In all other categories single pricing is two times the per person price.
Port Charges of $150 per person, pre-paid gratuities of $255 per person are additional.
A $1,500 per person deposit is required to secure your space. The balance of the trip is due 120 days prior to departure. Failure to make payment(s) in a timely manner may cause your reservation to be cancelled.
Consider purchasing travel insurance to help protect your trip. We offer travel insurance as part of a travel protection plan from Travel Insured International. Click here, or call Brand g at 952-405-9309 for pricing information. Please note, to be eligible for certain additional travel protection benefits you must purchase your plan within 21 days of the date your initial trip deposit is received.
Single occupancy pricing is double the pricing listed above
522 sq ft – Including both French and Oustide balconies, marble bathrooms with both a bathtub and multi-jet shower. Beautifully appointed with deluxe amenities, including hotel style bedding that can be converted from one to two beds, individual temperature control, safe deposit box and much more.
Single occupancy pricing is double the pricing listed above
430 sq ft – Including both French and Oustide balconies, marble bathrooms with both a bathtub and multi-jet shower. Beautifully appointed with deluxe amenities, including hotel style bedding that can be converted from one to two beds, individual temperature control, safe deposit box and much more.
Single occupancy pricing is double the pricing listed above
430 sq ft – Including both French and Oustide balconies, marble bathrooms with both a bathtub and multi-jet shower. Beautifully appointed with deluxe amenities, including hotel style bedding that can be converted from one to two beds, individual temperature control, safe deposit box and much more.
For single occupancy pricing add $2,500 to the per person pricing listed above
215 sq ft – Including a French balcony, and beautifully appointed with deluxe amenities, including hotel style bedding that can be converted from one to two beds, individual temperature control, safe deposit box and much more.
For single occupancy pricing add $2,500 to the per person pricing listed above
215 sq ft – Including a French balcony, and beautifully appointed with deluxe amenities, including hotel style bedding that can be converted from one to two beds, individual temperature control, safe deposit box and much more.
For single occupancy pricing add $2,500 to the per person pricing listed above
215 sq ft – Including a fixed window, and beautifully appointed with deluxe amenities, including hotel style bedding that can be converted from one to two beds, individual temperature control, safe deposit box and much more.
The St. Regis Cairo draws guests to the heart of Egypt’s timeless metropolis, weaving a powerful new story of luxury in the region with unprecedented local heritage and outstanding views of the Nile and Old Cairo. Their riverfront hotel stands as a pivotal landmark with its 36 stories, gracefully designed for those who are only inspired by the unexpected by the renowned architect Michael Graves. Paying homage to 362 lavishly appointed rooms, luxuriant comfort prevails with state-of-the-art facilities featuring 7 thoughtfully crafted restaurants and bars.
Room Type: Deluxe Partial Nile View Room
Dates of included stay: March 31 – April 3 and April 10 – 11, 2025
Specially curated with upscale regionally inspired décor and 41 staterooms, the AmaLilia can accommodate up to 82 guests. While staying in one of our elegantly appointed staterooms, including 13 spectacular suites ranging from 430 sq ft to 522 sq ft, guests can bask in the exquisite views of the surrounding Egyptian landscape. All suites feature an in-cabin shower and separate bathtub. All rooms are beautifully appointed with deluxe amenities, including hotel style bedding that can be converted from one to two beds, individual temperature control, safe deposit box and much more. The AmaLilia boasts a variety of included features such as an indoor lounge, fitness room, hair and nail salon, two massage rooms as well as an outdoor pool and bar.
Dates of included stay: April 3 – 10, 2025
Sunday, April 6 from Aswan during the cruise:
(You may do this tour as well as the Tea at the Cataract Hotel optional excursion)
$425 per person
As part of your Egypt & the Nile River journey, you have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit one of the world’s most magnificent archaeological treasures, Abu Simbel. This more than 3,000-year-old UNESCO World Heritage Site dedicated to Ramses II, one of the most active of Egypt’s pharaohs, also includes a smaller temple dedicated to his beloved chief wife, Queen Nefertari. Seize the day and be among an exclusive group of travelers to experience the wonders and delights of this ancient site.
Sunday, April 6 from Aswan during the cruise:
(You may do both the Abu Simbel tour and this tour)
$58 per person
There is nothing better than a good cup of tea and one of the most storied teas in Egypt was found in Aswan, in southern Egypt, at the Old Cataract Hotel, a British colonial hotel from 1899. The Old Cataract Hotel is in a grand setting perched on a granite bluff overlooking the Nile. The historic luxurious property has retained its Victorian character and has played host to a variety of luminaries and dignitaries over the years including Winston
Churchill.
Agatha Christie, once a resident of the hotel, wrote Death on the Nile while sitting on the terrace. The iconic property is surrounded by lush plants and palms and lovely landscaping including a giant fountain. While at the tea, you can sample different teas and flavors from around the world. The tea is composed of a three layer plate stand filled with goodies, including finger sandwiches, desserts and fruit. After your tea, be sure to check out the grand lobby with its historic furnishings, photos and pieces of art combining Egyptian and French influences.
Total duration of this outing is about 90 minutes.
Please contact us for availability:
April 11 – 16, 2025:
$4,899 per person double occupancy
$6,399 per person single occupancy
*Pricing is per person, based on occupancy listed above.
A deposit of $250 per person is required to secure a reservation. Pre-paid gratuities of $170 per person are additional. Final payment coincides with the Egypt program final payment date which is December 1, 2024. All reservations are subject to Brand g’s Terms and Conditions.
Experience the best of Jordan with Brand g Vacations. Witness the ancient ruins of Jerash; the historic Biblical sites of Bethany and Mt. Nebo; cross Wadi Rum by 4×4; explore fascinating Petra; and relax in the restorative, mineral-rich Dead Sea.
Day 1: April 11, 2025 – Amman, Jordan
Arrive in Amman, where our Brand g representatives will meet you and transfer you to your luxurious hotel, the St Regis, Amman. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner. (Dinner)
Accommodation: 5* Amman St Regis Hotel
Day 2: April 12, 2025 – Amman/Jerash/Amman
After breakfast, enjoy a tour of the old city of Amman exploring the Citadel and the Roman Theater, two of the most popular archaeological sites in the city.
We will continue overland to Jerash, the Graeco-Roman city [ancient Gerasa], and close second to Petra on the list of favorite destinations in Jordan. Boasting an unbroken chain of human occupation dating back more than 6,500 years and hidden for centuries in sand before being excavated and restored over the past 70 years, Jerash is a fine example of the grand, formal and provincial Roman towns found throughout the Middle East. One can walk beneath four imposing gates or down the “Street of Columns” north from the “Oval Plaza” while stepping over the tracks of chariot wheels still visible in the paving stones then drive to Amman for overnight.
Tonight, enjoy dinner on your own. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Accommodation: 5* Amman St Regis Hotel
Day 3: April 13, 2025 – Amman/Mt Nebo/Dead Sea/Petra
After breakfast, Drive to Mount Nebo, highest point in the Moabite Mountain range, offering a remarkable view of the Jordan Valley, then drive to the Dead Sea. Spend an hour or so floating and relaxing at the Dead Sea followed by lunch. Enjoy the sunshine at the lowest point on earth, while trying out the invigorating mud bath to cleanse the skin.
From here we continue to Petra and check in to the Movenpick Hotel. Tonight, we enjoy dinner together at the hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation: Movenpick Resort Hotel Petra
Day 4: April 14, 2025- Petra
After a nourishing breakfast at the hotel, we spend a full day exploring the “Rose-Red City” of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site sculpted from a mountain range by the Nabataeans in the third century BC. Visit the Temple of Winged Lions, the Corinthian Tomb and the Palace Tomb. Other major sites include the Treasury, the baths, markets and storerooms.
You’ll have time for lunch before some time to continue exploring this magnificent site at your leisure. Perhaps take a hike to the Monastery, which boasts incredible views of the rose-red canyons below.
Later, return to the Movenpick for some time to refresh before another festive included dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation: Movenpick Resort Hotel Petra
Day 5: April 15, 2025 – Petra/Wadi Rum/Amman
This morning following breakfast, we drive to Wadi Rum, a striking desert-scape also known as the “Valley of the Moon.” Traverse the desert by 4×4 in the place where Prince Faisal Bin Hussein and T.E. Lawrence based their headquarters during the Arab Revolt against the Ottomans in World War I, their exploits intrinsically woven into the history of this amazing area. See the Seven Pillars of Wisdom along with many other interesting sites.
Then drive to Madaba, “the City of Mosaics”. Madaba’s chief attraction, in the contemporary Greek Orthodox Church of St. Georg, is a wonderfully vivid, sixth-century Byzantine mosaic map showing Jerusalem and other holy site. Continue drive to Amman for overnight and a farewell dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation: 5* Amman St Regis Hotel
Day 6: April 16, 2025 – Amman – Departures
Enjoy your morning with a leisurely breakfast.
At check-out time, make the short journey back to Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport for your flight home. (Breakfast)
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Main Program
Arrival: you should schedule your flights to arrive in the Cairo Airport (CAI) by March 31, 2025.
Departure: You should schedule your flight from the Cairo Airport (CAI) anytime after 10pm on April 10th, or anytime on April 11th. Hotel check-out is at 11am.
Jordan Post-Trip Add-On
Your flight from Cairo to Amman is included as part of the Jordan add-on.
Departure: You should schedule your flight to depart from Amman, Jordan (AMM) anytime on the 16th of April.
A passport, which is valid for six months after your last date of travel, is required for this trip. Your passport must have at least two empty visa pages.
Visa Requirements – citizens of almost every country require tourist visas to enter Egypt and Jordan. Brand g Vacations will facilitate the visa process unless you choose to opt out.**
Please note, if you choose to arrive early to Cairo, and purchase extra nights through Brand g, the visa service will be provided as usual. However, if you arrive early and purchase your own pre-nights independently, whether at the St Regis or elsewhere, the visa service will not be provided, and you will need to obtain your own visa.
**Canadian citizens will need to obtain their own entry visas in advance. Please click here for more details.
Main Program
Arrival: transfers are provided from the Cairo Airport (CAI) to the St. Regis Cairo Hotel. If you arrive early to Cairo, and purchase pre-program nights at the St Regis through Brand g Vacations, your arrival transfer will be included as usual. However, if you purchase your own pre-nights directly through the hotel, or at any other property, your arrival transfers will not be included or provided.
Departure: transfers are provided from the St. Regis Cairo Hotel to the Cairo Airport (CAI). If you extend your stay in Cairo, and purchase post-program nights at the St Regis through Brand g Vacations, your departure transfer will be included as usual. However, if you purchase your own post-nights directly through the hotel, or at any other property, your arrival transfers will not be included or provided.
Jordan Post-Trip Add-On
Departure: Transfers are provided from your host hotel to the Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) on dates TBD.
Contact our team or your travel agent to ensure arrangements outside of these arrival and departure transfers will be included. Booked guests should provide their arrival and departure details 45 days prior to the trip to ensure transfer availability.
We will make every effort to accommodate special dietary requests. Please inform our office at least 45 days prior to departure of these requests.
Gratuities are customary expressions of appreciation for a job well done. It is our goal to ensure that the service you receive is as wonderful as the sites you visit. Gratuities for the included portions of this program have been pre-paid. At your own discretion you may choose to provide additional tips.
You are on vacation as the last thing we want to impose is a dress code. However it is important to know that visitors Egypt and Jordan are advised to dress modestly in public areas. We will therefore appreciate you wearing more than a thong or mankini at dinner and in public. Be as dressed up or down as you see fit as long as you are comfortable and dress appropriately for changeable weather.
For information on specific clothing that is required e.g. when visiting cold or tropical climates or a place of worship on a tour, we will let you know prior to travel.
Excursions during your travel program are mostly in groups of 25 people led by expert English speaking local guides. Utilizing wireless audio guides enables you to hear every word of your travel guide at absolutely all times. It provides maximum flexibility and convenience without missing a moment of fascinating commentary and is compatible with hearing aids.
The excursions are rated in difficulty based on the type and condition of the terrain, possible ascent/decent height as well as the total distance walked.
1/5: Very easy walking required which may include stairs and uneven surfaces.
2/5: Easy amount of walking which may include stairs and uneven surfaces.
3/5: Moderate amount of walking which will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
4/5: Moderate/hard amount of walking will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
5/5: Hard amount of walking will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Please refer to individual excursions for full details. If you need accommodations based on your abilities, contact Brand g before booking this travel program.
The comfort and safety of our guests is our first priority. Smoking is only permitted in designated area. On board the cruise, smoking is not permitted in the suites or enclosed, public areas. There is a designated smoking area on the Sun Deck. We request that you refrain from smoking during excursions.
For up to date information on the latest health and vaccination recommendations, please contact your doctor or a travel medicine specialist.
For more information, you may also visit the US Centers for Disease Controls website.
Egypt: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/egypt?s_cid=ncezid-dgmq-travel-single-001
Jordan: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/jordan?s_cid=ncezid-dgmq-travel-single-001
All our trips feature either unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks or at least drinks with included meals. All our trips include at least one tour in every port if not all-inclusive tours.
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Thank you for choosing Brand g for your vacation. To ensure that you understand the conditions of your particular vacation, please read the following policies and procedures completely. All policies and procedures are subject to change at any time at Brand g’s sole discretion without notice. Any and all information contained herein is in effect at the time of printing and is subject to change at any time.
Information contained in this document does not form part of any offer or contract. The transportation of guests and baggage on AmaWaterways’ vessels is provided solely by AmaWaterways and is governed by the terms and conditions printed on the Passage Contract. The Passage Contract will be included with your travel documents and contains complete and important information regarding cancellations, itineraries, AmaWaterways’ liability, health and immigration requirements, and other relevant terms and conditions. The terms and conditions of the Passage Contract will apply to persons who have booked a cruise regardless of whether or not they have embarked the vessel. Please read your Passage Contract carefully. To the extent that any of the information in the brochure conflicts with the terms of the Passage Contract, the terms and conditions contained in the Passage Contract shall control.
Itinerary arrival and departure times are always subject to change without notice. Brand g Vacations reserves the right to cancel, alter, advance, postpone or substitute any scheduled itinerary, substitute another vessel for the scheduled ship, or substitute or cancel scheduled ports of call, which, in its sole judgment and discretion, is justified for any reason, and to do so without liability for any loss whatsoever to guests as a result of said change(s). Additionally, AmaWaterways reserves the right to cancel reservations and bookings in the event of a full-ship charter, whether or not a deposit or full payment has been received, and in such event, AmaWaterways’ only liability will be to refund to the guest the amount it has received.
Brand g makes arrangements for transportation, only as a booking agent. In arranging for the transportation, Brand g does so with independent contractors. Brand g is not responsible for incidents such as airline cancellations, re-routings or any disruption of scheduled services or accommodation, or lost luggage.
All schedules, fares, and terms and conditions are effective as of December 2023 and supersede any schedules, prices, and terms and conditions previously published.
All fares including land and hotel, are capacity controlled, subject to change at any time with or without notice and do not guarantee availability. All are subject to change and/or cancellation without notice.
Travel documents will not be dispatched until full and final payment and passenger Contact Information has been received by Brand g and cleared. For purposes of this Agreement, Contact Information shall mean a guest’s full name, passport number, address, telephone number (land and mobile), electronic mail address and emergency contact information and any other information as requested. Brand g must be able to reach each guest’s emergency contact at any time of day. Brand g must, therefore, be provided with all information to allow them to do so (such information should include the name, address, electronic mail address (if available) and phone number (including a cell phone number if available) of a parent, guardian, spouse, domestic partner, or other person to contact in the event of an emergency. No guest will be allowed to participate in the trip unless Brand g has received all information.
Furthermore, Brand g Vacations reserves the right without liability or refund to terminate the guest’s trip for behavior that is a detrimental to themselves, staff or other guests.
Cruise Tariff
Program fares cover certain land and shipboard services including: hotel and ship suite accommodations, land excursions, onboard meals and entertainment, complimentary beverages aboard ship (including wine, beer, soft drinks, soda, water, coffee and tea (only at meals) throughout the cruise), meals and beverages on land as specified in the itinerary. All fares are quoted in US dollars, are per guest and based on double occupancy. Not included in your program tariff are: meals or beverages outside of those specified in the itinerary, fuel surcharges, laundry, purchases from the ship boutique or any item or service of a personal nature such as medical care, massages and spa treatments.
Travel Professionals
Travel agents are considered to be the agent of Passenger and not of Brand g. Brand g Vacations is not liable for any representation, act or omission of Passenger’s travel agent. Passenger’s program fare is not considered paid until Brand g receives full payment, and the amount thereof is subject to change at any time prior to Brand g’s receipt of payment. Passenger shall at all times remain liable to Brand g for the price of passage. Brand g reserves the right to refuse participation if all charges and surcharges have not been paid in advance of departure.
Deposit/Final Payment
All payments will be processed by Brand g Vacations. To reserve the trip, a $1,500 per person deposit is required at the time of booking. Full payment is due no later than 120 days prior to departure. Guests will not be permitted to change travel agents once final payment has been received. Final documentation will be issued after receipt of final payment and approximately 30 days prior to sailing. All reservations are subject to cancellation if payments are not received by the due date and are guaranteed only when paid in full 120 days prior to sailing. Reservations made within 120 days of sailing require full payment within seven days of booking or sooner, as specified by Brand g Vacations. Payments may be made by AMEX / VISA®/ MasterCard® or DISCOVER®.
Cancellations/Refunds
Should you find it necessary to cancel your reservation or any component thereof, you or your travel professional are required to contact Brand g Vacations directly by telephone as well as submit your cancellation in writing. Refunds are subject to the schedule below regardless of suite/cabin resale and cancellation charges may not be converted to future cruise credits:
Cancellation Charges:
| Days Before Departure | Per Person Charge |
| Greater than 300: (through 06/11/24) | $100 |
| 300 – 181: (06/11/24 – 10/08/24) | $500 |
| 180 – 121: (10/09/24 – 12/07/24) | $1,000 |
| 120 days or less: (12/08/24- 04/07/25) | 100% of per person charges |
Health and Medical Requirements
All guests are required to report in writing to Brand g Vacations at the time their reservation is made:
By booking passage on this program, the guest represents and warrants that he/she is physically and otherwise fit to travel, and that the guest will comply at all times with applicable rules and regulations of the program, ship and orders and instructions of the ship’s officers.
Brand g and AmaWaterways reserves the right without liability to require a guest to disembark and/or to refuse to board and transport a guest who, in the judgment of AmaWaterways or the ship’s Captain, is unfit to travel or may require care beyond that which AmaWaterways is reasonably able to provide.
AmaWaterways strongly recommends that guests are able to navigate the stairs on-board without assistance. Should guests require assistance, they must travel with someone who is able to assist them both ashore and at Onboard. AmaWaterways is unable to offer special assistance. Please note that wheel-on and/or wheel-off access is not available at ports-of-call.
Baggage
You may bring a reasonable amount of clothing and personal effects without charge. Baggage must be handled in accordance with regulations of our air and ground operators. Baggage exceeding these limitations is subject to the charges as set forth by the individual operators. Airlines are strict with baggage limitations. Guests are encouraged to contact individual airlines for weight limitations.
All baggage must be securely packed, and properly and clearly labeled. Liquid, fragile, perishable and other articles not suitably packed are transported at your own risk. AmaWaterways and Brand g are not responsible for loss or damage to baggage or any other personal item during air travel or land extension programs.
Baggage and personal belongings will be taken off the ship upon guest disembarkation. Under no circumstances will baggage be stored onboard without the owner of such baggage being on the vessel. AmaWaterways is not responsible for baggage stored in shore side facilities.
Under no circumstances may dangerous items (including but not limited to: explosives, firearms, combustible or illegal substances) be taken aboard the ship, land or air transportation. We recommend that you hand-carry travel documents (passport, visa, cruise tickets), medications and valuables. These items are the full responsibility of the guest at all times. Brand g Vacations shall not be responsible for the loss of, or damage to, such personal items.
Lost Property
Brand g Vacations may levy a charge for the return of personal items left on board or lost and subsequently found.
Travel Documents
All travel documents (air and cruise tickets, passport and medical insurance information) are the guest’s responsibility. It is also the guest’s responsibility to obtain any necessary visas and public health documents for all applicable ports and to comply with all customs requirements. Without the required documents, a guest may be denied participation and Brand g Vacations will not make a refund or be otherwise liable to any guest for such denial.
In the event that AmaWaterways or Brand g as a courtesy provides information or advice as to necessary travel documents, visas and medical inoculations, guests are still obligated to verify such information with the appropriate government authorities and we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of such information. Egypt requires passports to be valid six months beyond intended stay. Please check with the appropriate consulate for specific requirements. Security measures imposed by governments may change from time to time and each guest will be required to comply with them. As a courtesy, we will endeavor to provide each guest with notice of measures that may affect them but complying with any such requirements is the sole responsibility of each guest. Please consult your travel professional for advice on such requirements to avoid loss privileges.
Taxes, Government Fees/Quasigovernment Fees and Fuel Supplements
Brand g reserves the right to pass through to its guests (including fully paid and deposited guests) any taxes and government fees/quasi-government fees that relate specifically to a guest’s itinerary. “Taxes and Government fees/quasi-government fees” include any and all fees, charges, surcharges, tolls and taxes imposed by governmental or quasi-governmental authorities including, but not limited to, customs fees, per person berth taxes or fees, embarkation and/or disembarkation fees at ports, airline transportation fees, dockage fees, and wharfage fees.
AmaWaterways reserves the right to charge a per person fuel supplement in the event that the price of increases up to and including the day of embarkation. AmaWaterways may collect any taxes, government fees/ quasigovernment fees and fuel supplement (the “Surcharges”) at the time of booking, prior to sailing or on board the vessel, even if the cruise fare has been paid in full. Surcharges will be invoiced accordingly.
All fares, and itineraries are subject to change without notice. Additional restrictions may apply. We reserve the right to correct any errors or omissions.
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