MS Farah
MS Farah

Taste of Egypt

Fully booked
Start date
09 January 2026
Nights
9
Cruise code
WUAY-60109
Type
River
Price Type
cruise only

About the ship

Check out the Accommodation

Home Suite Home

Suite Dreams. Sweeter Mornings.

Linger a little longer by starting the day with complimentary Continental breakfast room service. With the world at your feet from your window-facing Comfort CollectionSM bed, savour the best view to sweeten your morning coffee with the widest view in river cruising.

Awaken to a New World

It's hard to tell where the luxury of your Panorama Suite ends and the world outside begins. Rise each day to your wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic window, creating the industry's only Open–Air Balcony®—with nothing between you and the view.

Consider Yourself at Home

Your choice of Comfort CollectionSM mattresses and pillows. Egyptian cotton sheets and European-style duvets. Premium L’Occitane® bath products. Plush bath towels, robes, and slippers. Marble-top bathrooms with roomy glass-enclosed showers. Fully stocked mini bar. State-of-the-art flatscreen TVs with a wealth of entertainment options, and complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi. These thoughtful amenities and spacious designs are what cruising elevated is all about. So, consider yourself at home—but with a better view!

Your Room is Ready

In addition to our award-winning Deluxe Staterooms, every Avalon European Suite Ship® includes a generous selection of our 200-square-foot Panorama SuitesSM or 300-square-foot Royal Suite—both featuring the widest views in river cruising. Avalon's innovative suite designs elevate river cruising as the only river cruise ships with beds that actually face the view—not the wall. Avalon guests actually cruise with the world at their feet beyond sumptuous Comfort CollectionSM beds and the panorama of river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony®.

Panorama & Royal Suite Amenities

In addition to the Avalon Deluxe Stateroom amenities listed below, the Panorama Suites and Royal Suites include the following additional amenities:

  • Wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic window measuring 11'x 7'
  • Wall-to-wall panoramic window opens a full 7' to create river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony
  • Open-Air Balcony with 6-person sitting area

Avalon Amenities

The following amenities are included in all three types of staterooms (Panorama Suite, Royal Suite and the Avalon Deluxe Stateroom) on an Avalon Suite Ship.

  • Comfort Collection BedsSM
  • Luxurious mattress toppers
  • Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
  • Soft & firm pillows
  • European-style duvets
  • Nightly turn-down service
  • Choice of bed configuration
  • Bedside tables with reading lamps
  • Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
  • Full-size closet mirror
  • Easy under-bed luggage storage
  • Alarm clock
  • Bathrobes & slippers
  • Individual climate control
  • Writing desk & chair
  • Flatscreen satellite TV
  • English-speaking TV and movie channels with over 50 free movie options
  • Well-stocked minibar
  • In-room safe
  • Direct-dial telephone
  • Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi
  • L'Occitane® bath products
  • Hairdryer
  • Large shower with glass door
  • Vanity and lighted makeup mirror

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Royal Suite

Room Features

  • LCD TV
  • Mini bar
  • Private safe box
  • Internet connection
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Premium hairdryer
  • Individually controlled air-conditioned system
  • Pillow menu included: choose from a range of soft, water, orthopedic, and sponge pillows.
  • French balcony

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Avalon Waterways MS Farah Deluxe Stateroom 2.jpg
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Deluxe Stateroom

Room features: 

  • LCD TV
  • Mini bar
  • Private safe box
  • Internet connection
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • French balcony
  • Premium hairdryer
  • Individually controlled air-conditioned system
  • Pillow menu included: choose from a range of soft, water, orthopedic, and sponge pillows.

Check out the Entertainment
Check out the Health & Fitness

Join us for an adventure to ancient Egypt, as well as its modern enjoyments on a Nile River cruise for the ages. Arrive in Cairo and explore the pyramids and Sphinx of Giza. See the treasures of King Tutankhamun’s tomb in Cairo’s Egyptian Museum. (Note: upon its opening the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza will replace Cairo’s Egyptian Museum in this itinerary.) In Old Cairo, visit the Alabaster Mosque, situated on the summit of the Citadel. Visit Abu Serga Church built on the spot where the Holy Family stopped and rested towards the end of their journey to Egypt. Also see the 4th century Church of the Virgin Mary (called the Hanging Church), built on the remains of an old Roman Babylon fortress. These and more exciting discoveries are to be found as you see Egypt’s incredible monuments to pharaohs and gods of Egyptian history.

Fly to Luxor to embark on your Nile River cruise. You’ll visit the monument of Karnak with its ancient Avenue of the Sphinxes and the Temple of Amun-Ra as well as Luxor Temple. Visit the valley of Kings and Valley of Queens, where the pristine tomb of King Tutankhamun was found with undisturbed riches and splendor. This incredible cruise on the Nile River takes you to amazing ancient sites, including the Temple of Edfu, twin temples at Kom Ombo, devoted to the crocodile god Sobek-Ra and the falcon god Horus. Ponder the magnitude of the task of building the pyramids with a visit to the granite quarries—where an unfinished obelisk still remains. Visit the Temple of Isis, then take a return flight to Cairo to explore the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and its Hall of Mummies before a felucca ride on the Nile and the chance to browse the bustling maze of the endless bazaar in Cairo’s medieval alleys. Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime vacation tour in Cairo, expedition to Egypt’s ancient pyramids and temples, and a Nile River cruise you’ll never forget.

Pricing

Inside
fully booked
Outside
fully booked
Balcony
fully booked
Suite
fully booked
Fly cruise
fully booked

Let's explore the world

10 days of discovery: a voyage beyond dreams
The Great Sphinx of Giza, Cairo
Day 1
Cairo, Egypt

CAIRO, EGYPT Welcome to Cairo, “Mother of the World”

The Great Sphinx of Giza, Cairo
Day 2
Cairo, Egypt

CAIRO Desert Sands and Secrets of the Sphinx

CLASSIC Enjoy a visit the Egyptian Museum. Peruse King Tutankhamun’s fabulous treasures and many other priceless artifacts of ancient Egypt.

CLASSIC Take a close-up look at one of the World’s Seven Wonders and guardian of the great pyramids, the enigmatic Sphinx, and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Cheops, with an original height of 496 feet, is the most colossal pyramid ever built, and of course enjoy the visit to the newly discovered Noble Tombs.

The Great Sphinx of Giza, Cairo
Day 3
Cairo, Egypt

CAIRO Ancient Cairo, a Boy King, and the Christ Child

CLASSIC Drive to walled city of Old Cairo, with Saladin’s 12th-century citadel, and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali. Afterwards drive to Memphis to admire the statue of Ramses II

Afterwards, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant.

CLASSIC Drive to Sakkara, a vast desert necropolis built for kings and nobles, and its “Stairway to the Sky,” the oldest of all pyramids. Also admire the special tomb of Mary Roca and the Step Pyramid of King Zoser.

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Day 4
Luxor, Egypt

Since the early steamers visited Egypt in the nineteenth century, Luxor has remained a tourist hotspot. Situated on the east side of the Nile in the centre of The Nile Valley, Luxor is an ideal location for tours and trips to surrounding places of interest.

EGLXR - Luxor - Columns by Night.jpg
Day 5
Luxor, Egypt

Since the early steamers visited Egypt in the nineteenth century, Luxor has remained a tourist hotspot. Situated on the east side of the Nile in the centre of The Nile Valley, Luxor is an ideal location for tours and trips to surrounding places of interest.

EGASW - Aswan - Ancient Temple.jpg
Day 6
Aswan, Egypt

Aswan is Egypt’s southernmost city and remains hot and dry all year round. It is considered the most picturesque setting on the Nile and serves as a base for tourist excursions to many local sites of interest.

EGASW - Aswan - Ancient Temple.jpg
Day 7
Aswan, Egypt

Aswan is Egypt’s southernmost city and remains hot and dry all year round. It is considered the most picturesque setting on the Nile and serves as a base for tourist excursions to many local sites of interest.

EGASW - Aswan - Ancient Temple.jpg
Day 8
Aswan, Egypt

Aswan is Egypt’s southernmost city and remains hot and dry all year round. It is considered the most picturesque setting on the Nile and serves as a base for tourist excursions to many local sites of interest.

The Great Sphinx of Giza, Cairo
Day 9
Cairo, Egypt

CAIRO Amazing Civilization and Marketplace Mazes

CLASSIC Start the day with a guided tour of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. No visit would be complete without time to experience the Royal Mummies’ Hall, considered the crown jewel of the museum.

CLASSIC Drive to “Coptic Cairo” to Abu Serga Church, not only the oldest church in Egypt but built on the spot where the Holy Family stopped and rested towards the end of their journey to Egypt. Proceed to visit the hanging church, which dates back to the fourth century, built on the remains of an old Roman Babylon fortress. Walk to see Cairo’s oldest Jewish synagogue, founded in the 9th century.

CLASSIC Take in a full panoramic view of Cairo from the Nile River—on board a traditional wooden sailing vessel (Felucca) and enjoy a typical Egyptian light lunch.

CLASSIC Browse the maze of shops in the vast labyrinths of the Khan al Khali Souk bazaar and Medieval alleyways.

This evening, consider attending an Optional Dinner Cruise on the Nile to celebrate your Egyptian adventure.

The Great Sphinx of Giza, Cairo
Day 10
Cairo, Egypt

CAIRO Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

MS Farah
MS Farah

Taste of Egypt

Fully booked
Start date
09 January 2026
Nights
9
Cruise code
WUAY-60109
Type
River
Price Type
cruise only

Pricing

Inside
fully booked
Outside
fully booked
Balcony
fully booked
Suite
fully booked
Fly cruise
fully booked

About the ship

Check out the Accommodation

Home Suite Home

Suite Dreams. Sweeter Mornings.

Linger a little longer by starting the day with complimentary Continental breakfast room service. With the world at your feet from your window-facing Comfort CollectionSM bed, savour the best view to sweeten your morning coffee with the widest view in river cruising.

Awaken to a New World

It's hard to tell where the luxury of your Panorama Suite ends and the world outside begins. Rise each day to your wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic window, creating the industry's only Open–Air Balcony®—with nothing between you and the view.

Consider Yourself at Home

Your choice of Comfort CollectionSM mattresses and pillows. Egyptian cotton sheets and European-style duvets. Premium L’Occitane® bath products. Plush bath towels, robes, and slippers. Marble-top bathrooms with roomy glass-enclosed showers. Fully stocked mini bar. State-of-the-art flatscreen TVs with a wealth of entertainment options, and complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi. These thoughtful amenities and spacious designs are what cruising elevated is all about. So, consider yourself at home—but with a better view!

Your Room is Ready

In addition to our award-winning Deluxe Staterooms, every Avalon European Suite Ship® includes a generous selection of our 200-square-foot Panorama SuitesSM or 300-square-foot Royal Suite—both featuring the widest views in river cruising. Avalon's innovative suite designs elevate river cruising as the only river cruise ships with beds that actually face the view—not the wall. Avalon guests actually cruise with the world at their feet beyond sumptuous Comfort CollectionSM beds and the panorama of river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony®.

Panorama & Royal Suite Amenities

In addition to the Avalon Deluxe Stateroom amenities listed below, the Panorama Suites and Royal Suites include the following additional amenities:

  • Wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic window measuring 11'x 7'
  • Wall-to-wall panoramic window opens a full 7' to create river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony
  • Open-Air Balcony with 6-person sitting area

Avalon Amenities

The following amenities are included in all three types of staterooms (Panorama Suite, Royal Suite and the Avalon Deluxe Stateroom) on an Avalon Suite Ship.

  • Comfort Collection BedsSM
  • Luxurious mattress toppers
  • Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
  • Soft & firm pillows
  • European-style duvets
  • Nightly turn-down service
  • Choice of bed configuration
  • Bedside tables with reading lamps
  • Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
  • Full-size closet mirror
  • Easy under-bed luggage storage
  • Alarm clock
  • Bathrobes & slippers
  • Individual climate control
  • Writing desk & chair
  • Flatscreen satellite TV
  • English-speaking TV and movie channels with over 50 free movie options
  • Well-stocked minibar
  • In-room safe
  • Direct-dial telephone
  • Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi
  • L'Occitane® bath products
  • Hairdryer
  • Large shower with glass door
  • Vanity and lighted makeup mirror

Avalon Waterways, MS Farah, Accommodation 3.jpg
Avalon Waterways MS Farah Suite 2.jpg
Avalon Waterways MS Farah Suite 1.jpg
Royal Suite

Room Features

  • LCD TV
  • Mini bar
  • Private safe box
  • Internet connection
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Premium hairdryer
  • Individually controlled air-conditioned system
  • Pillow menu included: choose from a range of soft, water, orthopedic, and sponge pillows.
  • French balcony

Avalon Waterways MS Farah Deluxe Stateroom 1.jpg
Avalon Waterways MS Farah Deluxe Stateroom 2.jpg
Avalon Waterways MS Farah Deluxe Stateroom Bathroom.jpg
Deluxe Stateroom

Room features: 

  • LCD TV
  • Mini bar
  • Private safe box
  • Internet connection
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • French balcony
  • Premium hairdryer
  • Individually controlled air-conditioned system
  • Pillow menu included: choose from a range of soft, water, orthopedic, and sponge pillows.

Check out the Entertainment
Check out the Health & Fitness

Let's explore the world

10 days of discovery: a voyage beyond dreams
The Great Sphinx of Giza, Cairo
Day 1
Cairo, Egypt

CAIRO, EGYPT Welcome to Cairo, “Mother of the World”

The Great Sphinx of Giza, Cairo
Day 2
Cairo, Egypt

CAIRO Desert Sands and Secrets of the Sphinx

CLASSIC Enjoy a visit the Egyptian Museum. Peruse King Tutankhamun’s fabulous treasures and many other priceless artifacts of ancient Egypt.

CLASSIC Take a close-up look at one of the World’s Seven Wonders and guardian of the great pyramids, the enigmatic Sphinx, and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Cheops, with an original height of 496 feet, is the most colossal pyramid ever built, and of course enjoy the visit to the newly discovered Noble Tombs.

The Great Sphinx of Giza, Cairo
Day 3
Cairo, Egypt

CAIRO Ancient Cairo, a Boy King, and the Christ Child

CLASSIC Drive to walled city of Old Cairo, with Saladin’s 12th-century citadel, and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali. Afterwards drive to Memphis to admire the statue of Ramses II

Afterwards, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant.

CLASSIC Drive to Sakkara, a vast desert necropolis built for kings and nobles, and its “Stairway to the Sky,” the oldest of all pyramids. Also admire the special tomb of Mary Roca and the Step Pyramid of King Zoser.

EGLXR - Luxor - Columns by Night.jpg
Day 4
Luxor, Egypt

Since the early steamers visited Egypt in the nineteenth century, Luxor has remained a tourist hotspot. Situated on the east side of the Nile in the centre of The Nile Valley, Luxor is an ideal location for tours and trips to surrounding places of interest.

EGLXR - Luxor - Columns by Night.jpg
Day 5
Luxor, Egypt

Since the early steamers visited Egypt in the nineteenth century, Luxor has remained a tourist hotspot. Situated on the east side of the Nile in the centre of The Nile Valley, Luxor is an ideal location for tours and trips to surrounding places of interest.

EGASW - Aswan - Ancient Temple.jpg
Day 6
Aswan, Egypt

Aswan is Egypt’s southernmost city and remains hot and dry all year round. It is considered the most picturesque setting on the Nile and serves as a base for tourist excursions to many local sites of interest.

EGASW - Aswan - Ancient Temple.jpg
Day 7
Aswan, Egypt

Aswan is Egypt’s southernmost city and remains hot and dry all year round. It is considered the most picturesque setting on the Nile and serves as a base for tourist excursions to many local sites of interest.

EGASW - Aswan - Ancient Temple.jpg
Day 8
Aswan, Egypt

Aswan is Egypt’s southernmost city and remains hot and dry all year round. It is considered the most picturesque setting on the Nile and serves as a base for tourist excursions to many local sites of interest.

The Great Sphinx of Giza, Cairo
Day 9
Cairo, Egypt

CAIRO Amazing Civilization and Marketplace Mazes

CLASSIC Start the day with a guided tour of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. No visit would be complete without time to experience the Royal Mummies’ Hall, considered the crown jewel of the museum.

CLASSIC Drive to “Coptic Cairo” to Abu Serga Church, not only the oldest church in Egypt but built on the spot where the Holy Family stopped and rested towards the end of their journey to Egypt. Proceed to visit the hanging church, which dates back to the fourth century, built on the remains of an old Roman Babylon fortress. Walk to see Cairo’s oldest Jewish synagogue, founded in the 9th century.

CLASSIC Take in a full panoramic view of Cairo from the Nile River—on board a traditional wooden sailing vessel (Felucca) and enjoy a typical Egyptian light lunch.

CLASSIC Browse the maze of shops in the vast labyrinths of the Khan al Khali Souk bazaar and Medieval alleyways.

This evening, consider attending an Optional Dinner Cruise on the Nile to celebrate your Egyptian adventure.

The Great Sphinx of Giza, Cairo
Day 10
Cairo, Egypt

CAIRO Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

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