As travels to Egypt are on the rise, leading river cruise line AmaWaterways unveiled a new optional land package in Alexandria, Egypt, designed to complement its popular Secrets of Egypt & the Nile itinerary. Available to experience starting September 2025, this three-night post-cruise extension offers guests an immersive journey into the cultural and historical richness of Alexandria, the legendary coastal city where Cleopatra once reigned.

The Alexandria Land Package adds two nights in Alexandria and one night in Cairo following the cruise and land journey that is part of AmaWaterways’ 11-night Secrets of Egypt & the Nile itinerary. Travelers will stay at the Four Seasons Hotel in Alexandria and explore the city’s most iconic sites, including roman antiquities and ancient catacombs, the beautifully restored Citadel of Qaitbay, a 15th-century fortress on the Mediterranean, as well as a visit to Wadi El Natrun, one of Egypt’s most sacred Coptic pilgrimage destinations. The package concludes with a one-night stay at Le Méridien Cairo Airport Hotel before international departure.

Every AmaWaterways land package includes daily breakfast at the hotel and enriching city tours and excursions, convenient transfers and luggage service between hotel and river cruise ship, and the services of an AmaWaterways Cruise Manager throughout their river cruise and land journey.

This new experience enhances the Secrets of Egypt & the Nile program, which includes a 7-night river cruise roundtrip from Luxor aboard either AmaLilia or AmaDahlia, plus a 4-night Cairo stay—comprised of three nights before the cruise and one night after. Guests sail along the legendary Nile in comfort, discovering ancient sites like the Temple of Luxor and Valley of the Kings with expert Egyptologists as guides, and enjoying luxurious accommodations such as The St. Regis Cairo or The Ritz-Carlton Cairo, depending on the ship.

The optional Alexandria land extension can be added to sailings from September through June, aligning with the existing cruise season. As a bonus, guests who book by June 30, 2025, can enjoy Complimentary Roundtrip Airfare from major U.S and Canadian gateways on select 2025 and 2026 departures, with the option to upgrade to Premium or Business Class.