AmaLilia will begin providing Nile River cruises in March 2024 following the success of its sister ship, AmaDahlia, which debuted in fall 2021. AmaWaterways said the new ship will offer an identical itinerary to its sibling, pairing a week-long sailing with a stay in Cairo.

With 72 passengers and 62 crew members, the new ship features a high crew to passenger ratio. AmaLilia offers 36 staterooms, including 16 spacious suites with a wealth of amenities.

On board you'll find a heated sun-deck swimming pool and bar, The Chef’s Al Fresco Restaurant, a hair and nail salon and two massage rooms. Take in scenic Nile River views in luxury, enjoy regionally inspired entertainment and savor the flavors of both local and Western cuisine on board.

Where AmaLilia sails

AmaDahlia will feature 7-night cruises along the Nile River round trip from Cairo. A highlight is the visit to Luxor on the site of ancient Thebes, the pharaohs’ capital at the height of their power during the 16th to 11th centuries B.C.

Today's city surrounds two huge surviving ancient monuments: graceful Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple, a mile north. The royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens are on the river’s west bank.

Consider a pre- or post-stay to take in the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Khufu in Giza.