On September 23, Uniworld's S.S. Sphinx set sail on the Nile as the only luxury river cruise currently in Egypt.
"As Egypt continues to be a top trending travel destination, we're overjoyed to set sail along the famed Nile River and provide an unmatched look at the destination aboard our striking new Super Ship, the S.S. Sphinx," says Michelle Palma, North American EVP of sales for Uniworld Boutique River Cruises.
"We're excited for our guests to experience the ship as it fully embodies what they love most when sailing with us, exquisite design and experiences they won't find anywhere else."
The 42-suite river ship - all with French balconies -- offers two gourmet dining venues, including a private dining room and an al fresco dining experience on the upper deck, a swimming pool and massage room.
Known for its attention to design detail, Uniworld says its priority was to source from local artisans, embodying true Egyptian creativity and craftmanship.
"Over the past few years, our team poured their heart into sourcing the design aspects, spending weeks at a time searching the souks and bazaars to connect with local artisans and family owned furniture businesses to collaborate and bring the true spirit of Egypt to life onboard," said Ellen Bettridge, Uniworld CEO and President.
"Everything from the artwork to the ceilings to the ship's bow was thought out and sourced by the local community."
For example, the ship's ceilings were hand carved in locally sourced blonde wood; the carpets are inspired by Egyptian geometric shapes of the Pyramids; banquettes were handcrafted and upholstered in fabric sourced from a local fabric company; and the top deck is filled with blue-toned furniture with tented drapes to shade from the sun inspired by ancient Egyptian barges.
The S.S. Sphinx operates the 'Splendors of Egypt & The Nile' itinerary, a 12-day sailing starting and ending in Cairo. Guests will explore the Temple of Karnak, the world's largest ancient religious complex; visit temples dedicated to Hathor, Horus and other mythological figures; pay homage to the country's first female ruler at the Temple of Hatshepsut; step inside the famous Egyptian Museum to view ancient artifacts and much more.
As always with Uniworld, sailings are inclusive of all meals onboard; premium spirits and wine; river view accommodations; offshore excursions; airport transfers; and onboard gratuities and WiFi.
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