We cruised the Nile in Egypt and it CHANGED us. What you need to know!

#uniworld #SSSphinx #nilecruise
This is our ultimate review of our cruise on the Nile in Egypt in all it's jaw dropping, visceral, incredible, emotional glory. We're going to reveal all the things you'll see and do in a typical cruise from Luxor to Aswan on board Uniworlds newest ship S.S.Sphinx. Please like and subscribe. You'll not want to miss this!
00:00 Introduction
03:08 Itinerary
08:00 Accommodation
12:20 Ship Design
16:38 Food
20:31 Entertainment
26:15 Overall Experience and Egypt itself
31:23 Final Thoughts and Verdict
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We were invited on board as guests of Uniworld as Ambassadors of Panache Cruises, the UK luxury cruise provider. We paid for our own flights to Cairo, both internal flights from Cairo to Luxor, the pre and post cruise hotel stays in Cairo and the pre and post cruise land based excursions. We received no fees or remuneration for producing media during and after this voyage from either of the aforementioned companies. Any resulting videos have been produced without influence or expectation from Uniworld or Panache (they genuinely just love what we do) and we had complete editorial and artistic freedom. Neither Uniworld or Panache have had no prior preview of this content and are watching for the first time along with you. All our videos contain our personal and unbiased opinion. Please ask us if you want to know more or visit www.asa.org.uk for more information on blogger/vlogger disclosure requirements. Thank you and we hope you enjoy the content as much as we did creating it. Rich and Helen.
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[@visitwithus]

Thank you so much for watching! It really does mean the world to us! Please give this video a THUMBS UP, please SUBSCRIBE and please leave us a comment too as that's extremely important to us (and it also encourages KZbin to suggest it with other viewers who might be interested), and also we’d LOVE to hear from you. R&H x

[@marinacarmenmartinez6829]

Quería ver crucero por el Nilo. Realidad: pareja (🤵‍♂️ 🤵‍♀️) sentados estáticos en sillón 🪑🪑. Y poco video sobre el crucero ⛴️

[@gavindavis1710]

Fantastic video! From the beginning i was captivated by your naturally relaxed and professional way of delivering this information.....well done! Very informative, and a great help to all that will watch your video! Thanks both! ❤

[@visitwithus]

Thank you Gavin 😊 So glad you found it helpful and informative

[@rinac.andrews3255]

I love your videos! It allows me to see the world - something I wanted to do but cant due to health reasons so I'm living it vicariously through your channel. 🥰💞

[@visitwithus]

Thank you so much Rina. That means the world to us. Hope you have a lovely Christmas. ❤️

[@christopherclarke6642]

I’ve watched a few of your videos and really enjoy your natural and calming delivery style. You do a wonderful job of being informative without seeming scripted, and love your dynamic and how you share the narration nicely. I’ve often thought of a Nile cruise and found this video so educational.

[@visitwithus]

What a lovely comment, thank you Christopher 😊 And thank for watching 👍

[@brummienik4273]

As always, together with the other linked videos, a really informative and well crafted insight into both the ship, sights and culture. Great to see Helen practising for “Strictly”.

[@visitwithus]

Haha, doing Strictly would be a dream come true for Helen 💃 😂 Thanks you, and thanks for watching 👍😊

[@DOUGandNIKI]

We also LOVED EGYPT, we cruised on the Movenpick Nile Lily but we found it hard to find an itinerary that didn't dawdle down the Nile for a week and waste a ton of time. Ours was just a couple nights from Aswan to Luxor and then we flew from Luxor to Cairo instead of spending extra days on the river instead of exploring. But...that was hard to find. What an amazing place. Everyone should go!

[@visitwithus]

Thanks for watching and commenting guys 👍😊

[@DOUGandNIKI]

@@visitwithus Enjoyed revisiting some of the same places we had been a couple years ago! We were lucky enough to stay at both 4 Seasons in Cairo....So good!

[@loumello8813]

I agree it's a once in a lifetime visit and the ship was very beautiful, although quite different as you noted. I think it's sometimes very hard to see the dichotomies of the human condition in places like Egypt and it can be quite difficult. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@visitwithus]

Thanks Lou 😊 And thanks for watching 👍

[@youtubewatcher1135]

We loved this video. Your choice of music fits so perfectly.

[@visitwithus]

Thanks for watching and for your kind comments 👍

[@annelethamwhite417]

That's what i love about Uniworld, their ships are never subtle they are totally unique! We have done four Uniworld cruises now and are doing this one next year so thanks so much for the useful information!

[@visitwithus]

We love them too, no two ships the same ❤️ We’re on the Venezia soon - can’t wait 💙

[@annelethamwhite417]

Thats funny, we did that last September, we loved it! I personally wasn't keen on the cabin decor but the public rooms are stunning! Enjoy! Sitting up on the top deck while sailing is magical especially passing Pellegrino, make sure you film that, and the pizzas are amazing!

[@pumpkin462]

How awesome is this. What an immersion!

[@visitwithus]

Thanks for watching pumpkin462 👍😊

[@andreas4268]

Thank you for your spectacular video and review of the SS Sphinx and your Egyptian adventure! Definitely on our bucket list! 💞😊

[@visitwithus]

Thank you Andrea 😊👍

[@FraserAtSea]

I remember being in awe of this cruise on your Instagram - it's such a bucket list route for me, and this is doing it in absolute style - I love the look of it! I've always wondered about the security element of Egypt after my friends told me they had to go through airport-style security in Sharm - I guess it's just something you need to get used to... Brilliant video!

[@visitwithus]

Thanks Fraser 😊 It’s a little unnerving to begin with but you soon get used to having everything scanned wherever you go. Thanks for watching 👍

[@cazgreene3055]

Great video - we are off to Egypt for 2 weeks in August which will be immensely hot but thankfully not as humid as it gets where we live in Australia. Can I just say Rich, that your voiceover brought the narrator of the fabulous Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy straight to mind! Just made me enjoy it even more, as if I was travelling with the HG advising me of the delights of the Nile 😂❤ - well done!

[@visitwithus]

😂😂😂 Thank you Caz. Hope you had a great trip. We’re in Australia at the moment and can confirm it is very hot 🥵 😂

[@warrenlinstrom5555]

We took a cruise on the Nile almost a year to the day before the Arab Spring and it was very stressful when the tourist police asked if you wanted them to take your photo. It was with the late Thomas Cook and was fabulous. But the wake up call came at 6am everyday and most had early nights. We only got off the boat for excursions and a walk alone around Aswan. But would love to return. Another wonderfully photographed and informative video!

[@visitwithus]

Thank you Warren 😊 Thanks for watching 👍

[@Willem07]

I am doubting about going to the USA next year or Egypt, but the Nile River cruise is very nice! I am from The Netherlands myself

[@visitwithus]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@normantsul9790]

May I commend on your excellent, professional-grade video. Thank you for bringing back vivid memories. We visited Egypt March 2017 in company of 8 friends. As you said, it was unique and most of all - a lifetime experience. Egypt should certainly be on everyone’s bucket list. Although there are a lot of heritage and cultures in Europe, there is nothing like Egypt. City-wise, Cairo is quite appalling compared with normal European cities. But didn’t matter. Destinations like Giza, Karnak, and Luxor have no equals. Thanks.

[@visitwithus]

Thank you Norman 😊 As you say a once in a lifetime trip. Thanks for watching 👍

[@TraciCuthbertson]

Thank you for a great review of your experience. I'm glad I found your channel.

[@visitwithus]

Thank you for watching and THANK YOU for finding our channel - Welcome! :D

[@cruiseforever1281]

As always, you produced a fabulous video. 🙏

[@visitwithus]

So nice of you CF. Thanks so much. :)

[@jacquelinebarnard649]

Appreciate that your safety is taken seriously.

[@visitwithus]

Thanks for watching Jacqueline. Yes, that’s exactly what we thought. Safety is absolutely the utmost priority. We felt extremely safe. 🙂

[@dwalker6868]

Thank you very informative

[@visitwithus]

Glad it was helpful! thanks for watching! :D

[@xr6lad]

Lovely looking ship but I picked up on the comfort side before you mentioned it. The public area lounges/seats looked like those old horse hair padded seats: rigid and uncomfortable. Not for lingering. But it wouldn’t stop me going. Great historic country.

[@visitwithus]

Definitely shouldn’t stop you from going - it’s a very minor niggle on the grand scheme of a voyage like this 👍 Thanks for watching 😊

[@michaeljoy9061]

Another great video. Question: Are there king size beds in any of the suites?

[@visitwithus]

Thanks Michael 😊 Really not sure, sorry. We found our bed very comfortable though 👍

[@danielkinkade]

Great video! I'm doing this exact cruise in December. It appears they flew Air Arabia for the flights within Egypt. Yes?

[@visitwithus]

Yes, they did on our voyage but I think it depends on your itinerary so probably worth asking your TA. Hope you enjoy your cruise and time in Egypt. Thanks for watching 👍

[@katierowen3166]

Thank you so much for this amazing video. As much as I want to visit this part of the world along with India and such I just don’t think I can. It would be just too devastating to see children living that way.

[@visitwithus]

We know what you mean. But it does make you appreciate what you have. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍😊

[@user-ik2dl7jb3n]

How long are the Tours/excursions? do you come back to the ship for lunch. and then tour some more? Just trying to get an idea of how strenuous the days will be? Thank you

[@visitwithus]

The tours are usually 2-3 hours long (some are longer if they are further from the ship) and usually are early in the morning and mid to late afternoon (to avoid the heat of the day). You always come back to the ship for lunch which is waiting for you when you get back. There are lots of early morning starts but also plenty of time to rest in between tours. And you obviously don’t have to go on every excursion if you want some down time 👍

[@user-mv6xw5bh8l]

❤❤❤

[@visitwithus]

Thank you for watching. ☺️

[@gingernightmare9152]

The prices at Panache seem higher than anywhere else I have looked.

[@visitwithus]

That’s not something we’ve ever heard before. I’m sure they will not only price match but do you a better deal. Totally confident of that. 👍🙂

[@vinceg2534]

I thought all Uniworld cruises were all inclusive? I’m confused, I thought that was their whole gimmick?

[@visitwithus]

Generally they are, except in Egypt where, for some reason, alcohol isn’t included. Everything else the same though 👍

[@visitwithus]

You still get wine and beer with your meals though 🍷

[@BrainTwister23]

how much did you pay for the papyrus family tree souvenir

[@visitwithus]

I really can’t remember the exact cost but think it was around $50.

[@artram1655]

I paid $10 in Cairo

[@wendysoulliere1305]

How much??

[@visitwithus]

Thanks for watching. That depends who you sail with, when you go, what type of room you choose etc etc etc. 👍

[@randyv8232]

Thank you for this. Wish i could do the same trip one day too. I simply love your life!!!! Have you ever considered adoption? I'm only 45 🤣

[@visitwithus]

Haha! Thanks Randy. I'm afraid there's a bit of a queue forming for adoption. For some reason our family seems to be expanding! 😂

[@randyv8232]

@@visitwithus 😂😂😂

[@marinacarmenmartinez6829]

No 🤵‍♂️🤵‍♀️ _ YES 🌄🌅⛴️🛳🚢

[@visitwithus]

🤔 sorry you don’t like this style Marina. We haven’t abandoned the old style, we’re just mixing things up a bit 👍

[@jmw0368]

“Be prepared to share a table, because you’ll want to”…..Speak for yourself love, you don’t know what other people want? 🙄

[@visitwithus]

No need to be rude is there? 🙄

[@marinacarmenmartinez6829]

👎

[@visitwithus]

😶

[@SHADO3DMC]

Nice video, I never go with a guide, always by my self if so much better, I never book ahead, so much better than a guide, guides are rip offs $$$ and don't forget tip,tip,tip,tip,tip, I tell them in Arabic Halus! lala shukran, I made friends in Egypt and stay at there house, real Egypt. OMG 4 seasons Hotel$$$$$$$ you can stay right in front of the Pyramids $50 with breakfast and that's expensive, try it by yourselves instead of being led around.

[@visitwithus]

Thanks for watching 👍