Society for Pediatric Urology Surgeons
SPUS on the NILE
2026 - EGYPT
5-9 December
Welcome to Egypt!
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
It is our great pleasure and privilege to welcome you all to Egypt for this special SPUS meeting.
For both of us, this gathering is particularly meaningful, as Egypt is the country where we were born and where our roots remain. We are excited to have the opportunity to welcome our friends and colleagues to our homeland and to share with you a little of its extraordinary heritage, rich culture, and ancient civilization—a history that spans thousands of years and continues to inspire the world today.
Our hope is to make this meeting much more than a scientific gathering. Of course, we look forward to stimulating discussions, the exchange of knowledge, and the advancement of our specialty. But just as importantly, we hope to create wonderful opportunities to reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and enjoy the warmth, hospitality, and unique spirit of Egypt.
What makes this meeting especially different is that we have opened our doors not only to members of our society, but also to their families and friends. We hope this will make our time together a truly memorable experience for everyone.
Shahira and I are delighted to share this journey with you. We hope you will leave Egypt with new knowledge, lasting friendships, wonderful memories, and perhaps a little of Egypt's magic in your hearts.
Welcome to our homeland.
With warmest regards and friendship,
Tony and Shahira Khoury
LOCATION
A Journey Through Ancient Egypt
SPUS on the Nile 2026 will take us on a memorable journey through the heart of ancient Egypt, combining our scientific meeting with the extraordinary history and landscapes of the Nile Valley.
Our journey begins in Luxor on 5 December, when participants will embark on our Nile cruise boat. On 6 December, we will set sail towards Aswan, following the timeless course of the Nile, passing ancient temples, traditional villages and beautiful riverside scenery.
For those wishing to discover more of Egypt, we have arranged two additional programmes:
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Pre-SPUS Cairo Visit | 3–5 December: An opportunity to explore Egypt's vibrant capital and its remarkable historical treasures, including the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum.
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Post-SPUS Abu Simbel Visit | 9-10 December: An excursion to the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel, among Egypt's most extraordinary ancient monuments.
December is one of the most pleasant times to visit Egypt, with generally sunny days, comfortable temperatures and cooler evenings.
Daytime Nighttime
Cairo 19–23°C 10–13°C
Luxor 23–26°C 8–12°C
Aswan 24–27°C 11–14°C
Abu Simbel 23–27°C 10–14°C
WHERE TO STAY
Cairo & Luxor-Aswan & Abu Simbel
Hyatt Regency Cairo West
Pyramids Heights Business Park Km 22, Cairo–Alexandria Desert Road Giza 8655, Egypt
Telephone: +20 2 3536 9500
M/S Da VINCI - Our Boat
Abu Simbel Azal Lagoon Resort
Qesm El Wahat El Kharga, Aswan Governorate 82515, Egypt
Telephone: +201111343242
ITINERARY
CAIRO
M/S DA VINCI
Group hotel: Hyatt Regency Cairo West Wednesday, 2 December Arrival in Cairo International Airport and transfer to Hyatt Regency Cairo West. Check-in and remainder of the day at leisure. Guests requiring an airport transfer should send their flight details in advance to reservations@tarottours.com, Karim.samy@tarottours.com and Ahmed.sera@tarottours.com. Thursday, 3 December | Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara TIME TBD Full-day guided tour of the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx and Saqqara. Lunch is included. Return to the hotel after the tour. Friday, 4 December | Grand Egyptian Museum & Cairo TIME TBD Full-day guided tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo and Khan El Khalili. Lunch is included. Return to the hotel after the tour. Cairo Tours & Transfers Package: USD 385 per person to be paid at the hotel or on the boat-cash or CC Includes the arrival airport transfer, both full-day tours with lunch, and the transfer to Cairo Airport for the Luxor charter.
NILE CRUISE | LUXOR TO ASWAN | M/S DA VINCI Saturday, 5 December Cairo → Luxor / Luxor East Bank TIME TBD Transfer from Hyatt Regency Cairo West to Cairo International Airport for the charter flight to Luxor. Flight 10 am. On arrival, transfer to the Da Vinci and embark. LUNCH TIME TBD TIME TBD DEPARTURE Visit Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. Return to the Da Vinci after the visits. Nile Salon 1 (a lecture by a SPUS Member for all) Overnight: Luxor Sunday, 6 December Luxor West Bank & Sailing to Edfu BREAKFAST 1st Business Meeting SPUS 8:30 AM departure from the Da Vinci. Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, a traditional stone workshop and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the boat and sail south towards Esna, passing through the Esna Lock, before continuing to Edfu. Lunch & Dinner onboard Scientific Meeting TIME TBD Nile Salon 2 (a lecture by a SPUS Member for all) Overnight: Edfu Monday, 7 December Edfu & Kom Ombo BREAKFAST 8:30 AM departure for the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus and one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Return to the boat and continue sailing towards Kom Ombo, Lunch Scientific Program TIME TBD In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder. Return to the boat and continue towards Aswan. GALA DINNER (no dress code) Overnight: On board, sailing towards Aswan Tuesday, 8 December Aswan 8:30 AM departure from the Da Vinci. Visit Philae Temple, followed by an aromatherapy experience and a traditional felucca sailing trip on the Nile. LUNCH on board Scintific Program TIME TBD TIME TBD In the evening, visit the Aswan souks with time to explore the local shops, spices and handicrafts. DINNER on board Nile Salon 3 (a lecture by a SPUS Member for all) Overnight: Aswan
Wednesday, 9 December Aswan → Abu Simbel Breakfast on board followed by disembarkation. TIME TBD Bus departure Transfer from Aswan to Abu Simbel by private bus. TIME TBD In the evening, attend the Sound & Light Show at the Abu Simbel Temples. Overnight: Azal Hotel, Abu Simbel Thursday, 10 December | Abu Simbel → Cairo TIME TBD Early morning visit to the temples of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari at Abu Simbel. TIME TBD Afterwards, transfer to Abu Simbel Airport for the private charter flight to Cairo. Abu Simbel Services Package: Tours & Transfers-to be paid on the boat-cash or CC Price per person: 270 USD •Transfer from Aswan to Abu Simbel by bus (9th) •Sound and Light Show at Abu Simbel Temples •Early morning visit to Abu Simbel Temples
NEWS
Travel related
- Guests requiring an airport transfer should send their flight details in advance to reservations@tarottours.com, Karim.samy@tarottours.com and Ahmed.sera@tarottours.com -For online Visa's please use this website-Don't wait till the last moment https://www.visa2egypt.gov.eg/eVisa/Home;jsessionid=FNbzEue7SiTDe236jgEMVp221GlOv0KRWZGXzllU.pp-ui-02?VISTK=1W0Z-ME6S-BZOU-YYPJ-U4EW-FFHE-TOKN-WZRI-KQL0-VH66-TQBM-6AK1-ZQ1D-RBTK-JIVZ-H7OO -The entire trip will be casual and comfortable — no suits, ties or gala dinner attire needed! As luggage allowance on our charter flights is limited, please pack light. For our excursions, very comfortable walking shoes are essential, and hats and sunglasses are strongly recommended. Early December weather should be lovely: ☀️ Luxor & Aswan: approx. 22–26°C during the day, but considerably cooler in the mornings and evenings. Cairo: approx. 19–22°C during the day and cooler in the evenings. A light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings is recommended. Think casual, comfortable and light! 😊
The timings of the Scientific Program is not available. The titles are at the link above
MISC
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