Jewels of Egypt, the Nile, and Lake Nasser (Cairo to Cairo)

A 13-Day Uniworld River Cruises tour starting from $2,999

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Tour Length: 13 Days
Countries Visited: Egypt
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Tour Operator: Uniworld River Cruises
Tour Code: UNI259-244
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Perfectly designed to blend the wonders of ancient and modern Egypt-as well as showcase the country's greatest natural and manmade treasures-this cruise/tour package takes you across beautiful Lake Nasser to see mighty Abu Simbel, down the legendary Nile River, and into the heart of bustling Cairo.

 
 •  4-night Lake Nasser cruise (including Abu Simbel) onboard the Prince Abbas or similar vessel*
 •  3-night Nile River cruise onboard the ultra-luxurious River Tosca , including an elegantly appointed riverview suite with a French balcony and fine amenities*
 •  4 nights at the deluxe Cairo Marriott Hotel and Omar Khayyam Casino with a room overlooking the Nile, including all service charges, taxes, porterage, and buffet breakfast*
 •  All meals onboard
 •  Captivating excursions, fully hosted by English-speaking local guides
 •  Exciting onboard entertainment, including a Galabeya party and a Nubian show
 •  Services of a Cruise Manager/Egyptologist throughout your trip
 •  Scheduled air travel Cairo/Aswan - Abu Simbel/Aswan - Luxor/Cairo
 •  Complimentary transfers throughout your cruise/tour, and on arrival and departure days
 •  *Ships and hotel are subject to change.

 

 •  4-night Lake Nasser cruise (including Abu Simbel) onboard the Prince Abbas or similar vessel*
 •  3-night Nile River cruise onboard the ultra-luxurious River Tosca , including an elegantly appointed riverview suite with a French balcony and fine amenities*
 •  4 nights at the deluxe Cairo Marriott Hotel and Omar Khayyam Casino with a room overlooking the Nile, including all service charges, taxes, porterage, and buffet breakfast*
 •  All meals onboard
 •  Captivating excursions, fully hosted by English-speaking local guides
 •  Exciting onboard entertainment, including a Galabeya party and a Nubian show
 •  Services of a Cruise Manager/Egyptologist throughout your trip
 •  Scheduled air travel Cairo/Aswan - Abu Simbel/Aswan - Luxor/Cairo
 •  Complimentary transfers throughout your cruise/tour, and on arrival and departure days
 •  *Ships and hotel are subject to change.
 
Day 1: Depart home gateway city to Cairo


Day 2: Cairo
Be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transfer to the Cairo Marriott and Casino Hotel.* * An upgrade will be available from the Cairo Marriott to the Four Seasons Nile Plaza Hotel in Cairo for $799 per person, based on double occupancy; $1,599 for a single. Price is based on the Nile view room.

Day 3: Cairo
Featured Excursion: Citadel of Salah al-Din, Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Egyptian Museum, and Khan el-Khalili bazaar
Tour the Citadel of Salah al-Din, the great Mosque of Muhammad Ali, the Egyptian Museum, and Khan el-Khalili Bazaar. (BB)

Day 4: Cairo
Featured Excursion: Guided tour of Giza, the Sphinx, and the legendary Pyramids
Come face-to-face with the enigmatic Sphinx and the mighty Pyramids on a guided tour of Giza. (BB)

Day 5: Cairo, fly to Aswan
Fly to Aswan to embark on your Lake Nasser cruise onboard the Prince Abbas . (BB, L, D)

Day 6: Aswan, cruising Lake Nasser, Kalabsha
Featured Excursion: Kalabsha TempleVisit Kalabsha Temple, the largest preserved temple in Nubia. (BB, L, D)
Visit Kalabsha Temple, the largest preserved temple in Nubia. (BB, L, D)

Day 7: Wadi El Seboua, cruising Lake Nasser, Amada
Featured Excursion: Wadi El Seboua, Dakka and Amada Temples
Enjoy time at Wadi El Seboua before cruising to the Amada and Dakka Temples. (BB, L, D)

Day 8: Amada, Kasr Ibrim, Abu Simbel
Featured Excursion: Temples of Abu Simbel and Sound andamp; Light show
Explore Abu Simbel with its 3,200-year-old statues, and then enjoy an evening Sound andamp; Light show. (BB, L, D)

Day 9: Abu Simbel, fly to Aswan
Featured Excursion: Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple
Marvel at the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple. Then board the River Tosca to sail along the Nile. (BB, L, D)

Day 10: Aswan, cruising the Nile, Kom Ombo, Edfu
Featured Excursion: Kom Ombo Temple
You'll sail to Kom Ombo to visit the city's spectacular waterfront temple. (BB, L, D)

Day 11: Edfu, cruising the Nile, Luxor
Featured Excursion: Edfu and Luxor Temples
Spend time at the Temple of Edfu and Temple of Luxor. (BB, L, D)

Day 12: Luxor, fly to Cairo
Featured Excursion: Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, and Temple of Karnak
Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnom, and Karnak Temple before flying back to Cairo. (BB)

Day 13: Depart Cairo
Transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight home. (BB)

 

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Prince Abbas

The Prince Abbas, a five-star deluxe Lake Nasser cruise ship, is an extremely comfortable ship with lovely lounges, a restaurant, a library, a gym, and a sun deck with a plunge pool and Jacuzzi. The spacious staterooms have private bathrooms with showers, and offer great views of Lake Nasser.

Prince Abbas

Staterooms (Click thumbnails to see full size image

Standard Stateroom
Standard Stateroom

Standard Stateroom

Standard Stateroom: 226 sq. ft

All Staterooms have views of Lake Nasser and are comfortably appointed with a private bathroom


Ship Facts:

  • Inagurated: 1998
  • Length: 280.5 ft. (85.5 m.)
  • Width: 50.9 ft. (15.5 m.)
  • Staterooms: 70
  • Passenger Capacity: 140
  • Voltage: 220v

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