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Splendors of Egypt and the Nile (Cairo to Cairo)

A 13-Day Uniworld River Cruises tour starting from $2,899

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Starting Price:	$2,899
Tour Length:	13 Days
Countries Visited:	Egypt

Single Supplement Savings
Young travelers SAVE 50% on select itineraries


More Information About This Tour:
Tour Type:	River Cruise
Tour Category:
Tour Operator:	Uniworld River Cruises
Tour Code:	UNI261-245

Cities Visited:
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Experience this amazing country in ultra-luxurious style onboard the new all-suite River Tosca. Uniworld's carefully crafted itinerary takes you to the Nile's most fascinating sites. Spend a day exploring breathtaking Karnak-the largest temple complex ever constructed. Visit Hathor, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, and the Valley of the Kings, where many illustrious pharaohs were buried. Wander around the Temple of Hatshepsut, which rises majestically out of the surrounding limestone cliffs.

• 7-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 2 Galabeya parties, and 2 Nubian shows
• Services of a Cruise Manager/Egyptologist throughout your trip
• Sightseeing on an air-conditioned motorcoach
• Scheduled air travel between Cairo/Luxor and Luxor/Cairo
• Complimentary transfers throughout your cruise/tour and on arrival and departure days
• *Hotel and ship 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, Muhammad Ali Mosque, and Egyptian Museum
Tour the Citadel of Salah al-Din, Muhammad Ali Mosque, and the Egyptian Museum. (BB)

Day 4: Fly to Luxor, cruising the Nile, Dendera
Featured Excursion: Temple of Karnak
Visit the Temple of Karnak in Luxor before boarding the River Tosca . (BB, L, D)

Day 5: Dendera, cruising the Nile, Luxor
Featured Excursion: Temple of Hathor in Dendera and Temple of Luxor
Discover the Temples of Hathor and Luxor. (BB, L, D)

Day 6: Luxor, cruising the Nile, Kom Ombo
Featured Excursion: Colossi of Memnon, Hatshepsut Temple, and Valley of the Kings
Visit the Colossi of Memnon, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Valley of the Kings. (BB, L, D)

Day 7: Kom Ombo, cruising the Nile, Aswan
Featured Excursion: Kom Ombo Temple, Aswan High Dam, and Philae Temple
Explore Kom Ombo's waterfront temple, Aswan's High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple. (BB, L, D)

Day 8: Aswan
Featured Excursion: Felucca ride, High Tea, and Philae Temple Sound andamp; Light show
Sail on a felucca before attending High Tea. During the evening, marvel at the Philae Temple's Sound andamp; Light show. (BB, L, D)

Day 9: Cruising the Nile, Edfu
Spend the day sailing to Edfu. (BB, L, D)

Day 10: Edfu, cruising the Nile, Luxor
Featured Excursion: Temple of Horus
Visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, dedicated to the falcon god. Then enjoy the scenery as you cruise back to Luxor. (BB, L, D)

Day 11: Luxor, fly to Cairo
Featured Excursion: Pyramids of Giza and Sound andamp; Light show
Disembark in Luxor, and fly to Cairo. In the evening, be awed by the magical Sound andamp; Light show that illuminates the Pyramids of Giza. (BB)

Day 12: Cairo
Featured Excursion: Guided tour of Giza, the Sphinx, and the legendary Pyramids.
Enjoy a guided tour of Giza before coming face-to-face with the enigmatic Sphinx and the magnificent Pyramids. (BB)

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

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
3/12/2010 - 3/25/2010	$3,349
5/28/2010 - 6/10/2010	$2,899
8/6/2010 - 8/19/2010	$3,099

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River Tosca

French balconies, hotel-style beds draped with the finest bed linens, a vanity with make-up mirror, generous built-in closets, a hair dryer, safe, individual temperature controls, direct-dial telephone, iPod docking station, flat-screen television with a selection of viewing choices, and a bathroom wtih elegant robes, his and her slippers, and soothing bath amenities.

Beautifully adorned lounge with full-service bar, cozy library, and elegant restaurant
Sun deck with a cabana-lined swimming pool and a rooftop bar
Fully-equipped gym and massage room
Boutique for gifts
24-hour reception service
Wireless Internet acess in public areas

Staterooms (Click thumbnails to see full size image

Suite

Suite Size:
Cat. 3, 4 = 313 sq. ft.;
Cat. 1, 2 = 355 sq. ft.;
Presidential Suite = 651 sq. ft.

Ship Facts:

Inagurated: 2009
Length: 236 ft
Width: 46 ft
Decks: 5
Staterooms: 41
Passenger Capacity: 82
Voltage: 220v

Ship Amenities:

Onboard activities include a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, equipped gym, library and gift boutique. When night falls guests will enjoy panoramic views and entertainment in the ship's elegant roof top bar.

Morning, noon and night you'll savour a parade of culinary delights. For breakfast and lunch enjoy a sumptuous hot and cold buffet. Evening reveals a romantic ambience with flawlessly prepared meals of the finest meat and seafood. All meals conclude with tantalising desserts served by your professionally trained staff.

Save up to $900 per Couple on Select Holiday River Cruises

SAVE $900 per couple on select 2010 Holiday river cruises

Pay in full at time of booking by April 30, 2010 to SAVE up to $900 per couple ($450 per person) off cruise or cruise & air rates on suites or category 1 and 2 staterooms.

This offer is available on the following itineraries:

Rhine Holiday Markets (2010)

Danube Holiday Markets (2010)

Rhine & Main Holiday Markets (2010)

European Holiday Markets (2010)

SAVE $600 per couple on select 2010 Holiday river cruises

Pay in full at time of booking by April 30, 2010 to SAVE up to $600 per couple ($300 per person) off cruise or cruise & air rates on suites or category 3, 4, and 5 staterooms.

This offer is available on the following itineraries:

Rhine Holiday Markets (2010)

Danube Holiday Markets (2010)

Rhine & Main Holiday Markets (2010)

European Holiday Markets (2010)

Young Travelers Save 50% off

Young travelers (between ages of 4 – 18) SAVE 50% off cruise only when accompanied by an adult on select itineraries and departure dates.

Offer is available on the Paris & Normandy cruise as well as Castles Along the Rhine itinerary.

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