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Splendors of Egypt 13 days Cairo to Cairo

Imagine sailing down the Nile in a style once reserved for pharaohs and their queens
Now you have the opportunity to experience this great land, its culture and its history on a seven-night cruise that takes you along the riverbanks of the Nile. Travel in style onboard the 5-Star, five-story MS Miriam with lovely riverview staterooms, a plush lounge and sun deck. From the impressive temple complex of Karnak, to the Temple of Hatshepsut and the fabled Valley of the Kings, you will be amazed every step of the way. With professional guides sharing insight into the places you will be visiting, you’ll have the most well-rounded travel experience possible.

Explore cosmopolitan Cairo
You’ll also spend a total of four nights in Cairo where you’ll be taken to the famous Egyptian Museum to see the treasures recovered from the tomb of King Tut. You’ll journey to the mighty Pyramids of Giza and the very face of ancient Egypt, the Sphinx. Stand in awe as you witness these extraordinary creations that define Egypt – a land of complexity, marvels, and mythology.

Who will enjoy this cruise: Most people are attracted to this tour by the prospect of eight days aboard a luxury Nile River cruise ship, with ever-changing scenery and frequent stops at ancient monuments. It also suits those with an interest in ancient history and those who wish to experience Egypt in a relaxed and refined way.

Included Features
  • 7-night Nile Grand River Cruise on MS Miriam or similar vessel *

  • 4 nights in a deluxe hotel with all service charges, taxes and porterage included *

  • Scheduled air travel between Cairo and Luxor

  • Sightseeing on an air-conditioned motorcoach

  • Exciting tours fully hosted by English-speaking guides

  • Complimentary arrival and departure transfers between Cairo airport and your hotel

  • Egyptian dinner and Galabeya party with entertainment onboard the ship

* Ship and hotel are subject to change.

Pricing
Pricing Details Per Person
    Cruise & Air
Dept Date Cruise Only NYC from CHI from LAX from
Mar 31, 2008 $2,049 $3,399 $3,579 $3,649
Apr 7, 2008 $2,049 $3,419 $3,599 $3,669
Apr 14, 2008 $2,049 $3,419 $3,599 $3,669
Apr 21, 2008 $2,049 $3,419 $3,599 $3,669
Apr 28, 2008 $2,049 $3,419 $3,599 $3,669
May 5, 2008 $1,999 $3,369 $3,549 $3,619
May 12, 2008 $1,999 $3,369 $3,549 $3,619
May 19, 2008 $1,999 $3,699 $3,879 $3,949
May 26, 2008 $1,999 $3,699 $3,879 $3,949
Jun 2, 2008 $1,999 $3,699 $3,879 $3,949
Jun 9, 2008 $1,999 $3,699 $3,879 $3,949
Jun 16, 2008 $1,999 $3,699 $3,879 $3,949
Jun 23, 2008 $1,999 $3,699 $3,879 $3,949
Jun 30, 2008 $1,999 $3,699 $3,879 $3,949
Jul 7, 2008 $1,999 $3,699 $3,879 $3,949
Jul 14, 2008 $1,999 $3,699 $3,879 $3,949
Jul 21, 2008 $2,049 $3,749 $3,929 $3,999
Jul 28, 2008 $2,049 $3,419 $3,599 $3,669
Aug 4, 2008 $2,099 $3,469 $3,649 $3,719
Aug 11, 2008 $2,099 $3,469 $3,649 $3,719
Aug 18, 2008 $2,099 $3,469 $3,649 $3,719
Aug 25, 2008 $2,099 $3,469 $3,649 $3,719
Sep 1, 2008 $1,999 $3,369 $3,549 $3,619
Sep 8, 2008 $1,999 $3,369 $3,549 $3,619
Sep 15, 2008 $1,999 $3,369 $3,549 $3,619
Sep 22, 2008 $2,049 $3,419 $3,599 $3,669
Sep 29, 2008 $2,099 $3,469 $3,649 $3,719
Oct 6, 2008 $2,099 $3,469 $3,649 $3,719
Oct 13, 2008 $2,099 $3,469 $3,649 $3,719
Oct 20, 2008 $2,099 $3,469 $3,649 $3,719
Oct 27, 2008 $2,349 $3,699 $3,879 $3,949
Nov 3, 2008 $2,349 $3,699 $3,879 $3,949
Nov 10, 2008 $2,349 $3,699 $3,879 $3,949
Nov 17, 2008 $2,349 $3,699 $3,879 $3,949
Nov 24, 2008 $2,349 $3,699 $3,879 $3,949
Dec 1, 2008 $2,349 $3,699 $3,879 $3,949
Dec 8, 2008 $2,349 $3,699 $3,879 $3,949
Dec 15, 2008 $2,359 $4,059 $4,239 $4,309
Dec 22, 2008 $2,399 $4,099 $4,279 $4,349
Dec 29, 2008 $2,359 $3,709 $3,889 $3,959
Jan 5, 2009 $2,359 $3,709 $3,889 $3,959
Jan 12, 2009 $2,359 $3,709 $3,889 $3,959
Jan 19, 2009 $2,359 $3,709 $3,889 $3,959
Jan 26, 2009 $2,359 $3,709 $3,889 $3,959
Feb 2, 2009 $2,359 $3,709 $3,889 $3,959

Port Charges: $0 (Cairo to Cairo)
A limited number of singles may be available in certain categories on certain vessels for an additional supplement. Please inquire.
†Cruise/Air prices include airline fuel surcharges. Government taxes and fees are additional and restrictions apply. Availability of airfares is limited.

Itinerary
DAY 1: Depart Home Gateway City to Cairo

DAY 2: Cairo
Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the Cairo Marriott. Note: Hotel is subject to change.

DAY 3: Cairo
Featured Excursion: Citadel of Salah al-Din, Muhammad Ali Mosque, Egyptian Museum, evening Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids in Giza. Your tour of this historic city begins with a visit to the Citadel of Salah al-Din for breathtaking views of Cairo. Salah al-Din built the Citadel in the 12th century to defend Cairo from the armies of the Crusaders and to become the center of his government. Muhammad Ali restored the walls of the Citadel and built numerous palaces, schools, and government buildings. His masterpiece was the great mosque, which you’ll visit next. In the afternoon, visit the Egyptian Museum, an unrivaled warehouse of Pharaonic treasures. The museum exhibits over 120,000 objects, including the remarkable artifacts recovered by archeologist Howard Carter from the tomb of King Tutankhamun. In the evening, attend the magical Sound and Light Show which illuminates the ancient history of the Pyramids in Giza. (BB)

DAY 4: Fly to Luxor (embark), Cruising the Nile to Dendera
Featured Excursion: Visit the temple at Karnak. Fly to Luxor in the morning and visit the temple complex of Karnak with its avenues of sphinxes and halls of gigantic columns. Then board your 5-Star cruise ship and set sail for Dendera. Cruise Ship: MS Miriam (BB, L, D) Note: Cruise ship is subject to change.

DAY 5: Cruising the Nile to Luxor
Featured Excursion: Dendera Temple Complex and horse and carriage ride to the Temple of Luxor. In the morning, visit the Temple of Hathor in Dendera, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, which contains a rare depiction of Cleopatra and her son Caesarion. The cruise returns to Luxor where you are at leisure until the early evening when you take a horse and carriage ride to the ancient Temple of Luxor. (BB, L, D)

DAY 6: Cruising the Nile to Edfu
Featured Excursion: Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon. Board your motorcoach and travel to the West Bank of the Nile to see the two gigantic statues known as the Colossi of Memnon. Next, visit the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings, where many illustrious Pharaohs were buried. (BB, L, D)

DAY 7: Cruising the Nile to Aswan
Featured Excursion: Visit Temple of Horus at Edfu, and enjoy an Egyptian Dinner and Galabeya Party onboard the ship. In the morning visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, dedicated to the Falcon God. After exploring this fascinating site, continue your cruise to Aswan. Tonight, don your Galabeyas (traditional Egyptian attire) for a fun-filled Egyptian dinner and Galabeya Party, including typical Egyptian music and activities. (BB, L, D)

DAY 8: Aswan
Featured Excursion: Take a motorboat to the Temple of Isis and sail in a traditional Nile felucca, experience a Nubian show onboard, and enjoy High Tea at the Old Cataract Hotel. Visit the Aswan High Dam and Granite Quarries to see the enormous Unfinished Obelisk. Travel by motorboat to the Temple of Isis, rising from the waters of the Nile on the Island of Philae. Later, return to Aswan to sail in a traditional Nile felucca around Aswan’s Botanical Gardens. Enjoy a Sound and Light show at the Temple of Isis. Onboard the ship, enjoy a typical Nubian folkloric show with a live band playing Nubian music. (BB, L, D)

DAY 9: Cruising the Nile to Kom Ombo
Featured Excursion: Sail to Kom Ombo to visit the temple dedicated to Sobek. Irresistible Optional Tour: Visit awe-inspiring Abu Simbel. Spend the morning at leisure in Aswan, or join us on our exciting optional excursion to the Temples of Abu Simbel. In the afternoon, sail to Kom Ombo to visit the temple dedicated to the Crocodile God, Sobek. (BB, L, D)

DAY 10: Cruising the Nile to Luxor
Spend the day onboard the beautiful MS Miriam, enjoying the scenery as we cruise back to Luxor. (BB, L, D)

DAY 11: Luxor (disembark), fly to Cairo
Disembark in Luxor and transfer to the airport for your return flight to Cairo. The evening is at leisure. Hotel: Cairo Marriott (BB) Note: Hotel is subject to change

DAY 12: Cairo
Featured Excursion: A guided tour of Giza, the Sphinx and the legendary Pyramids
Drive out to Memphis to admire the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx. Nearby at Sakkara, view the Step Pyramid of Zoser I; dating from the 27th century BC, it is the oldest in the world. You’ll then enjoy a guided tour of Giza where you will see the enigmatic Sphinx and the magnificent Pyramids. (BB)

DAY 13: Cairo, transfer to airport
Check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight home. Or extend your stay with an optional extension to Jordan. (BB)
Extend your vacation

Petra and Amman, Jordan

Extend your Splendors of Egypt vacation with this exciting post-optional extension:

Start your Jordan journey in the kingdom’s capital, the city of Amman. Travel north to discover the treasures of Jerash, also known as the “Pompeii of the Middle East.”

The most exciting part of your stay in Jordan will undoubtedly be your first glimpse of the lost city of Petra, hewn from rose-colored sandstone. And this year you have another reason to add Jordan to your list of destinations. On July 7, 2007, the new Seven Wonders of the World were announced. Over 100 million people in 200 countries voted, and Petra – the Red Rose City – was nominated and won as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. You’ll walk through the narrow, three-quarter mile desert canyon known as the “siq.” Then majestically appearing before you, gaze upon the legendary Khazneh, the Treasury.

Continue along the King’s Highway, where you’ll see a 6th-century mosaic, the only surviving map of the ancient Holy Lands, in Madaba, and then visit Mount Nebo, where Moses sighted the Holy Land.

Jordan Itinerary:

  • Day 1: Cairo – Fly to Amman

  • Day 2: Amman – Travel to Petra

  • Days 3 – 4: Petra

  • Day 5: Petra – Return to Amman

  • Day 6: Amman – Depart

Jordan Package includes:

  • Flight from Cairo to Amman

  • 5 nights in deluxe hotels

  • Breakfast and dinner daily

  • Fully-escorted tours with English-speaking guides

  • All transportation on the tour

  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

  • All transfers

Only $1,299 per person

(single supplement $269)

Please Note: This program is available only as a post-cruise extension on Splendors of Egypt.

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