Jewels of Egypt, the Nile, & Lake Nasser

13 Days Cairo/Cairo

CRUISE HIGHLISTS INCLUDE:

• A 3-night Nile River cruise on board the ultra-luxurious NEW River Tosca, including an elegantly appointed riverview suite with a French balcony and fine amenities*
• A 4-night Lake Nasser cruise on board the Prince Abbas or similar vessel*
• 4 nights at the deluxe Marriott Hotel and Casino with a room overlooking the Nile, including all service charges, taxes, and porterage*
• 11 buffet breakfasts, 7 lunches, and 7 dinners
• Scheduled air travel Cairo/Aswan - Abu Simbel/Aswan - Luxor/Cairo, plus all transfers
• Captivating excursions, fully hosted by English-speaking local guides
• Sightseeing on an air-conditioned motorcoach
• Complimentary transfers throughout your cruise/tour and on arrival and departure days
• Exciting onboard entertainment, including an Egyptian dinner and Galabeya party, and a Nubian show

ITINERARY

• Depart home gateway city to Cairo Departing Flight
• DAY 2: Cairo
  Featured Excursion: Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the Marriott Hotel.
• DAY 3: Cairo
  Featured Excursion: Citadel of Salah al-Din, Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Egyptian Museum, and Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
  Begin today’s tour of this historic city 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 Pasha restored the walls of the Citadel and built numerous palaces, schools, and government buildings in the 19th century. His masterpiece was the great mosque, which you’ll see next. You’ll also have time to visit the famous Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, where you can put your bargaining skills to the test. In the afternoon, spend time at 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. (BB)
• DAY 4: Cairo
  Featured Excursion: The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
  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. You’ll also get to visit the inside of a smaller pyramid. (BB)
• DAY 5: Cairo, fly to Aswan
  Featured Excursion: Fly from Cairo to Aswan where you’ll embark on your Lake Nasser cruise on board the Prince Abbas. (BB, L, D)
• DAY 6: Aswan, cruising Lake Nasser, Kalabsha
  Featured Excursion: Kalabsha Temple
  Visit Kalabsha Temple, the largest preserved temple in Nubia. Relax on board for a full-day cruise on Lake Nasser as we travel to Wadi El Seboua. (BB, L, D)
• DAY 7: Wadi El Seboua, cruising Lake Nasser, Amada
  Featured Excursion: Wadi El Seboua, Dakka, and Amada Temples
  In the morning, enjoy time at Wadi El Seboua, the “Valley of the Lionesses,” named after the great Avenue of Sphinxes that led to the Temple of Ramses II. In the afternoon, cruise to Amada to see these temples. (BB, L, D)
• DAY 8: Amada, Kasr Ibrim, Abu Simbel
  Featured Excursion: Temples of Abu Simbel, evening Sound and Light show
  Explore the great temples of Abu Simbel. Built by Ramses II, this temple complex was designed to impress, and it still serves that purpose today. Spend time exploring inside the 3,200-year-old walls, which depict scenes of Ramses and the gods. During the evening, experience the monuments lit in all their glory at the Sound and Light show. (BB, L, D)
• DAY 9: Abu Simbel, fly to Aswan
  Featured Excursion: Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple, and Nubian show onboard
  In the morning, we’ll fly to Aswan, where the Middle East overlaps with Africa. On arrival, visit the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple. During the afternoon, you’ll board the ultra-luxurious River Tosca to sail along the Nile. Later in the evening, be treated to a typical Nubian show onboard. (BB, L, D)
• DAY 10: Aswan, cruising the Nile, Kom Ombo, Edfu
  Featured Excursion: Kom Ombo Temple, and Egyptian dinner and Galabeya party onboard the ship
  We sail to Kom Ombo. Upon arrival, visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, the only temple in Egypt dedicated to two gods. Tonight, don your Galabeya (traditional Egyptian attire) for a fun-filled Egyptian dinner and Galabeya party, including typical Egyptian music and activities. (BB, L, D)
• DAY 11: Edfu, cruising the Nile, Luxor
  Featured Excursion: Edfu and Luxor Temples
  In the morning, spend time at the Temple of Edfu, the best-preserved major temple in Egypt. The temple is dedicated to the Falcon god Horus and was built over a 180-year period. Upon arrival in Luxor, you’ll encounter its temple. Luxor Temple is one of the most beautiful temples in Egypt. (BB, L, D)
• DAY 12: Luxor, fly to Cairo Departing Flight Embark/Disembark
  Featured Excursion: Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon, and Temple of Karnak
  In the morning, visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings, the burial place of many New Kingdom Pharaohs. You’ll also visit the towering Colossi of Memnon. These two giant seated figures are all that is left of Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple. Among the many splendors of Karnak Temple is the Hypostyle Hall, the largest of any temple in the world, with its roof blocks supported by colossal columns 70 feet high. Fly back to Cairo later in the day and check into the Marriott Hotel. (BB)
• DAY 13: Depart Cairo
  Featured Excursion: Check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight home. (BB)

2009 Cruises

Prices: Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a stateroom or hotel room. Cruise/tour prices are based on costs, charges, tariffs, rates, taxes, levies, and exchange rates as of June 15, 2008. Should the total cruise/tour price increase by more than 10%, passengers will have the right to cancel their cruise within 7 days of notification of the surcharge without penalty. No surcharges in respect of cost or currency fluctuations will be made once payment for the deposit of your cruise/tour is received. This does not apply to fuel surcharges and any taxes, charges, or levies imposed by any government or their agencies. Air-inclusive pricing is provided from NYC, CHI, and LAX only. Other gateway cities are available at additional costs. Please ask your Reservations Consultant at the time of booking for details. A limited number of singles are available for an additional supplement. Reservations and Payments: A deposit of at least $200 per person is required at the time of reservation. Final payment is due at least 90 days prior to departure. Reservations will be cancelled if final payment is not received in a timely manner.