Uniworld, Ancient Wonders of Egypt & the Nile, River Cruise Vacation Package
Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
Priced From: $2,799 pp Dbl. Occ.
Dates: Apr - Dec, Jan - Apr
Ship: River Tosca
From: Cairo
Experience the mythical wonders and ancient treasures of Egypt and the Nile
Only in Egypt are there so many ancient wonders to see—the Sphinx, the great pyramids, and the Valley of the Kings, to name only a few. Explore the mysterious city of Cairo where the ancient and the modern coexist in harmony. Come face to face with the towering Sphinx. Take in the extraordinary sight of the sole survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the 4,000-year-old Great Pyramid of Giza. Let yourself be whisked away to the magnificent monuments of Luxor and the spectacular Karnak Temple complex.
Sail on board Uniworld’s newest ship, the ultra-luxurious River Tosca, where you’ll travel in style the way pharaohs and their queens once did as you discover such extraordinary sights as the grand Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon. Explore Alexandria, the steamy setting of Cleopatra and Mark Anthony’s romantic saga. Delve deep inside the rock-cut Catacombs that commonly strike awe into the hearts and minds of the architecturally minded. Finally, enjoy the Roman Theatre and El-Mursi Abul-Abbas Mosque before transferring back to Cairo.
Who will enjoy this cruise: Architecture fans will be enthralled by a grand collection of mysterious Egyptian-style structures that have had a powerful influence on today’s building standards. Photographers can capture an endless mix of timeless artifacts and ancient wonders.
Itinerary
DAY 1: Depart home gateway city to Cairo
Featured Excursion: Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the Cairo Marriott.
DAY 2: Cairo
Featured Excursion: Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the Cairo Marriott.
DAY 3: Cairo
Featured Excursion: The Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum
Irresistible Optional Tour:
Onboard Highlights:
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. Then enjoy a guided tour of Giza, where you will see the enigmatic Sphinx and the magnificent pyramids. 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 Tutankhamen. (BB)
DAY 4: Fly to Luxor, cruising the Nile, Dendera
Featured Excursion: Temple at Karnak
Fly to Luxor in the morning, where you’ll explore the Temple of Karnak with its avenues of sphinxes and halls of gigantic columns. Later in the day you’ll board your luxury cruise ship, River Tosca, and set sail for Dendera. (BB, L, D)
DAY 5: Dendera, cruising the Nile, Luxor
Featured Excursion: Dendera and 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. Later, return to Luxor and venture off to view the ancient Temple of Luxor. (BB, L, D)
DAY 6: Luxor, cruising the Nile, Kom Ombo
Featured Excursion: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, and Galabeya party onboard
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, take in the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings, where many illustrious Pharaohs were buried. You’ll then return back to the ship, and as you sail for Kom Ombo, enjoy Galabeya party onboard. (BB, L, D)
DAY 7: Kom Ombo, cruising the Nile, Aswan
Featured Excursion: Temple at Kom Ombo, the Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple, felucca ride, and Nubian show
Visit the impressive double-temple in Kom Ombo, the only one of its kind dedicated to two gods. You’ll then go to the Aswan High Dam, where you will see the enormous Unfinished Obelisk. Then you will travel by motorboat to the Temple of Isis, which rises 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. On board the ship, enjoy a typical Nubian folkloric show with a live band playing Nubian music. (BB, L, D)
DAY 8: Aswan, fly to Cairo
Featured Excursion: Join us on our exciting optional excursion to the amazing Temples of Abu Simbel.
Disembark from the River Tosca. Spend the morning at leisure in Aswan before flying to Cairo where you will stay at the Marriott Cairo. (BB)
DAY 9: Cairo, drive to Alexandria
Featured Excursion: Alexandria, Wadi El Natroun monasteries, and traditional dinner
Alexandria has often been referred to as “The Pearl of the Mediterranean,” as it has an atmosphere more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern. You’ll stop by Wadi El Natroun, the actual birthplace of Christian monasticism. In the evening you will be treated to a sumptuous traditional dinner before checking in to your hotel in Alexandria. (BB, D)Note: We will visit the monasteries, if they are open.
DAY 10: Alexandria, drive to Cairo
Featured Excursion: National Museum, Pompey’s Pillar, Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa, Roman Theatre, and El-Mursi Abul-Abbas Mosque
Tour the Alexandria National Museum, and visit historic Pompey’s Pillar. From there, delve deep inside the underground caves of the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa. Visit the Roman Theatre, and the 13th-century El-Mursi Abul-Abbas Mosque. After your visit, you’ll back to Cairo Marriott. (BB)
DAY 11: Cairo, transfer to airport
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