Garfield Adamson
13 Days

CRUISE THE NILE IN A MANNER ONCE RESERVED FOR QUEENS AND PHARAOHS.

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CRUISE THE NILE IN A MANNER ONCE RESERVED FOR QUEENS AND PHARAOHS.

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SPLENDORS OF EGYPT & THE NILE
12 Days • Cairo to Cairo • SS. Sphinx

Date of Travel: December 14 to 27, 2023


CRUISE/RAIL SNAPSHOT:
• 7 nights cruising, 4 nights touring
• 9 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English speaking local experts
• Visits to 15 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• 26 meals, including 1 Welcome Dinner and 1 Farewell Dinner

THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES:
• All gratuities onboard
• All scheduled airport transfers
• Choice of excursions curated exclusively for Uniworld guests
• Five-star farm-to-table cuisine
• Unlimited beverages, including many premium spirits and wines
• Outstanding service with one of the highest staff-to-guest ratios of any cruise line
• In-suite butler service
• Elegant and well-appointed river view staterooms and suites, with the finest linens, towels and Savoir® beds
• Onboard fitness center, plus exercise and wellness classes
• Shipwide Internet and Wi-Fi access
• Onboard entertainment and enrichment
• Bicycles and Nordic walking poles for onshore use


Pricing: (per person / double occupancy)

  • French Balcony Cabins– CAD$10,200.00
  • Deluxe French Balcony Cabins– CAD$11,400.00
  • Suites-CAD$12,600.00
  • Grand Suites-CAD$13,800.00

NB:There is an additional 10% off the price if paid in full by March 28, 2022.

Quantity of Cabins / Staterooms
14 French Balconies
2 Deluxe French Balconies
2 Suites
20 Grand Suites

NB:The above allocation is for pricing purposes only and does not guarantee space.Categories and cabins are confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis and at the time the individual passenger deposit is received by Uniworld / TravelOnly.

A deposit of 10% of the Cruise Tour Price is required to reserve space.

Price does not include airfare.This will be arranged at a later date when fares become available (Jan / Feb 2023).

If purchasing Travel Insurance through TravelOnly, Premium Protection Plan (which is highly recommended), must be paid within 72 hours of the deposit being paid.

Final Payment is due on August 8, 2023

Note: The itineraries presented are subject to modification due to water levels, closures because of public holidays or other uncontrollable factors. Every effort will be made to operate programs as planned, but changes may still be necessary throughout the cruise. This day-to-day schedule is subject to change. Your final day-to-day schedule will be provided onboard on the first day of your cruise.

Itinerary

Day 1

Depart Toronto (YYZ) for Cairo, Egypt (CAI)



Day 2

Arrive Cairo, Tour to Alexandria

Arrive at Cairo International Airport. A Uniworld representative will be on hand to greet you and escort you to the opulent Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza.

MASTERPIECE COLLECTION: Providing the most all-inclusive luxury to our guests is the heart and soul of our brand and that will never change. Yet sometimes our guests want something that goes even 'above and beyond' our included experiences. In light of this, we now offer guests a curated selection of optional excursions, available for an additional charge.

Alexandria Pre. Cruise (Included in the cost of Trip)

ALEXANDRIA EXCURSION: Once the largest and most prosperous city in the world, Alexandria is a can’t-miss destination for your Egypt tour. Embark on a sightseeing expedition to Montazah Palace Gardens, the National Museum, Pompey’s Pillar, and Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque. You will see the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa—one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. The Catacombs are the largest and most important burial site in Egypt and, due to the time period of its construction, contain Roman, Greek and Egyptian artistic styles. You will also see the Citadel of Qaitbay from the outside. Afterwards, you’ll have time to yourself to break for lunch or explore Alexandria on your own.


Day 3

Cairo

The ancient quarter of Cairo is intense—the colors, the sounds, the density of people—and it’s likely been this way for thousands of years. Your local expert will show you a 12th-century citadel, the beautiful Alabaster Mosque and an unsurpassed collection of priceless artifacts, including mind-boggling treasures once buried with the boy king Tutankhamen.

Featured Excursion:
Citadel of Salah al-Din, Alabaster Mosque and Egyptian Museum

MASTERPIECE COLLECTION: Providing the most all-inclusive luxury to our guests is the heart and soul of our brand and that will never change. Yet sometimes our guests want something that goes even 'above and beyond' our included experiences. In light of this, we now offer guests a curated selection of optional excursions, available for an additional charge.

Cairo Dinner Cruise (Not included in price)

Note: Dressing modestly is recommended as a show of respect for the culture and customs of the Egyptian people. In particular, women should ensure that shoulders are covered and legs are concealed at least to the knee on all shore excursions throughout this itinerary.


Day 4

Cairo, Fly to Luxor (Embark) Cruising the Nile River, Dendera

Prepare to be amazed at the legendary Temple of Karnak, a massive and absolutely astounding site, with gigantic columns, broad avenues lined with stone sphinxes and halls of truly epic proportions. This evening, you’ll revel in a Welcome Reception and Dinner onboard.

Featured Excursion:
Temple at Karnak

Note: Flights to Luxor depart early in the morning to take advantage of more favorable weather and traffic conditions, and to optimize tour scheduling.

Day 5

Dendera, Cruising the Nile River, Luxor

Like its twin shrine, the Temple of Karnak, the Temple of Luxor stands on the site of ancient Thebes, the once flourishing capital of Egypt’s New Kingdom. It was built over hundreds of years and even in ruins, it is still an extraordinary place. You’ll also visit the Temple of Hathor, dedicated to the goddess of love and beauty.

Featured Excursions:
Temple of Hathor
Temple of Luxor


Day 6

Luxor, Cruising the Nile River, Kom Ombo

The word “colossal” will take on a whole new meaning after today’s excursion to the gigantic twin statues known as the Colossi of Memnon. And that’s just the beginning—you’ll also visit the temple of one of Egypt’s rare female pharaohs as well as the Valley of the Kings, used as a royal burial place for nearly 500 years and where the mummified remains of Tutankhamen are on display.

Featured Excursion:
Colossi of Memnon, Hatshepsut Temple and Valley of the Kings


Day 7

Kom Ombo, Cruising the Nile River, Aswan

After visiting a temple dedicated to a crocodile god today (don’t miss the display of some of the 300 mummified crocs found in the local area), hop aboard a small boat for a bird-watching excursion along the Nile.

Featured Excursions:
Kom Ombo Temple
Bird-watching boat ride and tea with a Nubian family



Day 8

Aswan

Today is an epic day, filled with wonders from start to finish. You’ll visit a marvel of modern engineering—the Aswan High Dam—as well as the Unfinished Obelisk and the beautiful Philae Temple complex, which was moved from one island to another back in the 1970s. But wait, there’s more. You’ll also take a ride in a felucca—a traditional Egyptian sailboat—and enjoy afternoon tea at a famous hotel depicted in Agatha Christie’s novel Death on the Nile.

Featured Excursions:
Boat ride in traditional Nile River felucca and afternoon tea at the Old Cataract Hotel Aswan
Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Temple of Isis

After dinner onboard this evening, you’ll be treated to an enchanting Nubian show featuring traditionally attired performers, live music and dancing.



Day 9

Aswan, Cruising the Nile River, Edfu

Spend the day at leisure or join us for an optional excursion to see the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel.

MASTERPIECE COLLECTION: Providing the most all-inclusive luxury to our guests is the heart and soul of our brand and that will never change. Yet sometimes our guests want something that goes even 'above and beyond' our included experiences. In light of this, we now offer guests a curated selection of optional excursions, available for an additional charge.

Temples of Abu Simbel (not included in price)


Day 10

Esna, Cruising the Nile River, Luxor

On today’s excursion, you’ll learn how the Temple of Esna was buried under debris for many centuries and is one of the last great Egyptian temples ever built. Your Egyptologist guide will share all sorts of fascinating insights about this significant cultural site and show you the façade bearing the last known hieroglyphic inscriptions ever recorded in Egypt.

Featured Excursion:
Temple of Khnum

MASTERPIECE COLLECTION: Providing the most all-inclusive luxury to our guests is the heart and soul of our brand and that will never change. Yet sometimes our guests want something that goes even 'above and beyond' our included experiences. In light of this, we now offer guests a curated selection of optional excursions, available for an additional charge.

Luxor - Sound & Light Show (Not included in price)

Later, savor the Nile’s majestic scenery as the ship cruises to Luxor.


Day 11

Luxor (Disembark), Fly to Cairo

Disembark in Luxor and transfer to the airport for your return flight to Cairo. Then, check in to your luxury hotel where you’ll have time to relax before dinner.

Note: Flights to Cairo depart early in the morning to take advantage of more favorable weather and traffic conditions, and to optimize tour scheduling.


Day 12

Cairo

It’s a day of Bucket List Moments today as we venture to Ancient Memphis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a number of amazing monuments to see—including the enigmatic Great Sphinx. You’ll have a thrilling opportunity to view the pyramids from an up-close perspective, the only way to fully appreciate their remarkable size and grandeur.

Featured Excursion:
Ancient Memphis sites, including the Pyramids of Giza with small pyramid entry, the Great Sphinx and Sakkara visit


Day 13

Depart Cairo

Check out of your hotel and transfer to the Cairo International Airport for your flight home.

Note: Ship schedule and order of sightseeing may change throughout the itinerary. Tour to port of destination by motorcoach and substitute visits to other sites may occur during your trip due to the impact of water levels, closures because of public holidays or other uncontrollable factors.


Terms, conditions and restrictions apply; pricing, availability, and other details subject to change and/ or apply to US or Canadian residents. Please confirm details and booking information with your travel advisor.

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