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Egypt |
Tour Type: River Cruise
Tour Duration: 12 Days (11 Nights)
From: Cairo to Cairo
Tour Code: UNISEN
Operator: Uniworld |
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 Click Map To Enlarge River Cruise Description
Experience amazing Egypt onboard the all-suite River Tosca. For eight splendor-filled days, Uniworld takes you to the Nile's most fascinating sites in style. Spend time exploring breathtaking Karnak Temple-the largest temple complex ever constructed - with its avenues of sphinxes and halls of gigantic temples. Visit the Greco-Roman Temple of Hathor, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Wander around the Temple of Hatshepsut, which rises majestically out of the surrounding limestone cliffs, and the Valley of the Kings, where many illustrious pharaohs were buried. Enjoy four nights in captivating Cairo, where you'll be taken to the famous Egyptian Museum, an unrivaled warehouse of Pharaonic treasures as well as the remarkable artifacts recovered from the tomb of King Tut. Journey to Giza to pay homage to the mighty Pyramids and the very face of ancient Egypt, the Sphinx. Get ready to gaze in awe at the extraordinary creations that define Egypt-a land of complexity, marvels, and mythology. Included Features
- 4 nights at the deluxe Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza (or similar), including buffet breakfast and all service charges, taxes, and porterage
- Services of a professionally trained Egyptologist throughout your trip
- Exciting onboard entertainment, including 2 Galabeya parties and 2 Nubian shows
- Scheduled air travel between Cairo/Luxor and Luxor/Cairo
- 7-night Nile River cruise onboard the River Tosca in a beautifully appointed suite with a French balcony (Ship subject to change)
- All meals onboard
- Captivating excursions, fully hosted by an Egyptologist and English-speaking local guides
- Sightseeing on an air-conditioned motorcoach
- Complimentary transfers throughout your cruise/tour and on arrival and departure days
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Cairo
Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to your hotel. |
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Cairo
Featured Excursion: Citadel of Salah al-Din, Muhammad Ali Mosque, and Egyptian Museum
Your tour of this historic city begins with the 12th century Citadel of Salah al-Din for breathtaking views of Cairo. 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 Alabaster Mosque, which you’ll visit next. In the afternoon, explore the wondrous Egyptian Museum. (BB) |
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Fly To Luxor, Cruising The Nile Dendera
Featured Excursion: Temple of Karnak
Fly to Luxor in the morning. Before boarding the River Tosca and sailing to Dendera, you’ll visit the Temple of Karnak. This vast complex was built and expanded over a 1,300-year period. It’s the largest temple complex ever built by man and represents the combined achievements of many generations of ancient builders. (BB/L/D) |
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Dendera, Cruising The Nile Luxor
Featured Excursion: Temple of Hathor in Dendera and Temple of Luxor
In the morning, you’ll encounter 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 then returns to Luxor, where you’ll enjoy leisure time before an early evening exploration of the ancient Temple of Luxor which is truly stunning at night. (BB/L/D) |
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Luxor, Cruising The Nile Kom Ombo
Featured Excursion: Colossi of Memnon, Hatshepsut Temple, Valley of the Kings, and onboard Galabeya party
Board a motorcoach to travel to the West Bank of the Nile where you’ll see the two gigantic statues known as the Colossi of Memnon. Next, visit the Temple of Hatshepsut; considered to be one of the most successful pharaohs of Egypt, Queen Hatshepsut accordingly required an immaculate tomb. Built into the face of steep cliffs at the basin of a valley, the site is unique among the landmarks of Egypt. From here, you’ll go to one of the most famous archeological sites in the world, the Valley of the Kings. The valley was used for royal burials from approximately 1539 BC to 1075 BC and contains over 60 tombs. Much of our understanding of Egyptian mythology has been garnered from these ancient chambers. Filled with a sense of wonder, you’ll return to the ship to sail to Kom Ombo, all while enjoying a Galabeya party. (BB/L/D) |
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Kom Ombo, Cruising The Nile Aswan
Featured Excursion: Kom Ombo Temple, Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple, traditional Nile felucca ride, and onboard Nubian show
In the morning, visit the Temple of Kom Ombo dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus. After exploring the temple with your Egyptologist, continue your Nile cruise to Aswan, where you will discover the Aswan High Dam and Granite Quarries. See the enormous Unfinished Obelisk and the beautiful Philae Temple. During the afternoon, sail in a traditional Nile felucca around Aswan’s Botanical Gardens. In the evening, you’ll be entertained by a Nubian folklore show onboard your ship. (BB/L/D) |
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Aswan
Featured Excursion: High Tea at the Movenpick Hotel and onboard Nubian show
Irresistible Optional Highlights: Temples of Abu Simbel
Enjoy High Tea at the famous Aswan Movenpick Hotel. Back onboard the ship, be treated to another Nubian show with a live band playing Nubian music. (BB/L/ D) |
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Cruising the Nile, Edfu
Featured Excursion: Galabeya party
This will be your day to relax onboard the River Tosca. As you journey north on the Nile to Edfu, you’ll see the picturesque environs of Kom Ombo once more from the ship. The evening hosts another fun-filled Galabeya party. (BB/L/D) |
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Edfu, cruising the Nile Luxor
Featured Excursion: Temple of Horus
In the morning, you’ll visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus, also known as the Temple of Edfu, which is dedicated to the falcon god. Later, while enjoying lunch onboard, take in the peaceful Egyptian scenery en route back to Luxor. (BB/L/D) |
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Luxor, fly to Cairo
Featured Excursion: Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids of Giza
Disembark in Luxor and transfer to the airport for your return flight to Cairo. Check in to the Cairo Marriott, and then in the evening, attend the magical Sound and Light Show that illuminates the ancient history of the Pyramids of Giza. (BB) |
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Cairo
Featured Excursion: The Sphinx and the legendary Pyramids of Giza
Today, you will be taken to the very face of ancient Egypt, the enigmatic Sphinx and the magnificent Pyramids—all of which will leave a lasting impression for years to come. (BB) |
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Depart Cairo
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General Information
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Cruise Operator: Uniworld
 Uniworld presents an unrivalled river cruise program with unique itineraries and superb five-star inclusions. Travel onboard intimate, luxurious ships with a maximum of 134 guests - fewer guests than any other river cruise company in Europe. With one highly trained staff member for every three guests and expert onboard hotel management, Uniworld are able to deliver a guest satisfaction rate of 98%.
Frequently Asked Questions
We have a dedicated section on our website providing more detailed information on Uniworld including FAQ's on what you need to know before, during and after your travel; as well fleet information, deck plans, and a comprehensive search facility to enable you to easily find more of their cruises. Read more> (Note: This link will take you away from this tour itinerary page).
90 days prior to your departure.
Time for shopping is usually but not always allowed for
within the framework of most of the sightseeing programs.
And actual time available for shopping may be limited due to
tour constraints. Fortunately, in Egypt, what you see in one
place is generally available somewhere else. Shopping
recommendations will be made by your Tour Manager, who
is an expert in all things Egyptian and can even provide a
lesson or two on the art of the barter. Larger stores accept
most major credit cards. Market vendors and small stores
will usually only accept local currency. It is a good idea to
take a small amount of cash to use as baksheesh (tip), or
for purchasing souvenirs or sundries.
Each cruise and tour program features comprehensive
included shore excursions with a local English-speaking
guide designed to provide you with the best possible experience
ashore. We also offer, from time to time, optional
excursions designed to enhance the range of sightseeing
already included in your program.
These optional excursions will be available for purchase
upon your first arrival day in Cairo or when you are onboard
the ship. Optional excursions are subject to cancellation if
a minimum number of participants is not met.
A complete day-by-day shore excursion itinerary is provided in
your Cruise and Tour Companion.
Our suggestion for tip per day, per guest would be: $2-$3 USD for the local guide and $1-$2 USD for the driver. At the end of the trip there will be two envelopes to be used for tips, one for the crew and one for the Tour Manager. Our suggestion for tips at the end of your cruise would be: $4 USD for the Tour Manager and $6 USD for the crew on the ship (per day, per guest). All tipping is cash only.
Meals are served in the dining room in a single sitting. There is open seating so you may sit at different tables for each meal if you wish to meet other fellow passengers. All meals on board the ship are included.
All meals on board are prepared by accomplished chefs and consist of local food adjusted to suit the tastes of international passengers. There is a buffet breakfast and in Europe a buffet lunch including a choice of soups and main courses with appetizer, salad or sandwich and dessert. Dinner is a multi-course meal with choice of soups and entrees. Wine, beer & soft drink is included with all onboard dinners. In Europe, regular coffee, tea & iced tea are available free of charge throughout the day from the self service coffee stations.
Loose-fitting, lightweight fabrics designed to be layered are
your best option for daytime attire due to the variance in
temperatures in Egypt. We recommend short-sleeved shirts,
Bermuda-style shorts, sun dresses with sleeves, cotton skirts,
and khakis. Mix-and-match solid color schemes work best to
help keep baggage light. Modest dress is expected for women
in most places. That means no tank tops unless onboard the
ship or worn under another shirt; no bare-back or sleeveless
sun dresses, again, unless worn onboard the ship; and no short
shorts. You'll find a lightweight jacket may come in handy for
the evenings. Hats, sun block, and sunglasses are essential. You
will find a significant amount of walking over uneven terrain
during your time ashore. We recommend comfortable walking
shoes with good ankle support. Sturdy sandals are another
good option. For evenings, any resort-type wear is perfectly
suitable, though we kindly ask that you refrain from wearing
shorts to dinner. Men may want to bring one sport jacket for
dressier restaurant venues in Cairo and for the onboard Gala
Dinner. Women find a cocktail dress or two always come in
handy no matter the destination.
Credit cards are accepted at major tourist establishments but are not widely accepted at smaller shops.ATMs abound in the tourist areas of Egypt.
It is highly advisable not to drink the water out of the tap due to high cholrine content. Bottled water is widely available.
Airport Transfer Information
Transfers are available 24 hours on the date of arrival and the date of departure. Normally the wait is not more than 30 minutes.
Terms & Conditions:
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