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Splendours of Egypt & the Nile

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Splendours of Egypt & the Nile
Splendours of Egypt & the Nile
Splendours of Egypt & the Nile
Fully Guided Locally Guided Coach River Cruise
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 Cruise Length
12 Days
 Cruise Starts
Cairo
 Cruise Finishes
Cairo
12 Day Splendours of Egypt & the Nile Itinerary (Uniworld)
Countries Explored: Egypt
Ship
Departures
Passengers
82
Crew
60
Launched
2009
Cruise Code
UNISOE

Overview

Cruise the Nile in a manner once reserved for queens and pharaohs. For 12 adventure-filled days, experience Egypt and the Nile’s most wondrous sites in style and luxury.* Wander amongst the towering ruins of the Temple of Karnak, the world’s largest ancient religious complex, and the entrancing Temple of Luxor. Follow in the footsteps of renowned scholars and explorers as you venture forth into the Valley of the Kings, the ancient burial grounds of Egyptian royalty.

This captivating itinerary begins and ends in Cairo, where you’ll visit the famous Egyptian Museum and its unrivaled collection read more of pharaonic artifacts. Journey to Giza to gaze upon the mighty ancient Pyramids and the Sphinx.

Generations Family Program (select River Tosca sailings): These cruise/tours feature unique, fun-filled adventures for youngsters and are packed with culturally and historically significant experiences. There will also be an opportunity to meet local children—if your family would like to bring a gift to share with the children (such as school supplies, books, balls or games) it is welcomed.

Itinerary

Arrive at Cairo International Airport. If your cruise/tour package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, a Uniworld representative will be on hand to greet you and escort you to the opulent Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza or to the stunning Nile Ritz-Carlton (or similar).

Featured Excursions: Choice of A Night at the Bazaar OR Alexandria (Pre)

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. (B)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Citadel of Salah al-Din, Alabaster Mosque and Egyptian Museum OR A Night at the Bazaar

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.

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. (B/L/WD)

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. Before dinner onboard this evening, guests will be treated to a folkloric dance performance. A local band of dancers, in traditional costumes representing different Egyptian districts, will perform a Whirling Dervish show.

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. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Temple of Hathor OR Temple of Luxor

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. (B/L/D)

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

Note: After dinner onboard tonight, guests will enjoy a Galabeya Party with music, dancing and singing by crew members. Guests are encouraged to bring their own Galabeya clothing.

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. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Kom Ombo Temple OR Life on the Nile Tour by Motorboat OR Dune Surfing & Swimming on the Nile

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. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Temple of Isis OR Boat Ride in Traditional Nile River Felucca and Sunset Tea at the Old Cataract Hotel Aswan OR Philae - Sound & Light Show

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

Spend the day at leisure or join us for an optional excursion to see the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursion: Temples of Abu Simbel

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. (B/L/FD)

Featured Excursion: Temple of Khnum

Note: Later, savor the Nile's majestic scenery as the ship cruises to Luxor.

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. (B/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Grand Egyptian Museum OR National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

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

It's a day of Bucket List Moments today as we venture to see a number of amazing monuments—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. (B)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Pyramids at Giza, the Great Sphinx, and Sakkara Visit OR A Night at the Bazaar

Check out of your hotel and transfer to the Cairo International Airport for your flight home, or extend your trip with a memorable optional extension in Jerusalem. (B)

Featured Excursion: Alexandria (Post)

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.

Trip Inclusions

  • 1 country: Egypt
  • 12 UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • Services of an experienced Egyptologist
  • Cultural enrichment
  • Group Transfers are included on arrival and departure days (please see terms and conditions for transfer guidelines)
  • Flights included between Cairo and Luxor
  • Gratuities for onboard and onshore personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager or Egyptologist, local experts, drivers) are included both during the cruise/tour as well as on any pre- or post-cruise land extensions

  • 8 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking trained Egyptologists

  • Meals onboard prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
  • 11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners
  • Welcome & Farewell Receptions
  • Complimentary house wine, local beer, soft drinks, tea, and coffee will be served during lunch and dinner onboard

  • 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the gorgeous S.S. Sphinx or the elegant River Tosca
  • Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites
  • 4 nights in Cairo at the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza or at the Nile Ritz-Carlton (or similar)

  • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included

Life Onboard River Tosca

River Tosca
River Tosca

The River Tosca offers a refined, all-suite experience that reflects the spirit and elegance of Egypt. Read more

All-Inclusive Luxury
All-Inclusive Luxury

Uniworld has elevated all-inclusive river cruising along the Nile to an entirely new level. Read more

Featured Excursions
Featured Excursions

Expertly guided excursions, all led by English-speaking, trained Egyptologists. Read more

Trip Reviews (2) Most Recent 'Splendours of Egypt & the Nile' Reviews

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Wonderful trip down the Nile 5 , QLD, Australia, Nov 2019
What an amazing country Egypt is! We travelled in November, temperature averaged around 25C and no humidity, perfect for touring the temples, low crowds. The River Tosca is a beautiful older ship with lots of timber and a relaxed atmosphere. Staff were absolutely amazing, as with all Uniworld cruise staff, remembering drink preferences and names after read more the first day. The food fresh and lots of choice, including local flavours. Plenty of fresh bottled water each day.

With only 60 guests on board (mainly American, 2 Brits and 4 Aussies; ages 17-70s) we were split into groups of 20 each with our own Egyptologist, Sabaa, and own full sized coach. Wonderful stories and explanation of everything we visited was given, we never felt rushed. Luxor and Aswan were beautiful and clean after crazy polluted Cairo. Hotel in Cairo was excellent. Very busy tour schedule with some early starts and long days. Highlights were balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings/Queens at sunrise, high tea at sunset at Old Cataract Hotel, bird watching on the Nile in a small boat, flying to Abu Simbel temples and of course the Pyramids. The locals were very friendly and welcoming, we didn’t feel uncomfortable in any situation, except for very zealous stall holders in the markets! Excellent security on board and everywhere we visited. If Egypt is on your bucket list, don’t hesitate! Amazing to be able to touch history thousands of years old.
Leisurely cruise along the Nile 2 , NSW, Australia, Feb 2019
Well organised trip with terrific tour guides (all seemed to be named Mohamed). Accommodation in Cairo and on the boat (River Tosca) was excellent. We saw numerous temples and other historical sites and artifacts. Two other highlights were the balloon ride (optional extra) and the chaotic Cairo traffic during the transfer to the airport by a very skilled Spring Tours driver.

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