![]() Splendors of Egypt & the Nile 2022 (S.S. Sphinx) ![]() 12 days with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises Rating: ![]()
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.
Day 2: Cairo 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 3: Cairo, Fly to Luxor (Embark) Cruising the Nile River, Dendera 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 4: Dendera, Cruising the Nile River, Luxor
Day 5: Luxor, Cruising the Nile River, Kom Ombo
Day 6: Kom Ombo, Cruising the Nile River, Aswan
Day 7: Aswan After dinner onboard this evening, you’ll be treated to an enchanting Nubian show featuring traditionally attired performers, live music and dancing.
Day 8: Aswan, Cruising the Nile River, Kom Ombo, Edfu
Day 9: Esna, Cruising the Nile River, Luxor Later, savor the Nile’s majestic scenery as the ship cruises to Luxor.
Day 10: Luxor (Disembark), Fly to Cairo
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 11: Cairo
Day 12: Depart Cairo Note: Ship schedule and order of sightseeing my 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.
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All This Included
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. Visit temples dedicated to Hathor, Horus, and other mythological figures, and pay homage to the country’s first female ruler at the Temple of Hatshepsut. 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. You will enjoy an exhilarating ride in a felucca, a traditional Nile River sailboat. This captivating itinerary begins and ends in Cairo, where you’ll visit the famous Egyptian Museum and its stupendous and unrivaled collection of pharaonic artifacts, including treasures recovered from the tomb of King Tutankhamun. Journey to Giza to gaze upon the mighty ancient Pyramids and the timeworn, enigmatic Sphinx—iconic images that continue to amaze. An enchanting land of marvels, myths, and wonders old and new, Egypt is an extraordinary destination no culturally curious traveler will want to miss. Dining
Excursions
Accommodations
Experiences
Accommodations
Cairo: Four Seasons at Nile Plaza
Cruising: cabin onboard S.S. Sphinx
Notes
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