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Day by Day Summary and Map
Land Segment of Itinerary
Saturday - Jan 25, 2025
Day 1
Cairo, Egypt
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). ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Sunday - Jan 26, 2025
Day 2
Cairo, Egypt
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. ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Monday - Jan 27, 2025
Day 3
Cairo, Egypt
Air Travel
Luxor, Egypt
Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Day 3 - Monday - Jan 27, 2025
Day 3
Cruise Begins
Luxor, Egypt
Dendera, Egypt
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.
Tuesday - Jan 28, 2025
Day 4
Dendera, Egypt
Luxor, Egypt
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. ... Read More
Wednesday - Jan 29, 2025
Day 5
Luxor, Egypt
Bus Travel
Colossi of Memnon, Egypt
Bus Travel
Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
Bus Travel
Valley of the Kings, Egypt
Bus Travel
Luxor, Egypt
Kom Ombo, Egypt
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. ... Read More
Thursday - Jan 30, 2025
Day 6
Kom Ombo, Egypt
Aswan, Egypt
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.
Friday - Jan 31, 2025
Day 7
Aswan, Egypt
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. ... Read More
Saturday - Feb 1, 2025
Day 8
Aswan, Egypt
Edfu, Egypt
Spend the day at leisure or join an optional excursion to see the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel.
Sunday - Feb 2, 2025
Day 9
Essna, Egypt
Luxor, Egypt
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 facade bearing the last known hieroglyphic inscriptions ever recorded in Egypt. ... Read More
Monday - Feb 3, 2025
Day 10
Luxor, Egypt
Cruise Ends
Land Segment of Itinerary
Day 10 - Monday - Feb 3, 2025
Day 10
Air Travel
Cairo, Egypt
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.
Land Segment of Itinerary
Tuesday - Feb 4, 2025
Day 11
Cairo, Egypt
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.
Land Segment of Itinerary
Wednesday - Feb 5, 2025
Day 12
Cairo, Egypt
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.
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