Classic Egypt and The Nile - Cairo to Cairo - 8 Days

Experience the mythical wonders and ancient treasures of Egypt and the Nile

Uniworld designed its newest itinerary, Classic Egypt & the Nile, to take you into the heart of ancient Egypt where you will discover all of its amazing wonders. You'll be swept away by romantic history and powerful legends as you explore this historic land.

Spend time in the mysterious city of Cairo where the ancient and the modern coexist in perfect harmony. Come face-to-face with the enigmatic Sphinx. Take in the extraordinary sight of the sole survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the 4,000- year-old Great Pyramid of Giza.

Traverse the Nile onboard the beautiful River Tosca. Let yourself be whisked away to magnificent sites: the Karnak Temple—known to the Egyptians as "The Most Perfect of Places" - with avenues of sphinxes and halls of gigantic columns; the Temple of Hathor - one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, which contains a rare depiction of Cleopatra and her son Caesarion; the Valley of the Kings, where many illustrious pharaohs were buried; Kom Ombo, the temple dedicated to two gods; and romantic Philae Temple, which rises from the waters of the Nile on the island of Agilika.

Who will enjoy this cruise: Lovers of myth and mystery will be enchanted by the sites - both ancient and modern - encountered on this journey. And architecture and photography buffs will have plenty of opportunities to study Egypt's grandest monuments

Package Includes:

  * 4-night Nile River cruise onboard the ultra-luxurious River Tosca, including an elegantly appointed riverview suite with a French balcony and fine amenities*
  * 3 nights at the deluxe Cairo Marriott Hotel and Omar Khayyam Casino with a room overlooking the Nile, including all service charges, taxes, porterage, and buffet breakfast*
  * All meals onboard
  * Captivating excursions, fully hosted by English-speaking local guides
  * Exciting onboard entertainment, including a Galabeya party, and Nubian show
  * Services of a Cruise Manager/Egyptologist throughout your trip
  * Sightseeing on an air-conditioned motorcoach
  * Scheduled air travel between Cairo/Luxor and Aswan/Cairo
  * Complimentary transfers throughout your cruise/tour and on arrival and departure days

*Hotel and ship subject to change.
 

  Itinerary

  * Days 1-2 - Cairo
  * Day 3 - Fly to Luxor, cruising the Nile, Dendera
  * Day 4 - Dendera, cruising the Nile, Luxor
  * Day 5 - Luxor, cruising the Nile, Kom Ombo
  * Day 6 - Kom Ombo, cruising the Nile, Aswan
  * Day 7 - Aswan, fly to Cairo
  * Day 8 - Depart Cairo