Splendours of Egypt & the Nile

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River Cruise
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. Set sail on an eight-day voyage onboard the all-suite River Tosca. Wander amongst the towering ruins of the Temple of Karnak, the world’s largest ancient religious complex, and the entranci...

Overview

Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoy cruising the Nile River in River Tosca ship
    • Explore the Citadel of Salah al-Din
    • Visit the ancient, UNESCO-designated Temple of Luxor.
    • Discover Valley of the Kings
    • Visit the Aswan High Dam
    • See the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel
    • Discover ancient Memphis sites
    • See Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx

What's this trip about?

    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. Set sail on an eight-day voyage onboard the all-suite River Tosca. 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. Get acquainted with Nubian culture during a home visit with a local family, and enjoy an exhilarating ride in a felucca, a traditional Nile River sailboat.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityCairo
End CityCairo

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • Egypt

Attractions

  • Cairo
  • Luxor Temple
  • Memphis
  • Pyramid of Giza
  • Temple of Karnak
  • Valley of the Kings

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • River cruise
  • Ruins & Archaeology

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Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1: Cairo
A Uniworld representative will greet you at the airport and transfer you to the opulent Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza, situated along the banks of the river.

Day 2: Cairo
FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Citadel of Salah al-Din, Alabaster Mosque, and Egyptian Museum Your tour of this historic city includes the Citadel of Salah al-Din, a massive 12th-century compound that was home to Egypt’s rulers for more than 700 years. Visit the Citadel’s Alabas...
Day 3: Cairo, fly to Luxor (embark), cruising the Nile River, Dendera
FEATURED EXCURSION: Temple of Karnak Fly to Luxor on the east bank of the Nile, where you’ll visit the world’s largest ancient temple complex—the Temple of Karnak—once buried under sand for a thousand years. The scale of this sprawling site is simply astonishing, with ...
Day 4: Dendera, cruising the Nile River, Luxor
FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Temple of Hathor and Temple of Luxor The Temple of Hathor is an extraordinarily well-preserved site that was once the epicenter of the cult of Hathor, goddess of love, music, and other earthly delights. This beautiful temple has an ornate façade an...
Day 5: Luxor, cruising the Nile River, Kom Ombo
FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Colossi of Memnon, Hatshepsut Temple, Valley of the Kings, and evening onboard Galabeya Party Get an up-close view of the Colossi of Memnon—two gigantic statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III—and visit the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of Egyp...
Day 6: Kom Ombo, cruising the Nile River, Aswan
FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Kom Ombo Temple, birdwatching boat ride, and Nubian village visit Kom Ombo is the site of a Greco-Roman temple dedicated to the crocodile god, Sobek, and the falcon god, Horus the Elder. Several mummified crocodiles can be seen inside this unusual ...
Day 7: Aswan
FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple, felucca ride, afternoon tea at the historic Old Cataract Hotel Aswan, and onboard Nubian show Visit the Aswan High Dam—a marvel of modern engineering—as well as the towering Unfinished Obelisk, com...
Day 8: Aswan, cruising the Nile River, Kom Ombo, Edfu
Spend the day at leisure, or take an optional excursion to see the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel, carved into the sandstone cliffs along the Nile about 200 miles from Aswan. The front of the main temple has four gargantuan statues of Ramses II on his throne, each m...
Day 9: Edfu, cruising the Nile River, Luxor
FEATURED EXCURSION: Temple of Horus The city of Edfu is best known for its remarkably preserved temple dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. Built in 230 BC, it is the second-largest temple in Egypt and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with walls that display compell...
Day 10: Luxor (disembark), fly to Cairo, transfer to Cairo hotel
FEATURED EXCURSION: Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids of Giza Disembark the ship and transfer to the Luxor airport for your return flight to Cairo. Check into the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza, and enjoy some free time before tonight’s Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids of Giza—a wonderfully colorful introduction to these ancient wonders and the sophisticated culture that created them.

Day 11: Cairo
FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Ancient Memphis sites, including the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx Venture forth to the UNESCO World Heritage Site encompassing the ancient capital of Memphis, which includes a number of exceptional monuments: a huge statue of Ramses II; th...
Day 12: Depart Cairo
Check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your return flight home.

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Price From $5,099
Price per day$425
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Bradley Acuff

Jan 2023

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Personnel were all very polite and happy to serve.

Personnel were all very polite and happy to serve. Service was timely and ...

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Marie Rossiter

Jan 2023

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The staff is most efficient and kind.

The staff is most efficient and kind.

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Leslie Gleiser

Jan 2023

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The service on the Tosca was OUTSTANDING.

The service on the Tosca was OUTSTANDING. The crew was very attentive, concerned always that we had what we needed and wanted. They could not be more helpful! It was...

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Award-winning Uniworld—the world's ONLY authentic boutique cruise line™—offers itineraries in spectacular destinations throughout Europe, Russia, and Asia. The company’s European fleet features luxurious ships with an average capacity of 130 guests, the highest staff-to-guest ratio in the river cruise industry, enticing shore excursions, world-class gourmet cuisine, impeccable hospitality, and numerous other all-inclusive benefits.

In 2004, Uniworld was acquired by The Travel Corporation (TTC), a highly successful international travel group founded by Stanley Tollman. TTC has more than 30 top brands, including Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, and Contiki, as well as Red Carnation Hotels, a renowned collection of four- and five-star luxury properties.

TTC has made major investments in Uniworld's ships, crew, and staff, with an eye towards providing guests with all the elements of an unforgettable Six-Star Experience: Expertise; Service; Luxurious Ships, Uniquely Designed; Culinary; Choice; and Truly All-Inclusive. Combining the tour planning and hotel management expertise of TTC’s sister companies with Uniworld’s decades of superior nautical experience has created an entirely new category of luxury river cruising.

In partnership with its sister company, Red Carnation Hotels, Uniworld takes pride in its long-lasting relationships with guests, for whom there is “No request too large, no detail too small.” Uniworld employs a professionally trained, dedicated, English-speaking staff, so guests never have to worry about communication.

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Ship & cabin information
River Tosca
The intimate 82-passenger, all-suite River Tosca provides a relaxing and comfortable setting for guests as they cruise the legendary Nile River and explore its most wondrous cultural sites. The vessel features a stylishly adorned lounge with full-service bar, cosy library, restaurant, fitness room, massage room, and an expansive Sun Deck with shaded cabanas and a swimming pool, perfect for a refreshing dip.
Rivers: Nile River Guests: 82 Staff: 60 Suites: 2 (651 sq ft) Staterooms: 39 (313-335 sq ft) Length: 236 ft Width: 46 ft
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We hope nothing will come between you and your Uniworld vacation. Should you need to cancel your booking or any portion of it, your cancellation must be received in writing. It will be effective on the date of receipt. Cancellation charges, per person and based upon the date of cancellation, are as follows: Below are the Cancellation Notice Received Before Tour Start Date and regarding Cancellation Charges Per Person 90 days or more - $300 nonrefundable deposit 89 – 60 days - 35% of the fare** 59 – 30 days - 50% of the fare** Less than 30 days - 100% of the fare** No Show - 100% of the fare** **Fare is defined as the cost of any cruise, land, or air element purchased from Uniworld. Port charges are fully refundable if they have been paid prior to cancelling your trip.
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