Splendors of Egypt & the Nile - Cairo Return

Day 1 - Cairo
Be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transfer to the Cairo Marriott and Casino Hotel.

Day 2 - Cairo
Your tour of this historic city begins with the 12th century Citadel of Salah al-Din for breathtaking views of Cairo. Muhammad Ali Pasha restored the walls of the Citadel and built numerous palaces, schools and government buildings in the 19th century. His masterpiece was the great Alabaster Mosque, which you will next visit. In the afternoon, explore the wondrous Egyptian Museum. (BB)

Day 3 - Fly to Luxor, cruising the Nile Dendera
Fly to Luxor in the morning. Before boarding the River Tosca and sailing to Dendera, you will visit the Temple of Karnak. This vast complex was built and expanded over a 1,300 year period. It's the largest temple complex ever built by man and represents the combined achievements of many generations of ancient builders. (BB, L, D)

Day 4 - Dendera, cruising the Nile Luxor
In the morning, you will encounter the Temple of Hathor in Dendera, one of the best preserved temples in Egypt, which contains a rare depiction of Cleopatra and her son Caesarion. The cruise then returns to Luxor, where you will enjoy leisure time before an early evening exploration of the ancient Temple of Luxor which is truly stunning at night.
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Day 5 - Luxor, cruising the Nile Kom Ombo
Board a motorcoach to travel to the West Bank of the Nile where you will see the two gigantic statues known as the Colossi of Memnon. Next, visit the Temple of Hatshepsut; considered to be one of the most successful pharaohs of Egypt, Queen Hatshepsut accordingly required an immaculate tomb. Built into the face of steep cliffs at the basin of a valley, the site is unique among the landmarks of Egypt. From here, you will go to one of the most famous archeological sites in the world, the Valley of the Kings. The valley was used for royal burials from approximately 1539 BC to 1075 BC and contains over 60 tombs. Much of our understanding of Egyptian mythology has been garnered from these ancient chambers. Filled with a sense of wonder, you will return to the ship to sail to Kom Ombo, all while enjoying a Galabeya party. (BB, L, D)

Day 6 - Kom Ombo, cruising the Nile Aswan
In the morning, visit the Temple of Kom Ombo dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus. After exploring the temple with your Egyptologist, continue your Nile cruise to Aswan, where you will discover the Aswan High Dam and Granite Quarries. See the enormous Unfinished Obelisk and the beautiful Philae Temple. During the afternoon, sail in a traditional Nile felucca around Aswan's Botanical Gardens. In the evening, you will be entertained by a Nubian folklore show onboard your ship. (BB, L, D)

Day 7 - Aswan
Enjoy High Tea at the famous Aswan Movenpick Hotel. Back onboard the ship, be treated to another Nubian show with a live band playing Nubian music. (BB, L, D)

Day 8 - Cruising the Nile, Edfu
This will be your day to relax onboard the River Tosca. As you journey north on the Nile to Edfu, you will see the picturesque environs of Kom Ombo once more from the ship. The evening hosts another funfilled Galabeya party. (BB, L, D)

Day 9 - Edfu, cruising the Nile, Luxor
In the morning, you visit the well preserved Temple of Horus, also known as the Temple of Edfu, which is dedicated to the falcon god. Later, while enjoying lunch onboard, take in the peaceful Egyptian scenery en route back to Luxor. (BB, L, D)

Day 10 - Luxor, fly to Cairo
Disembark in Luxor and transfer to the airport for your return flight to Cairo. Check in to the Cairo Marriott and then in the evening, attend the magical Sound and Light Show that illuminates the ancient history of the Pyramids of Giza. (BB)

Day 11 - Cairo
Today, you will be taken to the very face of ancient Egypt, the enigmatic Sphinx and the magnificent Pyramids - all of which will leave a lasting impression for years to come. (BB)

Day 12 - Cairo
Check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight home.