2018 Splendors of Egypt & the Nile
Plus the “Lost City” of Petra
14 Nights / 18 Days • Cruise Roundtrip from Luxor
Aboard the beautiful River Tosca • Escorted from Honolulu
March 15 – April 01, 2018 • Tour Manager: Trinh Toyofuku
Cruise the Nile in a manner once reserved for queens and pharaohs.
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. 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. 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.
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2018 SPLENDORS OF EGYPT & THE NILE PLUS THE “LOST CITY” OF PETRA DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
Day 1: Thur, Mar 15 – HONOLULU. Depart Honolulu
Day 2: Fri, Mar 16 – In Transit
Day 3: Sat, Mar 17 – CAIRO. Arrive in Cairo, the capital and largest city in Egypt. A Uniworld representative will
greet you at the airport and transfer you to your opulent hotel, situated along the banks of the river. FOUR SEASONS
HOTEL CAIRO AT NILE PLAZA (2 Nights)
Day 4: Sun, Mar 18 – 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 Alabaster
Mosque (Mosque of Muhammad Ali) and enjoy its incredible hilltop views of Cairo. You’ll also spend some
time at the cavernous Egyptian Museum, home to a sublime collection of priceless treasures, including
artifacts from the tomb of King Tutankhamun. (B)
Day 5: Mon, Mar 19 – CAIRO – FLY TO LUXOR – EMBARKATION – 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 massive temples and statues and endless
avenues of giant columns. Board the elegant River Tosca and cruise to Dendera, one of the most culturally
significant sites along the Nile. This evening, there will be a Gala Reception and dinner onboard. (B, D)
Day 6: Tue, Mar 20 – 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 and richly decorated exterior walls, one of which has a rare bas relief of Cleopatra and
the son she bore to Julius Caesar. Return to Luxor for some leisure time before visiting the ancient, UNESCOdesignated Temple of Luxor, an especially stunning sight at sunset. (B, L, D)
Day 7: Wed, Mar 21 – 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 upclose view of the Colossi of Memnon – two gigantic statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III – and visit the mortuary
temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s most successful pharaohs and its first female ruler. Continue on
to one of the most famous archeological sites in the world – the Valley of the Kings – used for royal burials for
nearly 500 years. The valley contains more than 60 tombs, including that of King Tutankhamun, whose
mummified remains are still here on display. Back onboard, enjoy a festive Galabeya Party. (B, L, D)
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Day 8: Thur, Mar 22 – 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 double temple. After a scenic cruise to Aswan, take a small boat along the banks of
the Nile, watching for colorful native birds as you travel to a small Nubian village. Visit the traditional dwelling of a
local family and enjoy Nubian-style hospitality as you learn more about the area’s unique culture. This evening, you’ll
be treated to a traditional Egyptian belly dancing performance. (B, L, D)
Day 9: Fri, Mar 23 – 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, commissioned by Queen Hatshepsut but never completed. Explore the Philae Temple
complex, moved from its original site and rebuilt on Agilika Island during the construction of the dam. Later, take
a peaceful and scenic ride along the Nile in a felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailboat with cushions and
a canopy for shade (wind conditions permitting). Relax over refreshments at the Old Cataract Hotel Aswan,
a colonial-era gem that counts Winston Churchill and Princess Diana among its former guests. This famous
hotel was depicted in Agatha Christie’s acclaimed mystery novel Death on the Nile. Back onboard, you’ll be
thoroughly entertained by a Nubian show with live music. (B, L, D)
JORDAN
Cairo
EGYPT
Nile
River
Dendera
Luxor
Esna Edfu
Korn Ombo
Aswan
SAUDI
ARABIA
Red
Sea
Day 10: Sat, Mar 24 – ASWAN – CRUISING THE NILE RIVER – KOM OMBO – EDFU. Featured Excursions:
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 measuring nearly 70 feet
high and discovered half buried in sand in 1813. This UNESCO-designated site was the focus of a daunting
four-year rescue operation in the early 1960s – a multi-million dollar effort that saved the 3,500-yearold temples from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. (B, L, D)
Day 11: Sun, Mar 25 – EDFU – CRUISING THE NILE RIVER – LUXOR. Featured Excursion: Temple of
Esna. 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 compelling details about the religion and language of the country’s GrecoRoman period. Afterwards, relax onboard and take in the Nile’s timeless landscapes as the ship continues onward
to Luxor. (B, L, D)
Day 12: Mon, Mar 26 – LUXOR – DISEMBARKATION – 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 your hotel, 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. FOUR SEASONS HOTEL CAIRO AT NILE PLAZA (2 Nights) (B)
Day 13: Tue, Mar 27 – 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; the Alabaster Sphinx; the necropolis of Sakkara, site of the famous step pyramid of
King Zoser, the oldest pyramid on earth; the Great Sphinx; and the three Pyramids of Giza, together
considered the last survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. (B)
Day 14: Wed, Mar 28 – CAIRO – AMMAN. Check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for the flight
to Amman. Upon arrival at Queen Alia Airport meet Tour Director for a group transfer to your hotel. Balance of
the day is at leisure. Enjoy this evening’s welcome dinner with your traveling companions, hosted by your Tour
Director. KEMPINSKI HOTEL (1 Night) (B, D)
Day 15: Thur, Mar 29 – AMMAN – MADABA – MOUNT NEBO – WADI MUJIB – KERAK – PETRA. Depart today
for a scenic drive along the Kings Highway to the lost city of Petra. En-route visit the old mosaic city
of Madaba which is best known for its Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics. Visit ST. GEORGE’S CHURCH, which
houses a precious 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land. Also explore the MADABA ARCHAEOLOGICAL
MUSEUM. Today’s major highlight is a visit to MOUNT NEBO, where Moses saw the Promised Land. Continue
to Wadi Mujib, the “Jordanian Grand Canyon.” Continue to Kerak, for a visit to the CRUSADER CASTLE.
Continue to the “Rose-Red City” of Petra, where you can relax at your hotel this evening or explore the ancient
city. Dinner is at leisure. MARRIOTT HOTEL (1 Night) (B, L)
Day 16: Fri, Mar 30 – PETRA – AMMAN. Full day of guided sightseeing in Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
and one of the New 7 Wonders of the World®. Lost to the world for centuries, it is located in the biblical
land of Moab. Enjoy an unforgettable experience as you walk down the SIQ, the narrow gorge made
famous in the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Stand in awe in front of the iconic and famed
TREASURY. You’ll see spectacular temples and tombs created out of the rose-colored sandstone, and sip tea in
a real BEDOUIN TENT. Return to Amman tonight for your overnight stay. KEMPINSKI HOTEL (1 Night) (B, L)
Day 17: Sat, Mar 31 – AMMAN – EXCURSION TO THE DEAD SEA – IN TRANSIT. Depart today for the Dead Sea
where you can experience the lowest place on earth relaxing on the beach, floating in the saline waters
or bathe in the therapeutic mineral-rich muds. Return to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at
leisure before checking out. Enjoy a farewell dinner at the hotel with your traveling companions to celebrate
an unforgettable journey before transferring to the airport for your departure flight. Depart Amman. (B, D)
Day 18: Sun, Apr 01 – HONOLULU. Arrive Honolulu. Aloha and Welcome Home!