Cruise Planners

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

Only in Egypt are there so many ancient wonders to see—the Sphinx, the great pyramids, and the Valley of the Kings, to name only a few. Explore the mysterious city of Cairo where the ancient and the modern coexist in harmony. Come face to face with the towering 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. Let yourself be whisked away to the magnificent monuments of Luxor and the spectacular Karnak Temple complex.

DAY 1:	Depart home gateway city to Cairo
DAY 2:	Cairo
	Be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transfer to the Cairo Marriott and Casino Hotel.** An upgrade will be available from the Cairo Marriott to the Four Seasons Nile Plaza Hotel in Cairo for $599 per person, based on double occupancy; $1,199 for a single. Price is based on the Nile view room.
DAY 3:	Cairo
	Featured Excursion: The legendary Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum
	Drive to Memphis to admire the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx. Then come face-to-face with the enigmatic Sphinx and the magnificent Pyramids on a guided tour of Giza. You’ll conclude your day in Cairo at the Egyptian Museum an unrivaled warehouse of Pharaonic treasures, including artifacts recovered from the tomb of King Tut. (BB)
DAY 4:	Fly to Luxor, cruising the Nile, Dendera
	Featured Excursion: Temple of Karnak
	Fly to Luxor in the morning, where you’ll discover the Temple of Karnak before boarding the ultra-luxurious River Tosca and sailing to Dendera. (BB, L, D)
DAY 5:	Dendera, cruising the Nile, Luxor
	Featured Excursion: Temple of Hathor in Dendera and Temple of Luxor
	Explore the Temple of Hathor. Later, return to Luxor to see the Temple of Luxor. (BB, L, D)
DAY 6:	Luxor, cruising the Nile, Kom Ombo
	Featured Excursion: Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Hatshepsut, and Valley of the Kings
	Visit the Colossi of Memnon, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Valley of the Kings. During the evening, enjoy a Galabeya party while your ship sails to Kom Ombo. (BB, L, D)
DAY 7:	Kom Ombo, cruising the Nile, Aswan
	Featured Excursion: Temple at Kom Ombo, Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple, and feluccaride
	Marvel at the impressive double temple in Kom Ombo. Visit the Aswan High Dam to see the Unfinished Obelisk before traveling to the Temple of Isis, which rises from the waters of the Nile on the island of Philae. Later,sail in a traditional felucca around Aswan’s Botanical Gardens. In the evening, have fun at an onboard Nubian show. (BB, L, D)
DAY 8:	Aswan, fly to Cairo
	Irresistible Optional Tour: Abu Simbel
	Disembark in Aswan, and fly to Cairo. (BB)
DAY 9:	Depart Cairo
	Transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight home. (BB)