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Egypt: Jewels Along
the
Nile
From a ride atop a camel at the
Pyramids to a felucca cruise
on the Nile, we’ll take you to
Egypt’s wonders in Tauck Style
Tauck Value Includes:
• 4-night Nile River cruise aboard the Nile Adventurer, with
shore excursions to Egypt’s must-see sites along the river
• Sightseeing of Egypt’s antiquities led by renowned
Egyptologists & your professional Tauck Director
• Sunset cocktail cruise aboard a traditional felucca on the Nile
• Private horse-drawn carriage ride through Luxor at night
• Camel ride and sound & light show at the Pyramids
• Guided visits to the Pyramids & Sphinx, Egyptian Museum,
Luxor Museum, Sakkara, Memphis and much more
• Exploration of UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the
Valleys of the Kings & Queens, Temple of Karnak and more
• Visits to Bibliotecha Alexandrina and catacombs in Alexandria
• Two private charter flights save you travel time within Egypt
• Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
• Most meals – 29 (11 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 9 dinners);
gratuities to local guides, service charges, taxes and porterage
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1. Arrive Cairo
Tour begins: Mena House Oberoi. A transfer is included from
Cairo International Airport to Mena House Oberoi. Your room,
in a sumptuous former royal hunting lodge in the shadow of the
Pyramids, features unparalleled views of these ancient wonders.
2. Pyramids
of
Giza / Sphinx / Solar Boat
Meet our local Egyptologist before embarking on the first of your
personally guided excursions to Egypt’s antiquities. Visit the Solar
Boat Museum to view a 4,500-year-old cedarwood boat; explore
Giza, home to the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Cheops.
Climb atop a camel for a memorable ride* at the Pyramids! Join
us for a welcome cocktail reception and dinner tonight. Meals BLD
3. Ancient Memphis / Sakkara / Dahshur
Ancient Memphis was the first capital of Egypt’s “Old Kingdom”;
ruins you’ll see during your visit include the statue of Ramesses
II and the Alabaster Sphinx. Witness the development of pyramid
design at nearby Sakkara and the Royal Tombs of Dahshur;
see the Step Pyramid of Djoser and explore the Teti Pyramid.
As a Tauck Exclusive, you’ll be able to go inside the bench-like
private tomb of one of the site’s early mastabas. Tonight, enjoy
a spectacular sound and light show set against the inspiring
backdrop of the Pyramids and the Sphinx in Giza. Meals BL
“My husband and I are writing to congratulate you on creating a magnificent tour of ancient Egypt. We would like to thank
you for all the people that gave this tour life. We cannot say enough about the drivers, the Egyptologists, the historians and our
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Tauck Director – not only did he take care of our group, he was a wonderful human being.
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Actually composed of three main temples and several smaller
ones, Luxor’s Temple of Karnak is the largest complex of its kind
ever built. Our expert Egyptologist leads an excursion to this vast
site and its Great Hypostyle Hall. Later, Nile Adventurer sets
off from Luxor on an exciting day spent cruising the River Nile.
Glimpse life along the ancient riverbanks as the ship makes its
way to Esna throughout the day, enjoying a private galley tour
and afternoon tea. This evening, join the Captain and his staff
aboard the Nile Adventurer for a cocktail reception that entices
with Egyptian wine and local beer, followed by dinner. Meals BLD
Abu Simbel
Temple of
Queen Nefertari
Maximum Elevation: 1,200 ft.
4. Fly
Kings / M Embark Ship
If you wish, rise early for a thrilling, optional hot air balloon
ride over the Valleys of the Kings and Queens (available for an
additional $160 per person). View Queen Hatshepsut’s temple
en route to the secluded Valley of the Kings on the Nile’s west
bank, site of over 60 pharaohs’ tombs. Insights from Tauck’s
Egyptologist enrich your visit to the site of Medinet Habu and
the Valley of the Queens. Settle into your cabin on the Nile
Adventurer this afternoon, then join us on a private horse-drawn
carriage ride through the temple complex at Luxor – all lit up for
the evening – and the local bazaar. Your welcome dinner aboard
ship tonight features belly dancers and entertainment. Meals BLD
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Alexandria
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– Thomas & Elaina Del Vino, NY
Luxor / Temples & Luxor Museum
Fly aboard our charter flight to Luxor, site of the ancient city of
Thebes. The treasures of Upper Egypt highlight a guided visit to
the remarkable Luxor Museum. You’ll have time to explore the
town of Luxor, one of the world’s most extraordinary “open-air”
museums, at leisure; its antiquities include the great temple
complex of Luxor, along with many pylons, sphinxes and obelisks.
Follow a sunset cocktail cruise on a felucca with dinner at your
hotel, where your room overlooks the fabled River Nile. Meals BLD
Explore the temples of Abu Simbel... local life in Cairo... and astounding Luxor
with Tauck’s Egyptologist – plus enjoy Pyramid views from your Cairo room!
Call your travel agent or Tauck at 800-468-2825
www.tauck.com
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12 Days from $5,300* plus airfare
(11 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches & 9 Dinners)
Begins Cairo
Jan 6, 20
Sep 15, 29
Feb 3, 17 Mar 3, 17, 31 Apr 14
Oct 13, 27 Nov 10, 24 Dec 8, 22
Go to www.tauck.com for up-to-the-minute space availability.
Your memorable overnight stay in Alexandria on the Mediterranean
includes a visit to the fascinating Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
In Esna, visit the Greco-Roman Temple of Khnum; continue
cruising along the Nile to Edfu to explore the well-preserved
Temple of Horus and the local bazaar. Don local attire for a
special evening of entertainment and dancing. Meals BLD
8. M Kom Ombo / Aswan / Philae Temple
Walk to Kom Ombo’s unusual double temples. Cruise to Aswan;
a private motorboat ferries you to Agilka Island to see the Temple
of Isis at Philae and quarries that provided granite for temples and
pyramids. Join us aboard ship for farewell cocktails. Meals BLD
9. Disembark / Abu Simbel / Alexandria
Disembark Nile Adventurer in Aswan and travel to Abu Simbel; visit
the temples of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari. Fly via private
charter to Alexandria; enjoy some afternoon sightseeing. Meals BLD
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February – March; December
Double $5470 R $520 U $5990
(Standard Cabins)
Single $6526 R $520 U $7046
nMain Deck Double $5570 R $520 U $6090
(Standard Cabins)
Single $6717 R $520 U $7237
nBridge Deck Double $5670 R $520 U $6190
(Standard Cabins)
Single $6828 R $520 U $7348
nPromenade Deck Double $5770 R $520 U $6290
(Standard Cabins)
Single $6985 R $520 U $7505
nMain Deck Double $6070 R $520 U $6590
(Deluxe Cabins)
Single $7650 R $520 U $8170
nPromenade Deck Double $6570 R $520 U $7090
(Presidential Suites)
Single $8682 R $520 U $9202
nNile Deck 7. M Esna / Edfu / Egyptian Evening
10. Discover Alexandria / Return
*LAND/CRUISE PRICE R ON-TOUR AIR
(2 flights) U TOTAL PER PERSON
January; April – November
nNile Deck Double $5300 R $490 U $5790
(Standard Cabins)
Single $6455 R $490 U $6945
nMain Deck Double $5400 R $490 U $5890
(Standard Cabins)
Single $6592 R $490 U $7082
nBridge Deck Double $5500 R $490 U $5990
(Standard Cabins)
Single $6709 R $490 U $7199
nPromenade Deck Double $5600 R $490 U $6090
(Standard Cabins)
Single $6860 R $490 U $7350
nMain Deck Double $5900 R $490 U $6390
(Deluxe Cabins)
Single $7537 R $490 U $8027
nPromenade Deck Double $6400 R $490 U $6890
(Presidential Suites)
Single $8517 R $490 U $9007
Cairo
Tauck enhances your exploration of Egypt with visits to the Library
of Alexandria, the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, and the National
Museum to see antiquities from the sea; return to Cairo. Meals BLD
Land / Cruise Price Includes: everything outlined in General Information,
port charges, cruise fare, shore excursions, wine with dinner aboard Nile
Adventurer, gratuities to ship staff, local guides and drivers.
Tauck Family Favorites! While children are welcome on all departures, two
departures of this trip are family-friendly: Apr 14 and Dec 22. Inquire at
time of booking for complete details and additional dates!
International Airfare is additional. Call Tauck for special rates on international air,
in coach or business, for travel originating in the U.S. (subject to availability).
Optional Luxor Hot Air Balloon Ride – Add $160 per person (ask at booking)
Please ask at booking about additional hotel nights before or after your
tour and about our Guest Protection Product.
11. Cairo Past & Present / Egyptian Museum
*For activities marked with an asterisk (*), participation is at your own risk
and a signed liability waiver will be required.
Start the day with a lecture on the changing role of women in Arabic
society. Join Tauck’s Egyptologist on a guided visit to Cairo’s Egyptian
Museum, displaying treasures from King Tut’s tomb and many other
priceless artifacts. Join us for a farewell dinner tonight. Meals BD
Night 1,2,3
12. Journey Home
Tour ends: Cairo. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from
the Kempinski Nile Hotel Garden City Cairo to Cairo International
Airport; allow a minimum of 3½ hours for flight check-in. Meals B
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Fine Hotels / Great Locations
Night
Night
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Night
ena House Oberoi
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Cairo
featuring Pyramid-view rooms
4Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor
Luxor
featuring Nile-view rooms
5,6,7,8 Aboard Nile Adventurer
Cruising the Nile
9Four Seasons Alexandria
Alexandria
featuring sea view rooms
10,11Kempinski Nile Hotel Garden City Cairo
Cairo
CRUISING ABOARD
NILE ADVENTURER
Cruise to Egypt’s remarkable antiquities aboard the Nile
Adventurer, a sleek, elegant cruiser with the feel of a
comfortable private yacht. Nile Adventurer’s state-of-the-art
design provides a relaxed and intimate atmosphere ideal for
exploring the legendary River Nile.
Nile Adventurer’s five spacious decks include an upper Sun
deck with swimming pool, a lower Sun deck with outdoor
bar, lounge, library and games room, gift shop and laundry,
gym with state-of-the-art equipment and spa room, and a
well-equipped, full-service restaurant offering an international
gourmet menu featuring fresh, high-quality ingredients – all
complemented by well-appointed staterooms including two
Deluxe Cabins and two Presidential Suites.
All staterooms are fully air conditioned and outside-facing,
overlooking the Nile. Each features a private bathroom with bathtub,
shower and hair dryer; individual air conditioning controls; color TV,
CD player and mini-bar. Electrical current is 220 volts / 50Hz.
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Highly experienced in Nile cruising, the Nile Adventurer’s seasoned
crew of 34 includes well-trained security personnel and an attentive
staff that anticipates your needs, ensuring your cruise to the
treasures of the Nile will be most memorable!
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Promenade Deck (Pres. Suites)
Call your travel agent or Tauck at 800-468-2825
SHIP SPECIFICATIONS
Renovated: 2001
Weight: 1,147 tons
Length: 325 ft.
Draft: 14 ft.
Beam: 36 ft.
Air Conditioned: Yes
Cruising Speed: 19 knots
Number of Guests: 68
Crew Members: 34
Elevator: No
Registry: Egypt
Crew Nationality: Egyptian
www.tauck.com
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