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Make Travel Matter: Sail the Nile and Support Local Women's Co-op on a Cruise Extension to Petra


EXPERIENCE UNIWORLD'S FOUNDATION WORK AT THE IRAQ AL-AMIR WOMEN'S COOPERATIVE;

A NEW UNIWORLD PRE-CRUISE/TOUR EXTENSION FOR 2019, AMMAN & PETRA, IS NOW AVAILABLE TO ADD TO A SPLENDORS OF EGYPT & THE NILE CRUISE TOUR ITINERARY.

Traveling on this 5-day extension helps support the Iraq al-Amir Women's Cooperative in Jordan through our partnership with The TreadRight Foundation.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO: See how you can make travel matter for the Jordanian women of the Iraq al-Amir Women’s Cooperative.

Founded in 1993, this cooperative aims to make local women financially independent and help preserve local heritage. During this extension, you'll get to visit the Jordanian women of the cooperative and learn how to prepare your very own jar of fresh labneh to take home.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS CRUISE EXTENSION?

  • A visit to the Iraq al-Amir Women's Cooperative
  • Shobak Castle with Mt. Nebo and Madaba visit
  • Panoramic tours of the ancient city of Jerash, the modern-day city of Amman and
  • the Red Rose City of Petra
  • And more!

AVAILABLE WITH: SPLENDORS OF EGYPT & THE NILE CRUISE

  • 12 Days Cairo – Cairo
  • 2019 Departures Jan – May and Sept - Dec
  • Fares start at $5599 USD / $6929 CDN pp – some departure dates are eligible for extra savings

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. You will enjoy an exhilarating ride in a felucca, a traditional Nile River sailboat.

This captivating itinerary begins and ends in Cairo, where you’ll 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.

Day 1: Cairo

Arrive at Cairo International Airport. If your cruise/tour package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, a Uniworld representative will be on hand to greet you and escort you to the opulent Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza.

Day 2: Cairo

The ancient quarter of Cairo is intense—the colors, the sounds, the density of people—and it’s likely been this way for thousands of years. Your local expert will show you a 12th-century citadel, the beautiful Alabaster Mosque and an unsurpassed collection of priceless artifacts, including mind-boggling treasures once buried with the boy king Tutankhamen.

Featured Excursion:

Citadel of Salah al-Din, Alabaster Mosque and Egyptian Museum

Note: Dressing modestly is recommended as a show of respect for the culture and customs of the Egyptian people. In particular, women should ensure that shoulders are covered and legs are concealed at least to the knee on all shore excursions throughout this itinerary.

Day 3: Cairo, Fly to Luxor (Embark) Cruising the Nile River, Dendera

Prepare to be amazed at the legendary Temple of Karnak, a massive and absolutely astounding site, with gigantic columns, broad avenues lined with stone sphinxes and halls of truly epic proportions. Your local guide is a trained Egyptologist with fascinating insights to share, many not found in any guidebook.

Featured Excursion:

Temple at Karnak

Day 4: Dendera, Cruising the Nile River, Luxor

Like its twin shrine, the Temple of Karnak, the Temple of Luxor stands on the site of ancient Thebes, the once flourishing capital of Egypt’s New Kingdom. It was built over hundreds of years and even in ruins it is still an extraordinary place. You’ll also visit the Temple of Hathor, dedicated to the goddess of love and beauty.

Featured Excursions:

Temple of Hathor

Temple of Luxor

Day 5: Luxor, Cruising the Nile River, Kom Ombo

The word “colossal” will take on a whole new meaning after today’s excursion to the gigantic twin statues known as the Colossi of Memnon. And that’s just the beginning—you’ll also visit the temple of one of Egypt’s rare female pharaohs as well as the Valley of the Kings, used as a royal burial place for nearly 500 years and where the mummified remains of Tutankhamen are on display.

Featured Excursion:

Colossi of Memnon, Hatshepsut Temple and Valley of the Kings

Day 6: Kom Ombo, Cruising the Nile River, Aswan

After visiting a temple dedicated to a crocodile god today (don’t miss the display of some of the 300 mummified crocs found in the local area), hop aboard a small boat for a bird-watching excursion along the Nile.

Featured Excursions:

Kom Ombo Temple

Bird watching boat ride and tea with a Nubian family

Day 7: Aswan

Today is an epic day, filled with wonders from start to finish. You’ll visit a marvel of modern engineering—the Aswan High Dam—as well as the Unfinished Obelisk and the beautiful Philae Temple complex, which was moved from one island to another back in the 1970s. But wait, there’s more. You’ll also take a ride in a felucca—a traditional Egyptian sailboat—and enjoy afternoon tea at a famous hotel depicted in Agatha Christie’s novel Death on the Nile.

Featured Excursions:

Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple

Boat ride in traditional Nile River felucca and afternoon tea at the Old Cataract Hotel Aswan

After dinner onboard this evening, you’ll be treated to an enchanting Nubian show featuring traditionally attired performers, live music and dancing.

Day 8: Aswan, Cruising the Nile River, Kom Ombo, Edfu

Spend the day at leisure or join us for an optional excursion to see the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel.

Day 9: Esna, Cruising the Nile River, Luxor

On today’s excursion, you’ll learn how the Temple of Esna was buried under debris for many centuries and is one of the last great Egyptian temples ever built. Your Egyptologist guide will share all sorts of fascinating insights about this significant cultural site and show you the façade bearing the last known hieroglyphic inscriptions ever recorded in Egypt.

Featured Excursion:

Temple of Esna

Later, savor the Nile’s majestic scenery as the ship cruises to Luxor.

Day 10: Luxor (Disembark), Fly to Cairo

After disembarking and flying back to Cairo, you’ll have time to relax before tonight’s featured excursion—a Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids of Giza. Disembark in Luxor and transfer to the airport for your return flight to Cairo. Check in to the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza and enjoy free time in the city before attending a sensational Sound and Light Show at the pyramids of Giza.

Featured Excursion:

Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids of Giza

Day 11: Cairo

It’s a day of Bucket List Moments today as we venture to Ancient Memphis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a number of amazing monuments to see—including the enigmatic Great Sphinx. After seeing the pyramids from afar last evening, you’ll have a thrilling opportunity to view them from an up-close perspective, the only way to fully appreciate their remarkable size and grandeur.

Featured Excursion:

Ancient Memphis sites, including the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx and Sakkara visit

Day 12: Depart Cairo

Check out of your hotel and transfer to the Cairo International Airport for your flight home, or extend your trip with a memorable optional extension in Jerusalem.

YOUR SHIP: RIVER TOSCA

All beautifully appointed suites feature a French balcony, and custom-made beds draped with the finest bed linens. Added conveniences include a vanity and make-up mirror, generous built-in closets, a hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat for air conditioning, direct-dial telephone, iPod® docking station, and flat-screen television with satellite channels. Private bathrooms have both a bathtub and shower, and are stocked with thick towels, cosy robes, his and her slippers, and soothing bath amenities.

AMMAN AND PETRA PRE-CRUISE/ EXTENSION,

INCLUDING THE TREADRIGHT FOUNDATION PEOPLE PROJECT IN JORDAN

Included in your 5-day stay:

• 2 nights at the Fairmont Amman, Jordan (or similar)

• 2 nights at the Marriott Petra, Jordan (or similar)

• Breakfast daily, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

• All service charges, taxes and porterage

• Jerash and Petra city tours

• Shobak Castle with Mt. Nebo and Madaba

• Panoramic city tour of Amman

• All transfers, transportation and intra flights

• Services of a Tour Manager throughout your trip

Cruise Extension Pricing:

$1629 USD / $2149 CDN per person (for 2 guests)

For solo travelers, there is a single supplement of $359 USD/ $469 CDN

Terms and Conditions Include:

This extension is for cruise/tours that begin in Cairo. A minimum number of participants is required to operate these extensions. The itineraries presented are subject to modification due to water levels, closures because of public holidays or other uncontrollable factors. Every effort will be made to operate programs as planned, but changes may still be necessary throughout the cruise. This day-to-day schedule is subject to change. Your final day-to-day schedule will be provided onboard on the first day of your cruise/tour.

Terms, conditions and restrictions apply; pricing, availability, and other details subject to change and/ or apply to US or Canadian residents. Please confirm details and booking information with your travel advisor.

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