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President's
Cruise 2010 - Egypt and the Nile |
So sorry, at this time we have no more space to confirm. You may
request to be put on a waitlist, or request an alternate trip date.
Thank you for your interest and please check back for additional updates. 1/4/10 |
 You are
cordially invited to join the 2010 President's Cruise and experience the ancient wonders and mysteries of Egypt
and the Nile.
Hosted by Mike Tully, CEO of AAA Arizona, and his
wife Heidi, this exclusive Uniworld river cruise and tour
of Egypt and the Nile will be an adventure
filled with ancient stories, traditions and treasures, including the Great Pyramid. You'll sail in luxurious modern-day
comfort on the new River Tosca and watch 5,000 years of culture unfold before your eyes, where cities and rural villages go on today as they did thousands of years ago.
Departure: November 12, 2010
- 10 Days/8 Nights |
Price: $3,885 per person suite category 1
Past President's Cruise guests save $100 per person
Deposit:
$200 per person due at time of booking
Final
payment: due on or August 6, 2010 |
Price Includes: |
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4-night Nile River cruise onboard the ultra-luxurious
River Tosca*
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4-nights at the deluxe Cairo Marriott and Casino
Hotel* with room overlooking the Nile, inclusive
of service charges, taxes, porterage and buffet
breakfast daily
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Shipboard meals
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Captivating excursions, fully hosted by English-speaking
local guides, including Giza's Pyramids and light show, Egyptian Museum, Abu Simbel, Karnak Temple Complex at Dendera, Temple of Luxor and so much more.
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Exciting onboard entertainment, including a
Galabeya party and Nubian show
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Exclusive services of a Cruise Manager/Egyptologist throughout
your trip
Airfare from Phoenix
is not included but available through AAA. Passport and Egyptian visitor
visa are required for travel. AAA
recommends the purchase of travel insurance.
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Day 1-4
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Depart
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Day 2:
11/13/10 |
Cairo
Arrive in Cairo and be
greeted by a Uniworld representative who
will escort you to the Cairo Marriott and Casino Hotel. Welcome
Reception at Marriott exclusive to AAA President’s
Cruise guests
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Day 3:
11/14/09 |
Cairo
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Featured Excursion: Egyptian Museum and guided tour of Giza's Pyramids
After breakfast, you drive to Cairo's Egypt Museum, an unrivaled warehouse of Pharaonic treasures, including artifacts recovered from the tomb of King Tutankhamun. Then come face-to-face with the enigmatic Sphinx and the magnificent Pyramids on a guided tour of Giza. You may even be persuaded to take a camel ride.
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Day
4:
11/15/10 |
Fly to Luxor, cruising the Nile, Dendera |
Featured Excursion: Karnak Temple Complex
Fly to Luxor in the morning, where you’ll discover the Karnak Temple Complex – an immense site with a vast conglomeration of mostly ruined temples, chapels, pylons and most notably, the Great Temple of Amen, all part of the monumental city of Thebes. Then board the ultra-luxurious River Tosca and sail to Dendera.
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Day 5-7
Day 5:
11/16/10
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Dendera, cruising the Nile, Luxor |
Featured Excursion: Temples of Hathor and Luxor
At the Dendera temple complex, one of the best-preserved complexes in Egypt, you’ll explore the Temple of Hathor, the largest and main temple of this imposing complex. Later, return to Luxor to see the Temple of Luxor, located on the east bank of the Nile. The temple complex houses the impressive sitting Ramesses II Colossus, the red granite obelisk and Amenhotep's colonnade.
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Luxor, cruising the Nile, Kom Ombo |
Featured excursion: Valley of the Kings
Visit the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III dating back to 1350 BC, the Deir el-Bahri complex’s Temple of Hatshepsut on the west bank of the Nile opposite the city of Luxor, and the Valley of the Kings where, for a period of at least 500 years, tombs were constructed for the kings and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom, comprising some 63 tombs and chambers. During the evening, enjoy a Galabeya party while your ship sails to Kom Ombo. (BB, L, D)
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Day 7:
11/18/10
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Kom Ombo, cruising the Nile, Aswan |
Featured Excursion: Aswan High Dam, Temple of Isis
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.
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Day 8-10
Day 8:
11/19/10
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Aswan, fly to Cairo |
| Featured Excursion: Abu Simbel Temple
After disembarking the River Tosca, you’ll be taken on a thrilling guided tour of Abu Simbel and examine an archeological site comprised of two massive rock temples on the western bank of Lake Nasser. The twin temples were originally carved out of the mountainside as lasting monuments to Pharaoh Ramesses II and his queen Nefertari. You return to the Aswan airport for a flight to Cairo and the Cairo Marriott and Casino Hotel. As the sun sets, you will witness a magnificent sound and light show at Giza with the Great Pyramid the centerpiece of the dazzling display.
(BB) Exclusive to AAA President's Cruise - Abu Simbel guided tour and
Giza sound and light show |
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Day 9:
11/20/10 |
Cairo - Extra day in Cairo exclusive to AAA President's Cruise guests |
Featured Excursion: Sakkara and Old Cairo
After breakfast, you drive to Memphis, 12 miles south of Cairo on the Nile, to admire the 33-foot colossal statue of Ramesses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx. Close by, Saqqara features numerous pyramids, including the famous Step Pyramid. In the afternoon, you'll explore Cairo past and present on a guided tour before being treated to a farewell dinner and dancing show at a special Falafel restaurant.
The ancient sites will be remembered, but it will be the warmth and friendliness of the Egyptian people that will linger and be treasured long after you return home.
(BB, D) Exclusive to AAA President's Cruise- Farewell dinner and show |
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Day 10:
11/21/10
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Depart Cairo |
Transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight home.
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Important information: Deposit is non-refundable
Price per person, based on double occupancy, cruise/tour-only and is subject to change, availability, confirmation and prior sale. Other conditions and restrictions apply.
Cancellation penalty charges (per person):
Cancel 90 days or more prior to trip start date: $200 nonrefundable deposit is charged.
Cancel 89-60 days prior to the trip start date: 35% of the fare is charged.
Cancel 59 - 30 days prior to the trip start date: 50% of the fare is charged.
Cancel less than 30 days prior to the trip start date or no-show: 100% of fare is charged.
Fare is defined as the cost of any cruise, land or air element purchased from Uniworld River Cruises Inc.
Note: All Uniworld River Cruises, Inc. policies, conditions and restrictions apply. Please consult your AAA Travel agent for additional information. Daily itinerary is subject to change.
*hotel and ship subject to change
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