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Splendors of Egypt & the Nile

12 Days | Cairo to Cairo

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Jordan Pre-Cruise Extension

Included in your 6-day stay:

  • 3 nights at The St. Regis Amman hotel (or similar)
  • 1 night at Palmyra Mazayen camp (or similar)
  • 1 night at Al Manara, a Luxury Collection Hotel (or similar)
  • Breakfast daily, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
  • All service charges, taxes, and porterage
  • Explore Jordan—4 days of excursions
  • All transfers and transportation
  • Flight between Amman and Cairo
  • Services of a local host/guide

Uniworld - The Iraq al-Amir Women’s Cooperative

When you travel with Uniworld on our Jordan pre-cruise/tour extension you are helping to support local communities. See how you can make travel matter for the Jordanian women of the Iraq al-Amir Women’s Cooperative.

Day to Day:

2023 Jordan Pre-Cruise/Tour Day to Day Overview (click here for details)

Day 1: Amman
Upon your arrival at Queen Alia International Airport, you’ll be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to The St. Regis Amman hotel for the night.

Day 2: Amman, Jerash (BB)
FEATURED EXCURSION: Amman Panoramic City Tour, Jerash and Dead Sea Visit
After breakfast, you’ll embark on a panoramic tour of dynamic and multifaceted Amman that will bring you to the Citadel, Archaeological Museum, Folklore Museum and Roman Amphitheater. Marvel at the 6,000-seat, 2nd-century landmark that today is home to the majority of the city’s cultural activities. Journey through the residential suburbs flanked by tree-lined avenues and white houses, then head into downtown for a look at traditional life.

Head off to the ancient city of Jerash, which has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. As one of the original 10 great Roman cities, Jerash is now the site of one of the best-preserved Roman provincial towns in the world. After being hidden for centuries in the sand and only uncovered in recent decades, Jerash features some of the finest examples of ancient Rome’s colonnaded streets, hilltop temples, theaters, spacious public squares and city walls.

Next, we’ll head to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth. Jordan’s coastline along the Dead Sea is one of the most miraculous natural and spiritual landscapes in the world and has enticed travelers for centuries.

Day 3: Petra, Wadi Rum (BB, D)
FEATURED EXCURSION: “Rose-Red City” of Petra
Today, you’ll explore the “Rose-Red City” of Petra, with its massive red mountains and vast mausoleums. Although much has been written about Petra, nothing truly prepares you for this astonishing city. You’ll enter the city through the Siq, a narrow walkway that’s flanked by colorful, towering cliffs on both sides. As you reach the end, you’ll witness the stunning Al-Khazneh, one of the most intricate and iconic temples in the city. You’ll then enter the indescribable Petra Valley, with its overwhelming natural beauty and outstanding architectural achievements—there are hundreds of elaborate rock-cut tombs with intricate carvings. Here also sits a vast Nabatean-built, Roman-style theater—and high above rests the impressive Ad-Deir Monastery, accessible by a flight of 800 rock-cut steps. Later, you will travel to the Wadi Rum desert, where you will check-in, have dinner and spend a night glamping under the stars at Mazayen Camp Wadi Rum.

Day 4: Wadi Rum, Aqaba (BB, L)
FEATURED EXCURSION: Bedouin Jeep Tour of Wadi Rum Desert
Climb aboard a Bedouin jeep for a tour of the Wadi Rum desert, a place seemingly untouched by the outside world. As you drive through a maze of canyons and rock-scrapes, you’ll uncover natural wonder after natural wonder among this sprawling wilderness. After lunch, you’ll venture to the coastal city of Aqaba, where you can spend your time exploring ancient sites, trying traditional food or shopping at local vendors. Later, check-in to your hotel for the night, the Al Manara—a Luxury Collection Hotel.

Day 5: Madaba, Amman (BB, L)
FEATURED EXCURSION: Madaba Visit with Saint George Church and Mount Nebo
FEATURED EXCURSION: MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences: Iraq al-Amir Women’s Cooperative Visit
Venture to one of the holiest sites of Jordan—Mount Nebo, where Moses was buried. Next up is a visit to Saint George Church, the home of the Madaba Mosaic Map. The map is the oldest surviving cartographic depiction of the Holy Land and Jerusalem. Only a quarter of the original map, which dates from the sixth century AD, still remains.

After lunch, you’ll pay a visit to the Iraq al-Amir Women’s Cooperative. This TreadRight Foundation-supported endeavor is where local women come together and share special skills with visitors, such as traditional weaving, paper making, ceramics and cooking. Your day then ends in Amman, where you will return to The St. Regis Amman for the night.

Day 6: Amman (BB)
Today, you’ll check out of your hotel and transfer to the Queen Alia International Airport for your flight to Cairo, where you’ll embark on your Splendors of Egypt & the Nile cruise/tour.

Pricing:

$2,889 per person (for 2 guests)

For solo travelers, there is a single supplement of $839.

The Red Sea Post-Cruise Extension

The Red Sea area is one of the best places in the world for diving, snorkeling and sea sports. Discover why on this post-cruise/tour extension to our Egyptian river cruises, during which you’ll stay at a remarkably elegant resort in Sharm El Sheikh.

Please note: A local host will be with you throughout the itinerary to facilitate flights, excursions, hotel changes and any other needs guests may have.

Included in your 5-day stay:

  • 3 nights at the Sharm El Sheikh at Four Seasons Resort (or similar)
  • 1 night at the Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis (or similar)
  • Breakfast daily
  • All service charges, taxes, and porterage
  • Explore Saint Catherine’s Monastery, Dahab City, and Sea Scope Submarine
  • All transfers and transportation
  • Flights between Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh
  • Services of a local host/guide

Day to Day:

2023 The Red Sea Post-Cruise/Tour Day to Day Overview (click here for details)

Day 1: Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh
Upon your arrival at Sharm El Sheikh Airport, you’ll be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the Sharm El Sheikh at Four Seasons Resort for the night. You’ll have the afternoon and evening to settle into your room and enjoy this elegant hotel at your leisure.

Day 2: Sharm El Sheikh (BB)
FEATURED EXCURSION: A Visit to St. Catherine’s Monastery
In a corner of the world suffused with sites of great historical and spiritual note, the Red Sea is certainly amongst the most significant. The Red Sea is best known for its place in the biblical story of Exodus, in which the prophet Moses is said to have parted the sea to aid the Jewish people’s escape from Egypt.

This area is also the site of the oldest working Christian monastery in the world, St. Catherine’s Monastery, which follows the Greek Orthodox tradition and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. One of the oldest tourist sites in South Sinai, St. Catherine’s was built around 550 AD in the same place as the famous burning bush of Moses’s story.

After visiting the monastery, we’ll drive to Dahab, where you’ll have some free time to explore the city, shop and have lunch on your own at a local restaurant.

Day 3: Sharm El Sheikh (BB)
MASTERPIECE COLLECTION EXCURSION*: Snorkeling the Ras Muhammad Reef
Today is your opportunity to take full advantage of the luxurious amenities and experiences your hotel offers. The Sharm El Sheikh Four Seasons is an Arabic-style oasis, perched on private beaches by the sea. Treat yourself to a spa service, dine at some of the many restaurants and bars available on the property or partake in a few of the exciting activities curated by the hotel—some of which take you into the water or off to the surrounding desert.

Alternatively, you can join us on an optional Masterpiece Collection experience to Ras Muhammed National Park, bookable with your local host for an additional cost. Ras Muhammed is the southeast point in Sinai Peninsula and is Egypt’s first national park. The vast majority of the park protects marine land, including the Red Sea Reef—our destination for today.

We’ll set off for a relaxing day of sailing and snorkeling. Crystal clear waters will give us the perfect viewing conditions for observing the 1000+ species of fish native to the area, in addition to approximately 150 varieties of coral.

Day 4: Sharm El Sheikh, Cairo (BB)
FEATURED EXCURSION: Above and Below the Red Sea
Explore the Red Sea and its famous coral reef without ever having to get wet by boarding a semi-submarine—a sea scope boat with both an upper deck for appreciating the scenery above-water and a lower deck for getting an up-close look at fish and coral in their natural environment.

After the excursion, we’ll transfer to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for our flight to Cairo International Airport. Upon your arrival, a Uniworld representative will transfer you to your hotel, the Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis (or similar).

Day 5: Cairo (CB/BB)
Check out of your hotel and transfer to the Cairo International Airport for your flight home.

*Masterpiece Collection are optional experiences that go above and beyond our daily selection of included excursions and can be booked for an additional fee. Masterpiece Collection excursions may not operate if they occur on a holiday or if they require a minimum number of participants and that minimum is not met.

Pricing:

$1,899 per person (for 2 guests)

For solo travelers, there is a single supplement of $799.

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