December 1 – December 10, 2023
Join Wine Diva Deb for an adventure to ancient Egypt, as well as its modern enjoyments on a Nile River cruise for the ages. Arrive in Cairo, and explore the pyramids and Sphinx of Giza. See the Ramses II statue in Memphis and King Tut’s tomb in Cairo’s Egyptian Museum. (Note: upon its opening in 2022, the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza will replace Cairo’s Egyptian Museum for this itinerary.) In Old Cairo, see the Church of the Virgin Mary (also called the Hanging Church), built in the place where Mary and Jesus were said to find refuge during their flight to Egypt, and visit the Alabaster Mosque. These and more exciting discoveries are to be found as you see Egypt’s incredible monuments to pharaohs and gods of Egyptian history.
Fly to Luxor to embark on your Nile River cruise. You’ll visit the Luxor Temple, Avenue of the Sphinxes, monument of Karnak, and the Temple of Amun-Ra before enjoying an onboard welcome reception on your ship. Visit the valley of Kings and Valley of Queens, where the pristine tomb of King Tut was found with undisturbed riches and splendor. This incredible cruise on the Nile River takes you to amazing ancient sites, including the twin temples at Kom Ombo, devoted to the crocodile god Sobek-Ra and the falcon god Horus. Ponder the magnitude of the task of building the pyramids with a visit to the granite quarries—where an unfinished obelisk still remains. Visit the Temple of Isis, then take a return flight to Cairo to wander the world’s largest open-air museum, and browse the bustling maze of the endless bazaar in Cairo’s medieval alleys. Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime vacation tour in Cairo, expedition to the Egyptian pyramids, and a Nile River cruise you’ll never forget.
Itinerary
Day 1 Cairo, Egypt:
Welcome to Egypt
Day 2 Cairo:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza, Ramses II, and Alabaster Sphinx in Memphis, and the ‘Stairway to the Sky’ at Sakkara; Sounds & Light Show at the pyramids
Day 3 Cairo:
Visit Tutankhamun’s Tomb in the Egyptian Museum; see Saladin’s citadel and visit the Alabaster Mosque in Old Cairo; see the Hanging Church and Cairo’s oldest synagogue in Coptic Cairo; visit the Khan el-Kahlili souk
Day 4 Cairo–Luxor (Embarkation):
Fly to Luxor; visit Luxor Temple, the Avenue of Sphinxes, monument of Karnak & Temple of Amun-Ra; onboard welcome reception
Day 5 Luxor–Esna:
Valley of Kings, Valley of Queens, Deir El-Bahri, and the Colossi of Memnon; galabya party on board
Day 6 Edfu–Kom Ombo–Aswan:
Visit the Temple of Horus; visit the twin temples at Kom Ombo; lecture on board
Day 7 Aswan:
Sail by felucca to Kitchener Island; visit the Botanical Gardens
Day 8 Aswan (Disembarkation)–Cairo:
Excursion to the High Dam; cruise to Agilika; visit Temple of Isis and ancient granite quarries; fly to Cairo
Day 9 Cairo:
Special tour to the world’s largest open-air museum, followed by a walk in the maze of shops at the famous bazaar
Day 10 Cairo:
Your vacation ends this morning
Always Included
It’s about you. You are the reason we’ve used our 80-plus years of travel expertise to design the very best small-ship cruise experience. Inspired by you, we’ve taken everything special about small-ship cruising and made it even better. Here are some of the features and amenities you’ll experience with Avalon.
- Domestic Flights within Egypt
- Outside cabins with panoramic windows.
- Included shore excursions with Egyptologist.
- Headsets for shore excursions.
- Refresh yourself in the swimming pool.
- Unwind in the spa.
- Modern bathrooms.
- Enjoy color satellite TV on the Nile River.
- Large closets with shelves for ample storage.
- Delicious meals – both Western and Eastern cuisine.
- English-speaking crew.
- Remarkable service throughout the cruise.
- Internet access on the Nile River to stay in touch with family.
- Complimentary glass of wine or beer at dinner.
- Complimentary soft drinks with lunch and dinner.
- And, much more.
Link to the ship MS Farah
https://www.avalonwaterways.com/river-cruise-ships/ms-farah/
Pricing Details in $US
Luxury Stateroom – $4350 based on double occupancy
Suites – Base Price of $4350 + Upgrade Price
SOLO Stateroom – $5350
To Reserve your space
Send email to: winedivadeb@yahoo.com or call Wine Diva Deb on 206-617-6160.
River Cruise: Deposit of $500/person is required. DEPOSIT IS UNREFUNDABLE!
All reservations based on double occupancy (unless stated otherwise). Non refundable $25 booking fee will apply to all booking. Travel Insurance is added $357/per person. If you want to decline travel insurance please notify me within 14 days of the deposit.
Prices Do Not Include: Published prices do not include vessel fuel surcharges; passport and visa fees; baggage fees; port charges and fees; vaccinations; laundry; additional food and beverages; optional excursions and land programs; gratuities or other items or services of a personal nature.
Bedding: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking. The Options are: Option A: Two twin beds Option B: One large bed (larger than queen size).
Passport and Visas: A valid passport is required for each participant. Passports must be valid for at least six (6) months after the scheduled return date to your home country. Obtaining required visas and any other required travel documentation, and assuring these are complete and correct in all ways, is the sole responsibility of each participant. We are not in a position to obtain or verify the accuracy or completeness of any participant’s visa or other required documentation and shall not be responsible or liable for delay or missed portion of any part of the itinerary or other problems resulting from the participant lacking the appropriate travel documentation.
