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Embark on an exciting Egyptian adventure. Sail along the Nile to Luxor and the Valley of the Kings and experience the beauty and mystery of an ancient civilization. From the legendary Sphinx at Giza and the Great Pyramids to historical museums, mosques and outdoor bazaars you'll enjoy a wide array of attractions. A professional Egyptologist guides your entire stay. Join Cheryl Randolph for a seminar on "Emergency Nursing and Critical Care" and receive a total of 10 Contact Hours.
Prices below are for the full cruise including meals and evening entertainment
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Prices are Per Person, Double Occupancy, Subject to change.
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Port Charges, Taxes & Fees $0.00 per person.
Deposit $300.00 per person
Cancellation Policies vary by cruise line, destination and sailing date. Please check with one of our cruise consultant for policies applicable to this cruise.
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Ports of Call
Day 1 - Cairo, Egypt - Arrive in the Land of the Pharaohs. Upon completion of immigration and customs formalities at Cairo International Airport, you will be met at the exit by our representative and escorted to your hotel.
Day 2 - Visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities - Visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities to see the world's largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts and the treasures of Tutankhamen's tomb. Then drive to Old Cairo to visit Al Moallaka Church (Hanging Church) and Ben Ezra Synagogue. In the afternoon, visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx, then proceed to Khan El Khalili, the world's largest 13th century covered oriental bazaar. (B, L)
Day 3 - Transfer from your hotel to Cairo International Airport for your morning flight to Aswan - Transfer from your hotel to Cairo International Airport for your morning flight to Aswan. Upon arrival you will be escorted to your Nile cruise ship (MS Monaco). Accommodations on board consist of outside cabins with private facilities. You will visit the High Dam, the Granite Alexandria Quarries with the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Temple of Isis at Philae. Sail on board a felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailboat and view Kitchner's Island Botanical Garden and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. After lunch, sail to Kom Ombo, where you will visit the Ptolemaic Temple of Sobek and Haroeries before arriving to Edfu. (B, L, D)
Day 4 - 4 Hours of CE Seminars while Sailing Today** - Travel by horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, the falcon god. Dating from 237 B.C., it is considered the best preserved temple in Egypt and the second largest after the Temple of Karnak. Sail to Esna, passing through the Esna Lock, and continue sailing towards Luxor. (B, L, D) **Timing of seminar on-board is subject to change**
Day 5 - Visit the West Bank necropolis including the Valley of the Kings - Visit the West Bank necropolis including the Valley of the Kings, the Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. Enjoy an optional sound and light show at Karnak Temple this evening. (B, L, D)
Day 6 -Visit Karnak and Luxor temples - After breakfast, visit Karnak and Luxor temples, a centuries old city of pylons, hypostyle halls, colossal statues, shrines and obelisks. Disembark and transfer to the airport for your afternoon flight to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo you will be met and escorted to your hotel. This evening enjoy an optional sound and light show at the Pyramid. (B)
Day 7 - 6 Hours of CE Seminars while "At Leisure" - Breakfast included today, afterwards there will be 6 hours of Class Included at the Holiday Inn City Stars; Overnight Cairo (B) Coffee Breaks are included .
Cairo, Egypt - After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight. (B)
Our staff can assist you with all your travel arrangements.
Questions? Call us at 800-422-0711.We can assist you with all your travel arrangements. We'd be happy to help you plan your flights, hotels or tours before and/or after your cruise conference.
We can assist you with all your travel arrangements. We'd be happy to help you plan your flights, hotels or tours before and/or after your cruise conference.
Cruise Itinerary
DATE | PORT OF CALL | ARRIVE | DEPART |
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Mon Oct 14 | Day 1 - Cairo, Egypt |
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Tue Oct 15 | Day 2 - Visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities |
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Wed Oct 16 | Day 3 - Transfer from your hotel to Cairo International Airport for your morning flight to Aswan |
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Thu Oct 17 | Day 4 - 4 Hours of CE Seminars while Sailing Today** |
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Fri Oct 18 | Day 5 - Visit the West Bank necropolis including the Valley of the Kings |
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Sat Oct 19 | Day 6 -Visit Karnak and Luxor temples |
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Sun Oct 20 | Day 7 - 6 Hours of CE Seminars while "At Leisure" |
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Mon Oct 21 | Cairo, Egypt |
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