Ship Size: Up to 58 guests
Price: Starting from $8,499 per person, double occupancy
Trip Overview
Experience the history, arts, and culture of ancient Egypt during an eight-night journey for the whole family. Travel by privately chartered plane, bus, and riverboat to see the inside of one of Giza’s Great Pyramids, view the Sphinx up close, and walk among the towering columns of Luxor’s temples. Learn to interpret some of the hieroglyphics and colorful images still visible on the walls of tombs and temples. In Luxor, board the intimate Sanctuary Nile Adventurer for a four-night cruise to Aswan.
Trip Highlights
- Celebrate the New Year in an age-old place on a family-friendly journey through Egypt
- View the pyramids, enjoy up-close access to the paws of the Sphinx, and experience a camel ride in legendary Giza
- Explore the treasures of the West Bank of Luxor, including larger-than-life statues and the tombs of King Tutankhamun and other pharaohs
- Learn about the history, arts, and culture of Egypt with a hieroglyphics lesson, henna hand-painting, a cooking class, and storytelling under the stars
- Sail the Nile aboard a privately chartered riverboat from Luxor to Aswan, with stops at the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo
- Take a special tour of the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, during which young travelers will search for the animals, games, and sports represented in the collection
Schedule by Day
- Dec 27: Depart U.S.
- Dec 28: Arrive Cairo, Egypt
- Dec 29: Giza
- Dec 30: Giza
- Dec 31: Luxor / Embark Sanctuary Nile Adventurer
- Jan 1: Luxor
- Jan 2: Edfu / Kom Ombo
- Jan 3: Aswan
- Jan 4: Disembark / Aswan / Cairo
- Jan 5: Cairo / Return home
Pricing
Per person, double occupancy:
- Cabins 106 to 111: $8,499
Standard Cabin on the Nile Deck - Cabins 201 to 208: $8,999
Standard Cabin on the Main Deck - Cabins 301 to 310: $9,499
Standard Cabin on the Bridge Deck - Cabins 401 to 404: $9,999
Standard Cabin on the Promenade Deck - Cabins 209 & 210: $10,999
Deluxe Cabin on the Main Deck - Cabins 405 & 406: $11,499
Presidential Suite on the Promenade Deck
Per person, single occupancy:
- Cabins 106 to 111 Single Occupancy: $9,999
Standard Cabin on the Nile Deck
A $1,500 discount applies for children ages 15 and under for triple occupancy in select cabins: Staterooms on Nile Deck, Deluxe Cabins on Main Deck, and Presidential Suites on Promenade Deck.
Accommodations
- Three nights at the Conrad Cairo Hotel
- Four nights aboard the Sanctuary Nile Adventurer
- One night at the Heliopolis Towers Hotel in Cairo
What to Expect
This moderately active program includes multiple hotel changes, plus internal flights and/or long drives. Some days are heavily scheduled so that you can see as many of Egypt’s ancient wonders as possible. Travelers should be in good health and fit enough to navigate stairs and walk along uneven terrain. The temperatures during your stay in Egypt should range from the mid-40s to low 70s °F. Egypt is a conservative country, especially in terms of dress. The general dress code is casual with a focus on modest western-style clothing. Women should cover their knees and shoulders in public. During the day we recommend clothing that can be layered to provide warmth in the cool mornings and evenings and removed during the warmer parts of the day. A coat, jacket, or heavy sweater will be useful. It is a good idea to bring a hat for touring in Egypt due to the strong sun. Sunglasses will also be helpful. Comfortable, practical shoes are essential as there will be substantial walking and many floors are uneven, as are the grounds and paths at the sites.
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For More Information
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