Compare Svalbard Pioneer- Svalbard Circumnavigation Cruise - 5th-18th Aug 2023 by Secret Atlas vs Road to The Nile at Christmas Holidays by Memphis Tours
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| Duration | 15 days | 8 days |
| Price From | $ 18,969 | $ 2,179 |
| Price Per Day | $ 1,265 | $ 272 |
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| Trip Style | Small ship cruise | Small ship cruise |
| Lodging Level | Premium | Luxury |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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7 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches & 4 Dinners |
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Join us on a truly unique in-depth 15-day Svalbard circumnavigation cruise. As the sea around Svalbard opens up from the ice during the summer months it gives us the opportunity to take you on our most detailed exploration of the archipelago. The focus on this trip is on exploring and we will be making daily shore landings with our expedition leader and guide to experience the raw beauty and majestic nature of Svalbard. Our aim is to circumnavigate Spitsbergen and to explore the Austfonna Ice Cap depending on conditions. |
This 8-day sights of the Nile tour is the perfect way to make this year’s holiday season different by spending your Christmas in Egypt. You’ll begin your holiday tour in Cairo, visiting the Pyramids, Sphinx, and unmissable places both ancient and modern. Then leave Cairo behind for a 5-star luxury Nile cruise, where you’ll dive headfirst into ancient Egyptian history and wander its tombs and temples. Descend into the tombs of the Valley of the Kings, explore the massive Karnak Temple complex, and see even more as you make your way along the Nile from Luxor to Aswan. |
Day 1-2
78.2232° N, 15.6267° E
Longyearbyen and Prins Karls Foreland
Our Svalbard circumnavigation cruise departs from the port of Longyearbyen in the afternoon. The overall schedule is flexible to allow us to see as much as possible and will be led by our highly experienced leader. Taking advantage of the beautiful 24-hour sunlight we will sail out of the Isfjord and towards Prins Karls Foreland where we will do shore landings and visit a walrus colony on day 2. Our plan is to sail north and attempt a clockwise circumnavigation of Spitsbergen.
Day 3-5
78.3413° N, 11.7250° E
Ny-Alesund, Kongsfjord and Ice Edge
As we head north we plan to call at the scientific community of Ny-Alesund, the most northerly inhabited settlement on earth which is home to an interesting historical site and museum. We will explore the majestic Kongsfjord and the fjords that branch into it. We will sail close to an impressive calving glacier face and there will also be an opportunity for hikes ashore with our expedition leader. If the conditions allow we will then sail north and attempt to reach the edge of the sea ice which extends all the way to the North Pole, a really impressive sight.
Day 6-8
79.5223° N, 13.4638° E
Nordaustlandet and Hinlopen Strait
We will sail along the north coast of Spitsbergen keeping a lookout for wildlife including polar bears that inhabit the area. Depending on the sea ice conditions, we aim to continue along the north coast to reach the island of Nordaustlandet and cruise along the Austfonna Ice Cap, a truly breathtaking sight. If the sea ice doesn’t allow us access then the other option is to head south through the Hinlopen Strait. We aim to make shore landings on a daily basis to explore the majestic wilderness of this area.
Day 9-13
78.5810° N, 11.3932° E
Southern Spitsbergen
We will follow the compass south and explore the region along the south coast of Spitsbergen. We will visit rarely visited landing sites and have lots of chances to take in the breathtaking nature, wildlife, and scenery. As we round the southern tip of Spitsbergen, we will enter the area around Hornsund where we will have a day to explore and do some wilderness hikes. We will then set sail north along the coast towards Longyearbyen.
Day 14
78.2232° N, 15.6267° E
Longyearbyen
Safely back in the port of Longyearbyen after our epic 14-day Svalbard circumnavigation cruise, we will enjoy a final breakfast together. We say our goodbyes and disembark in the morning after making new friends and sharing an incredible adventure together.
The above itinerary is a guide only. A part of any Arctic adventure is the flexibility to take advantage of the weather and ice conditions. Our expedition leader will make sure you see as much a possible.
Day 1: Arrival Cairo - Welcome to land of the Pharaoh’s
Meals: Welcome Drink
Meet & assist service at airport (arrival procedures)
Transport to hotel, check in
Review itinerary with guide
Overnight in Cairo
Day 2: Pyramids and Cairo Sightseeing
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Giza Plateau: Great Pyramids and Sphinx, Valley Temple
Lunch at well-known local restaurant
Egyptian Museum
Khan el Khalili bazaar, if there is time.
Overnight in Cairo
Day 3: Fly Cairo to Luxor - Nile Cruise Tour
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Check out from hotel, transfer to airport
Flight to Luxor
Transfer to cruise ship, check in
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple complex
Dinner and evening entertainment
Overnight in Luxor
Day 4: Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Valley of the Kings
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Colossi of Memnon
Lunch on board, sail to Edfu
Dinner and evening entertainment
Overnight in Edfu
Day 5: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Horus Temple in Edfu
Sail to Kom Ombo
Kom Ombo temple & crocodile museum
Lunch on board and sail to Aswan
Dinner and evening entertainment
Overnight in Aswan
Day 6: Aswan Nile Cruise Tours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
High Dam and Lake Nasser
Ancient granite quarries, Unfinished Obelisk
Boat ride and visit to Temple of Philae
Dinner and evening entertainment
Overnight in Aswan
Day 7: Fly from Aswan to Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
Breakfast and disembarkation
Airport and flight to Cairo
Meeting at airport, transfer and hotel check in
Overnight in Cairo
Day 8: Cairo - Fly Back Home
Meals: Breakfast
Breakfast and check out
Free time in Cairo
Transfer to airport for departure
