Compare Discover all Egypt through Long Nile Cruise Holiday from Cairo to Aswan by Look at Egypt vs Life on the Mississippi - Northbound 2021 by Tauck
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| Duration | 16 days | 11 days |
| Price From | $ 3,665 | $ 7,490 |
| Price Per Day | $ 229 | $ 681 |
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| Trip Style | River cruise | River cruise |
| Lodging Level | Premium | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | No |
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During your tour you’ll have the chance to taste a large variety of delicious Egyptian food. |
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| Description |
In an unforgettable journey through the Nile to discover the wonders of ancient Egypt. |
Channel your inner Huckleberry Finn as you cruise down the Mississippi River aboard a modern-day paddle wheeler that caters to your comfort with some of the largest accommodations on the river. Visit places immortalized in American history and song from the Blue City of Memphis to the Big Easy in New Orleans as you explore the sights with local experts and savor multi-cultural culinary traditions along the way. This 11-day adventure includes 7 nights aboard American Duchess and overnight stays at premier centrally located hotels in Memphis and New Orleans. |
Day 1: Arrive Egypt
Upon arrival, our assistance will meet and assist you to finish all formalities then you will be transferred to your hotel, overnight at your hotel in Cairo.
Day 2: Explore the Pyramids of Giza & the Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo
Breakfast on board is followed by a full day tour in Cairo, in the morning you will be guided to see the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx: The oldest and sole remnant of the Seven Wonders of the World.
After that have lunch on board then move to the Egyptian Museum discover at the treasures of King Tutankhamen, including his golden mask and many other artifacts from ancient Egypt.
After that you will move to old Cairo to visit the top historical Churches in old Cairo.
You will be blessed during this visit since this place were blessed by the holy family in Egypt.
Finally, you’ll head back to your hotel, overnight.
Day 3: Full Day Sailing to Beni Seuf
In the Morning, you will check-out from your hotel to embark on your Luxury Long Nile Cruise.
You will enjoy amazing a full day Sailing on the Nile from Cairo to Beni Seuf city the view is amazing.
You will enjoy all your meals , Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on board.
Day 4: Visit the top Sites of Fayoum (Dahshur & Maydom Pyramids)
After your breakfast on board your guide will take you to visit the Dahshur Pyramids.
Dahshur has 2 unique Pyramids built by King Senfru the father of King Khufu the Builder of the great Pyramid.
These two Pyramids called the Red Pyramid and the Bent pyramid it is about 100-Meter-high and in very good conditions this tour to Dahshur Pyramids take about 2 hours by bus.
After your visit to Dahshur pyramid you will be guided to Maydom pyramid or the (Lair Pyramid).
This Pyramids we don’t know exactly who is the builder of this Pyramid, but most probably.
He is King Senefru the builder of the red and the bent pyramids, local call this the Lair pyramids.
Because it was built over very high mountain so people from long distance feel that it is very hugebut when you come closer you will find that more than half of it natural mountain.
After this active day visiting the hidden Pyramids of Egypt you will back to your Nile cruise.
Enjoy lovely lunch and dinner on board, overnight on board.
Day 5: Sailing to El-Minya- City of Akhenaton
Enjoy sailing trip towards El-Minya the city of Akhenaton lunch and dinner will be on board.
Overnight on board.
Day 6: Visit Tuna El Gebel, Al-Ashmunien & Bani Hassan
After breakfast ion board, you have a very active day with the history and unique places from ancient Egypt.
You will visit very unique and rarely visited places in Egypt will surprise you.
Start by Tuna El-Gebel and Al-Ashmunien’s tombs these historical places in El-Minya Contain amazing tombs from the Greco-Roman times most famous sites in Tuna –Elgebel is BitoSires tomb the high official and his family it has a very beautiful inscriptions and scenes, statues, mummies.
This tomb is like an open-air museum one of the best places to visit in El-Minya.
After that you will move to the rock tombs of Bani Hassan in El-Minya, these tombs dates back to the Middle Kingdom and all tombs cut into the mountain and still has its vivid colors and scenes of hunting and daily life of the ancient Egyptians, you will visit the opening tombs of this day Because the tombs open by rotating system, The tombs, Tomb of Baqat , Khnumhotep tomb, Imnmehat tomb. After this active day in El-Minya you will back to your Nile cruise for Lunch and relaxing till dinner. By night you will enjoy some Egyptian show on board.
Day 7: Explore Tal-El-Amarna city of Akhenaton
This day you will explore the city of Akhenaton Tal-El-Amarna or (Akhtar Aton) the horizon of Aton the sol God who was chosen by the pharaoh Akhenaton to be the god of his new religion and city after departing Thebes or Luxor the capital of ancient Egypt, the pharaoh Akhenaton established this city and most probably he buried here because we have a tomb carrying his name also Tal-Al-Amarna contains many unique Ruins from the Aton era you will visit the great palace of Akhenaton and some tombs for the high officials of Pharaoh Akhenaton like penehsy and MeryRa tomb.
After this day tour, you will back for lunch on the cruise, then continue sailing to Assyut stop in front of the monastery of Queen St. Mary & Prince Tadros Coptic Orthodox Church Lunch and dinner will be on board overnight at Assiut.
Day 8: Sail to Suhag
Breakfast on board then go to the deck of your luxury Nile cruise to enjoy the sailing from Assyut to Suhag.
About 8 hours sailing trip along the Nile on the banks of the Nile you will enjoy the Real Egyptian life villages, farms, Mosques, churches the real daily life the Long Nile Cruise Holiday from Cairo to Aswan is the only Egyptian adventure that gives you the chance to explore the real Egypt. Enjoy your day on the cruise, your lunch and dinner will be on board.
Day 9: Sailing to the Temple of Abydos
Sail to the one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt the temple of King Seti Ι the father of the great Ramses II this temple is considered one of the iconic temples in ancient Egypt because it has a unique wall inscription. Scenes, pillars and many legends and stories about the temple and the city
You will enjoy all of this during your visit to Abydos temple, overnight at Qena.
Day 10: Explore Dandarah Temple
In the morning, you will have 2o minutes’ drive to another impressive temple of ancient Egypt. You will explore the great temple of Hathor this temple also is considered one of the best temple in Egypt you should visit, you will fall in love with this temple because of the unique art and colors of this temple the only inscription of Queen Cleopatra and Zodiacs you will see it here.
After this visit, back to the cruise, Sail to Luxor, overnight at Luxor.
Day 11: Luxor – Valley of the Kings and More.
So, you will wake up in Luxor the capital of ancient Egypt, the city that contain the top historical places in Egypt, Luxor was the capital of the great empire of ancient Egypt during the golden era of the Pharaohs.
In this tour you will visit the best places in Luxor Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut temple And Memnon statues in the west bank, back to your Nile cruise for lunch and by night have dinner and enjoy Pharaonic night on board.
Day 12: Explore the temples of ancient Egypt in Luxor
After breakfast visit you will explore the great temples of Karnak and Luxor the landmarks of Luxor city.
After this visit you will enjoy lunch on board and the cruise will continue Sailing towards Edfu temple.
dinner on board.
Day 13: Nile cruise - Edfu and Kombo Temples.
Breakfast on board, then visit the gigantic huge temple of God Hours or Edfu temple.
This temple is the main site of Edfu city, your trip to Edfu will be like 2hours then back to your cruise.
Continue Sailing towards Komombo temple, arrive at the Sun Set, visit the temple when it Lighted up it is amazing, visit also the crocodile Museum beside the temple.
Back to your Cruise Sail towards Aswan, overnight in Aswan.
Day 14: Aswan / Nile cruise
Breakfast on board then you will visit Aswan landmarks which is the High dam and Philae island.
You can join optional trip to Abu Simbel temple by private car.
Lunch and dinner will be on board with Nubian Show.
Day 15: Nile cruise, Ends
This is the last day of your Long Nile Cruise Holiday from Cairo to Aswan.
Then fly back to Cairo then you will be transferred to the hotel at Cairo.
Day 16: Final departure, Ends
Even good things come to end, you will check out from your hotel then you will be escorted to the airport for final departure.
Day 1 Arrive New Orleans
Tour begins: 5:30 PM, Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans. A transfer is included from Louis Armstrong International Airport to The Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans, ideally located in the heart of the city overlooking the Mississippi River. This evening, join us for a welcome reception and dinner at famed New Orleans restaurant, Arnaud’s, serving up Creole cuisine and Dixieland jazz since 1918.
MEALS : D
LODGING : Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans
Day 2 Make history in New Orleans
This morning you'll embark on a walking tour of the Garden District with a local guide, seeing ancient live oaks, stately mansions centuries old and manicured parks. Have lunch as you please, then join us for an informative visit to the acclaimed National World War II Museum that includes viewing the “4D” film, Beyond All Boundaries, narrated by Tom Hanks. The remainder of the day is free.
MEALS : B
LODGING : Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans
Day 3 Tour the French Quarter and embarkation
A discovery-filled day in this amazing city starts with a locally guided tour of the French Quarter, resplendent in lacey wrought iron balconies, pastel hued homes and French, Spanish and American architectural influences. Continue to the New Orleans School of Cooking for a private cooking demonstration and lunch, followed by a private jazz performance at the famed Preservation Hall. Embark the American Duchess this afternoon for your 7-night cruise on the Mississippi River; your bags will already be aboard!
MEALS : B, L, D
LODGING : American Duchess
Day 4 Life in the Bayou & Sugarcane
Go ashore for a boat ride into the bayous of eerily beautiful Manchac Swamp with a wetlands expert to learn about life in the Louisiana Wetlands, and the inhabitants of the swamp, including the American Alligator. Hear stories about the unique history of the Cajun town of Frenier, a ghost town with haunted tales to tell. After lunch onboard, continue to Nottoway Plantation for a tour of the mansion – a former sugarcane plantation, it is one of the South's largest historic homes, layered with grand balconies, white columns and a three-story rotunda that overlooks sweeping, oak-draped lawns.
MEALS : B, L, D
LODGING : American Duchess
Day 5 Stroll back in time in St. Francisville
Dock in St. Francisville, a hidden gem of Louisiana towns with pre-Civil War mansions and historic homes with diverse architectural styles. Explore with a local guide who shares anecdotes about the people who lived here, including the artist John James Audubon. Audubon worked as a tutor at the Oakley Plantation and spent his free time combing the woods for bird specimens. The abundance of bird life inspired one of Audubon’s most successful artistic periods with many of his watercolor illustrations appearing in his book, The Birds of America. Enjoy time at leisure to stroll its charming streets before returning to the riverboat for lunch.
MEALS : B, L, D
LODGING : American Duchess
Day 6 A day in historic Natchez
Enjoy a full day of exploration in Natchez, home to over 500 pre-Civil War buildings reflecting the huge fortunes built by the cotton and slave trades. Learn about the backbreaking slave experience that led to the town’s immense wealth from a local expert who shares historical insights on their daily lives. Pre-war Natchez had more millionaires per capita than any city in the U.S., and many mansions survive today; visit select mansions as you drive through the city.
MEALS : B, L, D
LODGING : American Duchess
Day 7 Vicksburg, remembering the Civil War
Disembark for a locally guided tour of the port city of Vicksburg. In talking about its significance in the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln said: “Vicksburg is the key. The war can never be brought to a close until the key is in our pocket.” At Vicksburg National Military Park, step back 150 years to the 47-day siege that ended on July 4, 1863, giving the Union control of the Mississippi. Explore the park with a National Park Service guide; see the U.S.S. Cairo, raised from the bottom of the Yazoo River. This afternoon, explore 19th-century Vicksburg on a guided tour of the city’s oldest neighborhood. Learn how the city’s pre-Civil War history shaped its architecture, with invitations to go inside Christ Episcopal Church, built in 1846, and the Duff Green Mansion, owned by seven generations of the same family.
MEALS : B, L, D
LODGING : American Duchess
Day 8 Discover the Delta Blues
Cultural roots run deep in the Mississippi Delta, as you’ll learn his afternoon when we dock in Greenville, Mississippi. Nearby Indianola is the birthplace of blues legend B.B. King. Learn about the history of development of the musical style at the museum that bears his name. Experience this rich musical tradition before returning to your riverboat and chart a course towards Tennessee.
MEALS : B, L, D
LODGING : American Duchess
Day 9 Steamboatin'
Spend the entire day enjoying a trip back in time to the genteel era of steamboat travel. Relax onboard as your riverboat navigates the mighty Mississippi past picturesque towns and scenic vistas once frequented by author Mark Twain who wrote about river in many of his works. Twain worked as a steamboat pilot himself for a few years, receiving his license in 1859 after meticulously studying the ever-changing river and its ports for two and a half years. Meet with a member of the American Duchess crew today for a behind the scenes look into what makes a steam driven paddle wheeler work. Later, join us for a Steamboatin’ party to toast your 7-night Mississippi River cruise.
MEALS : B, L, D
LODGING : American Duchess
Day 10 Disembark in Memphis
Disembark ship in Memphis this morning. Learn about its musical legacy on a city tour with a local musician. See famed sites like Sun Studio, Beale Street, Stax Studio, Cotton Row, Overton Park, Historic Central Gardens, and St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Pass by the homes where music legends like Elvis, B. B. King, and Johnny Cash lived and visit the Rock ‘n Soul Museum. After a Memphis-style barbecue lunch, head to Lorraine Motel where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated while a guest at the motel, now part of the National Civil Rights Museum; a tour reveals compelling exhibits that chronicle the struggle for African American freedom and equality from the earliest days of slavery in America. This evening, join us for a farewell reception and dinner at the hotel.
MEALS : B, L, D
LODGING : The Peabody Memphis
Day 11 Journey home
Tour ends: 9:00 AM at The Peabody Memphis. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from The Peabody Memphis (TBD) to Memphis International Airport. You should allow two hours for check-in.
MEALS : B
