Compare Spitsbergen circumnavigation 9-night cruise by Audley Travel vs Road to The Nile at Christmas Holidays by Memphis Tours
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| Duration | 11 days | 8 days |
| Price From | $ 8,148 | $ 2,179 |
| Price Per Day | $ 741 | $ 272 |
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| Trip Style | Private guided tour | Small ship cruise |
| Lodging Level | Standard | 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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The Arctic’s scenic extremes have long beguiled visitors. In the far north of Svalbard, in the Norwegian Arctic, you’ll see glacier fronts, icebergs and mountainscapes. Thousands of guillemots turn towering cliffs into a riot of movement. In other parts, it’s the encompassing stillness that can stagger you — lonely bays dotted with icebergs, or an unbroken bed of sea ice engulfing the horizon line. Our Polar cruising team have experienced Svalbard on their own voyages, and they’re well-placed to help you choose the ideal itinerary and vessel for your Arctic expedition cruise. |
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 : Longyearbyen
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Longyearbyen. Arrive in Longyearbyen and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 : Polar Cruise
After a morning to explore Longyearbyen and the excellent museum you will board the ship and set sail along the fjord. (Twin private cabin with window included in this itinerary).The itinerary that we have included here is what you are likely to do but please bear in mind that all plans are subject to change by the captain and expedition leader dependant on conditions at the time.
Day 3 : Polar Cruise
Visit the 14th July Glacier and the research base of Ny Alesund.
Day 4 : Polar Cruise
Explore the whaling station at Smeerenburg.
Day 5 : Polar Cruise
Experience the surreal ice sculptures of Sparreneset.
Day 6 : Polar Cruise
Visit the northern island of Phippsoya.
Day 7 : Polar Cruise
Keep an eye open for polar bears on Kvitoya.
Day 8 : Polar Cruise
Beluga whales are often in the waters here and the best place to see them is from the deck.
Day 9 : Polar Cruise
Go kayaking in the quiet waters near Sundneset.
Day 10 : Polar Cruise
Reach the most southerly point as you round the south western corner of Spitsbergen .
Day 11 : International return flight
Sailing up through dramatic scenery you make your way north again toward Longyearbyen.Disembark in Longyearbyen and fly south to Oslo to continue your homeward journey. Your return flight will arrive the same day.
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
