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Egypt – Jewels of the Nile • Nov 30-Dec 11, 2022

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The absolute best of Egypt.

We don’t often repeat a journey, but in this case we made an exception. This trip was so well-received in 2021 that we decided to do it again, but focusing on Egypt – the Jewels of the Nile. This adventure will include experiences that most have only dreamt of – lands of legends, relics, and indescribable beauty. We’ll visit the famous Pyramids of Giza and the stoic Sphinx. The Nile, the world’s longest river, will accommodate us as we cruise her waters. Centuries of history and iconic wonders – this is the essence of Egypt.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
The WOW! Travel Club requires that all travelers be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including booster).
Why? Un-vaccinated travelers could restrict the freedom of movement of the rest of the group. In addition, the rules, restrictions, and requirements relating to COVID-19 vary from country to country, and can change at any time, without notice.
The health and safety of our WOW travelers is a priority. All guests will be asked to show verification of a COVID-19 vaccination.

Overview

November 30 – December 11, 2022

 Double occupancy ~ $7,935.00 per person

Single occupancy ~ $9,770.00

 

No avid traveler’s life is complete without a visit to Egypt. We include every “must-see” on this remarkable 10-night journey!

ACTIVITY LEVEL 3 out of 4

You are an active traveler who loves to see things up-close and personal. You aren’t bothered by standing or walking for long periods of time (1-2 hours) and you can navigate uneven surfaces and easily climb into and out of different kinds of vehicles or vessels. You can handle the rigors of exploring the world in a hands-on way, even if that means getting up early or staying up late to do it!

Highlights & Inclusions:

  • Round-trip airport transfers in Egypt on scheduled arrival/departure dates
  • VISA for entry into Egypt (provided at airport upon arrival)
  • Ten (10) nights total accommodations in deluxe 5-star hotels, including 4 nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise ship
  • Most meals as referenced in the itinerary, including wine, beer, soft drinks, water & coffee/tea
  • All transportation within Egypt in deluxe, climate-controlled motor coaches  
  • Airline travel throughout Egypt as outlined in the itinerary
  • Excursions and tours as outlined in itinerary (subject to change)
  • Expert Egyptologist guides with passion and personality
  • Gratuities included for guides, drivers, restaurant & cruise staff, and hotel porters
  • Pre-trip documents with important travel information including “Know Before You Go,” luggage tags, and signature WOW! surprises
  • Assistance with air booking (complimentary for repeat “WOWees”; service fee of $75 for first-time “WOW!” travelers)
  • Covid-19 PCR testing onsite as required in Egypt before returning to the United States
  • Basic emergency medical insurance
  • “WOW!” surprises along the way!
  • The experience and expertise of Gabriel Haigazian for pre-trip planning and on-site escorting

Exclusions:

  • International airfare (fare will be quoted upon request)
  • Extra hotel nights, if requested
  • Meals not noted in itinerary
  • Incidental charges (shopping, spa, food and beverage not included in the itinerary, etc.)
  • Supplemental travel insurance (for trip cancellation, pre-existing conditions, lost luggage, trip delay reimbursement, etc.)

Egypt - November 30 - December 11, 2022

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Wednesday, November 30 – Travel from US to Egypt

Depart the US on an overnight flight to Cairo, the capital city of Egypt.

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Day One – Thursday, December 1st – Cairo

Arrive at Cairo Airport where you will be greeted and assisted through the entry process including a VISA for entry. After which you’ll be transported to the Nile Ritz Carlton Hotel. Enjoy exciting  city views from your Deluxe guest room. As most flights from the USA arrive in Cairo late evening, dinner will be on your own this evening. The hotel has several wonderful restaurants.

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Day Two – Friday, December 2nd – Cairo

Breakfast is included each day. Today includes a visit to the step pyramid, the first limestone structure ever built. Explore its 4350 years old colored tombs. Get the chance to go inside a pyramid and see the ancient Hieroglyphics that have been engraved on its walls for thousands of years. Then explore the off-beaten track tombs of the brothers & Mhu & Maya. Lunch will be at a local restaurant followed by a tour of one of the most important Pyramids in Egypt –  the famed “Bent Pyramid”. Welcome dinner at the hotel to kick off our journey.

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Day Three – Saturday, December 3rd – Cairo

The day begins with a walking tour through the Old Islamic Cairo: A city that is over 1000 years old. Explore the winding alleyways of the famous Khan El Khalili market. Lunch to follow in Al Azhar Park. After lunch we will experience Coptic Cairo, where we will find the remains of the old Fortress of Babylon, built at the time of the Romans in Egypt to protect the country from invading enemies. The walls of the fortress that enclose the Church of St. Sergius, are built on a crypt considered to be one of the resting places of the Holy Family during their flight to Egypt 2000 years ago.

Special Moments Experience unique to WOW! Travel Club guests:

Our day will culminate with a private home dinner hosted by Dr. Shahira Mehrez, who holds an MA degree in Islamic Art and Architecture. Her concern for endangered, traditional Egyptian heritage led her to change her career and for the past 40 years has been researching and collecting authentic Egyptian costumes and jewelry. It’s worth mentioning that Dr. Shahira donates the dinner revenue to the Egyptian Association of Rescuing Heritage and another NGO that supports Egyptian families to pay for their children’s education tuitions.

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Day Four – Sunday, December 4th – Cairo

Today is one not to be forgotten – the Great Pyramids of Giza. The only present-day survivors of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, they are among the world’s greatest tourist attractions and never lose their ability to inspire.

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We’ll also have exclusive insider access under the Paws of the great Sphinx!. And, as if it couldn’t get any better,  you will have an opportunity to mount your individual camel for an unforgettable ride across the sands of Giza. Following lunch we’ll meet our Egyptologist guide and start the exclusive after-hours visit to the museum which is home to an extensive collection of 120,000 ancient Egyptian antiquities and where we’ll stand face-to- face with the Burial Mask of King Tutankhamen.

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Day Five – Monday, December 5th – Sights Along the Nile

Today we have an early morning start as we’ll be flying to Luxor along the Nile to board our ship, the Sonesta Sun Goddess. Enjoy lunch onboard our floating hotel – a 5-star vessel on which we’ll cruise the Nile! Following lunch we’ll visit the temple of Hatshepsut the only female pharaoh who dressed and ruled like a king. Visit the tomb of King Tut where they discovered over five thousand objects of jewelry, alabaster, and funeral furniture.

Special Moments Experience unique to WOW! Travel Club guests:

We’ll have exclusive after-hours access to the Valley of the Kings.

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Day Six – Tuesday, December 6th – Sights Along the Nile

Visit the temple of Karnak, the largest religious complex that was ever built for a god. The temple is dedicated to the god Amon Ra, the chief creator god in Ancient Egypt. Proceed to visit the Luxor temple that was predominantly built by Pharaoh Ramses the second. We’ll enjoy lunch onboard the ship and enjoy a leisurely afternoon taking in the sights and sounds of the magnificent Nile. Dinner and entertainment onboard the ship tonight!

 

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Day Seven – Wednesday, December 7th – Sights Along the Nile

Today includes a visit to the temple of Horus at Edfu, the most intact temple from the ancient world. Followed by lunch onboard the ship. We’ll spend the afternoon visiting the temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile and falcon gods. Stop at the Crocodile Mummification Museum, where you can see crocodile mummies that are thousands of years old. We’ll enjoy dinner and entertainment onboard the ship.

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Day Eight – Thursday, December 8th – Sights Along the Nile

Following breakfast we’ll drive to the pier then get a motorboat to cross to the other side to visit the island of Philae and the temple of Isis, the goddess of love and passion in ancient Egypt. We’ll see the granite quarries, where ancient Egyptians mined the stone to build their eternal structures. We’ll enjoy lunch onboard the ship, followed by a leisurely felucca sailboat ride down the Nile and around Elephantine Island, A treat with a glass of wine during the amazing sunset. We’ll enjoy our final ship-board dinner on the Sun Goddess.

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Day Nine – Friday, December 9th – Abu Simbel – Aswan

This morning we’ll fly to Abu Simbel on the southern border of Egypt. This site is the home of two massive rock temples dedicated to Pharaoh Ramses the Second and his wife Nefertari. See the gigantic statues of the pharaoh standing for over 3200 years, flanking the entrance to one of the most impressive temples in Egypt. We’ll enjoy a gourmet lunched box before we fly to Aswan and transfer to the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan Hotel for check in. Dinner is on your own and at your leisure.

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Day Ten – Saturday, December 10th – Aswan

Following breakfast your guide will take you for a wonderful experience to learn about the people of Nubia who lived in the south from the ancient time through different dynasties and ages. The Nubians still speak their own language which is not written beside the Arabic language. Long ago the Kings of Nubia were the Kings of Ancient Egypt that means the Rulers of the ancient world. Lunch will be at local authentic restaurant. We’ll return to the hotel via motorboat and enjoy our farewell dinner at the Sofitel Old Cataract Hotel.

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Departure Day – Sunday, December 11 – Depart Egypt for the US

Transfer to the airport to board your departure flight via Cairo with your heart filled with memories of the sights, sounds and voices of Egypt to carry with you.

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Accommodations

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The Nile Ritz Carlton – Cairo

The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo carries a rich legacy of tradition and luxury. Overlooking the Nile River lies the iconic luxury hotel, offering travelers an opulent retreat in the heart of Cairo. The hotel marries the “bucket-list” city with world-class services; offering splendid amenities including more than nine distinctive restaurants and bars, a lavish spa and unprecedented service promising you an unforgettable getaway.

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MS Sonesta Sun Goddess – The Nile

The newest ship of the Sonesta Nile fleet is the Sun Goddess. It’s so new, in fact, that it’s not even listed on the company’s website! However, rest assured that with WOW! Travel Club we ONLY travel in style and comfort.The Sun Goddess is noted as one of the most elegant ships on the Nile, it offers a full-service spa and fitness center, restaurant, bars, and nightly entertainment.

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Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan Hotel – Aswan

Step into the legendary site where King Fouad once entertained and Agatha Christie sipped cocktails: the 5-star Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan Hotel. In the Nubian Desert on the banks of the Nile, opposite Elephantine Island, the majestic hotel sits on a pink granite cliff overlooking the world’s longest river. This ravishing hotel with its legendary guest list of royals and dignitaries is both ideal for romantic getaways and leisure travelers alike.

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