Marvel at the true icons of Rome, including the Vatican Museums, Saint Peter’s Basilica, the Colosseum and the gardens of the Pope’s summer residence, often enjoying private access to areas off-limits to the general public.

Hinweise:

•This tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties or those who utilize a wheelchair or scooter due to the amount of walking, steps, cobbled surfaces and lack of elevators at some sites.

•The below represents a sample itinerary. Should sites be closed on a particular day, your itinerary will be amended accordingly so that all sites are seen. Final cruise documents received 21 days before sailing will include the most up to date itinerary for your particular voyage.

•If you have any food intolerances or special dietary needs, please contact the Regent Reservations Team at least 100 days prior to your departure. It is important that your land program extension reflects these details so our local vendors can ensure smooth and enjoyable dining experiences.

*Please advise RSSC no later than 100 days before departure if you are travelling with other guests on this program. This is to ensure that you are placed in the same Vatican entrance group. Once the Vatican tickets are purchased, changes cannot be made. Guests will also be required to show identification when entering the Vatican. Travel with information must be noted in your land program extension.

Tag 1

Disembark the ship in Civitavecchia and meet our local representatives who will assist you to your transfer vehicle. Drive to the Sofitel Roma Villa Borghese, a 5-star property with a privileged location, only a short walk from the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps and the Pantheon.

Check in is at 15:00 Uhr, and the rest of the day is yours to settle in at your leisure. Guests are welcome to store luggage with the Bell Captain until the rooms are ready.

Mahlzeiten an diesem Tag sind in eigener Regie zu organisieren.

Tag 2

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will tour the Vatican Museums and Saint Peter’s Basilica. The museums contain some of the world’s greatest paintings and sculptures, including works by Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael and Caravaggio. Besides seeing the most well-known exhibits like the Sistine Chapel, you will also visit areas usually closed to the general public, including the tomb of Pope Pius XII and the Niccoline Chapel, which features the lives of St. Lawrence and St. Stephen.

Hinweis: When the Niccoline Chapel is not available, we will substitute with a visit to the “private room of the tears and the room of Pope’s vestments.

After the visit you will return back to your hotel. Mittagessen auf eigene Kosten.

In the afternoon, meet the group in the lobby and leave the hotel to enjoy a beautiful panoramic drive of Ancient Rome. Pass by the Colosseum, the Caracalla’s Baths and the Circus Maximus. Then, you will reach Trevi Fountain, theatrically designed by Nicola Salvi; be sure you throw your coin to ensure your return to Roma.

Next, you will walk to the Piazza Navona, a lovely square constructed in the 15th century and lined with cafes and Baroque palaces. Under the Navona’ Square lies the magnificent Stadium of Domitian. The Stadium was commissioned around 80 AD by the Emperor Titus Flavius Domitianus as a gift to the people of Rome and was used mostly for athletic contests. After the visit you will enjoy a cocktail in this amazing location.

Afterwards, you will return to your hotel. Zeit und Ort für Ihr Abendessen können Sie selbst bestimmen.

Hinweis: Scooters are not permitted in the Vatican Museums and guests with wheelchairs are not permitted to tour with the group. Guests requiring a wheelchair will need to use a Museum wheelchair and have a separate guide at an additional cost of approximately 150 Euro payable on site (subject to change). At Domitian Stadium there are 20 steps with no elevator.

Tag 3

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will drive East from Rome toward Tivoli.

Tivoli is a small town on the lower slopes of the Apennines where the river Aniene plunges in cascades into the Roman plain. The villas testify to Tivoli’s importance as a holiday resort from the Roman period through the Renaissance. Tivoli or Tibur in antiquity came under Roman control in the 4th Century BC and it was there that a Sibyl prophesied the coming of Jesus Christ to the Emperor Augustus.

Visit Villa D’Este, masterpiece of the Italian Garden, and included in the UNESCO world heritage list. With its impressive concentration of fountains, nymphs, grottoes, plays of water, and music, it constitutes a much-copied model for European gardens in the mannerist and baroque styles.

After the visit, enjoy some free time to wonder through the colorful open-air market selling all sorts of souvenirs, fruits and local products, then enjoy lunch in a beautiful restaurant overlooking another one of Tivoli’s sights, the beautiful Villa Gregoriana. Drive back to the hotel.

In time, you will return to your hotel where the remainder of the day and dinner are on your own.

Hinweis: Villa d'Este Gardens are not accessible for wheelchairs or scooters. Only the first floor will be accessible in the Villa. The restaurant in Tivoli has approximately 40 steps to enter without an elevator.

Tag 4

After breakfast and check out you will be transferred by private vehicle to the Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport based on your flight departure time.

Hinweis: Couples or pairs will be transferred by private van or SUV (max 4 large bags total plus 1 carry-on per person); solo guests will use a sedan (2 large suitcases plus a carry-on). Extra luggage may require a larger vehicle at additional cost—notify your RSSC booking agent at least 14 days before sailing with this information. Transfers include driver only.

Landprogramm – Schritt für Schritt:

• Hinweis: Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. Die angegebenen Programmzeiten sind nur Richtwerte und dienen an dieser Stelle nur Informationszwecken. Änderungen vorbehalten.

• Reiserouten mit den aktuellsten Details (zu diesem Zeitpunkt) werden ausgestellt, wenn Sie Ihre endgültigen Kreuzfahrtunterlagen 21 Tage vor der Kreuzfahrt per E-Mail erhalten. Endgültige Reiserouten mit den aktuellsten Details erhalten Sie vom Destination Services Team an Bord des Schiffs. Bitte sehen Sie sich Ihre finale Reiseroute genau an, falls weitere Änderungen vorgenommen wurden.

• Die Hotels, die in Ihrem Landprogramm enthalten sind, entsprechen den Hotels in diesem Dokument, falls Sie vor Beginn des Landprogramms keine anderen Informationen erhalten haben.

• Sollten Gäste vor dem letzten Tag des Programms abreisen, ist der Transfer nicht inbegriffen.

Tag 1

09:00 Uhr Disembark the ship in Civitavecchia and transfer to your hotel in Rome

15:00 Uhr Check in time is 15:00 Uhr. Je nach Verfügbarkeit können Sie bereits früher auf Ihr Zimmer; dies kann jedoch nicht garantiert werden.

Meals are on own at your leisure

Overnight at the Sofitel Roma Villa Borghese or similar hotel

Tag 2

Frühstück im Hotel

09:00 Uhr Depart the hotel

09:30 Uhr Start tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica

14:00 Uhr Return to your hotel, lunch on own

16:30 Uhr Meet your guide in the lobby and Panoramic drive of the Ancient Rome (Colosseum, Caracalla Baths, Circus Maximum)

17:30 Uhr Walk to Trevi Fountain

6.00pm Walk to Pantheon and Navona Square.

19:00 Uhr Private guide for the Stadium of Domitian and cocktail

21:00 Uhr Drive back to your hotel, dinner on own

Overnight at the Sofitel Roma Villa Borghese or similar hotel

Tag 3

Frühstück im Hotel

09:00 Uhr Drive to Tivoli

10:00 Uhr Visit the Gardens of Villa D’Este

12:00 Uhr Free time

12:30 Uhr Transfer to the lunch venue

12:45 Uhr Lunch in a typical restaurant

14:00 Uhr Drive back to your hotel, dinner on own

Overnight at the Sofitel Roma Villa Borghese or similar hotel

Tag 4

08:00 Uhr Breakfast

10:00 Uhr Check out time at the hotel

Private transfer from hotel to Rome’s Fiumicino Airport based on your flight schedule.

Hinweis: For guests with late flights, luggage storage will be available at the hotel.

Zusätzliche Übernachtungen:

•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.

•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out: 10:00 Uhr (Änderungen vorbehalten). Nach dem 4. Tag des Programms organisieren Sie Ihre Mahlzeiten mit Ausnahme des Frühstücks in Eigenregie.

Transfers:

•All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. Gehen die Flugdaten nicht mindestens 14 Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei uns ein, kann kein Transfer arrangiert werden.

•Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.

•Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. Die Zimmer sind bis 10:00 Uhr zu verlassen. Tageszimmer können nur direkt über das Hotel gebucht werden.

Was Sie mitbringen sollten:

Dress is generally casual, although when visiting churches your knees and shoulders must be covered. Bring good walking shoes, a hat, clothing that can be layered, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera and charger.

Landeswährung:

The Euro is the local currency, but U.S. dollars and travelers’ checks are also accepted in some places.

Stromspannung:

220 Volt We suggest bringing your own universal travel adapter if you bring electric devices.

Reiseunterlagen:

A passport that is valid for at least 6 months after travel is required. Your passport must have at least 2 blank pages for entry stamps.

Please check with your local Italian Embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality

ETIAS Authorization (Starting 2025):

Non-EU visitors from visa-exempt countries (including U.S. and Canadian citizens) will need an ETIAS travel authorization prior to arriving in any European Union nations.

Unterkunft:

Sofitel Roma Villa Borghese

Via Lombardia, 47, 00187 Roma RM, Italy

Telefon: +39 06 478021

Hinweis: We will only substitute the hotel in unforeseen situations. Wird ein Hotel durch ein anderes ersetzt, handelt es sich um ein Hotel mit derselben Bewertung und demselben Standard. Gäste werden im Voraus darüber informiert. Sollten Gäste vor Abreise nicht über Änderungen informiert werden, findet die Übernachtung in dem in diesem Programm aufgeführten Hotel statt.

Im Programm enthalten:

Three nights at the Sofitel Roma Villa Borghese or similar including breakfast – Luxury Room

• Ausflüge und Eintrittsgelder für die Reiseroute

•Group transfer to hotel on Day 1

•Private airport transfer on Day 4

•1 lunch in Tivoli

•1 evening cocktail in Rome

Bitte beachten Sie: Gäste, die ihre eigenen Flüge unabhängig von der Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft buchen, sind dafür verantwortlich, dass sie der Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft die aktualisierten Abreiseinformationen mitteilen, sodass der Transfer arrangiert werden kann. Wenn Sie unabhängig von der Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft weitere Nächte buchen, kann kein Abreisetransfer bereitgestellt werden. Wenn wir nicht bis mindestens 14 Tage im Voraus Ihre Flugdaten erhalten, werden keine Transfers bereitgestellt.

Nicht im Programm enthalten:

•Meals or services not mentioned above

• Trinkgelder für Fahrer und Fremdenführer

• Sonstige Ausgaben im Hotel, einschließlich Minibar und Zimmerservice

Bitte beachten Sie: Mehrtägige Landausflüge umfassen in der Regel ausgedehnte und längere Unternehmungen, während kürzere Ausflüge ein moderateres Programm bieten. However, each program varies and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces, which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel or natural paths. Gelegentlich wird auch Treppensteigen verlangt. Rollstuhlfahrer und Gäste mit eingeschränkter Mobilität wenden sich bitte im Voraus an die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft und erkundigen sich, ob die gewünschten Ausflüge ganz oder nur teilweise für ihre individuelle Situation geeignet sind.

Alle Programme an Land sind beschränkt und gelten vorbehaltlich der Verfügbarkeit. Programme, bei denen nicht die Mindestanzahl an erforderlichen Teilnehmern erreicht wird, können gestrichen werden. Die aufgelisteten Preise unterliegen Änderungen aufgrund von unerwartet eintretenden Kostensteigerungen für Transport, Landprogramme und Währungsschwankungen. Einmal erworben, ist der Preis garantiert und unterliegt keinen weiteren Änderungen. Landprogramme sind spätestens 90 Tage vor dem Start der Kreuzfahrt zu buchen. Stornierungen, die 90 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.

Preis: 3.099 $ pro Gast bei Doppelbelegung.

Sonderangebote für Landprogramme gelten pro Person für 1 Gast und 2 für ein Landprogramm vor oder nach der Kreuzfahrt; es gelten die allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen.

Entdecken Sie auf dieser unvergesslichen Reise nach Luxor die geheimnisvolle Schönheit der antiken ägyptischen Tempel und Grabanlagen.

Along the way, you will visit the Karnak, Luxor and Hatshepsut Temples, Colossi of Memnon and both the Valley of the Kings and the Queens.

Tag 1

Upon disembarking the ship in Safaga, meet your guide and depart for the 3.5-hour drive to Luxor.

Upon arrival you will enjoy lunch then visit the Karnak temple.

Located about two miles north of the Luxor Temple but connected to it by an impressive avenue of sphinxes, the Karnak Temple was the most important sanctuary of ancient Egypt, and the heart of the cult of the god Amon. Über die folgenden 2.000 Jahre fügte jeder Pharao seinen eigenen Teil dem Tempel hinzu.

Der erste Pylon, den Sie sehen werden, wurde von den Ptolemäern aufgestellt. Past the second pylon, which is guarded by a pair of huge statues of Ramses II, you will find the great hypo-style hall, the largest hall of any temple in the world. It spans 50,000 square feet and contains 134 enormous columns. You may notice that some of the columns still have traces of the brilliant paint that originally covered them. The third pylon leads to the centre court, and past the fourth pylon is the 97-foot-high obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut, carved from a solid piece of pink granite.

Wenn Sie die folgenden Pylone und Tempelhöfe besichtigen, unternehmen Sie eine Reise rückwärts durch die Zeit, bis Sie schließlich den ältesten Teil des Tempels erreichen. Er wurde von den Pharaonen des Mittleren Reichs um 2000 v. Chr gebaut. Am südlichen Ende des Tempels liegt der heilige See, wo Zeremonienboote zur Huldigung des Gottes Amun eingesetzt wurden.

HINWEIS: Cameras and video cameras are permitted inside the Karnak Temple free of charge.

Following Karnak Temple visit you will visit the Luxor Temple, which was originally built during the reign of Amenophis the III and then expanded by Ramses II, who added a statue of himself and two obelisks.

Today, only one of the statues remains at the Luxor Temple; Mohamed Ali gave the other one to Louis Philippe in 1831 and it is displayed at the Concorde in Paris. After Alexander, the Great rebuilt the sanctuary in the 4th century B.C., the Romans subsequently rebuilt portions of it, and then the Muslims built a mosque in the temple.

HINWEIS: Cameras and video cameras are permitted inside Luxor Temple free-of-charge.

Transfer to your hotel for check in before departing for a visit to the Luxor Museum.

This marvelous museum overlooks the west bank of the Nile River and has an amazing collection of ancient artifacts. Displays range from magnificent pharaonic art to items used in everyday life, such as pottery and jewelry, including a carefully selected assortment of items from the Theban temples and necropolis.

Back to your hotel, enjoy a buffet dinner before retiring for the evening.

TAG 2

Following a morning buffet breakfast, you will cross over the Nile to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, hidden in the foothills of the Gourma Mountains. More than 60 tombs of pharaohs and noble people have been excavated in this valley. Neben dem Abbild von Gesicht und Körper wurden auch die offiziellen Namen und Titel der Könige in das Grab geritzt. Zwischen der 18. und 20. Dynastie mieden die Könige die Region um Memphis und errichteten ihre Grabstätten in Theben.

Enjoy a special visit to the longest and one of the most beautiful tombs in the valley known as Seti I Tomb. It is still recognized as an elaborately decorated monument from the times of Seti I and his son, Ramesses II.

The most fascinating aspects of the tomb are the well-crafted decorations that brought antiquity to vivid life.

Next you will visit King Tutankhamun's tomb where his mummy still rests, and if time permits, you may be able to have a look into one or two other tombs in the area.

HINWEIS: Mobile cameras, regular cameras and video cameras are not permitted inside Seti 1st & King Tut tombs.

Mobile cameras are allowed and free of charge inside other valley tombs.

Continuing on, enjoy a photo stop at the Hatshepsut Temple, whose unique design features a series of grand terraces extending up a cliff with rows of square granite columns blending in with the mountainside.

From here, you will proceed for a visit to Valley of the Queens where you will be visiting Queen Nefertari’s Tomb known for its lavish decoration and colors – it is one of the largest and most spectacular in the Valley of the Queens. Nefertari Meritmut was an Egyptian queen and the first of the great royal wife’s (or principal wife) of Ramses the great. The number of visitors here per day is limited and prior permission to visit must be requested.

This has been specially arranged for our group.

HINWEIS: There are a series of steps (up to 20 steps per chamber) to go down into the various tombs and the ground surrounding the tombs is uneven and dusty. It is also extremely hot here.

Mobile cameras, regular cameras and video cameras are not permitted inside Nefertari tomb.

Next, a photo stop will be made at the Colossi of Memnon. This structure was originally built as a mortuary temple in Thebes and guarded by two gigantic statues on the outer gates. Das Einzige, was heute davon übrig ist, sind die fast 75 Fuß hohen und ca. 1.000 Tonnen schweren Statuen des Amenhotep III. Though damaged by nature and ancient tourists, the statues are still impressive, nonetheless.

Finally, you will embark on a Dahabeya boat for a cruise along the Nile including lunch. Arriving at your hotel, you will check-out and depart for the 3.5-hours’ drive back to Safaga. Upon arrival, you will proceed directly to the pier and re-embark the ship.

Landprogramm – Schritt für Schritt:

Hinweis: Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Endgültige Reiserouten mit den aktuellsten Details erhalten Sie vom Destination Services Team an Bord des Schiffs. Bitte sehen Sie sich Ihre finale Reiseroute genau an, falls weitere Änderungen vorgenommen wurden.

Tag 1

08:45 Uhr Disembark the ship in Safaga

Proceed to the port terminal for security screening

09:00 Uhr Depart for the drive to Luxor. The drive is approximately 3.5 hours. Restrooms are available on the bus. Es wird ohne Zwischenhalt gefahren.

12:30 Uhr Buffet lunch at a deluxe hotel

13:30 Uhr Proceed to Karnak Temple

13:45 Uhr Visit Karnak Temple

15:30 Uhr Proceed to Luxor Temple

15:45 Uhr Visit Luxor Temple

16:45 Uhr Proceed to your hotel for check in

Optional: shopping with your guide for an hour

18:45 Uhr Proceed to the Luxor Museum

19:00 Uhr Visit the Luxor Museum

20:00 Uhr Drive back to the hotel

20:15 Uhr Buffet dinner is served.

Buffet dinner will be served from 19:00 Uhr to 22:00 Uhr for those who opt out of the museum visit

Overnight at the Sonesta St. George Luxor or similar hotel

Tag 2

6:00 Uhr Frühstücksbuffet im Hotel

07:00 Uhr Cross the Nile to the west bank

07:45 Uhr Visit the Valley of the Kings including Seti I Tomb and King Tut’s Tomb

09:45 Uhr Proceed to Hatshepsut Temple

10:00 Uhr Photo stop at Hatshepsut Temple

10:10 Uhr Proceed to the Valley of the Queens

10:15 Uhr Visit Nefertari’s Tomb

11:00 Uhr Proceed to Colossi of Memnon

11:05 Uhr Photo stop at Colossi of Memnon

11:10 Uhr Proceed to the cruise boat

11:30 Uhr Lunch on the Nile boat cruise

12:30 Uhr Arrive at your hotel and check out

13:00 Uhr Drive back to Safaga. The drive is approximately 3.5 hours.

Restrooms are available on the bus. Es wird ohne Zwischenhalt gefahren.

16:30 Uhr Arrive back in Safaga and rejoin the ship

Voraussichtliches Wetter:

Average high-temperature is 39.2°C (102.6°F) and the average low-temperature is 20.2°C (68.4°F). Make sure to stay hydrated throughout your visit and wear protection from the sun.

Was Sie mitbringen sollten:

Comfortable clothing, good walking shoes, camera, hat, sunscreen

Landeswährung:

Egyptian Pound but USD are widely accepted

Stromspannung:

220- 240 V - Adaptors are not available at hotels, please make sure to bring your own should you require one

Luggage information:

A light carry-on is suggested for this one-night stay

Erforderliche Papiere und Visa:

Passports are required to brought with you on this trip.

An arrival quick trip visa stamp will be issued on arrival by the local authorities, no action required by guests

The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

Unterkunft:

Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor

Gazirat Al Awameyah, Luxor Governorate

Telefon: +2095 238 2575

* Eine Änderung der Hotels findet nur in unvorhergesehenen Fällen statt. Sollte ein Wechsel in ein vergleichbares Hotel notwendig sein, können Sie dieselbe Wertung und denselben Standard erwarten. Sie werden außerdem über diesen Wechsel informiert. Sollten Sie vor Abreise nicht über Änderungen informiert werden, findet die Übernachtung in dem Hotel statt, das im Programm aufgeführt ist.

Das Programm für die Gäste enthält:

•1 night at Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor or similar - (Royal club floor – Side Nile View Room)

•One breakfast, two lunches and one dinner

•Bottled water, tea, coffee, one soda or one bottle of beer/one glass of local wine with meals

•Entrance fees of all mentioned sites

•English-speaking guide from Safaga port and back

Nicht im Programm für die Gäste enthalten:

•Any meals or drinks not listed above

• Trinkgelder für Fahrer und Fremdenführer

• Persönliche Ausgaben

•Hotel incidentals including room service and mini bar

Hinweis: Mehrtägige Landausflüge umfassen in der Regel ausgedehnte und längere Unternehmungen, während kürzere Ausflüge ein moderateres Programm bieten. Alle Programme sind jedoch verschieden, und die Teilnehmer sollten sich auf unterschiedliche Straßen- und Wegeverhältnisse einstellen, z. B.: Steigungen, Kopfsteinpflaster, Sand und Kies oder unbefestigte Wege. Gelegentlich wird auch Treppensteigen verlangt. Rollstuhlfahrer und Gäste mit eingeschränkter Mobilität wenden sich bitte im Voraus an die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft und erkundigen sich, ob die gewünschten Ausflüge ganz oder nur teilweise für ihre individuelle Situation geeignet sind. Dem Wetter angemessene Kleidung, Kopfbedeckung, Sonnenbrille und flache, bequeme Wanderschuhe werden generell empfohlen.

Alle Programme an Land sind beschränkt und gelten vorbehaltlich der Verfügbarkeit. Programme, bei denen nicht die Mindestanzahl an erforderlichen Teilnehmern erreicht wird, können gestrichen werden. Die aufgelisteten Preise unterliegen Änderungen aufgrund von unerwartet eintretenden Kostensteigerungen für Transport, Landprogramme und Währungsschwankungen. Einmal erworben, ist der Preis garantiert und unterliegt keinen weiteren Änderungen. Überlandprogramme während der Kreuzfahrt sind spätestens 90 Tage vor dem Start der Kreuzfahrt zu buchen. Stornierungen, die 90 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.

Preis: 899 $ pro Gast bei Doppelbelegung.

Sonderangebote für Landprogramme gelten pro Person für 1 Gast und 2 für ein Landprogramm vor oder nach der Kreuzfahrt; es gelten die allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen.

Indulge your senses with some of ancient history’s most renowned relics Set off on an unforgettable journey through Egypt’s legendary past. Arrive in Luxor, known as the world’s greatest open-air museum, where you’ll discover awe-inspiring temples and tombs from antiquity. The adventure continues in Cairo, Africa’s largest city, with visits to the renowned Grand Egyptian Museum and the iconic Pyramids of Giza—the last of the ancient wonders—alongside the timeless Sphinx.

Special Notes:

•Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below about airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

•This program involves extensive walking over uneven ground and is thus not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or for those who require a wheelchair.

Tag 1

Disembark the ship in Safaga and begin the 3.5-hour drive to Luxor. Upon arrival, a stop will be made for lunch before continuing across the Nile River to the west bank for a visit to the Valley of the Kings.

Hidden in the foothills of the Gourma Mountains, this desert valley is home to the remarkable tombs of Egypt’s ancient kings, their families, and other members of the nobility. More than 60 tombs have been excavated here, each offering insight into the beliefs and burial practices of the New Kingdom. Ample time is allotted to explore the site at your own pace.

Enjoy a short photo stop at the Temple of Hatshepsut, a striking mortuary temple built into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. Buried under sand for centuries, the temple was commissioned by Hatshepsut—the only woman to rule Egypt as pharaoh—and features a series of grand terraces and square granite columns that blend seamlessly with the surrounding mountainside.

A second photo stop follows at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues that once flanked the entrance to the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. Although the temple itself was destroyed by an earthquake and little remains of its original structure, the statues continue to stand guard over the site, offering a powerful glimpse into Egypt’s monumental past.

Next, visit Luxor Temple, a breathtaking monument that has stood at the heart of the city for more than three millennia. Originally commissioned by Amenhotep III and later expanded by Ramses II, the temple was designed to honor the divine rulers of Egypt and the sacred rituals of kingship. Ramses II added colossal statues of himself and two towering obelisks to the entrance—though today, only one remains in place. The second was gifted to France in 1831 and now stands in the Place de la Concorde in Paris.

Over the centuries, the temple continued to evolve. Alexander the Great rebuilt the sanctuary in the 4th century B.C., and later, portions were reconstructed under Roman rule. A mosque was eventually built within the complex, reflecting the temple’s enduring significance across cultures and eras.

Following your visit to the Luxor Temple, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in.

In the evening, enjoy a buffet dinner at your hotel.

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After an early wake-up call, breakfast boxes will be provided by the hotel prior to departing for the Luxor Airport. From here, you will board a flight to Cairo, with a flight time of approximately 60 minutes.

Upon arrival in Cairo, recognized as the largest city in Africa and the Middle East, you will be transferred to a deluxe hotel for a buffet breakfast. Following breakfast, the day’s touring will begin.

Your first visit of the day will be to the Grand Egyptian Museum, considered to be the largest archeological museum in Africa and the Middle East, where the world’s most important pieces of Egypt’s ancient history are on display.

Spanning approximately 500,000 square meters, it houses over 100.000 artifacts showcasing Egypt's rich history. GEM's galleries offer a chronological journey through 3.000 years of Egyptian history, with exhibits from the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms.

One of the highlights of your visit will be King Tutankhamen exhibition hall where the full collection of the Boy King are displayed in one place.

After your museum visit, continue to one of the most iconic sites in all of Egypt—the Pyramids of Giza. These monumental structures, built over 4.500 years ago, are the only remaining wonder of the Ancient World. Nearby stands the enigmatic Sphinx.

The Giza Plateau is home to three major pyramids, each built as a royal tomb by the pharaohs Cheops, his son Chephren, and Chephren’s son Mykerinus. These monumental structures were designed to house their mummified remains and support their journey to the afterlife. Located within the greater Cairo area, the pyramids remain a powerful symbol of ancient Egypt’s engineering mastery and spiritual beliefs.

Situated in front of the Pyramid of Chephren stands the legendary Great Sphinx, guardian of the Giza Plateau. This monumental statue, with the body of a lion and the head of a human, was carved from a single piece of bedrock and remains one of the most iconic symbols of ancient Egypt. Its imposing presence has inspired awe for millennia and is considered a national emblem of both Ancient and Modern Egypt.

At each site you will have ample time to walk around and take photos although no inside visits are permitted. Please be aware that there will be vendors selling merchandise and camel rides which you can do but are at your own risk.

Lunch will be in a deluxe restaurant prior to the drive back to the Cairo Airport for the flight to Hurghada which is located approximately 60 km / 37 miles away from the port. Once you have arrived you will be met and transferred to Safaga where you will reboard the ship.

Landprogramm – Schritt für Schritt:

Hinweis: Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direktflüge können nicht garantiert werden. Endgültige Reiserouten mit den aktuellsten Details erhalten Sie vom Destination Services Team an Bord des Schiffs. Bitte sehen Sie sich Ihre finale Reiseroute genau an, falls weitere Änderungen vorgenommen wurden.

Tag 1

08:30 Uhr Disembark the ship in Safaga

08:45 Uhr Proceed to the port terminal for security screening

09:00 Uhr Depart for the drive to Luxor, approximately 3. 5 hours

Restrooms are available on the bus, no comfort stop is scheduled

12:30 Uhr Buffet lunch at a deluxe hotel

13:30 Uhr Proceed to visit the West Bank by motorboat

14:15 Uhr Visit the Valley of the Kings

15:45 Uhr Proceed to Hatshepsut Temple

16:00 Uhr Photo stop at Hatshepsut Temple

16:10 Uhr Proceed to the Colossi of Memnon

16:15 Uhr Photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon

16:20 Uhr Drive back to the East Bank

17:00 Uhr Visit Luxor Temple

18:00 Uhr Proceed to your hotel and check in

Optional: shopping opportunity with your guide for an hour

7-10pm Buffet dinner served at your hotel

Overnight at the Hilton Luxor or similar hotel

Tag 2

04:00 Uhr Wake up call, breakfast box provided by the hotel

04:45 Uhr Proceed to the Luxor Airport

05:15 Uhr Arrive at the Luxor Airport

06:30 Uhr Flight from Luxor to Cairo (flight details TBA and subject to change)

07:30 Uhr Arrive at the Cairo International Airport

08:15 Uhr Transfer to breakfast venue

08:45 Uhr Breakfast at deluxe restaurant

09:30 Uhr Proceed to the Grand Egyptian Museum

09:45 Uhr Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum

11:30 Uhr Proceed to the Pyramids area

12:15 Uhr Visit the area surrounding the Pyramids and the Sphinx for photos

14:15 Uhr Transfer to lunch venue

14:30 Uhr Lunch at a deluxe restaurant

15:30 Uhr Drive to the Cairo Airport

16:30 Uhr Arrive at the Cairo Airport

17:30 Uhr Flight from Cairo to Hurghada (flight details TBA and subject to change)

18:30 Uhr Arrive in Hurghada

19:00 Uhr Drive to the port of Safaga

20:00 Uhr Arrive at Safaga port and re-board the ship

Voraussichtliches Wetter

38 degrees C / 100 degrees F

Was Sie mitbringen sollten

Comfortable clothing, good walking shoes, camera, hat, sunscreen

Gepäck:

Domestic flights accommodate one piece of checked (23kg / 50 lbs.) and one carry on (8 kg / 17 lbs.) per person. Should

you exceed this allowance you will be required to pay at the check in counter for any excess.

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

1. Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC) - Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry a POC. Further paperwork may be required by the airline.

2. CPAP Machine NOT being used in flight – please advise RSSC at least 95 days before your cruise if you will bring a CPAP on the internal flight(s) used in this land program. Please supply the make, model and battery type.

3. CPAP Machine to be used during flight – same as above + a doctor’s note is required mentioning the need to use the machine during flight.

*Guests are required to bring with them any details from the manufacturer regarding the CPAP specifications. While most modern CPAP machines are FAA-approved for in-flight use, having a copy of your manufacturer’s FAA-approval status will help to quickly clear any confusion that may arise.

* Failure to provide the above details in a timely manner may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator will be responsible for.

*Some hotels do not provide distilled water. While we can certainly request this for you, we cannot guarantee that it will be available. If received in a timely manner, at least 95 days before sailing, requests will be sent on the final manifest that our ground operators and hotels receive. We highly recommend packing your own supply especially on programs that travel to more remote locations in order to avoid not having it. Please keep in mind the rule for liquids in carry-on bags. Many hotels will charge for distilled water. If there is a fee, this will be added to your hotel incidental account to be paid at check-out. Fees will vary from hotel to hotel.

Währung

Egyptian Pound but USD are widely accepted

Stromspannung

220- 240 V - Adaptors are not available at hotels, please make sure to bring your own should you require one

Erforderliche Papiere und Visa

A passport that is valid for at least 6 months after travel is required. Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality for Egypt.

Unterkunft

Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa

13 El Karnak El Gadid St, Luxor Governorate.

Telefon: +2010 0600 1270

Im Programm enthalten:

•1 night at Hilton Luxor Resort or similar (Nile View Room)

•One breakfast, two lunches and one dinner

•Bottled water, tea, coffee, one soda or one bottle of beer/one glass of local wine with meals

•Entrance fees of all mentioned sites

•English-speaking guide

•Economy class flights per the itinerary – direct flights not guaranteed

Program does not Include

•Any meals or drinks not listed above

• Trinkgelder für Fahrer und Fremdenführer

• Persönliche Ausgaben

•Hotel incidentals including laundry, room service and mini bar

•Excess or overweight luggage fees on the flights

Hinweis: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity,

while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and

participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. Gelegentlich wird auch Treppensteigen verlangt. Rollstuhlfahrer und Gäste mit eingeschränkter Mobilität wenden sich bitte im Voraus an die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft und erkundigen sich, ob die gewünschten Ausflüge ganz oder nur teilweise für ihre individuelle Situation geeignet sind. Dem Wetter angemessene Kleidung, Kopfbedeckung, Sonnenbrille und flache, bequeme Wanderschuhe werden generell empfohlen.

Alle Programme an Land sind beschränkt und gelten vorbehaltlich der Verfügbarkeit. Programme, bei denen nicht die Mindestanzahl an erforderlichen Teilnehmern erreicht wird, können gestrichen werden. Die aufgelisteten Preise unterliegen Änderungen aufgrund von unerwartet eintretenden Kostensteigerungen für Transport, Landprogramme und Währungsschwankungen. Einmal erworben, ist der Preis garantiert und unterliegt keinen weiteren Änderungen. Überlandprogramme während der Kreuzfahrt sind spätestens 90 Tage vor dem Start der Kreuzfahrt zu buchen. Stornierungen, die 90 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.

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Preis: 1.299 $ pro Gast bei Doppelbelegung.

Sonderangebote für Landprogramme gelten pro Person für 1 Gast und 2 für ein Landprogramm vor oder nach der Kreuzfahrt; es gelten die allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen.

Visit some of the most emblematic buildings in Egypt, including the twin temples at Abu Simbel, the Great Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, and explore Cairo’s icons as well as the world’s newest and largest archaeological museum. This is an excellent option for guests who have already visited Luxor.

Hinweis: This program is limited to 40 guests. It involves extensive walking over uneven ground and is thus not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or for those who require a wheelchair.

TAG 1

Upon disembarking the ship at Safaga Port, you will meet the guide and depart for a one-hour drive to the Hurghada airport. A chartered plane will be waiting to take you to Abu Simbel, situated at the southernmost point of Egypt on the western shore of Lake Nasser, just a few kilometers from the border with Sudan.

Upon landing, you will dine at a restaurant before traveling to the village of Abu Simbel. Pharaoh Ramses II ordered the construction of two temples there more than 3.000 years ago. They were carved out of the sandstone rock on the west bank of the Nile River and feature four colossal statues of Ramses at the entryway.

To save these UNESCO World Heritage site temples from the rising waters of the Nile after the Aswan Dam was built in the mid-20th century, they were disassembled block by block and reconstructed on higher ground.

After viewing these awe-inspiring temples, you will board the awaiting plane for a two-hour flight to Cairo. You will then check into the Four Seasons hotel for the evening. A delightful dinner will be served at the hotel.

TAG 2

Following an early-morning breakfast at the hotel and check-out, you will drive into Old Cairo, where your first visit of the day will be a medieval Islamic fortress known simply as The Citadel. You will also see the adjacent Mosque of Muhammad Ali, which is often called the Alabaster Mosque due to the extensive use of that stone throughout the building. The mosque is the largest such structure built in Cairo during the first half of the 19th century and looks impressive even from a distance.

Next, you will visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, the world’s largest archaeological museum. Of all its priceless artifacts, the items from King Tutankhamen’s tomb are the highlight as this is the first time that the full collection has been displayed in one place. Other attractions include pieces from pre-historic times, from the ancient Greek and Roman periods in Egyptian history and the Grand Staircase, which is lined with statues, sphinxes and temples.

Following lunch at a nearby restaurant, you will visit one of the remaining wonders of the ancient world – the great Pyramids and the Sphinx.

The Giza Plateau consists of three major pyramids or tombs, built by the Pharaohs Cheops, his son Chephren and Chephern's son Mykerinus, where their mummified bodies would rest for eternity.

Situated in front of the pyramids of Chephren is the guardian of this ancient mortuary complex: the legendary Great Sphinx. This monumental statue with the body of a lion and head of a human was carved from a single piece of Giza plateau bedrock and is considered a national symbol of both ancient and modern Egypt.

At each site you will have ample time to walk around and take photos, although inside visits are not permitted. Please be aware that there will be vendors selling merchandise and camel rides, which you should do only at your own risk.

Following this enlightening visit, drive to the Cairo Airport for a flight to Hurghada. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the port of Safaga and re-board the ship.

Land Program Step by Step

Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Final itineraries with the most up-to-date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Bitte sehen Sie sich Ihre finale Reiseroute genau an, falls weitere Änderungen vorgenommen wurden.

Day 1 – timing subject to change based on final flight details

07:30 Uhr Disembark the ship in Safaga

07:45 Uhr Proceed to the port terminal for security screening

08:00 Uhr Depart for the drive to Hurghada airport

09:00 Uhr Arrive at Hurghada airport and check-in

10:00 Uhr Charter flight to Abu Simbel

12:00 Uhr Arrive in Abu Simbel airport and proceed to lunch venue

12:30 Uhr Lunch at a local restaurant

13:30 Uhr Proceed to the Abu Simbel Temple

13:45 Uhr Visit the Abu Simbel Temple

15:30 Uhr Depart for the Abu Simbel airport

15:45 Uhr Arrive at the Abu Simbel airport

16:00 Uhr Charter flight to Cairo

18:00 Uhr Arrive in Cairo airport and collect luggage

18:30 Uhr Proceed to your hotel

19:30 Uhr Check-in at your hotel

20:00 Uhr Dinner at your hotel

Overnight at the Four Seasons Cairo or similar hotel

Day 2 - timing subject to change based on final flight details

07:00 Uhr Buffet breakfast at the hotel and check-out

08:00 Uhr Proceed to the Citadel and Mosque of Muhammad Ali

08:30 Uhr Visit the Citadel and Mosque of Muhammad Ali

09:30 Uhr Proceed to the Grand Egyptian Museum

10:15 Uhr Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum

12:15 Uhr Proceed to lunch venue

13:15 Uhr Lunch at the Marriott Mena House or similar venue

14:15 Uhr Proceed to the Pyramids of Giza

14:30 Uhr Visit the Pyramids of Giza

16:30 Uhr Depart for the Sphinx airport

17:15 Uhr Arrive at the Sphinx airport

18:00 Uhr Charter flight to Hurghada

19:00 Uhr Arrive in Hurghada and collect luggage

19:30 Uhr Drive to Safaga

20:30 Uhr Arrive at the port of Safaga and re-board the ship

Voraussichtliches Wetter

The average high-temperature is 39.2°C (102.6°F) and the average low-temperature is 20.2°C (68.4°F). Make sure to stay hydrated throughout your visit and wear protection from the sun.

Was Sie mitbringen sollten

Comfortable, light, loose clothing, good walking shoes, camera, hat and sunscreen.

Landeswährung

Egyptian Pound, but USD are widely accepted.

Stromspannung

220-240 V. Bring your own universal travel adaptor for electric devices as adaptors are not available at the hotel.

Gepäck

Domestic flights accommodate one piece of checked (23 kg/50 lbs.) and one carry on (8 kg/17 lbs.) per person. Should you exceed this allowance, you will be required to pay for any excess at the check-in counter.

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

1. Guests must obtain a doctor’s certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.

2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)

3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

Erforderliche Papiere und Visa

Passports are required to brought with you on this trip.

An arrival quick trip visa stamp will be issued on arrival by the local authorities, no action required by guests

The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

Unterkunft:

Four Seasons First Residence - Cairo

35 Charles de Gaulle, Oula, Giza District, Giza Governorate 12612

* Eine Änderung der Hotels findet nur in unvorhergesehenen Fällen statt. If similar hotels are required they will be of equal ratings and standards and you will be notified of the change. Sollten Sie vor Abreise nicht über Änderungen informiert werden, findet die Übernachtung in dem Hotel statt, das im Programm aufgeführt ist.

Das Programm für die Gäste enthält:

•1 night at The Four Seasons Cairo or similar (Deluxe Room)

•One breakfast, two lunches and one dinner

•Bottled water, tea, coffee, one soda or one bottle of beer/one glass of local wine with meals

•Entrance fees of all mentioned sites

•English-speaking guide throughout

•Economy-class flights per the itinerary (Business class flights not available)

Nicht im Programm für die Gäste enthalten:

•Any meals or drinks not listed above

• Trinkgelder für Fahrer und Fremdenführer

• Persönliche Ausgaben

•Hotel incidentals including laundry, room service and mini bar

•Excess or overweight luggage on the flights

Hinweis: Mehrtägige Landausflüge umfassen in der Regel ausgedehnte und längere Unternehmungen, während kürzere Ausflüge ein moderateres Programm bieten. Alle Programme sind jedoch verschieden, und die Teilnehmer sollten sich auf unterschiedliche Straßen- und Wegeverhältnisse einstellen, z. B.: Steigungen, Sand und Kies oder unbefestigte Wege. Gelegentlich wird auch Treppensteigen verlangt. Rollstuhlfahrer und Gäste mit eingeschränkter Mobilität wenden sich bitte im Voraus an die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft und erkundigen sich, ob die gewünschten Ausflüge ganz oder nur teilweise für ihre individuelle Situation geeignet sind.

Alle Programme an Land sind beschränkt und gelten vorbehaltlich der Verfügbarkeit. Programme, bei denen nicht die Mindestanzahl an erforderlichen Teilnehmern erreicht wird, können gestrichen werden. Die aufgelisteten Preise unterliegen Änderungen aufgrund von unerwartet eintretenden Kostensteigerungen für Transport, Landprogramme und Währungsschwankungen.

Einmal erworben, ist der Preis garantiert und unterliegt keinen weiteren Änderungen. Mid-cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Stornierungen, die 90 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.

Preis: 2.199 $ pro Gast bei Doppelbelegung.

Sonderangebote für Landprogramme gelten pro Person für 1 Gast und 2 für ein Landprogramm vor oder nach der Kreuzfahrt; es gelten die allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen.