Alexandria

Explore the landmarks in Cairo and the nearby wonders of the ancient world with an Egyptologist that will enhance your understanding of iconic attractions such as the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx.

Hinweis: this program is limited to 30 guests.

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After disembarking the ship in Alexandria, you will begin the 3-hour transfer to Cairo, accompanied by an Egyptologist well versed in the study of ancient Egypt. The Egyptologist will possess the rare ability to simply explain even the most complex concepts of the ancient world and answers any questions that you may have. Consequently, you will better understand the landmarks of Cairo and the pyramids that you will see nearby.

After lunch at a local restaurant, you will first visit a medieval Islamic fortress in Cairo known as The Citadel and 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 in Cairo built during the first half of the 19th century, and it looks impressive even from a distance.

Next, browse Khan El-Khalili, an open-air bazaar established in the 14th century. As you meander through the market’s labyrinthine alleyways, you will find everything from handcrafted jewelry to carpets and clothing. You can likely observe artisans at work and perhaps purchase one of their works.

Later in the day, you will transfer to your hotel for check-in and dinner.

As a special treat, after dinner you will attend a private lecture with a local specialist such as the head of the High Council of Antiquities or perhaps the former Minister of Tourism and Culture. The exact details of the lecture will be provided closer to the event.

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Following an early-morning breakfast at the hotel and check-out, you will drive to the Step Pyramid of Sakkara, which overlooks Djoser’s mortuary complex. Dating from 2700 B.C., the Step Pyramid is the oldest stone structure in the world and was designed by Imhotep for King Djoser. The complex also contains 16 other pyramids in various stages of preservation.

Because the necropolis complex was buried beneath the sands for much of the past two millennia, even the sizable mortuary surrounding Djoser’s pyramid was not unearthed until 1924. As a result, many of the mastaba tombs have been superbly preserved with both their structures and lavish interior decorations intact.

At one of the ancient sites, you will have private access to observe an excavation in progress. While there is no telling what you will see, watching the archaeologists at work will be an extraordinary experience.

You will then travel to the legendary Great Pyramid of Giza, the sole remaining Wonder of the Ancient World. Built as a royal tomb for the pharaoh Khufu, who ruled in the 25th Century BCE, it is largest and oldest of a group of three pyramids. The other two pyramids were constructed to hold the mummified remains of the pharaoh’s son and successor Chephren and Chephren’s son, Mykerinus.

Southeast of the Great Pyramid stands the Sphinx, the monument of a mythical creature with the head of a man and the body of a lion. It was carved out of solid limestone around 2650 B.C .and faces east, probably to greet the rising sun and the return of life each day.

Your tour of the Pyramids area includes an optional inside visit to the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops Pyramid), which is made up of approximately 2.3 million blocks of limestone. You will also have panoramic views and photo opportunities of the three Pyramids and the Sphinx.

Hinweis: There are many uneven steps at the entrance to the pyramid. Once inside, there are pathways where you can stand as well as inclined walkways with steps where you will need to bend down while walking. It is also quite warm inside. Guests must be sure-footed, in fairly good physical shape and not prone to claustrophobia. Narrow walkways going up are shared with guests who are coming down. There are no remains inside the tomb.

After visiting the pyramid, you will enjoy a culinary Egyptian food experience at a nearby restaurant. The set menu will include various Egyptian specialties in small portions so you can try them all. The Egyptologist will explain the dishes and their origins.

Finally, 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 is the highlight, as the full collection has never been displayed in one place before.

After this enlightening experience, you will drive to the port of Alexandria to re-board the ship. The drive is approximately 3 hours. A comfort stop is not included as there are restrooms on the tour coaches.

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.

Tag 1

10:30 Uhr Disembark the ship in Alexandria

Proceed to the port terminal for security screening

10:45 Uhr Depart for the drive to Cairo with an Egyptologist

13:45 Uhr Lunch at deluxe restaurant

14:45 Uhr Proceed to the Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque

15:15 Uhr Visit the Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque

16:15 Uhr Proceed to Khan El Khalili – 30 min

16:45 Uhr Explore Khan El Khalili market and Muiz Islamic Street

18:15 Uhr Proceed to your hotel

18:45 Uhr Check in at the Nile Ritz Carlton

7-20:30 Uhr Dinner served at your hotel, A la Carte at Vivo Restaurant

8:30-21:30 Uhr Evening private lecture with a local specialist

Overnight at the Nile Ritz Carlton or similar hotel

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07:00 Uhr Wake-up call, breakfast and check-out

08:00 Uhr Proceed to Sakkara

08:45 Uhr Visit Sakkara including the Step Pyramid of Zoser and one tomb

Exclusive visit of one of the excavation sites in the Sakkara area

10:45 Uhr Proceed to the Pyramids of Giza

11:30 Uhr Visit the Pyramids and the Sphinx

Inside visit of the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops)

13:30 Uhr Proceed for lunch

13:45 Uhr Culinary Egyptian food experience

14:45 Uhr Proceed to the Grand Egyptian Museum

15:15 Uhr Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum

17:30 Uhr Drive to Alexandria on a bus with a restroom

19:30 Uhr Arrive in Alexandria and re-board the ship

Voraussichtliches Wetter

30 degrees C / 100 degrees F

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. We recommend bringing your own universal travel adaptor for electric devices as adaptors are not available at the hotel.

Gepäck

No restrictions, however, we suggest only a small carry-on bag as this is a short program.

Erforderliche Papiere und Visa

Guests must bring their passport.

Hotel

Nile Ritz Carlton

1113 Nile Corniche, Ismailia, El Nil, Cairo Governorate 11221

Telefon: +20 2577 8899

* Eine Änderung der Hotels findet nur in unvorhergesehenen Fällen statt. 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.

Das Programm für die Gäste enthält:

•1 night at The Nile Ritz Carlton or similar (Deluxe Nile View Room)

•One breakfast, two lunches and one dinner

•Bottled water, tea, coffee, one soda or one bottle of beer or one glass of local wine with meals with the exception of lunch on Day 1 where alcohol is not permitted to be served.

•Entrance fees at all mentioned sites

•Private lecture on Day 1

•Egyptologist to accompany the group throughout

•Private English-speaking guide from port to port

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

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 60 days prior to your sail date. Stornierungen, die 60 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.

Discover the ancient wonders in and around Cairo, including the Great Pyramid of Giza, the complete King Tut collection, the medieval Citadel fortress and a bazaar dating to the 14th century.

HINWEIS: 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 Alexandria, meet your guide and begin the three-hour drive to Cairo. No comfort stop is scheduled as there are restrooms on the tour coaches.

Your first visit in Cairo will be to the Grand Egyptian Museum, the world’s largest archaeological museum. Of all its priceless artifacts, the items from King Tutankhamen’s tomb is the highlight, as the full collection has never been displayed in one place before.

Following lunch at a nearby restaurant, you will then travel to the legendary Great Pyramid of Giza, the sole remaining Wonder of the Ancient World. Built as a royal tomb for Cheops, it is largest of a group of three pyramids, the other two pyramids constructed to hold the mummified remains of the pharaoh’s son and successor Chephren and Chephren’s son, Mykerinus.

Southeast of the Great Pyramid stands the Sphinx, the monument of a mythical creature with the head of a man and the body of a lion. It was carved out of solid limestone around 2650 BC and faces east, probably to greet the rising sun and the return of life each day.

Your tour of the Pyramids area also includes outside visits to the Cheops and Chephren Pyramids, and panoramic views and photo opportunities of the three Pyramids and the Sphinx.

Hinweis: interior visits are not included however ample time is allotted for photos.

Transfer to your hotel for check-in and dinner.

Tag 2

Following an early-morning breakfast at the hotel and check out, you will drive to the Step Pyramid of Sakkara, which overlooks Djoser’s mortuary complex. Dating from 2700 BC, the Step Pyramid is the oldest stone structure in the world and was designed by Imhotep for King Djoser. The complex also contains 16 other pyramids in various stages of preservation.

Because the necropolis complex was buried beneath the sands for much of the past two millennia, even the sizable mortuary surrounding Djoser’s pyramid was not unearthed until 1924. As a result, many of the mastaba tombs have been superbly preserved with both their structures and lavish interior decorations intact.

Next, visit a medieval Islamic fortress known simply as The Citadel and 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.

Also visit the unique Hanging Church. Known also as Al-Muallaqa Church, it is one of the oldest and most interesting Christian places of worship in Egypt. The building rises atop one of the old Roman fortress gatehouses, with its nave suspended over the passage, hence the name “Hanging Church”.

Next to it is St. Sergis Church which was built upon an ancient Roman fort. This church has acquired a special religious status among Coptic churches because it is associated with the Holy Family's journey through Egypt.

Continue to the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Set in a shade garden, the synagogue was built on the site of a 4th-Century Christian church and is amongst Egypt’s oldest synagogues.

Hinweis: Ben Ezra Synagogue has been closed since August 2022 for restoration, should it not be open by the time this program operates, a visit will be made instead to St George Church.

Lunch will be served in local restaurant and then later in the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to browse Khan El-Khalili, an open-air bazaar established in the 14th Century. As you meander through the market’s labyrinthine alleyways, you will find everything from handcrafted jewelry to carpets and clothing. Enjoy exploring the fascinating maze of alleyways and workshops, where you can observe artisans at work and perhaps pick up a souvenir or two.

After this enlightening experience, you will drive to Port Said to re-board the ship. The drive is approximately 3 hours. A comfort stop is not included as there are restrooms on the tour coaches.

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.

Tag 1

07:45 Uhr Disembark the ship in Alexandria

Proceed to the port terminal for security screening

08:00 Uhr Depart for the drive to Cairo. The drive is approximately 3 hours

Restrooms are available on the bus. No comfort stop is scheduled

23:00 Uhr Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum

13:00 Uhr Proceed for lunch

13:15 Uhr Lunch at deluxe restaurant

14:15 Uhr Proceed to the Pyramids of Giza

02:30 Uhr Visit the Pyramids and the Sphinx

Hinweis: inside visits are not included

16:30 Uhr Proceed to your hotel

17:00 Uhr Check in

Free time at leisure

7-9pm Dinner served at your hotel

Übernachtung in Kairo

Tag 2

07:00 Uhr Wake up call, breakfast and check out

08:00 Uhr Proceed to Sakkara

08:45 Uhr Visit Sakkara including the Step Pyramid of Zoser and one tomb

22:15 Uhr Proceed to the Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque

11:00 Uhr Visit the Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque.

00:00 Uhr Proceed to old Cairo

12:30 Uhr Visit the Hanging church, St Serguis church and Ben Ezra Synagogue

13:30 Uhr Proceed to Khan El Khalili Local market

14:00 Uhr Lunch at Khan El Khalili

15:00 Uhr Explore Khan El Khalili market and Muiz Islamic Street

16:30 Uhr Drive to Alexandria. The drive is approximately 3 hours.

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

19:30 Uhr Arrive Port Said

Voraussichtliches wetter

38 degrees C / 100 degrees F

Was sie mitbringen sollten

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

Währung

Egyptian Pound but USD are widely accepted

Stromspannung

220- 240 volts

We recommend bringing a universal travel adaptor for electric devices as adaptors are not available at

the hotel

Gepäck

No restrictions however a small carry on is recommended for this short program

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. Sollte ein Wechsel in ein vergleichbares Hotel notwendig sein, können Sie dieselbe Bewertung 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.

Reiseunterlagen

Passports are required to brought with you on this trip. At this time, visas are not required for US, EU and Canadian citizens, however you should check with your local Egyptian Embassy for further or updated information prior to travel.

Im Programm enthalten:

•1 night at the Four Seasons First Residence or similar hotel (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, guides and touring as per the itinerary

* Eine Änderung der Hotels findet nur in unvorhergesehenen Fällen statt. 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.

Nicht enthalten:

•Any meals and drinks not listed above

•Gratuities

•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including laundry, mini bar and room service

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.

Hinweis: 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 60 days prior to your sail date. Stornierungen, die 60 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.

Discover the ancient wonders in and around Cairo, including the Great Pyramid of Giza, the complete King Tut collection, the medieval Citadel fortress and a bazaar dating to the 14th century.

HINWEIS: 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 Alexandria, meet your guide and begin the three-hour drive to Cairo. No comfort stop is scheduled as there are restrooms on the tour coaches.

After lunch at a local restaurant, your first visit in Cairo will be to a medieval Islamic fortress known simply as The Citadel and 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 have the opportunity to browse Khan El-Khalili, an open-air bazaar established in the 14th Century. As you meander through the market’s labyrinthine alleyways, you will find everything from handcrafted jewelry to carpets and clothing. Enjoy exploring the fascinating maze of alleyways and workshops, where you can observe artisans at work and perhaps pick up a souvenir or two.

Transfer to your hotel for check-in and dinner.

Tag 2

Following an early-morning breakfast at the hotel and check out, you will drive to the Step Pyramid of Sakkara, which overlooks Djoser’s mortuary complex. Dating from 2700 BC, the Step Pyramid is the oldest stone structure in the world and was designed by Imhotep for King Djoser. The complex also contains 16 other pyramids in various stages of preservation.

Because the necropolis complex was buried beneath the sands for much of the past two millennia, even the sizable mortuary surrounding Djoser’s pyramid was not unearthed until 1924. As a result, many of the mastaba tombs have been superbly preserved with both their structures and lavish interior decorations intact.

You will then travel to the legendary Great Pyramid of Giza, the sole remaining Wonder of the Ancient World. Built as a royal tomb for Cheops, it is largest of a group of three pyramids, the other two pyramids constructed to hold the mummified remains of the pharaoh’s son and successor Chephren and Chephren’s son, Mykerinus.

Southeast of the Great Pyramid stands the Sphinx, the monument of a mythical creature with the head of a man and the body of a lion. It was carved out of solid limestone around 2650 BC and faces east, probably to greet the rising sun and the return of life each day.

Hinweis: interior visits are not included however ample time is allotted for photos.

Your tour of the Pyramids area also includes outside visits to the Cheops and Chephren Pyramids, and panoramic views and photo opportunities of the three Pyramids and the Sphinx.

Following lunch at a nearby restaurant, 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 is the highlight, as the full collection has never been displayed in one place before.

After this enlightening experience, you will drive to the port of Alexandria to re-board the ship. The drive is approximately 3 hours. A comfort stop is not included as there are restrooms on the tour coaches.

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.

Tag 1

10:30 Uhr Disembark the ship in Alexandria

Proceed to the port terminal for security screening

10:45 Uhr Depart for the drive to Cairo – 3 hours 15 min

13:45 Uhr Lunch at deluxe restaurant

14:45 Uhr Proceed to the Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque

15:15 Uhr Visit the Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque

16:15 Uhr Proceed to Khan El Khalili

16:45 Uhr Explore Khan El Khalili market and Muiz Islamic Street

18:15 Uhr Proceed to your hotel

18:45 Uhr Check in at your hotel

7-21:00 UhrDinner served at your hotel

Overnight at the Four Seasons First Residence or similar hotel

Tag 2

07:00 Uhr Wake up call, breakfast and check out

08:00 Uhr Proceed to Sakkara

08:45 Uhr Visit Sakkara including the Step Pyramid of Zoser and one tomb

10:15 Uhr Proceed to the Pyramids of Giza

11:00 Uhr Visit the Pyramids and the Sphinx (outside visits only)

13:00 Uhr Proceed for lunch

13:15 Uhr Lunch at deluxe restaurant

14:15 Uhr Proceed to the Grand Egyptian Museum

14:45 Uhr Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum

17:00 Uhr Drive to Alexandria. The drive is approximately 3 hours

Restrooms are available on the bus. No comfort stop is scheduled

19:00 Uhr Arrive in Alexandria and re-board the ship

Voraussichtliches wetter

38 degrees C / 100 degrees F

Was sie mitbringen sollten

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

Währung

Egyptian Pound but USD are widely accepted

Stromspannung

220- 240 volts

We recommend bringing a universal travel adaptor for electric devices as adaptors are not available at

the hotel

Gepäck

No restrictions however a small carry on is recommended for this short program

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. Sollte ein Wechsel in ein vergleichbares Hotel notwendig sein, können Sie dieselbe Bewertung 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.

Reiseunterlagen

Passports are required to brought with you on this trip. At this time, visas are not required for US, EU and Canadian citizens, however you should check with your local Egyptian Embassy for further or updated information prior to travel.

Im Programm enthalten:

•1 night at the Four Seasons First Residence or similar hotel (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, guides and touring as per the itinerary

* Eine Änderung der Hotels findet nur in unvorhergesehenen Fällen statt. 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.

Nicht enthalten:

•Any meals and drinks not listed above

•Gratuities

•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including laundry, mini bar and room service

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.

Hinweis: 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 60 days prior to your sail date. Stornierungen, die 60 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.

Explore the landmarks in Cairo and the nearby wonders of the ancient world with an Egyptologist that will enhance your understanding of iconic attractions such as the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx.

Hinweis: this program is limited to 30 guests.

TAG 1

After disembarking the ship in Alexandria, you will begin the 3-hour transfer to Cairo, accompanied by an Egyptologist well versed in the study of ancient Egypt. The Egyptologist will possess the rare ability to simply explain even the most complex concepts of the ancient world and answers any questions that you may have. Consequently, you will better understand the landmarks of Cairo and the pyramids that you will see nearby.

You will first visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, the world’s largest archaeological museum. Of all its priceless artifacts, the items from King Tutankhamen’s tomb is the highlight, as the full collection has never been displayed in one place before.

For lunch you will enjoy a culinary Egyptian food experience at a nearby restaurant. The set menu will include various Egyptian specialties in small portions so you can try them all. The Egyptologist will explain the dishes and their origins.

You will then travel to the legendary Great Pyramid of Giza, the sole remaining Wonder of the Ancient World. Built as a royal tomb for the pharaoh Khufu, who ruled in the 25th Century BCE, it is largest and oldest of a group of three pyramids. The other two pyramids were constructed to hold the mummified remains of the pharaoh’s son and successor Chephren and Chephren’s son, Mykerinus.

Southeast of the Great Pyramid stands the Sphinx, the monument of a mythical creature with the head of a man and the body of a lion. It was carved out of solid limestone around 2650 B.C .and faces east, probably to greet the rising sun and the return of life each day.

Your tour of the Pyramids area includes an optional inside visit to the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops Pyramid), which is made up of approximately 2.3 million blocks of limestone. You will also have panoramic views and photo opportunities of the three Pyramids and the Sphinx.

Hinweis: There are many uneven steps at the entrance to the pyramid. Once inside, there are pathways where you can stand as well as inclined walkways with steps where you will need to bend down while walking. It is also quite warm inside. Guests must be sure-footed, in fairly good physical shape and not prone to claustrophobia. Narrow walkways going up are shared with guests who are coming down. There are no remains inside the tomb.

Later in the afternoon, you will transfer to your hotel for check-in and dinner.

As a special treat, you will attend a private lecture with a local specialist such as the head of the High Council of Antiquities or perhaps the former Minister of Tourism and Culture. The exact details of the lecture will be provided closer to the event.

TAG 2

Following an early-morning breakfast at the hotel and check-out, you will drive to the Step Pyramid of Sakkara, which overlooks Djoser’s mortuary complex. Dating from 2700 B.C., the Step Pyramid is the oldest stone structure in the world and was designed by Imhotep for King Djoser. The complex also contains 16 other pyramids in various stages of preservation.

Because the necropolis complex was buried beneath the sands for much of the past two millennia, even the sizable mortuary surrounding Djoser’s pyramid was not unearthed until 1924. As a result, many of the mastaba tombs have been superbly preserved with both their structures and lavish interior decorations intact.

At one of the ancient sites, you will have private access to observe an excavation in progress. While there is no telling what you will see, watching the archaeologists at work will be an extraordinary experience.

Next, visit a medieval Islamic fortress in Cairo known as The Citadel and 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 in Cairo built during the first half of the 19th century, and it looks impressive even from a distance.

Next, you will visit the unique Al-Muallaqa, one of the oldest and most fascinating Christian places of worship in Egypt. It rises atop an old Roman fortress gatehouse with its nave suspended over the passage – the reason it is nicknamed the Hanging Church.

Then, there is St. Sergis Church, which was built upon an ancient Roman fort. This church has acquired a special religious status among Coptic churches because it is associated with the Holy Family's journey through Egypt.

Continuing on, you will stop at the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Set in a shade garden, the synagogue was built on the site of a 4th-century Christian church and is amongst Egypt’s oldest synagogues. If the venue is closed, St. George Church will be substituted.

Following lunch, you will have the opportunity to browse Khan El-Khalili, an open-air bazaar established in the 14th century. As you meander through the market’s labyrinthine alleyways, you will find everything from handcrafted jewelry to carpets and clothing. You can likely observe artisans at work and perhaps purchase one of their works.

After this truly enlightening experience, you will drive to Port Said to re-board the ship. The drive is approximately 3 hours. A comfort stop is not included as there are restrooms on the tour coaches.

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.

Tag 1

07:45 Uhr Disembark the ship in Alexandria

Proceed to the port terminal for security screening

08:00 Uhr Depart for the drive to Cairo. The drive is approximately 3 hours.

Restrooms are available on the bus. No comfort stop is scheduled

23:00 Uhr Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum

13:00 Uhr Proceed for lunch

13:15 Uhr Lunch at deluxe restaurant, Egyptian food tasting experience

14:15 Uhr Proceed to the Pyramids of Giza

02:30 Uhr Visit the Pyramids and the Sphinx

Entrance of Cheops Pyramid

16:30 Uhr Proceed to your hotel

17:00 Uhr Check in at the Nile Ritz Carlton

18:00 Uhr Lecture with famous lecturer in private room

7-9pm Dinner served at your hotel, a la carte at Vivo restaurant

Overnight at the Nile Ritz Carlton or similar hotel

Tag 2

07:00 Uhr Wake up call, breakfast and check out

08:00 Uhr Proceed to Sakkara

08:45 Uhr Visit Sakkara including the Step Pyramid of Zoser and one tomb

Exclusive visit of one of the excavation sites in Sakkara area

22:15 Uhr Proceed to the Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque

11:00 Uhr Visit the Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque.

00:00 Uhr Proceed to old Cairo

12:30 Uhr Visit the Hanging church, St Serguis church and Ben Ezra Synagogue

13:30 Uhr Proceed to Khan El Khalili Local market

14:00 Uhr Lunch at Khan El Khalili

15:00 Uhr Explore Khan El Khalili market and Muiz Islamic Street

16:30 Uhr Drive to Alexandria. The drive is approximately 3 hours.

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

19:30 Uhr Arrive at Port Said and re-board the ship

Voraussichtliches Wetter

30 degrees C / 100 degrees F

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. We recommend bringing your own universal travel adaptor for electric devices as adaptors are not available at the hotel.

Gepäck

No restrictions, however, we suggest only a small carry-on bag as this is a short program.

Erforderliche Papiere und Visa

Guests must bring their passport.

Hotel

Nile Ritz Carlton

1113 Nile Corniche, Ismailia, El Nil, Cairo Governorate 11221

Telefon: +20 2577 8899

* Eine Änderung der Hotels findet nur in unvorhergesehenen Fällen statt. 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.

Das Programm für die Gäste enthält:

•1 night at The Nile Ritz Carlton or similar (Deluxe Nile View Room)

•One breakfast, two lunches and one dinner

•Bottled water, tea, coffee, one soda or one bottle of beer or one glass of local wine with meals with the exception of lunch on Day 1 where alcohol is not permitted to be served.

•Entrance fees at all mentioned sites

•Private lecture on Day 1

•Egyptologist to accompany the group throughout

•Private English-speaking guide from port to port

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

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 60 days prior to your sail date. Stornierungen, die 60 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.