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9-night Taste of Egypt Cruise/Land Package

Roundtrip Cairo
9-night Taste of Egypt Cruise/Land Package
December 6, 2024
Avalon Waterways: MS Farah
Roundtrip Cairo
Vacation Offer ID 1488765
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Activities & Services
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Staterooms
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Deckplans

Cruise Inclusions

  • Choice of complimentary sightseeing excursions in every port – choose between Classic, Active or Discovery options
  • Whisper headsets for all excursions
  • Digital Signage ship-wide with daily agenda, menus, key details
  • Unlimited free Wi-Fi
  • Visits to UNESCO Sites
  • Enrichment lectures & local entertainment, dance floor and nightly song lists
  • Meals with regional specialties, including local wine
  • Sky Deck grill for lunch – weather permitting
  • Welcome Dinner & Farewell Dinner
  • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner – sparkling wine with breakfast
  • 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & water filling station, including flavored waters
  • 24-hour Club Lounge (includes coffee machine), games, books, TVs, great views!
  • Walking track & sky deck
  • Fitness room with machines and free weights
  • Adventure Host and Adventure center (maps, binoculars, walking sticks, etc)
  • Afternoon tea (coffee, tea, sandwiches and cookies)
  • 16 bikes on board
  • Movie Night
  • Elevator between stateroom decks
  • 24-hour guest services
  • All port taxes & fees
  • Airport transfers on embarkation/disembarkation day with Avalon Air purchase
  • No single use plastics

YOUR STATEROOM INCLUDES:

  • River-view stateroom Hotel-style bed with optional twin-bed configuration; Comfort Collection bedding, including choice of pillow and firmness (Panorama Suites 200 sq feet)
  • Desk area with chair
  • Spacious closets and under bed storage
  • Panorama Suites include Wall-to-wall window with Open-Air Balcony
  • Panorama Suites include loveseat and table with chair seating area
  • Panorama Suites include extra large bathroom and spacious glass enclosed shower
  • Flat-screen LCD TV with complimentary Movies On Demand
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
  • Mini Bar; security safe; hair dryer
  • L’Occitane® toiletries; plush robes & slippers in every stateroom
  • Stateroom steward & multiple times daily housekeeping
  • Destination Guide
  • Suggested Shore Excursions
Destination Arrival Departure
Cairo

Cairo 12/06/2024

Welcome to Cairo, "Mother of the World".,
12/06/2024 12/06/2024
Cairo

Cairo 12/07/2024

Desert Sands and Secrets of the Sphinx. Afterwards, enjoy free time for lunch in a local restaurant. (Breakfast),
12/07/2024 12/07/2024
Cairo

Cairo 12/08/2024

Ancient Cairo, a Boy King, and the Christ Child.; Note: upon its opening, the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza will replace Cairo's Egyptian Museum for this itinerary. (Breakfast),
12/08/2024 12/08/2024
Cairo

Cairo 12/09/2024

The World's Greatest Open-Air Museum. Fly 300 miles up the Nile Valley to Luxor to embark on your Nile River cruise. Consider an Optional Guided Excursion to enjoy the sound and light show in Karnak Temple. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
12/09/2024 12/09/2024
Air Travel

Air Travel 12/09/2024

The World's Greatest Open-Air Museum. Fly 300 miles up the Nile Valley to Luxor to embark on your Nile River cruise. Consider an Optional Guided Excursion to enjoy the sound and light show in Karnak Temple. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
12/09/2024 12/09/2024
Cruise Starts (Embarkation)

Cruise Starts (Embarkation) 12/09/2024

The World's Greatest Open-Air Museum. Fly 300 miles up the Nile Valley to Luxor to embark on your Nile River cruise. Consider an Optional Guided Excursion to enjoy the sound and light show in Karnak Temple. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
12/09/2024 12/09/2024
Luxor

Luxor 12/09/2024

The World's Greatest Open-Air Museum. Fly 300 miles up the Nile Valley to Luxor to embark on your Nile River cruise. Consider an Optional Guided Excursion to enjoy the sound and light show in Karnak Temple. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
12/09/2024 12/09/2024
Luxor

Luxor 12/10/2024

Royal Resting Places of Kings and Queens. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
12/10/2024 12/10/2024
Edfu

Edfu 12/10/2024

Royal Resting Places of Kings and Queens. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
12/10/2024 12/10/2024
Edfu

Edfu 12/11/2024

Egyptian Gods of the River and Sky. Enjoy a leisurely sail to Aswan. Tonight, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
12/11/2024 12/11/2024
Kom Ombo

Kom Ombo 12/11/2024

Egyptian Gods of the River and Sky. Enjoy a leisurely sail to Aswan. Tonight, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
12/11/2024 12/11/2024
Aswan

Aswan 12/11/2024

Egyptian Gods of the River and Sky. Enjoy a leisurely sail to Aswan. Tonight, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
12/11/2024 12/11/2024
Aswan

Aswan 12/12/2024

Temples from Above and Islands Below. This morning, consider a Guided Optional Excursion with a flight over the huge massive sandstone temples of Abu Simbel (weather permitting). Join an Optional Excursion to the Sound and Light show in Philae Temple. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
12/12/2024 12/12/2024
Aswan

Aswan 12/13/2024

Work in Progress and the Goddess Isis. Board your flight back to Cairo later today, and consider attending an Optional Dinner Cruise on the Nile to celebrate your Egyptian adventure. (Breakfast),
12/13/2024 12/13/2024
Cruise Ends (Debarkation)

Cruise Ends (Debarkation) 12/13/2024

Work in Progress and the Goddess Isis. Board your flight back to Cairo later today, and consider attending an Optional Dinner Cruise on the Nile to celebrate your Egyptian adventure. (Breakfast),
12/13/2024 12/13/2024
Air Travel

Air Travel 12/13/2024

Work in Progress and the Goddess Isis. Board your flight back to Cairo later today, and consider attending an Optional Dinner Cruise on the Nile to celebrate your Egyptian adventure. (Breakfast),
12/13/2024 12/13/2024
Cairo

Cairo 12/13/2024

Work in Progress and the Goddess Isis. Board your flight back to Cairo later today, and consider attending an Optional Dinner Cruise on the Nile to celebrate your Egyptian adventure. (Breakfast),
12/13/2024 12/13/2024
Cairo

Cairo 12/14/2024

Amazing Palaces and Marketplace Mazes. (Breakfast),
12/14/2024 12/14/2024
Cairo

Cairo 12/15/2024

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast),
12/15/2024 12/15/2024
Avalon Waterways: MS Farah
MS Farah-one of Egypt's most elite ships on the Nile.
Cruise in style and comfort, while enjoying the mysterious and magnificent sights and experiences only found in the Egyptian landscapes.MS Farah carries you into the exotic world of pharaohs, explorers, and legends, while introducing you to locals who share the traditions of generations. A deliver the exceptional experience cruisers have come to expect from Avalon Waterways.
Ship Highlights
  • Special library dedicated to Paulo Coelho
  • Free use of gym - sauna and steam (massages à la carte excluded)
  • The boat offers all the services and facilities needed to organize special events on board
Ship Statistics
Built Year
2011
Ship Length
236
Number of Crew
85
Number of Staterooms
56
Number of Suites
2

Dining/Restaurant

Dining/Restaurant
Restaurant

Bar / Lounge

Lounge
Lounge

Onboard Area

Library
Library.
Reception
Reception.

Outdoor Activites

Sundeck Lounge
Sundeck Lounge.
Pool
Pool.

Fitness Center

Spa
Spa.

Oceanview

Deluxe Stateroom (P) $4,549
Deluxe Stateroom
  • Category: P
Size: 239 SQ. FT. Features: LCD TV, Private safe box, Private bathroom, Individually controlled air-conditioned system, Large panoramic window, Minibar, Internet connection, Hairdryer.
Deluxe Stateroom (A) Call for pricing
Deluxe Stateroom
  • Category: A
Size: 239 SQ. FT. Features: LCD TV, Private safe box, Private bathroom, Individually controlled air-conditioned system, Large panoramic window, Minibar, Internet connection, Hairdryer.

Suite

Royal Suite (RS) Call for pricing
Royal Suite
  • Category: RS
Size: 430 SQ. FT. Features: LCD TV, Private safe box, Private bathroom, Individually controlled air-conditioned system Large panoramic window, Minibar, Internet connection, Hairdryer, Pillow menu included: you will be able to choose from a range of soft, water pillow, orthopedic, spongy pillows, Bathtub.
Price is per person (double occupancy) and includes cruise taxes and port charges.

"Starting at" or "From" price is per person (double occupancy) and includes cruise taxes and port charges, but does not include airfare to or from your vacation. Some cruise/tour packages require intra-vacation flights (and in some cases intra-vacation segments must be purchased from Avalon Waterways) in which case intra-vacation air and taxes are included in the price shown. 

Important Notes

  • Vacation departures, itineraries and prices are subject to change.
  • A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required for Avalon Waterways to reserve space for you. 
  • In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
  • Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.
  • Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
  • The hotels and accommodations listed are provisional and subject to change and may be substituted with properties of similar standard. Hotels are confirmed approximately 30 days prior to departure and can be found in your travel documents, but are not guaranteed until check-in.
  • The following charges are not included in the land/cruise vacation price unless otherwise noted: airfare to and from the start of your vacation; intra-vacation air, unless specified in the itinerary; airline baggage fees including checked and/or excess baggage fees; Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security fee up to $11.20 per person, passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $4.10 per segment, and U.S. and international arrival and departure and other government-imposed added by the airline and applicable at time of booking; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ship's crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Avalon menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant or onboard your vessel (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; optional excursions; additional activities and excursions purchased online; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection; and all other items of a personal nature.
  • Additional airline-imposed fees for seat assignments may apply and are not included in your total package cost. Please refer to carrier websites for seat assignment policies and applicable pricing.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

Sun Deck

Stateroom Key

  • Royal Suite (RS)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (A)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (P)
Wheel Deck

Stateroom Key

  • Royal Suite (RS)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (A)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (P)
Second Deck

Stateroom Key

  • Royal Suite (RS)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (A)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (P)
Main Deck

Stateroom Key

  • Royal Suite (RS)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (A)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (P)
Lower Deck

Stateroom Key

  • Royal Suite (RS)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (A)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (P)