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Wildlife & Antiquities
12 days from $4,195
Departing Thursday
Depart New York on the overnight flight to London.
Day 2 Fri Arrive Cairo
Arrive in London this morning, where you connect to the Cairo-bound flight, arriving in Egypt late this evening. You'll be met and transferred to your hotel.
Sheraton Dreamland
Day 3 Sat Cairo
Today's full day tour begins at the Egyptian Museum. The Museum was built in 1902 and contains one of the most impressive and comprehensive collections of artifacts in the world. Of the more than 120,000 objects, at least 44,000 are on display at any one time. It could take months to see each exhibit on display in the museum -- we'll spend a few hours visiting some of the most well known. We continue to Giza with to visit the Great Pyramid of Cheop, one of the seven wonders of the world. This is the oldest and largest of the pyramids found in Giza.
Sheraton Dreamland
Day 4 Sun Cairo-Luxor (B)
This morning, fly south to Luxor where we cross the Nile to explore the New Kingdom city of "Thebes". We begin at the Valley of the Kings. So far, 62 tombs have been discovered in the Valley of the Kings - most famous perhaps being that of King Tutankhamun. Continue to the Valley of Queens where more than 70 tombs have been discovered. One that stands out is that of Nefertari, the wife of Ramses II. On to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahri. Later this afternoon our exploration takes us to the Temple of Luxor, built under Amenophis III and Ramses II, primarily to celebrate the Festival of Opet. Then on to the massive temples of Karnak, built over a period of 1300 years.
Winter Pavillon
Day 5 Mon Luxor-Abu Simbel-Cairo (B)
This morning, travel to Aswan where you board the short flight to Abu Simbel to marvel at the temples and colassal statues of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari. Judging from the position of the temples, the imposing colossi of Ramses II would have greeted travelers as they tried to enter Egypt and sent a message of Egypt's strength. Ramses II chief queen, Nefertari is celebrated in the Temple of Hathor, which Ramses II dedicated to "Nefertari for whose sake the very sun does shine." Return to Cairo this evening, where the remainder of the day is at leisure.
Sheraton Dreamland
Day 6 Tue Cairo-In Flight (B)
The day is at leisure to explore on your own or just relax at the hotel. Late this evening you'll transfer to the airport for the overnight flight to Nairobi.
Day 7 Wed Arrive Nairobi (D)
Jambo and welcome to Kenya! A very early morning touchdown in Nairobi may give you an opportunity to see the sun rise in Kenya's capital city. A bit of leisure time gives you a chance for a quick nap and shower before we travel to the suburb of Karen this afternoon. Visit the former home of writer Karen von Blixen (Out of Africa) where you can walk through the original house and stroll the grounds set at the foot of the Ngong Hills. Then, a fun experience awaits at the Giraffe Center where you have an opportunity to feed the Rothschild giraffes. Return to your hotel late this afternoon for an evening at leisure.
Nairobi Safari Park
Day 8 Thu Nairobi-Masai Mara (BLD)
An early morning departure from Nairobi takes you past the Rift Valley and into the Masai Mara, arriving in time for lunch. Then, it's time for your first game drive. Thanks to the variety of habitats (from rich riverine forests to expansive plains), the Masai Mara is host to a wide array of herbivores, carnivores and birdlife. At last count, there were over 95 species of mammals, reptiles and amphibians along with more than 485 aerial species found in the Masai Mara. Look for the majestic topi as he stands on top of anthills to survey the territory. Black-maned lions find refuge from the hot sun under the shade of baobab trees which dot the horizons. There is no better place for game-viewing.
Mara Sopa Lodge
Day 9 Fri Masai Mara (BLD)
Morning and afternoon game drives are always exciting in the Masai Mara, as you never know what you will see! Topi, gazelle and elephant are frequently seen, as are silverbacked jackals, hippo and crocodiles.
Mara Sopa Lodge
Day 10 Sat Masai Mara-Lake Nakuru (BLD)
Leaving the Masai Mara after breakfast, you’ll travel across the ‘breadbasket’ of Kenya, past Narok and on to the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley. Watch for herds of giraffe and gazelle as you head up the Mau Escarpment, before arriving at Lake Nakuru. The waters here are often coloured shimmering flamingo pink, from thousands of the beautiful birds lining its shores. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Nakuru National Park before continuing to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 11 Sun Lake Nakuru-Nairobi-Depart (BD)
Bid farewell as your drive takes you out of the Rift Valley and back to Nairobi where rooms are available for you to rest and have a bite to eat before transferring to the airport for the overnight flight to London.
Nairobi Safari Park
Day 12 Mon Arrive USA
Arrive in London this morning where you transfer to the USA-bound flight, arriving later today.
B= breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner
| Tour Highlights | |
 | Roundtrip economy airfare New York-Cairo-Nairobi |
| First class accommodations with private facilities |
| Breakfast daily; 3 lunches and 5 dinners (BLD) |
| Sightseeing in Egypt with English-speaking guide |
| Internal Egypt flights Cairo - Luxuor - Abu Simbel - Cairo |
| Game viewing in Kenya by open 4WD vehicles with professional guide |
| Roundtrip airport transfers |
| UTG document wallet & baggage tags |
| UTG Exclusive Safari Delay Protection Plan |
| Accommodation Choices | ||
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-- Tour Prices --
Per Person Prices in US Dollars from New York |
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| FIRST PLUS | Per Person Sharing Twin | Per Person in Single Room | ||
| Depart Every Thursday Between: | Air & Land | Land Only | Air & Land | Land Only |
| 24 MAY 10-04 SEP 10 | $4,795 | $3,580 | $5,395 | $4,180 |
| 05 SEP 10-30 SEP 10 | $4,195 | $3,580 | $4,795 | $4,180 |
| 01 OCT 10-31 OCT 10 | $4,395 | $3,675 | $4,995 | $4,325 |
| 01 NOV 10-14 DEC 10 | $4,195 | $3,645 | $4,795 | $4,275 |
| 13 DEC 10-06 JAN 11 | $4,695 | $4,055 | $6,195 | $5,495 |
| 07 JAN 11-20 MAR 11 | $4,295 | $3,775 | $4,995 | $4,450 |
Note: Per Person prices are based on a minimum of 2 persons traveling together. International departure taxes and fuel surcharges are additional. Add-on fares from most major US cities available. Airfare Cairo-Nairobi is included in both the Air Inclusive and Land Only price and is based on special advance purchase fares which may require you to purchase this ticket at the time of booking. |
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