Uniworld-Egypt

[Gracie115]

On ‎1‎/‎6‎/‎2019 at 5:53 PM, fred111 said:

Oh, also recommend a good hat.  The sun gets hot.

 

Since you were there at around the same time of year that we will be did you find a need for insect repellant of any kind?

 

Also did you get your visa for Jordan when you landed or before your trip.  We plan to have our visa for Egypt before we leave, haven't found a site online for Jordan yet.

Edited January 9, 2019 by Gracie115

[fred111]

We had no problem with the water or ice on the Tosca.  It could be that Jack Daniels kills any bacteria.

 

[fred111]

Gracie115,  I did bring insect repellant but never used it.  No mosquito problems.  There were some flies at some of the sites but it was not a problem

 

We got our Egypt Visas online and that was a definite plus.  We made it through immigration quickly and did not have to stand in the long line of people buying visas at the airport.

 

Jordan was another issue.  We were with a group and crossed the boarder from Israel near the Dead Sea.  Tauck made arrangements for the group visa but it still took hours to get over the boarder.  They made a major mistake on the paperwork and we almost didn't get out of the country.  

 

The US State Dept site says Jordan issues visas to US citizens at the airport

 

[Gracie115]

37 minutes ago, fred111 said:

Gracie115,  I did bring insect repellant but never used it.  No mosquito problems.  There were some flies at some of the sites but it was not a problem

 

We got our Egypt Visas online and that was a definite plus.  We made it through immigration quickly and did not have to stand in the long line of people buying visas at the airport.

 

Jordan was another issue.  We were with a group and crossed the boarder from Israel near the Dead Sea.  Tauck made arrangements for the group visa but it still took hours to get over the boarder.  They made a major mistake on the paperwork and we almost didn't get out of the country.  

 

The US State Dept site says Jordan issues visas to US citizens at the airport

 

Thanks, that's what I'm reading now too that we can get Jordan visas when we land in Amman. I'm sure waiting for hours was no fun at all, hopefully Tauck will do better next time.  

 

Good to hear about the lack of bugs, though we'll still bring spray just in case.

[Shrinkersgal]

We are hoping to sail the Nile with Uniworld later this year. We are also interested in the post cruise extension to Jerusalem, but we are having trouble getting any detailed information about the itinerary or whether you leave for home from Israel or return to Cairo. Also, any info on when the new Nile ship will go into service?

Many thanks.

[zelker]

RE: Jerusalem itinerary, I was sent this from Uniworld a few months ago when we were considering booking it (we have since decided to do Israel on our own, prior to Jordan).  And yes, you will fly home from Tel Aviv.  Hope this helps.  Barb  🙂 

 

Day 1: Fly from Cairo to Tel Aviv. Transfer from airport to hotel.

 

Day 2 SIGHTSEEING INCLUDES: Today you will set out on an informative and inspirational half day tour of Jerusalem. You will board a motorcoach and begin your tour with a visit to Yad VaShem, the national museum and memorial site for the victims of the Holocaust. Yad VaShem was established in 1953 as the global center for documentation, research, education and commemoration of the Holocaust. Located on Har HaZikaron, the Hill of Remembrance, the complex contains the Holocaust History Museum which along with the Children's Memorial, you will tour with your guide. After your visit to Yad VaShem you will re-board a motorcoach and travel to the Israel Museum (biggest museum in Israel). Since its inception in 1965, the museum has become known as one of Israel's leading cultural institutions. Here you will visit the iconic Shrine of the Book, home to the Dead Sea Scrolls, and visit the impressive model of Jerusalem as it was during the Roman period.  Following the Israel museum, you will pass Israel's Parliament House and the Supreme Court building, on your way back to your hotel and the rest of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure. Your local host will also be happy to provide suggestion on the best places in town to dine, as well as to experience Jerusalem like a local.

 

Day 3 SIGHTSEEING INCLUDES: You will set out on a motorcoach for a full-day tour of Jerusalem. You will begin your day by entering the Old City of Jerusalem through the Lion's Gate. You will visit the Pools of Bethesda located in the Muslim Quarter. From here we continue to the Via Dolorosa. Stop for a fantastic rooftop vista over the city and the plateau of the Temple Mount where you can see the Dome of the Rock from afar. Encompassing 35 acres (14 hectares), the Temple Mount holds great religious importance to Jews, Muslims, and Christians.  Wind through the market streets of the Old City following the Via Dolorosa stopping at some of the 14 Stations of the Cross along the way, each marking a different event in Jesus' journey as he carried his cross to his crucifixion. Continue to the world's holiest Christian site according to the majority of Christian denominations, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, also known as the Church of the Resurrection, located in the heart of the Christian Quarter.  This afternoon re-board the motorcoach and drive the short distance to the neighboring town of Bethlehem; home town of King David, and birthplace of Jesus. Crossing over in to the Palestinian Authority, you will be guided by a local Palestinian guide through Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity.  Re-board the motorcoach to visit the Garden Tomb. Close to the northern wall of the Old City of Jerusalem this site has been identified by Protestants as the site of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Tour the quiet garden and visit the tomb, believed by many to be the true place of Jesus resurrection, with a local expert.  Following your tour, a motorcoach will transport you back to your hotel.

 

Day 4 SIGHTSEEING INCLUDES: On your last full day in Jerusalem you will board a motorcoach for a final tour of the city. You will start the day a top the Mount of Olives for a phenomenal vista over the whole city. You will descend the Mount of Olives on the motorcoach and visit the area of Garden of Gethsemane.  We will drive through the Kidron Valley to Mount Zion. On Mount Zion you will see the traditional sites of the Last Supper and King David's Tomb, before entering in to the Old City via the Zion Gate. You will skirt the Armenian Quarter and enter the Jewish Quarter where you will see some of the ancient remains of the city, dating back 2,700 years to the time when King Hezekiah held off the Assyrian army. Continue to the Western Wall, also known as the Wailing Wall, one of Judaism's holiest sites. Constructed by King Herod, many of the wall's lowest stone blocks date back to Herod's time. Visitors will notice that cracks between the stone blocks are filled with prayers written on paper. Across from the wall is the Western Wall Plaza which hosts prayer services and serves as an open air synagogue, open to every-one 24/7. The final stop of the day is the Davidson Center and Jerusalem Archaeological Park where you will walk back through time, to the period when the Jewish Temple stood, and walk along the stones that the pilgrims of that time would have walked upon. Enjoy your last evening in Jerusalem at leisure before settling in to your hotel for the night.

 

Day 5: End Tour. Transfer from hotel to airport to fly home.

 

 

***Itinerary is subject to change at Uniworld’s discretion****

 

 

 

Edited January 21, 2019 by zelker

[Shrinkersgal]

Thanks so much. That was exactly the information I was looking for.

[marlebone]

Has anyone experience with traveling from Sharm El Sheikh to Wadi Rum?  Our cruise is in late Dec of this year and we have planned Cairo, a Nile Cruise from Luxor, Abu Simbel to Sharm then /Wadi /Rum and Petra, returning home from Amman.  It looks difficult to reach Wadi Rum from Sharm by sea, money aside, would returning to Cairo and flying to Amman make more sense?  Suggestions would be appreciated

[lucidity]

Hi is anyone here booked on the Sept 28th 2019 sailing ..I am and super excited ..can anyone help me out with how fancy is the dress code i will be coming on the cruise after 3 weeks of safariing and doing conservation work and a small seychelles boutique cruise so im hoping i dont need anything fancy ..TIA

Karye

[jklc123]

You definitely don't need fancy clothes on this itinerary. On the Nile there is a special night when passengers are invited to wear galabeyas, which are sold on the ship as well as on shore; they are not expensive. A couple of the restaurants at the Four Seasons in Cairo are rather fancy, but "elegant casual" would be fine. We so enjoyed this trip in January 2017. I would be excited about your whole itinerary. Sounds wonderful.