What time do the excursions on the Nile River cruise start? Are there bathrooms on the buses that are used for excursions?

Excursions on our Egypt itinerary usually start between 6:30 am to 7 am. Some excursions are in the afternoon. Bathrooms are available on some motorcoaches, and they are used for emergencies only. If the transit time is a long commute, they will accommodate bathroom breaks.

Looking for a Nile cruise trip Cairo to Cairo leaving Sept 12 or 13, 2022 . 8-12 days long with flights not train.

The cruise you chose, Splendors of Egypt & the Nile is only offered on 1 departure date in September, it is 24th September and it's a 12-day cruise. Alternative options include Best of Egypt by G Adventures and Secrets of Egypt & the Nile 2022 by AmaWaterways, both with multiple or single September departure dates.

Splendors of Egypt & the Nile (2024) (Cairo to Cairo, 2024) (8 destinations)

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Day 1
Cairo
Optional Activities
- Alexandria (PRE) - €165 EUR
- A Night at the Bazaar - €45 EUR
Day 2
Cairo
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- Citadel of Salah al-Din, Alabaster Mosque and Egyptian Museum
Optional Activities
- A Night at the Bazaar - €45 EUR
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Citadel of Salah al-Din
Alabaster Mosque
Egyptian Museum
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Luxor
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Dinner (Welcome Reception and Dinner onboard)
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- Temple at Karnak
Landmarks
Temple of Karnak
Day 4
Luxor
Included Activities
- Temple of Hathor
- Temple of Luxor
Landmarks
Temple of Luxor
Temple of Hathor
Day 5
Luxor
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- Colossi of Memnon, Hatshepsut Temple and Valley of the Kings
Landmarks
Colossi of Memnon
Temple of Hatshepsut
Valley of the Kings
Day 6
Aswan
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- Kom Ombo Temple
- Life on the Nile Tour by Motorboat
Optional Activities
- Dune Surfing & Swimming in the Nile - €28 EUR
Landmarks
Kom Ombo Temple
Day 7
Aswan
Meals
Snack (Sunset Tea at the Old Cataract Hotel Aswan)
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- Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Temple of Isis
- Boat Ride in Traditional Nile River Felucca and Sunset Tea at the Old Cataract Hotel Aswan
Optional Activities
- Philae - Sound & Light show - €60 EUR
Landmarks
Aswan High Dam
Unfinished Obelisk
Temple of Isis
Old Cataract Hotel Aswan
Day 8
Aswan
Optional Activities
- Temples of Abu Simbel - €395 EUR
Day 9
Esna
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- Temple of Khnum
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Temple of Khnum
Day 10
Cairo
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- National Museum of Egyptian Culture - €65 EUR
- Grand Egyptian Museum Trial Visit - €110 EUR
- A Night at the Bazaar - €45 EUR
Day 11
Cairo
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- Pyramids at Giza, the Great Sphinx, and Sakkara Visit
Optional Activities
- A Night at the Bazaar - €45 EUR
Landmarks
Pyramids of Giza
Great Sphinx
Saqqara
Day 12
Cairo
Optional Activities
- Jerusalem Extension
- Alexandria (POST) - €165 EUR

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Citadel of Salah al-Din
Alabaster Mosque
Egyptian Museum

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Colossi of Memnon
Temple of Hatshepsut
Valley of the Kings

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Kom Ombo Temple

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Aswan High Dam
Unfinished Obelisk
Temple of Isis
Old Cataract Hotel Aswan

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Temple of Khnum

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Pyramids of Giza
Great Sphinx
Saqqara

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River Tosca
Uniworld’s 82 passenger, allsuite River Tosca vessel is a jewel on Egypt’s timeless Nile River. During a cruise, guests… Read more
Built
2009
Guests
82
Crew
60
Length
236 ft
Width
46 ft
Suites
41
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Egypt
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220 volts
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5.2 ft
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Asked on December 31st, 2022
What time do the excursions on the Nile River cruise start? Are there bathrooms on the buses that are used for excursions?
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- Uniworld Boutique River Cruise CollectionOperator•Written January 2023
  Excursions on our Egypt itinerary usually start between 6:30 am to 7 am. Some excursions are in the afternoon. Bathrooms are available on some motorcoaches, and they are used for emergencies only. If the transit time is a long commute, they will accommodate bathroom breaks.
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Looking for a Nile cruise trip Cairo to Cairo leaving Sept 12 or 13, 2022 . 8-12 days long with flights not train.
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- Uniworld Boutique River Cruise CollectionOperator•Written April 2022
  The cruise you chose, Splendors of Egypt & the Nile is only offered on 1 departure date in September, it is 24th September and it's a 12-day cruise. Alternative options include Best of Egypt by G Adventures and Secrets of Egypt & the Nile 2022 by AmaWaterways, both with multiple or single September departure dates.

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