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CruiseCenter Presents - Our 2nd
Fully Escorted "Platinum" Cruise Tour of Egypt

A 12-day "All-Inclusive" Luxury CruiseTour of Egypt
FROM $3275pp
April 29 to May 10, 2011

Featuring: An All-Suite Boat on The Nile, a Luxury Boutique Hotel, and a complete all-inclusive luxury tour package.

Hosted by Conde Nast Top Travel Specialist and CruiseCenter President, Tom Baker.

YOUR MOST UNIQUE TRAVEL OPPORTUNITY FOR 2011! Our custom 12-day Luxury Tour of Cairo and Nile River Cruise on the NEWEST All-Suite boat on the Nile introduced in May 2010, personally designed by CruiseCenter President, Tom Baker.

An optional post tour 4-day Extension to Jordan and Petra (one of the "7 Wonders of the World") is also available.

CruiseCenter is thrilled to offer you a limited participation, Exclusive Ultra-Deluxe "ALL INCLUSIVE" tour to Egypt April 29-May 10, 2011. This program has been created for us by GAT TOURS of Egypt and will feature the all-suite 5-Star Premiere Deluxe Nile Cruiser, The ms Alhambra introduced in May of 2010.

Your ultra-deluxe tour features all the bells and whistles (see list of "what's included" and complete inventory) and a special visit to the magnificent temple of Abu Simbel. We look forward to spoiling you with Egypt's BEST on this superbly designed tour geared for the luxury traveler seeking exceptional value! We have also arranged for a fantastic post-Egypt tour to Jordan and Petra (see details following the Egypt tour description below).

Don't be left out. Space is Limited!

What's Included in your Ultra Deluxe Tour:

All roundtrip airport transfers
3 Nights luxury hotel in Cairo
7-Nights ultra-deluxe all-suite Nile Cruise
Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Intra Egypt airfare to and from Cairo to Luxor
All private group sightseeing including Abu Simbel by air
Expert Egyptologist guide - only 26 guests per guide
Hosted by CruiseCenter President Tom Baker
All tips throughout except for Egyptologist guide
Bottled water during sightseeing and meals

What's Not Included:

Pre or post tour hotel stays, tour to Jordan & Petra
Optional flight to Abu Simbel-cost is $250pp
Optional additional sightseeing, i.e. hot air balloon ride in Luxor
All alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
Tips to Egyptologist guides - suggested $5 per person a day
Items of a personal nature
Visa in Egypt

Day by Day Itinerary

Day	Destinations of Call

Day 1 April 29th	Depart the USA for your overnight flight to Cairo, Egypt. Please plan your flights to arrive on April 30, 2011.

Day 2 April 30th	Arrive in Cairo. After passing customs and passport control, you will be personally met and transferred to your 5-Star luxury hotel, the NEW - Kempinski Boutique Hotel Hotel. Your room is reserved for the night of April 30th. If you arrive in Cairo before 3 p.m. on April 30th and wish to have access to your room before that time, you should to reserve a room for the night of April 29. Please ask your CruiseCenter agent for details and rates. Today, you will have time to relax and enjoy an easy-going day after your long flight. All guests will enjoy a welcome dinner tonight at our lovely hotel and an opportunity to meet your host, Tom Baker and your Egyptologist/guide. (D)

Day 3 May 1st	After a buffet breakfast in hotel meet your Egyptologists/guide for a re-cap of your tour and then head off to tour to the historic Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza where we will have an extensive tour before joining a “Desert Safari” via camel to ancient Saqqara (the step pyramid of Zozer), and then enjoy a nice lunch at the exclusive Oberoi Mena House Hotel at Giza. Tonight you will enjoy an elegant dinner with entertainment at The Kempinski Boutique Hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 4 May 2nd	Buffet breakfast in Hotel. Transfer from hotel to airport for flight to Luxor. Upon arrival in Luxor, transfer to your suite onboard the deluxe “All-Suite” 5-Star Nile Cruiser. M/S Alhambra. After embarkation enjoy lunch on board. This afternoon visit the temples of Karnak & Luxor. In the afternoon we will have an exclusive visit to the Luxor Museum. Karnak Temple: Built over a period of two millennia by generations of Pharaohs, the 62 acre Temple of Karnak was dedicated to the God Amun. It could take days to explore all of the numerous pylons, obelisks and smaller temples within. Luxor Temple: Proceed to the Temple of Luxor, once connected to Karnak via the Avenue of Human-headed Sphinxes, almost 3 kilometers in length. Luxor Museum: Luxor Museum is located in the Egyptian city of Luxor (ancient Thebes). It stands on the corniche, overlooking the River Nile, in the central part of the city. Inaugurated in 1975, the museum is housed in a small, purpose-built building. The range of artifacts on display is far more restricted than the country's main collections in the Museum of Antiquities in Cairo; this was, however, deliberate, since the museum prides itself on the quality of the pieces it has, the uncluttered way in which they are displayed, and the clear multilingual labeling used. Welcome Aboard Cocktail Party & Dinner. Buffet lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner served on board. Overnight on board. (B,L,D)

Day 5 May 3rd	Breakfast on board. Drive to the West Bank. Visit the Necropolis of Thebes, Valley of Kings, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut & Colossi of Memnon in addition to King Tuts tomb. Valley of the Kings: Begin your day with a visit to the West Bank of Luxor to explore the Valley of the Kings, a vast City of the Dead where magnificent tombs were carved into the desert rocks, decorated richly, and filled with treasures for the afterlife by generations of Pharaohs. On the way back to the river Nile, your road passes by the famed Colossi of Memnon, known in Ancient Greek times for their haunting voices at dawn and then we will visit the Temple of Hatshepsut. Sail to Edfu via Esna and the famed Esna Locks, Lunch Buffet and Afternoon Tea on the sundeck. Cocktail Party at the lounge bar. Buffet lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner served on board. Overnight on board. (B,L,D)

Day 6 May 4th	Breakfast on board. Edfu Temple: This morning, explore the largest and most completely preserved Pharaonic - albeit Greek-built temple in Egypt, the extraordinary Temple of Horus at Edfu. Sail to Kom Ombo. Buffet lunch onboard. Free afternoon at leisure. Sail to Aswan and enjoy Afternoon Tea. Buffet lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner served on board. Overnight on board. (B,L,D)

Day 7 May 5th	Breakfast on board. Transfer to Abu Simbel by bus on a tour across the Great Sahara Desert. Abu Simbel: The two temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel are each fronted by colossal statues up to 20 metres high and are famed as the most impressive monuments remaining of Ancient Egypt in modern times. Recently the temples were threatened by the waters of Lake Nasser, and with the help of a UNESCO campaign they were cut into blocks, raised piece-by-piece, and reassembled in a new position higher up the hillside. Back to Aswan. (Abu Simbel by air is available at $250 per person additional-ask us for details). Agha Khan Mausoleum: Sail by felucca around Kitchener's Island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Buffet lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner served on board. Overnight on board. (B,L,D)

Day 8 May 6th	Breakfast on board. High Dam: This morning, your Egyptologist guide will escort you to visit the Aswan High Dam, Egypt's contemporary example of building on a monumental scale. High Dam: This morning, your Egyptologist guide will escort you to visit the Aswan High Dam, Egypt's contemporary example of building on a monumental scale that forever changed the face of Upper Egypt and Nubia by creating the massive Lake Nasser. The Nubian Museum: In Aswan, this is deemed to be one of the most important Egyptian museums. It is filled with ancient Nubian and Egyptian artifacts masterfully displayed. Lunch: Buffet lunch will be served on board. Free afternoon at leisure. Afternoon tea. Buffet lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner served on board. Overnight on board. (B,L,D)

Day 9 May 7th	Breakfast on board. Sail to Kom Ombo. Kom Ombo Temple: Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek. The temple stands at a bend in the Nile where in ancient times sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank. Buffet lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner served on board. Overnight on board. (B,L,D)

Day 10 May 8th	Breakfast on board. Sail to Luxor. Visit the magnificent and less visited Denderah Temple. Lunch: Buffet lunch will be served on board. Free afternoon at leisure. Buffet lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner served on board. Overnight on board. (B,L,D)


Day 11 May 9th	Breakfast on board and disembarkation. Meet your tour coordinator and transfer to Luxor airport from where we will fly back to Cairo. Upon arrival, we will head to the famous Cairo Museum, including a visit to the exclusive Mummy Room. After lunch at an Arabesque Restaurant, we will go to see the Citadel of Mohammed Ali, have a shopping stop at the fabled Khan Al' Khali Bazaar, and check into our luxurious Fairmont Towers Hotel. Tonight we toast our fellow travelers and bid our hosts goodbye with a farewell dinner at the hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 12 May 10th	Today the tour ends. Transfer to the Cairo International Airport for your international flight home. (B) NOTE: Itinerary and features subject to modification without prior notice.

Optional JordAn Extension

Day	Destinations / Ports of Call

Day 12 May 10th	Fly from Cairo to Amman where you will be met upon arrival at Queen Alia International Airport. Drive to the Dead Sea for an overnight stay at the Movenpick Dead Sea Hotel while enjoying the culture of ancient Arabia. (B)

Day 13 May 11th	Today visit Madaba, Mount Nebo, Kerak, and proceed along the desert highway to Petra for an overnight stay at the Movenpick Petra Hotel. (B)

Day 14 May 12th	After breakfast today you will have an incredible visit to ancient Petra for an escorted a private tour into the "rose-red" city (by horseback and foot), which begins at the "Siq", a winding canyon road. At the end of the passage you will see Petra's most beautiful monument, the Treasury, carved out of solid rock from the side of a mountain. This is considered one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Then discover soaring temples, royal tombs, a theatre, and more. We then transfer back to bustling Amman and overnight at the 5-Star Intercontinental Jordan hotel. (B)

Day 15 May 13th	This morning we visit Jerash before heading back to Queen Alia International Airport for your air departure to Cairo and your flight back to the US. Most flights to the U.S. depart in the late evening or after midnight. To rest comfortably, CruiseCenter has arranged for an overnight stay at the luxurious Fairmont Towers Hotel for an overnight stay. (B)

Day 16 May 14th	Transfer to the Cairo International Airport for your international flight home. NOTE: Itinerary and features subject to modification without prior notice.

EXCLUSIVE 2011 EGYPT/NILE CRUISE TOUR PROGRAM!

Category

Retail Rate Per Person

CruiseCenter Rate Per Person

Deluxe Junior Suite (393 sq. ft.)

$5,999.00

$3,275.00

Luxury Suite (600 sq. ft.)

$6,699.00

$4,205.00

Single Supplement - Deluxe Suite (393 sq. ft.)

$6,979.00

$3,625.00

Single Supplement - Luxury Suite (600 sq. ft.)

$7,269.00

$4,905.00

NOTE: Itinerary and features subject to change without prior notice.

SPECIAL NOTE: An Egyptian visa stamp is required for all guests to enter into Egypt. The VISA can be purchased for $15 USD per passenger at the visa bank desk prior to entering the Customs Hall. This is a very easy process and eliminates going through the process of obtaining an expensive visa prior to departure. If you are not a U.S. Citizen, please ask your local Egyptian consulate for Egypt entry requirements.

Egypt Cruise Tour Payment Schedule:

A $600 per person deposit paid by check is due at time of booking

Final payment is due on January 20, 2011. Payable by credit card or check

Please refer to Cruise Tour cancellation policies below.

A minimum of 30 participants is required for this tour to operate. Cancellation penalties will be waived if tour does not operate. Itinerary subject to change without notice.

Optional Pre and Post Hotel stays:

Available at the 5-Star Kempinski Boutique Hotel (pre-tour) or the 5-Star Fairmont Towers (post-tour)

Must be arranged through CruiseCenter no later than 30 days prior to your US departure date

$285 per room per night double occupancy for each additional night required. Includes buffet breakfast

$290 per room per night single occupancy for each additional night required. Includes buffet breakfast

Egypt Cruise Tour Cancellation Policies:

Cancellations after booking -- $300 per person penalty (50% of deposit amount)

Cancellations 90 days prior to departure -- penalty is 50% of total package price

Cancellations 60 days prior to departure -- penalty is 100% of total package price (no refund)

Optional Jordan Extension Pricing & Details May 10-12, 2011 (This Option Not Hosted)

$1878 per person Double Occupancy

$2325 per person Single Occupancy

Package price based on minimum 10 passengers participating. Tour may operate with fewer passengers at higher rate. A Jordan Visa will be provided upon arrival in Amman. Ask for details.

Package price includes:

Roundtrip economy class flights from Cairo to Amman

Meet and assist upon arrival and departure

All transfers in air conditioned coach with an English speaking driver

English speaking guide on touring days

Entrance fees to Petra

Short horse ride at Petra

Accommodation and buffet breakfast basis at 5 Star hotels

All Tips

Bottled water throughout

Jordan Visa

Not Included:

Lunches en route

Any item not listed above

Optional Jordan Land Tour Payment Policies:

A $200 per person deposit paid by check is due at time of booking

Final payment is due on January 20, 2010. Payable by credit card or check

Please refer to Jordan Optional Tour cancellation policies below.

Jordan Optional Tour Cancellation Policies:

Cancellations after booking -- $100 per person penalty (50% of deposit amount)

Cancellations 90 days prior to departure -- penalty is 50% of total optional tour price

Cancellations 60 days prior to departure -- penalty is 100% of total optional tour price (no refund)

See Your Luxurious Hotels in Cairo!

The Kempinski Boutique Cairo Hotel

Fairmont Towers Hotel

Your Luxurious River Cruise Ship!

ms Alhambra

THE BRAND NEW ALL-SUITE ULTRA DELUXE M/S ALHAMBRA

The All-Suite brand NEW Ultra Deluxe ms Alhambra was introduced in May of 2010. It is a spacious 5 star luxury 42-suite cruiser. It is a unique luxury vessel on the Nile, constructed and operated according to the latest technology and safety standards, including an ultraviolet water purification system. All meals are prepared by master chefs and are of the finest quality.
This luxury Nile Yacht is 236 feet long and 5-decks high but caters to only 82 maximum guests in 42 suites offering the ultimate in spacious luxury. There is one crew member for every guest onboard this elegant vessel. Other boats of this size carry up to 150 guests. Your luxury yacht carries half her potential capacity. The ms Alhambra has preferred docking in the Nile ports for your convenience.

The vessel will introduce the largest standard suites on the Nile at a standard of 398 square feet with the largest bathrooms found on the Nile. All include a toilet, bidet, Jacuzzi tub, and separate shower stall. This is unsurpassed in the Nile cruise industry. There are four Luxury suites with nearly 600 square feet of living space… This vessel introduces a new concept with a two level complete Spa. It has an indoor swimming pool, and countless other amenities. The M/S Alhambra designed for dignitaries and top notch travelers that want a new luxury experience on the Nile.

Onboard, you can relax in the elegant lounge, salon or bars, where folkloric and fancy Egyptian dress parties, belly dance shows, games, gala parties, and dancing are held.

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All advertised events are exclusive to guests who book through CruiseCenter only. CruiseCenter cruises are group events and not chartered vessels. All rates are cruise only and per person, based on double occupancy subject to availability at time of booking. Non-discountable fees and taxes, airfare, air taxes and transfers are additional. A $30 processing fee is additional and subject to change without notice. Cruise Tour events based on a minimum of 30 group passengers. Jordan optional tour based on minimum 10 group passengers participating. Pricing and other information may change without notice. We reserve the right to correct errors. Please contact us for a more detailed description of restrictions, cancellations, and penalties. All cancellations are subject to a $50 per booking cancellation fee from CruiseCenter in addition to any vendor cancellation penalties. Trip Cancellation Insurance is strongly recommended for all reservations. More information will be provided to you at the time of booking confirmation. Please contact us for a more detailed description of restrictions, cancellations, and penalties.