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Neurology on the Nile
Embark on an exciting Egyptian adventure. Sail along the Nile to Luxor and experience the beauty and mystery of an ancient civilization. From the legendary Sphinx at Giza and the Great Pyramids
to mosques, you'll enjoy a wide array of attractions.
8-Night Egyptian Treasures Nile Cruise
from Cairo, Egypt to Cairo, Egypt
March 07 - 15, 2021
This conference has already sailed, but that doesn't mean you have to miss the boat! Click here to see our complete schedule of upcoming programs.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All conferees, their families, and guests must book their cruise within the CEI meeting group through Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® at 800-422-0711 or by registering online. This ensures our company can provide conference services and complimentary social amenities to all meeting participants and their guests. Thank you for your cooperation.
Conference Sessions generally take place on days at sea (as itinerary allows), giving you plenty of time to enjoy your meals, evenings and ports of call with your companion, family and friends.
BIAS FREE CME - No Commercial Support was provided for this CME activity.
Faculty
Benn E. Smith, MD, FAAN, FANA
Associate Professor
Department of Neurology
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Mayo Clinic
Scottsdale, AZ
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Designation for Physicians: Continuing Education, Inc. designates this live activity for 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Osteopathic Physicians: This program is eligible for Category 2 credit with the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
US or Canadian Family Physicians: Please let us know if you require AAFP Prescribed Credits.
Credit Designation for Nurses: Continuiung Education, Inc. designates this continuing nursing education activity for 10 contact hours.
Accredited status does not imply endorsement by Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® or ANCC of any commercial products displayed or used with an activity.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada:
Through an agreement between the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, medical practitioners participating in the Royal College MOC Program may record completion of accredited activities registered under the ACCME’s “CME in Support of MOC” program in Section 3 of the Royal College’s MOC Program.
Credit Designation for Pharmacists: This knowledge-based activity is approved for 10 hours of pharmacy continuing education credit.
ITINERARY
DATE
PORT OF CALL
ARRIVE
DEPART
Sun Mar 07
Cairo, Egypt
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Mon Mar 08
Day 2 - Cairo, Egypt
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Tue Mar 09
Day 3 - Cairo - Aswan
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Wed Mar 10
Day 4 - Aswan - Edfu
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Thu Mar 11
Day 5 - Edfu - Luxor
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Fri Mar 12
Day 6 - Luxor
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Sat Mar 13
Day 7 - Luxor - Cairo
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Sun Mar 14
Day 8 - Cairo
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Mon Mar 15
Cairo, Egypt
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*Tentative course schedule, actual class times may differ.
PORTS OF CALL
Cairo, Egypt - Day 1 - Arrive in the Land of the Pharaohs. Upon completion of immigration and customs formalities at Cairo International Airport, you will be met at the exit by our representative and escorted to your hotel.
Day 2 - Cairo, Egypt - Begin your day on a scenic drive to the Pyramids and
Sphinx of Giza, which has stood for the last 5,000 years. Complete your visit at Giza. After lunch, continue to the ancient city of Memphis, the first capital of United Upper and Lower Egypt, and then visit Sakkara, site of the Step Pyramid of Zoser. In the evening, see an optional sound and light show at the
Pyramids. (B, L)
Day 3 - Cairo - Aswan - This morning, you will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan to begin your 4ânight Nile Cruise on board the Sonesta Moon Goddess. Upon arrival into Aswan, you will be met by
our representative and escorted to your Nile cruise for checkâin. After a leisurely lunch, enjoy the peace and tranquility of the felucca Nile sailing in Aswan and view of Agha Khan Mausoleum. Enjoy afternoon tea and a Nubian Folkloric show. Overnight in Aswan. (B, L, D)
Day 4 - Aswan - Edfu - After breakfast, start your tour with a visit to the Aswan High Dam, an engineering miracle that incorporates 16 times the amount of material used in building the Great Pyramid at Giza. Then, proceed to the impressive granite quarries and site of the Unfinished Obelisk. Ride a motorized boat to Philae Temple on the island of Agilika, an UNESCO heritage site. The whole site was dismantled and relocated to avoid the flooding. Cruise to Kom Ombo and visit the only temple in Egypt dedicated to two gods: the crocodileâheaded Sobek and falconâheaded
Horus the Elder. Overnight in Edfu. (B, L, D)
Day 5 - Edfu - Luxor - After breakfast, continue on past irrigated fields and palmâfringed villages to Edfu. Enjoy a horse ride from the ship to the beautifully preserved Temple of Horus, the Falcon God. Witness the reliefs
depicting the coronation of Horus, the Pharaoh. Enjoy afternoon tea and celebrate Egyptianâstyle this evening at
a galabeya party. Overnight in Luxor. (B, L, D)
Day 6 - Luxor - After breakfast, visit the West Bank where 64 ancient Egyptian rulers lie buried in the Valley
of the Kings including the burial chamber of Tutankhamen. Archaeologist Howard Carter discovered his intact and
treasureâfilled tomb in 1922. Proceed to the spectacular Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt’s only female ruler. Stop for a photo at the Colossi of Memnon, impressive statues of Amenhotep III. Enjoy lunch onboard and then proceed to visit the colossal Temples of Karnak, Egypt’s finest ancient temple. Walk along the Avenue of Sphinx to see each legacy left by the various pharaohs, dating back over 3000 years. Continue to Luxor Temple, which once connected Karnak by a twoâkilometer long Avenue of Sphinx and see the original pair of Sphinx, the second in Paris. Overnight in Luxor. (B, L, D)
Day 7 - Luxor - Cairo - After breakfast you will begin disembarkation. You will be transferred to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival into Cairo, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your
hotel for overnight. (B)
Day 8 - Cairo - Start your day with a guided tour of the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities which includes the world's largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts and the treasures of King Tutankhamen's tomb. Drive to Old Cairo, where early Judaism and Christianity flourished in Egypt. Visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue and Saint Sergius Church. After lunch, drive to the Citadel of Saladin and visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque. Enjoy a walking tour of the largest 13th century covered oriental market, Khan El Khalili Bazaar. (B, L)
Cairo, Egypt - Day 9 - Cairo, Egypt - USA-Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight. (B)
MS Moon Goddess
IMPORTANT NOTE: All conferees, their families, and guests must book their cruise within the CEI meeting group through Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® at 800-422-0711 or by registering online. This ensures our company can provide conference services and complimentary social amenities to all meeting participants and their guests. Thank you for your cooperation.
Prices below are for the full cruise including meals and evening entertainment
Balcony
Standard Deluxe Balcony Cabins (Balcony)
All cabins feature:
Sliding glass doors opening onto private balconies, Wireless internet access is available throughout the ship and in all cabins for a charge, Direct-dial telephone, Individual climate control, Hairdryer, Mini-bar, Safety deposit box, Television and movie program, Bathrooms equipped with bathtubs.
*Price is per person, based on double occupancy and subject to change.
Deposit: $400 per person
Internal Flight: Roud-trip Cairo, Egypt $310 per person
Rates Include:
All transfer in Cairo, Luxor & Aswan
4 Nights accommodation at the Meridien Pyramids hotel or Similar on Bed & Breakfast basis (2 Nights before
cruise + 2 nights after cruise)
4 Nights accommodation on board of one of your chosen boat M/S Monaco, Mojito or the Moon Goddess
FD visit: Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis & Sakkara including Lunch while touring in a local restaurant
FD visit: Museum, Citadel, Old Cairo & Khan including Lunch while touring in a local restaurant
Excursion on board of the boat:
Karnak & Luxor Temple
West Bank: Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut & the colossi of Memnon
Edfu, Kom Ombo
Aswan: The high Dam, Obelisk & Philae Temple
English speaking guide through
Welcome Reception for 1st Night on Cruise
Cancellation policy::
November 1, 2020: $100 per person
Final Payment is December 1, 2020
December 1, 2020: 25% (per person) of land cost
December 28, 2020: 50% (per person) of land cost
January 15, 2021: 75% (per person) of land cost
February 14, 2021: 100% ( per person) of land cost
Hotels:
# of Nights
City
Standard Hotel
2 Nights
Cairo
Meridien Pyramids
4 Nights
Nile River Cruise
MS Moon Goddess
2 Nights
Cairo
Meridien Pyramids
Travel Protection:
Trip Cost
Travel Protection Cost
$750.01-$1,000
$76
$1,000.01-$1,250
$91
$1,250.01-$1,500
$105
$1,500.01- $1,750
$121
$1,750.01-$2,000
$133
$2,000.01-$2,500
$160
$2,500.01-$3,000
$191
$3,000.01-$3,500
$221
$3,500.01-$4,000
$252
$4,000.01-$4,500
$283
$4,500.01-$5,000
$318
* COMPETITIVE PRICING PROMISE: While we are not a 'cruise discounter,' we will match any price offered by the cruise line, directly to the general public, at the time of booking. This offers includes many short-term, promotional rates. All cruise line rates can be withdrawn by the cruise line at any time and are capacity controlled.
PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE: Although subject to change at any time, the listed prices are generally available up to about 90 days before sailing; at that time they convert to typically higher, market rates. Rates offered directly by the cruise line and quoted by our agents are also subject to change at any time, can be withdrawn at any time and are capacity controlled.
CANCELLATION PENALTY POLICY WILL APPLY: Cancellation policies vary by cruise line, itinerary and length of cruise. When reserving your stateroom, please review the policy applicable to this cruise with our staff. We strongly recommend Travel Insurance to cover the unexpected.
FUEL SUPPLEMENT: Cruiselines may implement a fuel surcharge depending on the price of crude oil.
Chubb Travel Protection Overview
Standard Plan Benefits
Travel Basics
Travel Essentials
Travel Choice
Trip Cancellation
100% of Trip Costs ($100,000 maximum)
100% of Trip Costs ($100,000 maximum)
100% of Trip Costs ($100,000 maximum)
Trip Interruption
100% of Trip Costs ($100,000 maximum)
150% of Trip Costs ($150,000 maximum)
150% of Trip Costs ($150,000 maximum)
Trip Interruption - Return Air Only
$500
$750
$1,000
Trip Delay
$500 ($100 per day)
$750 ($150 per day)
$1,000 ($200 per day)
Missed Connection
NA
$250
$500
Baggage & Personal Effects
$750 ($50 deductible)
$1,000
$2,500
Baggage Delay
$200
$300
$500
Accident & Sickness Medical Expense*
$15,000 ($50 deductible)
$25,000
$50,000
Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation of Remains
$150,000
$500,000
$1,000,000
Accidental Death & Dismemberment
NA
$10,000
$50,000
Assistance Services
Included
Included
Included
Additional Benefits (if purchased within 15 days of Initial Trip Payment; Day 1 is the date the Intial Trip Payment is made)
Pre-Existing Medical Condition Exclusion Waiver
Included
Included
Included
Trip Cancellation/ Interruption due to Financial Default
Included
Included
Included
Accident Sickness Medical Expense
Excess Coverage
Primary Coverage
Primary Coverage
Baggage & Personal Effects
Excess Coverage
Excess Coverage
Primary Coverage
Flight Accident
$25,000
$50,000
NA
Missed Connection
NA
Additional $250
Included in base plan
Optional Benefits (if selected byt the Applicant and required premium is paid)
Medical Coverage Upgrade
Included in base plan
Included in base plan
Additional $50,000
including Emergency Evacuation*
Additional $150,000
Additional $500,000
Included in base plan
Car Rental Collision Coverage
$35,000 ($250 Deductible)
$35,000 ($250 Deductible)
$35,000 ($250 Deductible)
Flight Accident
Amount selected up to $500,000
Amount selected up to $500,000
NA
*Coverage, pricing and availability may vary by state *Additional Benefits change not available for CA, CO, KS, MN, MO, MT, NH, NY, PA, TX or WA residents at this time.
before you cruise
The Nile Ritz-Carlton
The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo
1113 Corniche El Nil Cairo Governorate 11221, Egypt
LUXURY NILE RIVER HOTEL
As the first luxury hotel in Egypt, The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo has hosted generations of guests throughout the years.
Set along the River Nile, the downtown hotel upholds its legacy and the city's ancient history. Accommodations with historical photographs, dining that stays true to traditional flavors and lush gardens overlooked by the iconic Egyptian Museum tell the story of a Cairo hotel bridging the past with the present.
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We can assist you with all your travel arrangements. We'd be happy to help you plan your flights, hotels or tours before and/or after your cruise conference.
