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Embark on an exciting Egyptian adventure. Sail along the Nile to Luxor and the Valley of the Kings and experience the beauty and mystery of an ancient civilization. From the legendary Sphinx at Giza and the Great Pyramids to historical museums, mosques and outdoor bazaars you'll enjoy a wide array of attractions. A professional Egyptologist guides your entire stay. Join Cheryl Randolph for a seminar on "Emergency Nursing and Critical Care" and receive a total of 10 Contact Hours.
7-Night Nile Cruise & Tour Conference
From Day 1 - Cairo, Egypt to Cairo, Egypt
October 14 - 21, 2019
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.
PLEASE NOTE: To attend the conference, participants must book their cruise through Continuing Education, Inc.. This ensures our company can provide full conference services and complimentary social amenities to all meeting participants and their guests. Note also, that participants' family and friends are welcome to book within our group to take advantage of our typically excellent cruise rates. Thank you for your cooperation.
BIAS FREE CME - No Commercial Support was provided for this CME activity.
Cheryl Randolph has been practicing critical care nursing for the past 29-years in ED, PICU, ICU & PACU, attaining national certifications in emergency nursing, pediatric emergency nursing, critical care, and as a family nurse practitioner. In addition, she is a Fellow of the Academy of Emergency Nursing: a select group of 150 ED nurses who have made lasting and significant contributions to ED Nursing. She has taught nursing at both the associate and baccalaureate degree levels, and is now acting as the owner of Paragon Education, committed to superior nursing continuing education.
Cheryl has been practicing critical care nursing for the past 34 years in ED, PICU, ICU & PACU. She is a popular speaker with the wonderful ability to make complex subjects easy to understand. She is currently working as an ED RN in San Francisco and an independent legal nurse consultant.
Accreditation
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider #CEP 14156), California EMS (EMS #49-0077) and the Florida BRN (#50-21623) for 14 contact hours
CA certification also allows reciprocal approval for CE credit in all US states EXCEPT AK, RI & WY. In addition, credit will also be granted in those states without a state nursing CE requirement.
ITINERARY
DATE
PORT OF CALL
ARRIVE
DEPART
Mon Oct 14
Day 1 - Cairo, Egypt
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Tue Oct 15
Day 2 - Visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
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Wed Oct 16
Day 3 - Transfer from your hotel to Cairo International Airport for your morning flight to Aswan
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Thu Oct 17
Day 4 - 4 Hours of CE Seminars while Sailing Today**
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Fri Oct 18
Day 5 - Visit the West Bank necropolis including the Valley of the Kings
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Sat Oct 19
Day 6 -Visit Karnak and Luxor temples
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Sun Oct 20
Day 7 - 6 Hours of CE Seminars while "At Leisure"
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Mon Oct 21
Cairo, Egypt
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PORTS OF CALL
Day 1 - Cairo, Egypt - 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 - Visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities - Visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities to see the world's largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts and the treasures of Tutankhamen's tomb. Then drive to Old Cairo to visit Al Moallaka Church (Hanging Church) and Ben Ezra Synagogue. In the afternoon, visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx, then proceed to Khan El Khalili, the world's largest 13th century covered oriental bazaar. (B, L)
Day 3 - Transfer from your hotel to Cairo International Airport for your morning flight to Aswan - Transfer from your hotel to Cairo International Airport for your morning flight to Aswan. Upon arrival you will be escorted to your Nile cruise ship (MS Monaco). Accommodations on board consist of outside cabins with private facilities. You will visit the High Dam, the Granite Alexandria Quarries with the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Temple of Isis at Philae. Sail on board a felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailboat and view Kitchner's Island Botanical Garden and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. After lunch, sail to Kom Ombo, where you will visit the Ptolemaic Temple of Sobek and Haroeries before arriving to Edfu. (B, L, D)
Day 4 - 4 Hours of CE Seminars while Sailing Today** - Travel by horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, the falcon god. Dating from 237 B.C., it is considered the best preserved temple in Egypt and the second largest after the Temple of Karnak. Sail to Esna, passing through the Esna Lock, and continue sailing towards Luxor. (B, L, D) **Timing of seminar on-board is subject to change**
Day 5 - Visit the West Bank necropolis including the Valley of the Kings - Visit the West Bank necropolis including the Valley of the Kings, the Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. Enjoy an optional sound and light show at Karnak Temple this evening. (B, L, D)
Day 6 -Visit Karnak and Luxor temples - After breakfast, visit Karnak and Luxor temples, a centuries old city of pylons, hypostyle halls, colossal statues, shrines and obelisks. Disembark and transfer to the airport for your afternoon flight to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo you will be met and escorted to your hotel. This evening enjoy an optional sound and light show at the Pyramid. (B)
Day 7 - 6 Hours of CE Seminars while "At Leisure" - Breakfast included today, afterwards there will be 6 hours of Class Included at the Holiday Inn City Stars; Overnight Cairo (B) Coffee Breaks are included .
Cairo, Egypt - After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight. (B)
MS Monaco
PLEASE NOTE: To attend the conference, participants must book their cruise through Continuing Education, Inc.. This ensures our company can provide full conference services and complimentary social amenities to all meeting participants and their guests. Note also, that participants' family and friends are welcome to book within our group to take advantage of our typically excellent cruise rates. Thank you for your cooperation.
Register your interest and receive a full quote at 800-422-0711 (US/Can) or direct/int'l tel: +1-727-526-1571 or by registering online.
Prices below are for the full cruise including meals and evening entertainment
Outside
Outside (M)
Staterooms offer private bathroom with bathtub and hair dryer, sitting area, individually controlled air-conditioning, minibar, safe, telephone, and TV with video channels.
Call: 800-422-0711 and we'll find the best value for you.
Single Supplement: $469
*Price is per person, based on double occupancy Rates Include:
4 -Nights 5* Hotel Accommodation - (at the beginning: Merdian Pyramids)
3 Nights on board MS Monaco
All transfers from/to airport
Hotels accommodation on bed & breakfast - cruise on full board + visits
Full day tour Egyptian museum / Pyramids / Old Cairo churches & synagogue
Private Guide Cairo / Cairo
Cruise visits: Aswan - Dam / Obelisk / Philae +Felucca sail
En route - Edfu Kom Ombo
Luxor - Luxor & Karnak temples - Valley of Kings +Hatshepsut temple
1 Hour Private Cocktail Party
*Taxes included Not Included:
Airfare to/from Egypt
Airfare within Egypt
Airport taxes and fuel surcharges
Visas
3rd/4th in Stateroom - Please call to secure the best possible pricing
Cruise pricing is presented per person, based double occupancy of the stateroom, following industry practice. Pricing presented above is listed accordingly to allow easy comparison for the stateroom categories displayed. Our agents always provide 'total cost' pricing disclosing all particulars before you make any commitment.
COMPETITIVE PRICING PROMISE: We will match any price currently offered by the cruise line; this promise includes their short-term, promotional rates. As a value-added organizer of meetings at sea, however, we do not seek to compete with 'cruise discounters,' 'travel clubs,' or 'distressed inventory' sales operations.
PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
Because this sailing is departing soon, no fares are displayed above; Call us to request a quote of current, market rate fares. Those fares, the same as offered directly by the cruise line, are subject to change at any time until held with a deposit or full payment of the fare. Market rates are capacity and revenue controlled, do fluctuate, and can be withdrawn without notice.
CANCELLATION PENALTY POLICY WILL APPLY: We recommend Travel Insurance to protect your investment from unexpected, late cancellations.
Cruise Cancellation Policy:Late Cancellation policies vary by cruise line, itinerary and length of cruise. When reserving your stateroom, please congirm the policy applicable to this cruise with one of our agents.
Course Fee Cancellation Policy: 30+ days before sailing date - 75% Refund ; 7-29 days before sailing date - 50% Refund; Less than 7 days before sailing date - No Refund
FUEL SUPPLEMENT: During periods of unusual oil price volatility, cruiselines may implement a fuel surcharge at any time prior to sailing.
Chubb Travel Protection Overview
Please note, this insurance protection is available to the residents of the United States only, that coverage limits are per person and that limits can vary by State.
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 and After your cruise
Le Meridien Pyramids 1 Night
El Remaya Square Cairo 12561, Egypt
This majestic resort hotel is beautifully set in its own landscaped gardens and provides unrivalled views of the Giza Pyramids, one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World and only 15 minutes from the centre of Cairo.
The hotel offers a spectacular swimming pool complex including a health club with sauna and massage, as well as a Royal Club floor and a variety of superb restaurants with oriental, Mediterranean and Mexican cuisines.
Double Room
$83 - Per Person
Transfers airport/hotel
$44 - Per Person
Citadel- Half Day Tour - 1 Pax
$72
Citadel- Half Day Tour - 2 Pax
$40 - Per Person
Memphis & Sakkara - 1 Pax
$73
Memphis & Sakkara - 2 Pax
$46 - Per Person
Rates are subject to change. Room configuration may differ from the above picture.
VISA for Egypt:
Visas are currently $30 per person Or $25 per person if done on your own via a "queue" at Cairo Airport.
Citadel - Half-day Tour
On this half-day tour, you will visit the Cairo Citadel, a expansive fortification that once protected the city. Learn about the history and architecture of this ancient site and take panoramic photos of Cairo from some places in the complex.
You will also visit the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, one of the most controversial figures in modern Egypt.
You will be picked up from your hotel by a private vehicle and a private guide. You will then head to the Citadel. Upon entering the site, you will be shown around the
grounds with further explanation of the history and architecture of the vast complex. Enjoy taking photos from the various vantage points with panoramic views of the city.
Enter into the Mosque of Mohamed Ali with your guide while he explains the history of the iconic structure and the significance of Mohamed Ali; one of the most controversial rulers of Modern Egypt.
Memphis & Sakkara
After breakfast, transfer to Memphis, the oldest capital in Egypt 5200 years ago. It was the capital for many kings in Egypt, when king Menes united the north and the south of Egypt.
The old capital has got artifacts of many kings who ruled Egypt. Afterwards you will head to Saqqara, the oldest pyramid in Egypt (the step pyramid).
Travel to the past in exploring this 7000 year old pyramid. Go inside the Teti pyramids, where you can find ancient inscriptions inside, which were like a religious book for ancient Egyptian people during the old kingdom.
Explore with your tour guide some unique tombs for nobles.
These optional Tours are inclusive of guide, transportation and entrance fees.
Questions?
Call us at 800.422.0711 (US & Canada)
Or +1-727-526-1571
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.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider #CEP 14156), California EMS (EMS #49-0077) and the Florida BRN (#50-21623) for 14 contact hours
