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Karl Beck (tenor)
Karl Beck (1814 – 4 March 1879) was an Austrian operatic tenor who is notable for creating the title role in Richard Wagner's opera Lohengrin in Weimar, Germany in 1850. He also sang the title role in Hector Berlioz's opera Benvenuto Cellini in its first performance outside France, also in Weimar, in 1852. Both performances were marred by a deterioration in his vocal powers probably caused by a lingering infection. He ended his career as master baker to the Imperial Court in Vienna.
Karl Beck was born in Vienna in 1814. Before coming to the stage he was a confectioner[1] or pastry cook.[2]
He studied with Josef Staudigl[3] and made his debut as a tenor in Prague in 1838. He remained there until 1841, when he broke his contract to join the opera company of the Bolshoi Kamenny Theatre in Saint Petersburg.[1][3][4] There he had considerable success and was even dubbed by the locals "The King of Tenors".[3] At some point his singing was adversely affected by a throat infection, possibly contracted while ice skating on the Neva, and he left Saint Petersburg in 1844.[4] In 1848 he re-emerged at the Hoftheater in Weimar, Germany. At that time he was unknown in Germany despite his international experience.[2]
Beck was selected to create the title role in Richard Wagner's opera Lohengrin in 1850, a production directed by Franz Liszt. Wagner had written the Act III tenor monologue In fernem land (the "Grail Narration") in two parts, however, he asked Liszt to cut the second part from the premiere performance, as he felt Beck could not do it justice and it would result in an anticlimax. That unfortunate circumstance established the tradition of performing only the first part of the Narration.[5] In fact, the first time the second part was ever sung at the Bayreuth Festival was by Franz Völker during the lavish 1936 production, which Adolf Hitler personally ordered and took a close interest in, to demonstrate what a connoisseur of Wagner he was.[6]
Wagner proved to be right in his assessment of Karl Beck. Although he was not present for the premiere, staying with his wife Minna at an inn in Zurich aptly named "The Swan", he was sent reports of deficiencies in staging and of "the unfortunate choice of singer for the leading part".[7] Beck's singing was said to be "slow and inarticulate", which Wagner assumed was why the performance lasted over an hour longer than he had anticipated.[8]
Liszt also produced Hector Berlioz's opera Benvenuto Cellini in Weimar, in 1852, the first performance of the work outside France. Although he was reluctant, Karl Beck agreed to sing the title role but only on condition that the major aria in Act II, "Sur les monts les plus sauvages", be omitted. Presumably this was because it was too taxing on his declining vocal powers.[citation needed] The premiere was postponed from 16 February to 20 March due to both Beck and Rosa von Milde (Ascanio; she had been Elsa to Beck's Lohengrin) being ill. Berlioz had planned to be at Weimar for the February performance, but by March he had other commitments and was unable to attend. The premiere went well, and the only aspect of it that Liszt found fault with was that the chorus was too small.[9] Hans von Bülow reviewed the production in the Neue Zeitschrift für Musik:
- As far as individual performers are concerned, let us mention first M. Beck (Cellini), whose personality both as actor and as singer showed itself to be in general fairly well suited to this role; the dedication he brought to it and his capabilities have already achieved a satisfactory result, but if he could identify somewhat more closely with the character, which he interprets rather one-sidedly as too serious, ponderous and verging on the morose, then he could turn Cellini into one of the finest of his star-roles.[10]
But by the mid-1850s Beck's voice was showing further clear signs of deterioration. It has been suggested that this was due to the after-effects of the throat infection he had caught in Russia.[3] There were plans to perform Benvenuto Cellini again in 1855, but Liszt wrote to Von Wasielewski on 14 December 1854 that Beck had "entirely lost his top notes", and "is less able than ever to sing the part of Cellini".[11] (It was re-staged in 1856, but without Karl Beck.)
Beck made some unsuccessful operatic appearances at the Estates Theatre in Prague in 1856, then retired. When Liszt met him later that year, he was running a coffee shop in Prague. He was later appointed master baker to the Imperial Court in Vienna.[2]
During his short singing career Beck performed many leading parts, including the title roles in Rossini's Otello, Verdi's Ernani, Spontini's Fernand Cortez, and Meyerbeer's Robert le diable, as well as Max in Weber's Der Freischütz and Pollione in Bellini's Norma.[4]
He died in Vienna on 4 March 1879, aged about 65.[1][3][12]
- ^ a b c aeiou
- ^ a b c Alan Walker, Franz Liszt: The Weimar Years, 1848-1861, Volume 2
- ^ a b c d e Richard Wigmore, in Laura Williams Macy, The Grove Book of Opera Singers
- ^ a b c Kutsch & Riemens 2003, pp. 305–306
- ^ Peter Bassett, An Introduction to Wagner's 'Lohengrin': A paper given to the Patrons and Friends of Opera Australia, Sydney 2001)
- ^ Opera-L Archives
- ^ Richard Wagner, My Life, Part 3 (1850-1861)
- ^ David Trippett, Lohengrin at the Weimar Hoftheater: The Politics of a Premiere
- ^ David Cairns, Berlioz: Servitude and Greatness 1832-1869
- ^ Hans von Bülow, Neue Zeitschrift für Musik, Vol. 36, No. 14, 2 April 1852, pp. 156-9
- ^ Letters of Franz Liszt, Vol 1
- ^ musicsack
- Kutsch, K. J.; Riemens, Leo (2003). Grosses Sängerlexikon (fourth edition, in German), p. 3891. Munich: K. G. Saur. ISBN 9783598115981.


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Joseph Gray has decided to de-commit from Washington and make a pledge to San Jose State and his father, Mike, said one of the big reasons why the decision was made was because his son feels he can get on the field earlier with the Spartans.
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#Okaytosay Encourages Texans to Speak Up About Mental Illness
Mental Health America of Greater Houston is proud to partner with the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute in the recent launch of its new community-based initiative Okay to Say. The grassroots project aims to change public perception and encourage Texans to openly talk about mental health.
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The influence of changes in nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) loadings in 1983-2001 on cyanobacterial development in Lake Peipsi (3.555 km2, mean depth 7.1m) was studied. After the collapse of Soviet-type agriculture in the early 1990s, total N loadings decreased sharply while the in-lake total P concentration increased, forming favourable conditions for harmful bloom-forming N2 fixing (N2fix) cyanobacteria. The average percentage of the biomass of N2fix cyanobacteria in total phytoplankton biomass increased from 13% in 1983-1991 to 29% in 1992-2001. Gloeotrichia echinulata, a species capable of vertical migration and consequent transport of P from the lake bottom to the upper layers developed earlier in the season (June) at lower nutrient concentrations than other cyanobacteria in L. Peipsi (Anabaena, Aphanizomenon, Microcystis). The fixation of N2 by G. echinulata as well as its ability to use sediment phosphorus could bring about the enrichment of the water column with nutrients. This enables the other N2fix species Anabaena and Aphanizomenon as well as Microcystis, which is not generally N2 fixing but requires high nutrient concentrations, to flourish.
n2 fixing • nitrogen loading • phosphorus loading • bloom-forming cyanobacteria • gloeotrichia echinulata


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Last night i attached my laptop to to my HD tv Via HDMI cable to watch something. I was using media player classic. After film finished i disconnected cable. This morning i went to use media player classic and there was no sound, still have sound with other media software. Sound works if i plug it back into my TV.
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sound works on the stage 4 then followed to the end and sounds stops working please could i get some help as i use media player daily
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Use the System Restore function and restore the PC back to an available restore date when it did work correctly. See if that fixes it.
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Just tried system restore it didnt fix it
additional information it use of headphones does not work either and sound work if i plug hdmi caple back in to tv
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Go to the Device Manager, RIGHT click on the entry for your PC sound card to highlight it. Then LEFT click "Uninstall". DO NOT uninstall the drivers. Restart the PC and when Windows starts it will detect and reinstall the sound. IF there were a corruption or conflict between the sound and Windows this will fix it.
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IAC acquires Urbanspoon
Internet giant IAC has acquired Seattle's Urbanspoon, the online restaurant guide known for its slot-machine style iPhone app. The deal closed last month but was kept under wraps until being announced by IAC this morning in conjunction with its quarterly earnings.
The purchase price wasn't disclosed. It was "a compelling offer in a pretty crummy economy," said Urbanspoon co-founder Ethan Lowry this morning. More than that, he said, it made sense from a business and competitive perspective. He cited IAC's "tremendous reach."
"Being a part of IAC gives us a chance to keep growing," he said. "It is a good thing."
Urbanspoon will continue to operate as an independent brand, and it will remain in Seattle, an IAC spokeswoman said this morning. No layoffs are planned. Even though the purchase price wasn't disclosed, IAC has promised to limit itself to deals of $100 million or less. Staci Kramer of PaidContent.org estimates the price to be "in the low double-digit millions."
Lowry declined to comment on the terms of the deal, though he said the three founders were happy with the financial outcome.
"It is a strong deal and a good deal, and financially it makes sense," said the 35-year-old co-founder.
Lowry, Adam Doppelt and Patrick O'Donnell, all former Jobster employees, founded Urbanspoon in 2006 and funded the company themselves. Using an ad-based business model, Urbanspoon was already profitable before Apple started promoting the company's iPhone app in commercials, but it became even more so after that, Lowry said.
IAC said in the news release that the acquisition will enhance its collection of local Internet brands, which include Citysearch, ServiceMagic and InsiderPages. IAC also has investments in OpenTable and MerchantCircle. Urbanspoon's aggregated restaurant reviews will be integrated into IAC properties including including Citysearch and InsiderPages, the company said.
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Extraordinary People: The World's Oldest Conjoined Twins pulled in 1.84m last night during the 9pm hour, according to overnight viewing figures.
The show, the first in Five's new documentary series, followed 57 year old conjoined twins Donnie and Ronnie as they embarked on the trip of a lifetime.
It was beaten by the last in the series of BBC One's Nature's Great Events, which took 4.02m (18%), making it the most-watched programme of the hour.
Grand Designs continued to perform well for Channel 4, pulling in 3.89m (17.4%), while ITV1's Taggart drew 3.63m (16.2%).
The final installment of BBC Two's Building The Olympic Dream was last for the hour, pulling in a lowly 760k (3.4%).
The latest episode of The Bill picked up 4.82m (20.8%) for ITV1 in the 8pm hour, and on BBC One, Waterloo Road interested 4.43m (19.1%). Relocation, Relocation had 3.19m (13.8%) for Channel 4, and BBC Two's Orangutan Diary drew 1.94m (8.4%).
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Anastasia Robson, Individually and Independent Executrix of the Estate of Mary Daltroff, deceased v. Vitas Innovative Hospice CareAppeal from 165th District Court of Harris County (memorandum opinion per curiam)Annotate this Case
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Opinion issued August 22, 2013 In The Court of Appeals For The First District of Texas NO. 01-13-00055-CV ANASTASIA ROBSON, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS INDEPENDENT EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF MARY DALTROFF, DECEASED, Appellant V. VITAS INNOVATIVE HOSPICE CARE, Appellee On Appeal from the 165th District Court Harris County, Texas Trial Court Cause No. 2012-14682 MEMORANDUM OPINION Appellant, Anastasia Robson, has filed a motion to dismiss the appeal. No other party has filed a notice of appeal, and no opinion has issued. Further, although appellant failed to include a certificate of conference in her motion, more than 10 days have passed and no party has responded to the motion. See TEX. R. APP. P. 10.1(a)(5), 10.3(a). Accordingly, we grant the motion and dismiss the appeal. See TEX. R. APP. P. 42.1(a)(1). We dismiss all other pending motions as moot. PER CURIAM Panel consists of Justices Keyes, Sharp, and Huddle. 2


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A study of full-term births in Ohio covered by Medicaid found that "drive-through deliveries" did not increase the likelihood that infants would have to be hospitalized again, as some doctors had feared. Both private insurers and government health agencies have sought to limit unnecessary hospital stays in order to control costs, but there is continuing debate regarding whether cost-control measures affect the quality of care and health outcomes.
The new study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, covered 1991 to 1995, before passage of a federal law mandating that insurance companies cover at least 48 hours of hospitalization for newborns and their mothers. Researchers found that:
- For the more than 100,000 newborns studied, the average length of stay decreased from 2.2 days in 1991 to 1.6 days in 1995.
- The share sent home less than a day after a vaginal delivery or two days after a Caesarean birth increased from 21 percent to 59.8 percent during that time.
- But the rates of rehospitalization within two weeks of discharge also went down, by 23 percent.
The researchers speculated that a campaign by some Ohio hospitals to better coordinate care for newborns after discharge may have been part of the reason for the improved outcome. Thus, although the babies' rates of rehospitalization declined, their rate of outpatient treatment increased 117 percent, and they were also slightly more likely to have a home care visit or go to the emergency room.
If babies are discharged too early, doctors may fail to detect heart and lung problems, intestinal obstructions and other major complications that can be fatal. Other studies have supported that belief. For instance, a 1997 study of 310,000 births in Washington state found that healthy newborns who remained hospitalized for more than a day generally fared better than those who went home a few hours after birth.
In the Ohio study, the two most common causes of rehospitalizations were jaundice and respiratory problems.
Source: Uma R. Kotagal et al., "Safety of Early Discharge for Medicaid Newborns," Journal of the American Medical Association, September 22/29, 1999.
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Best of Egypt & Nile Cruise
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|Timeless Cairo & the Pyramids, plus a Nile cruise through the temples & history of Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo & Aswan; optional extension to Petra
|Small Group TourTravel with a small, intimate group of 15-24 likeminded travelers escorted by an English speaking guide and/or tour manager for some or all of your journey. More of these packages
24 travelers max, dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout
|Scheduled Dates
|Price Includes
|New York Kennedy (JFK) (flight schedule)
|History & Culture, Premium, River Cruises
|What to Expect
|This moderately-paced, escorted tour includes a reasonable amount of walking or hiking and requires an average level of physical fitness. The Nile cruise portion of this tour can total up to 100 passengers.
Prepare for your trip Already booked? Find everything you need to know before you go, including information about passport & visa requirements, flights, luggage, and more.
Join us as we return to Egypt to celebrate the land of ancient wonders and modern miracles on our brand new Best of Egypt & Nile Cruise tour. You'll enjoy 10 wonderful days, including airfare from JFK, 4-nights in a 5-star Cairo hotel, 4-nights aboard a deluxe Nile cruise, many meals, transfers, and plenty of included touring.
Once again, Friendly Planet is defying skyrocketing travel prices to bring you a fantastic, truly first class Egypt vacation deal fit for a pharaoh. You'll see the famous Sphinx & pyramids at Giza, the temples at Luxor & Edfu, King Tut's tomb, old Cairo & much more.
Extend your stay with a post-tour to Jordan, including the spectacular lost city of Petra and Amman.
Dates, Prices & Options
Departure Dates & Prices
Departures & Prices
per person, double occupancy*
|Depart / Return
|Regular Price
Departs: Thu, Nov. 9, 2017
Returns: Sat, Nov. 18, 2017
|Nov 9 – Nov 18
Departs: Thu, Nov. 23, 2017
Returns: Sat, Dec. 2, 2017
|Nov 23 – Dec 2
Departs: Thu, Nov. 30, 2017
Returns: Sat, Dec. 9, 2017
|Nov 30 – Dec 9
Departs: Thu, Dec. 7, 2017
Returns: Sat, Dec. 16, 2017
|Dec 7 – Dec 16
Want to stay longer? We may be able to arrange for you to stay later than the scheduled dates. Contact us about prices and availability. (details)
Options & Fees
|Best of Egypt & Nile Cruise
|Rooming selection
|Double occupancy
|Single room supplement
|Optional Excursions
|Discounted Optional Excursions Package
|Abu Simbel Optional Tour
|Cairo by Night with Dinner
|Inner Chamber of the Great Pyramid at Giza1 (paid separately)
1. This optional excursion is sold locally only and entrance is not guaranteed. Not recommended for guests suffering from heart conditions, back problems, asthma, or claustrophobia.
|Egyptian Visa Fee1
|Pre-paid Egyptian Visa Fee
1. Pre-approved and stamped on arrival in Egypt.
|Jordan Extension1
|Jordan Extension
|Rooming Selection
|Double Occupancy
|Single Room Supplement
|Optional Excursions
|Dinner in a local restaurant
|Jerash and Amman City Tour including Lunch
1. The Jordan extension is a post-tour extension. Passengers taking the post-tour extension will return to the U.S. 3 days later than the return dates shown above. The Jordan extension requires that your flights be confirmed separately by the airlines. Please note that it typically takes 3 to 5 business days to confirm your extension flights with the airline, and that we will notify you immediately upon confirmation of the flights.
Flights & Departure Cities
|Departure Airports
|New York Kennedy (JFK)
This package includes round-trip flights from the cities listed above. Please review the flight schedule, especially if you're booking connecting flights.
Coming from somewhere else? Unfortunately, we don't offer departures from cities that are not listed, but you can book your own connecting flights separately.
How to Make a Reservation
To make a reservation, simply select an available departure date and reserve online using our secure booking system. Or call one of our travel specialists at 800-555-5765. But first, check out our Before You Book section.
We only require a per-person deposit payment, which you can pay with your credit card or PayPal account. This deposit will be applied towards the cost of your package, and is generally non-refundable (details). The balance is due 75 days prior to departure (or within 72 hours, if you're booking less than 75 days prior to departure), and can be paid by credit card, PayPal, check or money order.
Day 1: Depart USA
- Check in for your overnight flight for Cairo
Day 2: Cairo
Accommodations: 3 nights Conrad Cairo.
- Arrive in Cairo and transfer to your hotel
- Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure
Full Day Itinerary: Arrive in Cairo, where East and West come together in a wonderful mix of old and new. You'll be met by our representatives in Cairo, assisted with visa and customs formalities, then escorted to your centrally located 5-star hotel overlooking the Nile River. You'll have the rest of the day to explore independently.
Optional Excursion: Cairo by Night with dinner, $35. This evening you will have the option to join a fun-filled welcome dinner at a local restaurant and a tour of Cairo by night.
Day 3: Cairo
Included meals: Breakfast.
- Half day morning tour to the Egyptian Museum
- Remainder of the day at leisure
Full Day Itinerary: This morning enjoy a half day tour to the Egyptian Museum, where you'll see, among other treasures, the priceless antiquities of Tutankhamen's tomb. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore the city on your own, or take advantage of our optional excursions.
Optional Excursion: Cairo's Old City, Citadel of Saladin, & Khan El Khalili Bazaars, $51. Enjoy an optional guided tour of Cairo's Old City, including the Citadel of Saladin, built on the remains of a Crusader-style fortress and the Alabaster Mosque. Continue to the famous Khan El Khalili Bazaars, where the sights, sounds, spices and exotic clothing and jewelry, hand-hammered copper, ceramic ware and other treasures await your deft bargaining to win them at astounding prices.
Optional Excursion: Sound & Light Show at Giza, $41. This evening, you will have the opportunity to experience the famous Sound & Light Show at Giza. See the marvelous luminary display of the Pyramids and the Sphinx. Price includes escort and transportation.
Day 4: Cairo, Pyramids & Sphinx
Included meals: Breakfast.
- Tour the Pyramids of Cheops and Chephren
- Remainder of the day at leisure
Full Day Itinerary: This morning, after breakfast, your guide will escort you on a fascinating tour of the most famous of all sites in Egypt—the Pyramids of Cheops and Chephren. These monuments have stood for 46 centuries and are considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World, possibly the most visited monuments of Egypt. The Sphinx, a feline character with the body of a lion and the face of Khufu (Cheops in Greek) is 50 meters long and 22 meters high. Carved from a single stone, it lies just before the Pyramids, and even today its meaning and origin remain shrouded in mystery.
Optional Excursion: Nile Dinner Cruise, $46. This evening, join your fellow travelers on an optional dinner cruise with entertainment aboard a floating Nile River restaurant.
Optional Excursion: Inner Chamber of the Great Pyramid at Giza, $25 (purchased locally). Take advantage of a unique opportunity to explore the interior of the pyramids . This 30-minute visit of the interior is unguided and will take place during the guided exterior visit.
You must be in good physical condition to fully enjoy this tour, which involves traversing narrow passages and steep stairways. Some areas have very low ceilings preventing visitors from standing upright. This excursion is not recommended to anyone suffering from heart conditions, back problems, asthma, or claustrophobia.
Day 5: Cairo & Luxor
Accommodations: 4 nights MS Farah, or similar. Included meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- Morning flight from Cairo to Luxor
- Embark on your Nile cruise and enjoy lunch aboard
- Tour the East Bank of the Nile and the Temple of Karnak
Full Day Itinerary: Transfer to the airport this morning for the flight to Luxor, capital of the New Kingdom when Pharoah Ahmos, in 1580 BC, drove foreign invaders (the Hyksos) from Lower Egypt. It was then that Luxor became a grand city of luxurious palaces, huge temples, large gardens, as well as an important diplomatic and trade center of the ancient world. Transfer from the airport to the pier for embarkation aboard your deluxe Nile cruise ship. Settle into your cabin and enjoy lunch aboard.
This afternoon, visit the East Bank of the Nile. Highlights of today's tour include visits to the Temple of Karnak, one of the most significant monuments of the Pharaonic legacy, with work carried out on the temples over a period of 1500 years, and Luxor Temple, strikingly graceful and added to over the centuries by Tutankhamen, Ramses II, Alexander the Great, and others.
Day 6: Luxor, Esna & Edfu
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- Tour the West Bank of the Nile and the Valley of the Kings via motor coach
- Visit the mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Full Day Itinerary: After breakfast, disembark and board your touring coach to visit the West Bank of the Nile and the Valley of the Kings, where 64 of Egypt's Pharaohs have their royal tombs hewn into the sheer rock. Continue to the impressive Deir El Bahari mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural wonder built against the backdrop of a looming cliff face and the Colossi of Memnon, two huge seated statues of Amenhotep III.
Day 7: Esna, Edfu & Kom Ombo
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- Tour of Edfu including the Temple of Horus
- Sail to Kom Ombo
Full Day Itinerary: Your cruise ship sails from Esna to Edfu. As you go south, you will have an opportunity to view rural life in Egypt. The crops, methods of farming, animals and irrigation systems have changed little from 4,000 years ago. Here you best appreciate the fascinating contrast of ancient and modern ways of life, which coexist in Egypt and make it one of the world's most interesting of travel destinations.
At Edfu, you'll see the Temple of Horus, Egypt's best preserved temple. Afterward, board your ship and sail to Kom Ombo, where, in ancient times, sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the river bank. The Temple of Kom Ombo is unique in all of Egypt and is shared by the two gods Sobek and Haroeris. These Ptolemaic temples overlook the Nile and feature fascinating drawings on the walls, including detailed drawings of surgical instruments.
Day 8: Aswan
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- Sail to Aswan and explore this ancient trading hub
- Visit Philae Temple
- Enjoy a tour by felucca around Elephantine Island
Full Day Itinerary: Sail to Aswan, the gateway to Africa for the ancient Egyptians. Originally called "Sain" from "sanite", the name of the red granite extracted from its quarries, Aswan became a hub of trade in spices, leather, ivory, fruit, grains, baskets and mummified and living crocodiles.
After lunch aboard your cruise ship, visit Philae Temple which for centuries was the holiest site for Isis worshippers. The temple was officially closed down in the 6th century A.D. by the Byzantine emperor Justinian and was the last pagan temple to exist in the Mediterranean world. After the construction of the Aswan Dam, the half-submerged temple complex was completely dismantled and rebuilt to the original specifications on the nearby island of Agilika, which was reshaped and landscaped to resemble the original Philae. Metal pylons on the old island of Philae can still be seen rising from the water to the south of Agilika.
Before returning to your cruise ship, enjoy a tour by felucca (a small, swift Egyptian sailboat) around Elephantine Island, once the center of modern Aswan. Conclude today's sightseeing at the magnificent Botanical Gardens of Lord Kitchener.
Day 9: Aswan & Cairo
Accommodations: 1 night Conrad Cairo. Included meals: Breakfast.
- Morning at leisure
- Visit Aswan's High Dam and the granite quarries
- Fly to Cairo and spend the evening at leisure
Full Day Itinerary: Early this morning take advantage of an optional excursion to the temple complex of Abu Simbel.
Otherwise, remain on board and enjoy the facilities of the ship. This afternoon, disembark and visit Aswan's High Dam, which controls the Nile and is a major source of hydroelectric power in Egypt. Also visit the granite quarries where a partially carved and cracked obelisk will clearly demonstrate how the giant forms were hewn from the solid rock.
Then, transfer to the airport to board your short flight back to Cairo. Check into your hotel and enjoy time to explore Cairo independently, including the downtown shopping districts and Cairo's excellent restaurant scene.
Optional Excursion: Abu Simbel, $313 (paid locally, or $298 if pre-booked). Early this morning, fly from Aswan to nearby Abu Simbel, the site of the Great Temple of Ramses II, one of the most magnificent of all temples in Egypt and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Part of the Nubian Monuments, the twin temples of Abu Simbel were originally carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Ramses II in the 13th century B.C. as a lasting tribute to himself and his queen, Nefertiti. After the creation of Lake Nasser, formed by the building of Aswan High Dam in 1968, the Abu Simbel complex was relocated in its entirety high above the reservoir. After exploring the temple complex, return to Aswan.
On occasion, Egypt Air cannot provide a flight on the scheduled day of the excursion. In this case, you may instead visit Abu Simbel by land in a private air-conditioned vehicle, a journey of approximately 4 hours each way, with a box lunch provided. The land version is $199 if paid locally and requires a minimum of 2 passengers. If you pre-booked the excursion for $265, you will receive a refund of $100 if you choose the land version, or a full refund if you decline.
Day 10: Cairo/USA
Included meals: Breakfast.
- Bid farewell to Egypt as you're escorted to the airport for your return flight
- Arrive in the USA later today
Discount Optional Excursions Package: $128
Save by pre-booking a discounted package of our most popular optional excursions:
- Cairo's Old City, Citadel of Saladin, & the Khan El Khalili Bazaars ($51)
- Sound & Light show at Giza ($41)
- Nile Dinner Cruise ($46)
You can book these excursions individually in Egypt. But you can save if you purchase this special package ahead of time—with or before your final payment. These are not "seat in coach" excursions that pick up passengers at various hotels; all are operated for Friendly Planet groups only.
Abu Simbel Excursion: $298
Pre-book this excursion to save money and ensure your spot. This excursion is sold locally for $313 and space is limited. See details above.
Jordan & Petra Post-Tour Optional Extension
Why not take advantage of your already-included international airfare to visit Jordan and the lost city of Petra. You'll return to the U.S. 3 days after the return dates listed.
Day 10: Cairo, Egypt/Amman & Petra, Jordan
Accommodations: 1 night Petra Marriott Hotel or similar. Included meals: Breakfast & dinner.
- Morning flight to Amman, the capital of Jordan
- Drive to Petra via the Kings Highway
- Remainder of the day at leisure
Full Day Itinerary: This morning transfer to the airport for your short flight to Amman, Jordan. After completing immigration and customs formalities, you will be met by our representatives. Drive south via the Kings Highway to the lost city of Petra. Check into your hotel, and some time to relax and enjoy the facilities.
Day 11: Petra & Amman
Accommodations: 2 nights Kempinski Hotel Amman or similar. Included meals: Breakfast.
- Half day guided tour of Petra
- Afternoon return to Amman
Full Day Itinerary: Your guided tour of Petra begins with a ride on horseback, followed by a walk through the Siq, a narrow gorge flanked by cliffs. At the end of the Siq, the breathtaking of the Treasury, with its elaborately carved façade comes into view. Explore the various tombs and structures in this site and marveling at the artistry and creativity that must have inspired the Nabateans to construct so marvelous and dramatic a city. Later this afternoon, drive north to Amman and check into your hotel.
Day 12: Amman
Included meals: Breakfast.
- Enjoy the day at leisure in Amman
Optional Excursion: Jerash & Amman City, $75. Located 30 miles north of Amman, Jerash is considered one of the largest and most well-preserved sites of Roman architecture in the world outside Italy. To this day, its colonnaded streets, baths, theaters, plazas and arches remain in exceptional condition. Within the remaining city walls, archaeologists have found the ruins of settlements dating back to the Neolithic Age, indicating human occupation at this location for more than 6500 years.
After lunch, return to Amman where you'll visit the major historical sites, including the Roman amphitheater, Archaeological Museum, and the ruins of the Temple of Hercules.
Optional Excursion: Dinner in a local restaurant, $25. This evening, join your fellow travelers for an optional farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 13: Amman/USA
Included meals: Breakfast.
- Early this morning, transfer to the airport as you bid farewell to Amman and board your return flight to the USA via Cairo.
- Your fascinating journey comes to an end as you arrive in the USA later today.
Cruise Ship
MS Farah
Welcome aboard the M/S Farah, where every detail was designed with luxury and hospitality in mind. Your deluxe cruise along the Nile will take you back thousands of years to places where history unfolded and unearthed the romances of Cleopatra, some of the wonders of the ancient world, and impressive structures mysteriously built without modern technology.
We weren't sure what to expect (especially at this price), and quite honestly, we were thoroughly impressed. The tour guides were not only knowledgeable but very friendly. The accommodations were pristine and the adventure well, enough cannot be said for all that Egypt has to offer. We were a little concerned about any anti-American feelings that could be present there. On the contrary, the locals seemed to be warm, wonderful people who opened themselves up to us so very easily. We felt completely safe every step of the way! I highly recommend this trip to anyone who may have an interest in seeing Egypt.
Scott Hebert, Gardner, MA
Before You Book
- Do I need a visa or any other documents? Travel visas are required for this package. Please review the requirements.
- Should I purchase travel protection? Protect your travel investment with our recommended travel protection plan.
- What's the fine print? Read the terms & conditions for this package.
- I'm traveling solo. Can you help me find a roommate? Yes, you can connect with other travelers to share a room and avoid single occupancy rates.
- Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions? To book this package, you must be 21 or older. Your traveling companions must be 8 or older at the time of travel.
- What should I know about Egypt? Check out our guide for travel tips, the best time to go, blog posts, videos, and more.
- What should I know about Jordan? Check out our guide for travel tips, the best time to go, blog posts, videos, and more.
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