Orange County, CA Travelers (OCCATS), Women Only, 50+

Jan 5-16, 2026 Secrets of Egypt & The Nile: 11-Night Cruise and Land Package: AmaWaterways River Cruises on the AmaLilia

If interested, contact Cindy Freeman at freemancindy504@gmail.com.

Current Group Promotional Pricing until Jan. 31, 2025
$6,989.05 pp for Fixed Window
$8,413.10 for French Balcony
$10,313.10 for Luxury Suite
Price is based on double occupancy; Deposit is $1200pp (½ of that is non-refundable).
**Limited Solo Spots @ 150% for cruise/land tour.

Includes:

• 3 pre-cruise luxury nights at the St. Regis-Cairo
• Flight from Cairo to Luxor
• 7 day cruise Luxor to Luxor on the AmaLilia (new river boat)
• 1 post-cruise luxury night back at St. Regis-Cairo
• Port charges.
• Add: Pre-paid gratuity is $250pp.
• Add: Egyptian Visa is $50 handled by AmaWaterways.

Optional Pre/Post Land Packages:

• Half Day to Abu Simbel ($475 includes flight) if pre-booked (fills up quick).
• 4-night Jordan package (pre-cruise)
• 3-night Dubai package available (pre or post-cruise)

Check out this short video:
SAILING ALONG THE NILE

Bring water, comfortable lightweight hiking shoes, sunscreen, hat, and jacket as appropriate.
We will meet at 8:45am at the Buck Gully Reserve trailhead (872 Poppy Ave, Corona Del Mar). Park on/near Poppy and 5th street (neighborhood parking). We will start our hike promptly at 9:00am so allow yourself the time to park and find us.

Immediately following the hike (probably about 11:15), we will be having lunch at Mendocino Farms @ 849 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach in Fashion Island (hopefully out on the patio). Park in the parking structure between Nordstrom and Bloomingdales. It's right across from Bloomingdales. IF IT RAINS, THE HIKE IS CALLED OFF, BUT THE LUNCH IS STILL ON AT 11:00AM AT MENDOCINO FARMS.

Buck Gully Reserve is a natural, coastal canyon in the City of Newport Beach. The canyon is bounded by urbanized areas, including single-family residences, roadways, and the Pelican Hills Golf Course. The watershed draining into Buck Gully encompasses approximately 1,200 acres and includes portions of the San Joaquin foothills. Here's a link to a Youtube video that you may find informational. Here's another good video to watch. Difficulty level: Easy; No dogs allowed.
For questions about the hike, contact our park ranger who is leading the hike, Candi Hubert (candi.hubert@gmail.com).

Disclaimer Note: Hiking is a fun way to get to know other ladies in our group. Getting outdoors is healthy and rewarding, but there are certain risks including, but are not limited to: trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, snake bites, or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this event. Remember, we are not a hiking group. We are a travel group of ladies 50+ that also love to hike the outdoors. You acknowledge that we are not professional hikers and that you assume responsibility for yourself and your safety.

Details:
OCCATS January Happy Hour (Beach Cities ladies priority)
This is a happy hour event (private OCCAT event), intended for OCCAT ladies in the beach cities to enjoy happy hour gatherings but not be caught in weeknight rush hours. We will be meeting at 4:30-6pm at Starfish in Newport Beach . This event is hosted by Joanne, and Cindy may not attend each time due to the distance. A copy of Cindy’s list of trips and activities is available for you to view. If you are interested in any trips, please contact/email Cindy.
You must RSVP for this event to attend. Please RSVP, as this is a small group event limited to 10 people.
Once you click the Attend button in Meetup, please follow up and see if your name is in the Going list or Waitlist. You will get an email from Meetup confirming your RSVP.
If your plans change, please be sure to cancel on Meetup 48 hours in advance to allow others to join.
Starfish offers Asian costal cuisine, offering special pricing on over 30 shareables and small plates. The menu is celebrated as one of the best happy hours in OC. Premiere rice tequila and vodka libations, sake, beer and wine discounted.
https://starfishcalifornia.com/newportbeach/menu/happy-hour/
Note: Orange County, CA Travelers (OCCATs), Solo Women 50+ : We are a fun group of women in Orange County, CA, who want to build friendships with other local women who love to travel and explore the world together. Come join us! Find us on Facebook under OCCATs.
Side Note: When providing reviews, please note that Happy Hour events are for building friendship, so please rate the event based on the criteria listed by Meetup, but not on the restaurant food and services, which is out of the hosts’ control.

Joanne Wu, Host