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TRAVEL TO THE LAND OF THE PHAROAHS Encounter the stories of the Israelites in new ways

With Rabbi Shira Milgrom march 2022 it’s time to start making travel plans! Explore the incomparable treasures of ancient and encounter the stories of the Israelites in new ways. Enjoy the lands of the ancient and great history. Visit the most amazing monuments of the great Pyramids, Memphis and Saqqara. Enjoy the traditional food at local restaurants, sail down the , and visit , , and .

Travel with Rabbi Shira and Congregation Kol Ami congregants for 12 days/11 nights from March 20-31st. Tour hosted by Custom Luxury Tours. Per person double occupancy: $5,900 Per person single occupancy: $7,788 Deposit is due on booking, 30% of program price. The balance is due 90 days before departure date. trip highlights: • The Pyramids & Sphinx of (including inside the Great Pyramid) • The lesser known (and more ancient) pyramids of Saqqara • The spectacular temples of Luxor and • The unequaled painted tombs in the , the , the Valley of the Workers • Elephantine Island – home of an ancient Israelite settlement • An evening sail on the Nile in a traditional felucca • The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut ( of Egypt) • The temples of , , Abydos and Dendera • The Luxor • The Grand • Ben Ezra Synagogue (home of the Cairo Geniza) • Khan El-Khalili Bazaar of Cairo • Sultan Hassan Mosque • The Citadel and Mohammed Ali Mosque included in the trip:

• Egypt entry visa • Private qualified tour guides in Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Dendera, and Abydos • Private vehicles and drivers in Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Dendera, and Abydos • Accommodations at Five Star Hotels (total 11 nights): Superior room with daily breakfast at the Four Seasons at First Residence for total 4 nights, Premium room at the Sofitel Old Cataract Aswan for total 1 night, Garden view room with daily breakfast at the Hilton Spa and Resort Luxor hotel for total 6 nights • All domestic flights in Egypt (2 flights, Economy): Flight Cairo – Aswan, Flight Luxor – Cairo • Airport assistance during your trip • All tours where indicated as per itinerary • All entrance fees and taxes to historical sites where indicated as per the itinerary • Meals (19 meals) where indicated as per itinerary: 11 Breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 2 dinners • Bottled Water, Juices, and Sodas Provided in private vehicles with drivers • Local and international assistance during your trip • Private Qualified Egyptologist Guide throughout the trip International flights to the start point and from the end point (to Cairo and from Cairo) must be booked by travelers. Osiris Travel can help booking these flights, if you want to. Travel Insurance is highly recommended for all parts of the trip. itinerary

Day 1: Cairo March 20, 2022 Day 6: Luxor – Abydos - Dendera March 25, 2022 Day 11: Cairo March 30, 2022 • Arrival to Cairo, Egypt Breakfast & Dinner Included Breakfast Included • Meet Osiris Associate & Visa Assistance in Airport • Private Guided Tour to: The Abydos Temple • Private Guided Tour to: the Egyptian • Visa Fees Included (3 Hours by Car Each Way), and to the Dendera Temple Museum, and to Khan El Khalili Bazzars • Private Transfer from Cairo Airport • Shabbat Dinner Included at the Hotel Accomodations: Four Seasons at • Private Vehicle & Driver Accomodations: Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa First Residence • Group Meeting at the Hotel Day 7: Luxor March 26, 2022 Day 12 Cairo March 31, 2022 Accomodations: Four Seasons at First Residence Breakfast & Lunch Included Breakfast Included • Private Guided Tour to: The Karnak Temple, and to • Private Transfer to Cairo Airport Day 2: Cairo March 21, 2022 the • Assist to Catch Departure Flight Breakfast & Lunch Included Accomodations: Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa • Private Vehicle & Driver • Private Guided Tour to: The Great Pyramids, The Sphinx, and to Saqqara Day 8: Luxor March 27, 2022 • Tickets for Entry Inside the Great Pyramid Included Breakfast & Lunch Included • Camel Ride by the Great Pyramids & Sphinx • Private Guided Tour to: The and to Contact Rabbi Shira Milgrom Accomodations: Four Seasons at First Residence the Mummification Museum to reserve your spot: • Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show Day 3: Cairo - Aswan March 22, 2022 [email protected] Accomodations: Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa Breakfast & Lunch Included • Flight from Cairo to Aswan, Flight Included Day 9: Luxor March 28, 2022 Payment will be made to: • Private Guided Tour to: The Phiale Temple, Breakfast & Lunch Included Osiris Tours and to Elephantine Island • Private Guided Tour to: the Valley of the Queens • Private Sunset Fleucca/Sail Boat Ride (3 tombs), to Deir Al Madina (Valley of the Workers), Contact Information Accomodations: Sofitel Old Cataract and to Habu Temple Mahmoud Gebril Day 4: Aswan - Luxor March 23, 2022 • Tickets for Entry Inside the Tomb of Queen Nefertari 504 Centennial Blvd # 1663 Breakfast Included Accomodations: Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa • Private Transfer from Aswan to Luxor (3 Hours by Car) Voorhees, NJ 08043 Day 10: Luxor – Cairo March 29, 2022 • Private Guided Tour to: Kom Ombo Temple, 888-688-8854 and to Edfu Temple Breakfast & Dinner Included Email: [email protected] Accomodations: Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa • Private Transfer to Luxor Airport • Flight Luxor – Cairo, Flight Included Day 5: Luxor March 24, 2022 • Private Transfer from Cairo Airport Breakfast & Lunch Included • Private Guided Tour to: Ben Ezra Synagogue, the • Private Guided Tour to the Valley of the Kings (3 tombs), Hanging Church, the Citadel & Mohammed Ali to Queen Hatshipsut Temple, and the Two Colossi Mosque, and the Sultan Hassan Mosque Status of Memnon • Private Guided Old Cairo Tour by Night Followed by • Tickets for Entry Inside the Tomb of King Tut Ankh a Delicious Egyptian Dinner at Nagiub Mahfouz Amun and the Tomb of King Ramesses VI Restaurant & Cafe Accomodations: Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa Accomodations: Four Seasons at First Residence