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About our company offer a tour to a site you would like to see, perhaps you We have been operating small group cultural journeys simply prefer to travel on your own customized itinerary since 1978. Our headquarters are in Vancouver, BC, or have a special interest tour activity that you would like Canada and we have operated tours to over 100 countries. to incorporate.

We provide unparalleled travel experiences that traverse With over 30 years of experience in planning and political borders hence journeys sans frontières. operating tours worldwide we are well equipped to create tailor-made private tour itineraries that recognize your Our philosophy individuality and do not crowd your point of view. We also organise special interest tours and we can help you Planning your journey is more than just coordinating customize a special tour for you or your group. We have the logistics. In each tour we plan, we fulfill our passion operated specialized World Heritage Tours, Natural to create connections between the intrepid traveller and Heritage Tours, Astronomical Tours, Faith-based Tours, the welcoming hosts at all our destinations. We make Culinary Tours, Textiles, Arts & Craft Tours, special travel to remote locations accessible and on our journeys Railway Journeys and groups only for women. travelers will come to see the world in a whole new way. We are committed to providing you with superior quality travel at real value-per-dollar prices. Journeys Sans Frontières to unique destinations

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Majority of our tours operate on small group basis where are difficult to get to and represent a challenge in terms the minimum tour size is two and the maximum is of accessibility. We have pioneered tours to Afghanistan, limited to between 7 and 16 persons. Once the minimum Iraq, Libya, Saudi Arabia, North Korea, , South tour size is met, the tour will not be cancelled hence you Sudan, East Timor, Socotra Island and even Bouvet are assured of a guaranteed operation. There are a small Island, the most remote island in the world. number of tours where the minimum and maximum tour size is different or tours which do not operate on The Bestway Club small group basis. Each tour itinerary clearly identifies the tour size of that particular tour. All our tours include Many of our friends, who have shared their journey daily breakfast and many other meals as mentioned in experiences with us, have asked us to keep them the itinerary. Please always consult our website informed about new programs we develop. In order to www.bestway.com for specific details of all the inclusions facilitate this, we started the Bestway Club. Membership and exclusions. is free and open to anyone. With your membership, not only will you receive regular notifications of our new programs, but you’ll also be given access to special Customized & Special Interest Tours discounts on our many exciting journeys. You may Perhaps you find one of our scheduled itineraries cancel your membership at any time and your name will appealing, but the dates don’t work for you, or we don’t not be shared or sold to anybody. Egypt: A World Heritage Tour Discover the World Heritage Sites of Egypt — π —

Entrance of the Temple

Alexandria DAY 7 CRUISE: • LUXOR paleontological sites. The journey day ends We sail to Luxor to explore the Necropolis in Oasis. of Ancient Thebes* on the West Bank of the DAY 15 • Faiyum Oasis St. Catherine Nile with visits to the , Wadi Al Hitan We visit the archaeological site and the Valley of Kings and the Temple of the Pyramid at Meidum, the of Queen Hatshepsut. Optional Sound & White desert Nile the Syrians in , before our Light show in . arrival in Alexandria. Evening free.

Luxor DAY 8 LUXOR • SHARM EL-SHEIKH DAY 16 ALEXANDRIA We visit the EGYPT Esna We visit the Karnak Temple Complex and Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa, Pompey’s the Temple of Luxor before our transfer to Pillar and the Roman Amphitheatre, the airport for our flight to Sharm el-Sheikh. Quaitbay Fortress, Montazah Park and the DAY 9 SHARM EL-SHEIKH • new Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the early ST. CATHERINE We have all day to relax Christian holy city of * (Subject at this world-class resort before our night to permit). Evening free. DAY 1 CAIRO Arrival. We are welcomed at the airport and transferred to our hotel. journey to St. Catherine. DAY 17 CAIRO After our incredible DAY 10 journey of marvelling at Egypt’s cultural DAY 2 CAIRO We explore the and ST. CATHERINE • SHARM EL-SHEIKH We begin our Mount Sinai hike and natural heritage, we are transferred to Great Pyramids of and visit the Egyptian the Cairo Airport. Museum. Optional camel rides in Giza. to catch the sunrise. After our descent we visit the Monastery of St. Catherine* and * Denotes a UNESCO World Heritage Site DAY 3 CAIRO Full day excusion to visit return to Sharm el-Sheikh. Afternoon free. Memphis*, * and the Pyramids of *. DAY 11 SHARM EL-SHEIKH • CAIRO Flight to Cairo, followed by an exploration of DAY 4 CAIRO We explore Historic Cairo* Coptic Cairo and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. including Khan al-Khalili Bazaar. DAY 12 CAIRO • BAHARIYA OASIS DAY 5 CAIRO • ABU SIMBEL - NILE We travel to Bahariya Oasis to visit the CRUISE • ASWAN Short flights take us Golden Mummies Museum and the to visit the temples of Abu Simbel* and surrounding temples and tombs, ending Aswan, where we board our Nile cruise our day with a bath in the hot water springs. ship. We visit the High , the Quarries, the Temple of * and sail the DAY 13 • WHITE DESERT Visit 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nile on a traditional felucca. We explore the Black Desert, the White Egypt Desert and Crystal Mountain. DAY 6 NILE CRUISE: EDFU • ESNA Explore deserts and the Nile. We sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Temple DAY 14 WADI AL-HITAN • FAIYUM Marvel at the wonders of . of and continue sailing until Edfu, OASIS We drive to Wadi El Rayyan and where we visit the Temple by horse continue to the valley of Wadi Al-Hitan*, Explore Egypt’s early Christian Heritage. carriage and then sail through to Esna. one of the world’s most important journeys sans frontières...since 1978 3 Cradle of the Nile A classic tour of Egypt — π —

The Sphinx, Pyramid of and Great Pyramid of , Giza

Optional Excursions: DAY 8 ASWAN • CAIRO After a short CAIRO • Temple Complex, including the flight, we explore Historic Cairo* visiting Temple, the Temple of the birth of the Citadel with the Mohammed Ali Isis and the Christian . Mosque, the Sultan Hassan & Al-Rifa’i Mosques, Beit El Suhaymi, the Old Gates of • Experience the Sound and Light show Nile Cairo and Khan al-Khalili Bazaar. EGYPT at Karnak Temple in the evening, as you wander around the illuminated monuments DAY 9 CAIRO After our incredible and towering obelisks. Luxor journey of marvelling at Egypt’s cultural and natural heritage, we are transferred to Esna Kom Ombo DAY 5 NILE CRUISE: LUXOR • ESNA the airport. Edfu • EDFU We explore the Necropolis of Aswan Ancient Thebes* on the West Bank of the * Denotes a UNESCO World Heritage Site Nile with visits to the Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of Kings and the Temple of Abu Simbel Queen Hatshepsut. We then sail to Esna, cross the lock then continue to Edfu. DAY 1 CAIRO Arrival. We are welcomed at the airport and transferred to our hotel. DAY 6 NILE CRUISE: EDFU • KOM OMBO • ASWAN We visit the Temple of DAY 2 CAIRO • PYRAMIDS We drive Horus in Edfu, followed by an afternoon to the Necropolis of Giza* and explore river journey to visit the Temple of Kom the Great Sphinx of Giza and the Great Ombo and continue to sail to Aswan. Pyramids, followed by an excursion to Memphis and its Necropolis* and, the DAY 7 NILE CRUISE: ASWAN Upon necropolis of Saqqara*. arrival in Aswan we visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries with the Unfinished DAY 3 CAIRO • LUXOR Exploration Obelisk and the Temple of Philae*. In of Coptic Cairo, including visits to the the afternoon, we take a ride on a felucca Hanging of the Virgin Mary and around Elephantine Island and the Aga the Ben Ezra Synagogue. In the evening Khan Mausoleum. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS board your deluxe overnight train to Luxor. Abu Simbel Optional Excursion — π — DAY 4 NILE CRUISE: LUXOR Upon arrival, This short trip is by air from Aswan Enjoy the treasures of the Nile from transfer to your Nile River cruise ship, your and includes a guided tour of the Abu the comforts of your cruise ship. home for the next four nights. We start our Simbel Temples*. This excursion is taken Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites exploration of Ancient Thebes* with visits of immediately after arrival in Aswan. The Explore Historic Cairo the Karnak Temple Complex and the Temple Aswan excursions will proceed upon your of Luxor on the East Bank of the Nile. return.

4 for dates and prices visit www.bestway.com Cruising & the Nile Combining two cruises through ancient lands — π —

Felucca on the Nile River, Aswan

Alexandria DAY 7 LAKE NASSER CRUISE • ASWAN DAY 14 ALEXANDRIA • CAIRO We visit the Kalabsha Temple, the rock cut We continue our exploration of Alexandria, temple of Beit El Wali, the Philae Temple visiting Quaitbay Fortress, Montazah Park CAIRO Complex * and see the Aswan High Dam. and the new Bibliotheca Alexandrina. In In the afternoon we visit a Nubian Village the afternoon we return to Cairo. and the Botanical Garden by felucca. Nile DAY 15 CAIRO After our incredible DAY 8 ASWAN • NILE CRUISE We visit the journey of marvelling at Egypt’s cultural Nubian Museum before we are transferred and natural heritage, we are transferred to Luxor EGYPT Esna to the Nile Cruise ship, our home for the the airport. Edfu next 4 nights. In the afternoon we sail by Kom Ombo * Denotes a UNESCO World Heritage Site Aswan felucca around Elephantine Island & Agha Wadi Es Sebua Dakka Khan Mausoleum. Temple of Amada Abu Simbel Qasr Ibrim DAY 9 NILE CRUISE: ASWAN • KOM OMBO • EDFU Morning free before sailing to Kom DAY 1 CAIRO Arrival. We are welcomed Ombo along the River Nile. at the airport and transferred to our hotel. DAY 10 NILE CRUISE: EDFU • ESNA DAY 2 CAIRO We drive to the Necropolis of We visit the Horus Temple in Edfu by horse Giza* and explore the Great Sphinx of Giza carriage and then sail through the Esna and the Great Pyramids. Afternoon free. Locks on the Nile River to Luxor. DAY 3 CAIRO Half day tour to visit the DAY 11 NILE CRUISE: LUXOR We explore of Antiquities housing Ancient Thebes and its Necropolis *, the collection of King Tutankhamun. Free including visits to the Valley of the Kings, afternoon. the funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, DAY 4 CAIRO • ABU SIMBEL Flight to Abu the Colossi of Memnon, the Karnak Temple Simbel. We are transferred to our cruise and the Temple of Luxor. ship on Lake Nasser, our accommodation DAY 12 LUXOR • CAIRO We visit the for the next 4 nights. In the afternoon, we Luxor Museum and the Mummification TOUR HIGHLIGHTS explore the temples of Abu Simbel*. Museum, before boarding our overnight — π — DAY 5 LAKE NASSER CRUISE On our sleeper train to Cairo. cruise we visit the fortress of Qasr Ibrim Take two separate Cruises DAY 13 CAIRO • ALEXANDRIA After our and the Temple of Amada, considered to be on Lake Nasser and the River Nile arrival in Cairo we drive via the fascinating the oldest Egyptian temple in . Marvel at the artistic jewels Desert Road to Alexandria and visit the of Ancient Egypt. DAY 6 LAKE NASSER CRUISE Cruising Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa, Pompey’s along Lake Nasser we visit the temples of Pillar and the Roman Amphitheatre. Visit the beautiful city of Alexandria. Wadi es-Sebua and Dakka. Evening free. journeys sans frontières...since 1978 5 Bahariya Oasis Program An exciting desert adventure — π —

Camels in the Oasis

unusual rock formations set against the pale Temples*. This excursion will end with your Alexandria yellow sand and Crystal Mountain, with its flight landing in Cairo. glittering calcite crystal walls. We spend the CAIRO DAY 11 CAIRO After our incredible night in a tented camp gazing at the stars. Faiyum Oasis journey of marvelling at Egypt’s cultural Wadi Al Hitan DAY 5 WHITE DESERT • CAIRO and natural heritage, we are transferred to Bahariya Oasis We return from the White Desert to Cairo. the airport. White desert Nile Afternoon at leisure. * Denotes a UNESCO World Heritage Site DAY 6 CAIRO • LUXOR We take a short Dendera Luxor EGYPT flight to Luxor to explore Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis*, including visits to the Aswan Valley of the Kings, the funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, the DAY 1 CAIRO Arrival. We are welcomed at Colossi of Memnon, the Karnak Temple the airport and transferred to our hotel. Complex and the Temple of Luxor. DAY 2 CAIRO We drive to the Necropolis DAY 7 LUXOR • DENDERA We travel by of Giza* and explore the Great Sphinx boat north towards Quena, to explore the of Giza and the Great Pyramids. In the Hathor Temple, the Temple of the birth of afternoon we visit the Egyptian Museum. Isis and the Christian Basilica in Dendera Optional camel rides in Giza. and sail back to Luxor. DAY 3 CAIRO • BAHARIYA OASIS DAY 8 LUXOR • ASWAN We drive from We travel to Bahariya Oasis, known Luxor to Aswan, including visits of the historically as the Northern Oasis. In Horus Temple in Edfu and the Kom Ombo the afternoon we tour the Oasis, English Temple. In the afternoon we visit a Nubian Mountain and the museum that houses Village and the Botanical Gardens by the recently excavated Golden Mummies, felucca. the funerary temple of Baouiti, the tombs DAY 9 ASWAN We visit the High Dam, of Bannenteoui & Zed Amoun, the Temple the Granite Quarries with the Unfinished of and the Temple of Obelisk, the Temple of Philae* and the TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Bess. We conclude the day with a bath in Nubian Museum. the hot water springs. — π — DAY 10 ASWAN • CAIRO Free morning Discover a little known part of Egypt DAY 4 BAHARIYA OASIS • BLACK DESERT at leisure, followed by an afternoon flight to Explore amazing deserts and • WHITE DESERT We travel by 4 wheel Cairo. drive to explore the Black Desert, region gaze at the stars. Abu Simbel Optional Excursion of volcano-shaped mountains with large Marvel at the artistic jewels quantities of small black stones, followed This short trip is by air from Aswan and of Ancient Egypt.. by the contrasting White Desert with its includes a guided tour of the Abu Simbel

6 for dates and prices visit www.bestway.com Egypt & Beyond Tours to Egypt can be combined with other countries to enhance your journey — π —

Temple of Hathor, Dendera

North African the world’s most famous archaeological Greco-Roman city of Perge, the ancient Overland Journey sites; the Dead Sea; Madaba and Mount Roman city at Hierapolis and exploring the A cultural and archaeological tour of Nebo; the Greco-Roman ruins of Jerash unique landscape with petrified waterfalls Egypt, Libya & Tunisia and Amman. In Israel we have an in-depth in Pamukkale, before heading to Izmir for This journey takes us through the most exploration the holy city of Jerusalem and heading to the lands of Antiquity in Egypt, archaeologically and culturally rich areas Bethlehem. On this journey we will visit 8 where we explore Cairo and the Great in North Africa. We travel from Cairo to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Pyramids; and discover the archaeological Alexandria, the historical Oasis of Siwa and wonders of the Nile as we travel from in Egypt. We also visit the Aswan to Luxor on board our luxury renowned Second World War cemeteries of cruise ship. On this journey we will visit 7 and Tobruk. In Libya we have an UNESCO World Heritage Sites. in-depth exploration of the archaeological sites of Cyrene, Apollonia, Ptolemais, Leptis Ancient Egypt with Magna and Sabratha, as well as the beautiful an African Safari cities of Benghazi and Tripoli. We explore Combine Classic Egypt with Kenya, the Saharan oasis of Ghadames and Kabaw Tanzania & Southern Africa for the opportunity to meet with Berber and Tuareg people. In Tunisia we explore Djerba Travel through the lands of Antiquity, as and Tunis. On this journey we will visit 4 we explore Cairo and the Great Pyramids, UNESCO World Heritage Sites. before boarding our luxury Nile cruise ship The Best of Turkey & Egypt to discover archaeological wonders as we The Holy Land In the footsteps of Antiquity travel from Luxor to Aswan. Then it’s off A journey through Antiquity in Egypt, and the Ottoman Empire to see wildlife in its native environment Jordan & Israel Turkey and Egypt have both played pivotal on game safaris and visit African villages. We offer a variety of combinations: Explore Travel through the lands of Antiquity and roles in human history and in this uniquely the Bible, as we explore Cairo and the Great designed program, we have attempted to Majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, Lake Manyara, Pyramids, before boarding our luxury cover the most well-known historical and Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Nile cruise ship to discover archaeological cultural sites of both. We start in Turkey Crater in Tanzania; Lake Nakuru, the Great wonders as we travel from Aswan to Luxor. visiting the Historic Areas of Istanbul; Rift Valley, Masai Mara and Amboseli We then travel to Sharm el-Sheikh and the Ankara; exploring the unreal landscapes Reserves in Kenya; Victoria Falls, Hwange holy site of St. Catherine and Mount Sinai. of Göreme National Park and the Rock National Park and the Ruins of Great We then travel to Jordan, visiting Aqaba Sites of Cappadocia; visiting the Whirling Zimbabwe, in Zimbabwe; the Okavango by the beautiful Red Sea; the amazing Dervishes in Konya and marvelling at Delta and Kalahari Desert in Botswana; or landscapes of Wadi Rum; Petra, one of the Roman Theater of Aspendos, the South Africa, Namibia and Swaziland. journeys sans frontières...since 1978 7 Suite 206–8678 Greenall Avenue Burnaby, British Columbia Canada V5J 3M6

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