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BROWN TRAVELERS ANTIQUITIES OF & THE RIVER ______February 25 to March 8, 2010

WITH LANNY BELL, VISITING SCHOLAR IN Dear Graduates, Parents and Friends of Brown,

Every trip to Egypt is memorable, given the breadth and variety of her ancient monuments. No one can fail to be moved by the pyramids, the vast in or the riches of Cairo’s . Our first trip on the Brown Travelers schedule for 2010, this exceptional winter journey also features a four-night Nile River cruise.

We are delighted to be accompanied by Lanny Bell, one of the world’s leading Egyptologists and a Visiting Scholar in Egyptology at Brown. Professor Bell, who was featured in the National Geographic documentary film Egypt: Quest for Eternity , has conducted numerous seasons of fieldwork in Egypt and led dozens of travel programs to rave reviews. His brief biography appears elsewhere in this brochure.

Our program begins with three nights in the intriguing city of Cairo. History will be brought to vivid life at the G reat Pyramid complex at and the remarkable Step Pyramid of King Zoser, dating from the 27th century B.C.E. Then fly to Luxor, gateway to the magnificent of , the vast necropolis of ancient Thebes and the Valley of the Kings, where the tombs of were cut deep into the mountainside.

In Luxor we embark the M.S. Sonesta Nile , a deluxe river vessel offering all modern amenities, continental cuisine and a small swimming pool. As we sail along the Nile, stop to see the remarkable temples of and . Our river journey concludes in , where we will view the Temple and sail across the Nile in a traditional felucca .

Jerash Fly on to , site of the unforgettable colossal Mediterranean Sea Amman statues and rock temples of Ramses II, before returning to Cairo for a three-night stay. Discover the city’s Coptic heritage and tour the Dead Madaba Sea Egyptian of Antiquities, containing fabulous relics from Cairo JORDAN Tutankhamun’s tomb.

Petra r e v i R Congenial company, fine accommodations and exceptional e l i N lectures will combine to capture the essence of Egypt, both and modern. We hope that you are able to join us on this program, Red Sea shared with members of Thirteen/WNET New York Public Media.

Luxor Sincerely, Esna Edfu

Kom Ombo

Aswan

Lake Nasser Beth Goldman Galer ’88 Abu Simbel Director of the Alumni Travel Program ANTIQUITIES OF EGYPT CAIRO & THE NILE RIVER ______February 25 to March 8, 2010

Pyramids at Giza.

NEW YORK CAIRO 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Thursday, February 25 Depart New York on an overnight Sunday, February 28 Begin the day with a guided tour of the flight to Cairo. Great Pyramids – one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. See the Sphinx, the Valley Temple of Chephren and CAIRO t h e S o lar Boat Museum, housing the exceptionally preserved 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 cedar boat found near the pyramid of Khufu. Lunch is at Friday, February 26 Arrive in Cairo in the evening the Andrea Grill Restaurant in Giza. Return to the hotel, and transfer to the historic Mena House in Giza, with views where a teatime lecture is planned. Dinner and the evening of the nearby pyramids. are at leisure. CAIRO 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 CAIRO 1 LUXOR 1 Saturday, February 27 A morning lecture by Lanny Bell EMBARK will provide an introduction to ancient Egypt. Drive to 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Memphis, once the glorious capital of the Old Kingdom, and Monday, March 1 Depart on an early flight to Luxor and explore the open-air museum. In Sakkara see the necropolis, spend the morning at Karnak Temple, remarkable for its site of the remarkable Step Pyramid of King Zoser dating from grandeur and exceptional state of preservation. Board the the 27th century B.C.E., which inspired subsequent pyramid Sonesta Nile Goddess in time for lunch. This afternoon designs in ancient Egypt. After lunch in Sakkara, return to the discover the outstanding collections at the hotel. Gather for a welcome dinner this evening. before a twilight visit of Luxor Temple. Dinner is on board. KOM OMBO 1 ASWAN 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Thursday, March 4 Discover Kom Ombo Temple, a Ptolemaic temple decorated with a series of beautiful reliefs and offering splendid views of the Nile. After lunch, arrive in Aswan, where visits include the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess , and the granite quarries that provided stone used for the pyramids and all the obelisks. Enjoy a sail aboard a felucca , the traditional sailing vessel of the Nile, passing the lovely Kitchener Botanical Garden and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Return to the ship for dinner.

ASWAN 1 ABU SIMBEL 1 CAIRO Step Pyramid at Sakkara. 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Friday, March 5 Disembark the Sonesta Nile Goddess after LUXOR 1 ESNA breakfast and fly to Abu Simbel. The monumental temples 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 of Ramses II and his favorite wife, Queen , are Tuesday, March 2 Explore the West Bank of Luxor, including architectural treasures and one of the greatest achievements the Valley of the Kings, where tombs of the pharaohs were of historic preservation. Completed before 1255 B.C.E. and cut deep into the mountainside. Also view the famed Colossi fronted by colossal statues, the temples were constructed to of Memnon (monumental statues of Amenhotep III) and the show Egyptian might to enemies approaching from the south. temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el–Bahari. The Sonesta Return to Cairo on an afternoon flight and check in at the Nile Goddess departs for Esna in the late morning. During a centrally located Semiramis InterContinental Hotel, on the relaxed afternoon of cruising, attend a lecture by Lanny Bell banks of the Nile River. Dinner is at leisure. and admire the scenery. Dinner is on board. CAIRO 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Saturday, March 6 Begin the day viewing the outstanding collections at the of Antiquities, including objects from Tutankhamun’s tomb. In the afternoon continue to to visit the Sultan Hassan and Ibn Tulun Mosques. Dating from 879 C.E., Ibn Tulun is one of the oldest mosques in Egypt. At the nearby Gayer-Anderson House, a restored Ottoman residence, admire the private collection of furniture, glassware, crystal, carpets, silks and embroidered Arab costumes. This evening enjoy a festive farewell dinner at the hotel.

Temple at Kom Ombo.

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afternoon. A teatime lecture will prepare us for the upcoming P excursion to Abu Simbel. Spices in an Egyptian market. CAIRO LAND/CRUISE PROGRAM RATE $6,995 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 per person, double occupancy Sunday, March 7 This morning focus on Cairo’s Coptic heritage. See the Coptic Museum, the 4th-century Church SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1,020 (limited availability) of Saints Sergius and Bacchus and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, where the Geniza Documents were discovered. Lunch is at RATE INCLUDES Al Azhar Park, with its lovely gardens and panoramic city I Ten nights’ accommodations, as per itinerary. views. In the afternoon explore medieval Cairo, including a visit to an 18th-century merchant’s home. The evening is at I Breakfast daily, eight lunches and six dinners. leisure. Those participants continuing on the Petra postlude Bottled water and coffee/tea with all meals. will transfer to the airport after lunch. I Economy Class airfare via Egyptair: Cairo/Luxor … CAIRO 1 NEW YORK Aswan/Abu Simbel/Cairo. 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111

I Monday, March 8 Depart on early-morning flights home. I Enrichment program of lectures.

I Entrance fees for all included visits. F L L B, V S  E I Airport/hotel/pier group transfers. ANNY BELL IS CURRENTLY A VISITING SCHOLAR IN EGYPTOLOGY I Transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary, including Lat Brown, where he has taught for more than 20 years. Professor Bell received his B.A. from the University of Chicago and his Ph.D. from the service of bilingual national guides. the University of Pennsylvania, both in Egyptology, and he has taught at I Taxes, service and porterage charges; gratuities to both schools as well as at the Rhode Island School of Design and Columbia University. His areas of specialization include ancient Egyptian local guides and drivers. divine kingship, the temples of Thebes and Egyptian epigraphy, and he NOT INCLUDED IN RATE International airfare; passport and visa is widely published on many Egyptian topics. Professor Bell has taught fees; meals not specified; alcoholic beverages other than at welcome graduate, undergraduate and extension courses in Egyptology since 1965; and farewell dinners; customary shipboard gratuities; personal items his courses over the years have included language classes in Old, Middle and expenses; trip insurance; optional postlude in Jordan; airport transfers and Late Egyptian as well as Coptic; literature in translation; art, for those passengers not using suggested flights; any other items not architecture and archaeology; culture and history; and epigraphy. He has specifically mentioned as included. lectured for numerous groups, including the Museum of Fine Arts (Boston) and the Archaeological Institute of America. Professor Bell has OPTIONAL JORDAN POSTLUDE $1,995 per person. Single done field work in Egypt since 1967 and has accompanied more than supplement $695. Includes three nights at the Grand Hyatt, Amman; two 50 group tours of the country. nights at the Mövenpick Resort, Petra; breakfast daily, four lunches and three dinners with bottled water and coffee/tea; touring as per itinerary.

BROWN TRAVELERS 1 RESERVATION APPLICATION

ANTIQUITIES OF EGYPT 1 FEBRUARY 25 TO MARCH 8, 2010 To reserve a place, please complete and return this form with your deposit of Accommodations $2,000 per person (of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees) I wish to share a room with ______payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad. Mail to: Academic Arrangements K Double K Twin K Single ( at a supplement of $1,020) Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the Americas, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10018-3721. Form of Payment K ______Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad) NAME IN FULL AS ON PASSPORT CLASS / PARENT YEAR K Credit card (for deposit only — final payment must be made by check)

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For more information, please contact Academic Arrangements Abroad Telephone: 212.514.8921 or 800.221.1944 1 Fax: 212.344.7493 1 E-mail: [email protected] The Treasury at Petra, Jordan.

OPTIONAL POSTLUDE JORDAN March 7 to 12, 2010 The rose-red city of Petra, ancient capital of the Nabataeans, is astounding for its sheer size and grandeur. See the elegant structures carved into the sandstone mountains. We will also discover Mount Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promised Land, as well as exquisite 3rd- to 7th-century mosaics in Madaba and Jerash, one of the world’s best-preserved Roman cities. In Wadi Rum, explore the desert landscape in four-wheel-drive vehicles and feast on a traditional lunch under Bedouin tents. See sections of the Dead Sea Scrolls at the National Archaeological Museum in Amman and attend a briefing at the Wild Jordan Center. Accommodations are arranged for two nights at the Mövenpick Resort in Petra and for three nights at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Amman. I

Front cover: The Sphinx, Giza. Back cover: Temple of Ramses II. Photo by Galen Frysinger (top); The Nile at Aswan (bottom). TERMS & CONDITIONS

AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad will be pleased to assist with air travel arrangements. A suggested flight schedule will be offered and airfare will be quoted on an individual basis. Please note that a fee of $75 per person will be charged for any reservations other than the suggested flight schedule; private transfers can be arranged at a supplemental cost. To redeem your frequent flyer mileage, please contact the airline directly. PAYMENT SCHEDULE A deposit of $2,000 per person, payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad , of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees, is required with the reservation application. Final payment, by check only, must be received 120 days prior to departure. HEALTH All participants must be in good health. This program includes long touring days with extensive walking over uneven surfaces and climbing stairs at monuments and other locations not handicapped accessible. Any condition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be reported at the time of your reservation. PLEASE NOTE: The Sonesta Nile Goddess does not have an elevator. INSURANCE TRIP CANCELLATION / EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATION / BAGGAGE / ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE PROTECTION IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. CANCELLATION PENALTIES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED. Academic Arrangements Abroad will send an insurance application upon receipt of deposit, although you may select an alternative insurer of your choice. CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA). All prices quoted are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfares and currency exchange rates in effect as of August 2009 and are subject to change without notice. Deviations from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual. RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE The participation of Brown Travelers, Brown University and the Brown Alumni Association (BT) is limited to educational sponsorship of the program described in this brochure (The Program). AAA acts only as an agent for the participant with respect to transportation, accommodations and all other services, relating to The Program. AAA, BT and/or their agents assume no responsibility or liability for any act, error or omission, or for any injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of any defect in any aircraft, ship, train, bus or other carrier, or through neglect or default of any subcontractor or other third party, which may be used wholly or in part in the performance of their duty to the participants of The Program. The passage ticket issued by the carrier is the sole contract between the participant and the carrier. Nor will AAA or BT and/or their agents be responsible for loss, injury, damages or expenses to persons or property, due to illness, weather, strikes, local laws, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature or other such causes in connection with The Program or anything beyond their reasonable control. AAA is not responsible for transportation or other program delays and changes, nor additional expenses or loss of time that may be incurred. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort or well-being of the participants, or for any reason whatsoever, to alter the itinerary at any time, without notice to the participants, such alterations will be made without penalty to AAA or BT. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the participants. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the participant at all times. BT and AAA reserve the right to accept or decline any person as a participant at any time, or to require any participant to withdraw from The Program at their own expense when such an action is determined by AAA or BT to be in the best interest of the participant’s health and safety, or the general welfare of the other participants. CANCELLATION POLICY AAA must strictly adhere to its cancellation policy to offset costs incurred prior to the commencement of The Program, which may include but are not limited to: advance payments to land operators; ship charters; communication expenses; development/promotional expenses; and the loss of time that might have permitted resale of reserved space. All cancellations must be made in writing to the offices of Academic Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the Americas, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10018, and are subject to a $350 non-refundable administrative fee. All refunds are limited to amounts actually received by AAA and are the sole responsibility of AAA; BT shall have no liability for refunds. At the time AAA receives written notification of cancellation, the following cancellation charges will apply: cancellations received between 120 and 91 days prior to departure, 20 percent of the program cost per person; those received between 90 and 61 days before departure, 50 percent of the program cost per person; no refunds will be given for cancellations received within 60 days of departure. No refunds are given for cancellation on or after the day of departure, or for unused portions of the tour, for any reason. Air cancellation charges, if any, will be assessed in accordance with airline regulations. All group fare tickets must be issued no less than 30 days prior to departure. NOTE: Neither AAA nor BT shall be liable for any airline cancellation penalties incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable ticket. In the case of a cancellation due to shortage of participants, AAA will attempt to notify all participants at least 45 days prior to departure. However, AAA reserves the right to cancel The Program prior to departure for any reason and, in such case, reimbursement of refundable costs of the trip by AAA shall constitute full settlement with the participant. In the unlikely event that a dispute arises between a participant and AAA or BT, the following conditions will apply: (a) the dispute will be settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in New York, NY; (b) the dispute will be governed by New York Law; (c) the maximum amount of recovery to which a participant shall be entitled under any and all circumstances will be the sum of all monies actually received from the participant by AAA. The participant agrees that this is a fair and reasonable limitation on the damages, of any sort whatsoever, that a participant may suffer. 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