Discover Egypt and the Nile Valley Accompanied by Alex Filippenko OCTOBER 07, 2021 – OCTOBER 20, 2021

Cal Discoveries Travel Presents: Discover Egypt and the Nile Valley Accompanied by Alex Filippenko OCTOBER 07, 2021 – OCTOBER 20, 2021

From $5,995* (with optional Alexandria pre-tour: $1,595* and optional Jordan post-tour: $3,995*) Wander the storied land of pharaohs and kings—where colossal pyramids, legendary tombs, and towering temples cascade across the terrain. The mighty Nile River welcomes you for an unhurried journey that reveals seemingly limitless vistas of infinite deserts contrasted by metropolitan cities.

Program Highlights Your Itinerary Enjoy two full days exploring Cairo, visiting the Great Pyramid and the Day 1: En Route from U.S. Sphinx, the new Grand Egyptian Museum, and Khan El-Khalili bazaar. Day 2: Arrive in Cairo, Egypt In Luxor, view the Karnak Temple Complex—one of the largest religious Day 3: Cairo / Giza buildings in the world, which includes contributions from approximately 30 Day 4: Cairo / Memphis / Cairo pharaohs over thousands of years. Day 5: Cairo / Flight to Sohag / Abydos / Luxor Travel beside the Nile to Abydos to marvel at the colorful carvings in the Day 6: Luxor Temple of Seti I and view the Abydos King List, which was instrumental to Day 7: Luxor / Esna – Embarkation understanding Ancient Egyptian history. Day 8: Nile River / El Kab / Edfu On the west bank of Luxor, visit the Valley of the Kings and Nobles, the Day 9: Edfu / Nile / Kom Ombo Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon. Day 10: Kom Ombo / Nile / Aswan Embark in Esna aboard a private dahabiya—a traditional Egyptian sailing Day 11: Aswan – Disembarkation vessel—for four nights on the Nile River. Day 12: Aswan Sail to Elephantine Island, the only ongoing excavation site open to Day 13: Aswan / Optional Abu Simbel Excursion / Flight to tourists, to view its sacred temples and traditional Nubian villages. Cairo During an optional excursion (additional fee), view the temples of Abu Day 14: Cairo / Depart for U.S. Simbel carved into a massive rock cliff, which were relocated and perfectly reconstructed after building the High Dam in the early 1960s.

What's included: 8 nights luxury hotel accommodations plus 4 nights aboard a stately dahabiya; 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, and 11 dinners; all excursions listed on the 14-day itinerary including admission to sites and venues; excursion transportation; internal airfare from Cairo to Sohag and Aswan to Cairo; gratuities to hotels, drivers, dahabiya staff, porters, and guides; and group airport transfers for guests arriving and departing during Cal lecturer’s participation cannot be guaranteed and is the suggested times. contingent on a minimum number of paying travelers.

*Special group rates; limited offer. Rates are per person based on double occupancy except where noted as Single, in U.S. dollars. Single availability limited. Internal airfare between Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan is included. Otherwise, airfare is not included. All program details, dates, and pricing are subject to change. PROGRAM RATES* Classic: $5,995 Suite: $7,295 Discover Egypt and the Nile Valley Single (Classic): $9,995 OCTOBER 07, 2021 — OCTOBER 20, 2021 Abu Simbel Excursion: $595 per PRE-TOUR: OCTOBER 04, 2021 — OCTOBER 08, 2021 person POST-TOUR: OCTOBER 20, 2021 — OCTOBER 26, 2021 PRE-TOUR RATE** Double: $1,595 Single: $2,395

POST-TOUR RATE*** Double: $3,995 Single: $5,295

*Special group rates; limited offer. Rates are per person based on double occupancy except where noted as Single, in U.S. dollars. Single availability limited. Internal airfare between Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan is included. Otherwise, airfare is not included.

**Pre-tour rate is per person based on double occupancy in U.S. dollars. Airfare not included.

***Post-tour rate is per person based on double occupancy except where noted as Single, in U.S. dollars. Single availability limited. Internal airfare from Cairo to Amman for the Post-Tour is included. Airfare otherwise not included.

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