EGYPT October 6-18, 2021

Tour Host: Dr. A. Falk

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EGYPT / October 6-18, 2021 Deir el-Bahari

EGYPT October 6-18, 2021 Dr. David A. Falk, Ph.D., Research Associate, Vancouver School of Theology Oct 10 (Sun): Wadi-El-Natroun - Luxor Visit: Baramus or Makarius Monastery in Wadi El-Natroun I tell my students that you have not lived until you see Egypt. This and hear about monastic life and the Coptic Orthodox Church of Egypt. was true for the Greek philosophers who visited the pyramids in the Afternoon drive to . 5th century BC. And it remains true for those interested in the Bible. Lunch at a local restaurant and possible visit to Cave Church (Largest The Bible mentions Egypt 558 times and it is the most important cognate Church in the Middle East) if time allows. culture for our understanding of the biblical texts. Egypt has been part of the Evening drive to the airport. Flight to Luxor (Flight is yet to be confirmed) Bible’s story since the time of Abraham and it became a central point from Dinner and overnight in Luxor. (B,D) where Christianity spread out across Europe during the 2nd century AD.

I hold three masters degrees and earned my PhD in from the Oct 11 (Mon): Luxor Visit: and Luxor Temple University of Liverpool, where I apprenticed under famous Egyptologist Karnak Temple is the cult center of , No-Amon (Thebes) of the Kenneth A. Kitchen. I am currently a Research Associate at the Vancouver Bible. Here Thutmose III’s Annals record his famous battle at Megiddo and School of Theology where I study Egyptian culture and how it intersected ’s relief records the campaign of 925 BC against Israel and Judah. with early Israelite identity. My book, The in its Egyptian The temple is also home to the Egyptian text of the treaty of Ramesses and Context: An Illustrated Journey, shows how Egyptian material culture created Hatusili the Hittite ruler and the classic Hypostyle Hall. a visual language that paved the way for the tabernacle and the ark. The Pylon at Luxor temple contains reliefs of Ramesses II’s battle of Kadesh Through this tour, I will share my passion about Egypt’s wonders and and a portrayal of his tabernacle-like camp. the ways they connect to the culture and history of the Bible. Dinner and overnight in Luxor. (B,D)

Oct 12 (Tue): Luxor The Pyramid of Djoser Visit: Theban Necropolis The western side of Luxor is the burial ground of Thebes and includes the Valley of Kings (and Tut’s tomb), Deir el-Bahri (Hatshepsut’s funerary temple), and the Ramesseum, which features “Ozymandias,” and mud-brick storage facilities like those for which the Hebrews made bricks (Exodus 1:11). Dinner and overnight in Luxor. (B,D)

Oct 13 (Wed): Luxor Visit: Theban Necropolis, day two The Tombs of the Nobles include remarkable painted and carved scenes. In the Tomb of Rekhmire we will see the famous scene in which foreigners are forced to make bricks. Medinet Habu is one of the best preserved temples of the New Kingdom and contains the renowned panorama of the Sea Peoples (including the Philistines) invasion of Egypt. Dinner and overnight in Luxor. (B,D)

Oct 14 (Thu): Dendereh and Abydos Visit: Dendereh and Abydos Temples. Abydos is the sacred city of Osiris and where nearly every built a memorial chapel. The most impressive is that of Seti I that is also the best Tour Itinerary: preserved temple from Pharaonic Egypt. The famous Abydos King list is recorded here. Dinner and overnight in Abydos. (B,D) Oct 6 (Wed): Depart from US

Oct 7 (Thu): Arrive Cairo Airport Our representative will meet you before immigration, customs and baggage claim, with a “FAM TRIP-TUTKU” sign. He will help you with your visas and customs check. Transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight. (D)

Oct 08 (Fri): Cairo Visit: Giza Pyramids & Cairo Museum The great pyramids and sphinx are among the seven wonders of the world, and a highlight of any visit to Egypt. If it is opened, we may visit the museum. The Cairo Museum is home to many great works of art and historical significance, such the Merneptah (Israel) stela, and Tutankhamun’s treasures. Dinner and overnight in Cairo. (B,D)

Oct 09 (Sat): Cairo Visit: Sakkara and Dahshur pyramid sites and Memphis At Sakkara we can see the first pyramid, the Step Pyramid of Djoser. The Dahshur Pyramids precede the Giza group and allow one to see the evolution of the pyramid. These necropoli were the burial grounds for the kings and elite of the nearby capital, Memphis. At Memphis we will visit an outdoor museum that includes a colossal statue of Ramesses II. Karnak Temple Dinner and overnight in Cairo. (B,D)

EGYPT / October 6-18, 2021 LAND & AIR

$4,990 Per Person in Double Room $890 Single Room Supplement

LAND ONLY

$3,490 Per Person in Double Room Single Room Supplement Medinet Habu $890

Oct 15 (Fri): Minya INCLUDING Visit: Beni Hassan and Tell el-Amarna The tombs of Beni Hassan were made for the governors of the Hare in middle Egypt. Khnumhotep II’s tomb includes the celebrated scene showing • Round-trip International flights from New York JFK Airport, foreigners (Amorites) arriving in the area. Amarna is where the “Amarna letters” or Chicago, or Houston, or Washington DC, or Boston, or Los were discovered and was home to Akhenaten’s short-lived capital dedicated to Angeles, or Atlanta, or Miami, or San Francisco, based on Turkish Aten. Tombs and temples can be visited. Dinner and Overnight in Minya. (B,D) Airlines Economy Class. Oct 16 (Sat): Meidum and Cairo • Cairo-Luxor domestic flight. Visit: Meidum pyramid The Meidum pyramid was built possibly by Senferu or Huni just before the • Sightseeing as per the itinerary. two pyramids at Dahshur. Dinner and overnight in Cairo. (B,D) • 3 Nights at 5 star Mena House Hotel in Cairo (or similar)

Oct 17 (Sun): The • 4 Nights at 5 star Steigenberger Palace Hotel in Luxor (or similar) Visit: and Bubastis Tanis is the Delta capital after Pi-Ramesses (Rameses/Raamses of Gen 47:11 • 1 Night at 3 star House of Life Hotel in Sohag (or similar) & Exod 1:11 & 12:37) was abandoned around 1130 B.C. Many of the statues, • 3 Nights at 5 star Le Meridian Airport Hotel Cairo (or similar) inscribed blocks and remains at Tanis came from Pi-Ramesses. Bubastis (Pi-besethet of Ezek 30:17) was the capital of the 22nd Dynasty and Shishak • Daily breakfast and 11 dinners. its founder. Time allowing, we will pass by Tell el-Retabeh (Pithom) and Tell el-Maskhuta (Succoth). Dinner and overnight in Cairo. (B,D) • Entrance fees to all archeological sites incuded in the program.

Oct 18 (Mon): Departure • English-speaking licensed tour guide throughout the itinerary. Transfer to Cairo Airport for flight back to USA. End of services. • Transfers & transportation by private A/C motorcoach based on the size of the group. Notes: • Portage for one piece of luggage at the hotels. 1- Requested domestic flights in Egypt can’t be guaranteed until we receive your registration (deposit payment and passport information). • Guide wireless headset system. Registration link is at the back of our brochure and also at our website. • Tips to guide, drivers and hotels staff. 2- If the Grand Egyptian Museum has officially opened, an attempt will be made to include it in the program. If we are able to visit, there may be additional charges to see certain sections of the museum.

3- The Mummies’ Chamber that is currently located in the Egyptian Myseum EXCLUDING will be moved from the Egyptian Museum to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. This is a different museum, other than the new Grand • Lunches and drinks. Egyptian Museum and is located near Old Coptic Cairo. The ticket for such musuem is not included in the quotation. • Egypt Visa ($25)- Subject to increase if applied by the government. • Personal expenses, any other item which is not included above. Ramesseum • Entrance fees for tombs inside the Pyramids & Mummy room at Egyptian Museum & Luxor. • Charges for camera permit at museums and some sites.

PAYMENT PROCEDURE

– $200 per person Deposit : February 10, 2021 – Full Payment : July 7, 2021 Cancellation Penalty: – 90–60 days prior to departure : No Penalty – 59–45 days prior to departure : 25% – 44–30 days prior to departure : 50% – 29–15 days prior to departure : 75% – 14 days & After : No refund

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