Bowers Museum and Joy Travel International Present: Egypt: The Royal Tour Private access to The Great Pyramid and the Great Sphinx Plus archaeological sites, new excavations and much more. October 07 – October 19, 2017 Led by: Fadel Gad This tour will take you beyond the beaten tourist path to visit hidden archeological sites not accessible to the general public. This will include a private and exclusive visit to the Great Pyramid interior and the Great Sphinx plus a private visit to new excavations at East and West Bank of Luxor City. Private access to these sites is essential as it will gives you valuable knowledge of Egyptian Antiquities. We hope you join us in this unique opportunity to visit Egypt, one of the most fascinating destinations in the world. Tour Itinerary: SAT OCT 07 DAY 1 – USA SAT OCT 14 DAY 8 – Aby Dos Depart USA Morning drive through the exquisite lush green countryside to the majestic city of Abydos, located SUN OCT 08 DAY 2 – Aswan north of Luxor. On the way, visit the temple of Arrive in Aswan & transfer to hotel. Goddess Hathour, goddess of love, music and art. This El Salam Hotel temple has the early astrological signs carved on its ceiling. After lunch, visit the Temple of Osiris. This MON OCT 09 DAY 3 – Aswan temple has the best wall colored reliefs. It was Morning flight to Abu Simbel to visit the colossal rock- dedicated to god Osiris. Behind the temple there is a cut temple of Ramses II & the exquisite temple he built pre-historic mysterious small temple, believed to be for his wife, Nefertari. After lunch, sail by feluccas to the tomb of God Osiris. the Elephantine Island, home of God Khnum, one of the House of Life Hotel (B, L, D) creator gods. Visit the excavations & the German Institute Open Air Museum. SUN OCT 15 DAY 9 – CAIRO Cataract Hotel (B, L, D) Drive into the countryside to visit the Pyramids of Dahshur, the Red Pyramid & the Bent Pyramid of TUE OCT 10 DAY 4 – Aswan Pharaoh Senefro, Khufu’s father. After lunch at Visit to the temple of Isis on Philae Island. This temple Saqqara Palm Club, visit the Step Pyramid in Saqqara. is one of the key sights along the Nile as it was dedicated Menahouse Hotel (B, L, D) to the mother Goddess Isis who gave birth to Horus on this island. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk & the granite quarries. MON OCT 16 DAY 10 – CAIRO Nile Cruise (B, L, D) Spend the day on the Giza Plateau visiting the Great Pyramid, the Great Sphinx and the Solar Boat. WED OCT 11 DAY 5 – NILE CRUISE Menahouse Hotel (B, L, D) Early morning sail to Kom Ombo. After breakfast visit the temple of Kom Ombo dedicated to the gods, Sobek & WED OCT 17 DAY 11 – CAIRO Horus. Continue sailing to Edfu. After lunch, horse Stroll through history up the 16th century Street of the buggies will roll you through the ancient city of Edfu to Tentmakers, through the 10th century Fatimid city with the temple of Horus & his consort Hathor. This temple its medieval houses, inns and marketplaces. Experience was dedicated to the reunion of the gods & goddesses. Al-Azhar, the oldest functioning university in the world. Nile Cruise (B, L, D) Spend the evening shopping or enjoying an elaborately- served tea in the famous Cairo Suq, Khan el-Khalili’s age- THU OCT 12 DAY 6 – NILE CRUISE old outdoor market. Early morning sail to the city of Luxor. Afternoon visit Menahouse Hotel (B, L, D) to the temple of Karnak & the temple of Luxor, dedicated to god Amen & goddess Mut. TUE OCT 18 DAY 12 - CAIRO Nile Cruise (B, L, D) Spend the morning viewing the Egyptian Museum’s famous collection of King Tutankhamen as well as the treasures FRI OCT 13 DAY 7 – NILE CRUISE from the Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, and New Kingdom. Drive to the West Bank of Luxor City. Visit the Valley of Enjoy an authentic Egyptian lunch in downtown Cairo. the Kings, containing the exquisite tombs of the New After lunch, visit Coptic Cairo including the famous Abu Kingdom Pharaohs, the Valley of the Queens, & the Valley Sirga Church where the Holy Family were hidden and the of the Nobles. By special permission from the Egyptian Hanging Church, the Seat of the Coptic Orthodox Pope Antiquities Organization, visit several tombs not open to of Alexandria. Both churches were built between the 4th the general public. In the afternoon, lunch at the historic and 5th century AD. courtyard of the venerable Sheikh Ali Restaurant, Menahouse Hotel (B, L, D) watering hole of all renowned Egyptologists, including Howard Carter. Following lunch, we visit the great THU OCT 19 DAY 13 GIZA - USA mortuary temples of Hatshepsut, Ramses II, & Ramses Early morning flight to USA. III, as well as the ancient village of Dier el Medina with its extraordinary tombs of the ordinary workers who For more information please contact us at: PH (310) 313 2588 | Cell (310) 999 3798 built the temples. [email protected] Nile Cruise (B, L, D) www.joytravelinternational.com Tour Cost: $4,590 Land arrangements & domestic flights within Egypt $5290 Land arrangements, domestic flights within Egypt, & international flights from most major US cities $950 Single room occupancy supplement Tour Includes: Deluxe Nile Cruise, all meals included Guest Lecturers and English speaking tour guide Deluxe accommodations in first class hotels Meals as specified in the itinerary Domestic flights in Egypt All transfers to and from Egypt airports All site fees Bottled water Tour Leader: Fadel Gad Fadel Gad, noted Egyptologist and President and Founder of Joy Travel International, has been leading educational tours to Egypt and other countries for more than 20 years. Originally from Memphis, the first capitol of Egypt, he received his Master’s degree in Archaeology, Ancient Egyptology, and Islamic Art at the Cairo University. He served as an Archaeologist of Antiquities in Egypt for many years. His field experience includes excavations in Fostat, Saqqara, Cellia, and the Monastery of Abo Henes. His comprehensive knowledge of ancient Egypt has enabled him to fill lecture halls as well as participate in broadcast programs where he speaks about a myriad of topics including Egyptian mythology and the ancient Egyptian concept of gods and goddesses. Fadel most recently served as Executive Producer for specials on Egyptian archaeology for public television. Extension: THU OCT 19 Day 1 Cairo - Fayoum Drive to Wadi Al-Hitan (the valley of the Wales) to explore fossils of many different kind of sea species in the middle of the desert. Wadi Al-Hitan is the most important site in the world to demonstrate one of the iconic changes that make up the record of life on Earth: the evolution of the whales. It portrays vividly their form and mode of life during their transition from land animals to a marine existence. It exceeds the values of other comparable sites in terms of the number, concentration and quality of its fossils, and their accessibility and setting in an attractive and protected landscape. Overnight at Lazib-in Hotel http://www.lazibinn.com/fayoum FRI OCT 20 Day 2 Fayoum - Bahariya Morning Drive to Bahariya Oases. Lunch upon arrival. Afternoon visit to the site of the largest Dinosaurs ever been found. End the day at Gabal El Ingliez, also known as Black Mountain, it takes its name from a WWI lookout post. From here Captain Williams, a British officer, monitored the movements of Libyan Senussi tribesmen. At the top are the modest remains of Captain William's lookout post. But the real reason to come here is for the fantastic panoramic views, which roll out across the oasis and to the desert beyond. Here we will watch the sunset for the most atmospheric experience. A dirt track winds up to a plateau near the top, from there a footpath leads across the ridge to the summit. Qasr El Bawiti Hotel SAT OCT 21 Day 3 Bahariya - Farafra Morning drive to the black Desert. After lunch in the Crystal Desert we continue our drive to the White Desert. Dinner at the White Desert Bedouin style with music and dance around campfire. Drive to Farafra and check into your Hotel. Hotel Badawiya. SUN OCT 22 Day 4 Farafra - Cairo Drive back to Cairo Hotel El Salam MON OCT 23 Day 5 Cairo - USA Extension tour cost: $1250 per person in double room $300 single room supplement REGISTRATION FORM: To register, please fill out this form and return it with a PHOTOCOPY OF YOUR PASSPORT and your $500 per person deposit to the address below. 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