| Cost From: | $5895 |
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| Length: | 10 days |
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| Activity: | Small Boat & Yacht Cruising, Walking, Archaeology, Cultural Adventures |
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I have traveled on six continents in 40 years and this trip was the most superlative I’ve been on! My fellow trip members decided (after canvassing their trips) that WT is the only way to go!Susan Bertelsen
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The ultimate way to explore Italy—on foot! Discover jewel-like towns of the southern Tuscan countryside, from remarkable Siena to the enchanting villages of the sun-splashed Maremma, with its hidden coves and vineyards producing “super-Tuscan” wines.
Egypt is a glorious open-air museum of astounding temples and monuments, all raised to honor a colorful pantheon of gods. We take in the full measure of Egypt’s epic 5,000-year-long story from the Great Pyramids, a colossal testament to mankind’s quest for immortality, to the legendary Nile, where we cruise aboard the deluxe 40-cabin Sun Boat IV. The grand scale of the Temple of Karnak, the famed tomb of young Tutankhamen, and the haunting mortuary temple of Ramses the Great are among the wonders of our inspiring Nile journey. Our optional extensions bring us to Alexandria and fabled Petra, Jordan’s long-lost 2,000-year-old city carved into a cliff face.
$5895 (10-15 members)
$6295 (4-9 members)
Single supplement: $1575
Internal airfare: $500 (subject to change)
Alexandria Extension from: $1190
Petra & Dead Sea Extension from: $2595
Prices are for 2010 dates
Nov 12-21, 2010 Mohamed Ossama
Dec 17-26, 2010 Mohamed Ossama
Feb 4-13, 2011
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We take in the mesmerizing sight of the Great Pyramids and gaze at the enigmatic face of the Sphinx. At the incomparable Egyptian Museum, we examine the golden treasures of young King Tut’s tomb and view the astonishing mummies of the Royal Mummies Room. Our hotel is the historic Mena House Oberoi.
Flying to Luxor, we explore the Valley of the Kings and Queens and visit King Tutankhamen’s Tomb and the grand Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt’s only female Pharaoh. We explore the massive Karnak Temple, built on a scale to suit the gods, then embark on the 5-star Sun Boat IV, our luxurious home for four nights. We explore bewitching wonders like Edfu, the mammoth Greek-built temple dedicated to Horus, falcon-headed son of Osiris, majestic Philae, set on its own island, and Kom Ombo, with its crocodile-headed gods. We disembark at Aswan, where a felucca (traditional Nile sailboat) takes us among the cliffs, islands, and jagged rock outcrops that dominate the landscape.
We visit awesome Abu Simbel, where enormous statues of the empire-builder Ramses II were carved into towering cliffs. The faces of the statues look out over the Nile Valley, radiating power and warning invaders from the south. We then fly to Cairo to explore its Islamic monuments and the fascinating Khan El Khalili Bazaar, a maze of narrow streets with shops offering a myriad of crafts. Depart on Day 10.
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If you would like to extend your adventure, we offer the following options:
Days 1 to 2 (2 nights), Giza, Egypt
People love this place for a compelling reason—it’s literally right across from the Pyramids. When you look out your hotel room window, ...
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Day 3 (1 night), Luxor, Egypt
On the banks of the Nile and walking distance from the great Luxor Temple, the Winter Palace has an unbeatable location and fabulous views of ...
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Days 4 to 7 (4 nights), Nile River, Egypt
One of the nicest ships plying the Nile River, the 5-star Sun Boat IV is perfect for traveling this epic river. Its has 36 double staterooms and ...
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Days 8 to 9 (2 nights), Cairo, Egypt
Ideally located in Cairo’s central Giza district on the west bank of the Nile, this hotel is a welcoming oasis with a top-notch staff and ...
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Note: Listed above are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.
