Egypt & the Eternal Nile

November 22, 2021 - December 6, 2021

Accompanied by an expert Egyptian guide, this 15-day small group journey through antiquity reveals a storied land’s treasures. In Cairo, visit the acclaimed Egyptian Museum, Memphis’s open-air museum, splendid Sakkara, and the astounding Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. Travel to Abu Simbel for a fascinating 3-night Lake Nasser cruise, see its imposing temples – the setting for a dramatic sound-and-light show – then, sail on to see ancient Nubia’s other outstanding temples: Amada, Wadi el-Seboua, New Kalabsha, and Philae. After touring Aswan’s massive dam, depart on a classic 4-night Nile voyage. Enjoy a sail aboard a traditional felucca and visit Kom Ombo’s unusual temple and Edfu’s remarkably preserved Temple of Horus. Reaching Luxor, explore its awe-inspiring temple complexes. With 2 final nights in Cairo, tour the exotic Khan el-Khalili bazaar and historic Old Cairo. Discover fabled “rose red” Petra, ancient Jerash, and Amman with an optional 5-day/4-night post-tour Jordan extension.