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Classic
Egypt
9-Day
Tour & Cruise |
March 1-9, March 29-April 6,
April 26-May 4,
May 10-18, June 8-16, July 19-27, August 23-31, October 4-12,
October 11-19,
October 25-November 2, November 1-9, November 22-30,
November 29-December 7, 2008,
January 3-11, January
17-25,
January 31-February 8, February 14-22,
2009
Cairo, Luxor, Aswan,
Memphis, Nile Cruise
from a Christian Perspective
Introduction to
Biblical Egypt
Day 1:
Departure
Our
life-changing journey begins this evening as we board our overnight
flight to Cairo, Egypt.
Day
2: Cairo
We arrive in the land of the Pharaohs, Jacob, Joseph and Israel during
the famine! Upon arrival at the airport we meet our guide and are
immediately transported into Cairo, the capital of Egypt. We transfer to
our hotel to settle in and start soaking up the atmosphere of this
exciting city.
Day 3 • Memphis, Sakkara
We
enjoy a day of touring in and around Cairo
with a short bus ride to
Memphis. Founded around 3,100 BC, Memphis is the legendary city of
Menes, the King who united Upper and Lower Egypt. From a Biblical
perspective, Memphis is most likely where Abraham lied to Pharaoh about
his wife Sarah being his sister and where Joseph served as second in
command. While in Memphis we will view a very large and well preserved
statue of Ramses II. Next is
Sakkara which is one of the most extensive archaeological sites in
Egypt! Sakkara is dominated by the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, which
goes back to 2700 BC. It is one of the oldest stone structures in the
world! Time will be allowed this afternoon for those who wish to
visit one of Cairo's famous perfume factory stores.
Day 4 • Transfer to Luxor, Nile Cruise
This
morning we transfer to the airport for our flight to
Luxor. Then we will visit the
Valley of the Kings (where many ancient pharaohs were buried) and the
famous Temple of Hatshepsut, the princess who perhaps pulled baby Moses
out of the Nile River. This temple may have been designed by Moses. We
re-embark for lunch, traveling to a PM at the famous Temple of Luxor,
which was founded in the reign of Amenhotep III, grandson of the pharaoh
of the Exodus. Dinner and overnight.
Nile Cruise Boat
Day 5 • Karnak, Esna to Edfu
After breakfast,
visits include the Temple of
Karnak (temple of the New Kingdom period) and the East Bank of the
Nile. It was during this period that the bondage and Exodus occurred.
Karnak second to Giza’s Pyramids, is one of Egypt’s most important
Pharaonic sites. Re-board our ship for lunch and continue sailing towards
Edfu, having dinner as we cross through the Esna lock. Overnight on
board.
Day 6 • Edfu,
Kom Ombo, Aswan
This
morning after breakfast we visit Edfu, the location of one of the best
preserved Egyptian Temples. This site was initially developed 1000 years
before Abraham came to Egypt! Lunch and sailing to Kom Ombo, where we
visit the remains of Kom Ombo Temple, situated on the riverside. Unlike
most, this temple is dedicated to two gods - the crocodile god of Sebek
and the solar god of war, Horus the Great.
Overnight on
board.
Day 7 • Aswan High Dam, Free Time, Abu Simbel Option
Our touring today is in and around the modern city of
Aswan. Included will be a visit the High Dam,
built from 1960 - 1971 and is a major factor in Egypt’s agricultural
success. We then also spend time at Philae Temple on the Isi-Island. This
complex was moved from up river due to the impending destruction upon the
completion of the High Dam. This afternoon we disembark for free time to
stroll through the city markets.
An optional (half day including flights) tour is also offered to
Abu Simbel, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the
"Nubian Monuments." Our Egyptologist guide will discuss the relevance
of this spectacular site from Egyptian history. We will also try to put
in perspective the long history of Egypt. Here we will visit the massive
temple of Pharaoh Rameses II, perhaps the greatest builder of temples in
ancient Egypt (13th Century BC) and a second one of Queen Nafertari,
Rameses's most beloved wife.
Overnight on
board.
Day 8
•
Cairo Pyramids & Tutankhamen’s
Treasures
An early morning flight back to Cairo will allow for a full day of touring the
wonders of the ancient world, some of which date back to 1000+ years prior
to Abraham. We spend time at one of the seven wonders of
the world- the pyramids.
Cheops, with an original height of 496 feet, is
the most colossal pyramid ever built. Today, we will also see the Sphinx
and tour the Egyptian Museum, location of Tutankhamen's treasures and
ancient remains.
Day
9: Homeward
After breakfast at the hotel we will go to the Cairo Airport for our
flight homeward.
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Price Per Person Double
Occupancy |
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Dates |
Approximate
Land & Air |
Land/Cruise Only |
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March |
$1988 |
$1365 |
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April, May |
$2162 |
$1375 |
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June,
July, August |
$2430 |
$1375 |
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October |
$2162 |
$1375 |
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November |
$2030 |
$1375 |
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January, February |
$2090 |
$1440 |
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Price Includes:
5 star Nile Cruise (4 nights and 3 meals per day), 5 star
lodging in Cairo, roundtrip air fare from NYC
(discount airfare available nation-wide), expert Biblical guides, admissions,
baggage handling, sightseeing, breakfast & dinner daily on land portion.
Not Included:
Air taxes, lunches on land portion, Egypt visa (U. S. Citizens - $20 at arrival airport) and gratuities.
Fuel charges and air taxes can be $300 or
more. Gratuities in Egypt are the responsibility of the individual and
approximately $9 per day (land portion) and $11 per day (cruise portion) should
be kept in reserve for this purpose.
Discount add-on air
available from anywhere in the U.S.
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