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This singular journey through antiquity reveals a storied land’s many treasures. Your small group of no more than 24 travelers accompanied by an expert Egyptian guide begins its 15-day immersion in Egypt’s unsurpassed historic atmosphere in Cairo and its environs. Tour the acclaimed Egyptian Museum, the astounding Pyramids of Giza guarded by their enigmatic Great Sphinx, and historic Old Cairo. Traveling to Abu Simbel, embark on a fascinating three-night Lake Nasser cruise through ancient Nubia. Visit the massive Abu Simbel temple complex overseen by the colossal statues of Ramses II, and watch a dramatic sound-and-light show.
After stopping to admire the outstanding temples at Amada, Wadi el-Seboua, and New Kalabsha, tour the massive Aswan High Dam, an engineering marvel, and explore the Temples of Philae. Then depart from Aswan on a classic four-night Nile voyage, enjoying a leisurely sail aboard a traditional felucca along the way, and visiting Kom Ombo’s unusual temple and Edfu’s Temple of Horus, Egypt’s best-preserved temple. Cruise on to Luxor, the world’s “greatest open-air museum,” to explore its wonders: the awe-inspiring Luxor and Karnak temple complexes, the haunting Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens, the impressive Temple of Hatshepsut and the massive Colossi of Memnon. Returning to Cairo for two nights, tour the exotic Khan el-Khalili bazaar and the open-air museum at Memphis, Egypt’s first capital. Continue on to splendid Sakkara, royalty’s burial site for 3,000 years. Discover fabled rose-red Petra, ancient Jerash, and Amman with an optional 5-day/4-night post-tour Jordan extension.
Day 2 - Cairo, Egypt
Day 3 - Cairo
Day 4 - Cairo
Day 5 - Cairo | Abu Simbel | Lake Nasser Cruise
Day 6 - Lake Nasser Cruising - Kasr Ibrim | Amada | Wadi el-Seboua
Day 7 - Lake Nasser Cruising - Wadi el-Seboua | Valley of the Lions | Aswan
Day 8 - Disembark | Aswan | Embark Nile Cruise ship
Day 9 - Nile River Crusing - Kom Ombo | Edfu | Luxor
Day 10 - Nile River Cruising - Luxor | West Bank
Day 11 - Nile River Cruising - Luxor | East Bank
Day 12 - Disembark | Luxor
Day 13 - Luxor | Cairo
Day 14 - Cairo
Day 15 - Depart for home city
Base Price: from $5,997* (air and taxes included) per person, based on double occupancy. Please note, due to a recent airline tax increase, this price is higher than the price published in the brochure.
- Additional solo supplement of $1,395.
- *Pricing dependent on departure city; Airline fees and taxes subject to change.
- Air upgrades may be available. Contact Odysseys Unlimited directly at (888) 370-6765 for options.
Inclusions:
- 13 nights accommodations: 6 nights in Deluxe and Superior First Class hotels; 7 nights aboard Deluxe and Superior First Class ships.
- 13 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 9 dinners including a Farewell Dinner.
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- Tar Heel Travel is a member exclusive perk.
- There must be one Carolina Alumni member in a room. Membership is open to anyone. Learn more.
- By reserving on this tour, you agree to the terms and conditions specific to this tour which are set by the tour operator. This information can be found in the tour brochure.
- The Carolina Alumni Travel Office and tour operator reserve the right to to decline or accept a reservation should a person's health, mental condition, physical infirmity or attitude jeopardize the operation of the tour or the rights, welfare, or enjoyment of other participants. Refunds will be made in accordance with the cancellation policy listed in the tour brochure.
- Please contact us if you have questions about this trip or group travel. We're happy to help in any way we can.
- Phone: (877) 962-3980 (If we are unable to answer your call, please leave a detailed message with your name, phone number and email.)
- Email: travel@unc.edu
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