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Itinerary DAY 4 • Cairo • Explore Sakkara & Memphis DAY 6 • Cairo • Fly to Luxor • Karnak Temple

• Controversial Topic: Women’s rights in • Embark ship
Egyptian society After breakfast, we’ll depart for our flight to Luxor.

DAY 1 • Depart U.S. This morning, we’ll journey to Sakkara and Memphis, Upon arrival, we’ll set off to explore Karnak Temple’s
Depart today on your flight to Cairo, Egypt.
home to some of Egypt’s most famed pyramids, huge complex of shrines, built and enlarged over a
tombs, and ancient relics. Our discoveries begin in period of 1,300 years. Witness the massive Hypostyle

DAY 2 • Arrive in Cairo, Egypt Sakkara, a vast and ancient burial ground where Hall, walk through the Hall of Pillars, and see the
Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be met at the airport you’ll see the world’s oldest major stone structure, tallest obelisk in Egypt.
and assisted with your transfer to your hotel, where built to honor King Djoser of the third dynasty. You’ll
our Trip Experience Leader will be waiting to greet also visit the museum of Imhotep, one of the greatest Then we’ll transfer to the dock where our Nile river
you. If you began your discoveries early with our architects of Egyptian history, who crafted this ship awaits. For the next seven nights, the Nefertiti
optional Israel & Jordan: Jerusalem, Masada & the Dead temple. Then, we’ll continue to Memphis, where you’ll will carry us from one memorable site to the next and
Sea, Petra & Amman or New! Palestinian Discovery: visit the Statue of Ramses II, an eleven-meter-high give us an intimate look of life along the Nile. After
Ramallah, Jericho & Bethlehem pre-trip extensions, likeness of the third Pharaoh that was created 3,200 lunch onboard, we’ll have the afternoon free to get
you’ll meet your fellow travelers. After settling in, years ago. After returning to the hotel, you’ll meet a better acquainted with our ship, the crew, and the
we’ll take part in an orientation walk around the hotel local woman to discuss the Controversial Topic of Nile River cruise experience itself. Early this evening,
with our Trip Experience Leader. gather with your fellow travelers for the first of a
women’s rights in Egypt. nightly series of Port Talks, followed by a Welcome
InterContinental Cairo Semiramis or similar
B,L — InterContinental Cairo Semiramis or similar Dinner in the ship’s dining room.

DAY 3 • Cairo • Ancient Egypt conversation • DAY 5 • Cairo • Moez Street • Home- B,L,D — NefertitiSmall Ship

Egyptian Museum Hosted Dinner
After breakfast, gather for a briefing on your After breakfast we’ll discover Fatimid Cairo, or
upcoming trip. We’ll also hear an introduction to Medieval Cairo. Our first stop will be visits to two
ancient Egypt, which will help prepare us for our nearby mosques—the Sultan Hassan and Al-Rifa’i Watch this independent video to learn
first museum visit—the world-renowned Egyptian Mosques. Then we’ll depart via bus to Moez Street— more about this adventure
Museum, where we’ll stroll through the halls with our one of the oldest streets in Egypt—to stroll past the
Trip Experience Leader highlighting each historical ancient minarets, domes, and bazaars of this densely-
period of this ancient land. You may also wish to packed neighborhood. Our walk will conclude at
enter the Royal Mummies room for an additional fee the fabled Khan el-Khalili, a maze of narrow alleys
and view the “sleeping” Kings of ancient Egypt. This teeming with shops of glittering gold, colorful silks,
evening, enjoy some free time before sitting down to a and exotic spices. In the evening, we’ll savor authentic
Welcome Dinner at your hotel.
Egyptian cuisine at a Home-Hosted Dinner with a
B,D — InterContinental Cairo Semiramis or similar local family.
B,L,D — InterContinental Cairo Semiramis or similar
watch video

Meet the people who call Egypt home

A Family in Cairo : In the midst of our explorations of Cairo, we’ll get a glimpse
into everyday family life when we join one for Home-Hosted Dinner on Day 5. As
our hosts will be an upper-middle class family, we’ll gain a unique perspective of
what modern city life is like in sprawling Cairo—as well as provide an interesting
contrast to our more rural farmhouse discoveries, later on in the adventure.
A Local Farmer on the Nile : Get a true appreciation for daily country life along
the Nile as a local farmer shows us his animals and crops, then welcomes us
inside his family’s traditional mud-brick home for a home-cooked meal during
our A Day in the Life experience on Day 7. Here, we’ll experience a simpler, slower
pace as compared to our time in Cairo, yet no less fascinating. Perhaps you will
be enlisted to help prepare the family meal—such as koshari, a filling dish made
with chickpeas, rice, and noodles.
An Egyptian woman in Cairo : Meet one of two female speakers on Day 4 in Cairo
to discuss the Controversial Topic of women’s rights in Egyptian society. Both
speakers grew up in Cairo, but their parents hail from rural villages—often leading
to a cultural rift between the generations. As such, these women offer wide-ranging
perspectives which are sure to cast a personal light on the delicate subject matter.
On Day 6, revel in the majesty of Luxor Temple.

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