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Itinerary the ages at the Sphinx, enigmatic guardian of the Giza DAY • Optional hot air balloon ride • Esna
Plateau. Then, enjoy free time to explore on your own & Temple of Khnum • Begin Nile cruise
before we regroup for dinner at a local restaurant. This morning, you may elect to rise early for an
DAY 1 • Depart U.S. B,L,D — Cairo Marriott Hotel or similar optional balloon ride over the Nile’s west bank.
Fly overnight from the U.S. to Cairo, Egypt. Then, we’ll regroup and drive south to Esna, where
DAY 5 • Fly to Luxor • Karnak Temple • we’ll visit the Temple of Khnum before embarking
DAY 2 • Arrive Cairo, Egypt Home-Hosted Dinner our Nile river-yacht. As our dahabeya, a traditional
Upon arrival, an O.A.T. representative will meet you After breakfast, we fly to Luxor. Upon arrival, we’ll Egyptian vessel, glides silently across the Nile’s
at the airport and escort you to your historic hotel explore the Temple of Karnak, one of the most timeless waters, we’ll enjoy our first onboard lunch,
where you’ll meet your Trip Experience Leader and important ancient sites in all of Egypt. This evening, and then begin our romantic journey along the Nile
fellow travelers, including those who took the Sacred we’ll enjoy a Home-Hosted Dinner with a local this afternoon. Our destination is Higz, a small village
Landmarks of Israel: Jerusalem, Masada & The Dead Sea Egyptian family. along the Nile’s east bank, where we’ll take a village
or Jordan: The King’s Highway from Amman to Petra B,L,D — Winter Palace Hotel or similar walk and watch the sun setting over the Nile.
pre-trip extensions. B,L,D — Asiyaver-yacht or Aida, Amunet, or Aton river-yachts
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Please note: Many flights from the United States arrive in DAY 6 • Valley of the Kings • Controversial
Cairo late at night. You may choose to arrive a day early to Topic: Divorce in Egypt with local divorcee • DAY • Cruise to Edfu • Discover Edfu Temple
settle in before your adventure begins. Please call for details. Explore Luxor Temple After breakfast, we enjoy a scenic five-hour cruise to
Cairo Marriott Hotel or similar This morning, we’ll visit the Valley of the Kings. Edfu, a town on the west bank of the Nile that is home
Our walking tour includes a visit to the tomb of to the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt. Then, we’ll
DAY 3 • Visit Egyptian Museum • Tutankhamen, followed by a visit to the domed house
Controversial Topic: Women’s rights in where archaeologist Howard Carter lived when he
Egyptian society discovered the untouched burial chamber of the boy-
After breakfast, we’ll visit the Egyptian Museum, king in 1922. We’ll also visit the Temple of Queen Watch this independent video to learn
home to the greatest Pharaonic treasures in the world. Hatshepsut, built for Egypt’s first known female more about this adventure
Following lunch at a traditional Egyptian restaurant, monarch. Then, we’ll discuss the Controversial Topic
we’ll discuss the Controversial Topic of women’s of divorce in Egypt before visiting Luxor Temple, a
rights in Egypt. Enjoy a cocktail reception and a center of power for Egypt’s mighty pharaohs over a
Welcome Dinner this evening. nearly 1,500-year period. Later, we’ll enjoy dinner at
B,L,D — Cairo Marriott Hotel or similar a local restaurant near Luxor’s local market, where
we can explore the shops or sit down at a café to
DAY 4 • Visit the Pyramids of Giza sip mint tea.
After breakfast, we drive out to Giza to behold the B,L,D — Winter Palace Hotel or similar
Great Pyramids, including the 4,500-year-old Great
Pyramid of Khufu. We can ponder another mystery for watch video

Meet the people who call
Egypt home

Cairo Local : While in Cairo on Day 3, you’ll meet a
local woman to discuss the Controversial Topic of
women’s rights in Egyptian society, and how the
role of women in Egyptian society has gradually
evolved. We’ll gain a deeper understanding of gender
inequality and the forms of discrimination that Egyptian women face in their
daily lives.
Local Farmer : During our Nile cruise, we’ll spend NEW A Day in the Life of a
fellaheen (farmer) on Besaw Island on Day 9. We’ll learn how he raises crops and
have lunch with his family in their home.
Nubian People : During our stay in Abu Simbel on Day 12, we’ll
discuss the Controversial Topic of Nubian rights in Egypt with a Nubian
man, one of 100,000 Nubians displaced during the construction of the
Aswan High Dam.

We’ll travel on camelback to discover the Monastery of St. Simeon on Day 14.

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