Accompanied by an expert Egyptian guide, this singular 15-day small group journey through antiquity reveals a storied land’s treasures. In Cairo, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, the astounding Pyramids of Giza with their Great Sphinx and historic Old Cairo. Traveling to Abu Simbel for a fascinating three-night Lake Nasser cruise, see its imposing temples – the setting for a dramatic sound-and-light show – then sail on to ancient Nubia’s other outstanding temples: Amada, Wadi el-Seboua, New Kalabsha and Philae.

After touring Aswan’s massive dam, depart on a classic four-night Nile voyage, enjoying a sail aboard a traditional felucca and visiting Kom Ombo’s unusual temple and Edfu’s remarkably preserved Temple of Horus. Reaching Luxor, explore its awe-inspiring temple complexes. With two final nights in Cairo, tour the exotic Khan el-Khalili bazaar, Memphis’s open-air museum and splendid Sakkara.

Discover fabled “rose red” Petra, ancient Jerash and Amman with an optional 5-day/4-night post-tour Jordan extension.
 

Rate Includes:

• Round-trip air transportation from Chicago.
• 13 nights’ accommodations: six nights in Deluxe and Superior First Class hotels; seven nights aboard Deluxe and Superior First Class ships.
• 32 meals: 13 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 9 dinners.
• Extensive sightseeing as described, including all entrance fees.
• Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director.
• Private motorcoach transportation throughout your trip, including shore excursions.
• Luggage handling for one bag per person.
• Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers, airport and hotel porters, and all drivers.