Legends of the Nile
Fall for Egypt’s eternal allure on this exciting, 10-night adventure! Revel in the magnificence of ancient Egypt guided by a licensed, expert Egyptologist who accompanies you on all excursions. Enjoy five nights in Cairo, one night in Luxor and a four-night, deluxe Nile cruise on this small-group experience. You’ll wonder at the majestic Great Pyramids of Giza and step inside the atmospheric tombs of King Tutankhamen and Nefertari in the Valleys of the Kings and Queens. Stroll through the awe-inspiring Temples of Luxor and Karnak, take in glittering burial treasures at the Egyptian Museum and marvel at the colossal Great Temple of Ramses II carved out of a mountain in Abu Simbel. In Cairo, visit its venerable mosques, Coptic churches and colorful bazaar. You’ll also learn how antiquities are preserved with special access at the Oriental Institute’s Chicago House in Luxor. This active program features four flights within Egypt!