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Seeing ancient Egyptian pyramids is the stuff of dreams. With A&K, take in Mycerinus, Chephren and the
Great Pyramid — the last of which is the only survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World —
while riding a camel across the sands of the Giza Plateau.
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Once the ancient city of Thebes, Luxor is an open air-museum with an embarrassment of riches. A&K
takes you to its most exquisite sites, including the Temple of Luxor, Colonnade of Amenhotep III and this
striking Temple of Hatshepsut, among the achievements of Egypt’s first female pharaoh.
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What does it mean to travel with the most knowledgeable and experienced Egyptologists? Find out with
renowned A&K Egyptologists who decipher hieroglyphics, enlighten you with Egyptian mythology and
walk you through some of the world’s most remarkable places.
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A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Valley of the Kings is the famed burial ground of many legendary
pharaohs, including the “boy king” Tutankhamun. Join your A&K Egyptologist as you explore this ancient
valley and King Tut’s storied tomb as well as the opulent resting place of Seti I.
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Look forward to a four-night Nile River cruise aboard ‘Sanctuary Sunboat IV.’ Imagine cruising in total
comfort on an elegant river ship known for its high-touch service, all while visiting historic sites on the east
and west banks of the legendary Nile.
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During your Nile River cruise, stop at “the hill of gold” to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to
Haroeris (the sun god) and Sobek (the crocodile god). Your A&K Egyptologist leads the way and explains
the significance of its mummified crocodiles and why Sobek was believed to be the creator of the world.
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At Egypt’s southern frontier, Aswan was once a military fortress and its quarries provided the granite for
countless sculptures and obelisks. After visits to Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk, sail the
Aswan Islands on a Felucca, taking in some of the most beautiful and languorous stretches of the Nile.
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Days exploring the ancient treasures on the banks of the Nile are balanced with relaxing, leisurely
moments aboard modern ‘Sanctuary Sun Boat IV.’ Imagine gliding in comfort through desert landscapes,
perhaps sipping a cool cocktail on the sun deck while enjoying an impromptu talk with your Egyptologist.
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At the southern tip of Egypt, Abu Simbel is famed for its colossal temples. See one of its finest, the twin
temples of Ramses II and his wife, Queen Nefertari. Your Egyptologist directs you to its 70-foot-tall
statues and tells the incredible story of moving the entire site to save it from floodwaters.
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There are 130 pyramids in Egypt and you’ll see the very first: The Step Pyramid of Djoser in the Sakkara.
It’s design arguably influenced all that followed and the entire site with its hundreds of tombs is the
subject of a new Netflix documentary, “Secrets of the Sakkara Tomb.”
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Cairo is as essential part of the story of Egypt. Spend time at the Egyptian Museum of Cairo with its
spectacular collection of Pharaonic antiquities. Upon its anticipated opening, you’ll also explore the new
Grand Egyptian Museum at Giza, which will claim the largest collection of artifacts from ancient Egypt.
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In Cairo, A&K offers you the chance to see the places highest on your list. Design Your Day with options
that include exploring Coptic Cairo and the church where the Holy Family stayed, and visiting Islamic
Cairo with its Khan el-Khalili Bazaar.