EGYPT
Egypt has one of the longest histories of any country, tracing its heritage along the Nile Delta back to the 6th–4th millennia BCE. Considered a cradle of civilization, Ancient Egypt saw some of the earliest developments of writing, agriculture, urbanization, organized religion and central government. Iconic monuments such as the Giza Necropolis and its Great Sphinx, as well the ruins of Memphis, Thebes, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings, reflect this legacy and remain a significant focus of scientific and popular interest.
Mount Sinai
We will meet the Bedouins; climb the Mountain early in the morning to see the sunrise.
St. Catherine Monastery
We will see St. Catherine Monastery and the place of the burning bush seen by Moses. The monastery was built by Empress Consort Helena, mother of Constantine the Great, It is also the site for a relic from Napoleon Bonaparte.
Sharm El Sheikh
We will tour of the Heavenly Church by Isaac, a local Coptic Christian. You'll have some free time to go swim and snorkel in the Red Sea, and also parasail. Shopping and tour of the Noora Mosque in downtown Sharm.
Giza Pyramids and Sphinx
We will go to the Pyramids and Sphinx. We will also have a chance to ride a camel, with the Giza Pyramids behind us! We will visit the Papyrus Paper Institute and the Kartoush Bazaar. After dinner, we will attend the Pyramids Light Show.
Aswan and Nile River Cruise
We will visit the High Dam, Philae temple & unfinished Obelisk and will spend the night in Aswan.
Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples
We will sail to Kom Ombo and visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek & Haeroris in Kom Ombo. We will then sail to Edfu and visit the Horus Temple.
Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions
We will be sailing To Luxor Via Esna and visit the Luxor and Karnak Temples. We will also visit Valley of the Kings & Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (El-Deir El-Bahari).
Saqqara is an Egyptian village that contains ancient burial grounds of Egyptian royalty, serving as the necropolis for the ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis.
St. Catherine (on request)
Upon request, we could visit the Bedouin village in St. Catherine in South Sinai, at the foot of Mount Sinai. We will do humanitarian service, learn how to make bread, and meet and play with the families.