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Monasteries of the Lonely Desert: A Red Sea Cruise
Destination:
Africa & Middle East
Countries:
Egypt, Jordan
Travel Style:
Small Ship Ocean & Adventure Cruises
Departure Dates:
12/18/2008, 1/1/2009, 1/5/2009, 1/19/2009, 2/2/2009, 2/12/2009, 2/16/2009
On this journey by land and sea, stand at sites where ancient Egyptians honored their gods, the Jewish patriarchs witnessed miracles and Christian monastics followed in the footsteps of saints. Your voyage will take you to the burial places of the pharaohs and to monasteries that have withstood invaders for 16 centuries. Cruise the Red Sea aboard the luxury yacht MS Monet, which offers 31 outside cabins and a congenial environment for days of discovery. Nights on land will be spent in 5-star hotels, as you visit ancient Thebes at Luxor and the majestic Petra. You may choose dates that follow this route in either direction and may add a Pre-tour or Post-tour to Cairo, Memphis and Giza.
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Rates from:
3595.00
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Unforgettable Egypt & Nile River Cruise
Destination:
Africa & Middle East
Countries:
Egypt
Travel Style:
Small Ship Ocean & Adventure Cruises
Departure Dates:
10/27/2009
This voyage begins in Cairo, then follows the lush path of the Nile deep into upper Egypt on the new and luxurious river cruise ship Jaz Legacy. Cruise to Luxor, Edfu and other sites where Egyptians and then Greeks built monuments of stone that would withstand the ages. Return to Cairo for a visit to coastal Alexandria, center of ancient learning, and the grand finale, the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. An Egyptologist guide will accompany your small group, and Diane Rehm, host of public radio’s The Diane Rehm Show, will lead on-board discussions that will range wide.
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Rates from:
4695.00
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