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Wonders of Egypt

WONDERS OF EGYPT

Although there are many exceptional ancient monuments in Egypt, the Great Pyramid is probably the best known and most associated with ancient Egypt. Built by the 4th Dynasty Pharaoh, Khufu (also known by the Greek name Cheops), it is the first of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one to survive. An engineering feat of immense proportions, the Great Pyramid of Cheops stood for more than 4000 years as the tallest building in the world. It stands approximately 146 metres high and covers 13 acres of land.

South of the pyramids at Giza, sits an enormous creature with the head of a human and the body of a lion. The Great Sphinx is a national symbol of Egypt and has inspired a wealth of speculation. The Sphinx faces the sunrise, and the lion was likely a solar symbol in ancient culture. The human head (thought to represent the pharaoh) on the lion’s body symbolized power and might, controlled by the intelligence of the pharaoh. With a body 72 metres in length and a face four metres wide, the Great Sphinx is believed to be the most immense stone sculpture ever made by humankind.

Our encounters with the wonders of Egypt will take us to the famous pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, as well as a cruise on the Nile River.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Camel ride around The Pyramids
• Khan El Khahlili Bazaar
• Sail a felucca on the Nile
• Valley of the Kings
• Temple of Karnak

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FACT FILE
• Daily Breakfast and most other meals
• Qualified English-speaking local guides
• All domestic transportation by private vehicle
• All internal flights
• Entrance fees to monuments

Tour Information
Cost:	Per person, double occupancy 2008 :US$ 2325 2009 :US$ 2475 (approx) Single supplement :US$ 885
Length:	10 Days
Limit:	16 Participants
Start:	Cairo
End:	Cairo
Deposit:	US$ 500/C$ 500 per person
Note:	Price includes all internal flights. If you are a single traveler who is willing to share, we can try to match you up with an appropriate roommate. However, if we are unsuccessful, please be advised that the single supplement will apply.
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Tour Host : Hema Mounir

An Egyptologist by profession, Hema also has a degree in psychology and social work and, of course, a passion for travel. After travelling through Europe and spending five years living in Canada and the United States, Hema returned to her home city of Cairo. She has been guiding and sharing her love of Egyptology since 1983.

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Tour Itinerary
Day 1	Arrive Cairo
Day 2	Cairo (Sphinx, Giza, Memphis & Sakkara)
Day 3	Cairo
Day 4	Cairo (Medieval city)
Day 5	Cairo-Aswan
Day 6	Aswan-Kom Ombo-Edfu
Day 7	Edfu-Luxor
Day 8	Luxor
Day 9	Luxor-Cairo
Day 10	Cairo-Departure