Egypt is adventure country par excellence and on this unusual journey we visit the rarely visited Western Desert with its sea of shifting sand dunes extending to the Libyan border. Returning to civilization, colossal pyramids and labyrinthian tombs inspire exploration in the grand tradition of Lawrence of Arabia or Indiana Jones. A four day cruise on the Upper Nile from Abu Simbel to Aswan reveals less visited temples and tombs. Our ship, the M.S.Kasr Ibrim, combines traditional luxury with present-day comfort. On this journey it is the Egypt hidden behind the national treasures and natural wonders that we explore: the quiet, stark beauty of the desert, the traditional culture of the villages, the juxtaposition of Egypt’s rich monumental history and the modern urban sprawls of Cairo and Alexandria, and the astounding hospitality of Egyptians. Our study leader Mahmoud Ashref Mohamed Abdel Salam Khodier, Egyptologist and naturalist guide, will introduce us to the many layers of Egypt as we tour must-see sites and explore an Egypt that few are privileged to experience.

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