Sacred Egypt Journey 2025
Travel with Monroe Institute faculty and Egyptologist Ahmed Nour on a 13-day educational journey through Egypt’s most significant archaeological and cultural landmarks. This program combines guided exploration, in-depth historical context, and time for personal reflection, offering a well-rounded understanding of both ancient and modern Egypt.
Experience private entry to the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx before they open to the public, explore Sakkara’s Step Pyramid and Serapeum, and sail the Nile on a three-night cruise visiting temples at Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor. The itinerary also includes Philae Island, the sacred temples of Abydos and Dendera, and a private visit to the tomb of Seti I in the Valley of the Kings. Cultural highlights include time in the Nubian Village, Cairo’s Coptic Quarter, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and the Khan el Khalili market.
Accommodations are in 5-star hotels, with five nights in Cairo, two in Aswan, three aboard the Nile cruise with full board, and two in Luxor. Breakfast and dinner are included daily, along with all in-country transportation and domestic flights. All visits are guided in English by Ahmed Nour, whose expertise brings depth and clarity at every site.
Highlights of Your Experience
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Private entry to the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx before they open to the public
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Guided exploration of Sakkara, the Serapeum, and the Step Pyramid of Zoser
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Visit to Philae Island, dedicated to the goddess Isis
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Cultural experience in the Nubian Village with camel ride and optional drumming session
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Three-night Nile cruise visiting Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor Temple by night
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Day trip to Abydos and Dendera, including the Flower of Life engraving in the Osirion
-
Private visit to the tomb of Seti I in the Valley of the Kings
-
Exploration of Cairo’s Coptic Quarter, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and Khan el Khalili market
Download the detailed itinerary here.
*This program is priced at US $7,000 per person based on double occupancy. A private room is available for an additional US $1,500.
For more information, please email: [email protected]
Travel with Monroe Institute faculty and Egyptologist Ahmed Nour on a 13-day educational journey through Egypt’s most significant archaeological and cultural landmarks. This program combines guided exploration, in-depth historical context, and time for personal reflection, offering a well-rounded understanding of both ancient and modern Egypt.
Experience private entry to the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx before they open to the public, explore Sakkara’s Step Pyramid and Serapeum, and sail the Nile on a three-night cruise visiting temples at Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor. The itinerary also includes Philae Island, the sacred temples of Abydos and Dendera, and a private visit to the tomb of Seti I in the Valley of the Kings. Cultural highlights include time in the Nubian Village, Cairo’s Coptic Quarter, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and the Khan el Khalili market.
Accommodations are in 5-star hotels, with five nights in Cairo, two in Aswan, three aboard the Nile cruise with full board, and two in Luxor. Breakfast and dinner are included daily, along with all in-country transportation and domestic flights. All visits are guided in English by Ahmed Nour, whose expertise brings depth and clarity at every site.
Highlights of Your Experience
-
Private entry to the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx before they open to the public
-
Guided exploration of Sakkara, the Serapeum, and the Step Pyramid of Zoser
-
Visit to Philae Island, dedicated to the goddess Isis
-
Cultural experience in the Nubian Village with camel ride and optional drumming session
-
Three-night Nile cruise visiting Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor Temple by night
-
Day trip to Abydos and Dendera, including the Flower of Life engraving in the Osirion
-
Private visit to the tomb of Seti I in the Valley of the Kings
-
Exploration of Cairo’s Coptic Quarter, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and Khan el Khalili market
Download the detailed itinerary here.
*This program is priced at US $7,000 per person based on double occupancy. A private room is available for an additional US $1,500.
For more information, please email: [email protected]
Description
Travel with Monroe Institute faculty and Egyptologist Ahmed Nour on a 13-day educational journey through Egypt’s most significant archaeological and cultural landmarks. This program combines guided exploration, in-depth historical context, and time for personal reflection, offering a well-rounded understanding of both ancient and modern Egypt.
Experience private entry to the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx before they open to the public, explore Sakkara’s Step Pyramid and Serapeum, and sail the Nile on a three-night cruise visiting temples at Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor. The itinerary also includes Philae Island, the sacred temples of Abydos and Dendera, and a private visit to the tomb of Seti I in the Valley of the Kings. Cultural highlights include time in the Nubian Village, Cairo’s Coptic Quarter, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and the Khan el Khalili market.
Accommodations are in 5-star hotels, with five nights in Cairo, two in Aswan, three aboard the Nile cruise with full board, and two in Luxor. Breakfast and dinner are included daily, along with all in-country transportation and domestic flights. All visits are guided in English by Ahmed Nour, whose expertise brings depth and clarity at every site.
Highlights of Your Experience
-
Private entry to the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx before they open to the public
-
Guided exploration of Sakkara, the Serapeum, and the Step Pyramid of Zoser
-
Visit to Philae Island, dedicated to the goddess Isis
-
Cultural experience in the Nubian Village with camel ride and optional drumming session
-
Three-night Nile cruise visiting Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor Temple by night
-
Day trip to Abydos and Dendera, including the Flower of Life engraving in the Osirion
-
Private visit to the tomb of Seti I in the Valley of the Kings
-
Exploration of Cairo’s Coptic Quarter, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and Khan el Khalili market
Download the detailed itinerary here.
*This program is priced at US $7,000 per person based on double occupancy. A private room is available for an additional US $1,500.
For more information, please email: [email protected]
