SMITHSONIAN JOURNEYS. Seldom, it seems, do we leave a destination after just one brief visit and feel that we really “captured” the essence of what the place was all about. Together with Smithsonian Journeys – the leader in educational travel – we think you’ll come home from this intriguing Middle East destination with tremendous satisfaction that you really did learn something about its people, culture and ancient civilization. With just three fall departures scheduled – September 21-October 2, October 12-23, and November 9-20. This “Egyptian Odyssey – A Journey Through the Land of the Pharaohs” includes three incredible days in Cairo seeing the city’s most important sites, an overnight stay in Luxor, a 4-day cruise down the Nile River in a luxurious riverboat, the M.S. Tamr Henna; an evening visit to the magnificent Temple of Luxor, the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet local families from a Nubian village and the chance to take part in an engaging panel discussion with Egyptian women as they explain their unique lifestyle in modern-day Egypt. Your Egyptian journey will conclude with the last evening in Cairo – this time staying in a hotel that overlooks the Giza pyramids. In addition to your Smithsonian Study Leader who will accompany you throughout the trip, you will hear lectures from renowned archaeologist Dr. Nour El Din, as he shares some of Egypt’s most precious secrets. We look forward to answering questions and making your arrangements to “Journey Through the Land of the Pharaohs” and make history come alive!

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