The Splendors of Ancient Egypt

Type of Opportunity: Archaeological Study Tour

Where: Egypt

When: November 2- 21, 2004; February 4- 23, 2005; November 11- 30, 2005

Cost: $6585, includes international group airfare from New York and flights within Egypt

Contact Information: Archaeological Tours
271 Madison Avenue, Suite 904
New York, New York
10016, USA
Phone: 212-986-3054
Toll Free: 866-7405130
Email: archtours@aol.com
Web site: http://www.archaeologicaltrs.com

The Splendors of Ancient Egypt is a 20 day archaeological study tour offered by Archaeological Tours. Archaeological Tours has been offering archaeological tours worldwide for 29 years. Archaeological Tours boasts tours led by noted scholars who guide the group through various archaeologically significant sites and museums.

The Splendors of Ancient Egypt tour is led by Dr. Lanny Bell. Bell has a Ph. D. in Egyptology. He has taught Egyptology at the University of Pennsylvania, University of Chicago, Brown University, and Columbia University. His publications include a chapter on Luxor Temples in Temples of Ancient Egypt, consultant work for National Geographic Magazine, and several documentaries including Egypt: Quest for Eternity and Mummies: Tales from the Egyptian Crypts.

The Splendors of Ancient Egypt archaeological study tour explores various archaeologically significant sites along the Nile River. The tour includes exploration of Cairo; visiting the site of Tanis; traveling into the Faiyum Oasis to the site of Meydum and the collapsed Hawara Pyramid; and extensive exploration of the east and west banks of Thebes. The tour also includes a five-day cruise on the Oberoi Philae that visits various important temples and museums. A detailed agenda of this tour is shown in the Splendors of Ancient Egypt brochure available from Archaeological Tours.

Cost for The Splendors of Ancient Egypt is $6585. This fee includes international group airfare from New York and flights within Egypt. This fee also includes accommodations, most meals, tips, and tour transportation. This fee does not include passport fees, visa fees, airport departure taxes, excess baggage charges, insurance, laundry, or beverages.

Internal flights for the tour are by Egyptair. Surface travel is by tour bus. The cruise will be on the Oberoi Nile Cruiser Philae. All accommodations are in twin-bedded rooms with a private bath. A detailed meal agenda for this tour is shown in the Splendors of Ancient Egypt brochure available from Archaeological Tours.

For more information, contact Archaeological Tours at archtours@aol.com or visit their web site at www.archaeologicaltrs.com.

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