from $4,155* per person	13 Days	Year-round
Comfort accommodations		Exertion level: 3
Operator: Great Safaris		12 people max

The timeless Nile River snakes through the city of Cairo - the beating heart of Egyptian culture. Exploring the metropolis will reveal a rich cache: from the astonishing pyramids to the old Cairo Museum, stuffed to the rooftops with priceless antiquities. Discover modern architecture, ancient mosques and plenty of urban sparkle!

Next up: Luxor and the awe-inspiring temples on the East Bank. Marvel at the well-preserved monuments before a travelling across the Nile to explore the Valley of the Kings. Descend into tombs with brilliantly colored hieroglyphics that appear as vivid as they did when the artist laid down his brush 4000 years ago.

Luxor is also where the Nile Cruise adventure begins - 5 days floating on the river, observing life along the muddy banks. A private Egyptologist makes history come alive and allows for a leisurely and personalized exploration of each site.

Disembark at Aswan for a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk and the famed Aswan Dam- a marvel of modern engineering. Wing to Abu Simbel - one of the natural wonders of the world. The marvelous temples are perfect homage to the endless ego of Ramses the Second.

Alexandria, "The Pearl of the Mediterranean", reveals an ambience and cultural heritage that is almost un-Egyptian. The sunken lighthouse of Pharos and other antiquities discovered in a watery grace have given rise to speculation that Alexandria might be the fabled Lost City of Atlantis!

For a memorable vacation combining antiquities and wildlife, extend your adventure to Kenya.