Discover Egypt and the Nile Valley

The incomparable Nile. Magnificent ancient monuments. Endless golden sands. This and more is Egypt—a cradle of civilization essential to our human story and the developments in government, religion, and agriculture.

Discover Egypt and the Nile Valley

The incomparable Nile. Magnificent ancient monuments. Endless golden sands. This and more is Egypt—a cradle of civilization essential to our human story and the developments in government, religion, and agriculture.

Highlights

  • Explore Cairo: visit the Great Pyramid and Sphinx, admire the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, and stroll the Khan El-Khalili bazaar
  • In Luxor, view the Karnak Temple Complex which includes contributions from approximately 30 pharaohs over thousands of years
  • Travel beside the Nile to Abydos to marvel at the colorful carvings in the Temple of Seti I and view the Abydos King List 
  • Embark in Esna aboard a private dahabiya—a traditional Egyptian sailing vessel—for four nights on the Nile River
  • Sail to Elephantine Island, the only ongoing excavation site open to tourists, to view its sacred temples and traditional Nubian villages
This is an exclusive U-M departure operated by Orbridge.

Itinerary

Day 1: Depart U.S. for Cairo, Egypt
Day 2: Arrive Cairo
Day 3: Cairo | Memphis | Giza
Day 4: Cairo
Day 5: Cairo | Flight to Sohag | Abydos | Luxor
Day 6: Luxor
Day 7: Luxor | Esna Embarkation
Day 8: Nile River | El Kab | Edfu
Day 9: Edfu | Nile | Kom Ombo
Day 10: Kom Ombo | Nile | Aswan
Day 11: Aswan | Disembarkation
Day 12: Aswan
Day 13: Aswan | Optional Abu Simbel Excursion | Flight to Cairo
Day 14: Cairo | Depart for U.S.

Available to Book
Feb. 24–March 8, 2024

Starting price

$6,795

Deposit per person

$850

Countries Visited

Egypt

Activity Level

High
Feb. 24–March 8, 2024

Starting price

$6,795
*Single supplement applies

Deposit per person

$850

Countries Visited

Egypt

Activity Level

High
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