EGYPT - Traces of Lost Civilizations

Itinerary Highlights

Day 1 - Cairo
Meet your expert guide and expedition team members. Rest in Cairo at the Four Seasons.

Days 2 - 3 - Dhakhla Oasis / El qasr Fortress / Dunes of Abou Bayan
Venture south to Dakhla Oasis, where you walk the ancient streets of El Qasr and soak in a natural hot spring. The next morning, head south, stopping at a prehistoric archaeological site. You move daily, sleeping in Egyptian-style tents, your group entirely self-sufficient.

Days 4 - 5 - Desert Overland / Plateau of Gilf Kebir / Kurkur Talh
Drive overland to the "8 Bells" site on the plateau, then to a volcanic crater. The next day, drive toward Uwienat, the highest mountain in the Western desert. Near the Egypt-Sudan border, study the 18,000-year-old rock paintings at Kurkur Talh.

Days 6 - 8 - The Great Sand Sea / Wadi Sora / Wadi Furag
Depart early to further explore the area's ancient rock art, then drive toward the Great Sand Sea and camp at a 12,000-year-old site near the Egypt-Libya border. Both Wadi Sura and Wadi Furag feature cave paintings of human and animal figures, as well as a lake that long ago disappeared from the landscape.

Days 9 - 11 - Wadi Quntarah / Shawa Caves / Wadi Bahkt / Wadi Wassaa
Explore the Shawa Caves and the spectacularly beautiful sugar loaf sand dunes and chalk formations.

Days 12 - 13 - Abou Ballas / Dakhla Oasis / White Desert
Explore the White Desert and its unique rock formation on camel back.

Day 14 - Baharia / Cairo
Stop in Baharia before continuing to Cairo for a relaxing overnight at the Four Seasons.

Day 15 - Cairo
Transfer to the airport for flights home.

2008 Departure Dates:
October 02, 2008 - October 17, 2008
November 02, 2008 - November 17, 2008
December 02, 2008 - December 17, 2008

2009 Departure Dates:
January 09, 2009 - January 24, 2009
February 02, 2009 - February 17, 2009
March 02, 2009 - March 17, 2009
October 02, 2009 - October 17, 2009
November 02, 2009 - November 17, 2009
December 02, 2009 - December 17, 2009

• Price per person will be $15,710 per person.

This travel opportunity is provided by Brownell Travel and Abercrombie & Kent.

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