Egyptian travels beckon bold tourists this spring
Due to recent political strife in Egypt, many travelers are now seeing bargains in booking trips there. It's true that few places arouse more fascination and curiosity than Egypt. One of the world's oldest civilizations, Egypt has a recorded history of more than 5,000 years.
You'll explore Jordan's rose-red rock city that lay hidden from the world for more than 1,000 years.
Fly above Egypt and tour the historic temples, tombs and sites of this living museum on one of our Wings Over the Nile Egypt Vacations.
The Nile River has supported large populations along its lush, fertile banks for centuries.
In addition to its distinction as the kingdom of the Pharaohs, Egypt has a remarkable Christian heritage. Discover it at St. Catherine's Monastery in the Sinai Desert during International Expeditions' Egypt travel, touring the monument.
You'll then explore another great site of antiquity at Petra, Jordan's rose-red rock city that lay hidden from the world for more than 1,000 years on your Jordan and Egypt vacation. Your Egypt and Jordan vacations conclude with a relaxing stay along the scenic shores of the Dead Sea, which includes a visit to ancient Jerash — a remarkably preserved city known as the "Pompeii of the East."
You'll explore it all — Egypt and Jordan — in true style. You'll fly between destinations during these Egypt travel tours, while traveling in comfort across the Red Sea to Aqaba in Jordan and enjoying an Egypt Cruise aboard the M/S Oberoi Philae. International Expeditions offers Egypt vacations that make the most of your time.
About International Expeditions
When you travel with International Expeditions, you travel with a company that not only shows you some of the most remarkable places in the world — but does so in a way that's as enriching as we can make it.
Our escorted tours, planned and continuously refined over almost three decades, include many elements that would be next to impossible to do otherwise.
On our rainforest tours, for example, we'll take you further into the reserves than anyone else, so that you have the chance for some exceptional sightings.
And as you learn, you'll also have a lot of fun and laughter — the joy that comes from making new discoveries in the company of friends who share in the excitement. Our escorted tours are companionable adventures.
Our unique itineraries and trail-blazing spirit have led International Expeditions to be awarded as one of the Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth by the editors of National Geographic Adventure magazine (2008 & 2009).
We are proud to be included on Travel and Leisure magazine's list of "World's Best" tour operators and safari outfitters for the fifth consecutive year (2004-2010). Our Amazon River tour was recognized in National Geographic Adventure magazine as one of the "25 Greatest Adventures in the World," and by renowned writer Patricia Schultz as one of the 1,000 Places To See Before You Die.
Our Web site was voted part of the "Best of the Web" by Forbes magazine. These and other honors are a testament to our mission of providing guests with the very best experiences we possibly can, and to the passion and dedication that our staff members bring to their work.
In 1990, International Expeditions helped to form The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) by providing the major source of funding, and our founder and former president, Richard Ryel, also served as a member of the original board.
TIES works to bring communities, conservation and sustainable travel together to promote ecotourism trips to natural areas, while conserving the environment and improving the well-being of local people. For more information on The International Ecotourism Society, please visit:
www.ecotourism.org.
—Text and photos courtesy of International Expeditions
