Egypt.the land of the Pharoahs

Take the adventure of a lifetime with ElderTreks ElderTreks - The first to offer small-group exotic adventures to people 50 and over - is offering an in-depth adventure in Egypt! The great pyramids of Giza guarded by the Sphinx; The Valley of the Kings; the great Temples of Abu Simbel, Karnak and Luxor - mere words do not adequately describe these ancient wonders. As rulers of the ancient world for 2,500 years, Egypt's legacy of earthly power and divine afterlife is unrivaled. Walk the path of ancient pharoahs Starting in Cairo, the Antiquities Museum is the perfect introduction to Egypt's impressive history. An overnight train takes us to the massive Aswan Dam. Cruise along the Nile from Aswan to Luxor to The Valley of the Kings on a 3-day journey. Enjoy Nubian and Berber culture,dance and feast. Journey by camel to a Coptic monastery and view the stark beauty of The Valley of the Kings from a hot air balloon. Enjoy the sound and light show at Karnak Temple and visit the recent discovery of The Valley of the Mummies with over 10,000 mummies. Go off-roading to the Black and White Deserts and idyllic Oasis of Siwa. Drive across sand dunes to the Great Sand Sea. Explore the historic city of Alexandria named after Alexander the Great and ruled by Cleopatra. Returning to Cairo, visit the Hanging Church, the world-famous Khan el Khalili Bazaar and the 9th century Ben Ezra Synagogue. ElderTreks' Egypt adventure is a wonderful combination of ancient and modern wonders with a dash of fantastic desert experiences for a once-in-a-lifetime journey! Your adventure includes. This 22 day all inclusive land adventure is $5295 USD (excluding international flights) No mandatory single supplement for those willing to share rooms Limit of 16 participants per group for a more personal experience. Departure Dates: Mar 3 24, 2007 Oct 27 Nov 17, 2007 Feb 23 Mar 15, 2007 Special trip highlights This ElderTreks Egypt adventure includes the following: 3-day Nile River Cruise from Aswan to Luxor Explore The Valley of Kings, The Valley of the Queens and The Valley of the Mummies Land Cruiser adventure to the Black & White Sand Deserts Visit the Siwa Oasis Explore the ancient city of Alexandria, founded by Alexander the Great For more information contact: Gary Murtagh (gary@eldertreks.com) or Christine Bossence (christineb@eldertreks.com) For a complete listing of the trips ofered by ElderTreks, visit www.eldertreks.com