b'IMMORTAL EGYPT CLASSICAL ALGERIAScan hereNUMIDIANS AND ROMANS IN NORTH AFRICAN SANDS Scan here BRINGING AN ANCIENT CIVILISATION TO LIFE for the fullfor the full itinerary itinerary110 February 2025 Historical Background 313 November 2025 Historical Background10 days Since ancient times Egypt has been called the gift of the Nile, whose rich11 days Algeria, like most of North Africa, suffered a violent early period with Numidian Expert Historian: alluvial soil made possible the rise of a legendary civilization. Around 3100Expert Historian: turncoats and uprisings, betraying first their Carthaginian allies to the Romans, Professor Joann Fletcher BC southern leader Narmer triumphed over his opponent in Lower EgyptFars K Moussathen the Roman Empire itself in 105BC before Rome re-established control. The to unite the country. The Old Kingdom (c.2686-2181 BC) is best known fordecline of Rome in Africa made way for the Vandal conquest, the destruction Activity Level: 2 the pyramid tombs of its rulers, from Egypts first pyramid at Saqqara toActivity Level: 2 of which can still be seen today, after which the Christian Byzantines invaded, the Great Pyramid of Giza. In the Middle Kingdom (c.1985-1650 BC), a time ofleaving behind beautiful basilicas and fortifications in the crumbling roman exquisite art and literature, pharaohs expanded Egypts empire abroad. Yet itIn recent years, Algeria has opened itself upcities. Finally, the Arab Conquest in the 8th Century irreversibly changed the Egypt captures the imagination like no otheris the New Kingdom (c.1550-1069 BC) which is best known due to its famousculture and landscape of the country, arguably the biggest change until the destination. From the colossal pyramids atpharaohs who continued Egypts foreign expansion, at least until the so- to the adventurous traveller keen to explorewar of independence from the French ending in 1962. Giza and Saqqara through to the exquisitecalled Amarna Period when Akhenaten, Nefertiti and Tutankhamun focusedthe extremes of the Roman Empire that intimacy of its art and the beguiling liveson religious reforms. relatively few have visited.Each of these periods has left a treasure trove of ruins, architecture and (and deaths) of its rulers ancient Egypt is theCompare the lavish life of the ancientartefacts behind to be discovered, showing the ingenuity and vibrancy of life gift that keeps on giving. We are thereforeIn the first millennium BC Egypt was taken over by a succession of Libyans,coastal settlements of Tipasa, Cherchellin this diverse and demanding landscape.pleased to offer a tour which provides a freshNubians, Greeks and Romans. Yet such was the strength of Egypts ancientand Hippo Regius, rich in trade and war, with outlook on the archaeology, history, religion,culture that such invaders had themselves portrayed as pharaohs, adoptedthe challenging remote life at the inland art and distinctive way of life and death of thismummification and worshipped theRoman outposts of Tiddis and Timgrad. Walk fascinating civilisation.gods of Egypt within temples they builtthe streets of the vast ruins of Djmila and at places like Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombosee the startling mosaics from across the In the company of expert Egyptologist, authorand Philae. Only when Romes empire and tv presenter Professor Joann Fletcher weadopted Christianity did all this change, ascountry, showcasing everyday Roman lifetravel through an incomparably rich historytemples became churches or were closedin all its intimacy. and gain new perspectives on the sites anddown, and the ancient sites graduallyExplore the ancient cities of Constantine,people who inhabited them. This is more adisappeared under drifting sands. the Roman capital Cirta, Anabba once homejourney of discovery than mystery.to St Augustine, and the modern vibrant From Giza and Saqqara in the north we movecapital of Algiers. Through a combination of south down the Nile Valley to enjoy themuseum visits, city walks and talks by our temples in Luxor and the tombs in Valley ofexpert guide we get close to this fascinating the Kings before continuing to Edfu, Kompast, with its wealth of Classical heritage,Ombu and Aswan. The tour culminates in anset against the backdrop of a bold and rapidly unforgettable trip to Abu Simbel. changing country. Day 1 Fly LondonAlgiers or make your own arrangements to join the tourDay 1 Fly London to Cairo or make your own arrangements to join the tour at the hotel. Explore Casbah. Hotel in Algiers - 2 nights. (D)at the hotel. Hotel in Cairo2 nights. (D) Day 2 Mausoleum of Mauretanie, Cherchell, Tipaza. (B,L,D)Day 2 Saqqara, Grand Egyptian Museum (or old Egyptian Museum in centralDay 3 . Fly from AlgiersAnnaba. Hippo Regius. Hotel in Annaba - 1 night. (B,L,D)Cairo). (B,L,D) Day 4 Madauros, Khemissa, El Khroub Constantine. Hotel in Constantine -Day 3 National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation. Fly Cairo to Luxor. Hotel in 2 nights. (B,L,D)Luxor3 nights. (B,L,D) Day 5 Tiddis, afternoon in Constantine. (B,L,D)Day 4 Luxor Museum, Luxor Temple, Temple of Karnak. (B, L, D) Day 6 . Djmila, Setif. Hotel in Setif - 1 night. (B,L,D)Day 5 Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Temple of Hatshepsut. (B, L, D)Day 6 . By coach to Aswan via Edfu and Kom Ombo. Hotel in AswanDay 7 Medracen mausoleum, Lambaesis. Hotel in Timgad - 2 nights. (B,L,D)3 nights. (B,L,D) Day 8 . Full day at Timgad. (B,L,D)Day 7 Elephantine Island, island of Philae, Column Quarry (unfinished obelisk),Day 9 . Balconies of Ghoufi, Biskra, El Kantara, Tahouda.ESSENTIALS Aswan Dam. (B,L,D) ESSENTIALS Hotel in Biskra - 1 night. (B,L,D) 4-star or best available hotels, meals asDay 8 . By coach to and from Abu Simbel. (B,L,D) 4-star or best available hotels, mealsDay 10 Fly BiskraAlgiers. National Museum of Antiquities, free time in Algiers.indicated, drinks with dinner, all entranceDay 9 . Fly Aswan to Cairo. Giza Pyramids. (B,L,D) as indicated, drinks with dinner, allHotel in Algiers1 night (B,L,D)fees, tour manager and expert historianDay 10 Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, Cairo. Fly Cairo to London early evening or entrance fees, tour manager and expertDay 11 . Fly AlgiersLondon or perhaps extend your stay in Algeria. (B)throughout, all internal travel, optionalperhaps extend your stay in Egypt. (B) historian throughout, all internal travel, travel from UK. optional travel from UK.10 www.theculturalexperience.com I info@theculturalexperience.com I UK0345 475 1815 I USA(toll-free) 877 209 5620 www.theculturalexperience.com I info@theculturalexperience.com I UK0345 475 1815 I USA(toll-free) 877 209 5620 11'