b'IMMORTAL EGYPT Scan here for the full BRINGING AN ANCIENT CIVILISATION TO LIFE itinerary31 JanuaryHistorical Background9 February 2026Since ancient times Egypt has been called the gift of the Nile, whose rich 10 days alluvial soil made possible the rise of a legendary civilization. Around 3100 Expert Historian: BC southern leader Narmer triumphed over his opponent in Lower Egypt to unite the country. The Old Kingdom (c.2686-2181 BC) is best known for Professor Joann Fletcher the pyramid tombs of its rulers, from Egypts first pyramid at Saqqara to Activity Level: 2 the Great Pyramid of Giza. In the Middle Kingdom (c.1985-1650 BC), a time of exquisite art and literature, pharaohs expanded Egypts empire abroad. Yet it is the New Kingdom (c.1550-1069 BC) which is best known due to its famous Egypt captures the imagination like no otherpharaohs who continued Egypts foreign expansion, at least until the so-destination. From the colossal pyramids atcalled Amarna Period when Akhenaten, Nefertiti and Tutankhamun focused Giza and Saqqara through to the exquisiteon religious reforms.intimacy of its art and the beguiling livesIn the first millennium BC Egypt was taken over by a succession of Libyans, (and deaths) of its rulers ancient Egypt is theNubians, Greeks and Romans. Yet such was the strength of Egypts ancient gift that keeps on giving. We are thereforeculture that such invaders had themselves portrayed as pharaohs, adopted pleased to offer a tour which provides a freshmummification and worshipped the outlook on the archaeology, history, religion,gods of Egypt within temples they built art and distinctive way of life and death of thisat places like Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo fascinating civilisation.and Philae. Only when Romes empire In the company of expert Egyptologist, authoradopted Christianity did all this change, as and tv presenter Professor Joann Fletcher wetemples became churches or were closed travel through an incomparably rich historydown, and the ancient sites gradually and gain new perspectives on the sites anddisappeared under drifting sands.people who inhabited them. This is more a journey of discovery than mystery. From Giza and Saqqara in the north we move south down the Nile Valley to enjoy the temples in Luxor and the tombs in Valley of the Kings before continuing to Edfu, Kom Ombu and Aswan. The tour culminates in an unforgettable trip to Abu Simbel.Please note that for this tour we will be including special visits to sites not normally open to the public. Details of these will be announced on our website.Day 1Fly London to Cairo or make your own arrangements to join the tourat the hotel Hotel in Cairo2 nights (D)Day 2 Saqqara, old Egyptian Museum in central Cairo (B,L,D)Day 3 National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation Fly Cairo to Luxor Hotel inLuxor3 nights (B,L,D)Day 4 Luxor Museum, Luxor Temple, Temple of Karnak (B,L,D)Day 5 Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Temple of Hatshepsut (B,L,D)Day 6By coach to Aswan via Edfu and Kom Ombo Hotel in Aswan 3 nights (B,L,D)Day 7Elephantine Island, Island of Philae, Aswan Dam, Column QuarryESSENTIALS (unfinished obelisk) (B,L,D)4-star or best available hotels, mealsDay 8By coach to and from Abu Simbel (B,L,D)as indicated, soft drinks with dinner, allDay 9Fly Aswan to Cairo Giza Pyramids (B,L,D)entrance fees, tour manager and expertDay 10Grand Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, Cairo (B) historian throughout, all internal travel,Fly Cairo to London early evening or perhaps extend your stay in Egypt optional travel from UK.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 115926 TCE BROCHURE 2025-26_Aug25.indd 11 22/08/2025 13:34'