Great Value: International Airfare from New York Included on All Departure Dates
This journey is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value.
Smithsonian's decades-long experience in Egypt opens doors to culture and understanding not available to most travelers. Today, Egypt feels fresh and full of enthusiasm. Join us this autumn or in 2012 to experience both ancient and contemporary Egypt and to feel the new energy emerging from a country discovering democracy.
Throughout this tour, travel in the company of an exceptional Smithsonian Study Leader. Heba Seoudi is an Egyptologist who earned her Ph.D. in symbolism in the arts and religious traditions. Heba will lead the February 2012 departure.
Participate in an engaging panel discussion with Egyptian women about life in modern Egypt.
Explore the West Bank and ancient Thebes in depth, including the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Nobels, the magnificent temple of Karnak, the Luxor Museum, and more.
Enjoy the ever-changing scenery of the Nile Valley on a relaxing four-night cruise.
Marvel at the gigantic temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel, saved from the rising water of Lake Nasser by a team of 40 nations.
Take in-depth tours of Cairo's Egyptian Antiquities Museum and the pyramids of Giza and Sakkara.
Watch a video to travel inside the Valley of the Kings and see tombs of the great Pharaohs.
See “Related Tours” for more information on a Women Only departure of Egyptian Odyssey, as well as an Egyptian Family Odyssey!
This tour features the following World Heritage sites in Egypt:
