Mummies & Monuments Of Egypt

OVERVIEW

See a remarkable variety of ancient attractions, each one offering a unique perspective of Egyptian life through the centuries. Browsing the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization will offer an overall look at the culture, rituals and beliefs from prehistoric times to the present day. The royal mummies on display are especially captivating. During a lunch cruise down the Nile, you will see Cairo as the pharaohs once did while sailing the timeless waterway. An onboard belly-dancing performance will add texture to the experience. The most iconic attractions rise above the river’s west bank, where you will behold the Great Pyramids and the Great Sphinx. These colossal monuments are as inspiring today as they were when constructed in the desert millennia ago. Back in Cairo, you will watch the ancient art of papyrus-making and see works of art on this paper-like material. Echoes of the past will also follow as you walk through a bustling bazaar.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Behold royal mummies and other ancient artifacts at a museum.
• Enjoy a lavish lunch while cruising the Nile River
• Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Great Sphinx.
• Watch papyrus being made into paper-like material using an ancient technique.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.