Cultural Crossroads invites you to experience the rich history, wonderful antiquities and cultural heritage from the ancient world, including the Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza, and amazing temples.  We explore Old Islamic and Coptic Egypt and the life and archeological sites along Nile River.  Travelers will visit well-known monuments and museums as well as the lesser-known ones.  We have opportunities to meet and talk with locals about the traditions that they have handed-down through the generations. An example of this is a third generation glass blower in his narrow one room factory and storefront.  It is believed that he has the last surviving glass-blowing workshop in Cairo.  Finally, a trip to Egypt isn’t complete without visiting Luxor’s east and west banks and Aswan, the capital of the south

Some special visits include a visit the Nubian Museum where the Director will give us a private tour and a talk about the history and heritage of  Nubia.  Nubia sits between Aswan in Egypt and Khartoum in Sudan. The Director will take us to visit to a Nubian village where we will meet with the Nubians and will enjoy tea in one of their homes.

At the Khan El Khalili Bazaar, our small group allows us to visit several intimate factories, (often one room), to see and learn about Egyptian handiwork and crafts from the artisans.  

In Cairo we will visit the galleries of famous Egyptian artists including painters, sculpture and photographers.

The tour is for 8-16 travelers only, so you can enjoy the company of others, or fill the trip with your friends and/or family. Our small group size provides you with special opportunities and private access for unique cultural experiences.

Cultural Crossroads is proud to support the Integrated Care Society.  It was founded in 1978 by Suzanne Mubarak, and was intended to establish libraries and help with literacy. The project has now turned into a model to help communities work to improve themselves:  http://www.ics.org.eg/

Highlights Include:

• Visits in Cairo to the Mosque of Ibn Tulon, The Hanging Church, The Coptic Museum, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the City of the Dead and the Al-Rifa'i Mosque
• Meet a glass blower in his workshop
• 7 Night cruise on the Nile
• Visits to the Luxor Museum, the Temple of Luxor, the Sound and Light Show at the Temple of Karnak, the West Bank, Hatshepsut Temple, Valley of the Kings and Queens,
• Visits to Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo
• In Aswan visit the Unfinished Obelisk, the High Dam, the Temple of Philae,
• Private tour with the Director of the Nubian Museum where the Director of the Museum and a visit to a Nubian village enjoying tea in one of their homes.
• Visits to the Temples of Dendera and Abydos.
• Private tour to meet and visit with several well-known Egyptian artists
• Visits to several art galleries and the Modern Art Museum.
• Visits to the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, Memphis, Saqqara, and the Cairo Museum.
• Visits to several artisan factories

• All meals on the cruise ship and all meals as listed in the itinerary.
• Lunch and dinner will be served on the ship.
• Water on the bus
• Baggage handling at hotels and airports, guiding, deluxe transportation, entrance fees, parking fees
• Tips to the driver and guide

Not included:

• International airfare and visas
• Items of a personal nature (hotel extras, laundry, phone calls, faxes, alcoholic beverages, etc.)
• Items not specifically mentioned above or in the itinerary.