ALUMNI TRAVEL
See the pyramids of Giza, the only surviving "Wonder of the Ancient World."
Learn about the astonishingly advanced civilizations of ancient Egypt. Average daytime temp is 68 – 70 degrees.
A Few Highlights:
- Giza’s Pyramids & the Sphinx
- Boat ride to Elephantine Island
- Temples of Karnak & Luxor
- Antiquities Museum
- Saqqara, ancient capital of Egypt
- Mausoleum of Agha Khan
- Valley of the Kings
- Temples of Kom Ombo & Horus
- Aswan Dam
- Temple of Isis at Philae Temple
- Cairo's Word Famous Bazaar
- Tombs of Tutankhamen and Ramses
Optionals (available at additional cost):
- Trip extension to Jordan & Petra
- Egyptian Folklore Dinner
- Visit to Alexandria & Memphis
- Abu Simel Philae Temple by Night
The basic trip cost includes:
- Round-trip Charlotte to Cairo with a major airline, airport transfers and escorts
(other gateway cities available; cost may vary); private motorcoach; boat and river cruise travel in Egypt
- Full-time, accompanied services of a multi-lingual Tour Director and Egyptologist
- Accommodations each night in comfortable, well-located hotels with private bath or shower
- 4-day river cruise on the Nile, outside cabin, all meals
- Virtually all meals, admission fees, porterage of bags
Cost per person, double occupancy, from Charlotte, is $3,305. (Payment of deposit locks in that rate; guarantees against any cost increases.) Discount of $50 per person for reserving by May 31. Previous CCHS travelers receive a discount, up to $125.
Learn More: at http://cchsalumni.grouptoursite.com.
To register: Go to http://cchsalumni.grouptoursite.com. Select rooming preference and a different gateway city if necessary. To register you by phone: 800-438-7676. $450 deposit reserves your space and locks in the price. Questions? contact Pat Lewis at 704-355-2029 or Ellen Sheppard at 704-355-5316.
*Trip is open to CCHS alumni, CHS employees, and family and friends.