Egypt & the Nile: A Family Friendly Journey

We are looking forward to safely traveling once again with alumni and faculty. Our hopeful planning is informed by University precautions and protocols. Due to the pandemic, Harvard has prohibited all University-related travel, both international and domestic, until further notice. Since group travel is planned far in advance, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to confirm your study leader’s participation before cancellation fees begin for your program.

Date: December 26, 2021 - January 4, 2022
Trip Type: By River | Family Programs

Group Size: Up to 56 guests
Price: Starting from $9,999 per person

Activity Level 3

General Terms & Conditions

Experience the history, arts, and culture of ancient Egypt during an eight-night journey for the whole family. Travel by privately chartered plane, bus, and riverboat to see the inside of one of Giza’s Great Pyramids, view the Sphinx up close, and walk among the towering columns of Luxor’s temples. Learn to interpret some of the hieroglyphics and colorful images still visible on the walls of tombs and temples. In Luxor, board the intimate Sanctuary Nile Adventurer for a four-night cruise to Aswan.

Trip Highlights

Celebrate the New Year in an age-old place on a family-friendly journey through Egypt
View the pyramids, enjoy up-close access to the paws of the Sphinx, and experience a camel ride in legendary Giza
Explore the treasures of the West Bank of Luxor, including larger-than-life statues and the tombs of King Tutankhamun and other pharaohs
Learn about the history, arts, and culture of Egypt with a hieroglyphics lesson, henna hand-painting, a cooking class, and storytelling under the stars
Sail the Nile aboard a privately chartered riverboat from Luxor to Aswan, with stops at the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo
Take a special tour of the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, during which young travelers will search for the animals, games, and sports represented in the collection

Schedule by Day

Dec 26: Depart U.S.
Dec 27: Arrive Cairo, Egypt
Dec 28: Giza
Dec 29: Giza
Dec 30: Luxor / Embark Sanctuary Nile Adventurer
Dec 31: Luxor
Jan 1: Edfu / Kom Ombo
Jan 2: Aswan
Jan 3: Disembark / Aswan / Cairo
Jan 4: Cairo / Return home

Pricing*

Pricing per person

Nile Deck / Standard Cabin (106-111): $9,999
Main Deck / Standard Cabin (201-208): $10,499
Bridge Deck / Standard Cabin (301-310): $10,999
Promenade Deck / Standard Cabin (401-404): $11,999
Main Deck / Deluxe Cabin (209 & 210): $13,999
Promenade Deck / Presidential Suite (405 & 406): $14,999

Per person single occupancy:

Nile Deck / Standard Cabin (106-111): $11,499

*A $1,500 discount applies for children ages 15 and under for triple occupancy in select cabins: Staterooms on Nile Deck, Deluxe Cabins on Main Deck, and Presidential Suites on Promenade Deck.

Accommodations

Three nights at the Conrad Cairo Hotel
Four nights aboard the Sanctuary Nile Adventurer
One night at the Heliopolis Towers Hotel in Cairo

What to Expect

Activity Level 3

This moderately active program includes multiple hotel changes, plus internal flights and/or long drives. Some days are heavily scheduled so that you can see as many of Egypt’s ancient wonders as possible. Travelers should be in good health and fit enough to navigate stairs and walk along uneven terrain. The temperatures during your stay in Egypt should range from the mid-40s to low 70s °F. Egypt is a conservative country, especially in terms of dress. The general dress code is casual with a focus on modest western-style clothing. Women should cover their knees and shoulders in public. During the day we recommend clothing that can be layered to provide warmth in the cool mornings and evenings and removed during the warmer parts of the day. A coat, jacket, or heavy sweater will be useful. It is a good idea to bring a hat for touring in Egypt due to the strong sun. Sunglasses will also be helpful. Comfortable, practical shoes are essential as there will be substantial walking and many floors are uneven, as are the grounds and paths at the sites.

Study Leader(s)

Khalil Abdur-Rashid

Muslim Chaplain; Instructor on Muslim Studies; Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy

Mode of Travel

Sanctuary Nile Adventurer

The Sanctuary Nile Adventurer seamlessly blends contemporary Egyptian culture with authentic character, a blend of East and West.