Discover the grandeur of Egypt’s rich history on ARCE’s Member Tour, Untapped Treasures: Off the Beaten Path. This remarkable adventure, led by the renowned Egyptologist, Dr. Melinda Hartwig, will take you from Cairo to Alexandria, unveiling iconic and lesser-known treasures along the way.
Tour Highlights:
- Visit the Pyramids of Giza and The Sphinx.
- Venture into the Catacombs of Kom Shuqqafa.
- View the Royal Mummies at National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.
- Discover graffiti from Pharaonic times to Egypt’s 20th-century King Farouk at Wadi Hammamat
- Explore the remote Valley of the Whales (Wadi El-Hitan), a UNESCO World Heritage site that displays prehistoric whale and shark fossils from 40-50 million years ago.
- Exclusive visits with experts and scholars overseeing site research and excavation.
Participants must be an ARCE member in good standing. Tour dates are from October 23 – November 10, 2024. Ticket prices start at $10,975 (includes hotel accommodations, flights within Egypt, a private tour guide, and more).
For more information, click this link. To secure your spot, please email Rebekah Atol at ratlo@arce.org, or call 703-721-3470.
