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December 29, 2024–

January 9, 2025

Egypt & the Nile:

A Journey into Antiquity

Aboard

Sanctuary

Nile Adventurer

with Christopher Noey,

Lecturer

Travel with

The Met

Photos from top: Detail of a column from the Temple of Philae, Aswan; Charles K.

Wilkinson, Queen Nefertari being led by Isis (detail), ca. 1279–1213 B.C. Facsimile by

Charles K. Wilkinson, Tempera on paper. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

Rogers Fund, 1930 (30.4.142)

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Egypt & the Nile: A Journey into Antiquity

Aboard

Sanctuary Nile Adventurer

Traveling with You

Christopher Noey

Christopher Noey is an art historian, author,

and an Emmy award-winning producer

of films on art and culture who has been

traveling to Egypt for 40 years. An expert

in Asian and Islamic art, Mr. Noey

has taught at Williams College and

the City College of New York. At The

Metropolitan Museum of Art, he created

video installations for a diverse array of

exhibitions, including Alexander McQueen:

Savage Beauty and Jerusalem 1000-1400:

Every People Under Heaven, and he was

series director of the innovative online

features 82nd & Fifth and The Artist Project.

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 Enjoy intimate access to the Great Sphinx, venturing beyond the crowd barriers to

fully appreciate this colossal ancient statue

 Take a special inside look at the tomb of Wahtye in Sakkara, discovered in 2018, as well as

the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, Egypt’s oldest pyramid

— Board the elegant

Sanctuary Nile Adventurer

for a four-night Nile River voyage and

explore the monuments at Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan

— Explore the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, the new permanent home

of Egypt’s ancient kings that opened in 2021, and gain special access to the

restoration center

— Delight in the rare opportunity to explore Nefertari’s magnificent, 3,000-year-old tomb,

where entrance is strictly limited to preserve the integrity of its colorful wall paintings

— Discover the vast, UNESCO World Heritage Site of Thebes, with its exquisite array of

temples in Luxor and tombs, including the Valley of the Kings

Ceremonial Implement in the Shape of an Ankh,

ca. 1400–1390 B.C. Faience. The Metropolitan Museum

of Art, New York. Theodore M. Davis Collection, Bequest of

Theodore M. Davis, 1915 (30.8.30)

Trip Highlights

Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art,

The ancient land of Egypt has enthralled travelers for centuries. No one can fail to be moved by

the Great Pyramids, the tombs and temples of Luxor, or the majestic Nile River. Add the dynamic

city of Cairo, special entrée to archaeological sites, and a wonderful, four-night Nile River expedition

aboard the deluxe Sanctuary Nile Adventurer, and you have an unforgettable experience.

Cairo’s luxurious St. Regis Hotel will provide a wonderful home base from which to explore the

Egyptian capital and surrounding cities. Of course, we will see the magnificent Great Pyramids

up close and venture beyond the crowd barriers for exclusive access to the Great Sphinx. I’m

excited to introduce you to Cairo’s National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, which opened

in 2021 as the new permanent home of Egypt’s ancient kings. We’ll enjoy private access to the

museum’s restoration center.

In nearby Sakkara, we will enjoy special access to the reopened underground apartments of

Egypt’s oldest pyramid, followed by a private visit to the 4,400-year-old tomb of the priest

Wahtye, newly uncovered in 2018, with its beautiful hieroglyphs, statues, and reliefs.

We will fly by private jet to Luxor for an overnight stay at the Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa. Amidst

Luxor’s ancient temples gleaming in the sunlight, we’ll feel the majesty of ancient Egypt at its

height. We’ll cross the Nile to explore the tombs of the Valley of the Kings, and we have arranged

exclusive access to Queen Nefertari’s strikingly adorned tomb, whose vividly colorful wall

paintings have been meticulously preserved.

Our four-night Nile River voyage awaits aboard the elegant Sanctuary Nile Adventurer. The

ancient world comes to life as we cruise down this legendary river. Highlights include visits to

the miraculously preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, the Ptolemaic temple at Kom Ombo, and

the enchanting island Temple of Philae. In Aswan, we will disembark Sanctuary Nile Adventurer

and fly by private jet to Abu Simbel, where we’ll see the colossal statues of Ramesses II, which

tower seven stories high and were painstakingly moved during the construction of the Aswan

High Dam. We will conclude the journey with a return to Cairo.

I hope you will join me for this in-depth adventure into the world’s most fabled ancient civilization.

Sincerely,

Christopher Noey

Lecturer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Photos clockwise from top right

: Interior, Gayer-Anderson Museum, Cairo; Map of the region; Interior, Temple of

Ramesses II, Abu Simbel; Ibn Tulun Mosque, Cairo

; Camel and The Great Pyramids, Giza; Temple of Philae, Aswan.

Front cover: The Great Temple of Abu Simbel. Back cover: Felucca on the Nile at Aswan (top); Karnak Temple, Abu

Simbel, photo by Brynn Hyland (bottom).

Cairo

Giza

Sakkara

Luxor

Edfu

Aswan

Kom Ombo

Abu Simbel

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Mediterranean Sea

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Lake

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Egypt & the Nile: A Journey into Antiquity

Aboard

Sanctuary Nile Adventurer

December 29, 2024–January 9, 2025

Departure

Sunday, December 29

Depart on an overnight flight to Cairo.

Cairo, Egypt

Monday, December 30

Arrive in Cairo this afternoon and transfer

to the elegant St. Regis, our home for the

next four nights. After introductory remarks

from Christopher Noey, mingle at the

welcome reception. R

Cairo / Giza

Tuesday, December 31

On New Year’s Eve, start with an exclusive

guided tour of the legendary Great Pyramids.

At the Great Sphinx, venture beyond the

protective crowd barriers for exclusive access

to this colossal masterpiece, which stands 66

feet tall and extends more than 240 feet long.

This evening, celebrate the arrival of 2025 in

style at a joyous dinner. B,L,D

Cairo

Wednesday, January 1

Enjoy a guided morning tour of the National

Museum of Egyptian Civilization, the permanent

home of Egypt’s famous ancient kings, which

opened in 2021. Marvel at its vast collection

spanning 7,000 years of Egyptian history. Gain

special access to the museum’s restoration

center to witness the meticulous care that goes

into preserving ancient artifacts. After lunch,

head to Ibn Tulun Square for an expert-led tour

of Islamic Cairo, including stops at the Gayer-

Anderson Museum, which houses a collection of

treasures from ancient Egypt, the Islamic world,

and China; the ninth-century Ibn Tulun Mosque,

one of Egypt’s best-preserved mosques; and/or

the splendid Sultan Hassan Mosque, a Mamluk-

era wonder known for its intricate calligraphy

and tranquil courtyard. B,L,D

Cairo / Sakkara

Thursday, January 2

Discover the eagerly anticipated Grand

Egyptian Museum with an expert guide

(pending opening). Here, admire the world’s

largest collection of ancient Egyptian

artifacts, including many never exhibited

before, and the complete collection of

Tutankhamun treasures, featuring more than

7,000 pieces. After lunch, continue to Sakkara

and the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, Egypt’s

oldest pyramid. Designed by Imhotep, the

world’s first recorded architect, in the 27th

century B.C., this structure stands nearly

200 feet tall. Gain exclusive access to the

labyrinthine burial chambers beneath the

pyramid’s base.

Enjoy special access to the tomb of Wahtye,

a prominent priest from the Old Kingdom’s

Fifth Dynasty around 2450 B.C. Discovered in

2018, the complex boasts an ornate, above-

ground chapel adorned with painted reliefs,

inscriptions, and statues. Richly colored

hieroglyphs and an assembly of 55 statues

populate the tomb, giving insights into the

beliefs and aspirations of the elite class

during this era. Dinner is at your leisure. B,L

Cairo / Luxor

Friday, January 3

Board a privately chartered flight to Luxor,

known as the “World’s Largest Outdoor

Museum.” Check into the Hilton Luxor Resort

& Spa for an overnight stay. This afternoon,

walk along the recently reopened Avenue

of Sphinxes, connecting the elegant Luxor

Temple to the great Karnak Temple, and gaze

upon the massive columns of its Hypostyle

Hall. This evening, gather with your fellow

travelers for dinner. B,L,D

Luxor / Embark

Sanctuary Nile Adventurer

Saturday, January 4

Join experts for an exclusive tour of the West

Bank’s archaeological wonders, including the

expansive ancient Thebes necropolis and

the Valley of the Queens, the eternal resting

place of pharaohs’ wives. Delight in rare

private access to Queen Nefertari’s tomb,

the “Sistine Chapel of Ancient Egypt,” where

entry has been limited to preserve its vividly

colorful paintings. Afterwards, marvel at the

twin Colossi of Memnon, 70-foot-tall statues

of Pharaoh Amenhotep III dating back to

1350 B.C. Step aboard the privately chartered

Sanctuary Nile Adventurer and enjoy lunch.

This afternoon, explore the outstanding

collection at the Luxor Museum, which

exhibits treasures from the Thebes necropolis,

including exceptionally well-preserved statues

unearthed in the late 20th century. Savor

dinner on the ship this evening. B,L,D

Luxor

Sunday, January 5

Early this morning, return to the West Bank.

Explore the tomb of Tutankhamun, the famous

boy pharaoh, in the Valley of the Kings, the

prestigious burial site of pharaohs, queens,

and high-ranking officials during the New

Kingdom. Take an inside look at the beautiful

temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el–Bahari,

whose walls are covered with lovely painted

reliefs depicting temple rituals and religious

festivals. Return to the ship for lunch, and enjoy

a leisurely afternoon. Delight in an inside look at

the sprawling Luxor Temple as the sun’s fading

light illuminates its sandstone columns and

carved hieroglyphs. B,L,D

Edfu / Kom Ombo

Monday, January 6

Go behind the scenes of Egypt’s Greco-

Roman marvels, beginning in Edfu. Explore

the monumental Temple of Horus, its intact

walls covered in hieroglyphs and scenes

depicting the revered falcon god. After lunch

on board, arrive at the one-of-a-kind double

Temple of Kom Ombo. Admire its perfectly

symmetrical Greco-Roman design and its

beautifully carved reliefs fusing Egyptian,

Greek, and Roman styles. Partake in a festive

Egyptian dinner this evening. B,L,D

National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Cairo

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Rates Include

— Five nights hotel accommodations at the St.

Regis Cairo; one night hotel accommodations

at the Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa; and four

nights cabin accommodations aboard Sanctuary

Nile Adventurer

— Meals as indicated in the itinerary (B=Breakfast,

L=Lunch, R=Reception, D=Dinner). Bottled water,

soft drinks, juices, and coee/tea with all meals;

house wine at welcome and farewell dinners

— Internal flights by privately chartered aircraft

(Cairo-Luxor / Aswan-Abu Simbel / Abu

Simbel-Cairo)

— Airport/hotel/pier/airport group transfers for all

participants on suggested flights

— Enrichment program of lectures and talks

— Escorted sightseeing, transportation, and

entrance fees for all included visits

— Taxes, service, and porterage charges; gratuities

to local guides and drivers

Not included in rates

International airfare; passport/visa fees; meals not

specified; alcoholic beverages other than what is

noted in inclusions; personal items and expenses;

airport transfers other than for those on suggested

flights; excess baggage; trip insurance; optional

Jordan postlude; any other items not specifically

mentioned as included.

Cruise Rates

Double Single

Cabin Categories Cabin Decks Rates Rates

Standard Cabins 106 to 109 Nile Deck $13,999 $17,999

177.6 sq. ft., cabins 106 & 110 have king beds, all others have twin beds

Standard Cabins 201 to 208 Main Deck $14,999 Inquire

177.6 sq. ft., cabins 203 & 204 have king beds, all others have twin beds

Standard Cabins 301 to 310 Bridge Deck $15,499 Inquire

163.4 sq. ft., cabins 305 & 309 have king beds, all others have twin beds

Standard Cabins 401 to 404 Promenade Deck $15,999 Inquire

153.4 sq. ft., cabin 401 has a king bed, all others have twin beds

Deluxe Cabins 209 & 210 Main Deck $17,999 Inquire

230 sq. ft., circular windows, cabin 209 has twin beds, 210 has a king bed

Presidential Suites 405 & 406 Promenade Deck $18,999 Inquire

456.8 sq. ft., private balconies, cabin 405 has twin beds, 406 has a king bed

108

109

106

107

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NILE DECK

210

209

208

207

206

205

204

203

202

201

RECEPTION

RESTAURANT

MAIN DECK

BAZAAR

BRIDGE DECK

GIFT

SHOP

302

304

306

308310

LOUNGE

& BAR

303

305 307

309

301

LOWER

SUN DECK

BAR

LIBRARY

402

404

401

403

406

405

PROMENADE DECK

SUN DECK

SWIMMING

POOL

Aswan

Tuesday, January 7

In Aswan, take local boats to reach the Temple

of Philae, built for the great goddess Isis and

relocated due to the rising flood waters of the

Nile. Then see an unfinished obelisk at the

ancient stone quarries. After lunch, you may

wish to relax on board. Alternatively, visit the

Nubian Museum, which features landscaped

gardens, artificial lakes, and more than 3,000

objects going as far back as 3500 B.C. that tell

the full story of Nubian culture. Tonight, enjoy a

festive farewell aboard the ship. B,L,D

Aswan / Disembark

/ Abu Simbel / Cairo

Wednesday, January 8

Depart for the airport this morning to board a

privately chartered flight to Abu Simbel. See the

massive, rock-cut temples of Ramesses II and his

favorite wife, Queen Nefertari. Constructed in

the 13th century B.C., the temples were buried in

the sand for centuries and rediscovered at the

start of the 19th century. They were relocated

in the 1960s to save them from submersion

after the building of the High Dam. Continue

by private plane to Cairo and and check back

in at the St. Regis for a final night. Gather this

evening for dinner at the hotel. B,L,D

Cairo / Return

Thursday, January 9

Depart the hotel early this morning and transfer

to the airport for your flights home. B

An optional postlude in Jordan is oered

January 9–13, 2025.

This itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of The

Metropolitan Museum of Art and Arrangements Abroad.

For complete details, please carefully read the terms and

conditions at www.arrangementsabroad.com/terms.

Sanctuary Nile Adventurer

Accommodations

The St. Regis Cairo

This 36-story landmark delights with its lavishly appointed rooms

and suites, state-of-the-art facilities, and seven thoughtfully

crafted restaurants and bars.

Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa

Nestled on the banks of the Nile, this resort offers stylish

rooms with uninterrupted views from the water’s edge,

luxurious spa facilities, and stunning infinity pools.

Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa

The St. Regis Cairo

Photos clockwise from top: Sun Deck, Lounge, and breakfast on board

The elegant Sanctuary Nile Adventurer has just 30 cabins.

Decorated in a contemporary style, the ship’s design combines

modern Egyptian culture with 7,000 years of heritage.

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Egypt & the Nile:

A Journey into Antiquity

Aboard

Sanctuary

Nile Adventurer

December 29, 2024–

January 9, 2025

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