Egyptian Odyssey: Cairo, the Nile and Lake Nasser
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Highlights
- Walking is the best way to get to know a new place
- I’m energetic and enjoy a good physical challenge, so I’m always ready to spend the day on the move
- Whether it’s public transit, city streets or village cobblestones, I’m game
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Itinerary
Depart on overnight flights to Cairo.
In the event that most flights arrive later than the scheduled program start time, orientation will be held the following day.
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Depart very early in the morning for return flights.
At the hotel.
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