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Travel Through Egypt
 
Egypt
As 2010 winds down and temperatures drop, warmer destinations become more and more attractive. Egypt and the Nile River are both beautiful, rich in history, and overall wonderful places to close out the old and bring in the new. There is something for every type of traveler in this region: historical landmarks dating back to biblical days, ancient buildings that still make the modern architect marvel at its construction, unforgettable sunsets, and don’t forget the legends and tales that are difficult to separate from fact. The Nile River is the life source of Egypt. Silt deposits left after its annual flooding leave the land fertile, giving it a supreme ability to provide for the Egyptian people. Everything imaginable used in their daily lives have some connection to this powerful river: from clay pots to even the bricks that build the homes they inhabit.
Also used as a highway to transport people and goods, it is a major source of trade and recreation. Did you know that the ancients developed a calendar to predict the flooding based on the direction of the river? This same calendar is where our modern day calendar stemmed.

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Pyramids

The Pyramids – The Sites –The Culture

One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, these eye-catching monuments will leave any visitor with more questions than when they arrived. Constructed during the time of the Nile’s annual flooding as tombs for their Pharaohs, the Great Pyramid is the largest monument ever constructed. Each stone weighed more than two tons and was put in place without iron tools or any other equipment used in modern-day construction. More fascinating than this is the exquisite detail with which each stone was layered with, both as messages for the gods and stories of the fallen Pharaohs. The hieroglyphics and messages have a story all on their own. From $1490 per person, the magnificent Harmony G offers a 5-night cruise especially focused on the Pharaoh and Kings of Egypt. Life aboard this vessel is best described as elegant and relaxing.
Valley of the KingsFor a longer exploration, we invite you aboard the five-star deluxe cruise ship Prince Abbas, departing from Cairo, Egypt. This 11-day cruise blends ancient and modern Egypt, allowing you to take in many sites from the Great Sphinx of Giza to majestic temples of Luxor, and beyond. The Nile River and Egypt have separate stories and histories that converge making it a region that few others can rival. There is architecture like no other place in the world, just as unique are the tales, of even a Pharaoh – Osiris – being the first resurrected person. Countless other artifacts leave major clues into the ancient world making Egypt somewhat surprisingly unchanged in culture and custom.
WLCVacations has several voyages to choose from this season while you soak in the history, cruise the Nile, and ponder the tales that could be – all in exquisite luxury. You have a personal invitation to roam the temples and explore the Valley of the Kings aboard the River Tosca for 7 nights and even explore the Red Sea...Bon Voyage!

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