Egypt Travel- Webinar Slide Show (June 2009) - Presentation Transcript
Lindblad Expeditions’ EGYPT Egypt
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Welcome to
Lindblad
Expeditions’
Egypt Online
Webinar — thank
you for joining us.
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The Lindblad Legacy
Lars-Eric Lindblad,
the pioneer of
expedition travel.
Led first groups of
expedition travelers in
the 1950’s, and led his
first journey to Egypt
in 1961.
Understanding,
appreciating &
conserving — a model
we adhere to today.
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The Lindblad Legacy
Dedication to
exploring in depth,
with the best
expedition team.
Decades of experience
in Egypt.
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The Best Team of
Egyptologist Guides
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They seemingly
know everything,
and have a
wonderful way of
conveying their
knowledge.
Excellent staff-to-
guest ratio: two
guides for a
maximum of 42
guests.
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“Egypt is the gift
of the Nile… there is
no country that
possesses so many
wonders, nor any that
has such a number of
works which defy
description.”
-- Herodotus
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The Nile flows north
through the desert,
and gives life to
Egypt.
Rises in East Africa;
White and Blue Nile
join in Sudan.
Terminates at the Nile
Delta, at the
Mediterranean.
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Two Lindblad
Itineraries:
Passage Through
Egypt:
15 days, including
6 nights aboard
Triton.
Exploring Egypt:
10 days, including
4 nights aboard
Triton
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Cairo: one of the great cities of the world
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Your first stay in
Cairo: exploring the
heart of the city
The Egyptian Museum
holds some of the
greatest masterworks
ever created.
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The Egyptian
Museum
The pharaoh
Akhenaten and his
wife Nefertiti before
the life-giving rays of
the sun.
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Tutankhamen’s
mask, in the
Egyptian Museum
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Tutankhamen’s
treasures, in the
Egyptian Museum
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Islamic Cairo: a
millennium of great art
and architecture
(Sultan Hassan
Mosque, begun 1356)
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The Mohamed Ali
Mosque (built Egypt
1828-1848), atop
the Citadel (fortified
by Saladin
1176-1183).
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The Khan al
Khalily — a bazaar
used by Egyptians
and visitors alike
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Coptic Cairo
(on our Passage
Through Egypt
itinerary)
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Ben Ezra Synagogue, 9th century
(on Passage Through Egypt)
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Our hotel for our first stay in Cairo: the
Four Seasons at the First Residence.
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Private charter flights
take us Cairo/Luxor and
Aswan/Abu Simbel/Cairo
— a tremendous
convenience.
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Luxor (ancient Thebes):
capital of the New
Kingdom — perhaps the
world’s greatest
collection of antiquities.
Karnak Temple —
begun in the 16th
century BC, added to
by 30 pharaohs over
almost 2,000 years.
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Karnak Temple Egypt
— Great
Hypostyle Hall
Karnak Temple Egypt
Sound & Light
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Luxor Temple
The superb M/S Triton:
20 Junior Suites
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+ 1 Bridge Suite
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M/S Triton:
Spacious and
beautifully
furnished
staterooms
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M/S Triton:
Lots of public
space.
M/S Triton:
Food is a key part
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of the experience.
The West Bank of the Nile: Egypt
Valley of the Kings
The Valley of the Kings: Egypt
Tutankhamen’s tomb
The only intact
pharaoh’s
tomb ever
found —
discovered in
1923 by
Howard Carter.
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The Valley of the Kings:
a choice of additional
tombs to visit.
Shown here: Ramses VI.
The Valley of
the Queens Egypt
(on Passage
Through
Egypt).
The West Bank of the Nile: Egypt
Hatshepsut’s Temple
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The West Bank of
the Nile: Tombs of
the Nobles
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The West Bank
of the Nile:
Ramesseum
(on Passage
Through Egypt).
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Dendera
(on Passage
Through Egypt).
Along the Nile: Temple Egypt
of Horus at Edfu
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The Temple of Kom Ombo
Aswan Egypt
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Aswan: Philae Temple &
Unfinished Obelisk
Abu Simbel: Egypt
Temple of Ramses II
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Abu Simbel:
Temple of Ramses II
Abu Simbel:
Temple of Nefertari
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Cairo: the
Mena House Oberoi
Your room faces the
Pyramids.
The Pyramids Egypt
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The Pyramids
& Solar Boat
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The Sphinx
Saqqara: Step Pyramid Egypt
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Dahshur Pyramid Complex
(on Passage Through Egypt)
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Pyramids
Sound & Light
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Why travel with Lindblad Expeditions
in Egypt?
-- our Egyptologist guides are tops in their field.
-- Triton: a superb, appropriately sized ship.
-- remarkable hotel accommodations.
-- private charter flights within Egypt.
-- small groups, with a low ratio of guests to guides.
-- carefully crafted itineraries.
-- Lindblad makes it easy for you.
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Two itineraries to choose:
Passage Through Egypt: Exploring Egypt:
-- 15 days -- 10 days
-- 6 nights aboard Triton -- 4 nights aboard Triton
-- includes Coptic Cairo; more -- all of Egypt’s highlights
time in Luxor; Dendera; Dahshur
-- more in depth
Both include:
-- all your excursions
-- arrival and departure transfers; Egypt visa
-- almost all meals
-- gratuities except to ship’s crew and Egyptologist guides
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Alexandria Pre-Extension (3 Days)
-- 2 nights in Alexandria at the
Helnan Palestine Hotel
-- see the new Alexandria Library,
the National Museum, the
catacombs and a host of other
sites in this Mediterranean city.
-- explore Alexandria with a
wonderful guide.
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Jordan Extension (4 Days)
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Jordan Extension (4 Days)
-- 1 night in Amman, 2 nights at
Petra and 1 night at the Dead
Sea.
-- tour Amman, visit the great
Greco-Roman city of Jerash,
spend a full day exploring
Petra, see the 6th-century map
at Madaba, and enjoy the
Dead Sea.
-- travel with an outstanding
guide and stay in superb
hotels.
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SPECIAL 2009-2010
Savings Opportunity
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Webinar participants
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June 22, 2009.
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Some questions:
1. What’s the best time of year to travel?
What’s the weather like?
2. Should I be concerned about security?
3. How strenuous is it, and how fit do I
need to be?
4. What do I need to pack?
For reservations, contact your travel agent
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Egypt
For reservations,
contact your
travel agent or call
1-800-EXPEDITION
(1-800-397-3348)
www.expeditions.com
Lynda Prono
LyndaP@expeditions.com
Egypt
For reservations,
contact your
travel agent or call
1-800-EXPEDITION
(1-800-397-3348)
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Lynda Prono
LyndaP@expeditions.com
Phone Reservation Hours:
Monday – Friday 9am - 8pm ET
Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm ET
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Egypt with Lindblad Expeditions
Thank you!
For reservations,
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travel agent or call
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Lynda Prono
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Monday – Friday 9am - 8pm ET
Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm ET
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