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EGYPT - LAND OF THE PHARAOHS THE PYRAMIDS - LUXOR - ASWAN - VALLEY OF THE KINGS - CAIRO - NILE CRUISE DECEMBER 4 - 13, 2020 OR MARCH 12 - 21, 2021 FROM $3,099 AIR, LAND & CRUISE 10 DAYS, 8 NIGHTS INCLUDING HOTELS, CRUISE, MEALS, DAY TRIPS, AND AIRFARE FROM PITTSBURGH, PA We invite you to join us on our journey to Egypt, a nation of biblical proportions and epic history. Experience the fascinating stories of the ancient world as you tour Cairo’s medieval mosques, the gargantuan pyramids of Giza, grandiose Karnak and Luxor temples, the treasures of Tutankhamen’s tomb, and the Valley of the Kings. In the company of an expert Egyptologist guide, cruise the mighty Nile river aboard a first-class vessel and spend 4 nights at a first- class hotel in the cosmopolitan city of Cairo. For more details and reservations contact: Michelle Kreutzer at the Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce E-mail: [email protected] • Telephone: 412-203-0257 Reservations can also be made on our online booking engine www.aventuraworld.com/booking. The group booking codes are: RUJHES (for 12/4/20 departure) - CAUJWH (for 3/12/21 departure)

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EGYPT - LAND OF THE PHARAOHSTHE PYRAMIDS - LUXOR - ASWAN - VALLEY OF THE KINGS - CAIRO - NILE CRUISE

DECEMBER 4 - 13, 2020 OR MARCH 12 - 21, 2021FROM $3,099 AIR, LAND & CRUISE

10 DAYS, 8 NIGHTS INCLUDING HOTELS, CRUISE, MEALS, DAY TRIPS, AND AIRFARE FROM PITTSBURGH, PA

We invite you to join us on our journey to Egypt, a nation of biblical proportions and epic history. Experience thefascinating stories of the ancient world as you tour Cairo’s medieval mosques, the gargantuan pyramids of Giza,grandiose Karnak and Luxor temples, the treasures of Tutankhamen’s tomb, and the Valley of the Kings. In the companyof an expert Egyptologist guide, cruise the mighty Nile river aboard a first-class vessel and spend 4 nights at a first-class hotel in the cosmopolitan city of Cairo.

For more details and reservations contact:Michelle Kreutzer at the Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of CommerceE-mail: [email protected] • Telephone: 412-203-0257

Reservations can also be made on our online booking engine www.aventuraworld.com/booking. The group booking codes are: RUJHES (for 12/4/20 departure) - CAUJWH (for 3/12/21 departure)

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EGYPT - LAND OF THE PHARAOHS THE PYRAMIDS - LUXOR - ASWAN - VALLEY OF THE KINGS - CAIRO - NILE CRUISE

10 Days from $3,099 air, land & cruise (2) CAIRO • (4) NILE RIVER CRUISE • (2) CAIRO

Sail the majestic Nile River between Aswan and Luxor in oneof the first-class Sakkara Nile cruise ships. All ships offerspacious cabins, delicious cuisine, and uncompromisingservice. All staterooms boast a private bath with full-sizebathtub, international direct dial telephone, and individualclimate control. Additional amenities include panoramic diningrooms and lounges, gift shops, spacious sun decks, joggingtracks, gyms, bars, nightly entertainment, pools, and sundecks.

Day 1 Depart USA Depart Pittsburgh, PA for Cairo. Meals andrefreshments served on board.Day 2 Cairo Arrive in the Land of the Pharaohs. At Cairo InternationalAirport you will be welcomed and assisted through immigration andcustoms by your tour director, then escorted to your hotel. This eveningyou can learn about the history of this ancient land and the story of theSphinx through an optional Sound & Light Show. With laser beams and

TOUR FEATURES•ROUND TRIP AIR TRANSPORTATION - Air transportation from

Pittsburgh, PA and all intra-Egypt flights•FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS - 4 nights in Cairo•FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS - 4 nights Nile River cruise•INTERNATIONAL CUISINE - 18 included meals consisting of 8

buffet breakfasts, 6 lunches and 4 dinners•SIGHTSEEING TOUR PROGRAM - Sightseeing, including local

guide and all entrance fees as follows: Full day Cairo tourincluding Pyramids, Sphinx, Museum of Antiquities, AlabasterMosque and Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, and Nile Cruise sightseeingincluding Aswan, Kom Ombo, Esna, Edfu, and Luxor. Optionaltours available

•CULTURAL DISCOVERY SERIES - Our program encompassescultural connections, in-depth learning on the local economy andsocial systems, and interaction with locals such as a discussionwith a renowned Egyptologist, a tour of Papyrus Institute, a visit toa local school, an essential oils and perfume factory, and anAlabaster workshop

•PROFESSIONAL TOUR DIRECTOR - Assistance of a professionalTour Director for the entire length of the tour upon arrival in Cairo

•DELUXE MOTORCOACHES - Touring by private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach

•BAGGAGE HANDLING AND TRANSFERS - Baggage handling forone piece of checked luggage outside of the airport

OPTIONAL ALEXANDRIA EXTENSION TOUR FEATURES•FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS - Hotel accommodations

for 3 nights•INTERNATIONAL CUISINE - 7 included meals consisting of 3 buffet breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners

•SIGHTSEEING TOUR PROGRAM - Sightseeing, including local guide and all entrance fees as follows: scenic drive to Alexandria and a full day tour of Alexandria

•PROFESSIONAL TOUR DIRECTOR - Assistance of a professional Tour Director for the entire length of the tour

•DELUXE MOTORCOACHES - Touring by private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach

•BAGGAGE HANDLING AND TRANSFERS - Baggage handling for one piece of checked luggage

DESTINATION HIGHLIGHTSSee one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the GreatPyramids of Giza • Visit the iconic Sphinx • Cruise the Nile •Explore the impressive Valley of the Kings • Visit the stunningtemples of Karnak & Luxor • Marvel at the beautiful Temple ofHorus in Edfu • Gaze upon Ptolemaic Temple of Sobek andHaroeris in Kom Ombo • Visit the Aswan granite quarry • Seethe unfinished Obelisk & Temple of Philae • Marvel at themonumental Aswan High Dam • Sail in a felucca, a typical Nilesailboat • View Kitchener’s Island Botanical Garden & the AghaKhan Mausoleum • Tour Cairo • See Tutankhamun’s pricelesstreasures • Haggle for bargains at the lively Khan El-KhaliliBazaar • Explore Alexandria including the Catacombs

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CairoGiza

Al Minya

Qena

Luxor

Edfu

Aswan

Kom Ombo

Asyut

Port Said

SharmEl Sheikh

Hurghada

El Gouna

Sinai

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TOUR PRICE

Tour price is from $3,099 per person, double occupancybased on category M1. See registration form for furtherpricing.For single occupancy, add Cat M1 $699/Cat C2 $899 (limited availability)Fuel surcharges of $330 per person are included in the price.Taxes and other fees are currently $150 per person and areadditional. Fuel surcharges and taxes are valid at the time ofprinting but are subject to change.

This pricing does not include gratuities for driver, guides, andcruise staff, baggage charges by the airline, passports, visas(US$25 cash upon entry), and items of a personal nature.

Please note: Though rare, it may be necessary to substitutehotels and adjust itineraries at guide's discretion due to localconditions.OPTIONAL ALEXANDRIA EXTENSION:Alexandria Extension: $599 Double Occupancy or $848Single

light projections on the ancient walls of the Mummification Temple, desertsands, pyramid walls and the Sphinx itself, a fascinating story is revealed.The accompanying soundtrack enhances the surroundings, and the voiceof the Sphinx is aptly dramatic and mysterious! Day 3 Cairo Today start your day with one of our Cultural Discovery Series– a discussion with a renowned Egyptologist at the Museum of EgyptianAntiquities. Your visit to the museum will include a collection of Pharaonicartifacts and the treasures of King Tutankhamen's tomb. Drive to Old Cairoto visit Al Moallaka Church (Hanging Church) and Ben Ezra Synagogue.After lunch, you will explore the Citadel of Saladin, a medieval fortification,including the marvelous Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque. Visit the localbakery and learn about the art of making traditional Egyptian bread –Cultural Discovery Series. The full-day tour ends with a visit to Khan ElKhalili, the world's largest 13th century covered oriental bazaar. Overnightin Cairo. (B,L)Day 4 Cairo/Cruise Depart the hotel to Cairo Airport for your flight toAswan. Once there, you will be transferred to your luxury ship for a 4-night/5-day cruise. Here you visit the Aswan High Dam, the GraniteQuarries with the Unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Philae. Later sailon board a “Felucca”, a typical Nile sailboat, and view Kitchener's IslandBotanical Garden and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. In the evening enjoy aNubian Folkloric Show on board, overnight in Aswan. (B,L,D)Day 5 Cruise After breakfast on board, you set sail to Kom Ombo whereyou will visit the magnificent temple overlooking the river Nile. ThisPtolemaic Temple is the only double temple in Egypt shared by two gods,the crocodile-headed God Sobek, and the falcon-headed God Horus. Thetemple has two entrances, two courts, two colonnades, two Hypostylehalls and two sanctuaries, one side for each god. This evening enjoy aGalabeya Party after dinner. You are encouraged to shop and wear “TheGalabeya”, traditional Egyptian garments native to the Nile Valley.Overnight in Edfu. (B,L,D) Day 6 CruiseAfter breakfast you will visit the Temple of Horus, dedicatedto the falcon God Horus, a central figure in ancient Egyptian mythologywho served many functions such as God of Sun, War and Protection.Considered the best-preserved ancient temple and the second largestafter the Karnak. You will then sail to Esna and pass through the EsnaLock system, with lunch on board. This evening you will enjoy a Captain’scocktail party. (B,L,D)Day 7 Cruise After breakfast you will visit the West Bank, including theValley of the Kings. The ancient Egyptians built massive publicmonuments to their pharaohs. They also spent time creating concealedunderground tombs full of treasures. The most famed collection of suchintricate tombs, the Valley of the Kings, became a royal burial ground forpharaohs such as Tutankhamun, Seti I, and Ramses II, as well as queens,high priests, and other elites of the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties. Thensee the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari and the Colossi ofMemnon. Following lunch on board, you will gaze at the temples of Karnakand Luxor, built from the beginning of the Middle Kingdom to the GrecoRoman Kingdom. The second most visited historical sites in Egypt, andit’s probably due to the 30 pharaohs who contributed to its buildings. Incertain places, there are columns that are over three stories tall and about3000 years old. See the centuries-old city of pylons, hypostyle halls,colossal statues, shrines, and obelisks. Overnight in Luxor. (B,L,D)Day 8 Cairo Disembark and transfer to Luxor airport for your flight toCairo. Upon arrival to Cairo, transfer to the hotel and check-in. Theremainder of the day is at leisure to explore on your own or relax in thecomfort of your hotel. (B)Day 9 CairoAfter breakfast, visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, the definingsymbol of Egypt and the last of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World,and the mysterious Sphinx a mythological creature with a lion’s body anda human head, an important image in Egyptian and Greek art and legend.

Next, visit the Papyrus Institute and learn about papyrus making as animportant part of Egypt’s history (Cultural Discovery Series). Enjoy lunchand continue your visit to Sakkara where you will see the famous StepPyramid. Evening is free for last minute shopping or to relax by the pool.(B,L)Day 10 Cairo to USA or extend your stay with an optionalAlexandria extension Morning transfer to the airport for your returnflight home. (B)OPTIONAL ALEXANDRIA EXTENSIONDay 10 Cairo/Alexandria Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Cairo andthen depart for a scenic drive to Alexandria. Upon arrival enjoy lunch at alocal restaurant and sample the flavors and cuisine of the region. Theafternoon is yours to explore as you wish – this seaport city was foundedaround a small ancient Egyptian town and holds some of the mostfamous and historic wonders of Egypt. This evening you stay at theSheraton Montaza Hotel, located in a unique spot where you enjoy thebest of the Mediterranean. (B,L,D)Day 11 Alexandria - City Tour Your full day tour takes you on amazingadventures including one of the best-known ancient monuments stillstanding in Alexandria today, Pompey’s Pillar, which is located on the city’sancient acropolis and was originally part of a temple colonnade. Explorethe Catacombs which are made up of 3 levels cut into the rock, a largespiral staircase, a rotunda, the triclinium or banquette hall, a vestibule,an antechamber and the burial chamber with three recesses in it. Youwill also see the Royal Library of Alexandria which was once the largestlibrary in the world and the Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria considered oneof the most important defensive strongholds, not only in Egypt but alsoalong the Mediterranean Sea coast. (B,L,D)Day 12 Alexandra/Cairo After breakfast, transfer to Cairo and checkin at your hotel. The afternoon is yours to explore Cairo at your own pace.(B)Day 13 Cairo to USA After breakfast, transfer to the airport for yourreturn flight home. We thank you for joining us for this extension toAlexandria! (B)B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner

Kom Ombo

Aswan

TOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL EASY 1 2 3 4 5 ACTIVE

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OPTIONAL EXTENSION YES NO PRICE

Alexandria � �� �

$599.00 (Double)

$848.00 (Single)

TOTAL $ __________

REGISTRATION FORM(One per passenger)

PITTSBURGH AIRPORT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | EGYPT - LAND OF THE PHARAOHS | 12/4/20 OR 3/12/21We strongly recommend registration via our online booking engine www.aventuraworld.com/booking. Please use booking code: for 12/4/20 departure: RUJHES or for 3/12/21 departure: CAUJWHPlease complete the form below (one per passenger) and e-mail it with a clear copy of your passport information page to Michelle Kreutzer at [email protected].

Use this subtotal to calculate your optional trip protection premium cost

Please Note: A minimum of 15 passengers isrequired for the optional tours and a minimum of 20 to operate the extension.

CST #2113074506051

Deposit Due $ ____________________Deposit due at time of registration.Final remaining balance due for12/4/20 departure: September 5,2020 or for 3/12/21 departure:December 12, 2020

OPTIONAL TOURS YES NO PRICE

Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids � � $79.00

TOTAL $ __________

Tour Cost: $3,001 to $3,500 $3,501 to $4,000 $4,001 to $4,500 $4,501 to $5,000 $5,001 to $5,500Premium cost: �$221 �$252 �$283 � $318 �$345

� YES, I accept travel protection �NO, I decline travel protection (not recommended)

PLEASE WRITE LEGIBLY - NAMES MUST BE LISTED AS THEY APPEAR ON YOUR PASSPORT

Name: Mr. /Mrs. /Ms. : ______________________________________ ____________________________________ Date of Birth: _______/______/_______First/Middle Name Last Name

Passport#: _____________________________________ Country of Issue: ________________________________ Expiration date: ______/______/_______

Mailing Address: _________________________________________________ City: ___________________________________ State: _________ Zip: ________

Email Address: ______________________________ Home Phone: _____________________________ Cell Phone: __________________________________

Rooming as: � Single occupancy (M1+$699/C2+$899)

� Double/Twin occupancy with: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________First/Middle Name Last Name

Notes: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CALCULATE TRIP COST Trip cost: $_________Optional tours cost (from above): $_________Single supplement (if applicable): $_________Optional Alexandria extension: $_________Tax: $ 150.00Subtotal: $_________

TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN:We strongly recommend protecting your trip with our Optional Travel Protection Plan. The applicable Premium must be paid uponregistration. For a Full disclosure of coverage, please visit: www.aventuraworld.com/files/travel-protection.pdf. Premium Rates are basedon the total Tour Cost per person including taxes, optional tours and optional Alexandria extension (your subtotal from above).

CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations with 121 days or more prior to departure-full refund, the cost of trip cancellation & interruption insurance is retained,between 120 and 91 days prior to departure $600 per person is retained, 90 and 61 days 50% is retained, 60 and 31 days 85% is retained,30 days or less, or no show 100% of the package price is retained. Note: A person becoming a single as a result of the roommate’s cancellation must pay the single supplement.Aventura World reserves the right to adjust pricing based on currency fluctuations, gas increases, and government-imposed charges.

I have read the schedule of activities for the Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce – Egypt - Land of the Pharaohs program – 12/4/20 and3/12/2021 and accept the terms and conditions outlined on our website www.aventuraworld.com/terms-conditions and authorize $___ ___ ___ ___. ____ to be charged to my card (including optional tour/extension and insurance premium if applicable - from Deposit Due line above).

PAYMENT METHODS:Check #: ________________ Make checks payable to Aventura World and mail to Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce – 850 Beaver Grade Road, Moon Township, PA 15108.

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CALCULATE DEPOSIT:Deposit: $600.00 + Optional Tours $ _______ + Optional Alexandria extension $ _______ + Travel protection premium $ ________ =

CABIN CATEGORY CHOICE – 1ST CHOICE ___________ 2ND CHOICE ___________Cat M1* $3,099 Cat C2 $3,349 Cat C1 $3,399

Cat D2 $3,449 Cat D1 $3,499

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: *Cat M1 $ 699, *Cat C2 $899

*Limited availability

Choose your new departure date: �December 4 - 13, 2020 (Booking Code: RUJHES) �March 12 - 21, 2021 (Booking Code: CAUJWH)