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EGYPT: THE LAND OF THE PHARAOHS THE PYRAMIDS - LUXOR - ASWAN - VALLEY OF THE KINGS - CAIRO - NILE CRUISE MARCH 20-29, 2020 FROM $3,699 MEMBER/$3,999 NON-MEMBER AIR, LAND & CRUISE 10 DAYS, 8 NIGHTS INCLUDING HOTELS, CRUISE, MEALS, DAY TRIPS, AND AIRFARE FROM SAN ANTONIO, TX 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 the Luxor temples, 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 luxury hotel in cosmopolitan Cairo. For more details and reservations contact: Cynthia Rodriguez at the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce E-mail: [email protected] • Telephone: (210) 229-2107 Reservations can also be made on our online booking engine www.aventuraworld.com/booking. The group booking code is: B002488 Early-Bird Special! Save $100 on Tour plus FREE Pyramids Sound & Light Show if booked by October 23, 2019.

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

MARCH 20-29, 2020FROM $3,699 MEMBER/$3,999 NON-MEMBER AIR, LAND & CRUISE10 DAYS, 8 NIGHTS INCLUDING HOTELS, CRUISE, MEALS, DAY TRIPS,

AND AIRFARE FROM SAN ANTONIO, TX

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 the Luxor temples, 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 luxuryhotel in cosmopolitan Cairo.

For more details and reservations contact:Cynthia Rodriguez at the Greater San Antonio Chamber of CommerceE-mail: [email protected] • Telephone: (210) 229-2107

Reservations can also be made on our online booking engine www.aventuraworld.com/booking. The group booking code is: B002488

Early-Bird Special! Save $100 on Tour plus FREE Pyramids Sound &Light Show if booked byOctober 23, 2019.

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

10 Days from $3,699 member/$3,999 non-member 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 San Antonio, TX 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 though an optional Sound & Light Show. With laser beams andlight projections on the ancient walls of the Mummification Temple, desert

TOUR FEATURES•ROUND TRIP AIR TRANSPORTATION - Air transportation from San Antonio, TX and all intra-Egypt flights•DELUXE ACCOMMODATIONS - 4 nights in Cairo•FIRST CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS - 4 nights Nile River cruise•INTERNATIONAL CUISINE - 18 included meals consisting of 8buffet breakfasts, 6 lunches and 4 dinners•SIGHTSEEING TOUR PROGRAM - Sightseeing, including localguide 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•DELUXE ACCOMMODATIONS - Hotel accommodations for 3 nights•INTERNATIONAL CUISINE - 7 included meals consisting of 3buffet breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners•SIGHTSEEING TOUR PROGRAM - Sightseeing, including localguide and all entrance fees as follows: scenic drive toAlexandria and a full day tour of Alexandria•PROFESSIONAL TOUR DIRECTOR - Assistance of aprofessional Tour Director for the entire length of the tour•DELUXE MOTORCOACHES - Touring by private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach•BAGGAGE HANDLING AND TRANSFERS - Baggage handlingfor one piece of checked luggage

DESTINATION HIGHLIGHTSSee one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the GreatPyramid 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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TOUR PRICEChamber member tour price is from $3,699 per person, doubleoccupancy. The non-member price is from $3,999 per person,double occupancy. Price based on category M1; see registrationform for further pricing.For single occupancy, add Cat M1 $699/ Cat C2 $899 (limitedavailability)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.Early Bird Special: Save on Cabin Categories and receive a FREEPyramids Sound & Light Show ($79 regular price) if booked byOctober 23, 2019. The price increases by $100 after this dateplus the cost of the Pyramids Sound & Light Show.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 substitute hotelsand adjust itineraries at guide's discretion due to local conditions.OPTIONAL ALEXANDRIA EXTENSION:Alexandria Extension: $699 Double Occupancy or $948 Single

sands, 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 a visit to the Museum of EgyptianAntiquities. Your visit to the museum will include a collection of Pharaonicartifacts and the treasures of King Tutankhamen's tomb. After lunch, youwill explore the Citadel of Saladin, a medieval fortification, including themarvelous Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque. The full-day tour ends with avisit to Khan El-Khalili, the world's largest 13th century covered orientalbazaar. This evening enjoy a discussion with a renowned Egyptologist(Cultural Discovery Series). Overnight in Cairo. (B,L)Day 4 Cairo/Cruise Depart the hotel to Cairo Airport for your flight toAswan. Once there, you visit the Aswan High Dam, the Granite Quarrieswith the Unfinished Obelisk. Then you visit an Egyptian essential oils andperfume factory (Cultural Discovery Series) to learn how these naturalscents are made. Afterwards you will be transferred to your first-class shipfor a 4-night/5-day cruise. After lunch you visit the Temple of Philae.Overnight in Aswan. (B,L,D)Day 5 Cruise After breakfast on board, you sail on board a “Felucca”, atypical Nile sailboat, and view Kitchener's Island Botanical Garden andthe Agha Khan Mausoleum. After lunch you sail to Kom Ombo where youwill visit the magnificent temple overlooking the river Nile. This PtolemaicTemple is the only double temple in Egypt shared by two gods, thecrocodile-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. It’sconsidered 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. As you cruise the Nile, tea, coffee anddeserts are served as you watch the world drift by. Late afternoon youarrive to Luxor, you visit the temple. Luxor temple is known as the world’sbest open-air museum, but that comes nowhere close describing thisamazing place. Nothing in the world compares to the size andmagnificence of the monuments that have survived from ancient Thebes.This evening you will enjoy a manager’s cocktail party. Overnight in Luxor.(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. Prior to leaving the Valley of the Kings you visit an Alabasterworkshop (Cultural Discovery Series) to see how vases and statues aremade in the traditional ancient styles. After lunch on board, you will visita local Egyptian school. Here you will meet with teachers and students tolearn about the educational system in Egypt (Cultural Discovery Series).Onwards, you will gaze at the temple of Karnak, built from the beginningof the Middle Kingdom to the Greco Roman Kingdom. The second mostvisited historical site in Egypt, and it’s probably due to the 30 pharaohs

who contributed to its buildings. In certain places, there are columns thatare over three stories tall and about 3000 years old. See the centuriesold city of pylons, hypostyle halls, colossal statues, shrines, and obelisks.In the evening enjoy a Nubian Folkloric Show on board. Overnight in Luxor.(B,L,D)Day 8 Luxor/CairoDisembark and transfer to Luxor airport for your flightto Cairo. Upon arrival to Cairo, transfer to the hotel and check-in.Dependent on flight schedules you will either have more free time in Luxoror more free time in Cairo, or a mix of both! This day is classed as a travelday. (B)Day 9 Cairo After breakfast, visit the Great Pyramid 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. (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

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GREATER SAN ANTONIO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EGYPT: THE LAND OF THE PHARAOHSTHE PYRAMIDS - LUXOR - ASWAN - VALLEY OF THE KINGS - CAIRO - NILE CRUISEMARCH 20-29, 2020PLEASE PRINT, CIRCLE AND CHECK THE APPLICABLE INFORMATION - NAMES MUST BE LISTED AS THEY APPEAR ON YOUR PASSPORTPlease complete the form below (one per passenger) and e-mail it with a clear copy of your passport information page to Cynthia Rodriguez at [email protected].

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Traveling in a: r Single occupancy r Double/Twin occupancy with __________________________________________ _____________________________________ First/Middle Name Last NameGreater San Antonio Chamber Member r Yes r NoCABIN CATEGORY CHOICE – 1ST CHOICE ___________ 2ND CHOICE ___________Cat M1* $3,699 member/$3,999 non-member Cat C2 $3,899 member/$4,199 non-memberCat C1 $3,949 member/$4,249 non-member Cat D2 $4,099 member/$4,399 non-memberCat D1 $4,149 member/$4,449 non-memberSingle Supplement: *Cat M1 $ 699, *Cat C2 $899 *Limited availability

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OPTIONAL TOURS YES NO PRICE OPTIONAL EXTENSION YES PRICE

SOUND AND LIGHT SHOW AT THE ALEXANDRIA 5 $ 699.00 (Double)PYRAMIDS (Free if reserved by October 23, 2019) 5 5 �$ 79.00 5 $ 948.00 (Single)

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PREMIUM COST: $ 252 $ 283 $ 318 $ 345 $ 379 $ 408 $ 442