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AmaWaterways Is Taking Guests Deep into the Story of Egypt
One extraordinary country. Eleven unforgettable nights. And a journey through some of the most iconic places in history. AmaWaterways invites guests to experience Egypt on an 11-night journey cruising round-trip from Cairo, bringing together the country’s legendary sights with the opportunity to experience them alongside an expert Egyptologist. From the moment the journey begins, Egypt’s history takes centre stage. Each day is brought to life by an expert Egyptologist accompanying the journey, offering context and insight as guests explore the remarkable places that have shaped the story of one of the world’s most fascinating destinations. With Cairo as both the starting and ending point, the journey offers an immersive way…
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Falafel, Pharaohs, and Fiction: My Lifelong Love Affair with Egypt
I am in love. Deeply, madly, crazy in love – with Egypt. It started when I was in high school, probably inspired by the arrival of the King Tut exhibit in Toronto some years earlier. I was desperate to go, but my mother refused to take me. She hated crowds and said it would be packed. She was right. First, I fell for all the ancient history. I spent my high school years reading Egyptology texts – for fun. I scrimped and saved from my first job until I had enough to join a group tour of Egypt, where I got to see the King Tut collection in Cairo, and…
