Egypt & the Nile: A Journey into Antiquity Aboard Sanctuary Nile Adventurer

December 29, 2025 – January 9, 2026

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Embark on an extraordinary New Year’s journey into the heart of ancient Egypt.

This exclusive program offers a unique blend of private plane travel, a four-night Nile River cruise aboard the luxurious Sanctuary Nile Adventurer, and unparalleled access to Egypt’s legendary sites. 

The adventure begins in Cairo, where you’ll explore the Great Pyramids and the Great Sphinx up close, bypassing the usual crowds.

Visit the new National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, with a special look behind the scenes at its restoration center. Delve into the recently opened underground chambers of King Djoser’s Step Pyramid in Sakkara, and explore the tomb of Wahtye, adorned with statues, paintings, and hieroglyphics. A private flight to Luxor leads to visits to the UNESCO-listed necropolis in Thebes and rare access to Queen Nefertari’s tomb, known for its vivid wall paintings. The Nile River voyage takes you to sublime tombs and temples in Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan, with a private plane journey to the awe-inspiring temples of Abu Simbel. Conclude your journey in Cairo.

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Lecturer

Jennifer Dasal

Lecturer

Jennifer Dasal is an art historian, curator, lecturer, and author. After stumbling into an art history class as an undergraduate student at UC Davis, Jennifer was hooked. She went on to complete an M.A. in Art History from University of Notre Dame, and completed PhD coursework in art history at the Pennsylvania State University. She is the former curator of modern and contemporary art at the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA), where she worked for thirteen years. She is the author of “The Club: Where American Women Artists Found Refuge in Belle Epoque Paris,” which was released in July of 2025. She’s also the creator and host of the ArtCurious Podcast, which was chosen as one of PC Magazine’s Best Podcasts of the Year for three years in a row (2018-2020).

Accommodations

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence

Hilton Luxor Resort and Spa

Sanctuary Nile Adventurer

Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis

Four Seasons Hotel Amman

Movenpick Petra Resort

Hyat Rum Camp

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