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Amazing pyramids, Coptic ruins, nomad visits, a desert sojourn—our journey delivers a full experience of a fascinating and remote land.

BRIAN MCGILLOWAY

MARCIN JAMKOWSKI

Stunning and remote archaeological sites lie

along the palm-fringed Nile River as it winds

through Sudan’s legendary Kingdom of Kush,

an ancient rival to the better-known pharaohs

to the north. Our fascinating cultural journey

brings you to the confluence of the Blue Nile

and White Nile for a private sunset cruise,

then overland by 4WD vehicle to grand and

seldom-visited monuments, from the painted

tombs of Napata to the breathtaking Pyramids

of Meroe, a World Heritage Site. Along the

way, you’ll enjoy desert picnics, hidden Nubian

villages, visits to chai houses to sip cinnamon

tea, a mystical Sufi dance, and even camel

rides! Select accommodations, including a

charming guest house and a safari-style tented

camp, put you just steps away from the

amazing ruins of a lost kingdom on the Nile.

Days 1-5

Khartoum / Nile Cruise / Jebel

Barkal / Napata / Pyramids of Nuri

After

exploring Khartoum’s historic sites and open-air

market where artisans abound, we’ll head

through the open spaces of the Western Desert

to Upper Nubia, where small villages are set

among golden sand dunes and palm trees. Our

explorations include the red sandstone mountain

of Jebel Barkal, a landmark in the desert and

sacred to the Nubians since the time of the New

Kingdom (1500 BC), and the fantastic Nile-side

pyramids at Napata, with their multicolored

hieroglyphics. A cruise on the Nile brings us to

the steep-sided Pyramids of Nuri, burial place

of 21 Kushite kings along with 52 queens and

princesses. Our lodge is set at the foot of Jebel

Barkal, and we’ll enjoy a traditional Nubian

dance performance.

Days 6-7

Bisharin Nomads / Pyramids of

Meroe

Crossing the Nile, we enter the volcanic

Bayuda Desert, where we may meet Bisharin

nomads roaming with their herds of camels and

donkeys, and reach spellbinding Meroe, with its

countless mysterious pyramids set on a hilltop,

their sharp, angular shapes jutting into the clear

blue sky. You can ride a camel (or walk if you

prefer) to discover this astonishing site. From

our permanent tented camp, savor amazing

pyramid views right from the veranda of your

safari-style tent.

Days 8-9

Naga and Mussawarat Temples /

Whirling Dervishes

After exploring the temples

of Naga and Mussawarat, with their wonderful

bas-relief depictions, watch the spinning of the

Sufi whirling dervishes at sunset at the Tomb of

Ahmed al-Nil, as chanting and music fill the air

in the Sufi expression of mystic union with God.

Depart on Day 9.

Expedition to Sudan THE NILE VALLEY, NUBIAN DESERT, AND PYRAMIDS OF MEROE

HIGHLIGHTS

• Dramatic pyramids at Nuri and Meroe,

both World Heritage Sites

• Our expert Trip Leader unlocks the

secrets of the Kingdom of Kush

• Delightful accommodations right at

archaeological sites

• Traditional dance performances, open-air

markets, local specialties from lemon-

laced kabobs to sweet ginger coffee

• Small group—maximum 11!

• Optional extension to Egypt

DETAILS

• 9-day trip begins and ends in Khartoum

• 6 nights hotels, 2 nights safari-style camp

• All meals included

DATES

Oct 28-Nov 5, 2016

Nov 11-19

Jan 6-14, 2017

Feb 10-18

Oct 27-Nov 4

TRIP COST

$5395 (9-11 members)

$5795 (6-8 members)

Single supplement: $690

Sudan permits and fees: $385

TRIP LEVEL

2 3 4 5 6 7

Overland desert touring by comfortable

4WD vehicle with guaranteed window

seating, exploration with easy walking