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                                    CLASSIC EGYPT
THE PYRAMIDS - LUXOR - ASWAN - VALLEY OF THE KINGS - CAIRO - NILE CRUISE
                         DECEMBER 1 - 8, 2021
                                   FROM     $2,749 AIR, LAND & CRUISE
       8 DAYS, 6 NIGHTS INCLUDING HOTELS, CRUISE, MEALS, DAY TRIPS, COACH
          TRANSPORTATION FROM LEBANON AND AIRFARE FROM NEW YORK

                                                                                           Early-Bird
                                                                                            Special!
                                                                                     $2,849,
                                                                                if reserved
                                                                                                  $2,749
                                                                                            by April 9,2021.
                                                                                    Hurry, at this
                                                                                     the trip will pric e
                                                                                                   sell
                                                                                       out quickly.

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, 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 3 nights at a first-class hotel in the cosmopolitan city
of Cairo.

For more details and reservations contact:
Karen Groh at the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce
E-mail: kgroh@lvchamber.org
Telephone: (717) 273-3727 ext. 101

Reservations can also be made on our online booking engine
www.aventuraworld.com/booking. The group booking code is: VCQFSU
CLASSIC EGYPT - Lebanon Valley PA Chamber of Commerce
CLASSIC EGYPT
THE PYRAMIDS - LUXOR - ASWAN - VALLEY OF THE KINGS - CAIRO - NILE CRUISE
8 Days                    from   $2,749               air, land & cruise

(1) CAIRO • (3) NILE RIVER CRUISE • (2) CAIRO

                                                                           TOUR FEATURES
                                                                           •ROUND TRIP AIR TRANSPORTATION - Air transportation from
                                          3                                  New York and all intra-Egypt flights
                                  Giza
                                         Cairo                             •ROUND TRIP COACH TRANSPORTATION - Coach
                                                                             transportation from Lebanon to/from New York*
                                                                           •FIRST-CLASS HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS - 3 nights in Cairo
                                                                           •FIRST-CLASS RIVERBOAT ACCOMMODATIONS - 3 nights Nile
                                                                             River cruise
                                                                           •CUISINE - 13 included meals consisting of 6 breakfasts, 4
                                                                            lunches and 3 dinners
               EGYPT                                                       •SIGHTSEEING TOUR PROGRAM - Sightseeing, including local
                                                                             guide and all entrance fees as follows: Full day Cairo tour
                                                                             including Pyramids, Sphinx, Museum of Antiquities and Nile
                                                     Luxor                   Cruise sightseeing including Aswan, Kom Ombo, Esna, Edfu,
                                                                             and Luxor. Optional tours available
                                                      Edfu                 •CULTURAL DISCOVERY SERIES - Our program encompasses
                                                 3
                                                       Kom                   cultural connections, in-depth learning on the local economy
                                                       Ombo
                                                       Aswan                 and social systems, and interaction with locals such as a
                                                                             discussion with an Egypt specialist, workers at an oils and
  #   - No. of Overnight Stays
                                                                             perfume factory, and a visit to an Alabaster workshop
                                                                           •PROFESSIONAL TOUR DIRECTOR - Assistance of a
         By Cruise
                                                                             professional Tour Director for the entire length of the tour
                                                                             upon arrival in Cairo
                                                                           •DELUXE MOTORCOACHES - Touring by private deluxe air-
Sail the majestic Nile River between Aswan and Luxor in one of               conditioned motorcoach
the first-class Sakkara Nile cruise ships. All ships offer spacious        •BAGGAGE HANDLING AND TRANSFERS - Baggage handling
                                                                             for one piece of checked luggage outside of the airport
cabins, delicious cuisine, and uncompromising service. All
staterooms boast a private bath with full-size bathtub,                    OPTIONAL ALEXANDRIA EXTENSION TOUR FEATURES
international direct dial telephone, and individual climate
                                                                           •FIRST-CLASS HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS - Hotel
control. Additional amenities include panoramic dining rooms                 accommodations for 3 nights
and lounges, gift shops, spacious sun decks, jogging tracks,               •CUISINE - 7 included meals consisting of 3 breakfasts, 2
gyms, bars, nightly entertainment, pools, and sun decks.                    lunches and 2 dinners
                                                                           •SIGHTSEEING TOUR PROGRAM - Sightseeing, including local
                                                                            guide and all entrance fees as follows: scenic drive to
                                                                            Alexandria and a city tour of Alexandria including Catacombs
                                                                           •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 HIGHLIGHTS
                                                                           See one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Great
                                                                           Pyramids of Giza • Visit the iconic Sphinx • Cruise the Nile •
                                                                           Explore the impressive Valley of the Kings • Visit the stunning
                                                                           temples of Karnak & Luxor • Marvel at the beautiful Temple of
                                                                           Horus in Edfu • Gaze upon Ptolemaic Temple of Sobek and
                                                                           Haroeris in Kom Ombo • Visit the Aswan granite quarry • See
                                                                           the unfinished Obelisk & Temple of Philae • Marvel at the
                                                                           monumental Aswan High Dam • Tour Cairo • Museum of
                                                                           Antiquities (Grand Egyptian museum if open) • Explore
                                                                           Alexandria including the Catacombs
CLASSIC EGYPT - Lebanon Valley PA Chamber of Commerce
Day 1 Depart USA Depart USA for Cairo. Meals and refreshments                   perfume factory to learn about this ancient industry, then the Granite
served on board.                                                                Quarries with the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Temple of Philae. Philae in
Day 2 Cairo Arrive in the Land of the Pharaohs. At Cairo International          Greek or Pilak in ancient Egyptian, means ‘the end,’ and defined the
Airport you will be welcomed and assisted through immigration and               southernmost limit of Egypt. After the tour return to the boat to relax or
customs by your tour director, then escorted to your hotel. Evening on your     walk to the nearby restaurants for lunch, before transferring to the airport.
own to settle-in and start getting acquainted with the destination, relax       Upon arrival in Cairo, transfer to your hotel and check-in. Evening on your
by the pool or learn about the history of this ancient land and the story of    own for last minute shopping or to relax by the pool. (B)
the Sphinx though an optional Sound & Light Show. With laser beams              Day 7 Cairo After breakfast, visit the Great Pyramid of Giza, the defining
and light projections on the ancient walls of the Mummification Temple,         symbol of Egypt and the last of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World,
desert sands, pyramid walls and the Sphinx itself, a fascinating story is       and the mysterious Sphinx a mythological creature with a lion’s body and
revealed. The accompanying soundtrack enhances the surroundings, and            a human head, an important image in Egyptian and Greek art and legend.
the voice of the Sphinx is aptly dramatic and mysterious. Overnight in          Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant and then continue to the Museum of
Cairo.                                                                          Antiquities or the new Grand Museum. Evening is free for you to enjoy
Day 3 Cairo/Luxor-Cruise After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for         the last night of Cairo. (B,L)
your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival you will be escorted to your Nile cruise     Day 8 Cairo to USA Today you bid farewell to Egypt. After breakfast
ship. Savor lunch on board before heading out with your guide to visit the      transfer to the airport for your return flight. (B)
impressive Karnak Temple and the Luxor Temple. The Temple of Karnak,
located on the East bank of the Nile, was built by several great kings of
Egypt including King Ramses II, King Tutmosis III, and Queen Hatshepsut.        OPTIONAL ALEXANDRIA EXTENSION
It was dedicated to the triad of Thebes: god Amun Ra, goddess Mut, and          Day 8 Cairo/Alexandria - Catacombs Tour Enjoy breakfast at your
god Khonsu. Luxor Temple was dedicated to the god Amun and contains             hotel in Cairo and then depart for a scenic drive to Alexandria. Upon arrival
structures from many periods, the earliest dating back to the 12th              enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and sample the flavors and cuisine of
Dynasty. Back on board, enjoy dinner. Overnight in Luxor. (B,L,D)               the region. After lunch your tour takes you on an amazing adventure
Day 4 Cruise Breakfast on board followed by a visit to the West Bank            including one of the best known ancient monument still standing in
necropolis including the Valley of the Kings & Queens where magnificent         Alexandria, Pompey’s Pillar, which is located on the city’s ancient acropolis
tombs were carved into the desert rocks, decorated richly, and filled with      and was originally part of a temple colonnade. Explore the Catacombs
treasures for the afterlife by generations of Pharaohs. Then visit the          which are made up of 3 levels cut into the rock, a large spiral staircase,
Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari who ruled Egypt           a rotunda, the triclinium or banquette hall, a vestibule, an antechamber
for almost 20 years and the Colossi of Memnon. Today you will visit an          and the burial chamber with three recesses in it. The afternoon is yours
Alabaster workshop to see stonemasons working the same way as they              to explore as you wish – this seaport city was founded around a small
have for centuries, then onwards and enjoy lunch on board. After lunch,         ancient Egyptian town and holds some of the most famous and historic
join a discussion with your Egypt specialist as you set sail down the Nile      wonders of Egypt. This evening enjoy dinner at the hotel and relax. (B,L,D)
to Esna. Tonight, enjoy a welcome to the Nile party followed by dinner on       Day 9 Alexandria - City Tour Today your tour takes you on another
board. Overnight in Edfu. (B,L,D)                                               adventure exploring Hellenic city of Alexandria. On this tour you will see
Day 5 Cruise Today you will visit Edfu Temple dedicated to Horus, the           the Royal Library of Alexandria which was once the largest library in the
Falcon God. Totally submerged under the desert except for the very top          world and the 15th century Qaitbay Citadel, considered one of the most
of the pylon entrance, it is ancient Egypt’s most complete and best-            important defensive strongholds, not only in Egypt but also along the
preserved temple. A small amount of stone had been removed from the             Mediterranean Sea coast. Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon free to
exposed part, but when excavated it was found to be in near perfect             explore this city by the sea on your own. (B,L,D)
condition. Enjoy lunch on board as you sail to Kom Ombo. In the                 Day 10 Alexandria/Cairo After breakfast, transfer to Cairo and
afternoon, you will visit Kom Ombo with its magnificent temple overlooking      check in at your hotel. The afternoon is yours to explore Cairo at your
the river Nile. This Ptolemaic Temple is the only double temple in Egypt        own pace. (B)
shared by two gods, the crocodile-headed God Sobek, and the falcon-
headed God Horus. The temple has two entrances, two courts, two                 Day 11 Cairo to USA After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your
colonnades, two Hypostyle halls and two sanctuaries, one side for each          return flight home. We thank you for joining us for this extension to
god. This evening, enjoy a Galabeya Party after dinner. You are                 Alexandria! (B)
encouraged to shop and wear “The Galabeya”, traditional Egyptian
garments native to the Nile Valley. Overnight in Aswan. (B,L,D)                 (B) – Breakfast, (L) – Lunch, (D) – Dinner

Day 6 Aswan/Cairo Enjoy breakfast on board then visit the Aswan’s
High Dam, an engineering miracle when it was built in the 1960s. The
dam was completed in 1971 and the huge reservoir behind it, named for
President Nasser, was finished filling in 1979. The High Dam provided
about half of the electricity production in Egypt, bringing power to most of
Egypt’s villages for the first time. By regulating the flow of the river, the   TOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL               EASY 1 2 3 4 5 ACTIVE
dam also increased the cultivatable land in Egypt by around 30 percent
and allowed development in new areas that were previously inundated
annually when the river flooded. Continue you visit workers at an oils and       TOUR PRICE
                                                                                 * Tour price is from $2,749 per person, double occupancy based
                                                                                 on category M1 including round trip coach transport from Lebanon
                                                                                 to New York with a minimum of 20 passengers. See registration
                                                                                 form for further pricing.
                                                                                 For single occupancy, add Cat M1 $599/Cat C2 $799
                                                                                 (limited availability)
                                                                                 Fuel surcharges of $550 and taxes of $150 per person are included
                                                                                 in the price and are valid at the time of printing but are subject to
                                                                                 change.
                                                                                 Early Bird Special: Save on all Cabin Categories if booked by April 9,
                                                                                 2021. The price increases by $100 per person after this date.
                                                                                 This pricing does not include gratuities for driver, guides, and cruise
                                                                                 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 hotels
                                                                                 and adjust itineraries at guide's discretion due to local conditions.
                                                                                 OPTIONAL ALEXANDRIA EXTENSION:
Kom Ombo                                                                         Alexandria Extension: $699 Double Occupancy or $948 Single
CLASSIC EGYPT - Lebanon Valley PA Chamber of Commerce
REGISTRATION FORM
                                                                (One per passenger)
                  LEBANON VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | CLASSIC EGYPT | DECEMBER 1-8, 2021
We strongly recommend registration via our online booking engine www.aventuraworld.com/booking. Please use booking code: VCQFSU.

Please complete the form below (one per passenger) and e-mail it with a clear color copy of your passport information page to
Karen Grohat kgroh@lvchamber.org.

 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+$599/C2+$799)

   Double/Twin occupancy with: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
                                                               First/Middle Name                                           Last Name

 Notes: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 CABIN CATEGORY CHOICE – 1ST CHOICE ___________ 2ND CHOICE ___________                                     SINGLE SUPPLEMENT:
 Cat M1* $2,749                Cat C2 $2,949                  Cat C1 $3,049                                *Cat M1 $ 599, *Cat C2 $799 *Limited availability
 Cat D2 $3,249                 Cat D1 $3,349
 OPTIONAL TOURS                YES        NO        PRICE                 OPTIONAL EXTENSION                         YES        NO          PRICE
 Sound and Light                                                          Alexandria                                                        $699.00 (Double)
 Show at the Pyramids                               $79.00                                                                                  $948.00 (Single)
                                                                          Please Note: A minimum of 15 passengers
                                          TOTAL     $ __________         is required for the optional tours and a
                                                                         minimum of 20 to operate the extension                 TOTAL        $ __________

 CALCULATE TRIP COST
 Trip cost before April 9, 2021:          $_________                  Trip cost after April 9, 2021:            $_________
 Optional tours cost (from above):        $_________                  Optional tours cost (from above):         $_________
 Single supplement (if applicable):       $_________                  Single supplement (if applicable):        $_________
 Optional Alexandria extension:           $_________                  Optional Alexandria extension:            $_________                  Use this subtotal to
 Subtotal:                                $ _________                                                                                       calculate your optional trip
                                                                      Subtotal:                                 $_________
                                                                                                                                            protection premium cost
 TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN:
 We strongly recommend protecting your trip with our Optional Travel Protection Plan or upgrade to our Cancel For Any Reason Plan. The applicable
 premium must be paid upon registration. For full disclosure of coverage, please visit: www.aventuraworld.com/files/travel-protection.pdf. Policy
 rates are based on the total Tour Cost per person including taxes, optional tours and optional Alexandria extension (your subtotal from above).

 Tour Cost:                 $2,501 to $3,000            $3,001 to $3,500           $3,501 to $4,000                 $4,001 to $4,500           $4,501 to $5,000
 Policy Cost:                      $191                        $221                     $252                               $283                       $318
 Cancel For Any Reason Cost:      $286.50                      $331.50                  $378                               $424.50                    $477
                                 YES, I accept travel protection           NO, I decline travel protection (not recommended)
 CALCULATE DEPOSIT:
                                                                                                                                       Deposit Due $ ____________________
 Deposit: $600.00 + Optional Tours $ _______ + + Optional Alexandria extension $ _______Travel protection premium $ _______ = Deposit due at time of registration.
                                                                                                                                       Final remaining balance due
 PAYMENT METHODS:                                                                                                                      September 2, 2021
 Check #: ________________
 Make checks payable to Aventura World and send to: Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce - 604 Cumberland Street, Lebanon, PA 17042.
 Credit Card:    Visa        Master Card       Card #: _______________________________________ Security code #: _______________________
                   Discover                            Exp date: ______/______/_______ Name on card: ________________________________________
 CANCELLATION POLICY (NEW BOOKINGS):
 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. Between 90 and 61 days prior to departure - 60% of the total
 cost per person is retained. Between 60 and 31 days prior to departure - 85% of the total cost per person is retained. From 30 days or
 less, or no show - 100% of total cost per person is retained. Note: A person becoming a single as a result of a roommate’s cancellation
 must pay the single supplement. Aventura World reserves the right to adjust pricing based on currency fluctuations, gas increases, and
 government/airline-imposed charges.

 I have read the schedule of activities for the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce – Classic Egypt program –December 1-8, 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).

 SIGNATURE: ___________________________________________________                          DATE: _______/_______/_________                                 CST #211307450
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