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Chasing Churchill in Egypt with Celia Sandys

10 Day Cairo and Nile River Program
Presented in Cooperation with the Churchill Centre

Hosted by Author, Biographer and Granddaughter of Sir Winston Churchill, Celia Sandys

In July 1898, Churchill, thirsty for battle, joined the 21st Lancers in Cairo and sailed up the Nile stopping at Luxor and Aswan en route for Khartoum and the last great cavalry charge of the British army at the Battle of Omdurman.

In 1907, as Under Secretary of State for the Colonies, he again visited Cairo and Aswan. In 1921, before yet another visit to Egypt, he wrote to his wife, “I hope to paint a few pictures in the intervals between settling my business.  Naturally, I am taking all the right colours for the yellow desert, purple rocks and crimson desert. Clementine, I shall enjoy showing you around some of the places I know so well.”

On this visit, he cemented his friendship with Lawrence of Arabia both politically and socially, culminating in a camel race from the Pyramids to the centre of Cairo.

During WW2 he visited Egypt to spend time with the troops in the desert and for high level meetings with, among others, Generals Alexander and Montgomery, President Roosevelt and Chiang Kai-shek. He stayed at
both the British Embassy and the Mena House Hotel.

Celia Sandys, presenter of the three-part PBS series Chasing Churchill and author of the book on which is based, accompanied her grandfather, Winston Churchill, on his travels in his later years.

Join Celia Sandys as she retraces his footsteps in Egypt with Churchill expert Allen Packwood, Keeper of the Archives at Churchill College, Cambridge.
Begin in Cairo, celebrating your arrival with a welcome reception in the shadow of the Great Pyramids.
Learn of mysteries revealed through recent discoveries authenticated by Dr. Zahi Hawass, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities.
Tour the Egyptian Museum on a private evening visit with special access to the mummies of Ancient Egyptian Kings and Queens, including the Great Ramses II.
Wing to Luxor for a magical dining experience with Chef Jon Ashton at Medinet Habu Temple.
Embark on a three-day private charter on the Nile aboard Sunboat III, taking in views on less populated stretches as well as touring the Valley of the Kings and Queens, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the massive columns at Karnak Temple.

Price: From $7,950 per person, based on double occupancy. Please see Accommodations tab for room category upgrades aboard Sunboat III.

Price Details: 25% deposit is required to confirm space. On 12/01/09 fares will become non-refundable and the second 25% deposit is due 01/01/10. Final payment is due in June.

Inclusions: Fare includes 2 nights' accommodation Mena House; 3 nights' accommodation aboard Sun Boat III, 2 nights' accommodation Old Cataract Hotel and 2 nights' accommodation Seramis InterContinental Hotel Cairo; Breakfasts daily, plus meals per itinerary; Transfers, tours and sightseeing as referenced in Itinerary; Gratuities for guides; Services of AuthentEscapes escort throughout.

Exclusions: Fare does not include international airfare, visa fees, optional activities, meals not stated in itinerary, personal items and phone calls, spa services.

Disclaimer: Activities, special guests, properties and itinerary are subject to change. We strongly recommend purchasing Travel Insurance to protect against injury, illness and unforeseen circumstances in the destination. Please note that AuthentAssure is not available for this program.