| Ancient Mysteries of the Near East: A Private Air Expedition | October 24 - November 7, 2009 |
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Faculty
John Coleman Darnell, Near Eastern Languages
Colleen Manassa, Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations
Program Rates:
From $19,950
Celebrate 5,000 years of human history on this epic journey through Egypt, Jordan, and Turkey aboard a private aircraft. Explore the great civilizations and sacred sites that flourished in this region. Begin in Cairo, where the Great Pyramids stand as a testament to the history of human achievement. Journey to fabled Alexandria, explore the remote Berber outpost at stunning Siwa Oasis, and see the treasury of icons at St. Catherine's Monastery. Revel in the majesty and mystery of the lost city of Petra, marvel at the ancient Biblical site of Ephesus, and explore Cappadocia, where rock-carved sanctuaries stand amidst a fairytale landscape. Conclude at the juncture of Europe and Asia, Istanbul, with its treasure trove of architectural wonders.
