Explore Egypt's pyramids and cruise down the Nile River with an English-speaking Egyptologist for $1599 per person including taxes. This seven-night escorted vacation saves $650 on similar packages in the market and covers travel in spring and fall -- the best time to visit for fewer crowds and mild temperatures.

This package includes:

• Roundtrip airfare to Cairo and roundtrip airport transfers
• Two nights accommodations at the 4-star Grand Pyramids Hotel, Giza, with daily breakfast
• Visit to the Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum, including all entrance fees (mummy room extra)
• Two nights sleeper train with daily continental breakfast and dinner 
• Three nights on Nile River Cruise with all meals, tea and coffee
• Daily full day shore excursions during the cruise with an English-speaking licensed Egyptologist, including all entrance fees
• Camel ride around the Giza Plateau
• Evening "Sound and Light" show with dinner
• All taxes and fees

Travelers stay near the Pyramids of Giza then embark on a three-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Marvel at the ancient temples and historic monuments along the river like the Unfinished Obelisk, the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings, the Avenue of Sphinxes and the Luxor Temple.

Depart select Tuesdays from New York City through Dec. 10 or Jan. 14 - April 18, 2014. Other departure cities are available; please see website for prices.

Upgrade to a package that includes a four-night Nile cruise for an additional $200 per person.