Explore the ancient history and exotic culture of Egypt with this 10-night vacation package for $1599. Providing a great overview of the entire country, this comprehensive tour is priced at $600 less than competing packages in the market. 

Here's all that's included with this Gate 1 Travel deal:

• Roundtrip airfare to Cairo from New York City
• Intra-Egypt flights and all ground transportation
• Six nights in 4- and 5-star hotels, including four nights in Cairo and two nights at an all-inclusive Red Sea resort 
• Four-night Nile River cruise on an upscale ship
• 22 meals: 10 breakfasts, six lunches, six dinners
• English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide throughout

Trip highlights include tours of the Great Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza; visits to the archaeological gems of Luxor, Edfu and Aswan and optional snorkeling excursion to Sharm el Naga beach, renowned for its coral reef.

Departures: Dec. 2, 9; Jan. 6; May 5, 12, 19. Additional dates start at $100 more.

Note: Egypt weather is mild in winter -- with average temperatures in the 60s. In May temperatures rise to the upper 70s to 90s depending on locale.

Taxes of approximately $89 per person apply. 

Book by Aug. 18.