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Dental Study Tour to Egypt with a Nile Cruise

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Tour leader
Kevin Esplin
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Dates
11 Jan
24 Jan
2027

The Nile is a source of life and transport, an essential balance in a desert land, and a repository of stories that stretch back millennia.

Begin your journey on the west bank of the Nile in historic Giza, home to the last surviving wonder of the ancient world. Spend two nights in Alexandria, founded by Alexander the Great, it was the seat of Queen Cleopatra, the site of the Pharos Lighthouse and the Great Library of Alexandria, known as the ultimate archive of classical knowledge.

Fly to Luxor, where the grandeur of ancient Thebes with its staggering Valley of the Kings awaits. Board your ship and cruise the Nile for four nights in comfort, listening to tales of antiquity as the river unfolds around you. Along the way, enjoy private shore visits to sites of medical historical interest, as well as iconic archaeological sites. Disembark in Aswan to explore Nubian culture in this remarkable stretch of fertile land along the great river.

Along the way, make specialist professional visits and hear CPD accredited lectures from local practitioners and tour leader Kevin Esplin.

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At a glance
What you need to know
Type of tour
Professional cruise
Profession
Dentistry
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Nights
13
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Tour grade
Moderate
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Itinerary at a glance

1
Giza
Monday
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11
January
Arrive in Cairo and transfer to the hotel. Dinner at the hotel.
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Giza
Tuesday
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12
January
Known as ‘The City of a Thousand Minarets’, Cairo has long been the centre of the region's political and cultural life. Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, then to the spectacular new Grand Egyptian Museum, featuring the King Tutankhamun Exhibition Hall and many artifacts which are on display for the first time.
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Giza
Wednesday
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13
January
View the original Sakkara Step Pyramid before entering the Tomb of Ankhmahor and visiting the Imhotep Museum. Visit the new Royal Mummies Hall at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.
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Giza / Alexandria
Thursday
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14
January
Arrive in Alexandria and check in to hotel. Visit the Alexandria University Dental Hospital and tour its departments. Dinner at the Fish Market Restaurant.
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Alexandria
Friday
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15
January
Visit the outstanding National Museum and the Roman and Manuscript Museums. Drive to El Alamein to tour the Commonwealth, German and Italian cemeteries, followed by the military museum.
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Alexandria / Luxor
Saturday
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16
January
Alexandria city tour, including the catacombs and the Roman Theatre. Return to Cairo via the 4th and 7th century Wadi Natrun Coptic monasteries in the desert. Fly to Luxor and transfer to the hotel.
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Luxor
Sunday
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17
January
Visit a community dental practice. Visit the Temple of Luxor and the massive complex of Karnak Temple.
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Luxor / Cruise
Monday
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18
January
Visit the stunning Valley of the Kings, famous for the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun and the ‘curse of the pharoahs.’ Access to King Tut tomb, the distinctive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Temple of Ramesses II, which features the tomb of a physician. Exit via the Colossi of Memnon and board the Jaz Regent Cruise ship for lunch.
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Cruise
Tuesday
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19
January
Visit the Luxor Museum. Sail to Edfu, passing through Esna Lock. Afternoon for CPD talks.
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Cruise
Wednesday
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20
January
Guided tour of the beautifully preserved Edfu Temple, dedicated to the falcon god, Horus. Cruise the Nile to Kom Ombo Temple, where you’ll see a rare, engraved image believed to show early surgical instruments
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Cruise
Thursday
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21
January
Sail to the city of Aswan with its distinctly African atmosphere, relaxed pace and flourishing emerald islands. After lunch visit Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis, goddess of birth, magic, and healing. Explore the mammisi (birth house), celebrating Horus’ divine birth, and a temple to Hathor. Continue to the Aswan High Dam.
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Cruise / Aswan
Friday
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22
January
Disembark and visit the Chain of Hope Hospital, founded by Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub. This state-of-the-art facility and its supporting charity provide free, world-class paediatric cardiac care to the local community. Check in to the hotel, then visit the Nubian Museum and the traditional healing oil and perfume centre.
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Aswan
Saturday
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23
January
Take a felucca trip to Kitchener Island Botanical Garden and Nubia Island to learn about Nubian medicine, visit a local clinic. At leisure on Elephantine Island before farewell dinner.
14
Aswan
Sunday
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24
January
Depart for airport.
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The Nile has been the repository of stories for millennia. Hear these ancient tales as you trace its most fascinating destinations, learning about Egyptian history and gaining insight to its healthcare systems with specific focus on obstetrics and gynaecology.

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What to expect

Tour highlights

Archeological sites
Egypt

Visit lesser known archeological sites to learn of the ordinary lives of ancient Egyptians.

Nile Cruise
Nile River

Hear ancient tales as you cruise in comfort for three nights aboard the deluxe MS Jaz Regent River Cruiser.

National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
Cairo

Visit the new Royal Mummies Hall at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.

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Moderate
Level 3

Some walking between destinations, more time spent standing, and increased travel distances. Requires a reasonable level of fitness.

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