Betchart Travel Delights

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1 Betchart Travel Delights in 2019/2020! AAAS Travels Sigma Xi Expeditions ACS Expeditions Planetary Society Join us on wonderful Adventures for You and Your Friends! Discovering EGYPT Including Alexandria November 3-17, 2019 A Special Expedition for Members and Friends of AAAS, Sigma Xi & ACS LIBYA Mediterranean Sea Alexandria Cairo Suez Giza Bawiti Bahariya Farafra Oasis Oasis EGYPT Abu Simbel Hurghada JORDAN Valley of Red the Kings Luxor Sea Esna Edfu Aswan Lake Nasser Dear Travelers: Join us!... as we discover the extraordinary antiquities and colossal monuments of Egypt, November 3-17, This program will include exciting recent discoveries in Egypt in addition to the wonders of the pyramids and ancient Egypt. Visits will include the fabulous new Alexandria Library (once the site of the greatest library in antiquity) and the new Alexandria National Museum which includes artifacts from Cleopatra s Palace beneath the waters of Alexandria Harbor. The expedition offers an excellent introduction to the land and life of ancient Egypt, from the great stone ramparts of the Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel, built during the New FREE IN-TOUR AIR Cairo/Luxor, Aswan/Cairo for bookings by April 10, 2019 Kingdom, to the ultimate monuments of the Old Kingdom, the Great Pyramids and Sphinx! Led by an excellent Egyptologist guide Medhat Elnakib and Egyptologist scholar, Dr. Bojana Mojsov, learn about the history of ancient Egypt as you explore the Valley of the Kings at Thebes, where tombs of more than 60 pharaohs have been discovered. On the opposite bank of the Nile at Luxor and Karnak, see the splendor and glory of Egypt during the finest hour of the New Kingdom. Dr. Mojsov s recent book, Alexandria Lost, tells the extraordinary story of ancient Alexandria. There will also be opportunities to learn about contemporary Egyptian life, to marvel at the grace and beauty of feluccas at sail on the Nile, and to discover the desert shores of the Red Sea on the posttrip extension. Join us!... for a treasured holiday in Egypt! $4,995 pp twin + air. Optional Red Sea Extension November 17-20, 2019 After arrival in Cairo on November 16, you may take an afternoon flight to the Red Sea beach area of Hurghada for a three-night stay. Enjoy snorkeling, scuba diving, or loafing in this desert paradise, or visit Arab coffee houses, explore souks, and more! This resort area is very popular with Europeans and Egyptians, and is a quick getaway from Cairo. For more info, please call Taunya at Extension Fee: $795 per person twin share, including hotel, meals, and transfers. Activities additional. Air fare from Cairo $250 RT. Single supplement $ 395. Riding Michael Jackson and Ali Baba at the Red Sea!

2 Just a Few Spaces Are Available! Wild Iceland! Tahiti Total Solar Eclipse June 25-July 4, 2019 June 13-22, 2019 Iceland has a proud heritage and truly magical wildlife and natural wonders! Visit Pingveiller Plain, birthplace of democracy in Iceland, and Gullfoss Falls, Iceland s most notable landmark. See the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, with its fantastic glacier, birds, seals, orcas, and minke whales. Then drive to Stykkisholmur and Breidafjordur Bay to see millions of seabirds. See the magnificent Latrabjarg seabird rookery, and pass through spectacular fjords and past thundering waterfalls to Lake Myvatn. $3,995 + air with optional Bora Bora Extension to July 7, 2019 CHILE Total Solar Eclipse 2019 June 26 - July 6, 2019 see the Total Solar Eclipse July 2, 2019 With optional Easter Island Pre-trip, June UPPER AMAZON October 26 - November 4, 2019 with Peru Pre-Trip, October 21-26, 2019 Sail the headwaters of the Amazon, with panoramic windows for extravagant river views, and skiffs and kayaks for on-the-water adventures! Look for colorful macaws, caiman at the river s edge, sluggish sloths loafing overhead, and delightful little tamarin monkeys in Pacaya-Samaria National Reserve. The reserve is bordered by the Maranon and Ucayali rivers. These two powerful rivers converge to create the famed Amazon. From $7,190 + air. Armenia & the Republic of Georgia We invite you to join this extraordinary adventure! Discover Yerevan and Lake Sevan in Armenia, plus botanic gardens, national parks, and cultural sites. See Khor Virap Monastery at the foot of 16,854 foot Mount Ararat, with Little Ararat at 12,782 feet at its side! In Georgia, discover Tbilisi, Mtskheta (the ancient capital of Georgia), and subtropical Batumi on the Black Sea. $4,995 + air Montebello Rd, Cupertino, CA May 28 - June 13, 2019

3 Highlighting Fall & Winter 2019/2020 Expeditions! Discover one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World Xinjiang & Hunza August 25 - September 11, 2019 Join us on this fascinating adventure and explore the rich cultural heritage of far western China plus the extraordinary landscapes of Hunza. On our journey along the Silk Road we will visit the desert oasis of Turpan and Kashgar in Xinjiang Province of northwest China.We will follow the Karakoram Highway across Khunjerab Pass and the high valleys of the Pamir to the Hunza Valley. With its knife edged mountains, brilliant glaciers, and protected valleys, Hunza is breath takingly beautiful. $3,995 + air Madagascar - Oct. 4-21, 2019 Discover the profusion of lemurs of Madagascar, the charming, unique primates of this island paradise! Also discover the unique spiny forest, chameleons, and birds which are only found here! We will explore three excellent reserves: Perinet, Berenty, and Isalo, with leadership by our outstanding Malagasy naturalist leader. $3,995 + air Discover the Himalayan Wonderland of NEPAL November 4-18, 2019 NEW ZEALAND Join us as we explore Nepal, one of Asia s most enchanting and scenic lands! Nepal offers an unsurpassed wealth of ecological and cultural diversity. Highlights include the Kathmandu Valley, the tranquil landscapes of Pokhara, the birthplace of Buddha in Lumbini, and the wildlife of Chitwan National Park. You may go flightseeing past Everest the last day for an extraordinary look at the world s highest peak! $ 3,995 + air + optional Everest flight Nov Dec. 2, 2019 Explore New Zealand with outstanding naturalist Lloyd Esler, from Christchurch to Westland, Milford Sound to Stewart Island, Dunedin to Rotorua & Auckland! $4,995 + air SINGAPORE December 18-27, 2019 Annular Eclipse December 26th! Explore the incredible city of Singapore including an adventure to Bintan Island to see the Annular Solar Eclipse on December 26, 2019! Visit the National Museum, Singapore Science Center, enjoy the Singapore city skyline from bumboats in the harbor, and have a wonderful botanical experience at the amazing Gardens by the Bay. $ 4,995 pp twin share + air. You can also enjoy two extensions: Angkor Wat (pre-trip) and cruise on the tall ship, Star Clipper (post-trip)! Montebello Rd, Cupertino, CA

4 Highlighting 2020 Expeditions! BAJA s Magdalena Bay! Great Whales Adventure AlaskaAurora Borealis February 27 - March 4, 2020 Come discover the great beauty of Alaska in winter, and see the greatest light show on earth!take the train from Talkeetna to Fairbanks, passing lofty 20,310 foot Denali (Mt. McKinley) en route. See the Ice Festival in Fairbanks. Watch a local sled dog team, and see the Aurora Borealis dance across the night sky. $2,995 + air February 6-11, 2020 From $4,160 pp + air INDIA Wildlife Safari! March 14-28, 2020 A delightful wildlife and cultural extravaganza! A magnificent introduction to national parks, sanctuaries, and cultural antiquities of India, from tigers to the Taj Mahal, explore three premiere national parks where we will stay in exquisite lodges. Two were built by our friend and colleague who descends from Indian royalty. Travel by jeep for tiger viewing into a variety of habitats. Also enjoy cultural sites and performances. $3,995 pp + air Montebello Rd, Cupertino, CA Botanical HAWAII April 1-11, 2020 Join us as we discover the botanical wonders of Hawaii. Explore the finest botanical gardens on the islands of Oahu, the Big Island of Hawaii, and the Garden Island of Kauai, plus Hawaii Volcano National Park, and majestic Waimea Canyon and Kokee State Park. From the brilliant red i iwi bird to the Koa and Kukui trees, Hawaii is a natural gem just waiting to be discovered! $4,445 + air Columbia & Snake Rivers October 9-15, 2019 & October 7-13, 2020 Follow the path of the historic Lewis & Clark expedition aboard the National Geographic Quest. Sail up the beautiful Columbia River and view the amazing geological wonders of this awe-inspiring Gorge. From the beauty of the Columbia and Snake Rivers to the dramatic silhouette of Mt. Hood, you will find photo ops around every bend. From $4,940 pp +air

5 And Highlighting More Adventures in 2020! Arizona Skies & New Discoveries ANASAZI RUINS April 19-26, 2020 From Tucson to Flagstaff, explore this desert geological & astronomical wonderland! $3,295 + air September 11-19, 2020 Discover White House Ruins in Canyon de Chelly, Chaco Canyon, Mesa Verde and More! $3,495 + air Mystique of MOROCCO April 3-15, 2020 Magical moments happen as you explore the Mystique of Morocco! From the capital of Rabat to Volubilis... the Atlas Mountains and Sahara Desert... Marrakech to the ancient Phoenician coastal city of Magador, visit Roman ruins, and learn about a 1,200-year-old university heritage important to all of Western Civilization! $3,995 + air Montebello Road Cupertino, CA GRAND CAN YON ZION & BRYCE Discover Greenland! September 11-21, 2020 Simply extraordinary! May 29-June 6, 2020 With National Park expert Ellis Richard. $3,495 + air

6 Betchart Travel Delights in 2019 & 2020 BETCHART EXPEDITIONS Inc. SigmaXi Planetary Society AAAS Travels ACS Expeditions For Members & Friends of AAAS, Sigma Xi, ACS & Planetary Society Montebello Road, Cupertino, CA FIRST CLASS Join us in 2019 & for Wonderful Travel Adventures! A Few Spaces Are Still Available! RESERVE YOUR SPACE NOW! Alaska Denali Extension June 8-14, 2019 Alaska Wildflowers & Spectacular Landscapes July 10-20, 2019 Alaska s Coastal Wilderness Cruise (one male share available) July 20-27, 2019 California s Channel Islands October 2-6, 2019 Machu Picchu & Peru October 21-26, 2019 Wild Galapagos Escape February 1-8, 2020 For a detailed brochure, call (800) All prices quoted are per person twin share + air