Sept. 24, 2004
Egypt Tour Scheduled for January
UW-River Falls is offering students, faculty and the public the chance to travel
to the land of the Pharoahs Jan. 10-22, 2005.
An informational meeting about a travel adventure to Egypt will be held from
7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 13, in the International Room of the Student
Center at UW-River Falls.
Participants will explore an ancient land shaped by temples, tombs and hieroglyphs,
while visiting a civilization created by the mighty Nile River.
The trip includes visits to the cities such as Cairo, Memphis, Giza, and Luxor
and surrounding areas, as well as a Nile River cruise and an air excursion to
Abu Simbel. Highlights include a visit to King Tut's tomb, to the Citadel of
Mohamed Ali, the Alabaster Sphinx, the City of the Dead, Aswan High Dam, temple
of Ramses II, the Valley of the Kings and much more.
The cost of the trip is $3,595 for double occupancy and includes roundtrip airfare,
all tips/fees and internal transportation, room and board, a special educational
guide, and an Egyptologist guide during a private coach tour. Students will
pay an additional $500 tuition, and those desiring a single room can pay additional
$565.
The trip is directed by art history Professor Steven Derfler of the UW-RF art
department, UW-RF and Educational Resources, Inc. A historian and archaeologist,
Derfler has researched ancient civilizations and participated in excavations
for more than two decades. He has also been involved with educational institutions
in Israel and the Midwest, and his articles and reviews have been published
in magazines and newspapers such as the Israel Exploration Journal and the Middle
East Review.
"Participants will be touched by the glory, mystery and mystique of ancient
Egypt," says Derfler. "No other civilization has captured as many
hearts and minds of the world as ancient Egypt. As humankind emerged from its
early adolescence on the road to adulthood, ancient Egyptian culture was there
to lead the way. This ancient land became the world's leader in art and architecture,
science and industry, and religion and philosophy."
For more information contact Derfler, 715/425-3266 or 0639, steven.l.derfler@uwrf.edu
or Amy Muzzy in the UW-RF Office of International Programs, 715-425-4891, amy.muzzy@uwrf.edu.
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