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GOSPEL ON THE NILE
JULY 13 - JULY 23, 2026
What makes “Gospel on the Nile” truly unforgettable is the presence of Bruce H. Porter and Nathan Pacheco. Bruce Porter, a scholar of ancient scripture and temple symbolism, brings profound insight into the spiritual architecture of Egypt, transforming each site into a living classroom of covenant and connection. Nathan Pacheco’s music adds a transcendent layer to the journey, his voice lifting hearts in sacred spaces and under starlit skies. Together, they elevate this itinerary to where learning, worship, and beauty converge in the land of the pharaohs.
EDUCATORS
Bruce Porter
Bruce Porter and Nathan Pacheco will serve as both hosts and educators for this tour. Each will be assigned to a specific bus throughout the journey, and both will be presenting and speaking at various sites, aboard the cruise, and at the hotels. This promises to be an epic and unforgettable experience.
ITINERARY
Schedule subject to modification based on circumstances, such as: group mobility, traffic, unforeseeable delays, weather, etc.
July 13: Depart the USA
July 14: Arrive in Cairo and transfer to the hotel
July 15: Tour to Memphis and Sakkara
July 16: Flight to Aswan, High Dam, Felucca ride on the Nile
July 17: Temple of Philae, Embark river cruise, Nubian Village
July 18: Temple of Abu Simbel, Temple of Kom Umbo
July 19: Temple of Edfu, sail towards Luxor
July 20: Dendera, overnight in Luxor
July 21: Valley of the Kings
July 22: Flight to Cairo, conference at the hotel
July 23: Pyramids of Giza, The Sphinx, farewell dinner
July 23: Departure flights from Cairo
NOTE: This tour is not wheelchair accessible
PRICING
Cost per person, based on double occupancy
*Price is subject to change
$4,178
INCLUDED IN PRICE:
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Quality, preferred hotels
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Transfers to/from the airport
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Comfortable, deluxe motorcoach during touring
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Two meals per day during touring. All meals while cruising
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Tour guides, special guest educators, and scholars
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Education with discussions and lectures during the tour
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Cruise cabin accommodations
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Ship onboard programming (crew organized activities)
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Use of the pools, gym, and ship entertainment on cruise
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All land taxes, booking fees, & entrance fees while touring
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Cruise taxes, fees, and port expenses of $72 per person
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Egypt internal flight(s)
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Required VISA for Egypt $25
NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE:
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International flights from the US and back
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Travel insurance (this can be added to your booking)
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Drinks (sodas, bottled water, etc.)
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Extras on cruise (internet, spa, photos, etc.)
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Expected gratuities:
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Tipping will be roughly $17 per person per day
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Guides: $10 / Driver: $3 / Ship staff: $3 / Local aid: $1
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Post-tour tips and gratuities
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$17 per person per day
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Lunches (average $12-$17 per person per day)
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THE SHIP
MS BLUE SHADOW II
The Blue Shadow II Nile trip is one of Egypt's most popular and opulent Nile cruises.
SHIP FEATURES
24-hour room service
Wi-Fi access for a surcharge
Dry cleaning services
Laundry service
Fitness equipment
Spa & swimming pool
TURKEY POST-TOUR
Cost per person, based on double occupancy
*Price is subject to change
+$1,399
Flight from Cairo to Istanbul included
July 24: Flight from Cairo to Istanbul, free day to explore
July 25: Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern
July 26: Constantinople, Topkapi Palace, Taxim Square
July 27: Departure flights home
FLIGHT INFORMATION
MAIN TOUR FLIGHTS
Arrival
Arrive Cairo International Airport (CAI) between 10am and midnight on July 14
Return
Depart Cairo International Airport (CAI) between midnight and noon on July 23
*If you book a flight that arrives before 10:00 AM local Egypt time on July 14, you will be required to purchase an additional hotel night. This will be added to your reservation.
MAIN TOUR + TURKEY POST TOUR FLIGHTS
Arrival
Arrive Cairo International Airport (CAI) between 10am and midnight on July 14
Return
Depart Istanbul Airport (IST) after 9am on July 27
*If you book a flight that arrives before 10:00 AM local Egypt time on July 14, you will be required to purchase an additional hotel night. This will be added to your reservation.
PHOTO GALLERY
TESTIMONIALS
SARAH H.
When on the tour it was great! The educators are top notch, the itinerary is packed full of incredible sights. Our accommodations are always amazing. The pre-trip zoom is also very informative and a good way to meet the educator, other guests and ask questions.
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