Egypt Awaits. Will You Answer the Call?

Are you thinking of traveling to Egypt in the coming years? Wondering if it's safe, easy to get around- and how to get the most out of your experience? Don't miss details on how you can enjoy an enriched and personal experience of the country led by veteran Egyptology experts.

Let Canadian Egyptologists Laura and Francois whet your appetite for the journey and give you the low down on:

• Our new small group enriched Egypt tours for 2025 - and early booking discounts for those who attend
• A first glimpse of newly opened and opening sites - including the Grand Egyptian Museum
• Is it safe to travel - what are the sites and experience like today?

May 4, 2025   3:00 PM - 4:30 PM EDT  -   BOOK YOUR SPOT 

May 6, 2025   7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT  -   BOOK YOUR SPOT 

The Grand Egyptian Museum: An Unforgettable Journey Through History Everything you need to know about the world’s largest archaeological museum—opening this year at Giza!

Imagine standing before the colossal statue of Ramses the Great, stepping into vast halls filled with wonders, and witnessing all of Tutankhamun’s treasures together for the first time since their discovery. The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)—one of the most ambitious cultural projects in history—is set to redefine how we experience Egypt’s past.

Join us for a fascinating three-part course that unveils the epic journey of this breathtaking museum: from its conception and architectural marvels to its world-class exhibitions and much-anticipated opening.

Week 1 -  The Vision & Architecture – Explore the groundbreaking design, decades-long construction, and challenges of bringing this monumental project to life.
May 6 ·   4pm - 5:30pm EDT

Week 2 - The Soft Opening Collections – Step inside the galleries now open, from the Grand Staircase to breathtaking exhibits that bring Egypt’s artistry and history to life.
May 13   4pm - 5:30pm EDT

Week 3 -  Tutankhamun Like Never Before – See the treasures of the boy king—lovingly restored and reimagined in a stunning new display.
May 20   4pm - 5:30pm EDT

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Fascinated by Egyptian Hieroglyphs? Get a beginner-level understanding of this amazing ancient language over a three-week series of classes, taught by an Egyptologist.

Together we will learn what the characters mean, how to write your own name - and identify and translate specific king’s names and simple titles. At the end of the series, you should be able to identify and read a few simple phrases and an offering formula. We will also give you a rudimentary understanding of the complex grammar.

You will receive:

• a hieroglyphic cheat sheet.
• a king's name cartouche list.
• weekly exercises, to practice.

Lesson one: Master the alphabet, and learn the directions in which to read hieroglyphs. We will look at some popular monuments. You will also learn about ideograms and gain some basic vocabulary.

Lesson two: Increase your vocabulary and learn some basic sentence structures. We will also take a look at a number of famous Pharaoh’s names – so you may easily recognize them on monuments and artifacts.

Lesson three: Master a few key prayers and titles that appear repeatedly on the monuments and artifacts of Ancient Egypt. These include official titles, and a typical offering prayer.

Learning outcomes:

You will gain a mastery of the hieroglyphic alphabet and its history along with a familiarity with common words and phrases. You will also acquire a rudimentary understanding of the grammar of the language.

• Most excitingly, you will be able to recognize:Some popular King’s names. Key elements of offering formulas.

• Most frequently used greetings, prayers and wishes.

• A basic understanding of grammar structure.

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Long before the pyramids rose along the Nile… before hieroglyphs were etched into stone or pharaohs ruled the land of Egypt… ancient hands carved a mysterious sanctuary into the hills of southeastern Turkey.

Discovered in the 1990s, Göbekli Tepe has been called the world’s first temple—a sacred site built nearly 12,000 years ago, millennia before writing, agriculture, or cities. But who built it? Why? And how did a pre-agricultural society organize such a massive effort?

In this richly illustrated talk, Egyptologist and ancient cultures expert Laura Ranieri Roy takes you deep into the astonishing archaeology of Göbekli Tepe—its towering T-pillars, intricate animal carvings, and spiritual symbolism. You'll hear the dramatic story of its discovery, learn about the site’s cutting-edge excavations today, and explore why this enigmatic place is rewriting everything we thought we knew about the birth of civilization.

We’ll also draw fascinating comparisons to Ancient Egypt, where monumental architecture and cosmic symbolism re-emerged thousands of years later. Could Göbekli Tepe have influenced later sacred traditions—or are we seeing the sparks of spiritual expression igniting independently in early humanity?

Plus, Laura will share what it’s like to visit this remote and awe-inspiring site, including travel tips, nearby treasures like Karahan Tepe, and what not to miss on your Anatolian adventure.

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