Dr. Zahi Hawass to Lecture at The Grand Egyptian Museum

BASINGSTOKE, U.K. - Aug. 14, 2024 - PRLog -- To celebrate the forthcoming opening of the new Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the world-renowned Egyptologist D. Zahi Hawass, will be giving a series of exclusive lectures, followed by a book signing and dinner (at the museum).

The captivating events promise to unveil the wonders of Egyptian history and provide profound insights into its treasures.

Conceived to present the world's most comprehensive collection devoted to ancient Egyptian civilisation, the Grand Egyptian Museum will display, conserve, and study Ancient Egyptian artefacts spanning over millennia of Egyptian history, when it finally opens.  It is anticipated that the museum will open before the end of the year.

The Museum will embrace the diversity of Egyptian history and culture, connecting all visitors to creativity, knowledge, ideas, and to one another.

By integrating entertainment, culture, learning and lifestyle, the GEM site incorporates a deep sense of history in an inclusive setting for all visitors seeking to celebrate, discover, and be part of Egypt's past, present, and future

The lectures will take place on:

• October 13, 2024
• November 15, 2024
• December 15, 2024
• January 15, 2025

Tickets for the lecture cost $120 US, or $600 US for the lecture and dinner.

Independent UK tour operator Corinthian Travel, offers a range of 12 itineraries to Egypt from eight to 17 days in duration, including luxury Nile cruises, as well as cruises on traditional Dahabiya vessels, but without compromising on comfort.

All itineraries are recommendations, and each can be adapted depending on personal requirements.

One of the more popular holidays is the nine-night Passage Through Egypt (https://www.corinthiantravel.co.uk/destination/egypt-holi...) itinerary, which combines two nights in Cairo – including a visit to The Grand Egyptian Museum – with a seven-night Nile cruise.

It costs from £1995 per person (two sharing), which includes nine nights' accommodation, most meals, road transfers on a private basis, private guide in Cairo, services of a shared Egyptologist guide on cruise excursions, and domestic flight from Cairo to Luxor.  International flights not included (bookable through Corinthian Travel.

Call 020 3583 6089 or visit www.corinthiantravel.co.uk.