Every Journeys of the Mind travel experience Is a meeting of four minds ... Your tour designer-Temma Ecker Having traveled to Egypt for over twenty years, Temma Ecker has designed and led more than 100 tours to the region for clients ranging from large cultural institutions to individuals and small groups with special interests. She spends months in Egypt each year, evaluating sites, hosting travelers and meeting with influential Egyptians from all walks of life. Your tour operator-Thomas Cook Egypt Established in Egypt in 1869, Thomas Cook has unparalleled access, substantial business volume, and excellent supplier relationships throughout Egypt. Its large network of offices provides on-site logistical support, meticulous attention to detail, and capabilities beyond the reach of other tour operators in Egypt. Your tour leader-Dr. Chahinda Karim You'll travel throughout Egypt with Dr. Chahinda Karim. The daughter of a renowned Egyptologist, she holds a Masters in Egyptology and Art History from American University in Cairo and a doctorate from Cairo University. In her onsite lectures, she eloquently synthesizes Egyptology with archaeology, art, history, and culture, creating a travel experience that is Egyptology scholarship itself. ... and you. An educated, culturally-sensitive, inquisitive traveler with an interest in Egyptian antiquity, archaeology, history, and current society, you seek a travel experience that is individualized, and first rate.