Jackie Kennedy & Abu Simbel

Jacqueline KennedyIn the 1960s the dramatic, ancient Pharaonic temple Abu Simbel was  threatened by the rising waters blocked by the new Aswan High Dam. First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy provided crucial support for the mammoth rescue project. Without her help, Abu Simbel might have been lost. Times change, leaders come and go, but some acts of support and generosity are remembered through the decades. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy loved Egypt, and Egypt still loves her. Click here to read more about the rescue of Abu Simbel.

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    • Travel In Style put together a fantastic honeymoon package to Egypt for us. Omar listened to what we wanted to see, work around our dates, and put together a customized itinerary with private tours that exceeded our expectations. From the moment we were met at the airport in Cairo we were treated like VIPs. At each point in our vacation we had excellent English speaking guides, safe drivers, and travel representatives that handled our hotel, cruise, and airline check-ins. We were able to relax and focus on ourselves and truly make the most of our time in Egypt. It was a vacation we will never forget!

      —David and Justine

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