The company cited strong sales for the original 2018 and 2019 departures.
The new dates are in September, October and November next year.
Free air or $1,000 savings
Scenic is also offering free air or $1,000 savings for travelers who book any of the September 2018 through November 2019 departures by Aug. 31, 2018.
For Scenic’s 11-day 'Treasures of Egypt,' the boutique, 18-cabin Sanctuary Sun Boat III travels the Nile between Luxor and Aswan, while on land, the tour uses five-star hotels offering stunning views. Highlights include the Great Pyramids and Sphynx, the World Heritage-listed temples of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari, the antiquities in the Luxor Museum, numerous market visits and city tours, and watching the sunset during a private dinner at The Terrace in Aswan, where Dame Agatha Christie penned chapters of 'Death on the Nile.'
Fares start at $5,395 per person, double occupancy.
Jordan land tour
The 10-day 'Kingdom of Jordan Unveiled' is a land-based, deep exploration of Jordan. Highlights include two nights in Amman and a reenactment of the Roman chariot races; the World-Heritage city of Petra, where travelers get a private visit to the Royal Automobile Museum; following in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia in the desert landscapes of Wadi Rum and floating (or cruising) in the hypersaline waters of the Red Sea. Fares start at $4,495.
Both trips are combined in 'The Essence of Egypt and Jordan,' a 20-day adventure with fares starting at $9,495.
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