From Cairo to Cape Town
With a Foray Into Petra Jordan

Experience the Best of Jordan , Egypt & South Africa in 18 days

Airfare is included Amman / Cairo / Johannesburg / Cairo
Tour starts weekly on Sunday in Amman , Year Round .
Compare with the shorter version Cape to Cairo

The best of Jordan , Amman and Petra , on to Egypt , a good look at Cairo and a 5-day cruise along the Nile, then on to South Africa.
Then embark on thrilling game drives near Botswana's remote Limpopo River to South Africa's most cosmopolitan city on Table Bay, Cape Town, let us introduce you to the land…South of the Limpopo

This is truly an experience for those who have been dreaming to see and enjoy the ultimate African tour from Cairo all the way to Cape Town. This combination of cosmopolitan Cape Town , Victoria Falls, and the Safari Adventure in Botswana is a diverse itinerary offering an array of Southern Africa's finest travel experiences.

Cost per person in USD $ from Amman

Day 1- Amman Arrive - Wednesday - Weekly arrival . Year Round :
We'll pick you up from Queen Alia Airport . Visa Fee is included & issued upon arrival for : Americans, Canadians, EU citizens, Australians, NZ, And Japanese. Our local rep will meet you , assist with your visa and then proceed to Amman for check-in and overnight at the hotel of your choice. ( Complimentary local sweets & bottled water : one large bottle for each guest)

Day 2 - Mt. Nebo - Madaba - Jerash - Petra - Thursday : (cBL)
We head south in our private air conditioned sedan . On to Mt. Nebo! Then we'll continue to Madaba and visit the site of the oldest map of the Holy Land, St. George's Cathedral, and Jerash, the best preserved Roman City of the East.

On to Petra with lunch served ( Included) enroute at a local restaurant.
Reach Petra late afternoon , check-in and overnight at the hotel of your choice. ( Complimentary fruit basket & one large bottled water for each guests )

Day 3 - Petra - Friday : (cBL)
A full day tour of Jordan's most famous site, the rose-red city of Petra. Venture through the Siq (the gorge between two towering mountains) until you reach the treasury which, like the most of the structures at Petra, is carved into the rose-red Nubian sandstone. In the afternoon, drive back to Amman and overnight.

Day 4 - Amman / CAIRO -Saturday : (cBD)
After breakfast , we escort you back to Queen Alia's Airport, fly back to Egypt. Economy class, tax included , Jordanian Departure tax is included in our rate.
Our local representative greets you at the airport and whisks you to your hotel. Visa fee is included and will be issued upon arrival at Cairo Airport for : Australian, NZ, American, EU , Canadian, Singaporean , Korean & Japanese citizens. You are responsible for having your passport in order valid at least for 6 month beyond the date of your arrival in Cairo. Dinner is included at the hotel

DAY 5 - CAIRO Sunday (BLD)
On your first full day in Egypt we show you the Egyptian Museum, the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Citadel of Saladin, and the Mohammed Ali Mosque, made of alabaster. Lunch at a local restaurant. Dinner at the hotel.

DAY 6 - ASWAN, Camel Caravan! Monday (BLD)
We fly to Aswan and board our Nile cruiser in time for a delicious lunch. Complimentary welcome fruit basket awaits you in your cabin. In the afternoon we enjoy a leisurely sail by graceful felucca on the Nile. Only for those who are interested: a short camel caravan & ride for almost half an hour to visit a local Nubian Village.

DAY 7 - ASWAN & KOM OMBO Tuesday (BLD)
First we tour new Nubian Museum then the awesome Aswan dams, and next an ancient granite quarry complete with an unfinished obelisk. Then we go by motor launch to the island temples of Philae. Re-embarking on our Nile cruiser, we sail downstream to Kom Ombo to visit its twin temples.

DAY 8 - EDFU & ESNA Wednesday (BLD)
We moor in Edfu, climb aboard horse-drawn carriages, and clip-clop through the town to the Temple of Horus, Egypt's best-preserved temple. Re-embarking, we cruise to Esna and its great temple dedicated to Khnum, the creator-god. Evening finds us in Luxor.

DAY 9 - LUXOR Thursday (BLD)
We tour today the magnificent tombs in the Valley of the Kings and the great temple of Queen Hatshepsut, we stop at the Colossi of Memnon on the way back to our cruise.

DAY 10 - LUXOR & CAIRO Friday (BLD)
The gigantic Great Temple of Amon at Karnak, and the mighty Temple of Luxor are our goals in the morning, followed by a return flight to Cairo. In the afternoon, wander through the city on your own, or do your last-minute shopping. Lunch in Luxor or Cairo depending on the flight confirmation. Dinner is included at the hotel in Cairo .

Day 11 - Sat -- CAIRO - Johannesburg, South Africa
Our representative escorts you to the airport for your Egyptair flight very early in the morning.
Arrive Johannesburg in AM. You're transferred to Mount Grace Hotel, one of the finest country hotels in South Africa. Set in hills surrounding Rietpoort Valley, it is home to abundant bird life, cascading waterfall, stone-age relics, and a 400-year-old olive tree. Guests are welcomed with tasteful furnishings and impeccable service. Mount Grace (D)

Days 12 through 14 , Sunday to Tuesday
Mashatu, Botswana - This morning, board safari flight to Mashatu Game Reserve. At the confluence of Limpopo and Shashe Rivers is Tuli Enclave, a diverse region ranging from savannas to forests to open plains. In open four-wheel-drive land cruisers, experienced Tswana rangers and trackers provide guests with unequaled close-up game- viewing and photographic opportunities. Night game drives dinners overlooking lighted watering hole offer unique views of bush life. Mashatu Main Camp (BLD)

Days 13 -Monday
Mashatu, Botswana - This morning, board safari flight to Mashatu Game Reserve. At the confluence of Limpopo and Shashe Rivers is Tuli Enclave, a diverse region ranging from savannas to forests to open plains. In open four-wheel-drive land cruisers, experienced Tswana rangers and trackers provide guests with unequaled close-up game- viewing and photographic opportunities. Night game drives dinners overlooking lighted watering hole offer unique views of bush life. Mashatu Main Camp (BLD)

Days 14 -Tuesday
Mashatu, Botswana - This morning, board safari flight to Mashatu Game Reserve. At the confluence of Limpopo and Shashe Rivers is Tuli Enclave, a diverse region ranging from savannas to forests to open plains. In open four-wheel-drive land cruisers, experienced Tswana rangers and trackers provide guests with unequaled close-up game- viewing and photographic opportunities. Night game drives dinners overlooking lighted watering hole offer unique views of bush life. Mashatu Main Camp (BLD)

Day 15 - Wed -- Cape Town
Board morning safari flight to Johannesburg and connect with onward flight to Cape Town. On arrival, you are transferred to the Radisson Granger Bay Hotel - home for the next three nights. The hotel is located next to Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. Radisson Granger Bay Hotel (B)

Cape Town Water Front

Day 16 - Thurs. -- Cape Point / Peninsula Tour

Travel coastal road that hugs the cold Atlantic Ocean to Hout Bay, a former fishing community that is a popular residential area. But it still retains charm of days past. Continue south to Cape Point in the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, where the Atlantic and the Indian oceans meet. Return along the Indian Ocean coast road. Visit a colony of penguins at Boulders Beach. Drive through Simonstown naval base to Kalk Bay. Visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, one of Africa's finest gardens. Radisson Granger Bay Hotel (BL)

Day 17 - Friday - Cape Town /Johannesburg
Fly back to Johannesburg & Mount Grace Hotel, one of the finest country hotels in South Africa. (B)

Day 18 - Saturday - Departure Back to Cairo
Early morning transfer to JNB Airport to board flight to Cairo . End of our service . Bon Voyage (B)

Remember because there is limited space on the safari vehicle, ONE medium sized bag (soft luggage preferred) is allowed on the safari vehicle per person, plus your carry on

INCLUDED:

• Airfare from Amman to CAIRO on to Johannesburg and back to Cairo , or you you may wish to continue on your own from Johansburg onward ( no credit for unused flight sector Johansburg Cairo , air fare is in economy class with tax included
  
• All airfares in Egypt in economy class, tax included.
  
• Transfers in Jordan, South Africa and Egypt as per itinerary .
  
• Deluxe Hotel accommodation with tax & service charges.
  
• Visa fee for Egypt and Jordan , visa will be issued upon arrival at Amman and Cairo Airport for : American,EU , Canadian & Japanese citizens. You are responsible for having your passport in order valid at least for 6 month beyond the date of your arrival in Cairo.
  
• Deluxe Nile Cruise with all meals & shore excursions.
  
• Preset menu meals including B = Breakfast, (or cB, Continental Breakfast) L = Lunch, D = Dinner

• Internal Airfare - Johannesburg - Mashatu - Johannesburg - Cape Town.
  
• Daily accommodations as shown in the itinerary & all hotel taxes and service charges
  
• Jordanian Departure Tax.
  
• All hotel /airport transfers as indicated
  
• Transportation in air-conditioned coaches
  
• Game drives in open 4-wheel drive safari vehicles, conducted by experienced Tswana rangers and trackers Spotlight game drives at night
  
• Game walks accompanied by experienced Tswana ranger and tracker
  
• All sightseeing, game viewing, entrance fees and park fees as indicated in the itinerary.

Safaris Highlights

• Overnight at the elegant Mount Grace Hotel
• 3 nights at luxurious Mashatu Main Camp, Mala Mala's sister property in Botswana on wildlife-rich Limpopo River
• Mashatu Game Reserve hosts the largest concentration of elephants in the world on private land , with more than 700 elephants.
• Tour Cape Town in relaxed style with 3 nights in a luxury oceanfront hotel.
• Beautiful scenic drive to Cape Point Cape Peninsula, where Indian and Atlantic oceans meet.
• View dramatic Cape of Good Hope, landmark for explorers of all sorts for more than three centuries.
• Visit world-renown Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens with a specialist guide.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Any international airport departure taxes
  
• Any international air fare from/to your home country.
  
• Passport and visa fees
  
• Travel insurance, please ask us for the flyer.
  
• Excess baggage charges, shipping charges, and other items of a personal nature such as gratuities to drivers and guides, porters, telephone/telex/fax charges, laundry, and beverages.

• General info on : Airport departure taxes:
• Botswana P45 per person , NB No US$100 notes accepted, South African Airport tax R34 per person for domestic departures, South African Airport for regional departures R77 per person, South African Airport tax for international departures R100 per person, South African Government tax for regional departures R50 per person, South African Government tax for international departures R100 per person , (these South African taxes should be included in the cost of your International ticket).
• Personal expenses including but not limited to beverages, laundry, communication costs, excess baggage fees (baggage is restricted to 26 lbs (Modify as required) per person in a soft sided bag where charter flights are included) ·
• Traveler's insurance (the purchase of travel insurance is required to protect your investment in case of unanticipated curtailment or cancellation of your tour).
• Medical expenses, medical insurance ( passenger must show proof of insurance or ask for the flyer to be mailed).

• Gratuities to drivers, guides or tour managers.
  
  
• Any sightseeing, safari activities, meals, or other activities not specified in the itinerary or indicated as optional.
  
  
• Please note that tipping is discretionary, however, the following guidelines are provided: $5-$10 per day for professional safari guides; $3-$5 per day for camp staff, e.g. waiters, housekeepers, which is a communal tip that is shared among the staff); porters - $1; driver/guides - $2-$5); restaurant waiters/waitresses - 10% of bill; hotel housekeeping - $2 per day.
  
  
• Excess baggage charges, shipping charges, items of a personal

• For an upgrade on the NILE CRUISE : to an ultra deluxe all suites Nile Cruise , please add
  350.00 per person in double . Some do offer suites with a private balcony
• Private touring on board the cruise: Please add $200 per person for the full cruise/shore excursions.
• For Christmas/New Year's week, add 20% to any of the above the rate.
• For Easter (2 weeks) , please add % 20 supplement to any of the listed rates.

Prices are subject to change due to currency fluctuations, increase in fuel prices, or other fees imposed by the government or tourism industry not within our control.
DEPARTURE DATES: Weekly departures year round . Terms and conditions as per our web site & our brochures. More Safari Tips.

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Syria is truly the Land of the Book. The ancient alphabets of the Near East grew into Aramaic and then Hebrew, and finally Arabic and the modern Latin script that you're reading!

Jesus spoke to His Disciples in Aramaic. And nowhere else in the Holy Land does His language live as in Maaloula, where His words may still be heard exactly
as He spoke them. For the believer, or for anyone who values traditions of faith, it is a deeply moving experience.

Maaloula is just a short drive from Damascus, and home to Christian community that thrives after 2000 years.

As much as any land, Syria is the birthplace of the Christian faith. St. Paul converted on the road to Damascus, and in the early centuries of the Church,
six Syrian bishops were elevated to the Holy See as popes. The grand Omayyad Mosque is built on a sacred site shared by Muslims and Christians for centuries,
expressing the true brotherhood at the center of both faiths. Two million Syrians worship as Christians.

The full panoply of the Christian experience in the Near East has been played out in Syria. The Krak des Chevaliers is a unique Crusader fortress that was never conquered
that stands intact as if ready to host the Knights of the Cross once again––and is a must stop for the visitor of faith to the holy sites.

Extend your stay in Syria for one day and visit Maaloula