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1001
Arabian Nights
Egypt & Jordan a la Indiana Jones
17
days in Egypt and Jordan, Including Petra. Friday Departure
from USA
(Include a five day Nile Cruise - flying in egypt - compare with the
sleeper train version)
An
extended stay in Egypt and Jordan
Indiana Jones himself couldn't squeeze more adventure into this
journey: Cairo and the Pyramids, a cruise on the Nile, the fabled
temples and tombs of Luxor and Thebes, diving in the Red Sea, the mountains
of Sinai, and a trek to the mysterious ruins of Petra in Jordan. Departures
are weekly on Saturdays
Compare
with the Ultra Deluxe Version
DAY
1 - DEPARTURE - Friday (
or Saturday) Weekly
year round
(
click here if your prefer to start in Amman Jordan)
We take off aboard Lufthansa, Swiss , Air France, British Airways or
KLM from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport.
DAY
2- CAIRO - Saturday
Our Egypt-based staff greets you in bustling Cairo airport and escorts
you to your hotel . Complimentary Egyptian visa fee (valid for
American, Australian , NZ, EU , Canadian, Mexican & Japanese citizens.
Passports must be valid for at least 6 month upon arrival). At your
hotel, complimentary coffee or tea ( please advise your preference),
one bottle of water for each guest, and a platter of Egyptian sweets
will await you at your room.
Visa
will be issued upon arrival.
As you exit the gate, you will pass through a door or two , down some
stairs , then walk for 2-5 minutes , until you pass the duty free shops,
at the end of a wide corridor , you will see the security officers.
There you will be met by a local representative, who will be holding
a sign with the name you prefer to use for the sign .
Our local representative will then take your passport to obtain a stamp
from the cashier / bank window and escort you to speak with the passport
officer. He will escort you through another last check on your passport
as you exit the passport control, into customs area, he will assist
you in collecting your luggage and clearing customs . After exiting
the terminal, our local representative will escort you (private vehicle)
to the hotel
DAY
3 - CAIRO Sunday (BL)
Your exploration of the ancient world begins today! First stop is the
Egyptian Museum, with its treasures of the ancient pharaohs: mummies,
statuary, precious stones and metals. We'll also stop at the Citadel
of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque. Then it's on to Giza and the mysteries
of the Pyramids and Sphinx.
Evening
complimentary dinner is included at a local home:
Meet the locals,
you may wish to bring token gifts to exchange with the host family (
T shirt , small souvenirs of your home town):
This
afternoon we'll venture where few ordinary visitors ever tread . . .
right into the homes of some of the people of Cairo ! You'll be invited
to a family dinner, and while you enjoy wholesome home-cooked specialties,
you'll learn about and appreciate the outlook, aspirations, and way
of life of your hosts. Be assured, as curious as you may be about your
new friends, they're sure to have questions about your own background.
Once the ice is broken, you'll enjoy a lively afternoon , and find that
you have more in common than you ever suspected. Of course, you may
enjoy a quiet evening with your travel companions,
by letting us know your preferences.
Overnight
in Cairo
DAY
4 - LUXOR ! - Monday (BLD)
Guests booking Deluxe Category will be flying in business class . (
subject to availability), we fly to LUXOR
and board our Nile cruiser in time for a delicious lunch.
Complimentary
welcome fruit basket awaits you in your cabin .The gigantic Great
Temple of Amon at Karnak, and the mighty Temple of Luxor
are our goals in the afternoon. We'll return in time for the afternoon
tea served on deck. You'll have a chance to explore your ship before
dinner. Evening Sound and light show at Karnak ( bring a jacket
)
DAY
5 - LUXOR , EDFU - Tuesday (BLD)
We
tour today as well the magnificent tombs in the Valley of the Kings
including Tut-Ank-Amon's tomb and the great temple of Queen Hatshepsut,
we
stop at the Colossi of Memnon on the way back to our cruise.
Afterward,
we'll continue on Luxor's west bank to get a totally different perspective
on ancient Egyptian life, at the ancient workers' settlement of Deir
el-Medinah. While most of the imposing stone monuments and sites of
Egypt honor the lives and after-lives of royalty, Deir el-Medinah gives
us unique and surprising insights into the ordinary citizens who constructed
and decorated the tombs.
Here
we'll see the excavated homes shared by laborers with their domestic
animals. These quarters were surprisingly large, with three good-sized
rooms, courtyard, kitchen, and even storage cellars. While ancient Egypt
might not have been a workers' paradise, we'll see that artisans and
builders were highly regarded in their community. We are proud to be
the only operator to offer regular visits to this singular ancient settlement
in its tour and cruise programs.
We sail in the afternoon we cruise to Esna to go through the
locks , and on to Edfu where we dock for the night. In the evening ,
we'll celebrate in Egyptian style, dressed in galabias, the flowing
national costume, a galabya will be delivered to your cabin with
our compliments.
DAY
6 - EDFU, KOM OMBO -Wednesday (BLD)
We
moor in Edfu, drive through the town to the Temple of Horus,
Egypt's best-preserved temple. Re-embarking on our Nile cruiser, we
enjoy lunch as we sail further south upriver .
We disembark downstream at Kom Ombo to visit its twin temples
of Haroeris, the sun god, and Sobek, the crocodile god, the continue
our voyage to Aswan, while we party after dinner with music & dance.
DAY
7 - CAMEL CARAVAN, NUBIAN VILLAGE , ASWAN - Thursday
(BLD)
First we tour Aswan dams, then on to the 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 temple of Philae , dedicated to the Ancient Goddess ISIS.
In the afternoon we enjoy a leisurely sail by graceful felucca on the
Nile.
For those who are interested : a short camel caravan & ride is included(
almost a half hour ride) to visit a local Nubian Village. Our
farewell dinner this evening is a buffet of Egyptian specialties, followed
by a show featuring oriental performers, including of course a belly
dancer.
DAY
8 - ASWAN , CAIRO / Sharm El Sheikh- Friday (BD)
Now that you've seen the best of the Egypt of the Pharaohs, our guides
escort you to the airport. You'll fly north to Cairo and over the Sinai
Peninsula and land at historic Sharm El Sheik on the Red Sea. You're
at the beach and free to swim, or explore under the waters. Lunch is
included at the hotel in Sharm, is the flight is a late one, snacks
will be served at your room at no additional charges.
Complimentary welcome dinner at the hotel.
DAY
9 - MOUNT SINAI Saturday (BLD)
Our knowledgeable guides arrange a pre-dawn departure into the still-cool
wilderness of Sinai, through which Moses led the Children of Israel
to the Promised Land. Our goal is the Monastery of St. Catherine, built
of rock at the base of Mount Sinai, at the site of the Burning Bush.
We tour the monastery, rich in history, icons and sacred paintings,
then return to Sharm El Sheik. Dinner is included at the hotel.
Please
advise us early on , if you prefer to do Mount Sinai / St. Catherine's
tour by Jeep versus air conditioned sedan / vehicle .
DAY
10 - Sharm - Day At Leisure Sunday (BD)
Full day at leisure. Breakfast at the hotel. Evening bedouin dinner.
DAY
11 - AQABA, PETRA - Monday (BLD)
We'll drive to the port of Nuweiba, where we'll board the Red Sea ferry.
Across the water in Aqaba, with Israel and Saudi Arabia in sight, our
Jordan-based representative waits to greet you. You'll drive north under
a towering ridge of mountains, and arrive at your hotel in Petra for
the night. Complimentary Jordanian visa fee (valid only for American
, Australian, NZ , Canadian, EU , Singaporean, Korean & Japanese citizens.
Passports must be valid for at least 6 month upon arrival). Lunch is
included today.
Complimentary welcome dinner tonight at the hotel.
DAY 12 - PETRA- Tuesday (BLD)
We'll spend the entire day at Petra, the stunning desert city hewn by
the Nabateans from solid cliffs of pink and violet sandstone. Petra
was known in the bible as Sela, and rediscovered only in 1812. You'll
feel like Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark as you penetrate
into the city through a narrow sandstone gorge, the Siq, and wander
among the Temple of the Winged Lion, tombs, Roman theater, and the imposing
Treasury. Lunch at a charming local restaurant . Dinner at the hotel.
DAY
13 - WADI RUM DESERT - Wednesday (BL)
Visit the Wadi Rum Desert (with a short ride in a 4 Wheel Drive vehicle)
and its awesome moonlike landscape, where the film “Lawrence of Arabia”
was shot. Back to Petra and overnight. Lunch is included at a local
restaurant.
DAY
14 - Petra / Amman - Thursday (BL)
On to Amman ( Private air conditioned sedan / van ) on the Desert Highway.
Lunch is served enroute at a local restaurant. Overnight in Amman. Dinner
is included at the hotel
DAY
15 - Amman - Friday (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Full day at leisure or join us for a complimentary
half day tour of Amman .
Complimentary
morning tour of Amman. Visit the Roman Theater, the Citadel, the Archaeology
and Folklore Museums, old and modern Amman and one of the many art galleries
in this enchanting capital city. Afternoon is free for your leisure
DAY
16 - Amman - Saturday (B)
Breakfast
at the hotel. Full day on your own to explore Amman as you wish .
If you prefer to leave today, please click here for the 15
day edition.
DAY
17 - DEPARTURE FOR HOME - Sunday (B)
Our staff escorts you to the airport of Amman for your flight home.
Or, you may choose to add one of our extensions,to Egypt, Sharm El Sheikh,
Syria, Greece or Turkey or even stop in Paris or London on the way back.
Interested in adding an extra night in Amman ?
Please click here
RATES
per person in USD
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Deluxe |
First
Class |
| Triple |
US$
4340 |
US$
4115 |
| Double |
US$
4600 |
US$
4265 |
| Single |
US$
5140 |
US$
4950 |
- For
departures from most west coast cities, as well as Phoenix, Dallas-Fort
Worth, DC, Chicago or Atlanta, please add $350 to the above rates.
- For
an upgrade to the Four Seasons in Cairo & Amman (Standard
room ):
Please add : $500 to the deluxe rate ( Per person)
The 15-storey Four Seasons Hotel Amman offers 193 generously sized
guest rooms and suites - the largest in the city. Furnished in the
splendid comfort that is distinctively Four Seasons, all guest rooms
offer stunning city views.
- For
travel in May through end of Sep , as well as Dec 20 - Jan 2 please
note that a $350 air-fare supplement is added to the above rates.
This doesn't apply when you handle your own air fare.
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Easter ( two weeks) , Christmas, New Year's Dec 15 - Jan 5 : 15 %
supplement will apply
Sample
5-stars Deluxe Nile Cruises:
Monaco , Monte
Carlo , Mojito , Queen of Hansa
, Solitaire
Beau Soleil , Adonis , Renaissance
RATES
per person in USD Based on an Ultra Deluxe Nile Cruise
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Ultra
Deluxe Nile Cruise
Including private Guide Egyptologist |
| Triple |
US$4910 |
| Double |
US$5250 |
| Single |
US$5890 |
Prices
include:
- International
air fares ( with tax) from New York to Cairo , in economy class ,
with return from either Amman . If / when you handle your own air
fare please deduct $ 500 from the listed rates.
- All
domestic flights within Egypt, economy class with tax . For Deluxe
category, business class will be confirmed on Egypt's domestic flights
( subject to availability)
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Air-conditioned hotel accommodations with tax and service charges
- All
transfers in Egypt & Jordan.
-
Red Sea ferry ticket.
- Complimentary
welcome fruit basket on board the Nile Cruise.
- Bottled
water ( one per person) delivered daily to your cabin
- Bottled
water / tea / coffee with every meal on board the Nile Cruise.
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Nile Cruise with all meals & shore excursions, cabins are always
outside with large panoramic windows.
- Sightseeing
with professional guide and entrance fees as indicated
- Meals
as indicated, with pre-set menu (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
- Lonely
Planet guidebook to Jordan and Egypt
- Jordanian
visa and Egyptian visa fee (valid only for American & Japanese citizens.
Passports must be valid for at least 6 month upon arrival).
- Jordanian
departure tax.
- Complimentary
Galabya delivered on board the cruise
Not
included:
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Add
the Ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis and the Step Pyramid
in Sakkara
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The
Wonders of Egypt & Arabia 22
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Dining
Room Reservations: Meet other passengers :
YOU will not require any, our dining rooms do accommodate all our guests
in one seating, one less thing to worry about while you are on the Nile.
Enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere with several different languages being
heard at dinner.
Do we get sea sickness while sailing the Nile ?
This is river sailing, so do not expect any waves , no rough seas
! Your Nile cruises is actually a floating hotel that moves from place
to place along the Nile. Actual cruising times are short and pleasant.
Welcome
to Four Seasons Hotel Amman, Jordan.
Between the prestigious Al Sweifiyah residential area and the Shmeisani
financial district, Four Seasons offers Amman's finest setting for business
or leisure. Its dramatic hilltop location presents breathtaking views
of the surrounding cityscape.
Intuitive
Four Seasons care melds with Jordan's ancient traditions of hospitality.
Enjoy dramatic views from Amman's largest guest rooms. Asian and Mediterranean
dining and spa secrets from the Dead Sea await you – all in easy
reach of shops, museums and intriguing Roman ruins.
Guest
Rooms : Elegant, comfortably furnished Superior Rooms and Deluxe Rooms,
on the lower and middle floors, respectively, offer a king bed or two
twin beds. Similarly appointed Premium Rooms feature views of the prestigious
Abdoun residential area and the Jabal Amman embassy district from the
Hotel's upper floors.
Designed
for comfort and privacy, Four Seasons Executive Suites offer a king
bedroom separated from the living room by a door, and Deluxe Four Seasons
Executive Suites offer a balcony with a stunning view of the city. The
living room in both of these suites is ideal for entertaining or informal
meetings.
Families and Special Needs
Families can be accommodated in suites and, in some cases, through connecting
standard rooms – we recommend contacting us early on to make the
best arrangements. Rooms and floors for non-smokers are available on
request, as are wheelchair-accessible rooms.
Business
Services in your Room
All-news cable network
Clock radio
Fax machines available
High-speed e-mail and Internet access
Multi-line telephone(s)
Voice mail
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