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Tour
Egypt and Jordan Highlights
A Grand 16
Day Tour of Egypt and Jordan . This exceptional package includes Egypt
and Jordan highlights , from the wonders of the Great Pyramids to the
Great temple of Karnak. You'll explore the kingdom of Ancient Egypt
then on to Petra and even camp in Wadi Rumn.
Tour starts weekly in Cairo, year round
DAY
1- CAIRO -Saturday - Weekly Year Round
Our Cairo-based personnel will meet you at the airport and see you to
your hotel near the fabled Nile. *
Visa Fee is included , and issued upon arrival at Cairo Airport ,
(Only for holders of U.S., Australian, NZ, Western European, and Japanese
passports with six months of validity beyond the date of arrival).
Fascinating Cairo awaits you! The spice shops, cafés, peddlers from bygone
days, modern-day professionals, and an unforgettable array of sights,
sounds, and aromas.
DAY 2 - CAIRO - Sun (BL)
Today, we'll explore the wonders of the Egyptian Museum, with its treasures
of the ancient pharaohs: statuary, precious stones and metals. Travellers
have long come to Cairo just to gaze on these sights, but our day has
just started. We'll motor to the edge of Cairo, to the mysterious Sphinx
and the Pyramids of Giza. Then it's onward to the Citadel of Saladin and
the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali. Lunch will be served at a local
restaurant.
DAY
3 - CAIRO - Mon - - Sleeper train (BD)
Full day at leisure. Late check - out from hotel around 5 PM
In the evening, it's all aboard! We'll settle you into your private wood-panelled
sleeping compartment on the train bound along the banks of the Nile. You'll
enjoy dinner on board , as the lights of villages reflect in the river.
The train is officially rated 4 stars , we rate modest 3 . You will always
have a private compartment. Dinner is included on board, tracsk are not
smooth enough to allow for a good night sleep. This is only for train
buffs.
DAY
4 - ASWAN -Tue (B)
After breakfast on board, the train arrives in Aswan, where we'll settle
you into your hotel.
Deluxe : Movenpick Aswan. Isis Island Hotel or similar . First Class :
Basma
Tour
of Kalabsha Temple dedicated to the ancient god Mandulis, and the
goddess Isis . Built during the reign of the Roman Emperor Augustus
, the small rock-cut temple of Beit El Wali, built by Ramses
the Great , and the small yet charming Kiosk of Qertassi.
During
the train ride, you will have seen feluccas sailing the Nile. Now we'll
experience Egypt at its most authentic, as we sail in one of these graceful
craft. Then its siesta time by the pool. Evening Sound & Light
show at Philae.
DAY 5 - ASWAN, CAMEL CARAVAN, FELUCCA SAILING , NUBIAN VILLAGE - Wednesday
(B)
After breakfast , we'll visit the dams at Aswan, including the High Dam,
a modern wonder in this ancient land. At the ancient granite quarry, we'll
see an obelisk left unfinished, then board a launch on Lake Nasser to
visit the Temples of Philae, rescued from rising waters. In the afternoon
we tour the Nubian Museum. We board a graceful felucca for a cruise among
the Nile islands ,then join a mini camel caravan to a nearby Nubian Village
for tea with the locals.
DAY
6 - ABU SIMBEL - Thursday (BL)
Very
early breakfast. Abu Simbel We've planned our visit to Abu Simbel to be
a highlight of your Egyptian adventure. Rising before dawn, we drive along
the shore of Lake Nasser, watching the sky lighten and the sacred sun
rise above the horizon. We reach the great temples while the air is clean,
clear and cool, and the sun's light still golden;just right for photographs.
In the larger temple, colossal figures of Ramses are seated with
the gods and attended by his queen and daughters.
The smaller temple is dedicated to Queen Nefertari, who appears
as Hathor, the goddess of love, joy and fertility, symbolized by the benevolent
cow. We explore these fine temple by ourselves in the quiet of the morning,
admiring their ancient aura and artistry, after which retire to a comfortable
hotel for refreshments. Just as planeloads of visitors arrive to throng
the temples we begin our leisurely drive back along the shore to Aswan
.
Remainder of the day at leisure. Each way is a 3 and hlaf hour drive.
DAY 7 - EDFU / KOM OMBO / LUXOR - Friday (BL)
Proceed to Luxor by private air -conditioned car ,driver & guide .
Visiting enroute the temples of Edfu, where we board horse-drawn
carriages for the ride to the Temple of Horus. The best preserved
temple in Egypt & then on to Kom Ombo: We explore the twin
Temples of Haroeris , the Sun God, and Sobek , the Crocodile God . Late
afternoon arrival at Luxor.
DAY
8 - LUXOR - Saturday (B)
This
morning you'll
tour
the tomb chambers of the Valley of the Kings; the imposing -temple of
Queen Hatshepsut ; the Ramesseum, Medinet Habu & Deir El Medina (
The Ancient Workers Village )and the the Colossi of Memnon.
DAY 9 - LUXOR, Cairo's SLEEPER - Sunday (BD)
visit the great Temple of Luxor, and the gigantic Great Temple of Amon
at Karnak.
late check out from our hotel aroudn 5 PM . In the evening transfer to
board the overnight sleeper train back to Cairo .
Dinner is included and served on board the sleeper train.
Dinner on board the sleeper train
DAY 10 - CAIRO - Monday (B)
Morning arrival, our local rep will escort you to your hotel. Breakfast
will be served at the hotel. You'll make your own program for your last
full day in Cairo. Perhaps you'll do some shopping at the fabulous Khan
El-Khalili bazaar, or return to the fabulous Pyramids, or take an optional
tour, or spend the day with new friends. Don't miss your chance to mingle
with the crowds, the peddlers, and the street entertainers who give life
to Cairo!
DAY
11- CAIRO/ Amman - Sunday (B)
Our representative escorts you to the airport for your flight to Amman
, air fare is included in economy class, tax included .
Our
staff will meet you upon arrival and help with the transfer to your hotel
in Amman .Complimentary visa is issued upon arrival for American, EU &
Japanese passport holders. Passport must be valid at least for 6 month
beyond the date of your arrival. Arriving
at Aqaba by sea from Egypt, Sinai ? Please click here
DAY
12 - MADABA, KERAK & PETRA- Monday (BD)
We drive south along the King's Highway, an ancient caravan route, to
Madaba to visit the church containing the oldest known map of the Holy
Land. Continuing to Mount Nebo, we enjoy the panoramic view of the Promised
Land the way Moses saw it for the first time. Further on, at Kerak, we
tour the ruins of its romantic Crusaders' castle of Renaud de Chatillon,
one of a line which stretched from Aqaba to Turkey. Finally, we arrive
to PETRA .
DAY 13 - PETRA - Tuesday (BD)
Today the fabulous Nabatean City of Petra awaits us. Made famous in the
Indiana Jones movie "Raiders of the Lost Ark," its ancient temples, tombs
and striking Khazneh (Treasury) were hewn right from the pink and violet
sandstone. We spend a full day here, and another night.
DAY
14 - PETRA/ Wadi Rum - Wednesday (BLD)
Breakfast is included at the hotel . We
board four-wheel-drive vehicles for an expedition to Wadi Rum, the "Valley
of the Moon" where T. E. Lawrence ("Lawrence of Arabia") organized Arab
resistance to Ottoman rule during World War I. Lunch box is included .
After our visit we head to one of the local camp sites , It is essential
to take several layers of clothes, including warm layers , this is desert
weather, so there is a great drop and / or increase in temperatures with
sunrise / sunset , we will deliver to you a NEW unused sleeping bag with
our compliments , in case you wish to use . Sample camp site : the Bait
Ali Desert Camp, or the RSCN Rummana Campsite at the Dana Nature Reserve.
You may have the choice as well to camp with the bedouins, this is even
more basic, and no modern toilet facilities. This is an exotic and memorable
experience and will enable you to experience something of the Bedouin's
desert culture, if camping is not your cup of tea , then we will simply
head back to the hotel in Petra and overnight. Dinner is included camp
style or at your hotel. Your guide will always be available on hand ,
and will be escorting you at all times .
Please
note that camping in Wadi Rum is very basic:
Tourist
Camp Sites : Pre-assigned sites and set camps where accommodation
is arranged in the usual camping tents , you may find at home (not Bedouin
Tents). Showers, Bathrooms and restaurants are available in each camp
site .
Bedouin
camps:
Are not pre-fixed sites, you will be indeed in the heart of the bedouin
desert environment and culture, and you will be in direct contact and
interacting with the Bedouins. These Bedouin camps have Bedouin tents
that are divided into small rooms for the guests to sleep.
Other tents are used for sitting ( as your living room per say ) and eating.
They also may or may not have basic toilets and a small kitchen where
food is prepare for the guests by the Bedouins.
Guests who enjoy nature and the desert scenery will fall in love with
these camps and the authentic Bedouin experience in Wadi Rum.
DAY
15 - JERASH, Amman - Thursday (BD)
We drive to Jerash, among the best-preserved Roman cities in the
world, to tour its temples, theaters, churches and colonnaded streets.
From Jerash, we will escort you back to Amman. Dinner is included at Kan
Zaman local restaurant .
DAY
16 - Amman , Departure - Friday -(B)
After breakfast , transfer back to Queen Alia Airport .
Add an extra night in Amman ?
Jordanian departure tax is included in our rate.
For guests going on to
Syria with us. You will continue on to The Syrian border, visit Bosra
before continuing to Damascus. Or if you are touring Syria on your own,
we'll be glad to arrange for the transfer to Bosra in Syria ( Supplement
$65 per person, minimum 2 guests, private car/driver to Bosra).
Bon Voyage!
This
tour starts weekly in Cairo , year round. For Christmas, Easter, New Year's
, please add : 20 % supplement to the rate.
RATES per
person in USD
| |
Deluxe |
First
Class |
Tourist
Class |
| Triple |
US$
3260.00 |
US$
2950.00 |
US$
2710.00 |
| Double |
US$
3390.00 |
US$
3060.00 |
US$
2830.00 |
| Single |
US$
4590.00 |
US$
4380.00 |
US$
4050.00 |
Children's
Discount : 10 years of age or younger, sharing room with parent, receive
a discount of 20 percent discount off .
YOUR
TOUR INCLUDES:
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Domestic airfare from Aswan to Luxor including tax.
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Egyptian
domestic sleeper train fares as described in the itinerary.
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All airport transfers and taxes in Egypt.
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Hotel accommodations based on Pyramisa chain hotels in Cairo , Luxor
& Aswan (including taxes).
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Set-menu
(table d'hôte) meals as indicated in the itinerary above.(B
= Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
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Guided sightseeing as per itinerary, by air-conditioned motorcoach,including
all admissions fees.
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Lonely
Planet travel guidebook and phrase book.
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Visa
Fee is included , and issued upon arrival at Cairo Airport ,
(Only for holders of U.S., Australian, NZ, EU and Japanese passports
with six months of validity beyond the date of arrival).
DRESS
CODE:
Lightweight cotton and other natural fiber clothing is best, with
swimsuits and sun hats for the pool. Bring a light sweater or light jacket
for cool mornings and evenings, but most days are warm to hot, with very
little rain. Comfortable walking shoes are essential for shore excursions.
Not
included:
- Personal
expenses, beverages, and meals not specifically mentioned
- Gratuities
for local personnel
- Travel
insurance (please see your insurance agent )
- International
air fare from/ to your home country
Egypt's
Last Royal Family :
Photo Album: King Farouk, Queen
Farida and Princess Feryal
The
King's Chamber in the Great Pyramid was not meant to be visited:
Getting to it is challenging, and once you enter, it is very difficult
to turn back. The stone passage is only wide enough for one person. You
must be in good physical condition, able to climb several flights of stairs,
bend double, crouch and duck-walk for short distances. The King's Chamber
itself is the world's most claustrophobic place, with dim light and heavy,
hot, oxygen-poor air. There is no ventilation. If you are at all sensitive
to claustrophobia or confinement, or if you have any sort of respiratory
condition, for your own safety and the safety of others, you must not
enter the pyramid because it is impossible to remove a person or to bring
aid to them quickly
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