In
Search of
Egypt's and Petra Ancient Lands
A
16 Days Egypt and Jordan Adventure Tour
Egypt
with an 8 day Nile Cruise , Alexandria , Abu Simbel and a foray into
Petra
Start Weekly year round in Cairo
Compare with 10 days Edition & 14 Days with Red Sea
Extension
See the Pyramids,the Sphinx, Alexandria , the timeless temples along
the Nile in Luxury fit for a Pharaoh then venture into Jordan and into
the heart of the Sahara and Petra the lost city, once presented to Cleopatra
by Caesar, as a token of love . Tour starts weekly in Cairo year round.
How would you like to cruise the Nile the way the Pharaoh & Cleopatra
did ? These graceful boats will allow you to cruise the great river
in a stately Pharaonic style. Our Egyptian adventure" cruise visits
Cairo, all of Upper Egypt's top sights, and gives you the chance to
see the Ancient city of Alexander the Great , the timeless Nile as adventurers
have seen it throughout the ages. Available in
10 , 12 , 13
days Edition & 14 Days with Red Sea
Extension, Abu
Simbel Edition . 20-Day
including Minya and Tel Al-Amarna
DAY
1 - CAIRO : Start weekly year round on Wednesday and / or Friday
and / or Sunday
Upon arrival, we escort you to your comfortable hotel. Meridien, Hilton
or Sheraton. Complimentary visa is issued upon arrival for the following
nationalities; American, EU , Canadian & Japanese, your passport
must be valid for at least 6 month beyond date of arrival.
All
transfers in Egypt are on a private basis. Private
air conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur
DAY
2 - GIZA - Thursday or Saturday (cBLD)
After breakfast, we'll motor to the edge of Cairo, to the mysterious
Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza. The
museum of the Royal Barge of Cheops The museum is built over the rectangular
pit that housed the Royal Barge for thousands of years , the wooden
boat was readied for the king's daily journey with the sun god, Ra .
Discovered in 1954, in a completely dismantled state, the 43-metre (140-foot)
cedar boat is a rare window on the Royal boats used by the kings of
Ancient Egypt.
Those
who are fit and adventurous enough may wish to penetrate into the heart
of the Great Pyramid, to the King's Chamber your ticket is included
with our compliments (or the interior of Kephren Pyramid). Taking
a camel ride (Included) is entirely your own choice!
Continue
to Dahshour, the newly-opened pyramid field south of Cairo. We
visit the great pyramid of Senfru, father of Cheops, and other structure:
The "Discovery" of Dahshour:
For almost half a century, the great field of huge pyramids near the
desert village of Dahshour, 25 miles south of Cairo, has been off limits
to the public. Confined within the perimeter of a military base were
many pyramids, including the great 4500-year-old pyramid built by Senfru,
father of Cheops. Senfru's pyramid, the largest in Egypt until his son
built Giza's Great Pyramid, is rhomboidal in shape: it tapers more distinctly
on its upper half. All the pyramids were coated in thick plaster at
one time. Most have lost these protective, decorative sheaths, but Senfru's--miraculously--is
still in place.
Lunch is included at a local restaurant or at your hotel.
In the evening we return to Giza Plateau for the Sound & Light Show.
All
tours in Cairo are on a private basis. Private
air conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur
DAY
3 - CAIRO & GIZA -- Friday or Sunday (cBL)
Today we see Cairo's major sights: the Egyptian Museum, including the
Mummies Room,
The Manial Royal Palace, former residence of Egypt's last crown prince.
Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon tour
Saladin's Citadel, the Alabaster Mosque,and the 12th Century Khan El
Khalili Bazaar district
All
tours in Cairo are on a private basis. Private
air conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur
DAY
4 - LUXOR - Saturday or Monday (cBLD)
Morning flight to Luxor , we'll escort you to your Nile cruises . Check-
in is at noon, if/when you arrive earlier your cabin may not be ready
, yet all the public facilities on board are at your disposal.
Complimentary welcome fruit basket awaits you in your cabin.
Today we tour Deir
El Medinah is on Luxor's west bank you 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.
Evening Sound & Light show at Karnak Temple.
DAY
5 - VALLEY OF THE KINGS - Sunday or Tuesday (cBLD)
Today we tour the Valley of the Kings, including King Tut's tomb,
Valley of the Queens, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi
of Memnon. After a shipboard lunch. Sail for Edfu where we dock
for the night.
DAY
6- EDFU & ASWAN- Monday or Wednesday (cBLD)
In Edfu, we board horse-drawn carriages for the ride to the Temple
of Horus. The best preserved temple in Egypt. Returning to our ship,
we set sail for Aswan .Complimentary Galabya , you may wish to try on
for the evening when there's a jolly galabia party aboard.
DAY
7 -ASWAN & Abu Simbel - Tuesday or Thursday
(BLD)
Get ready
for the tour of Aswan Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple
,before we head back for our lunch aboard. In the afternoon we board
a graceful felucca and cruise among the islands of the Nile.
Abu
Simbel:
Depending on flight confirmation your Abu Simbel flights may be morning
or an afternoon ones:
Abu Simbel may be considered the highlight of your Egyptian adventure.
Fly south over Lake Nasser.
Jacquie Kennedy & Abu Simbel:
All Americans alive during the 1960s remember President John F Kennedy
and First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. Most Americans from that
time also remember Abu Simbel, the dramatic, ancient Pharaonic temple
threatened by the rising waters blocked by the new Aswan High Dam. It's
worth remembering that it was Jacquie Kennedy who provided crucial support
for the mammoth rescue project. Without her help, Abu Simbel might have
been lost. Read More.
In Abu Simbel the larger temple dedicated to Ramses the Great ,
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 as part of an English speaking
group with a local guide ( private touring is available for an an additional
$50 per person , minimum 2 guests ) , admiring their ancient aura and
artistry, after which we fly back to Aswan
Airport and your Nile Cruise.
DAY
8- KOM OMBO - Wednesday or Friday (BLD)
Morning at leisure or join us for an optional tour to Abu Simbel by
plane.
In the afternoon we sail for Kom Ombo. Where we dock for the night.
DAY
9 - KOM OMBO - Thursday or Saturday (BLD)
We explore the twin Temples of Haroeris , the Sun God, and Sobek , the
Crocodile God, at Kom Ombo, . Returning to our ship in time for
tea. We set sail for Luxor.
DAY
10 - LUXOR - Friday or Sunday (BLD)
After breakfast, on to the Gigantic Temple of Karnak & the great
temple of Luxor are our goal this morning , after lunch we see
the most recent discoveries housed in the relatively new & charming
Luxor Museum. Return to our Nile cruiser in time for afternoon
tea
DAY
11- LUXOR/ CAIRO
/ Alexandria - Saturday or Monday (BL)
After breakfast, we check out, and our flight back to Cairo ,where we
connect by private car /van to Alexandria; lunch enroute .Subject to
availability, and depending on the hotel category you choose : : the
Cecil Hotel with the old world charm, or Sheraton or Palestine Montazah
Hotel.
All
transfers in Egypt are on a private basis. Private
air conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur .
DAY
12 - Alexandria & Wadi El Natroun Monasteries / Cairo - Sunday or
Tuesday (cBL)
Full day tour of the Catacombs, the Roman Amphitheater, Qayet Bey Fortress
built on the same site of the ancient wonder of the world : the famous
Alexandria Light House. A brief stop at " El Selsela" the
site of the Underwater reserve where Cleopatra Place was discovered,
as well as Caesar Kiosk.
Lunch
at a local restaurant. Visit the Crown Jewels Museum, then its off to
the new site for the Alexandria Library before heading to Wadi El Natroun
monastery almost midway to Cairo , where early Coptic Christians retreated
here to escape the Roman persecution in the 4th century AD. The Egyptian
Pope of Alexandria is always chosen from the Monks of wadi El Natroun.
Reach Cairo early evening and your hotel.
Time
permitting we 'll visit the new museum in Alexandria , the building
was originally built in 1926 for the US consulate in Alexandria and
is a masterpiece in 1920's architecture & Mediterranean style buildings.
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Octavious
visiting Alexander the Great's Tomb in Alexandria just after he
defeated Cleopatra & Marc Anthony. He left his coat as a token
of respect to Alexander the Great. The search continues for Alexander
the Great's Tomb. |
DAY
13 - CAIRO- Amman - Monday or Wednesday (cB)
Our representative escorts you to the airport for your Amman bound flight.
Bon Voyage ! Air fare is included in our rate between Cairo & Amman
. tax included
We'll pick you up from Queen Alia Airport, visa
is issued upon arrival with our compliment for citizens of the : USA,
EU, Canada, Australia, NZ & Japan. Welcome complimentary dinner
at the hotel.
DAY
14 -Amman (BL)
This day is dedicated to discovering
Amman, the capital of the Kingdom of Jordan, with its unique
combination of modern sites and archeological highlights, and Jerash,
the best preserved Roman City of the East. Lunch is included at a local
restaurant.
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.
Back to Amman and your hotel .
Day
15 - Petra (cBL)
Péra morning departure by an air conditioned sedan / van, lunch
is included enroute
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.
Day
16 - Departure (cBL)
Our local rep.
will escort you back to the airport ( Departure tax is included in our
rate) . For those 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)
Itinerary
is subject to change without notice.
Deluxe
Hotels & Cruise
RATES per person in USD $
The
Deluxe Nile Cruise : MS Solitaire. MS Renaissance
M/S Mojito / M/S Beau Soleil, M/S Adonis
M/S Monaco or
M/S Monte Carlo
| Triple |
US$
3260.00
|
| Double |
US$
3310.00
|
| Single |
US$
4030.00
|
Dec
20 - Jan 5 & Easter Week : Please add 20 % holiday supplement.
Please
add : 20 % supplement for the Ultra Deluxe Boats :
Sample
of the The Ultra Deluxe Nile Cruise :
The
Ultra Deluxe M/S Amarco
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES :
-
Egyptian domestic airfares as described in the itinerary in "
Y " class . With a complimentary upgrade to business class when
available . Tax included
- All
airport transfers are on a private basis in Egypt.
- One
way air fare Cairo Amman in"Y" economy class, tax included
- Hotel
accommodations in the category you select , including taxes.
- Pre
set-menu (table d'hôte) meals as indicated in the itinerary
above.
-
Nile cruise based on your category selection, with all shore excursions
and meals .
- Complimentary
welcome drink upon arrival on board the Nile Cruise.
- Complimentary
welcome fruit basket on board the Nile Cruise.
- Large
bottle of water ( per person ) delivered to you cabin daily while
you are on board the Nile Cruise.
- Tea
or coffee and bottled water with each / every meal while you are on
board the Nile Cruise.
- Guided
sightseeing by air-conditioned motorcoach, including all admissions
fees. All
tours in Cairo and in Jordan are on a private basis.
Private air conditioned vehicle, private
chauffeur.
- Visa
fee issued upon arrival for EU , American, Australian, NZ, Singaporean
& Japanese citizens, passport must be valid for at least 6 month
beyond the date of arrival.
- Jordanian
Departure tax
Not
included :
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.
Clothing on Board: Lightweight comfortable & casual clothing. Swimsuits,
sun hat. Dining room dress code is casual for breakfast & lunch, but
smart casual for dinner. All ships are fully air conditioned
Other
choices:
Add
a Spa Package to your stay in Cairo when you stay at the Hyatt or
the Four Seasons
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