Egypt & Jordan Tour
Temples and Timeless Vistas
The Petra Edition: all in 11 - Days

Overnight Abu Simbel Edition . One Night Cairo and of course a Five Day Nile Cruise

Inclusive of all transfers * Domestic air fare* Abu Simbel Excursion with private Guide
Weekly in Cairo on Sat, Mon , Wed . Embarkation Luxor or Aswan.
Click for the full listing of Nile Cruises * Rates & Itinerary for : 4 days , 8 Days Nile Cruise

DAY 1 - CAIRO LUXOR- Weekly - Year Round Saturday (LD)
Please advise the name of your hotel in Cairo. Early morning airport transfer is included ( private car/driver) from your hotel to Cairo Airport.

We have several boats that do start on different days of the week to accommodate your schedule:
Transfer is included in Luxor to the Cruise. ALWAYS on a private basis.
Check in on your luxury cruiser at noon. After lunch, we visit the great temples of Luxor and Karnak, then return to our Nile cruiser in time for afternoon tea.

DAY 2 - VALLEY OF THE KINGS Sunday (cBLD)
We tour today as well the magnificent tombs in the Valley of the Kings, including Tut-Ankh-Amon's tomb, and the great temple of Queen Hatshepsut, we stop at the Colossi of Memnon on the way back to our cruise.

Queen Nefertari's tomb will be closed for urgent repairs. , that's why we are visiting instead the Ancient Worker's village at Deir el Medinah

The Queen for whom the sun shines :
Long before Cleopatra humbled the ruler of Rome, an Egyptian queen held power over the heart and soul of Ramses, Egypt's greatest pharaoh. In the 12th century BC, a brokenhearted Ramses built a grand funerary tomb for Queen Nefertari, "the Beautiful one," in the Valley of the Queens. It's been exquisitely restored with the aid of an American endowment, and is among the rarest sights in all Egypt: the only great tomb ever built by a pharaoh for his late queen. Artistically, it is the closest thing you could ever come to see the original Ancient Egyptian art in all of its glory and finesse.
Because of its fragile nature, only a limited number of visitors are allowed entry each day. We are the only company to include a visit to Nefertari's tomb in our daily program. Because of the limited access we must rise early for our visit, appropriate as Ramses named Nefertari "the one for whom the sun shines." >>

Then it's on to Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon.

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.

DAY 3 - EDFU & KOM OMBO Monday (cBLD)
We cruise by Esna to Edfu, where we board horse-drawn carriages for the ride to the Temple of Horus. Returning to our ship, we set sail for Kom Ombo. In the evening, there's a jolly galabia party aboard.

DAY 4 - KOM OMBO & ASWAN Tuesday (cBLD)
We explore the twin Temples of Haroeris and Sobek at Kom Ombo, then sail south to Aswan. After lunch we board a graceful felucca and cruise among the islands, returning to our ship in time for tea.

DAY 5 - ASWAN ABU Simbel Wednesday (cB)
After breakfast we check out, visit the awesome Aswan dams, and next an ancient granite quarry complete with an unfinished obelisk, then board a motor launch to visit the the Island temple of Philae , dedicated to the Ancient Goddess ISIS :

The Mystery of Isis

Two millennia ago the Mediterranean world was enthralled by the mystery of Isis:

"I, Isis, am all that has been, that is or shall be; no mortal man hath ever seen me unveiled."

Called Aset by the ancient Egyptians, the goddess was a Madonna in the Mediterranean tradition that stretches far, far back to the primitive Mother Goddess from Anatolia, home to some of the oldest human communities on earth.

Isis was the powerful and quick-witted protector of her son Horus, the Sun God. Ancient peoples throughout the Mediterranean regarded Isis and Horus as the perfect Madonna and Child. Another legend says she was
also the mother of the fertility god Min who, judging from the depiction of him on temple walls, needed no help from Viagra!

Because of her wisdom and skill at protection, she was admired as a good magician capable of healing the sick and protecting the dead in their journey to the Underworld.

Isis is portrayed regally, as a queen seated on a throne (which may be the meaning of her name), often holding her son Horus as a baby. Other images show her with broad, magnificent gilded wings able to protect
the world.

Returning to Aswan by late morning. Transfer is included ( private car/driver) back to Aswan airport.

A short flight to Abu Simbel. There we'll marvel at the temples dedicated to Ramses the Great and Queen Neferatri ( PRIVATE GUIDE ), saved from rising waters of the Nile when the High Dam was built, then we escort you to one of the hotels : Seti or Nefertari ( modest 4 stars). All transfer & domestic flights are included.
Evening Sound & Light show at Abu Simbel temples , transfer & entrance fees are included. Click here to overnight in Aswan rather than Abu Simbel

DAY 6 - ABU Simbel / Cairo Thursday (cB)
If you wish : We rendezvous with you at the hotel, before sunrise and escort you back to Abu Simbel for you to be able to take some morning sunrise shots of the temple without the crowds, then on to the Airport fly back to Aswan and connect with our returning flight to Cairo .
Domestic air fare is included Aswan Abu Simbel Aswan as well as back to Cairo .
In Cairo , we meet you at the airport & escort you back to your hotel : Deluxe : Sonesta , Grand Hyatt or J. W. Marriott . First Class : Novotel . Shepheards Hotel

DAY 7 - CAIRO- AMMAN - Friday - (B)
Our representative escorts you to the airport for your Amman flight. Air ticket is inlcluded & issued in Cairo .

DAY 8 - AMMAN -JORDAN (cB)
After breakfast, our staff escorts you to the airport for your flight to Jordan ( Air ticket included in our rate)
We'll pick you up from Queen Alia Airport , proceed to Amman for check-in and overnight at your hotel .
Complimentary visa issued upon arrival at Amman Airport, valid only for Australian, NZ, Canadian, EU citizens , American , Singaporean & Japanese citizens. Passports must be valid for 6 month at least at time of arrival.

DAY 9 - PETRA (BL)
Mt. Nebo - Madaba - Jerash - Petra : 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 )
Golden Tulip Kings Way Hotel ( modest 4 stars) , or the Petra Movenpick or Marriott hotel for Deluxe

DAY 10 - PETRA / Amman (BL)
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 for an overnight

DAY 11 - Departure (B)
We escort you back to Queen Alia's Airport . Jordanian Departure tax is included in our rate. End of our service ( we'll be glad to assist with any extra nights in Petra). Bon Voyage.

For those continuing on to Syria with us. You will continue on to The Syrian border on Day 10 , 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 $ 165 per person, minimum 2 guests, private car/driver to Bosra)

Add a foray into Petra and Jordan
End of our service - Bon Voyage ! Itinerary is subject to change without notice.

RATES per person in USD For the Five Stars

RATES per person in USD for the Four Stars

Inclusions:

• All shore excursions, entrance fees, the service of an English Speaking guide.
• Air fare between Cairo & Amman " Y" class .
• Welcome fruit basket upon check-in on board the cruise .
• All outside cabins on board the Nile Cruise , including all tax & service charges.
• All meals: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner. Afternoon tea daily onboard.
• All transfers as listed, all by private car/van & driver.
• All domestic flights within Egypt as per itinerary , Tax included.
• Round trip transfers in Aswan & Abu Simbel, entrance fees & round-trip air fare Aswan/ Abu Simbel/Aswan. PRIVATE GUIDE in Abu Simbel
• One night hotel accommodation in Abu Simbel ( 4 stars modest hotels) breakfast & tax included
• Sound & Light show at Abu Simbel, with transfers & entrance fees
• Hotel accommodation in Cairo with continental breakfast & tax as per itinerary.
• Hotels in Jordan have been carefully selected to ensure your comfort. In Amman, for Tourist category we use the Firas Palace; for First Class : the Ammoun Regency, and for Deluxe stay: the Radisson SAS. In Petra, we use the Petra Palace for Tourist , the Petra Palace/Petra Forum for First Class and the Mövenpick or Marriott for deluxe.
• One bottled water per guest delivered to your cabin daily on board the cruise
• Tea or coffee plus bottled water with each meal on board the cruise.
• Complimentary visa issued upon arrival at Amman airport, valid only for Australian, NZ, Canadian, EU citizens , American, Singaporean & Japanese citizens. Passports must be valid for 6 month at least at time of arrival.
  
  
  

Rate doesn't include :

• Tips
• Any charge of personal nature such as phone calls, laundry etc.
• Any International air fare
• Trip cancellation insurance

Notes :

• For Christmas/New Year's and the month of April :
  Please add %20 supplement, to any of the listed rates.
  
• For a PRIVATE: CAR/DRIVER & GUIDE for all the shore excursions for the duration of the cruise , please add :$ 250 per person.
  
  

• Children discount :
  10 % on the adult double rate. ( 9 years of age or younger), must be raveling with an adult. No children discount on triple or single rates.
  
  
• Boarding the cruise is from either Luxor or Aswan, depending on the availability at the time of booking.
  
• 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.
  
  
• What to Pack:
  Most of the year look forward to warm, even hot weather in Luxor & Aswan, morning & evenings are cooler. For Shore excursions, we suggest comfortable cotton & natural fabric lightweight clothing. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
  
  
• 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

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

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