Egypt
& Petra in 12-Days
A
good look at Cairo and a 5-day cruise along the Nile, locally escorted.
Tour Starts DAILY in Cairo - Arrive any day of the week
Compare
with the 10 day edition, extra nights in Luxor or Aswan
, Add Alexandria
Indiana Jones ' Dendera &
Abydos Temples, or just add an extra
day in Cairo
Go
fishing for a day on Lake
Nasser
DAY
1 - CAIRO Tour
Starts DAILY in Cairo - Arrive any day of the week .
Our 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,Western European , 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.
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 your name .
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
2 - CAIRO (BL)
On your first full day in Egypt we show you the Egyptian Museum,
including the " Mummies Room" , the Pyramids of Giza,
the Sphinx, the Citadel of Saladin, and the Mohammed
Ali Mosque, made of alabaster.
DAY
3 - ASWAN, Camel Caravan! (BLD)
We fly to Aswan ( or Luxor
) 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
4 - ASWAN & KOM OMBO (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 temple of Philae , dedicated to the Ancient Goddess ISIS .
Re-embarking
on our Nile cruiser, we sail downstream to Kom Ombo to visit
its twin temples.
DAY
5 - EDFU & ESNA (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
6 - LUXOR (BLD)
We
tour today as well the magnificent tombs in the Valley of the Kings
, including Tutankaomn'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.
DAY
7 - LUXOR & CAIRO (B)
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.
DAY
8 - CAIRO (BD)
Cairo is yours, full day at leisure .
DAY
9 - CAIRO- Amman (B)
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
10 -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
11 - Petra (cBL)
Eraly 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
12 - 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.
RATES per
person in USD $
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Deluxe
Hotels & Cruises |
First
Class Hotels
First Class Cruises |
| Triple |
US$
2490.00 |
US$
22 60.00 |
| Double |
US$
2543.00 |
US$
2313.00 |
| Single |
US$
3648.00 |
US$
3233.00 |
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Children Discount : 9 years of age and younger , sharing with parents
same room: 40 %
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Private touring on board the cruise: Please add $ 200 per person for
the full cruise/shore excursions.
- For
Dec 20 - Jan 3 , Easter ( 2 Weeks season) , please add %20 supplement
to any of the listed rates.
- compare with the
tourist class hotels in Cairo
Upgrade
for the Ultra Deluxe :
Please add 20 % to the listed deluxe rates :
Movenpick Radamis II , the new Movenpick Royal Lotus .
The ultra deluxe
Queen TiYi , The
all suites Sonesta Moon Goddess,(
all with private balconies )
The Sonesta Star Goddess ( all with private balconies )
The ultra deluxe On Amarco
( all Suites )
For the MS Senator Yacht ( 17 suites with private
balconies , please add 40%)
Rates
includes
- All
airfares within Egypt in "y" class as well as Cairo Amman
flight .
- All
transfers in Egypt & Jordan .
- Hotel
accommodation with tax & service charges.
- Visa
fee for Jordan & Egypt, visa will be issued upon arrival at Airports
for : American,Australian, NZ, 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.
- Bottled
water ( one per person) delivered to your cabin daily while you are
on board the cruise.
- Tea
or coffee & bottled water with every & each meal while on
board the cruise.
- Complimentary
fruit basket upon arrival on board the Nile Cruise.
- Welcome
drink served upon arrival on board your Nile Cruise.
- All
transfers within Egypt. ( Honeymooners/ Anniversary / Birthday gift
tours , all will enjoy private transfers at no additional charge )
- Hotel
accommodation with tax & service charges.
- Visa
fee , for Jordan & Egypt visa will be issued upon arrival 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.
-
Nile Cruise with all meals & shore excursions.
- Preset
menu meals including B = Breakfast, (or cB,
Continental Breakfast) L = Lunch, D
= Dinner .
- All
guided sightseeing as per itinerary including all entrance fees. On
board the cruise you'll be part of an average 10-15 English speaking
group.
Not
included:
- International
airfares to or from your home country .
- Tips.
- Travel
Insurance (we'll be glad to send you the flyer )
Other
choices :
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Go
fishing for a day on Lake
Nasser .
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Add
an extra night in Sharm
. Going to Taba ?
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Honeymooners
, Private Parties ? Ask for a Private
Cruise .
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The
10 days, 11
Day , 12 Day with extended
stay in Luxor or Aswan .
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Click
here for the 14 -day edition with one week in Hurgada or El Gouna
on the Red Sea:
A "Dream
Come True" tour. 14 days , Cairo and the Pyramids. A Nile
Cruise of course, and a beach resort at Hurgada or El Gouna,
on the Red Sea. Including the welcome Zaffa (procession that will
resemble an Arabian/Egyptian wedding party) with a troupe of dancers
and musicians dressed with the Egyptian typical clothes, welcoming
guests by singing and dancing Egyptian Folklore).
It's
important to realize that 90% of the money you pay for our tours goes
to working people at the destinations we serve. We believe in supporting
the local economies of the beautiful places we show you, and we are
pleased to be able to help local people to live better lives, whether
it be your guides in Upper Egypt, the crew on a Nile cruise, or the
Touareg tribesmen of Morocco the bedouins in Petra Jordan.. They are
our valued associates, just as you are our valued client.
Sample Deluxe Hotels in Jordan :
Petra Marriott Hotel in Petra:
Located in close proximity to the ancient "Lost City" Of Petra,
the Hotel is nestled between the mountains of Wadi Moussa and the village
of Taybet, allowing it's rooms to command a most magnificent view of
Petra, the Sharah Mountains and Araba. The Petra Marriott's unique interior
decor is influenced by the Graeco Roman Style of architecture, a motif
that pervades in the rooms as well as in the public areas. The Petra
Marriott with its one hundred rooms has all the facilities required
to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable, from the energy of fitness
gym and disco, to the relaxation of the sauna and steam bath.
The rooms are catered for your relaxation and rest. They are equipped
with Satellite television and are decorated with beautifully designed
furniture and fabrics. The view from the bedroom windows gives the traveller
a chance to arouse his vision with magnificent sites. It has something
to please everyone in its restaurant, coffee shop. There is a
vast array of food on offer throughout the day and all prepared by their
expert chefs. At the pool side terrace you can enjoy your meal overlooking
the mountains, which at sunset indulges the onlooker with unsurpassed
views.
Radisson
SAS Hotel in Amman:
Centrally located .Only four minutes drive from the city canter, 35
minutes from Queen Alia International Airport. 283 Spacious deluxe rooms,
all with air-conditioning, private bath & shower, satellite TV,
IDD phone, radio and mini bar. 72 of these rooms features the Royal
Club Executive floor concept: VIP amenities, complementary breakfast
in the Royal Club Lounge with panoramic view, separate floors including
Royal Club Lounge and fitness facilities, and a roof garden. No smoking
rooms are available. The hotel offers an elegant lounge, a variety of
restaurant facilities
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