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Lawrence
of Arabia's Jordan
And a Foray into Egypt : Sinai and Cairo
All in Ten Days
The
country that captivated Lawrence of Arabia and Indiana Jones is now
yours to explore.
We see the best of Jordan and Egypt in a 10-day tour
Compare with the Nile Cruise
version .
Dubai
& Jordan in 7 Days
DAY
1 - JERASH & AJLOUN - Wednesday
Our local rep. meets you at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman,
or at the Sheikh Hussein (Jordan Border) Bridge* , and assists with
entry formalities.
This is for morning or no later than noon arrivals:
We drive to Jerash, the most beautifully preserved and restored Greco-Roman
provincial city of all. Jerash, only a 30-minute drive from Amman, has
three amphitheaters, two Roman baths, a hippodrome, and several temples.
There are still remains of shops which sold silks, jewels, wine and
spices. From Jerash we drive to Ajloun to tour the 12th century Saracen
castle built by one of Saladin's lieutenants in the campaign against
the Crusaders.
For any later afternoon and evening flights , you proceed directly to
Amman: Sheraton Hotel or SAS Radisson or similar
Finally, we drive to Amman and our hotel. Visa fee is included &
is issued upon arrival for American & Japanese passport holders. Passport
must be valid at least for 6 month beyond the date of your arrival.
DAY
2 - MADABA & KERAK Thursday (cB)
We drive to Petra along the King's Way, visiting Madaba, which has the
oldest map of the Holy Land, and Madaba's Mosaic School. Then it's on
to Mt Nebo and Moses' traditional burial site overlooking the Dead Sea
and the Jordan River Valley. We continue through the magnificent scenery
of Wadi Mujib to Kerak and the Krak des Chevaliers medieval Crusaders'
castle, stopping at Petra for the night: Movenpick or similar
DAY
3 - PETRA Friday (BD)
The fabulous Nabataean City of Petra, carved into rose-red desert sandstone
over 2000 years ago, was lost to the world for five centuries. Known
as Sela in the Bible, it was rediscovered in 1812. Petra can be reached
only by passing between the steep, high sandstone wall of a narrow gorge
('the Siq'). The dramatic view of its Treasury was made famous in the
movie "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom." Besides the Treasury,
we visit the Roman theater, the courts, Qasr Bint Pharaoun, the Temple
of the Winged Lion and other monuments. You may climb up to the monastery
if you like. We relax for another night in our Petra hotel.
Now
open in Petra, The Petra Kitchen is a delightful way to round out your
Jordan travel experiences. Like any home kitchen, The Petra Kitchen
is a relaxed, informal atmosphere where you’ll gather to prepare
an evening meal, working alongside local women under the supervision
of our chef.
Each
evening meal includes soup, cold and hot mezza and salads, and a main
course—all typical Jordanian dishes. You will have get an inside
glimpse of the secrets behind the famous regional cuisine of the Levant.
The
Petra Kitchen offers an evening of learning, fun and a very special
dining experience, with each dish gaining the special flavor of a reward
well-earned. Great care has been taken to make The Petra Kitchen a truly
Jordanian experience—right down to the furnishings, all crafted
in Jordan, the tableware, all produced by the Iraq al Amir Women’s
Co-operative, and the aprons and table linens, all hand-embroidered
by the Jordan River Foundation.
The
rate includes the cuisine course, meal and all non-alcoholic beverages
as well as take-home recipes for all dishes prepared that evening.
DAY
4 - WADI RUM / AQABA / SHARM EL SHEIKH SINAI - Saturday (cB)
We visit the awesome moonscape of the Wadi Rum desert by four-wheel-drive
vehicle, covering some of the ground where "Lawrence of Arabia" was
filmed. We then escort you to Aqaba to board the ferry to Nuweiba ,
Sinai & Egypt. In Nuweiba , our local rep will meet you with a private
air conditioned vehicle to escort you to Sharm El Sheikh .Complimentary
visa is issued upon arrival for the following nationalities; American,
Australian, NZ, EU , Canadian , Japanese and Singaporean , your passport
must be valid for at least 6 month beyond date of arrival.
Sharm
El Sheikh .Private air condition car always for your transfers.
We'll settle you into your hotel in Sharm :Deluxe : Rotana , Marriott,
Sonesta , Hyatt Hotel or similar.
DAY
5 - Sharm El Sheikh - Sunday (BD)
Full day at leisure . Hit
the water , or venture into the nearby Bedouin village to see how the
local people live-as you like. Dinner is included daily on a complimentary
basis at the hotel.
DAY
6 - MOUNT SINAI - St. CATHERINE ( Santa Katarina / Catarina ) Monastery
- Monday (BLD)
Relax! This is one more day in "Paradise", enjoy the beach
the Egyptian sun and maybe fishing , snorkeling or diving in the Red
Sea. Or join us on a complimentary tour
to Mount Sinai then in the cool before sunrise, we drive into the
wilderness of Sinai, through which Moses led his people to the
Promised Land. Our goal is the Monastery of St. Catherine, built
on the site of the burning bush at the base of Mount Sinai.
We tour the monastery, rich in history,icons and sacred paintings, returning
to Sharm late in the evening.
You must be in good physical condition if you wish to
consider climbing Mt. Sinai. The climb is not
recommended for those affected by heights
Please advise us early on , if you prefer to do Mount Sinai / St. Catherine's
tour by Jeep versus air conditioned sedan / vehicle .
DAY
7 -CAIRO - (B)
Fly to Cairo , air fare is included in economy class , tax included
, in Cairo our local rep will be available to escort you to
your hotel. Grand Hyatt , Conrad Hotel or similar.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of Cairo as you like for the rest
of the day.
DAY
8 - CAIRO (cBL)
We plunge into Cairo: the treasure-filled Egyptian Museum including
the" Mummies Room" , the Citadel of Saladin, perched
high above the city, and Mohammed Ali's Alabaster Mosque. After
lunch at a charming local Restaurant, we wander through the alleys of
Khan el-Khalili bazaar in search of magic carpets and other traditional
souvenirs
DAY
9 - CAIRO- Giza (cBLD)
We drive to Giza to see the Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Valley
Temple. If you're physically fit, you may scramble deep within the
Great Pyramid to the king's chamber. After lunch at a
local restaurant, we tour some of Egypt's most ancient sites: the ruins
of Memphis, the step pyramid of Sakkara, and the "bent"
pyramid at Dahshour, again open to visitors after a half-century
of seclusion
DAHSOUR , we'll motor to the edge of the Sahara to visit 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
In
the evening, we host you on a Nile dinner cruise complete with
exotic Egyptian entertainment.
DAY
10 - DEPARTURE (cB)
After a full breakfast, our staff escorts you to the airport for your
flight home. Bon Voyage
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RATES
per person:
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Deluxe
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| Triple |
US$
2430 |
| Double |
US$
2550 |
| Single |
US$
3445 |
- This
tour begins every Wednesday in Amman. (To begin on any other day of
the week, please add 20% to the rates; for PRIVATE tour.
The
rates include:
- Transfers
in Egypt & Jordan as per itinerary.
- Deluxe
Hotel accommodation as per itinerary ,including all tax & service
charges.
- Guided
sightseeing as per itinerary including entrance fees.
- Ferry
ticket Aqaba / Sinai. Ticket issued & delivered in Jordan
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All domestic flights are included within Egypt, tax included
- Meals
are preset menu as per itinerary: BLD: breakfast/lunch/dinner as per
itinerary .
- Visa
is issued upon arrival in Amman & Sharm El Sheikh : for Canadians,
Australian , NZ American, EU Citizens, Singaporean & Japanese citizens.
- Sightseeing
with guide and entrance fees as per itinerary.
-
Jordanian departure tax, transportation within Jordan, but do not
include any international transportation or airfares from / to home
countries .
Rate
does not include :
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.
A
Grand Dahabiya Sailing on the Nile . A True Romance , the best Honeymoon
vacation
More
Choices :
Combine this tour with any Travel in Style tour to Egypt, or Turkey
for an even more exciting vacation adventure.
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