Egypt and Jordan a la Indiana Jones

A Grand 14 day Adventure in Egypt and Jordan , always with a Nile cruise
With Dahshour Pyramids as well as Memphis and Sakkara

Indiana Jones himself couldn't squeeze more adventure into this journey: Cairo , Memphis, Sakkara and the Pyramids, a cruise on the Nile, the fabled temples and tombs of Luxor and Thebes, diving in the Red Sea, the mountains of Sinai, and a trek to the mysterious ruins of Petra in Jordan. Add Abu Simbel temples .

DAY 1 - DEPARTURE - Friday -Weekly - Year Round
We take off aboard Lufthansa, British Airways or Olympic Airways jet from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport. (Ask about stopovers in Europe.). For West Coast Passengers : You need not to connect via JFK, you will fly LH, BA or AF etc. non-stop to Europe , then connect to another non-stop to Cairo . Prefer to handle your own air fare? please click here .

For business class upgrades from JFK ( roundtrip) :
Air France Lufthansa or British Airways : Please add : $ 3050 tax included .


For business class upgrades from LAX, SFO, SEA or SAN (roundtrip) :
Lufthansa , Air France , or British Airways : Please add : $ 4300 tax included .

DAY 2- CAIRO - Saturday
Our Egypt-based local rep. greets you in bustling Cairo airport and escorts you to your hotel . Egyptian Visa for Egypt may be issued upon arrival for a limited number of nationalities such as American, Canadian, Australian, NZ, EU , South Korean , Mexican, Singaporean & Japanese citizens. Passports must be valid for at least 6 month upon arrival). Guests need to pay in cash upon arrival : $15 USD , no photos required . After exiting the terminal, our local representative will escort you to the hotel . Passports must be valid for at least 6 month upon arrival . After exiting the terminal, our local representative will escort you to the hotel

DAY 3 - CAIRO- Dahshour, Memphis, Sakkara -Sunday (BL)
A morning tour takes us to the time capsule treasure of Dahshour, the newly-opened pyramid field south of Cairo: DAHSOUR - we'll motor to the edge of Cairo, 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.

After lunch at the Mena House : The afternoon is for Memphis and Sakkara, including the Step Pyramid of Zoser & Nobles tombs/Mastabas.

DAY 4 - CAIRO- Old Coptic Cairo - Giza - Home Hosted Dinner Monday (BD)
Morning tour of Old Coptic Cairo Churches and Beni Ezra Synagogue, then on to Khan El Khalili for a walking tour. Lunch at local restaurant before we head back to your hotel.
In the afternoon enjoy Cairo as you wish .In the evening, we return to the Pyramids for an awe-inspiring sound-and-light show.

Complimentary Dinner is included at a local home:
Meet the locals, you may wish to bring token gifts to exchange with the host family ( T shirt , small souvenirs of your home town):
This evening we'll venture where few ordinary visitors ever tread . . . right into the homes of some of the people of Cairo ! You'll be invited to a family dinner, and while you enjoy wholesome home-cooked specialties, you'll learn about and appreciate the outlook, aspirations, and way of life of your hosts. Be assured, as curious as you may be about your new friends, they're sure to have questions about your own background. Once the ice is broken, you'll enjoy a lively evening, and find that you have more in common than you ever suspected. Of course, you may enjoy a quiet evening with your travel companions, by letting us know your preferences.

DAY 5 - CAIRO- Tuesday (BL)
Your exploration of the ancient world begins today! First stop is the Egyptian Museum, with its treasures of the ancient pharaohs: mummies, statuary, precious stones and metals. We'll also stop at the Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque. Then it's on to Giza and the mysteries of the Pyramids and Sphinx. for those interested, enjoy the usual photo opportunity riding a camel with the Pyramids and the Sphinx in the background, time is limited , so please make it brief 5 -10 minute camel ride .

DAY 6 - ASWAN - Wednesday (BLD)
After avery early breakfast proceed to the airport to fly to Aswan ( or Luxor) , where we settle you into your cabin on your Nile steamer. We'll visit the enormous dams at Aswan, then board a launch on Lake Nasser to visit the Temples of Philae, rescued from rising waters. Prefer to add Abu Simbel Temples ? please click here .

DAY 7 - KOM OMBO Thursday (BLD)
We cruise northward down the Nile today, at a stately pace, disembarking for a visit to Kom Ombo, the twin temple dedicated to the crocodile river god, Sobek. We'll also see Haroeris, the solar disk.

DAY 8 - EDFU and LUXOR Friday (BLD)
Horse-drawn carriages or vans meet us at riverside to take us through Edfu to the Temple of Horus, best-preserved in all of Egypt. Then we'll continue beside the Nile to take in an array of ancient splendors: the Valley of the Kings; the imposing tomb-temple of Queen Hatshepsut ; and, back in Luxor, the Great Temple of Amon at Karnak.

DAY 9 - SHARM EL SHEIK - RED SEA Saturday (B)
Now that you've seen the best of the Egypt of the Pharaohs, our guides escort you to the airport. You'll fly over the Sinai Peninsula and land at historic Sharm El Sheik on the Red Sea. You're at the beach and free to swim, or explore under the waters. Prefer to skip Sharm El Sheikh and fly to Amman, please click here.

DAY 10 - SHARM EL SHEIK Sunday (BD)
Relax! Today is set aside as a strategic mid-journey break. Spend some time in the sun, but don't miss your chance to snorkel or dive under Red Sea waters for an array of coral and glittering tropical fish. Evening Bedouin dinner theme in the sahara.

DAY 11 - MOUNT SINAI Monday (BL)
Our knowledgeable guides arrange a pre-dawn departure into the still-cool wilderness of Sinai, through which Moses led the Children of Israel to the Promised Land. Our goal is the Monastery of St. Catherine, built of rock at the base of Mount Sinai, at the site of the Burning Bush. We tour the monastery, rich in history, icons and sacred paintings, then return to Sharm El Sheik.

DAY 12 - PETRA Tuesday (B)
We'll fly to Amman ( via Cairo or non-stop), air fare is included in economy class , tax included between Egypt and Jordan. In Amman , our Jordan-based representative waits to greet you. You'll drive south under a towering ridge of mountains, and arrive at your hotel in Petra for the night. Complimentary Jordanian visa fee (valid only for a limited number of nationalities , such as American Canadian , Australian, NZ, and Japanese citizens. Passports must be valid for at least 6 month upon arrival).

DAY 13 - PETRA- Wednesday (BD)
We'll spend the entire day at Petra, the stunning desert city hewn by the Nabateans from solid cliffs of pink and violet sandstone. Petra was known in the bible as Sela, and rediscovered only in 1812. You'll feel like Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark as you penetrate into the city through a narrow sandstone gorge, the Siq, and wander among the Temple of the Winged Lion, tombs, Roman theater, and the imposing Treasury.

In the evening we will call on you for a unique experience :
Dine as a local : 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’All 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 ( appetizers ) 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. Tour experience tonight includes the cuisine course, meal and all non-alcoholic beverages as well as take-home recipes for all dishes prepared that evening.

DAY 14 - DEPARTURE FOR HOME Thursday (B)
Our staff escorts you to the airport for your flight home. Or, you may choose to add one of our extensions, and return later from Jordan at no additional cost for your air fare.

Rates per person in USD:

Easter, Christmas, New Year's ( Dec 20 - Jan 3 ) : 15 % supplement will apply.

Ultra Deluxe Rates : per person in USD:
Four Seasons Level Hotels and Ultra Deluxe Nile Cruise

Sonesta the all suites with private Balcony : Sonesta M/S Star Goddess, Sonesta M/S Moon Goddess or similar

With Private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur for all your cruise shore excursions

For Easter, Christmas, New Year's ( Dec 20 - Jan 3 ) : 15 % supplement will apply

Air fare notes:

• For departures from most west coast cities, as well as Phoenix, Dallas-Fort Worth or Atlanta , please add $450 to the above rates.
  For ORD, MIA, HOU, IAD , Baltimore / DC Area , please : $ 350 USD
  This doesn't apply when you handle your own air fare.
  
• For travel in May through end of Sep please note that a $450 air-fare supplement is added to the above rates. This doesn't apply when you handle your own air fare
  
• When you handle your own air fare, please deduct $600 from the listed rate.

Inclusions:

Not included:

• Personal expenses and beverages .
• Tips
• Additional meals and services
• Trip interruption and cancellation insurance

• Egyptian visa may be secured by our guests upon arrival at Cairo Airport for a limited number of nationalities , such as American,Canadian, Australian, NZ, EU and Japanese citizens. Passports must be valid for at least 6 month upon arrival). After exiting the terminal, our local representative will escort you to the hotel

What other guests say about our services :
Adrian and Melina

-------- Original Message --------
From: "Adrian"
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 2:04 PM
To: omar@travelinstyle.com>, > Subject: We're Back!

We just wanted to let you know we made it back home after our weeklong detour through Italy. Athens was fantastic. The tours were very good, and short of heading out to the islands, I can't think of a single thing we would have rather done while there.



Although we had an excellent time in Athens, Egypt was by far the highlight of our entire trip, including Italy. We just can't say enough about Ahmed, Isis, Ashraf, and all our drivers. We simply could not have done the trip without their help. Ahmed was very professional, courteous, and helpful, and always went out of his way to make sure we
were where we needed to be at the right time. Our Egyptologist guides, Isis and Ashraf, were both very knowledgeable and made our visit so much better with their endless supply of information. We wore out both days
long before they did. We will definitely try to come back to Egypt when we have more time to spend.



Thank you so much for arranging the trip, allowing us to customize what we needed to, and putting us in touch with such good people. And please find attached pictures of us enjoying a camel ride. :-)



Adrian & Melina

Quote from our guests- Comments on the stop : Dead Sea :
" It was a relaxing and enjoyable stop, and the experience of just trying to walk into the sea -- unsuccessfully as it lifts you onto your back -- is extraordinary. Enjoying dinner at the outdoor Italian restaurant (it's the grill during the day) at the Kempinski with the view over the pool and the sea across to Israel resorts, to Jericho and to Jerusalem in the distance was delightful. So it's a good stop and break from being on the road.

- Arne "