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Dubai, Qatar, Abu Dhabi : True Riviera Arabia
Compare with the 6 day Dubai and Jordan Adventure ,
the 6 day
Dubai only , Egypt
/ Dubai in 12 Days Add Alexandria
in Egypt
Prefer to skip Sinai
and St. Catherine /Please click here ?
Indiana Jones himself couldn't squeeze more adventure into this
journey: Cairo 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. And
Dubai a true modern rendition of the 1001 Arabian Nights . Tour this
Emirate on the Arabian Gulf . A taste of
Arabia with a cosmopolitan lifestyle. In Dubai you'll find year
round sunshine, un-crowded, clean sandy beaches.
DAY
1- CAIRO
( or start Amman ) - Sunday - Weekly Year Round
Arrive at Cairo Airport, our local rep. will meet you at the airport
after you exit the terminal and escort you to the hotel : a welcome
fruit basket with our compliments awaits you at your room at the hotel.
Transfers
are always on a private vehicle .
Visa for Egypt :
For a limited number of nationalities , you may pay for the visa fee
upon arrival : $ 15 subject to change and get your Egyptian Visa issued
upon arrival for such nationalities as : American, Australian, Canadians,
EU , Korean , Singaporean , and Japanese. Your passport must be valid
at least for 6 month beyond the date of arrival
.
Our local representative will escort you (private vehicle) to the hotel
DAY
2 - CAIRO - Monday (BLD)
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, before a walking tour of Khan El
Khalili old district. Lunch is included at Naguib Mahfouz restaurant
or similar. Dinner at La Bodega restaurant or similar .
DAY
3 - CAIRO- Tuesday (BL) DAHSOUR
- HOME HOSTED MEAL
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 the Mena House .
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 l! 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
4 - ASWAN- Nile Cruise - Wednesday (BLD)
After and early breakfast we fly to Aswan , where we settle you into
your cabin on your Nile steamer. Welcome drink served upon arrival.
A complimentary fruit basket awaits you in your deluxe cabin . We'll
visit the world famous Nubian Museum, the enormous dams at Aswan,
then board a launch on Lake Nasser to visit the Temples of Philae, rescued
from rising waters. And enjoy A Felucca sailing on the Nile among the
Nile rocky islands . In the evening , your guide will call on you for
a horse drawn carriage ride throughout Aswan souks and waterfront .
DAY
5 - KOM OMBO - Thursday- On Board Your Nile Cruise (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
6 - EDFU and LUXOR- On Board Your Nile Cruise 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 7 - Disembark - Fly to SHARM EL SHEIKH - 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 Sinai and Sharm
El Sheikh , please click here .
DAY
8 - 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. Sunset camel ride along the beach and / or briefly into the Sahara.
Evening " Bedouin " dinner .
DAY 9 - 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. For Guests who prefer to do so, you may
choose instead to join us for a half day to Ras Muhamed Nature Reserve
including snorkeling ( lunch is included at a local charming restaurant
/cafe in Sharm El Sheikh) .
DAY
10- Sharm el-Sheikh, PETRA Tuesday (BD)
We'll fly to Amman , non-stop or via Cairo , our Jordan-based representative
waits to greet you. You'll drive north under a towering ridge of mountains,
and arrive at your hotel in Petra for the night. Complimentary Jordanian
visa fee (valid only for American , Australian ,NZ , Canadian, EU
Citizens, Singaporean & Japanese citizens. Passports must be valid for
at least 6 month upon arrival).
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’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 ( 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
11 - 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.
Petra
has a lot to tell. The visit starts at the visitor’s center, where
each person is assigned a Bedouin guided horse for the journey to the
entrance of the lost city. After passing some tombs which are located
outside the city, the visitor passes through the SIQ, an immense crack
in the Nubian sandstone. It is a winding, one-kilometer-long fissure
between overhanging cliffs that seem to meet more than 300 feet overhead.
Near the end of the passage, the SIQ, with great style, makes one last
turn and out of the gloom in towering brightness appears Petra’s
most impressive monument, el Khazneh - The Treasury. This is one of
the most elegant remains of antiquity, carved out of the solid rock
from the side of the mountain, is nearly 140 feet high and 90 feet wide.
Beyond el Khazneh the visitor is surrounded on both sides by hundreds
of Petra’s carved and built structures, soaring temples, elaborate
royal tombs, a carved Roman theater, large and small houses, burial
chambers and much more. The Victorian traveler and poet, Dean Burgon,
gave Petra a description which holds to this day - “Match me such
a marvel save in Eastern clime, a rose-red city half as old as time.”
After that , we will head back to Amman . Lunch is included enroute
. Dinner is included at Kan Zaman .
DAY
12 - DEPARTURE FOR ARABIA -Thursday (B)
DUBAI
: WE fly to Dubai as we fly across the Arabian Peninsula to reach this
charming Emirate on the Arabian Gulf. ( Click here to read more on Arabia'
s early history). A
taste of Arabia with a cosmopolitan lifestyle. In Dubai you'll find
year
round sunshine, un-crowded, clean sandy beaches.
In this Arabian society you 'll find a very warm & welcoming team
& society awaits you in Dubai. While shopping may not be high on
your list, yet Dubai’s tax free markets means bargains galore.
Attractive traditional Middle Eastern gifts - coffee pots, rugs, silverware,
jewelry, brass, and one of the world’s greatest gold trading centers
offering unbeatable value. Hong Kong is no longer able to compete with
Dubai with the wide selection of low - priced international brand name
products - audio equipment, VCRs, cameras, watches, fashions, perfumes
and more , do not forget : the award-winning Dubai Duty Free at the
airport. Upon arrival , our local rep will meet you and escort you to
your hotel.
DAY
13 - DUBAI - Friday
(BLD)
Group Tour : Half Day Dubai City Tour :
Sample the historic sites and vibrant cosmopolitan life of Dubai on this comprehensive
tour. The Tour begins in Jumeira, the picturesque palace and residential
area of Dubai, also home to the famous Jumeira Mosque. The next stop
is Sheikh Saeed House (former residence of ruling family). The Tour
then continues to Al Bastakiya, the old part of Dubai, to reach the
museum located in Al Fahidi Fort. All guests board the Abra (water taxi)
to cross the Creek to the spice souk . Before savoring the sights and
sounds of the fish, fruit and vegetable market, there is time to shop
in the most famous landmark of Dubai – the Gold souk.
Lunch
is included at a charming local restaurant .
.
Evening Dhow Cruise Dinner:
For a fabulous relaxing evening join our fully fitted Arabian dhow for an evening’s
cruise on the Creek. Enjoy a sumptuous feast of Arabic and Western cuisine
while gently gliding past illuminated souks, banks and palaces.
DAY
14 - Desert Safari with dinner in the Arabian Desert - DUBAI
- Saturday (BD)
Half
Day Desert Safari (4 Wheel Drive ):
Morning
at leisure , enjoy beach activities. This tour departs in the afternoon
across the desert of Dubai with several photo-stops during an exciting
dune drive to the first destination a camel farm. The drive continues
across the desert.
We stop to watch the beautiful sunset before reaching our campsite where you
have the opportunity to do camel riding . After working up an appetite
enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner and a shisha (the most famous Arabic
Water pipe). We conclude the evening with a true 1001 Arabian Nights
tradition and With a belly dancer performing her dance around the campfire
before we head back to your hotel in Dubai or Sharja.
DAY
15 - DUBAI - Departure
- Sunday (B)
Our staff escorts you to the airport for your flight home. Or, you may
choose to add one of our extensions. Bon Voyage
RATES
per person in USD
| |
Deluxe |
First
Class |
| Triple |
US$
5850. |
US$
4825. |
| Double |
US$
6010. |
US$
4975. |
Single |
US$
7550. |
US$
6160. |
For Easter week , Christmas, New Year's :
please note that a 15 % supplement will apply.
Sample
First Class four stars hotels in Dubai :
Novotel Dubai , Dubai Four point Sheraton, Qamardeen hotel Dubai
Prices
include:
- All
transfers in all three countries.
- One
way air fare Cairo / Amman / Dubai in economy class
, tax included.
- All
domestic flights in Egypt, as per itinerary all in economy class ,
tax included .
-
Air-conditioned hotel accommodations with tax and service charges
-
Nile cruise, with all meals, a welcome fruit basket, complimentary
bottle of water for each guest , delivered to your cabin daily while
on board the cruise. As well as bottled water and tea or coffee with
each meal while on board the cruise
- All
shore excursions, aboard, your Nile cruise : Sample : First class
: M/S Nile Dream , M/S Ruby.
Sample Deluxe: these luxury
Nile cruises :
M/S Amarco
,
Monaco
, M/S Royal Lotus M/S Mojito , M/S
Queen TiYi , Movenpick Radamis,
Sonesta,
Queen of Hansa , or the M/S
Princess Sara , subject to availability.
- Sightseeing
with professional guide and entrance fees as indicated
- Meals
as indicated, with pre-set menu (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
- Lonely
Planet guidebook to Jordan , Dubai and Egypt
- Jordanian
visa fee (valid only for American, Australian, NZ EU, Canadian , Mexican
, Singaporean and Japanese citizens. Passports must be valid for at
least 6 month upon arrival).
Same may apply for the UAE / Dubai : but we need always to check as
it may vary based on nationalities. Please verify nationality at the
time of booking.
- Jordanian
departure tax.
- Complimentary
welcome drink upon arrival on board the Nile Cruise.
| Sample
Deluxe Hotels and Nile Cruise |
|
|
Nile Cruise |
M/S Monaco, M/S Mojito,
M/S Radamis II, M/S Queen of Hansa
or similar |
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|
Cairo |
Sheraton , Kempinski, Inter.Continental, Grand Hyatt , Hilton
or similar |
|
|
Amman |
Sheraton Al-Nabil Hotel, Hyatt Amman or similar |
Upgrade
in Dubai |
| Dubai
|
The
Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Madinat Jumeirah
Royal Mirage - The Arabian Court Hotel . Hilton
Dubai JUmeirah , Sheraton Jumeirah , Le Meridien Mina Seyahi ,
JW Marriott or similar |
Please add : $ 650 Per person in double
|
| Petra |
Movenpick
Petra Hotel , Taybet Zaman Marriott Petra Hotel , or similar |
For
Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai :
Please add $3555. per person in double suite. Including
Rolls-Royce round-trip airport transfers in Dubai |
Not included:
Hospitality
Trumps Bottom Line at Emirates - April 2010
Dust
cloud over Europe! Passengers stranded worldwide, usually without assistance
from their airlines, except . . .
In
keeping with its core values and traditional hospitality, Emirates Airlines
stepped forward to ensure that each and every one of thousands of passengers
delayed in Dubai and elsewhere received three meals a day and accommodations.
The
cost to Emirates is well over $2 million a day in addition to its lost
passenger revenue. But to passengers who would have been left out in
the cold by other airlines, the value is priceless.
Maybe
it's time for guests to consider travel with airlines that really care.
Burj
Al-Arab Hotel:
Designed to resemble a billowing sail, the hotel soars to a height of
321 metes, dominating the Dubai coastline. At night, it offers an unforgettable
sight, surrounded by choreographed colour sculptures of water and fire.
This all-suite hotel reflects the finest that the world has to offer.
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