Jordan & Egypt

Amman, Jordan to Cairo, Egypt

from AU$5,476.00 AU$5,202.20

Day 1: Amman

Arrive into Amman where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight Amman. (D)

Day 2: Amman – Madaba – Nebo – Kerak – Petra

After breakfast depart via the Kings’ Highway for Petra, visiting the mosaic city of Madaba, to see the oldest map of the holy land, which exists on the floor of Saint George’s Cathedral. Continue to Mt. Nebo then onto Kerak and Petra for overnight. (B,D)

Day 3: Petra

Tour of the Ancient Site of Petra, the city carved into the stone and the treasury. Head for the archaeological site with the hundred temples, the Royal Palaces, the Roman Theatre and houses, the Hydria Monument, the Corinthian Tomb and the Monastery. Overnight Petra. (B,D)

Day 4: Petra – Wadi Rum – Amman

Departure for 4x4 safari in the Wadi Rum Desert, the land of Lawrence of Arabia, where you will be enchanted by the striking landscape, the endless sands and the large rock formations that appear out
of the desert sands. Transfer to Amman for overnight. (B,D)

Day 5: Amman – Cairo

Transfer to the airport for a flight to Cairo (flight included). On arrival in Cairo be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight Cairo. (B)

Day 6: Cairo – Alexandria – Cairo

Set out
for Alexandria where you will enjoy a full day tour of this ancient coastal city. Sights visited include Pompey’s Pillar and the Catacomb of Kom Al Shukafa. Also, visit the stunning Fort Qaitbey – established in 1477 on the spot of the Pharos lighthouse. An afternoon visit to the National Museum is followed by a leisurely drive along the Corniche, via the Montazah Gardens, and ending at the unique Alexandria Library. Overnight Cairo. (B,L)

Day 7: Cairo

Full day tour of Cairo including Memphis and Sakkara and then an afternoon visit to the Pyramids of Giza and the famous Sphinx. Overnight Cairo. (B,L)

Day 8: Cairo

After breakfast take a full day tour of Cairo including visits to the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Salah Din and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali. The tour will end with a visit to Khan El Khalili, the oldest bazaar in Cairo, where you can shop for souvenirs. Overnight Cairo. (B)

Day 9: Cairo - Luxor

Transfer to the airport for a flight to Luxor (flight included). On arrival transfer to the port to embark on your Nile Cruise. Afternoon tour of Luxor and Karnak Temples. Overnight on board. (B,L,D)

Day 10: Luxor – Esna – Edfu

Morning visit to the West Bank including the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatchepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the cruise and sail through Esna Lock and onto Edfu. Overnight on board. (B,L,D)

Day 11: Edfu – Kom Ombo – Aswan

Tour Edfu by horse-drawn carriage to visit the Temple of Horus. Back to cruise, and sail to Kom Ombo to visit the temples of Sobek and Horus before continuing to Aswan. Overnight on board. (B,L,D)

Day 12: Aswan

Tour of Aswan including the High Dam and Philae Temple. Experience a short adventure trip on the Nile by a Felucca (small boat) sailing around the islands where you will view Elephantine Island and the Aga Khan Mausoleum with a visit to the Botanical Garden. Overnight on Board. (B,L,D)

Includes

- All transfers and assistance
- 8 nights hotel accommodation in Jordan
- 4 nights Nile Cruise
- Meals as per itinerary
- Tours as per itinerary with English speaking guide
- Flights: Amman - Cairo, Cairo - Luxor and Aswan - Cairo

Not included

- International flights
- Drinks with meals
- Passport, border taxes and visa fees
- Any other items of personal nature

Accommodation

Superior Class
- Amman -
- Petra -
- Cairo -
- Cruise -

Deluxe Class
- Amman -
- Petra -
- Cairo -
- Cruise -

Things to note

- The sequence of these tours may vary depending on arrival day and may require extra nights.
- Accommodation is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel changes, but should a mid-tour hotel change become necessary after this list has been printed, contact details of the new hotel will be supplied to you by your Tour Director.
- Where accommodation is stated, the hotels will be as listed or of a similar standard.
- Tours can be a combination of different regular tours and therefore coach changes may be required.
- Some tours do not operate during special event periods.
- Border taxes and visa fees are not included and need to be paid locally.
- Bethlehem is under the Palestinian Authority Jurisdiction and therefore the visit is subject to confirmation on the day.

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At a Glance

Book & pay in full by 31 March 2019 and Save 5%. This is for January - September 2019 departures only.

Cities Visited

Amman, Madaba, Nebo, Kerak, Petra, Wadi Rum, Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan

Countries Visited

Jordan, Egypt

Duration

13 Days

Start City

Amman

End City

Cairo

Type

Escorted Coach Tours & Nile Cruise

Languages

English

Departure Day

Sunday

Departures

January - December 2019

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