Cairo, Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Amman, Madaba, Mount Nebo, Kerak, Petra, Wadi Rum
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Unearth a myriad of wonders that is Temples & Tombs
On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight Cairo.
After breakfast, meet your guide at the hotel for a full day tour of Cairo. Visit the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Salah Din and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali. Your tour will end with a visit to Khan El Khalili, the oldest bazaar in Cairo. Overnight Cairo.
Check out after breakfast. Transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, a representative will be there to meet and escort you to your 4 nights Cruise. Embarkation and check in before lunch. Lunch on board. After lunch you will visit Luxor and Karnak Temples. Overnight on board in Luxor.
Breakfast on board and then visit the West Bank including the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatchepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Back to cruise, enjoy sailing across the river Nile, reach Esna Lock, cross the lock and continue sailing to Edfu. Overnight on board.
Breakfast on board. In Edfu, take a tour by horse-drawn carriage to visit the Temple of Horus. Back to cruise, sail to Kom Ombo; visit the temples of Sobek and Horus. Back to cruise and sail to Aswan. Overnight on board.
Breakfast on board. Begin the day with a visit of Aswan with The High Dam and Philae Temple. After that you will experience the short adventure trip on the Nile by a Felucca (small boat) sailing around the islands where you will view Elephantine Island, Aga Khan Mausoleum and visit the Botanical Garden. Overnight on board in Aswan.
Check out after having breakfast on board. Transfer to Aswan airport (with the possibility for an optional flight and excursion to Abu Simbel) for departure flight to Cairo. Arrive into Cairo and transfer to your hotel. Overnight Cairo.
Breakfast at hotel. Meet your guide at the hotel for departure on a full day tour of Cairo. You will visit Memphis & Sakkara followed by lunch which will be served at one of Cairo’s restaurants. After lunch, visit the Pyramids of Giza and the famous Sphinx. Overnight Cairo.
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Amman. Upon arriving to Queen Alia International Airport, you will be met by our Meet & Assist representatives to assist you on your way through immigration. Then transfer to your hotel in Amman for overnight. Overnight in Amman.
After breakfast, depart via the Kings’ Highway for Petra, visiting the mosaic city of Madaba, where we will see the oldest map of the holy land which exists on the floor of Saint George’s Cathedral. Next we will go to Mt. Nebo, where according to tradition, Moses is buried, to admire the wonderful view of the countryside, the Jordan River and the Dead Sea. Next stop is Kerak and then depart for Petra. Overnight Petra.
After breakfast, depart for a tour of the Ancient Site of Petra (the city carved into the stone with its famous treasury). Even if there were no other interesting sites in Jordan, the visit would still be worthwhile just to see Petra. Visitors are stunned by the dream-like view, as Petra looks absolutely unreal. We 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 (for those who have enough strength to climb about 900 steps). Overnight Petra.
After breakfast, drive to the desert of Wadi Rum. Enjoy 02 hours 4×4 jeep tour of Wadi Rum, following in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia then drive to Amman hotel for overnight. Overnight Amman.
Check out and transfer to Amman airport for your flight to your onward destination. End of services at Amman airport.
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Accommodation in 4* or 5* hotels
4 nights Nile Cruise:
Licensed English speaking guide
All guides on Sun Island Tours Egypt Tours are qualified Egyptologists
Tours as per itinerary
12 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 8 Dinners
Transportation by air conditioned vehicle
Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan
Flight from Cairo to Luxor – Economy class
Flight from Aswan to Cairo – Economy class
Flight from Cairo to Amman – Economy class
Entry into the Great Pyramid in Giza
Excursion to Sound and Light show
Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by air or land
Entrance fees to sites listed in the itinerary
Local taxes
Passport or visa fees
Entry visa into Egypt and Jordan
Any beverages or food not listed in itinerary
Baggage and personal insurance of any kind
Hotel taxes, service charges and tips of any kind
Beverages during meals and any meal not expressly listed above
Any items of a personal nature
Entry to special sites such as:
All rates are based on twin/double share. Please enquire for single and triple rates. Rates are based on AUD. Availability is conditional on final confirmation from the supplier and is subject to change.
Tours can be a combination of different regular tours and therefore coach changes may be required.
Cruise itineraries and cruise vessels are subject to change without notice.
Excursions on the cruise vessel are not private and are with a group.
Esna Lock closes periodically for maintenance throughout the year. As a result a transfer by coach is provided between Esna and Luxor. Although Sun Island Tours endeavours to advise passengers of this prior to departure it is not always possible.
Hotel rooms may not be available for check-in before 2:00 p.m.
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