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Escorted Tour Highlights
Countries Visited:
Africa, Egypt, Europe, Jordan
Cities Visited:
See Description
Sightseeing Highlights
City Highlights
Day 1 Cairo, Egypt: Welcome to EgyptDay 2 Cairo: Guided sightseeing, visit the Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza, Ramses II, and Alabaster Sphinx in Memphis, and the'Stairway to the Sky' at Sakkara; Sounds & Light Show at the pyramidsDay 3 Cairo: Visit Tutankhamun's Tomb in the Egyptian Museum; see Saladin's citadel and visit the Alabaster Mosque in Old Cairo; see the Hanging Church and Cairo's oldest synagogue in Coptic Cairo; visit the Khan el-Kahlili souk Day 4 Cairo-Luxor (Embarkation): Fly to Luxor; visit Luxor Temple, the Avenue of Sphinxes, monument of Karnak & Temple of Amun-Ra; onboard welcome receptionDay 5 Luxor-Edfu: Valley of Kings, Valley of Queens, Deir El-Bahri, and the Colossi of Memnon; galabya party on board Day 6 Edfu-Kom Ombo-Aswan: Visit the Temple of Horus; visit the twin temples at Kom Ombo; lecture on boardDay 7 Aswan: Sail by felucca to Kitchener Island; visit the Botanical GardensDay 8 Aswan (Disembarkation)-Cairo: Excursion to the High Dam; cruise to Agilika; visit Temple of Isis and ancient granite quarries; fly to Cairo Day 9 Cairo: Special tour to the world's largest open-air museum, followed by a walk in the maze of shops at the famous bazaar Day 10 Cairo-Amman: Fly to Amman; free timeDay 11 Amman-Madaba-Petra: Sightseeing in Amman; visit St. George Church in Madaba; transfer to PetraDay 12 Petra-Dead Sea: Sightseeing in Petra; transfer to Dead SeaDay 13 Dead Sea. Jerash Ruins: Visit Jerash RuinsDay 14 Dead Sea: Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning
Overview
NOTE: Intra-country airfare is required for this tour and is included in the prices below along with applicable air taxes. Please contact a travel agent for more information.
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Taste of Egypt with Jordan
Vacation Overview
Take an extraordinary journey on this escorted tour of Egypt, beginning and ending in Cairo, followed by a 4-night stay in Jordan. Begin with a 3-night stay in Cairo—called the “Mother of the World”—to explore the legendary sites you 've dreamed of seeing. Stand before the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza; Sakkara 's tombs of the kings, and a mesmerizing evening light show at the pyramids. Survey King Tut 's treasures at the Egyptian Museum; visit Saladin 's 12th-century citadel behind the walls of Old Cairo; and visit Coptic Cairo, where the Holy Family sought refuge, and home to Cairo 's oldest Jewish synagogue. Fly from Cairo to Luxor and see the stunning of Luxor and Karnak. Walk among the pillars the colossal Temple of Amun Ra and along the Avenue of the Sphinxes. Embark on a luxury cruise on the Nile River to the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens and see the site where 62 tombs have been discovered so far, including the intact tomb of King Tutankhamun. In Edfu, visit the temple to the falcon god, Horus; and take a walk to the bluff-top temples of Horus and the crocodile god, Sobek-Ra, in beautiful Kom Ombo. Enjoy a presentation by an expert Egyptologist while sailing to Aswan. There, board a Felucca (traditional wooden sailing boat) to visit Kitchener Island 's botanical gardens and the grand mausoleum of Aga Khan. Disembark your Nile River cruise through Egypt for two nights in Cairo. Take an excursion to the granite quarries that supplied ancient Egypt with the stones that built the pyramids. See the famous unfinished obelisk remaining there. Visit the gigantic Aswan High Dam and board a motor launch to the island of Agilika—home of the Temple of Isis. You 'll also tour the world 's widest open-air museum, take a scenic cruise on a feculla boat, and tour the city by night for an unforgettable experience. Your adventure continues with four nights in Jordan, with a flight from Cairo to Amman. Spend one night each in Amman and Petra, and two nights at the Dead Sea. Enjoy superior accommodations, transportation, and guided sightseeing with expert Local Guides to see the red city of Petra, Roman ruins of Amman, the ruins of Jerash, and the Dead Sea.
Year Round Offers
- Single Supplement Waived on Select River Cruises
- Save $100 per person on Groups of 5 or more
Day 1:CAIRO, EGYPT Welcome to Cairo, “Mother of the World”
Day 2:CAIRO Desert Sands and Secrets of the Sphinx
CLASSIC This morning take a close-up look at one of the World 's Seven Wonders and guardian of the great pyramids, the enigmatic Sphinx, and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Cheops, with an original height of 496 feet, is the most colossal pyramid ever built, and of course enjoy the visit to the newly discovered Sun Boats.CLASSIC Drive to Sakkara, a vast desert necropolis built for kings and nobles, and it “Stairway to the Sky", the oldest of all pyramids. Also admire the special tomb of Mary Roca and the Step Pyramid.CLASSIC A Guided Excursion to the pyramids this evening features a Sound and Light Show complete with historical stories and secrets of the Sphinx.(B)Day 3:CAIRO Ancient Cairo, a Boy King, and the Christ Child
CLASSIC Enjoy a guided visit to the now-famous Tahrir Square and visit the Egyptian Museum*. Peruse King Tutankhamun 's fabulous treasures and many other priceless artifacts of ancient Egypt. CLASSIC Drive to walled city of Old Cairo, with Saladin 's 12th-century citadel, and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali. CLASSIC Drive to “Coptic Cairo” to see the Hanging Church where the Virgin Mary and Jesus sought refuge while in Egypt. Walk to see Cairo 's oldest Jewish synagogue, founded in the 9th century.*Note:Upon its opening in 2020, the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza will replace Cairo 's Egyptian Museum for this itinerary.(B)Day 4:CAIRO-LUXOR (EMBARKATION) The World 's Greatest Open-Air MuseumFly 300 miles up the Nile Valley to Luxor to embark on your Nile River cruise.
CLASSIC See the stunning monuments of Luxor and Karnak, ancient cities whose combined populations swelled to more than one million. Walk among the pillars of the colossal Temple of Amun Ra and along the Avenue of the Sphinxes for an experience you will treasure for a lifetime.Consider an Optional Guided Excursion to enjoy the sound and light show in Karnak Temple.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LUXOR(B,L,D)Day 5:LUXOR-EDFU Royal Resting Places of Kings and Queens
CLASSIC Venture to the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens on the west bank of the Nile where generations of pharaohs and nobles were entombed in cliffside crypts. See where 62 royal tombs have thus far been discovered, of which one was virtually intact—the splendid tomb of Tutankhamun discovered in 1922. CLASSIC Visit Deir El-Bahri, Queen Hatshepsut 's monumental rock temple. Stop for pictures at the two Colossi of Memnon guarding the valleys.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN EDFU(B,L,D)Day 6:EDFU-KOM OMBO-ASWAN Egyptian Gods of the River and Sky
CLASSIC This morning visit the Temple of Horus with its menacing black stone statue of the falcon god CLASSIC Enjoy beautiful Kom Ombo for a short walk to its bluff-top twin temples. The right side is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek-Ra, while the left side is dedicated to the falcon god HorusEnjoy a leisurely sail to Aswan.
DISCOVERY Enjoy an exclusive lecture on this ancient civilization by your EgyptologistOVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ASWAN (B,L,D)Day 7:ASWAN Temples from Above and Islands BelowThis morning, consider a Guided optional Excursion with a flight over the huge massive sandstone temples of Abu Simbel (weather permitting).
CLASSIC Board a Felucca (traditional wooden sailing boat) and cross the blue waters of the Nile. En route, see the ancient water measurement system, “Nilometer,” on the Nile 's Elephantine Island. Visit Kitchener Island 's lush Botanical Gardens and the splendid Aga Khan Mausoleum on the left bank. Join an Optional Excursion to the Sound and Light show in Philae Temple.Tonight, enjoy live entertainment on board.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ASWAN(B,L,D)Day 8:ASWAN (DISEMBARKATION)-CAIRO Work in Progress and the Goddess Isis
CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Excursion at to explore the Granite Quarries that supplied ancient Egypt with its hard stones for the pyramids in Giza. See the famous unfinished obelisk, still remaining in the quarry CLASSIC Visit the gigantic Aswan High Dam, completed in 1970. Board a motor launch to the island of Agilika between the two dams. Visit the Temple Of Isis, which was dismantled from the submerged island of Philae and reassembled here.Board your flight back to Cairo later today, and consider attending an Optional Dinner Cruise on the Nile to celebrate your Egyptian adventure.
(B)Day 9:CAIRO Amazing Palaces and Marketplace Mazes
CLASSIC Enjoy a special tour of the world 's widest open-air museum to admire palaces and mosques. Browse the maze of shops in the vast labyrinths of the Khan al Khali Souk bazaar and Medieval alleyways. CLASSIC Take in a full panoramic view of Cairo from the Nile River—on board a traditional wooden sailing vessel (Felucca) CLASSIC Discover Cairo by night on an orientation tour in the old city. (B)Day 10:CAIRO-AMMAN, JORDAN Welcome in JordanFlight to Amman, Jordan and enjoy free time in the capital city of Jordan before dinner at your hotel in Amman.
(B,D)Day 11:AMMAN-PETRA CLASSIC Start the day with a city tour of Amman, which will take you to visit the citadel and Roman Theatre. Enjoy a walk at downtown, and see the old marketsA motorcoach transfer will take you at Mt. Nebo
CLASSIC Visit the alleged burial site of Moses at Mt. Nebo and St. George Church in Madaba, with its mosaic floor. Continue to Petra for dinner at your hotel.
(B,D)Day 12:PETRA-DEAD SEACLASSIC Enjoy a visit to the archaeological site of Petra. In the afternoon, depart for the Dead Sea for dinner at your hotel.
(B,D)Day 13:DEAD SEA. EXCURSION TO JERASH RUINSCLASSIC This morning, join a visit to Jerash Ruins Transfer back to Dead Sea to enjoy free time and dinner at your hotel.
(B,D)Day 14:DEAD SEA-AMMANYour vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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Hotels:
Marriott Mena House
Cairo, Egypt
Marvel at the wondrous beauty of the ancient Pyramids from the magical setting of this luxurious 523-room hotel which is just a 5 minute drive away from the Giza Pyramid Complex and Great Sphinx. Originally a hunting lodge, this historic property has played host to Monarchs, dignitaries, and celebrities for over 130 years and its interiors of today reflect this rich history with original works of art and antiques. Upscale air-conditioned guestrooms offer a taste of modern luxury with indulgent bedding, marble bathrooms, coffee/tea making facilities, and in-room safes. There is a large outdoor swimming pool (heated during the winter months), a 24-hour gym, and a spa. Dining options include seven restaurants and bars offering everything from relaxed Italian cuisine to delicious Asian and Indian specialties. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout.
Rating: Deluxe
Hilton Heliopolis
Cairo, Egypt
The Hilton Heliopolis is conveniently located in Heliopolis, a prestigious modern neighborhood that is home to diplomats and politicians. This 589-room resort style hotel has lush outdoor gardens and offers easy access to all of Cairo's mysterious wonders and historical gems with free Wi-Fi available throughout the property. Spacious air-conditioned guest rooms are equipped with an iron and ironing board, tea/coffee making facilities, and an in-room safe. Dining options are limitless with a choice of 18 different restaurants and bars serving cuisines from all corners of the world ranging from light snacks at the pool bar to Middle Eastern delicacies served with live entertainment. Leisure amenities include a wellness spa, beauty salon, two outdoor swimming pools (one heated), a fitness center, and outdoor tennis/squash courts.
Rating: First-Class
Kempinski Hotel
Amman, Jordan
Kempinski Hotel Amman embraces luxurious 278 rooms; delicately refined to liberate your senses. The breathtaking view from all rooms, the contemporary design and features add a magical touch to your visit and a sense of relaxation.
Rating: Superior First-Class
Hyatt Zaman Hotel & Resort
Petra, Jordan
This relaxed hotel is set in a complex of stone buildings and offers stunning views of the Sharah Mountain Range.
The nicely air-conditioned furnished rooms combined with traditional decorations have a minibar, safe, and tea and coffee maker.
Facilities include a fitness room, a traditional hammam, and an outdoor pool.
The on-site restaurants serve Arabian as well as international cuisine, and guests can relax at the garden bar with a cocktail. There's also a handicraft souk, a small shop, and a walkway that leads to the old village center, with its original water-well and marble benches.
Free Wi-Fi access is also available throughout the property.
Rating: First-Class
Crowne Plaza Jordan Dead Sea Resort & Spa
Amman-Dead Sea, Jordan
Occupying a magnificent location with a private white sandy beach on the shores of the Dead Sea with upscale Spa facilities. The 420 modern guestrooms all have air conditioning, coffee/tea making facilities, minibar, in-room safe, and free Wi-Fi access. The on-site restaurants serve a variety of a-la-carte dishes as well as Lebanese & Mexican cuisine while drinks and snacks can be enjoyed at one of the pool bars or in the lobby lounge bar. Recreational facilities include a heated (seasonal) outdoor swimming pool, an indoor pool, fitness room, and spa.
Rating: Superior First-Class
All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability and are quoted in U.S. Dollars. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour
operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material
provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates
are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators.
Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices
on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors,
omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to
confirm availability and pricing.
