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Egypt and Jordan |
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A 15 day tour of Egypt and Jordan combining the best both countries have to offer -Cairo's highlights, a fabulous Nile cruise, your own Red Sea adventure, Lawrence of Arabia's Wadi Rum, the epic 'lost city' of Petra, as well as Jordan's biblical & crusader heritage. Outside of the Nile cruise, there is endless scope for adding time in your desired destinations - to savour the atmosphere & attractions of such magical places as Aswan, Luxor, St Catherine's or Petra. |
15 DAYS EX CAIRO
Day 1 Cairo
Arrival transfer to your Pyramids area hotel.
See "Warm Welcome" offer.
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ANCIENT KINGDOMS' WARM EGYPTIAN WELCOME
Save time, money & stress by requesting us to arrange your Egyptian visas. For Welcome Visa Fee you will be met prior to Immigration and handed your visa by one of our charming local reps. From there on you can relax, avoid extra queuing and be shown directly to your hotel. (Offer valid for NZ, Aus & UK travellers).
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Day 2 Cairo
Full day tour to Memphis, Sakkara, the awesome Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.(B)
Day 3 Cairo
Full day tour to the Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Sultan Hassan Mosque and Cairo Bazaar.(B)
Day 4 Cairo - Aswan
Fly to Aswan & board your Nile Cruise Boat.
Afternoon cruise on traditional felucca.(B,L,D)
Day 5 Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu
See the Aswan High Dam and Temple of Philae, then sail downriver to Kom Ombo Temple. Later sail to Edfu.(B,L,D)
Day 6 Edfu - Esna - Luxor
Visit the mysterious Temple of Horus at Edfu, then sail via Esna Lock to Luxor.(B,L,D)
Day 7 Nile Cruising
Unforgettable sights today include the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatchepsut & Colossi of Memnon. Later see the awesome Luxor and Karnak Temples.(B,L,D)
Day 8 Luxor - Sharm El Sheikh
Disembark and fly to Egypt's premier Red Sea resort, Sharm El Sheikh.(B)
Day 9 Sharm El Sheikh
Day at leisure to relax on the beach or do some watersports activities.(B)
Day 10 Sharm El Sheikh - Aqaba
Morning journey into the Sinai to St Catherine's Monastery. Later take the ferry from Nuweiba to Aqaba (Jordan). See "Warm Welcome" offer. Remainder of day at leisure.(B)
Day 11 Aqaba - Wadi Rum - Petra
Explore the dramatic desert landscape of Wadi Rum (jeep ride included).(B)
Day 12 Petra
Visit the unforgettable city of Petra, with its marvellous rock-cut temples & tombs.(B)
Day 13 Petra - Amman
Travel to Amman on the ‘King’s Highway", stopping at Kerak Castle, St George’s Church and the ‘Promised Land’ site of Mt Nebo.(B)
Day 14 Amman
Morning visit to Jerash, the ‘Pompeii of the East’. Afternoon at leisure.(B)
Day 15 Amman
Departure transfer to the airport.(B)
# Guide not included on King’s Highway touring. Local guides in Jordan.
Shorter 7 day option Cairo - Amman is also available. Flight Cairo - Sharm then itinerary as per days 10 - 15.
• St Catherine's Monastery closed Fridays, Sundays & Egyptian Religious Holidays.
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TOUR INCLUSIONS:
All transfers * Choice of Deluxe, First Or Tourist Class hotels/cruise boats with private facilities * Breakfasts * All meals on Cruise * Sightseeing * Entrance fees * Professional guides * Flights Cairo/Aswan and Luxor/Sharm El Sheikh * Ferry Nuweiba-Aqaba * Travel Notes
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