| Day 1 Depart USA ~ Amman, Jordan | |
Overnight flight to Jordan capital city-Amman.
Arrive Amman airport, meeting and assistance. Transfer to hotel in Amman for overnight.
| Day 3 Amman ~ Madaba ~ Nebo ~ Karak ~ Petra | |
After breakfast, transfer to Madaba, and have a sightseeing tour, and visit Mt. Nebo and Karak Castle. Afternoon, transfer to Petra.
After breakfast, full day visit of Petra. Dinner and overnight.
| Day 5 Petra ~ Dead Sea ~ Amman | |
After breakfast, drive to visit Wadi Rum, 4x4 in Wadi Rum for 2 hours, proceed via Wadi Araba to Dead Sea. Dinner and overnight in Amman.
| Day 6 Amman ~ Jerash ~ Cairo, Egypt | |
After breakfast going to more than 6500 years history - Jerash. Located 48 kilometers north of Amman, Jerash is the largest and well-preserved ruins, especially the Roman architecture, is considered the world's second Italy. After lunch back to Amman, prepared to board a plane for Cairo. Upon arrival, overnight accommodation in Cairo.
After breakfast, a breathtaking experience as we marvel at one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids of Giza, and the Sphinx, which casts its enigmatic gaze across the timeless sands of the desert. We also visit the Egyptian Museum, home of the King Tutankhamun’s priceless treasures, discovered by Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings In 1922. This evening, time is your own to do as you please. Perhaps visit a traditional Egyptian folklore show.
| Day 8 Cairo ~ Red Sea ~ Hurghada | |
Today take flight to Hurghada, a town ringed by mountains, deserts, a clean sandy shore, and a paradise for those who want to enjoy beach holidays at the beautiful resorts.
Glass-bottom boat trips will be an unforgettable experience.
| Day 9 Hurghada ~ Luxor ~ Nile Cruise | |
After breakfast drive to Luxor on the River Nile. On arrival, the rest of the morning is at leisure, beforewe board our luxury cruise ship for lunch. Later we visit the grand Temple of Luxor which dominates the town and also the gigantic temple complex at Karnak. Explore the mighty temple of Amun with its mass of obelisks, pylons, colossi and courts. Plus marvel at the remainsof the amazing Avenue of the sphinx, which once stretched between the Temples of Karnak and Luxor. Afterwards, we return to our cruise ship for dinner.
| Day 10 Nile Cruise: Luxor ` Edfu | |
Today’s highlight is a visit to the Valley of the Kings. Secluded in Theban Hills, It is where the New Kingdom Pharaohs were buried in dramatically shafted tombs built into the hillsides. Next we visit the Temple of Medinet Habou and continue on the breathtaking Deir el-Bahri, Queen Hatshepsut’s impressive terraced and colonnaded temple. Later, we return to the ship and sail for Edfu.
| Day 11 Nile Cruise: Edfu ~ Kom-Ombo~ Aswan | |
This morning we visit Edfu to see Egypt’s best preserved cult Temple of Edfu, which was dedicated to the falcon God Horus. Then, we continue our tranquil cruise along the Nile arriving at Kom-Ombo. We visit the roofless Temple of Kom-Ombo, which was built for the falcon and crocodile Gods. We will be back on cruise and onto Aswan.
| Day 12 Nile Cruise; Aswan ~ Abu Simbel ~ Aswan | |
Today we take an excursion to the mighty Sun Temple of Abu Simbel, flanked by four giant stone statues of Ramses II. The Temple was reclaimed from the dam and reconstructed in its present and unforgettable location. Next, a memorable and traditional felucca ride across the Nile to visit the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener’s island. The felucca is the traditional craft of Egyptians who have sailed in them down the centuries. An awesome sight is a blood-red sunset, which is commonplace in Aswan, with the distinctive sails of dozens of felucca’s silhouetted against the setting sun.
| Day 13 Aswan ~ Alexandria | |
After breakfast we disembark to explore the High Dam. Then we visit the Temple of Isis on the Island of Philae and the massive Unfinished Obelisk lying in the granite quarries nearby. Afterwards there is a once in a lifetime opportunity to By train (with sleeper) to Alexandria.
Today we wake up in a cool sea breeze, by the sea view we finished our breakfast. On the highway by the ocean we move toward Summer Royal Palace. After that, we are going into observe the Greco Roman Museum, here you will see how Greece and Egypt merging with each other’s culture. Fort of Qaytbay, built in 15th century on Pharos lighthouse, had been once in world's seven wonders. At last we visit the famous Pompey’s Pillar; poets had named it the Knight’s Pillar.
| Day 15 Alexandria ~ Memphis ~ Cairo | |
Today we had to Memphis to see the Limestone Coldssus of Ramses II and the giant Alahaster sphinx, on to Sakkaru to see the step pyramid. Late afternoon back to Cairo, and visit Cidal Castle.
| Day 16 Cairo ~ Suez Canal ~ Cairo | |
After breakfast we will drive through the World-Renowned Suez canal to Sinai Peninsula, after visiting will back to Cairo and you will have a free time for leisure.
Farewell as we transfer you to the Airport for your return flight to America.
Departure Date
2010 | FARES | Single Supplement | | Adult | Child | | 4/01, 11 | $3,999 | $3,599 | $900 | | 5/02 | $3,999 | $3,599 | $900 | | 5/16, 5/31 | $4,099 | $3,799 | $900 | | 6/13, 6/28 | $4,099 | $3,799 | $900 | | 7/11 | $4,199 | $3,899 | $900 | | 8/08, 22 | $4,199 | $3,899 | $900 | | 9/02, 12 | $3,999 | $3,699 | $900 | | 10/02, 17 | $3,999 | $3,699 | $900 | *** Above Fares are LAX & SFO Departure as Standard, JFK & IAD Departure less $100 *** Fare Includes: Air Fare, 5* Egypt Hotel, 4* Jordan Hotel, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Transportation & Entrance Fee Fare Excludes: Personal Expense, Tips $12.00 Per Person/Day, Tax $400 Child: 2-11 Years Old Share Bed With Parents, Otherwise Will Be Count As Adult Fare *we reserve the rights to correction the itinerary and price change before 30 days of the tour departure date before 30 days of the tour departure date |
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