11 Day Jordan & Egypt: from Petra to the Nile River

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Highlights Escorted Package Includes Flights NYC-Amman, Cairo-NYC Airline fuel surcharges Flight Amman-Cairo Intra-Egypt flights 9 nights First Class accommodations 2 nights Le Meridien, Amman 1 night Crowne Plaza Resort, Petra 1 nights Le Passage Heliopolis Hotel & Casino, Cairo 3 nights Le Serenade, Nile cruise 2 nights Swiss Inn Pyramids Golf Resort, Cairo 17 meals: 9 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners (all meals on cruise) All transfers Services of an English-speaking Egyptologist tour manager on Days 5-11 and an English-speaking tour manager in Jordan Itinerary DAY 1, Monday - Depart the USA Depart the USA to Jordan. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey DAY 2, Tuesday - Arrive in Amman Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Amman Meals: Dinner DAY 3, Wednesday - Full Day in Petra Today, enjoy a full day tour of Petra, both a Jordanian national treasure and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ancient capital of the Nabataeans, Petra once sheltered Arab traders who came through the region with precious cargoes of spices, silks, ivory, and rare pelts. See the towering treasury, a building rising 140 feet that is cut into the sheer rock face. Along the way, you will also see the impressive architecture of countless temples, water channels, arched gates, and royal tombs, the remnants of a once great culture Overnight: Petra Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 4, Thursday - Sightseeing en route to Amman This morning, depart Petra to Amman, traveling via the Kings' Road. En route, visit Mount Nebo, the reputed burial site of Moses, overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. Continue to visit the mosaic city of Madaba, where an ancient map of the Holy Land is set into the floor of Saint George's Church. Finally, arrive in Amman Optional: Kan Zaman Dinner Overnight: Amman Meals: Breakfast DAY 5, Friday - City Tour of Amman, Flight to Cairo After breakfast, embark on a city tour of Amman, the capital of the Kingdom of Jordan. Often referred to as the “White City” because of the white stone used to build the houses, Amman is among the oldest continually inhabited cities on Earth. The tour will take you to the museums, the Citadel, the Roman Amphitheater, the souks, and the city's modern district. Following an afternoon at leisure, transfer to the airport for your evening flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel Optional: Jerash Tour Overnight: Cairo Meals: Breakfast Day 6, Saturday - Depart Cairo, Embark Cruise Transfer to the airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, transfer to board your Nile cruise ship, which serves as your floating hotel for the next three nights. Enjoy time at leisure in Aswan before sailing to Kom Ombo in the afternoon. In the evening, continue to Esna Optional: Aswan High Dam, Philae's Temple of Isis, Temple of Kom Ombo (PM) Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 7, Sunday - Cruise to Luxor This afternoon, sail via Esna to Luxor, known in ancient Egyptian times as the city of Thebes Optional Shore Excursion: Ptolemaic Temple in Edfu (AM) Optional Shore Excursion: Temples of Karnak and Luxor (PM) Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 8, Monday - Full Day in Luxor Enjoy a full day at leisure in Luxor. The premier destination in Upper Egypt, Luxor features an array of ruins and monuments and is often considered the most extraordinary open-air museum in the world. The city is also known for its horse carriages, called caleches, which offer a charming way to enjoy the area's many sightseeing opportunities Optional Shore Excursion: Necropolis of Thebes, Colossi of Memnon, Valleys of the Kings and Queens Optional: Sound and Light Show at the Temple of Karnak (PM) Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 9, Tuesday - Disembark Cruise, Return to Cairo After breakfast, disembark the boat and transfer to the airport for your return flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, transfer to your Cairo hotel, with the remainder of the day at leisure Optional: Half Day Memphis & Sakkara Overnight: Cairo Meals: Breakfast DAY 10, Wednesday - Full Day in Cairo Enjoy a full day at leisure in Cairo, a city that straddles time, spanning the dawn of civilization to the present. From the ancient Pyramids at Giza, to the historic mosques, Coptic Churches, and medieval architecture of Old Cairo to modern Midan Square, home of the Egyptian Museum and American University in Cairo, all eras are represented in this amazing city Optional: Full Day Egyptian Museum & the Pyramids Optional: Nile Dinner Cruise (PM) Overnight: Cairo Meals: Breakfast DAY 11, Thursday - Depart for the USA Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast Optionals Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure. Kan Zaman Dinner Day #4 01 Dec 2008 - 31 May 2009     $37 This evening enjoy a delicious dinner at Kan Zaman Restaurant. The walled village of Kan Zaman is an old Ottoman settlement, located 20 minutes from the city center. It was transformed into a replica of an old Jordanian village, affording guests the opportunity to experience a taste of traditional village life. The handicraft center offers handmade products, made on-site in various little studios where visitors can watch craftsmen practicing their trade. The Main Restaurant at the Village serves a variety of home-made Arabic food and at least 16 different salads and appetizers. Following your sumptuous meal, return to the hotel. Pick up is at 7:00 PM at the hotel. Drop off is at the hotel. Please be in the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the tour begins. Jerash Tour Day #5 01 Dec 2008 - 31 May 2009     $53 Travel north of Amman on a 45 minute drive to the best preserved example of Roman civilization in Jordan, the city of Jerash. Jerash, part of the Decapolis (the ten big Roman cities of the East) has been called the Pompeii of the East for its unique state of preservation. The city features theaters, churches, temples of Zeus and Artemis, a Nymphaeum and colonnaded streets. After having an opportunity to tour this phenomenal site, return to the hotel. Pick up is at 12:00 noon at the hotel. Drop off is at the hotel. Nile River Optional Shore Excursion Package - Affordable Egypt Day #6 01 Oct 2008 - 30 Jun 2009     $129 Optional Excursion Discount Package includes visits to: (1) Aswan High Dam, Philae's Temple of Isis and Temple of Kom Ombo (2) Ptolemaic Temple in Edfu (3) Luxor West Bank: Valley of the Kings and Queens, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon (5) Luxor East Bank: Temples of Luxor and Karnak. Please note that all tours start as per the cruise itinerary, which may change according to navigation circumstances. Luxor Sound & Light Show at Karnak Temple Day #8 01 Oct 2008 - 30 Jun 2009     $49 Inaugurated in 1972, the show starts with a historical introduction covering the birth of the great city of Thebes and construction of the Karnak Temple, one of the most famous temples in the world. The show also narrates the glorious achievements of some of the great Pharaohs. Hear to a captivating description of the artistic treasures and great legacy that the Karnak Temple encompasses. Winter: Departs at 6:15 pm; returns at 8:15 pm Summer: Departs at 7:15 pm; returns at 9:15 pm Half Day Memphis & Sakkara Day #9 01 Oct 2008 - 30 Jun 2009     $66 Begin with a drive to Memphis, the oldest capital of Egypt, to see the colossal statue of Ramses II, and the alabaster sphinx of King Tutmosis III. Then, visit the Sakkara step pyramids, including the famous Step Pyramid of Zoser, built by Imhotep, the first named architect in recorded history, before returning to your hotel. Departs at 1 pm; returns at 5 pm Full Day Egyptian Museum & Pyramids Day #10 01 Oct 2008 - 30 Jun 2009     $80 Visit the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the most important repository of Egyptian antiquities in the world. Over 250,000 artifacts are on display, including an exhibit dedicated to the Tut-Ankh-Amon collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry. The collection had been enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before its discovery in the 1920s, when his tomb was excavated at last. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to the Pyramids at Giza, built during the Third and Fourth Dynasties. These monumental undertakings stand as a marvelous testimony to the the almost unbelievable skill and determination of their builders. Enjoy an up-close view of the Great Pyramid, built for the Pharaoh Cheops, as well as the Pyramids of Khefren and Mycerinus. Not far from the Pyramids, see the great Sphinx of Giza, the legendary chimeral statue that combines the head of king Khfren with a lion’s body. End the day at the bazaar of Khan El Khalili, before returning to your hotel. Departs at 8 am; returns at 4 pm Nile Dinner Cruise Day #10 01 Oct 2008 - 30 Jun 2009     $70 This evening, enjoy an unforgettable dinner on the Nile. While cruising the world's longest river, enjoy savory favorites from the buffet and an entertaining show. Departs at 7 pm; returns at 10 pm Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure. Rates & Hotels Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD 2008 Air & Land/Cruise   Book By Sep 26 Book After Sep 26 Dec 15 (Please Call) 2799 2999 Dec 22 (Please Call) 2999 3199 Dec 29 2599 2799 2009 Air & Land/Cruise   Book By Sep 26 Book After Sep 26 Jan 5 2359 2559 Jan 12; 19; 26; Feb 2; 9 2199 2399 Feb 16 2299 2499 Feb 23; Mar 2; 9; 16; 23 2199 2399 Mar 30; Apr 6 2499 2699 Apr 13 (Sold Out) 2299 2499 Apr 20; 27 2299 2499 May 4; 11; 18; 25 2399 2599 *Not included: International airport taxes & September 11th Security Feecruise port charges of $30, Domestic Egypt air tax of $19, optional tours and shore excursions, visa fees, Egypt tips of $14 for airport assistance, luggage handling, drivers and Cairo hotel (see Terms & Conditions). Package is based upon Block Seat Egypt Air flights from New York (JFK), which include the domestic Jordan and Egypt flights. Please note that your final intra-Egypt flight schedules will be confirmed to you by your Tour Manager while you are in Egypt. This package may only be purchased with roundtrip Block airfare. Additional suggested tips: Jordan Tour Manager ($5 per day X 3 = $15 per person), Cruise ($5 per day X 4 days = $20 per person) and Tour Manager/Egyptologist ($9 per day X 6 = $54 per person). Cruise itinerary is subject to change. Departures Dec 22, 2008 and May 4, 2009 will be accommodated at the Taybet Zaman Hotel in Petra. Departures March 16 and March 23, 2009: Passengers may be accommodated at the Crowne Plaza Resort Petra or the Taybet Zaman Hotel in Petra US travelers will need a visa for this trip. Free collective Jordan visa will be arranged upon arrival for groups on this tour. Click here to learn more about entry requirements. Cabin Categories - [details]   Le Serenade Cruise   Aswan Le Serenade offers an ideal way to sail the Nile River, with spacious, outside cabins equipped with private facilities, minibar fridge, television, and large French windows revealing stunning views onto the Nile. The ship is well designed with a Neoclassical interior and features splendid lobbies, gym facilities, a lounge, and dining areas capable of accommodating all guests on board, not to mention the sun deck, which is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the unparalleled scenery. [more] Le Meridien   Amman Located within the capital city's Seven Hills, the hotel provides easy access to Jabal Amman, Jabal Hussein, Sports City and the Royal Culture Centre. [more] The Crowne Plaza Resort Petra   Petra This deluxe class hotel is located less than a half mile from the center of Petra, the site of one of the world's seven wonders. [more] Taybet Zaman Hotel   Petra This deluxe hotel is located within the old village of Taybet and provides a unique experience as a restored bedouin village high on a hill overlooking the desert and near to historic Petra, one of the seven wonders of the world. [more] Le Passage Heliopolis Hotel and Casino   Cairo This deluxe class hotel is located in the Heliopolis area of Cairo surrounded by lush gardens. [more] Swiss Inn Pyramids Golf Resort   Cairo This superior first class hotel is located on the Dreamland Golf Course in the 6th of October City on the outskirts of Cairo near the Great Pyramids of Giza. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Include Flight? 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