Classical Egypt & Jordan

On arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Cairo for overnight. BB

 

Enjoy a full day of sightseeing, which will take you to visit the Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, and famous Egyptian Museum with tresures of King Tutankhamun. Lunch will be served at the Mena Oberoi Khan El Khalili restaurant. Afternoon at leisure and overnight in Cairo. BB + L

 

Fly to Luxor where your Nile Cruise starts. Upon arrival in Luxor you will be met by our representative and embark on your cruise. After lunch you will visit East Bank's Karnak and Luxor Temples. Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor. BB + L + D

 

Today's sightseeing will include a visit to The West Bank. The Valley of the Kings and Queens, the Temple of Queen Hatshepute and Colossi of Memnon will leave you with unforgettable memories. After lunch you will sail to Esna. Overnight on board. BB + L + D

 

In the morning sail to Edfu. After breakfast visit The Temple of Horus in Edfu. Lunch will be served before continuing along the Nile to Kom Ombo. After tea visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeis in Kom Ombo. Egyptian buffet dinner will be served on board followed by Galabea Party. Overnight on board in Kom Ombo. BB + L + D

 

Day 6 (Friday) Nile Cruise  

Sail to Aswan recognised as one of the main gateways to Africa. Today you will visit the High Dam, the Old Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Philae. Lunch will be served on board followed by a visit to The Botanical Gardens by Felucca. Music and dancing during dinner. BB + L + D

 

Fly to Cairo. Upon arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo. BB  + L + D

 

Fly to Amman and you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Amman. BB

 

Travel to Jerash, known as Pompeii of the East, for the tour of this best preserved Roman City. You will also enjoy Roman Army and Chariot Experience show. After lunch you will return for a city tour of Amman and then drive to Petra for ovenight. B + L + D

 

Start your day with a magnificent tour of Petra, the city carved into the rose-red Sharah Mountains by the Natabeans and lost to civilisation until rediscovered by the Swiss Burkhardt. Begin with a horse ride and then a walk through the Siq, a narrow and winding fissure between the cliffs to reach the Treasury, the Theatre, the Courts and Qasr Bint Pharaoun. Lunch will be served at the local restaurant "The Basin". Following lunch you will be transferred to the Dead Sea for overnight. BB + L + D

 

Day at Leisure. A chance to try some local Spa treatments (payable locally). BB + D

 

You will be transferred to Amman airport for your return flight to the UK. BB

 

Explanation of symbols:

BB = Bed & Breakfast

L = Lunch

D = Dinner

 

Note: Cabins are suitable for a maximum of 2 persons

 

Note: Itinerary may change occasionally according to prevailing circumstances.

 

Tipping: Please note that people in the service industry, form hotel porters to guides and drivers, rely heavily on tips. It is thus customary expected and always apreciated if you tip good service.

Cairo Hotel: Meridien Pyramids

Cruise: Movenpick Radamis II

Amman: Marriott

Petra: Marriott

Dead Sea: Marriott

 

Cairo: Marriott (Nile View Room)

Cruise: Oberoi Philae, Sonesta St. George or Movenpick Royal Lotus

Amman: Marriott

Petra: Marriott

Dead Sea: Marriott

 

Cairo: Four Season First Residence or Nile Plaza (Deluxe Room)

Cruise: Sonesta Star Goddess (Bethoven Suite) or Movenpick Royal Lotus

Amman: Four Seasons (Deluxe Room)

Petra: Movenpick (Junior Suite)

Dead Sea:Kempinski (Superior Room)

 

 

 

 

27/04/08 - 15/07/08: DOUBLE:£1178    SINGLE:£1554

16/07/08 - 20/08/08: DOUBLE:£1189    SINGLE:£1555

21/08/08 - 30/09/08: DOUBLE:£1178    SINGLE:£1554

 

We will be pleased to include flights if you prefer, which can be based on British Airways from London Heathrow Airport to Cairo and Royal Jordanian from Amman to London Heathrow. From time to time, the airline may impose fuel surcharges which may be passed on to you but we will let you know before you make your decision to book.

 

Royal Jordanian flight from Cairo to Amman is included.