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This comprehensive journey combines all the highlights of Pharaonic Egypt and the highlights of Jordan. You'll see the treasures of Cairo Museum, the Great Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza, the magnificent temples of Thebes, tombs in the Valley of the Kings, breathtaking beauty of Sinai and Jordan's most inspirational sites.

Tour Itinerary:

DAY 1: CAIRO.
Arrival at Cairo airport, where our representative will be waiting for you. He will then meet and assist you through airport formalities and escort you to your hotel in Cairo, situated at the pyramids' area. Check in and overnight at hotel in Cairo.

DAY 2: CAIRO.
Today we visit the great Pyramids of Giza and their guardian Sphinx, Memphis-first capital of the ancient kingdom to see the statue of Ramses II then to Sakkara to see the Step pyramid.

Optional - After dinner on your own, return to Giza for a spectacular Sound & Light show. Nothing compares to seeing the Pyramids and the Sphinx illuminated at night; the visual effects as well as dramatic commentary make for an unforgettable evening. Overnight at our hotel in Cairo.

DAY 3: CAIRO.
This morning we visit the Egyptian Museum which houses the treasures of King Tut then to the Citadel of Salah Eldien and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Overnight at our hotel.

DAY 4: CAIRO - ASWAN.
This morning we are transferred to Cairo Airport for our flight to Aswan. Optional - connect with flight to Abu Simbel for half day sight seeing and flight back to Aswan. Then we will be escorted to embark on the Nile cruise ship-our floating hotel for the next five days. After lunch, we sail by 'felucca' a traditional Nile sailing boat, to view Kitcheners Island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Overnight in Aswan.
Optional: Abu Simbel excursion in the morning.

DAY 5: ASWAN - KOMOMBO - EDFU.
Today we visit the impressive Aswan High Dam and its huge lake, and the Temple of Philae. Then we cruise to Kom Ombo to visit the Temple shared by the Gods Sobek & Haroeris. Tonight we enjoy a special costume party featuring Native Egyptian and pharaonic style. Overnight in Edfu.

DAY 6: EDFU - ESNA - LUXOR.
This morning we explore the Temple of Horus, the falcon god. Then we sail to Esna and continue sailing to Luxor. Overnight in Luxor.

DAY 7: LUXOR.
Optional - Hot air ballooning over the valley at the Sunrise. Today we explore the Necropolis of Thebes, the wondrous Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. In the evening we visit the Karnak and Luxor Temple. Overnight in Luxor.

DAY 8: LUXOR - SHARM EL SHEIKH (SINAI-RED SEA).
Today we will be transferred to Luxor airport for our flight to Sharm El Saeikh where we will be met and escorted to our hotel. The balance of the day is free to enjoy the beaches.

DAY 9: SHARM EL SHEIKH (SINAI-RED SEA).
Enjoy the Crystal clear waters, deep sea diving, colored fish, snorkeling, fishing, Golfing, the sunny sandy beaches and the water sports, Camel ride, desert safari and Bedouin tent. Optional - St Catherine Monastery Visit.

Optional - Early in the morning the clients will get into the buses & drive nearly 3 hrs to St. Catherine village. There exists the famous Monastery of Saint Catherine, which has been in existence in the depths of the Sinai desert since the sixth century. The Byzantine church has been preserved here since its construction in 542 AD. Moses Well can still be seen near the monastery Church. After the visit of the monastery, clients will be driven to St. Catherine village where lunch will be served at one of the 5*Hotels existing in the region.After lunch, return to Sharm.

DAY 10: SHARM EL SHEIKH (SINAI-RED SEA).
Enjoy the Crystal clear waters, deep sea diving, colored fish, snorkeling, fishing, Golfing, the sunny sandy beaches and the water sports, Camel ride, desert safari and Bedouin tent.

DAY 11: SHARM EL SHEIKH - AMMAN.
Today we will be transferred to the airport for our flight to Amman. On arrival at Queen Alia International Airport where our guests would be assisted through formalities and passport control. Later on, guests would proceed to their hotel in Amman for over night. Optional - Excursion to Dead Sea.

DAY 12: AMMAN.
After breakfast, guests would be transferred for half day city tour of Amman visiting the Citadel, Museum, Amphitheatre, Folklore Museum, & King Abdullah's Mosque, the old and new part of Amman (2-3 hours). After the tour, head to the North to Jerash which is a 45-minutes drive away from Amman. Jerash, the Graeco-Roman City of Jerash [ancient Gerasa], close second to Petra on the list of favorite destinations in Jordan. Boasting an unbroken chain of human occupation dating back more than 6,500 years and hidden for centuries in sand before being excavated and restored over the past 70 years, Jerash is a fine example of the grand, formal and provincial Roman towns found throughout the Middle East. One can walk beneath four imposing gates or down the "Street of Columns" north from the "Oval Plaza" while stepping over the tracks of chariot wheels still visible in the paving stones. After the tour, guests would head back to Amman for over night at Amman Hotel.

DAY 13: AMMAN - PETRA - AMMAN.
After breakfast, guests would be transferred via the desert way to Petra for a visit along with 800-meters horse ride. Hidden behind an almost impenetrable barrier of rugged mountains, the legendary "Red - Rose" city of Petra is, perhaps, the most stunning site in the entire Middle East, carved out of craggy rocks by the Nabateans, an industrious Arab people who settled in the South more than 2,000 years ago. The approach through the cool gloom of the Siq, a long narrow gorge whose steeply rising sides all but obliterate the sun, provides a dramatic contrast with the magic to come. Suddenly, the gorge opens into a natural square dominated by Petra's most famous monument, the 'Treasury' [Al Khasneh], who's intricately carved facade glows in the dazzling sun. The Monastery [El Deir] and the High Place of the Sacrifice [Al Madbah] are among the myriad archeological wonders to be explored in Petra. After tour overnight at Amman.

DAY 14: AMMAN.
Transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for departure with full assistance.

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TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
-	Accommodation on twin sharing basis at listed hotels or similar.
-	Daily Buffet Breakfast.
-	All three meals included during four nights cruise.
	Tours from cruise ship on group basis as per cruise itinerary.
-	Meet & Greet at Cairo airport by Representative.
-	Arrival & Departure transfers; all sightseeing tours as stated below.
-	Transportation in private AC chauffeur driven car.
-	Service of one English-speaking guide during sightseeing tours.
-	Domestic Air Fare for Cairo – Aswan & Luxor – Sharm.
-	Entrances at all sight seeing spots.
-	All applicable taxes.

TOUR PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
-	Meals at hotels except those listed in above inclusions.
-	Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry, telephones, drinks etc.
-	International Flight charges if any.
-	Visas
-	Obligatory Gala dinner during Christmas, New Year, Easter etc.
-	Sharm Amman flight.

TOUR LODGING MEALS:
-	Meals are not included except for those mentioned in the programme.

OPTIONAL TOURS BASED ON MIN OF 2 PEOPLE:
-	Excursion to Abu Simbel by air - $ 275.00 per person by Egypt Air from Aswan.
-	Sound and Light show at the Pyramids - $ 58.00 per person
-	Full day St. Katherine Excursion with Lunch (on group basis only) - $ 65 .00 per person.
-	Hot Air ballooning in Luxor - $ 190.00 per person

Tour Code	SA-04-002
Tour Length	13 Nights/14 Days
Visit	Cairo (Arrival) - Aswan - Komombo - Edfu - Esna - Luxor - Sharm El Sheikh (Sinai-red Sea) - Amman - Petra - Amman (Departure)
Prices	Starting At US $ 2,033* Only.
Dates	Check Dates below.

Place	No. of Nights	Deluxe Hotels	Superior Hotels
Cairo - Pyramids Area	03	Pyramisa Cairo	Oasis Giza Hotel
Aswan – Luxor Cruise	04	TiYi/ TuYu Nile Cruise	Nile Admiral Cruise
Sharm El Sheikh	03	Maritime Golf pool view	Maritime Golf standard
Amman	03	Golden Tulip Hotel	Landmark or Similar

SUPERIOR
* Per person on twin sharing
15 Sep 09 - 30 April 10 (Except Peak)
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	$ 2174 USD
Single person traveling alone:	$ 3024 USD

05 Dec 09 - 06 Jan 10 (Xmas)
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	$ 2366 USD
Single person traveling alone:	$ 3309 USD

25 Mar 10 - 11 Apr 10 (Easter)
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	$ 2366 USD
Single person traveling alone:	$ 3309 USD

01 May 10 - 01 July 10 (Except Peak)
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	$ 2033 USD
Single person traveling alone:	$ 2765 USD

02 July 10 - 15 Sep 10
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	$ 2078 USD
Single person traveling alone:	$ 2830 USD

DELUXE
* Per person on twin sharing
15 Sep 09 - 30 April 10 (Except Peak)
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	$ 2518 USD
Single person traveling alone:	$ 3565 USD

05 Dec 09 - 06 Jan 10 (Xmas)
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	$ 3451 USD
Single person traveling alone:	$ 5016 USD

25 Mar 10 - 11 Apr 10 (Easter)
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	$ 3142 USD
Single person traveling alone:	$ 4534 USD

01 May 10 - 15 Sep 10 (Except Peak)
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	$ 2266 USD
Single person traveling alone:	$ 3176 USD

01 July 10 - 31 Aug 10
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	$ 2401 USD
Single person traveling alone:	$ 3331 USD
* Prices are Based on Per Person on Twin Share Basis.