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Tour Itinerary:

DAY 1, Sat: CAIRO.
Arrival at Cairo airport. After you clear customs and collect your luggage, a representative will meet you and assist with the transfer to your hotel. Check in and overnight at hotel in Cairo.

DAY 2, Sun: CAIRO.
This morning we drive to the Giza Plateau, home of Egypt’s signature attractions: the Great Pyramids, proclaimed by the Greeks to be among the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. We visit the great Pyramids of Giza and their guardian, the Sphinx. Afternoon at the Egyptian Museum the world-renowned Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. Accompanied by your certified Egyptologist, you’ll stroll through the halls highlighting each historical period of this ancient land.
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 hotel in Cairo.

DAY 3, Mon: CAIRO – LUXOR.
This morning we are transferred to Cairo Airport for our flight to Luxor. Lunch on board the cruise ship. In the afternoon we visit the temples of Karnak and Luxor. Optional – Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple. Overnight in Luxor

DAY 4, Tues: LUXOR - EDFU.
Today we explore the Necropolis of Thebes, the wondrous Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Afternoon to soak up the atmosphere and culture of life on the Nile as we sail to Edfu. Optional – Incredible Hot Air Balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings at sunrise.

DAY 5, Wed: KOM OMBO - ASWAN.
This morning we explore the Temple of Horus, the falcon god. Then we cruise to Kom Ombo to visit the Temple shared by the Gods Sobek & Haroeris. Overnight in Aswan

DAY 6, Thurs: ASWAN.
Today we visit the impressive Aswan High Dam and its huge lake, and the Temple of Philae. After lunch, we sail by ‘felucca’ a traditional Nile sailing boat, to view Kitcheners Island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Overnight in Aswan

DAY 7, Fri: ASWAN - CAIRO.
Morning optional excursion to the stunning Abu Simbel Temples. After, we will be transferred to Aswan airport for our flight back to Cairo where we will be met and escorted to the hotel. The balance of the day is free. Overnight at hotel in Cairo.

DAY 8, Sat: CAIRO - AMMAN.
Free day in Cairo with optional extra day in Cairo with sightseeing. Transfer to the Cairo airport for the flight to Amman. Transfer from the hotel to Cairo airport for final departure. Meet at Amman International Airport, and transfer to hotel of choice.

DAY 9, Sun: 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 10, Mon: PETRA.
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, guests would head back to Amman via desert way for over night at Amman Hotel.

DAY 11, Tue: AMMAN.
Transfer to Amman International Airport, and assistance with departure formalities.

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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 airport transfers.
-	All sightseeing tours as stated in the itinerary.
-	Transportation in private AC chauffeur driven vehicle.
-	Service of one English-speaking Egyptologist during sightseeing tours.
-	Domestic Air Fare for Cairo – Aswan & Luxor Cairo.
-	Entrances at all sightseeing 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 Cairo - Amman.
-	Visas.

OPTIONAL TOURS:
CAIRO:		(All prices are per person)*
-	Extra Night Intercontinental Pyramids:	$65
-	Memphis/ Sakkara Full Day Tour:	$110
-	Citadel/ Mosque/ Bazaar Half Day Tour:	$55
-	Coptic Cairo Half Day:	$50
-	Pharonic Village Half Day Tour:	$50
-	Alexandria Full Day Tour:	$178
-	Sound & Light show at Pyramids:	$60

LUXOR:
-	Sound & Light show at Karnak Temple:	$40
-	Hot Air Balloon Ride over Valley of Kings:	$190

ASWAN:
-	Sound and Light show at Philae Temple:	$50
-	Abu Simbel Excursion:	$275
	* All prices are per person and based on Minimum of 2 persons.

(Small Group Guaranteed Departure)

Guaranteed departure every Saturday with min 2 people.

Tour Length			10 Nights/ 11 Days.
Visit			(Arrive) Cairo - Pyramids Area \| Aswan – Luxor Cruise \| Edfu \| Kom Ombo - Aswan \| Cairo - Amman \| Petra \| Amman (Depart)
Prices			Starting At US $ 1948* Only.
Dates			Check Dates below.

Place Covered	Night/s	Superior Hotels
Cairo - Pyramids Area	02 Nights	Intercontinental Pyramids
Aswan – Luxor Cruise	04 Nights	TiYI Cruise
Cairo	01 Night	Intercontinental Pyramids
Amman	03 Nights	Golden Tulip Amman

(If the above mentioned hotel is not available we will provide similar alternate).

TOUR DATES and PRICES:
* Per person on twin sharing
May and June 2009
Price per person based on twin share:	$1948 USD
Single Supplement:	$984 USD

July, August and September 2009
Price per person based on twin share:	$1988 USD
Single Supplement:	$773 USD

Guaranteed departure every Saturday with min 2 people.
* Prices are Based on Per Person on Twin Share Basis.