Egypt and Jordan in Depth
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19 Days (Escorted / Deluxe)
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Cairo
- Abu Simbel - Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Luxor
Amman
- Jarash - Maadaba - Mont. Nebo - Kerak - Dead Sea - Petra
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Majestic -All inclusive Tour- |
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DAY 01 |
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Depart
USA .meals,drinks and in-flight entertainment . |
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DAY 02 |
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Arrive
Cairo Global Gate Vacations meets you on your arrival in
Cairo and transfers you to your hotel Le Meridien
Pyramids. The remainder of your day is at leisure to
discover the amazing contrasts of ancient and modern
Cairo. |
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DAY 03 |
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After
breakfast, drive to Memphis on the edge of the Western
Desert, the capital of the ancient kingdom, and one of the
most important cities throughout the history of ancient
Egypt. From here we drive to Sakkara, the vast necropolis
of ancient Memphis. PM Drive to the Pyramids of Giza. Cheop's
Pyramids, the largest of the three, was built in the 3rd
Dynasty about 2690 BC, and is one of the seven wonders of
the ancient world. In front of the Pyramids of Chephren,
we find the Sphinx carved from a single piece of stone.
It is a lion with a pharaoh's head thought to be a
portrait of the Pharaoh Chephren.Camel Ride is
included.Later transfer back to your hotel for an
overnight. (B,L) |
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DAY 04 |
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After breakfast ,
transfer to Cairo airport for your flight from Cairo to
Aswan (possibility of an optional excursion to the
mighty temple of Abu simbel by plane before starting
your nile river cruise)(235$). Upon arrival at Aswan
Airport, you will be met and transferred to embark your
cruise ship. Later you will visit by "felucca" the
Elephantine Island. Lunch and Dinner. Overnight on
board ship. (B,L,D)
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DAY 05 |
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Breakfast, then visit the Unfinished Obelisk in the
ancient granite quarries, and the High Dam. Lunch, then
cruise to Kom-Ombo. Visit the Ptolemaic Temple of
Kom-Ombo, which was dedicated to two gods: the Crocodile
God Sobek and the Falcon-Headed god Haroeris. Sail to
Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board. (B,L,D) |
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DAY 06 |
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Breakfast, then visit the Temples of Horus (237 BC), the
best preserved Egyptian temple in existence. Lunch. Sail
to Esna and visit the Temple of Khnum. Continue to Luxor.
Dinner and overnight on board ship. (B,L,D) |
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DAY 07 |
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Breakfast, then cross the Nile to visit the necropolis of
ancient Thebes. Explore the Valleys of the Kings and
Queens where tombs of 64 Pharaohs and 57 Queens have been
discovered, and enter some of the most important burials.
Visit the temple of Queen Hatshipsut and the Colossi of
Memnon. Lunch. Afternoon visit the Temple of Karnak,
which took over 1500 years to build and is considered the
world's largest religious complex. Then visit to the
Temple of Luxor, which was started by Amenhotep III, and
completed by Ramses II. Dinner on board ship. (B,L,D) |
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DAY 08 |
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Breakfast, then disembark your cruise ship, where you will
be met and transferred to the Winter Palace Hotel. Later
you will be met by our guide and start your tour visiting
the Tomb of the Nobles, the King Tut Tomb, the Seti First
Tomb and Madinet Habut. Transfer back to your
hotel. Return to your hotel for an overnight. (B) |
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DAY 09 |
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Breakfast, visit the Luxor Museum. PM You will be met and
transferred to Luxor Airport for your flight back to
Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be met and
transferred to your hotel. The luxurious Grand Hyatt
Hotel. overnight. (B) |
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DAY 10 |
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As you
walk the streets of Old Cairo this morning, notice a
variety of religious influences in the Mohammed Ali
Mosque, Salahedin Citadel, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, and one
of the renowned Coptic churches. You'll enjoy a memorable
shopping experience this afternoon at the notorious bazaar
of Khan el Khalili, one of the largest bazaars in the
Middle East. Sharpen your bargaining skills as you wander
this maze of streets filled with jewelry, carpets,
leather, and antiques. This evening, admire your new
treasures and relax as you watch the legendary waters roll
past from your Nile-view room at the Grand Hyatt Hotel(BL)
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DAY 11 |
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After
breakfast ,today at leisure to discover cairo on your own
or enjoy full day tour to alexandria EGYPT's second
largest city & main port founded by Alexander the great in
331 bc , explore the well preserved ruins of the roman
amphitheater , continue to alexandria library ,the greco
roman museum , kayetbay citadel , the montazah gardens
including the palace of king FAROUK last king of the
former royal family of EGYPT lunch included(135$)
Return
to your hotel in Cairo (B,L) |
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DAY 12 |
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After
breakfast ,This morning to visit the Egyptian Museum.
With the guidance of an Egyptologist, explore an
enormous collection of over 100,000 items including the
treasures of Tutankhamon's tomb, mummies ranging from
the 18th to the 20th Dynasties, and artifacts from
ancient royal palaces. Gain an understanding of this
timeless society through the everyday trinkets and tools
of Egypt's earliest citizens. (Lunch included) and (BL)
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DAY 13 |
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Breakfast and morning at leisure for last minute
shopping. Overnight at your hotel. (B)
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DAY 14 |
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Breakfast, then you will be met by our representative
and transferred to Cairo Airport, where you will be
helped with your check-in and immigration formalities
for your flight to Amman. Arrive Amman Queen Alia
Airport where you will be met by our representative,
assisted and transferred to your hotel. The Meridien
Hotel for overnight. (B,D)
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DAY 15 |
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Breakfast, then drive north for a full day tour to three
of Jordan's most historical sites: Jerash, Ajlun and
Umm Qeis. You will start in the biblical land of Gilead
(Jerash). This is one of the finest preserved
Greco-Roman cities, which the Hellenistic forces of
Alexander the Great called Antioch on the Chrisorhoas.
It is one of the best preserved cities of the decapolis.
Within its intact towered city walls, are colonnaded
streets, three theaters, several baths, two temples,
plazas, fountains and many other public spaces that
formed the typical wealthy provincial Roman town. From
the Byzantine period, Jerash has at least 15 churches
with sparkling mosaics. Back to the hotel for an
overnight. (B,L)
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DAY 16 |
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After
an early breakfast, drive south, via the King's Highway,
on your way to what is rightly called "The 8th Wonder of
the Ancient World": Petra. As you pass south of Amman
through the Old Ammonite Kingdom, we reach Madaba, with
one of the best preserved collections of early Christian
Byzantine mosaics from the 4th to the 7th centuries AD.
Ten minutes east of Madaba, is Mt. Nebo, with its
commanding view of the Dead Sea and the Jordan Valley.
It is the same spot where Moses is thought to have
looked out over the Holy Land. Continue to the massive
crusader fortress of Kerak, with its labyrinth of
underground galleries, rooms and secret passages. It's
thick defensive walls are pierced by narrow slits, where
the crusader's archers held out in vain for over 1000
years. Continue to Petra. Overnight at Movenpick
Hotel. (B,D)
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DAY 17 |
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After
breakfast, start your full day tour is the rose red city
of Petra, the wondrous, rock-carved Nabatean capital.
From that same well-secured spot, the Nabatean Arab
kingdom controlled one of the greatest international
trade routes of the ancient world, the fabled "Spice and
Incense Route", which linked China, India and Southern
Arabia with rich markets of Greece, Rome and the
Mediterranean world. For approximately 500 years,
between the 3rd century BC and the 2nd century AD, the
Nabateans carved a fabulous city out of the rose red
rock, of which over 800 individual monuments and tombs
can still be appreciated today. Overnight at your
hotel. (B,L)
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DAY 18 |
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Breakfast, and a day at leisure. Overnight at your
hotel. (B)
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DAY 19 |
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Breakfast, then you will bemet by our representative and
transferred to Amman Airport, where you will be helped
with your check-in and immigration formalities for your
homebound flight (B)
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TOUR FEATURES |
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Scheduled transatlantic flight (round trip ticket
NYC/Cairo-Amman/NYC) For supplements from other US
gateways (please refer to our reservation department)
(Air & land prices) |
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Intra-egypt flights from Cairo to Aswan and from Luxor
to Cairo (Air & land prices) |
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Flight
Cairo - Amman |
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Deluxe
05 stars Le
Meridien Pyramids Hotel |
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Deluxe
05 stars Grand
Hyatt Cairo |
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Deluxe
05 stars Sonesta
Nile Cruise |
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Deluxe
05 stars Le
Meridien Amman |
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Deluxe
05 stars Movenpick
Petra |
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Luxury touring cars (private) for you |
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Sightseeing as per itinerary with all Entrance fees to
all sites , temples and museums |
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All
transfers in Cairo, Aswan , Luxor , Amman , Petra (Air &
land prices) |
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Ride
Camel included |
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Professional
tour directors escort you |
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35
meals |
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2011 / 2012 and 2013
Egypt and Jordan in Depth 19 Days
Prices are Valid for the period
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land
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air &
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JUN 28 |
DEC
10 |
4445 |
5545 |
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DEC
11 |
DEC
11 |
4675 |
5775 |
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DEC
12 |
DEC
27 |
4845 |
5945 |
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(XMASS&NEW YEAR GALA
DINNER MAY APPLY) 2012 |
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JAN
03 |
FEB
28 |
4145 |
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MAR
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MAR
31 |
4545 |
5645 |
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APR
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JUN
30 |
4675 |
5775 |
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JUL
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SEP
30 |
4875 |
5975 |
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OCT
01 |
DEC
06 |
4445 |
5445 |
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DEC
07 |
DEC15 |
4845 |
5845 |
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DEC
16 |
DEC 30 |
4995 |
5955 |
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(XMASS
&NEW YEAR GALA DINNER MAY APPLY) 2013 |
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DEC
31 |
FEB
28 |
4355 |
5545 |
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Notes
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*This Tour is operated daily all the year round
*Tour is Private for you That means "You will
have your own Car,Guide & Driver all the way"
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The
modern metropolis of Cairo pulses with activity, yet the
past is so close by. The great Pyramids of Giza and Memphis
are all within easy reach. Inside the city the
world-renowned Egyptian Museum allows a glimpse of the rich
heritage of this land. Whether exploring the ancient or
living the present, Cairo will leave you with an impression
of excitement & awe.
Cairo is
Egypt’s capital city, and with over 16 million inhabitants, it
ranks as one of the largest cities in Africa. This city of
contradictions will enthrall you with its ageless charm. The
ancient and the modern co-exist in surprising harmony, and the
hospitality and friendliness of its people will set you at ease.
Historic Cairo includes the wonders of the pharoahs, as well as a
religious heritage embodied in the numerous jewish, coptic and
islamic monuments that abound.
The
southeastern city of Luxor is home to some of the most
remarkable ancient monuments in all of Egypt. The vast
Karnak Temple Complex, ancient religious and educational
center, is one of the most spectacular examples. There is
also the Valley of Kings, where the famous tomb of King
Tutankhamun was found, and the Valley of Queens, final
resting place of Queen Nefertari. In addition to the
splendor of its museums and ancient temples, Luxor is also
the perfect location to embark on a Nile Cruise.
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southern city of Aswan is one of Egypt’s most important
attractions. It is one of the sunniest cities in the
country, small enough to walk through and enjoys an ideal
location on the bank of the beautiful Nile River. Close at
hand is Elephantine Island with its pre-dynastic ruins, and
Kitchener’s Island, home to a lush tropical garden full of
exotic plants and flowers. Aswan is the perfect spot to
embark on a Nile cruise or simply enjoy the river views from
the comfort of your hotel.
Petra (from
the Greek, meaning 'rock') lies in a great rift valley east of
Wadi 'Araba in Jordan about 80 kilometers south of the Dead Sea.
It came into prominence in the late first century BCE (BC)
through the success of the spice trade. The city was the
principal city of ancient Nabataea and was famous above all for
two things: its trade and its hydraulic engineering systems. It
was locally autonomous until the reign of Trajan, but it
flourished under Roman rule. The town grew up around its
Colonnaded Street in the first century CE (AD) and by the
mid-first century had witnessed rapid urbanization. Following
the flow of the Wadi Musa, the city-center was laid out on
either sides of the Colonnaded Street on an elongated plan
between the theater in the east and the Qasr al-Bint in the
west. The quarries were probably opened in this period, and
there followed virtually continuous building through the first
and second centuries CE.
According to
tradition, in ca. 1200 BCE, the Petra area (but not necessarily
the site itself) was populated by Edomites and the area was
known as Edom ("red"). Before the Israelite incursions, the
Edomites controlled the trade routes from Arabia in the south to
Damascus in the north. Little is known about the Edomites at
Petra itself, but as a people they were known for their wisdom,
their writing, their textile industry, the excellence and
fineness of their ceramics, and their skilled metal working.
The next
chapter of history belongs to the Persian period, and it is
posited that during this time the Nabataeans migrated into Edom,
forcing the Edomites to move into southern Palestine. But little
is known about Petra proper until about 312 BC by which time the
Nabataeans, one of many Arab tribes, occupied it and made it the
capital of their kingdom. At this time, during the Hellenistic
rule of the Seleucids, and later, the Ptolemies, the whole area
flourished with increased trade and the establishment of new
towns such as Philadelphia (Rabbath 'Ammon, modern Amman) and
Gerasa (modern Jerash). Infighting between the Seleucids and
Ptolemies allowed the Nabataeans to gain control over the
caravan routes between Arabia and Syria. Although there were
struggles between the Jewish Maccabeans and the Seleucid
overlords, Nabataean trade continued.
With
Nabataean rule, Petra became the center for a spice trade that
extended from Arabia to Aqaba and Petra, and onward either to
Gaza in the northwest, or to the north through Amman to Bostra,
Damascus, and finally on to Palmyra and the Syrian Desert.
Nabataean Classical monuments reflect the international
character of the Nabataean economy through their combination of
native tradition and the classical spirit.
But among the
most remarkable of all Nabataean achievements is the hydraulic
engineering systems they developed including water conservation
systems and the dams that were constructed to divert the rush of
swollen winter waters that create flash floods.
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