Jordan & Egypt: Petra to the Pyramids 2021
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- Explore biblical lands untouched by time from atop Mt. Nebo
- at sandstone Petra
- and in ancient Roman cities surrounding Jordan’s Dead Sea shores. Sail down the River Nile on a journey that spans 5
- 000 years of history in the world’s oldest civilization. Visit pyramids
- temples and tombs that speak volumes about the lives of Egyptian kings and queens
- traveling by felucca
- camel and small boat to places immortal and intriguing. And indulge in modern-day luxuries
- enriched by the past
- at premier hotels and resorts with views of the iconic sites you’ve dreamed of seeing. Explore the awe-inspiring wonders of ancient Jordan and Egypt on this 13-day journey from the Dead Sea to Cairo
- including a 3-night cruise on the Nile from Aswan to Luxor aboard a luxury riverboat. Begin in Amman
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- TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – A private tented dinner in the desert in Petra featuring traditional entertainment by sword dancers TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – An after-hours private visit to the Valley of the Kings and King Tutankhamun’s tomb Guided sightseeing to Jerash, Mt. Nebo and Madaba, thousands of years old Visit to Aswan Dam, spanning the Nile A 3-night Nile River cruise aboard Oberoi Zahra with included shore excursions to Egypt’s must-see sights A 4x4 adventure in the lunar landscapes of Wadi Rum
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LODGING : Kempinksi Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea
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