Taste of Egypt with Jordan
Overview
Highlights
- Welcome to Egypt
- Guided sightseeing, visit the Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza and Alabaster Sphinx , and the “Stairway to the Sky” at Sakkara
- See the treasures of Tutankhamun’s Tomb in the Egyptian Museum; see Saladin’s citadel and visit the Alabaster Mosque in Old Cairo; see the Hanging Church and Cairo’s oldest synagogue in Coptic Cairo
- Fly to Luxor; visit Luxor Temple, the Avenue of Sphinxes, monument of Karnak & Temple of Amun-Ra; live entertainment on board
- Valley of Kings, Valley of Queens, Deir El-Bahri, and the Colossi of Memnon
- Visit the Temple of Horus; lecture on board; visit the twin temples at Kom Ombo; galabeya party on board
- Sail by felucca to Kitchener Island; visit the Botanical Garden; live entertainment on board
- Excursion to the High Dam; cruise to Agilika; visit Temple of Isis and ancient granite quarries; fly to Cairo
- Guided Visit to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization; felucca ride; walk in the maze of shops at the famous bazaar
- Fly to Amman; free time
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Welcome to Cairo, “Mother of the World”
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Desert Sands and Secrets of the Sphinx
CLASSIC This morning take a close-up look at one of the World’s Seven Wonders and guardian of the great pyramids, the enigmatic Sphinx, and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Cheops, with an original height of 496 feet, is the mo...
Ancient Cairo, a Boy King, and the Christ Child
CLASSIC Enjoy a guided visit to the now-famous Tahrir Square and visit the Egyptian Museum*. Peruse King Tutankhamun’s fabulous treasures and many other priceless artifacts of ancient Egypt. CLASSIC Drive to wal...
The World’s Greatest Open-Air Museum
Fly 300 miles up the Nile Valley to Luxor to embark on your Nile River cruise.
CLASSIC See the stunning monuments of Luxor and Karnak, ancient cities whose combined populations swelled to more than one million. Walk am...
Royal Resting Places of Kings and Queens
CLASSIC Venture to the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens on the west bank of the Nile where generations of pharaohs and nobles were entombed in Cliffside crypts. See where 62 royal tombs have thus far been di...
Egyptian Gods of the River and Sky
CLASSIC This morning visit Edfu Temple, also known as the Temple of Horus with its menacing black stone statue of the falcon god. Enjoy a leisurely sail to Kom Ombo.
DISCOVERY Join an exclusive lecture on this ancient ...
Temples from Above and Islands Below
This morning, consider flying to Abu Simbel to join a Guided Optional Excursion of the huge massive sandstone temples (weather permitting).
CLASSIC Board a Felucca (traditional wooden sailing boat) and cross the blue...
Work in Progress and the Goddess Isis CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Excursion at to explore the Granite Quarries that supplied ancient Egypt with its hard stones for the pyramids in Giza. See the famous unfinished obelisk, still remaining in the quarry. CLASS...
Amazing Civilization and Marketplace Mazes CLASSIC Start the day with a guided tour of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. No visit would be complete without time to experience the Royal Mummies’ Hall, considered the crown jewel of the museum. CLASSIC T...
Welcome in Jordan
Flight to Amman, Jordan and enjoy free time in the capital city of Jordan before dinner at your hotel in Amman.
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CLASSIC Start the day with a city tour of Amman, which will take you to visit the citadel and Roman Theatre. Enjoy a walk at downtown, and see the old markets.
A motorcoach transfer will take you at Mt. Nebo CLASSIC Visit the alleged burial site of Moses a...
CLASSIC Enjoy a visit to the archaeological site of Petra. In the afternoon, depart for the Dead Sea for dinner at your hotel.
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CLASSIC This morning, join a visit to Jerash Ruins.
Transfer back to Dead Sea to enjoy free time and dinner at your hotel.
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Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Morning transfer to Amman airport in time for homebound flights.
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