Egypt
and Petra
Private 7-day trip

We
have even included all the tipping, to your drivers, porters, and guides,
no hidden charges, no additional tax.
You couldn't squeeze more adventure into a 7-day journey: Cairo and Luxor,
and a trek to the mysterious ruins of Petra in Jordan. Tour starts daily
in Cairo .
Add Syria Magic of the
Arabian Empire : Syria, Jordan & Egypt . Compare
with the one week cruise version.,
add Alexandria
.
DAY 1
- CAIRO
Our staff meets you at the airport and escorts you to your hotel. Transfers
are always in a private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur.
Visa
will be issued upon arrival. As you exit
the gate, you will pass through a door or two , down some stairs , then
walk for 2-5 minutes , until you pass the duty free shops, at the end
of a wide corridor , you will see the security officers. There you will
be met by a local representative, who will be holding a sign with the
name you prefer to use for the sign .
Our local representative will then take your passport to obtain a stamp
from the cashier / bank window and escort you to speak with the passport
officer. He will escort you through another last check on your passport
as you exit the passport control, into customs area, he will assist you
in collecting your luggage and clearing customs . After exiting the terminal,
our local representative will escort you (private vehicle) to the hotel
DAY 2
- CAIRO (BLD)
Always touring in a private air-conditioned vehicle, with a private Egyptologist
in Egypt and a private chauffeur.
We start with the best of Cairo: the Egyptian Museum, including the
Mummies room, and King Tut's gold treasure room , Citadel of Saladin and
its Alabaster Mosque. After lunch at Hadaik El-Azhar or
Naguib Mahfouz Restaurant, we walk the narrow streets
of Old Cairo, once a Roman fort, later the Jewish Quarter, then the
Coptic Christian Quarter. We visit the Coptic churches
of Abu Serghius and Al Molaka, the Coptic Museum,
and Ben Ezra synagogue. Finally, we wander through the
alleys of Khan el-Khalili bazaar in search of souvenirs. Dinner is included
at La Bodega restaurant.
DAY 3
- CAIRO (BLD)
Always touring in a private air-conditioned vehicle, with a private
Egyptologist in Egypt and a private chauffeur.
In the morning, we visit the majestic pyramids of Giza, Cheops Royal
Barge Museum , the Valley Temple and the timeless Sphinx. After lunch
at the Mena House , we drive to Dahshour, the newly opened pyramid field
south of Cairo. We visit several ancient structures, including the great
pyramid built by Senfru, father of Cheops. We visit the great pyramid
of Senfru, father of Cheops, and other structure:
The
"Discovery" of Dahshour:
For almost half a century, the great field of huge pyramids near the desert
village of Dahshour, 25 miles south of Cairo, has been off limits to the
public. Confined within the perimeter of a military base were many pyramids,
including the great 4500-year-old pyramid built by Senfru, father of Cheops.
Senfru's pyramid, the largest in Egypt until his son built Giza's Great
Pyramid, is rhomboidal in shape: it tapers more distinctly on its upper
half. All the pyramids were coated in thick plaster at one time. Most
have lost these protective, decorative sheaths, but Senfru's--miraculously--is
still in place.
Dinner
is included at a local home:
Meet the locals, you may wish to bring token gifts to exchange with the
host family ( T shirt , small souvenirs of your home town): This evening
we'll venture where few ordinary visitors ever tread . . . right into
the homes of some of the people of Cairo l! You'll be invited to a family
dinner, and while you enjoy wholesome home-cooked specialties, you'll
learn about and appreciate the outlook, aspirations, and way of life of
your hosts. Be assured, as curious as you may be about your new friends,
they're sure to have questions about your own background. Once the ice
is broken, you'll enjoy a lively evening, and find that you have more
in common than you ever suspected. Of course, you may enjoy dinner in
a quiet evening with your travel companions, by letting us know your preferences.
DAY 4
- LUXOR (BL)
Very early morning breakfast before we head for the airport and fly
to Luxor , air fare is included in our rate in economy class, tax included
. Upon arrival, we proceed to cross the
Nile to visit the Valley of the Kings and the Colossi of
Memnon. After lunch in Luxor, we tour the Great
Temple of Amon at Karnak, and visit the Sacred Lake
and red granite quarries with their unfinished obelisk. We have
a quick look at the great temple of Amon Ra at Luxor on our way to the
airport for our flight back to Cairo, and our hotel.
Always touring
in a private air-conditioned vehicle, with a private Egyptologist in Egypt
and a private chauffeur.
DAY 5
- Cairo -Amman - Petra (BLD)
Our local rep. escorts you to the airport for your flight to Amman.
Air fare is included in economy class , tax included .
Upon arrival, our local rep. will assist with your visa ( visa fee is
included for a limited number of nationalities, such as USA , Canadians,
Australian, NZ, EU, Japanese etc )
From the airport , your private guide and private chauffeur will escort
you south to Petra and your hotel . Lunch is included in route. Transfers
are always in a private air-conditioned vehicle, and a private chauffeur.
In the
evening we will call on you for a unique experience :
Dine as a local : The Petra Kitchen is a delightful way to round out your
Jordan travel experiences. Like any home kitchen, The Petra Kitchen is
a relaxed, informal atmosphere where you’ll gather to prepare an evening
meal, working alongside local women under the supervision of our chef.
Each evening meal includes soup, cold and hot mezza ( appetizers ) and
salads, and a main course—all typical Jordanian dishes. You will have
get an inside glimpse of the secrets behind the famous regional cuisine
of the Levant.
The Petra
Kitchen offers an evening of learning, fun and a very special dining experience,
with each dish gaining the special flavor of a reward well-earned. Great
care has been taken to make The Petra Kitchen a truly Jordanian experience—right
down to the furnishings, all crafted in Jordan, the tableware, all produced
by the Iraq al Amir Women’s Co-operative, and the aprons and table linens,
all hand-embroidered by the Jordan River Foundation.
Tour experience
tonight includes the cuisine course, meal and all non-alcoholic beverages
as well as take-home recipes for all dishes prepared that evening.
DAY 06
- PETRA- Amman (BD)
We'll spend the entire day at Petra, the stunning desert city hewn by
the Nabateans
from solid cliffs of pink and violet sandstone. Petra was known in
the bible as Sela, and rediscovered only in 1812. You'll
feel like Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark
as you penetrate into the city through a narrow
sandstone gorge, the Siq, and wander among the Temple of the Winged
Lion, tombs, Roman theater, and the imposing treasury.
Late afternoon we head back to Amman and your hotel. Evening dinner &
folk show
Always
touring in a private air-conditioned vehicle, with a private guide, and
a private chauffeur.
DAY 07
- DEPARTURE FOR HOME (B)
Our local rep. escorts you to the airport of Amman for your flight home.
Departure tax is included.
Transfers
are always in a private air-conditioned vehicle, and a private chauffeur.
RATES
are per person in USD $
| |
Deluxe |
First
Class |
| In
Triple Occupancy |
US$
2450.00 |
US$
2170.00 |
| In
Double Occupancy |
US$
2525.00 |
US$
2250.00 |
| In
Single Occupancy |
US$
3590.00 |
US$
3190.00 |
Easter,Christmas&
New Year's : 15% supplement will apply.
Visa
for Egypt & Jordan is included on a complimentary basis (Only for:
Australian, NZ, EU , American, and Japanese passports),
must have a passport that is valid at least for
6 month at the time you land in Cairo.
Inclusions:
- All
transfers in Egypt and Jordan, always on a private basis, private chauffeur,
private air-conditioned vehicle .
- Hotel
accommodation.
- Meals
as listed: b:American or Buffet breakfast. L/D: pre set menu lunch/dinner.
- Guided
sightseeing as indicated including all entrance fees.
- Domestic
air within Egypt in economy class .
- One
way : Air ticket Cairo / Amman. economy class. Tax included .
Not
Included :
- Beverages.
- Insurance
- International
air fare from/to your home country .
- Tips
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choices :
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