APT Tours – 19 days Majesty of Egypt and Jordan Tour 2010 – 2011
For many, travelling to Egypt is a chance to fulfil a lifelong dream of seeing the famed pyramids.
Visit the must-see sights, such as the Pyramids of Giza – one of the Seven Wonders of the World – the Valley of the Kings,
and the temples of Karnak, Luxor and Abu Simbel.
And, as a superb complement to your Egyptian adventure,
you’ll also spend four nights relaxing aboard the luxurious Moon Goddess as you cruise down the mighty Nile River.
In the neighbouring country of Jordan, the ancient Nabataean city of Petra awaits, as do the ruins of Roman civilisation in Jerash and Amman.
The naturally carved landscape of Wadi Rum is a sight to behold,
while a swim in the Dead Sea is surely one of the most iconic travel experiences the world has to offer.
Itinerary
| Day 1. Arrive CairoBe met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight meet your fellow travellers and your Egyptologist, who will also be your personal Tour Director, at a Welcome Reception. Stay: Cairo, Fairmont Heliopolis and Towers |
| Day 2. AlexandriaTravel to Alexandria, which was built in 332 BC by Alexander the Great. See the ancient catacombs, a huge Egyptian burial site. Next visit the pink granite Pompey’s Pillar, then head to the Bibliotheca (library). Check in, then enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Two Night Stay: Sofitel Cecil Alexandria |
| Day 3. AlexandriaThis morning, visit the Roman Amphitheatre then stop at the office of former King Farouk for light refreshments and a brief tour. Spend time at the Montazah Summer Palace gardens. Travel the Corniche to Qaitbay Citadel, a stronghold overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Enjoy a free afternoon. |
| Day 4. Alexandria, El Alamein, CairoToday, travel to the port town of El Alamein. The battle of El Alamein was seen as one of the decisive victories of World War II. See the 9th Division Australian Army Memorial and Commonwealth War Cemetery. Visit the war museum and learn about this important campaign. Return to Cairo for dinner at a local restaurant. Two Night Stay: Cairo, Sofitel El Gezirah |
| Day 5. CairoToday’s touring in Cairo takes in the Old City of Cairo, the Citadel of Saladin, Khan el-Khalili Bazaar and the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, which contains the treasures of King Tutankhamun. |
| Day 6. Cairo, Abu Simbel, Aswan, Embark ShipThis morning board your included flight to Abu Simbel. See the temples of Ramesses II and his beloved Nefertari. Then join your included flight from Abu Simbel to Aswan and board the Moon Goddess. After lunch, sail the Nile on a felucca and see the Mausoleum of the Aga Khan, the Botanical Gardens and more. Tonight enjoy dinner on board as well as the Nubian Cultural Show. Four Night Stay: Moon Goddess |
| Day 7. Aswan, Kom OmboStart today at the Aswan High Dam and see the Russian friendship monument then visit the unfinished obelisk. Next, take a small boat to Philae Temple. During lunch, cruise to the Temple of Kom Ombo. Tonight join the Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Party. |
| Day 8. EdfuThis morning after breakfast in Edfu, ride in a horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, Egypt’s best-preserved temple. This afternoon your ship will cruise north, taking in the best views of the Nile Valley. Tonight, participate in our Galabya Party. |
| Day 9. Luxor, Karnak TempleThis morning perhaps go hot air ballooning over the East Bank (weather permitting, own expense). Later in the day, visit the Karnak Temple complex then continue to the banks of the Nile and Luxor Temples. This complex has been home to three different religions over the centuries. |
| Day 10. Disembark Ship, Luxor, Valley of the KingsTravel to the Valley of the Kings and discover the tombs of the pharaohs. Visit the Valley of the Queens, Deir-el-Bahari and Queen Hatshepsut’s temple. Stop at the Colossi of Memnon. Check in to your hotel and tonight take a horse-drawn carriage ride to Karnak for the Sound and Light Show. Stay: Luxor, Sofitel Winter Palace |
| Day 11. Luxor, CarioToday transfer to the airport for your included flight back to Cairo. On arrival here, the afternoon is yours to spend at leisure to enjoy the surrounds of your opulent hotel, located close to the pyramids. Two Night Stay: Cairo, Mena House Oberoi |
| Day 12. Great Pyramid of Giza, Memphis, SakkaraVisit the Great Pyramid and the Great Sphinx of Giza. Perhaps ride a camel across the Giza Plateau. Visit Memphis, Egypt’s first capital. See the statue of Ramesses II then drive to Sakkara to see the first pyramid. Tonight enjoy a dinner cruise on the Nile. |
| Day 13. Cairo, AmmanTransfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Amman (flight at own expense). On arrival, check in to your hotel then enjoy the evening at leisure. Two Night Stay: Le Méridien Amman |
| Day 14. AmmanToday, discover Amman. Explore the Roman Amphitheatre, then head to the Citadel and wander through the Archaeological Museum. Explore the Roman temples, Nymphaeum and the streets of Jerash. Tonight enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. |
| Day 15. Amman, PetraVisit the city of Madaba to see the oldest map of the holy land. Continue to Mt Nebo, the mountain from which Moses had his first and last view of the Promised Land. Explore the fortress of Kerak then head to Petra. After dinner, discover Petra by Night, with the path to the Siq lit by candles. Two Night Stay: Mövenpick Resort Petra |
| Day 16. PetraTake a Bedouin-horse and carriage ride. Then walk through the Siq into ancient Petra to see temples, tombs, theatres and more carved into the rocky landscape. |
| Day 17. Wadi Rum, Dead SeaExplore Little Petra, then join a two-hour jeep tour of Wadi Rum, the desert which enchanted Lawrence of Arabia with its startling colours and formations. Continue to the Dead Sea. Two Night Stay: Dead Sea, Kempinski Hotel Ishtar |
| Day 18. Dead SeaTravel to Bethany, recognised by the Vatican as the site of Jesus’ baptism. Later, swim and relax in the Dead Sea, one of the world’s saltiest bodies of water. Thanks to the water’s mineral content and the lack of pollens and allergens, the therapeutic benefits of your swim in the Dead Sea are undeniable. Tonight enjoy a delicious Farewell Dinner. |
| Day 19. Depart Dead SeaAfter breakfast transfer to Amman Airport for your flight. |
Departure Dates and Prices per Person Twin Share
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Start Date |
End Date |
Price per Person Twin |
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16 Sep 2010 |
4 Oct 2010 |
$6,695.00 |
|
23 Sep 2010 |
11 Oct 2010 |
$6,895.00 |
|
30 Sep 2010 |
18 Oct 2010 |
$6,895.00 |
|
7 Oct 2010 |
25 Oct 2010 |
$7,195.00 |
|
14 Oct 2010 |
1 Nov 2010 |
$7,195.00 |
|
21 Oct 2010 |
8 Nov 2010 |
$7,195.00 |
|
4 Nov 2010 |
22 Nov 2010 |
$7,195.00 |
|
11 Nov 2010 |
29 Nov 2010 |
$7,195.00 |
|
18 Nov 2010 |
6 Dec 2010 |
$7,195.00 |
|
2 Dec 2010 |
20 Dec 2010 |
$7,195.00 |
|
9 Dec 2010 |
27 Dec 2010 |
$7,195.00 |
|
16 Dec 2010 |
3 Jan 2011 |
$7,695.00 |
|
6 Jan 2011 |
24 Jan 2011 |
$7,195.00 |
|
13 Jan 2011 |
31 Jan 2011 |
$7,195.00 |
|
20 Jan 2011 |
7 Feb 2011 |
$7,195.00 |
|
27 Jan 2011 |
14 Feb 2011 |
$7,195.00 |
|
3 Feb 2011 |
21 Feb 2011 |
$7,195.00 |
|
10 Feb 2011 |
28 Feb 2011 |
$7,195.00 |
|
17 Feb 2011 |
7 Mar 2011 |
$7,195.00 |
|
24 Feb 2011 |
14 Mar 2011 |
$7,195.00 |
|
3 Mar 2011 |
21 Mar 2011 |
$7,295.00 |
|
10 Mar 2011 |
28 Mar 2011 |
$7,295.00 |
|
17 Mar 2011 |
4 Apr 2011 |
$7,295.00 |
|
24 Mar 2011 |
11 Apr 2011 |
$7,295.00 |
|
31 Mar 2011 |
18 Apr 2011 |
$7,295.00 |
|
7 Apr 2011 |
25 Apr 2011 |
$7,395.00 |
|
14 Apr 2011 |
2 May 2011 |
$7,895.00 |
|
28 Apr 2011 |
16 May 2011 |
$7,595.00 |
|
5 May 2011 |
23 May 2011 |
$6,995.00 |
All prices are displayed in Australian Dollars (AUD)