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Day 1. Arrival Cairo international airport
Meet and assist through visa and customs procedures. Transfer to our hotel. Check-in for dinner and overnight.
Day 2. Cairo - Louxor - Embarkation
Breakfast
Transfer to the airport for our 55 minutes flight to Luxor.
Upon arrival , we will cross to the west bank where we will visit the valley of the kings, the temple of Hatshepsut and the colossi of Memnon.
Embarkation on board of our 5* ship for lunch.
Rest a bit. Late afternoon we will visit the temple of Luxor while illuminated . stroll through the city corniche . back to our ship for dinner and overnight.
DAY 3. Cruise
Breakfast
Visit the temples of Karnak before we return back to our ship for sailing to Edfu via Esna lock.
Lunch on board while sailing and enjoying the beautiful intact scenery. Dinner and overnight in Edfu.
DAY 4. Cruise
Breakfast
Visit to the temple of Edfu by a horse-carriage.
Continue sailing to Kom Umbo, lunch on board.
Arrival Kom Umbo. Visit to the beautiful temple dedicated to the two shared Gods Sobek and Harories.
Back to our ship and sailing to Aswan.
Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 5. Cruise
Breakfast
Free morning ( possibility to arrange an optional trip driving through the beautiful Nubian desert to the city of Abu
Simbel.
After a breath-taking view of the most beautiful temples in Egypt, Neferatri and Ram ses that were saved by the UNESCO, we will drive back to Aswan… Lunch on board.
Pm a felucca ride around the lofty Nile and viewing the Agha Khan mausoleum.
Dinner and overnight on board of your ship.
DAY 6. Cruise - Desembarkation - Flight to Cairo
Breakfast.
Disembarkation and a visit to the unfinished obelisk, the Philae temple that witnessed the legend of Isis and Osiris as well as the high Dam that saved Egypt from draught .
Stroll through the city corniche until we fly back to Cairo.
Upon arrival, we will arrange a stroll through the Turkish style bazzars of Khan el Khalili. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 7. Cairo
Breakfast and enjoy a short ride to Memphis , Founded around 3,100 BC, Memphis is the legendary city of Menes, the King who united Upper and Lower Egypt. From a Biblical perspective, Memphis is most likely where Abraham lied to Pharaoh about his wife Sarah being his sister and where Joseph served as second in command. While in Memphis we will view a very large and well preserved statue of Ramses II.
Next is Sakkara, which is one of the most extensive archaeological sites in Egypt! Sakkara is dominated by the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, dating back to 2700 BC. It is one of the oldest stone structures in the world!
Enjoy a stop to see how local Egyptian carpets are made before a short drive to our hotel for dinner and overnight
DAY 8. Cairo
Breakfast
An included visit to the Egyptian museum which is the home of the Boy-King Tut with his achievements and treasures displayed.
After a short optional lunch break, we travel to ancient Egypt with a full day of touring to the wonders of the ancient world, some of which date back to 1000+ years prior to Abraham. We spend time at one of the seven wonders of the world- the pyramids. Cheops, with an original height of 496 feet, is the most colossal pyramid ever built.
Stop by a papyrus factory before we do a panoramic view of Cairo. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
DAY 9. Cairo - Amman - Wadi Rum
Breakfast
Transfer to the airport for our flight to Amman. Meet and assist by Our Representative (English Speaking). Arrival in Amman at 10:00 AM as agreed :
Travel by bus from Amman to Wadi Rum (approx. 4-5 hours drive).
Envoy scenic views of the Jordanian countryside. Arrival at Wadi Rum and check into your desert camp. Welcome drink and orientation about the camp facilities.
Optional Activities at additional fees :
Explore the stunning desert landscapes on foot or enjoy a short camel ride. Expérience the sunset by jeep tour the unique rock formations.
Dinner. Traditional Bedouin dinner served at the camp. Accommodation: Overnight in a desert camp in Wadi Rum
DAY 10. Wadi Rum – Petra
Morning. Breakfast at the camp
Départ for a jeep tour in Wadi Rum (approx. 2 hours).
Visit the key sites such as Lawrence’s Spring, Khazali Canyon, and the Seven Pillars of Wisdom. Late Morning : Return to the camp for checkout.
Transfer to Petra (approx. 1.5-2 hours drive). Arrival at Petra. Check into your hotel near Petra.
Afternoon : Visiting the city of Petra. “Rosy the city shimmers in the morning sun. Inlet to Petra can be found by a winding, narrow gorge, the Siq km largen 1.The walls are high in the 100 meters. After walking through the Siq, you see the treasure house, the most famous monument Petra. Seine 40mhohe and 28m wide facade is carved directly into the rock. The 2000 year old city of the Nabataeans is one of the most important monuments of humanity.
Enter through the Siq, a narrow gorge, leading to the iconic Treasury (Khazneh). Explore others important monuments like the Roman Theater and Royal Tombs.
Evening : Envoy dinner at your hotel.
Optional Activities at additional fees : Attend the Petra by Night experience (available certain nights).
Accommodation : Overnight in Petra.
DAY 11. Petra – Amman
Morning : Breakfast at the hotel.
Depart for Mount Nebo (approx. 1.5 hours drive).
Afternoon : Explore the mount Nebo (one of the most revered holy sites of Jordan and the place where Moses was buried. A small Byzantine church was built there by early Christians, which has been expanded into a vast complex. Visit the church and enjoy panoramic views of the Jordan Valley and Dead Sea. Furinghis visit to Jordan in 2000, the Late Pope John Paul II held a sermon here that was attended by some 20,000 faithfuls’.
Stop at Madaba to visit the famous mosaic map of the Holy Land. Along the 5,000-year-old Kings´ Highway, is one of the most memorable places in the Holy Land.
Depart for Amman (approx. 1 hour drive).
Evening : Arrival in Amman and check into your hotel. Free time for dinner and relaxation. Accommodation : Overnight in Amman.
DAY 12. Amman. Departure
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for your departure flight.
