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Jordan and Egypt

Jerash - The Temple of Artemis

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12 days from £2290

excluding international flights

DAY 1 – Arrival in Amman.

On arrival at Amman's Queen Alia Airport you will be met outside customs by a representative of World Discovery and taken by private car direct to your hotel. Recommended flight from London: bmi from London Heathrow (see below). If you are travelling from a country other than the UK we would be happy to give you guidance on your flight options.

DAY 2 – Amman, Jerash.

After a leisurely breakfast, your private guide will meet you and take you to the breathtaking ruins of Jerash [more].  Return to Amman for an afternoon at leisure.
Meals included: Full breakfast.

DAY 3 - The King's Highway to Petra.

Leave Amman this morning for a memorable journey along the scenic King's Highway, the main north-south trade route through Transjordan since prehistoric times. First stop is at Mount Nebo [more]. A short journey to the town of Madaba next takes you to the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George with its superb mosaic map of Palestine [more].Traversing the spectacular Wadi Mujib, often referred to as "Jordan's Grand Canyon", continue to the majestic Crusader castle of Kerak [more].As well as exploring this masterpiece of 12th century military architecture, you will have lunch in the town of Kerak before continuing south. In the late afternoon today's historic journey ends with arrival in Petra, the highlight of any visit to Jordan.
Meals included: Full breakfast, lunch.

DAY 4 - Petra.

A day to explore Petra, undoubtedly one of the world's great destinations [more].
Meals included: Full breakfast.

DAY 5 – Petra.  Return to Amman and fly to Cairo.

World Discovery will provide you with a special 2 day Petra entrance ticket so that you can return to the city for further exploration this morning if you wish at no extra cost. Alternatively we could arrange for you to visit Siq al-Berid, often referred to as 'Little Petra.  In the afternoon drive along the Desert Highway to Amman's Queen Alia Airport for the evening flight to Cairo. On arrival in Cairo you will be met in the baggage hall by our representative who will assist you through customs. You will then be taken by private car direct to your hotel.
Meals included: Full breakfast.

DAY 6 – Pyramids, Sphinx and Solar Boat Museum.

Morning visit to the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Solar Boat Museum [more]. The afternoon is free, with the option of visiting the site of ancient Memphis and the funerary complex of Zoser at Saqqara [more].  In the evening there is the option of attending the Sound and Light Performance at the Pyramids [more].
Meals included: Full breakfast.

DAY 7 – The Egyptian Museum.

Morning visit to the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities (pictured - mask of Tutankhamun) [more]. Return to your hotel in Giza for lunch, or you may choose to stay on in the city and enjoy one of 3 optional excursions in the Old City ofCairo:The Citadel of Saladin, Mosque of Mohamed Ali and the Khanal-Khalili bazaar [more], Islamic Cairo [more], or The Coptic Museum and the Gayer-Anderson House [more].
Meals included: Full breakfast.

DAY 8 – Fly to Luxor to join your Nile Cruise.  Western Thebes.

An early wake-up call and breakfast, followed by your private transfer to Cairo Airport for the flight to Luxor. On arrival you will be met and transferred direct to the M.S. Sun Ray in time for the morning visit to the magnificent archaeological remains of Western Thebes [more].  Return to your cruise ship for an afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Luxor.
Meals included: Full breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner.

DAY 9 - Luxor and Karnak Temples.

As ancient Thebes, Luxor was the capital of Egypt’s New Kingdom(1550-1069 BC) and has attracted tourists and travellers since Greek and Roman times with its incomparable wealth of monuments. In the morning there are included visits to the two great Pharaonic temples of the East Bank: Karnak and Luxor temples [more].  Drive to Esna to rejoin the M.S. Sun Ray and then sail to Edfu for overnight.
Meals included: Full breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner. 

DAY 10 - Edfu and Kom Ombo temples.  Sail to Aswan.

After breakfast step ashore to visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu [more]. Return to your cruise ship and sail to Kom Ombo [more]. Continue sailing to Awan, where the ship will moor for the night.
Meals included:Full breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner.

DAY 11 – Aswan High Dam and Philae.  Felucca Ride.

Aswan, gateway to Nubia, is situated downriver from the First Cataract on the Nile. It was here that the British built a dam between 1898 and 1902, but this was superseded by the Aswan High Dam, constructed by President Nasser in the 1960s, resulting in the creation of Lake Nasser, the largest artificial lake in the world. In the morning you will visit the city's highlights, including the Temple of Philae [more]. In the afternoon enjoy a late afternoon sail by felucca, the traditional Nile sailing boat.
Meals included: Full breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner.

DAY 12 – Fly back to Cairo to connect with your homeward flight.

Morning free, with the option of taking the optional excursion by air to the temples of Abu Simbel. In the afternoon fly back to Cairo to connect with your homeward flight.
Meals included: Full breakfast.

EXTEND YOUR STAY IN EGYPT

After your cruise, why not spend a few days in Aswan?

ASWAN, GATEWAY TO NUBIA

Aswan is the ideal place for a few days of relaxation at the end of your holiday, giving you time to reflect on the many wonders you have seen in your journey along the Nile. We recommend the excellent Movenpick Resort [more], located on Elephantine Island and offering a regular shuttle boat service to the Aswan corniche.  Prices from £30 to £65 per person per night (including full breakfast) according to season.

International Flights

We recommend the direct services of bmi from London Heathrow. Flights are daily throughout the year. Current timings (subject to possible change) are as follows:
Heathrow/Amman. Depart at 17.05; arrive Amman at 23.59
Cairo/Heathrow. Depart at 17.10; arrive Heathrow at 20.45

Jordan and Egypt (Tour Reference: WDJD009)
2010 Departures
Price per person based on a minimum of two persons travelling together:

Single Room Supplements on request.

The price includes:

• Hotel accommodation as listed above in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
• 11 full breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners as shown in the itinerary.
• Private transportation throughout with English-speaking drivers.
• Your own private English-speaking guides for included sightseeing in Jordan and in Cairo.  During the cruise you will join other passengers and have the services of the boat’s English-speaking guide.
• All sightseeing as shown (unless indicated as ‘optional’), including entrance fees. It is recommended that the optional excursion by air to Abu Simbel is booked prior to your departure from the UK (current price £160 per person). 

Not included in the price:

• International flights (see our recommendation above). We are happy to discuss the flights with you and give you further guidance.
• Optional sightseeing. The World Discovery representatives in Jordan and Egypt will be pleased to organise any additional sightseeing you may wish to include during your stay.
• International airport taxes.
• Tipping. We will be pleased to give guidance in this often sensitive matter
• A Jordanian Visa. This can be obtained before departure from theJordanian Embassy in London, or alternatively you can purchase the visa(current price JD10 or approximately £7.50) on arrival at Amman Airport (recommended).  Similarly, the Egyptian visa can be obtained on arrival at Cairo Airport (current price 15 US dollars.  No photographs or forms are needed in either case.

A deposit of £250 per person is required at the time of booking. The balance of the price for your travel arrangements must be paid at least 8 weeks before your departure date.