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Jordan Holidays - The Temple of Artemis, Jerash
| Amman | Amman Marriott | 2 nights |
| Petra | Petra Marriott | 2 nights |
| Cairo | Movenpick Pyramids | 3 nights |
| Nile Cruise | M.S. Sun Ray | 4 nights |
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12 days from £1970
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.
Your World Discovery Jordan holiday begins with a private guided visit to the breathtaking ruins of Jerash. 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. 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. Enjoy lunch at the excellent Haret Jdoudna Restaurant in Madaba before continuing south, traversing the spectacular Wadi Mujib, often referred to as "Jordan's Grand Canyon", to reach the majestic Crusader castle of Kerak, a masterpiece of 12th century military architecture. In the late afternoon today's historic journey ends with arrival in Petra, the highlight of your Jordan holiday. In the evening why not try your hand at cooking your very own Jordanian dinner at the Petra Kitchen? World Discovery can arrange this for you, including private transfers, for a price of £30 per person.
Meals included: Full breakfast, lunch.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT YOUR GUIDE: On the journey from Amman to Petra you will be visiting Mount Nebo, Madaba and Kerak. Your English-speaking driver will pay your entrance fees and can give you helpful information about the places you are visiting but he is NOT a guide. There is the possibility of having your own private guide accompany you on this journey and also continue as your guide in Petra, but this is an expensive option as, in accordance with Jordanian Tourism regulations, you must not only pay for the guide's services but also for his or her accommodation and meals during this period. Most passengers are happy to make the visits without a guide. Local guides may be available for hire on the spot but they cannot be pre-booked and are sometimes of poor quality. If you do wish to have a private guide travelling with you (days 3 to 5 inclusive), the supplement is £220 per person.
PETRA BY NIGHT
A magical experience not to be missed is an evening visit to Petra, when the rose-coloured rocks seem to glow from within, bathed in the light of more than 2,000 candles. World Discovery can pre-book Petra by Night for you and include the cost on your invoice.
DAY 4 - Petra.
A day to explore Petra, undoubtedly one of the world's great destinations.
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 by a representative of World Discovery who will organise your Egyptian visa and assist you through immigration and 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.
Your World Discovery Egypt guide will collect you after breakfast from your hotel and take you to the Pyramids of Giza, the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still intact today. Beside the Pyramids stands the legendary Sphinx,
one of the best known yet least understood monuments of ancient
history. An added bonus with World Discovery this morning is the
included entrance to the
Solar Boat Museum, located at the foot of the Great Pyramid of Cheops. The afternoon is free, with the option of visiting ancient Memphis and Saqqara,
the latter famous for its unique Step Pyramid, constructed in the 27th
century BC. In the evening there is the option of returning to the
Pyramids to watch the spectacular Sound and Light Performance.
Meals included: Full breakfast.
DAY 7 – The Egyptian Museum.
This morning journey with your private driver and guide into the centre of Cairo to visit the world-famous Museum of Egyptian Antiquities on Tahrir Square. Return to your hotel in Giza for lunch, or you may choose to stay on in the city with your driver and guide and enjoy one of 3 optional excursions in the Old City of Cairo:
The Citadel of Saladin, Mosque of Mohamed Ali and the Khanal-Khalili bazaar
Islamic Cairo, including Ibn Tulun Mosque and the Gayer-Anderson House
The Coptic Museum and the Gayer-Anderson House
The above optional excursions may be booked in advance if required and can be prepaid in the UK with your final invoice.
Meals included: Full breakfast.
STAY ON IN CAIRO
Cairo has so many sights
worth seeing, particularly in the Old City, that you may wish to
consider staying an extra day (or two!) in order to be able to fit in
all the places that interest you. We can also offer a full day
excursion from the capital to the Mediterranean port of Alexandria.
DAY 8 – Fly to Luxor to join your Nile Cruise. Karnak and Luxor Temples.
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 two great Pharaonic temples of the East Bank; the breathtaking Temple of Karnak, with its great Hypostyle Hall and Sacred Lake, and the smaller but arguably more elegant Temple of Luxor in the centre of town. Return to your cruise ship for an afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Luxor.
Meals included: Full breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner.
DAY 9 - Western Thebes. Sail to Edfu.
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 magnificent archaeological
remains of Western Thebes. You will visit the famous Valley of the Kings, followed by the less well known but very interesting Valley of the Queens. You will also visit
the monumental Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
at Deir el-Bahari before returning to your cruise ship. In the
afternoon sail via the Esna Lock to Edfu.After your visit return to the
boat and sail south on the Nile, via the Esna Lock, to Edfu.
Meals included: Full breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner.
DAY 10 - Edfu and Kom Ombo temples. Sail to Aswan.
Step ashore at Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus. Return to the M.S. Sun Ray and sail to Kom Ombo to visit the temple. Continue sailing to Aswan.
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. Enjoy a morning of
sightseeing in Aswan, beginning with the High Dam itself. Next, take a motor boat to visit the superb Temple of Philae on its island in the Nile (pictured), and then pay a brief visit to the Northern Quarries to view the Unfinished Obelisk. In the afternoon enjoy a felucca sail on the Nile. Overnight in Aswan.
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 Aswan, located on Elephantine Island and offering a regular shuttle boat service to the Aswan corniche.
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 17.25; arrive Heathrow at 20.50
Jordan Holidays: Jordan and Egypt (Tour Reference: WDJD009)
2012 Departures
Price per person based on a minimum of two persons travelling together:
| Departures on Mondays | Price |
| 2 Jan to 19 Mar; 9 to 23 Apr | £2350 |
| 26 Mar, 2 Apr | £2490 |
| 30 Apr to 27 Aug | £1970 |
| 3 Sep to 22 Oct; 26 Nov to 10 Dec | £2230 |
| 29 Oct to 19 Nov | £2350 |
| 17, 24, 31 Dec | £2650 |
Single Room Supplements on request.
The price includes:
- International Airfare between Amman and Cairo (DAY 5), including airport taxes.
- Hotel accommodation as listed above in twin-bedded or double rooms (please let us know which you prefer) 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 (Jerash and Petra) and in Cairo. Please see note about your Jordan guide at the end of DAY 3. 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 £170 per person).
- Your Egyptian visa. Our agents will organise this on your arrival at Cairo Airport (no forms or photos required).
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 the Jordanian Embassy in London, or alternatively you can purchase the visa (current price JD20 or approximately £18) on arrival at Amman Airport (recommended - no forms or photos required).
A deposit of £250 per person is required at the time of booking. The balance of the price for your Jordan and Egypt holiday must be paid at least 8 weeks before your departure date.