Egypt’s Mysteries and Jordan’s Petra: “Wonders of the World”
No country on earth boasts a more exotic travel destination for a vacation or a more noble history than Egypt! Egypt is perhaps unequaled worldwide in its splendor, powerful temples and monuments, and its prodigious contribution to world culture. The Great Pyramids of Egypt at Giza, the only surviving structures from the original “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World”, are joined by another iconic experience, Petra in Jordan, on this Middle-Eastern cultural odyssey with AdventureWomen.
A venerable land of ageless villages, Egypt is a vast museum and testament to more than 60 centuries of human endeavor and achievement. Her architectural legacies bear eloquent testimony in stone to the enduring genius of ancestral builders. Visits to the Great Pyramids, Egypt’s Sphinx, Cairo, Aswan, the Valley of the Kings, Temples of Karnak and Luxor, and Abu Simbel are all included in your Egypt adventure vacation. A deluxe Nile cruise takes you along Egypt’s “river of existence”, on a comprehensive, far-reaching exploration of the history, art, and culture of this land — all revealed by highly knowledgeable Egyptologists.
Fabled Petra, Jordan, one of the “New Seven Wonders of the World”, is the long-lost city of the ancient Nabatean tribe. Petra is a site straight out of an archeologist’s wildest dreams: a rock-carved, rose-red city of massive architecture and an ingenious complex of dams and water channels. You’ll also visit the archeological masterpiece and ancient Roman city of Jerash, the great Crusader castle at Kerak, Lawrence of Arabia’s adopted home of Wadi Rum, and enjoy a relaxing day at a deluxe Dead Sea resort.
For thousands of years, Egypt and Jordan have cast a spell on all who have visited. Travelers are inspired by their rich history, cultures, and their testaments to astonishing ancient civilizations. Join AdventureWomen for this remarkable journey to two of the world’s most amazing destinations in the Middle East.
Main Attractions
Cruise to Egypt’s remarkable antiquities aboard the Nile Adventurer, a five-star luxury boat and elegant cruiser with the feel of a comfortable private yacht.
Ride your own camel across the sands of Giza to the Sphinx, then enjoy a private dinner with an Egyptian family.
Fly to Abu Simbel for a special excursion to the world-renowned site of the four famous colossal statues of Ramses II and two sun temples carved from limestone mountains.
Stay in elegant five-star Hyatt hotels in Egypt and five-star Marriott hotels in Jordan.
Learn about the mysteries of Egypt and Jordan from expert and personable English-speaking guides.
Spend an evening in the “Petra Kitchen”, a special dining experience where you help prepare a Jordanian meal while working alongside local women and an experienced chef.
Trip Details
Duration
15 Days/14 Nights
Location
Egypt and Jordan
Season
October
Trip Type
Fully Guided
Nearest City
Cairo
Physical Condition Required
Good
Destination(s)
Amman, Jordan Cairo, Egypt
Minimum Age Limit
30
Sports/Adventures covered
Archeology, Architecture, Natural History, Cultural Exploration, Sightseeing, Boat Cruising, Walking, Photography, Cooking Class, Local Family Dinner
Guest Capacity
18
Accommodations
Eight nights twin-bedded, double occupancy four and five-star hotel accommodations in Egypt and Jordan, plus four nights on the five-star Nile cruise ship, Nile Adventurer.
Dining
All meals as listed in the itinerary.
About Liquor
Available with meals at additional cost.
Rates
$7,595.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
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Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Depart the U.S.A. for Cairo Depart the U.S. for your overnight flight to Cairo, Egypt and the start of your adventure in Egypt and Petra, Jordan.
Day 2: Arrival in Cairo Arrive in Cairo and transfer to your five-star Grand Hyatt Hotel. Rest up before dinner and celebrate your first night together with a special Welcome Dinner for you and your fellow Egypt adventurers at the hotel.
Day 3: Cairo’s Ancient Wonders Explore the Great Pyramids of Egypt at Giza, the only survivor of the “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.” Enter the interior of a real egyptian pyramid, ride a camel to the Sphinx, and have lunch at the historic Mena House Oberoi Hotel. Visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, home to the world-famous tomb of King Tutankhamen.
Enjoy a traditional dinner with an Egyptian family, and learn about present day life in Cairo.
Day 4: Fly to Luxor, the Ancient City of Thebes, to Begin a Nile Cruise Transfer to the five-star deluxe Nile cruise boat, the Nile Adventurer, for a four-night/four-day cruise on the storied Nile River, the lifeblood of Egypt. Discover the antiquities that have amazed visitors for thousands of years: Valley of the Kings and Queens, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple.
Day 5: Sail to Esna Spend a leisurely day onboard the boat as you cruise to Esna. Watch the fascinating scenery along the Nile, enjoy a swim in the boat’s pool, or catch up on your reading! Afternoon tea, then celebrate before dinner at the Captain’s Cocktail Party, with complimentary Egyptian wine, local beer, and freshly prepared canapés.
Day 6: Esna, Edfu, and Kom Ombo Begin the morning with a tour of the Greco-Roman Temple of Khnum at Esna, then explore the Temple of Horus at Edfu in the afternoon.
Dress up in traditional Egyptian costume tonight for Egyptian Night! Dinner is a lavish buffet of Egyptian specialties, followed by music and dancing for all.
Day 7: Kom Ombo to the High Aswan Dam Explore the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek, then cruise to Aswan to visit the monumental Aswan High Dam. Take a motorboat ride to the majestic Philae Temple on the island of Agilka, followed by a look at the Granite Quarries, where most of the hard stone was used for building the pyramids and temples.
Visit Nubian villages on Elephantine Island, and learn about their culture after having been misplaced by the building of the Aswan Dam. Celebrate your last night on the boat with formal Farewell Dinner, complete with white-gloved waiters serving gourmet cuisine. Overnight on the boat at Aswan.
Day 8: Excursion to Abu Simbel Board a flight to Abu Simbel, home of the world-renowned site where Ramses II ordered two sun temples carved from limestone mountains, and where four colossal statues of Ramses II sit staring out across the desert. These ruins were saved by UNESCO and moved to higher ground when the dam was built.
Fly back to Cairo and transfer to the Fairmont Heliopolis Hotel. Take an evening walk through the Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, the largest in the Middle East.
Day 9: Fly from Cairo, Egypt to Amman, Jordan Fly from Cairo to Amman, and continue your adventure in antiquities and natural wonders. Transfer to the five-star hotel for the evening.
Day 10: Exploring Amman and Jerash Tour the “white city” of Amman, a contrast between oriental and cosmopolitan. Visit the Citadel, the Archeological Museum, the Roman Theater, the Folklore Museum, and the Gold Market. Then spend time in the city of Jerash, one of the best-preserved examples in the world of Greco-Roman civilization.
Day 11: To Mount Nebo, Madaba, and Kerak Castle Depart for a visit to Mount Nebo, from which Moses glimpsed the Promised Land, then continue to Mabada and the ancient mosaic map of the Middle East. Then drive the King’s Highway to Kerak, Jordan to visit the great Crusader fortress, where Crusader archers held out for over 100 years.
Day 12: Full Day of Exploring the Fabled City of Petra Spend a full day visiting Petra, “a rose-red city half as old as time”, and explore a stunning ancient site of elaborately hand-carved temples, hand-hewn into the cliffs by the mysterious Nabatean people in the 3rd century BC. Just voted one of the NEW “Seven Wonders of the World”, it is one of the world’s greatest sites. Traverse the winding “Siq” to find the renowned “Treasury”, and explore where the last scene in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade was filmed!
Prepare an evening meal at the very special Petra Kitchen, working alongside local women for an evening of fun, learning, and a very special dining experience
Day 13: From Petra to the Dead Sea Visit the desert of Lawrence of Arabia, Wadi Rum, and view some of the Earth’s most stunning desertscapes. Explore by 4X4, discovering what T E Lawrence described as a “vast, echoing, and god-like” canyon. Enjoy lunch under Bedouin tents before driving the Desert Highway to the Dead Sea.
Day 14: A Free Day at the Dead Sea Luxuriate and relax for the entire day at the deluxe Dead Sea Jordan Valley Marriott Resort and Spa, located on the east shore of the Dead Sea in Jordan, the lowest point of earth at 400 meters below sea level.
Transfer to the airport late evening for your departure back to the U.S.
Day 15: Depart Amman for the U.S. Early morning departure flight from Amman, Jordan with same day arrival into our gateway airport in the U.S.A.
This Package Includes
All international airfare is included: round-trip from the USA to Cairo, Egypt, and from Amman, Jordan, back to the U.S.A.
Internal airline flights from Cairo to Luxor, Cairo to Amman, and round trip to Abu Simbel.
All transfers in Egypt between airports and hotels in air-conditioned buses.
Baggage handling throughout, plus porterage at airports and hotels.
Eight nights twin-bedded, double occupancy four and five-star hotel accommodations in Egypt and Jordan, plus four nights on the five-star Nile cruise ship, Nile Adventurer.
All sightseeing and services of locally-based, English-speaking guides in Egypt, on the cruise, and in Jordan.
Round trip flight and private one day excursion to Abu Simbel.
Camel excursion to the Pyramids and Sphinx, short horse ride in Petra, 4X4 excursion at Wadi Rum.
Transportation via private car, minibus, or motor coach throughout.
Full breakfasts, lunches and dinners as shown by “Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner” respectively in the itinerary.
Private dinner with an Egyptian family, special dinner at the Petra Kitchen, and special festive dinners on the cruise.
All entry fees to sites listed in the itinerary.
Mineral water throughout the trip.
One AdventureWomen Associate trip escort.
Notes
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