Day 1 - Beirut
Arrive in Beirut and transfer to Hotel.
Day 2 - Beirut
Today a full day tour of Beirut visiting, Harisa Mountain, Santa Maria Church, View of Gonia, view of Elenthar Rock, then to the important shopping center in Beirut, Elhamra Street, Hamoud Tower etc. Return to hotel. (B)
Day 3 - Damascus
After breakfast travel to Damascus by A/C vehicle, transfer to Hotel. (B)
Day 4 - Damascus
After breakfast a full day tour of Damascus visiting El Atika City, El Omawy Mosque, Salah Dien Museum, El Maskofa Market, El Hamedia & El Bazorea, transfer to Hotel. (B)
Day 5 - Amman - Jerash and Ajlun Castle:
Today head to Amman via Jerash the city of a 1,000 pillars, Jerash where you will see the Triple arched gate, the huge hippodrome and the only roman Forum surrounded by 65 ionic columns. 20 minutes West of Jerash lays the Castle at Ajlun where the imposing Arab Castle of Qalat Al Rabad was built in defense against the crusaders. Continue to Amman transfer to Hotel. This evening enjoy a typical Jordanian dinner, and a tour of the handicraft center at the walled village of Kan Zaman.(B,D)
Day 6. - Amman- Madaba, Mt. Nebo, Kerak, Dead Sea:
A City Tour of Amman, taking in the old and new, visiting the citadel, the Roman Theater, and the Gold Souq. Then we head Southward along the King's Highway one of the oldest trade routes in the world which runs 200 miles along Jordan’s hilly backbone. You will stop at the Byzantine church of Mt. Nebo (Moses Burial Site), and then proceed to Madaba where you will see a unique map of Palestine.
We proceed to the lowest spot on the earth's surface the “Dead Sea” 1,306 feet below sea level. This unique sea appears clear, but put your hand in it and it feels like cooking oil, let your hand dry, it will be encrusted in salt and minerals. This sea has wonderful healing qualities, especially for skin complaints. You will have the opportunity to purchase a variety of products containing the minerals from the Dead Sea. Overnight by the Dead Sea.
Day 7. - Dead Sea Petra:
We head inland through the Mountains to visit the great crusader castle of Karak and continue onto Petra for overnight. This afternoon exploring the lost city of Petra “The Red Rose City”. Upon arrival we take a horse back, or carriage ride through the 2km Siq, the only access to this city carved out of rose colored rock. (B,D)
Day 8. - Petra - Wadi Rum, Amman to Cairo - EGYPT:
We depart early for Wadi Rum and a 4x4 Safari into the desert with a Bedouin Guide - see ancient carvings, the resting place of Lawrence of Arabia and site of many desert wonders. Enjoy an outdoor lunch at the Tent camp-site. An afternoon drive back to Amman and evening flight onto Cairo. On arrival transfer to your Hotel. (B,L)
Day 9. - Cairo: (B,L,D)
The great Pyramids of Giza - the Sphinx and Valley Temple (option for going inside small pyramid and camel ride $10 US per person)
Perfumery, and Papyrus Institute
Evening Nile Dinner Cruise
Day 10 - Cairo: (B,L)
Egyptian Museum with the treasures of Tutankhamen
Islamic Cairo - the Citadel, Alabaster and Sultan Hassan Mosques and Palace
The Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Coptic Cairo - see some of the oldest churches in Christianity
Depart for Aswan by overnight sleeper (option for Flight and Hotel upgrade $120 - $150 US per person)
Day 11- Aswan - Luxor: (B,L,D)
The High Dam - a modern wonder built to divert the Nile to prevent flooding
Sail on a Felucca or Launch to visit Kitchener Botanical gardens & sail past the Agha Khan Mausoleum
Philae Temple
Check in to the Nile Cruise around lunch
Sail for Luxor with at stop Kom Ombo
Day 12 - Nile Cruise:
Relax as you sail along the fertile Nile Valley with a stop at Edfu Temple:(B,L,D)
Day 13 - Luxor: (B,L)
Valley of the Kings (3 tombs)
Temple of Queen Hatshipsuit, the Queen who would be King
The Colossi of Memnon
Evening Light and sound show at the Karnak Temple
Opportunity to stroll around the city with its quaint market places
Day 14 - Luxor - Cairo: (B,L,D)
- Luxor and Karnak Temples
- Transfer to Cairo by overnight sleeper train (option for Flight and Hotel upgrade $120 - $150 US per person)
Day 15 - Cairo: (B,L)
- Sakkara - the Step Pyramid of Zoser and surrounding complex of tombs
- Memphis the ancient capital - statue of Ramses II and Alabaster Sphinx
- Evening Light and Sound show at the Giza Pyramids
Day 16 - Cairo:
- Airport transfer.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Also see tour packages in:
Africa
Egypt
Lebanon
Pilgrimage/Spirituality
Local Culture
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