Including a Romantic Escape on the Red Sea : Hurgada or Sharm El-Sheikh
A one week Nile Cruise on a deluxe Dahabiya
All in 17 days in Egypt and Jordan, Including Petra, Memphis and Sakkara
Without any International Air Fare ( ask us for details on air fare special deals )
We have even included all the tipping
You will have a private air-conditioned vehicle,
private chauffeur and private guide all the way except while on board the Dahabbiya ,
you will be part of this small group.

Indiana Jones himself couldn't squeeze more adventure into this exotic journey: The Red Sea ... Sharm El Sheikh , Hurgada , Cairo , Sakkara , Memphis, Dahshour and the Pyramids, a sailing cruise on the Nile on board a deluxe Dahabiya , the fabled temples and tombs of Luxor and Thebes, and a trek to the mysterious ruins of Petra in Jordan. Starts weekly in Cairo . Add Alexandria . Compare with flying in and out of Cairo , or the Ultra Deluxe Version . Add a GRAND in-depth tour of Anatolia and Istanbul

DAY 1- CAIRO - Wednesday- Weekly - Year Round : Prefer to start in Jordan? please click here
Our Egypt-based staff greets you in bustling Cairo airport and escorts you to your hotel . Complimentary Egyptian visa fee (valid for American, Australian , NZ, EU , Canadian, Mexican & Japanese citizens. Passports must be valid for at least 6 month upon arrival). At your hotel, complimentary coffee or tea ( please advise your preference), one bottle of water for each guest, and a platter of Egyptian sweets will await you at your room.
Hotel : Grand Hyatt . Cairo Marriott , Cairo Conrad or Similar

Visa will be issued upon arrival.
As you exit the gate, you will pass through a door or two , down some stairs , then walk for 2-5 minutes , until you pass the duty free shops, at the end of a wide corridor , you will see the security officers. There you will be met by a local representative, who will be holding a sign with the name you prefer to use for the sign .
Our local representative will then take your passport to obtain a stamp from the cashier / bank window and escort you to speak with the passport officer. He will escort you through another last check on your passport as you exit the passport control, into customs area, he will assist you in collecting your luggage and clearing customs . After exiting the terminal, our local representative will escort you (private vehicle) to the hotel

DAY 2 - CAIRO- Dahshour, Memphis, Sakkara - Home Hosted Dinner - Thursday (cBLD)
A morning tour takes us to the time capsule treasure of Dahshour, the newly-opened pyramid field south of Cairo: DAHSOUR - we'll motor to the edge of Cairo, to Dahshour, the newly-opened pyramid field south of Cairo. We visit the great pyramid of Senfru, father of Cheops, and other structure:

The "Discovery" of Dahshour:
For almost half a century, the great field of huge pyramids near the desert village of Dahshour, 25 miles south of Cairo, has been off limits to the public. Confined within the perimeter of a military base were many pyramids, including the great 4500-year-old pyramid built by Senfru, father of Cheops. Senfru's pyramid, the largest in Egypt until his son built Giza's Great Pyramid, is rhomboidal in shape: it tapers more distinctly on its upper half. All the pyramids were coated in thick plaster at one time. Most have lost these protective, decorative sheaths, but Senfru's--miraculously--is still in place.

After lunch at a local restaurant : The afternoon is for Memphis and Sakkara, including the Step Pyramid of Zoser & Nobles tombs/Mastabas. In the evening, we return to the Pyramids for an awe-inspiring sound-and-light show.

Dinner is included at a local home: Meet the locals, you may wish to bring token gifts to exchange with the host family ( T shirt , small souvenirs of your home town):
This evening we'll venture where few ordinary visitors ever tread . . . right into the homes of some of the people of Cairo l! You'll be invited to a family dinner, and while you enjoy wholesome home-cooked specialties, you'll learn about and appreciate the outlook, aspirations, and way of life of your hosts. Be assured, as curious as you may be about your new friends, they're sure to have questions about your own background. Once the ice is broken, you'll enjoy a lively evening, and find that you have more in common than you ever suspected. Of course, you may enjoy dinner in a quiet evening with your travel companions, by letting us know your preferences.

DAY 3 - CAIRO and Giza Pyramids - Friday (BL)
Your exploration of the ancient world begins today! First stop is the Egyptian Museum, with its treasures of the ancient pharaohs: mummies, statuary, precious stones and metals. We'll also stop at the Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque. Then it's on to Giza , tour Cheops Royal Barge Museum, the mysteries of the Pyramids and Sphinx.

DAY 4 - Luxor - Dahabiya Nile Cruise Saturday (BLD)
Very early morning breakfast and transfer to Cairo Airport. Flight is included in our rate, in economy class , tax included . Morning arrival at Luxor . We'll meet you at the airport , and escort you to your deluxe air conditioned Nile cruise felucca or dahabbiya , Board Luxor ( or Aswan ) .

Embarkation in Luxor for a relaxing week sailing the Nile on a luxuriously appointed Dahabbiya. Lunch and dinner are included on board . Overnight moored on the Nile banks of Luxor. Names of some of the Felucca / Dahabias :
Yasmina , Amber , El Bey (His Lordship) .  El Hanem (The Lady)  *  Zahra (Flower)    *  and Nesma (Breeze)

Today : Start with Madinet Habu , Closi of Memnon and the Ancient Workers Village at Deir El Medineh, the first known "Workers Village" these were the true creative heroes who built the temples & tombs for the mighty Pharaohs of the Nile Kingdom.

Deir El Medinah is on Luxor's west bank you get a totally different perspective on ancient Egyptian life, at the ancient workers' settlement of Deir el-Medinah. While most of the imposing stone monuments and sites of Egypt honor the lives and after-lives of royalty, Deir el-Medinah gives us unique and surprising insights into the ordinary citizens who constructed and decorated the tombs.

Here we'll see the excavated homes shared by laborers with their domestic animals. These quarters were surprisingly large, with three good-sized rooms, courtyard, kitchen, and even storage cellars. While ancient Egypt might not have been a workers' paradise, we'll see that artisans and builders were highly regarded in their community. We are proud to be the only operator to offer regular visits to this singular ancient settlement in its tour and cruise programs.

Today's tour include as well a visit to the Valley of the Kings including Tut-Ank-Amon's tomb , temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, and Colossi of Memnon, returning to our Nile cruiser for lunch. Following lunch aboard, we visit the great Temple of Luxor, and the gigantic Great Temple of Amon at Karnak, returning to our vessel in time for tea. Complimentary welcome fruit basket in your cabin.

Day 5 - Sunday - Luxor - On board your Yacht Nile Cruise
You will visit the magnificent temple complex of Amon-Ra at Karnak, with its vast hypostyle hall of 137 columns, followed by the imposing 28 th Dynasty Luxor Temple. Overnight moored in Luxor.

Day 6 - Monday - Luxor to Esna - Private Guided Tour of Denderah Temple
After breakfast on board , we drive inland to tour Denderah and Abydos Temples. Among the best preserved in Egypt. This temple as a sight to hold. Indiana Jones would have felt at home, with the massive stones & underground passages: Private air condition car for your tour today. Private chauffeur. Private Egyptologist
DENDERAH IN A DAY
We'll travel to Denderah to visit the Temple of Hathor, one of the best-preserved in all of Egypt, and also one of the most important. In the ancient beliefs, Hathor was the consort of the god of daylight, ruler of the west, and protector or the underworld. In the manner of wise desert wayfarers, we'll leave before dawn to take advantage of cool temperatures. Our air-conditioned van will take us through timeless Nile-side villages, where life revolves around the irrigation and harvest of crops. Finally, we'll reach the temple precincts. We'll take note of the unusually deep tombs, and pass under the celebrated Zodiac, in a chapel dedicated to Osiris. (Denderah is the traditional site of his rebirth.) Our full day will also include a visit to Abydos, traditional home of Osiris, god of the underworld, and a stopping point on the journey of wayfaring souls. We'll enjoy a box lunch, and return to Luxor late in the afternoon, and your hotel. Lunch box provided today from the Dahabiya, we head back to the Nile and catch up with the Dahabiya in Esna where we will dock for the night.

Day 7 - Tuesday - Edfu - On board your Yacht Nile Cruise
This morning you will sail to Edfu to visit the wonderfully preserved Temple of Edfu. Overnight on board as we will look for an island in the middle of the Nile where we moor.

Come to Egypt and enjoy your private honeymoon or Anniversary cruise

Day 8 - Wednesday - Kom Ombo - On board your Yacht Nile Cruise
Today you will sail to Kom Ombo visit see the Ptolemaic temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus, god of the morning sun.

Overnight moored beside a Nile island.

Day 9 - Thursday - Aswan - On board your Yacht Nile Cruise
A leisurely grand day of sailing the Nile to Aswan where the dahabiyya moors overnight.

Day 10 - Friday - Aswan - On board your Yacht Nile Cruise
Today you will visit the Aswan High Dam (completed in 1971); the Old Dam (completed in 1902) and the ' unfinished obelisk', lying in situ since the days of the pharaohs. You will also visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, a structure rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser at the time of the High Dam's construction.

Day 11- Saturday - Aswan - Fly back to Cairo and connect to Sharm el-Sheikh or Hurgada ( based on your preference) (B)
Breakfast and check-out. Fly back to Cairo , where our local rep. will be waiting for you and assist with the transfer to the connecting flight to Sharm El Sheikh or Hurgada ( please advise your preference ) . Air fare is always included : in business class ( when available based on the plane's configuration) with all taxes.

Hotels Deluxe category : Sharm El Sheikh : Renaissance Sharm El Sheikh, Sonesta , Hilton , Movenpick or similar.

Hotels: Ultra Deluxe Category : Sharm El Sheikh: Four Seasons or the Ritz ( Deluxe Suite- with private plunge pool )
Hotels : Hurgada : Sahl Hasheesh Oberoi ( Suite)

DAY 12 - Sharm El-Sheikh , Sunday (B)
The day is yours to enjoy this unique desert beach resort. Relax by the cerulean waters, take a camel ride at your option , and observe in the distance the steady line of ships heading to and from the Suez Canal.
Sunset Camel Caravan or on Horse Backs :
A one hour caravan on camels, if you prefer to enjoy a one hour of horse back riding, please do let's know, but in this case the horse ride will not be into the Sahara .
The camel caravan is fully escorted and guided as well by local Bedouins through the desert and through the mountain passes of El Aat mountain , we stop at the highest point in the valley for a cup of tea with the Bedouin, take in the the evening charm of the desert & nature before we head back to your hotel.

Four Seasons Sharm El-Sheikh : Deluxe One-Bedroom Suite
Ideal for families travelling together or for private entertaining, Deluxe One-Bedroom Suites provide outstanding space for privacy and relaxation. Each suite features its own terrace with a private plunge pool, and partial views of the Red Sea and Resort courtyards and pathways.

The One-Bedroom Suite features a private plunge pool on its own terrace, furnished with a table and chairs, coffee table and built-in loveseat.
The elegant living room offers a sofabed, separate closet and an entertainment centre with a television, DVD player and stereo system with CD player.
The bedroom offers a king bed, a "Bose" Wave radio/CD player with MP3 player connection, a 107-centimetre (42-inch) LCD flat-screen television and a walk-in dressing room with ample closet space.
The marble bathroom features a deep soaking tub, separate glass-enclosed shower, large vanity and WC; a guest powder room with shower is located off the living

Enjoy your deluxe suite with a private plunge pool at the Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh

DAY 13 - Sharm El Sheikh, Snorkel or Dive- Monday (B)
The Red Sea just off "Sharm" is replete with fascinating coral and aquatic species unique to this area. With our compliments , please enjoy exploring these wonders as you snorkel or scuba dive (for which proof of certification is a must, 2 dives are included )

DAY 14 - Sharm El Sheikh - Tuesday (B)
Breakfast is included daily . Day on your own to enjoy this Egyptian Riviera and your hotel. Welcome to Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Enjoy a seaside resort experience unparalleled in the Middle East. Superb dining, spa, fitness, diving and sports – and luxurious guest rooms clustered like a hillside village above the shimmering drama of the Red Sea.

Sample Suite at the Four Seasons Hotel Sharm El Sheikh

DAY 15 - Cairo , Amman / PETRA - Wednesday (BLD)
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Sharm El Sheikh or Hurgada Airport , fly to Cairo Airport , where our local rep. will be waiting for you to assist with your connecting flight to Amman, air fare is included in economy class , with tax . Upon arrival , you'll drive from the airport south under a towering ridge of mountains, we will be driving along the King's Highway, an ancient caravan route, to Madaba to visit the church containing the oldest known map of Palestine and the Holy Land. Continuing to Mount Nebo, we enjoy the panoramic view of the Promised Land the way Moses saw it for the first time. Further on, at Kerak, we tour the ruins of its romantic Crusaders' castle of Renaud de Chatillon, one of a line which stretched from Aqaba to Turkey. Finally, we arrive to PETRA for the night. Movenpick Petra hotel or similar . Lunch is included enroute

Complimentary Jordanian visa fee (valid only for American , Australian, NZ, Canadian , EU , Mexican , & Japanese citizens. Passports must be valid for at least 6 month upon arrival).
Complimentary welcome dinner at the hotel.

DAY 16 - PETRA- Thursday (B)
Breakfast is included at the hotel . We'll spend the entire day at Petra, the stunning desert city hewn by the Nabateans from solid cliffs of pink and violet sandstone. Petra was known in the bible as Sela, and rediscovered only in 1812. You'll feel like Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark as you penetrate into the city through a narrow sandstone gorge, the Siq, and wander among the Temple of the Winged Lion, tombs, Roman theater, and the imposing Treasury.

DAY 17 - DEPARTURE FOR HOME - Friday (B)
After breakfast , our local rep. escorts you to the airport of Amman for your flight home. Or, you may choose to add one of our extensions ,to Egypt, Sharm El Sheikh, Syria, Greece or Turkey .

RATES per person in USD

Easter ( two weeks) , Christmas, New Year's Dec 20 - Jan 5 : 20% supplement will apply.

Prices include:

• All transfers in Egypt and Jordan.
  
• Air fare within Egypt , as well as Cairo Amman, in economy , tax included .
  
• Complimentary welcome fruit basket on board the Nile Cruise.
  
• Bottled water ( one per person) delivered daily to your cabin.
  
• Bottled water / tea / coffee with every meal on board the Nile Cruise.
  
• Air-conditioned hotel accommodations with tax and service charges as listed
  
• Deluxe Dahabiya Nile Cruise with all meals & shore excursions, cabins are always private outside cabins with windows and private facilities.
  
• Deluxe Hotel accommodation as per itinerary with tax, breakfast daily as per itinerary
  
• Sightseeing with professional guide and entrance fees as indicated
  
• Meals as indicated, with pre-set menu (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
  
• Lonely Planet guidebook to Jordan and Egypt
  
• Jordanian visa and Egyptian visa fee (valid only for Canadians , American, Australian, NZ, EU & Japanese citizens. Passports must be valid for at least 6 month upon arrival).
  
• Jordanian departure tax.

Not included:

• Personal expenses and beverages .

• Air fare from / to your home country .
  
• Additional meals, drinks and services
  
• Trip interruption and cancellation insurance

The all suites Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh in Hurgada

A secluded haven on the Red Sea Coast, celebrating rare marine life, nature’s fabulous colours and the timeless beauty of the sea. Nature’s colours come to life at The Oberoi, Sahl Hasheesh with white sand, aquamarine waters and vibrantly-hued marine life. In exotic Egypt, this exclusive luxury resort on the Red Sea Coast is situated on 48 acres with a private beach. The architecture of the resort reflects the style of the region, resplendent with domes, arches and columns. Peace and privacy pervade this all-suite resort, with private courtyards complemented by soothing interiors and luxurious bathrooms.

Rooms & suites at the Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh

All 63 Deluxe Suites and 21 Superior Deluxe Suites are spacious and elegantly appointed and have luxurious bathrooms with separate shower stalls. Their sunken marble baths overlook a private open-air walled garden. In addition, there are 12 larger Grand Suites have their own private swimming pool, heated in the cooler months.

There are 6 Royal Suites. These beautiful apartments have a separate living/dining room, adjoining pantry and a guest bathroom. As well as an open private courtyard with swimming pool, the Royal Suites feature an outdoor dining pavilion.

The above rate is based on :
Deluxe Suites at the Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh

The Deluxe Suites at The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh are located in lush lawns. They have a spacious bedroom and a living room separated by Arabic-style arches. The bedroom offers a choice of either king-size or twin bed. In addition, some suites also offer an option of a sofa cum bed. The luxurious glass-walled bathroom, overlooking a private open-air garden, has a sunken marble bath and separate shower stall. All suites have two televisions with satellite channels. There is a walk-in closet with ample storage space. Set within a walled courtyard, the private shaded terrace is ideal for al-fresco dining.

Upgrade to the Grand Suite at the Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh :
Per person in double for the stay : $994 USD per person with a private pool

The Grand Suites have a beautiful private swimming pool. Set in the privacy of a courtyard garden,
the pools are heated in the cooler months.
All Grand Suites have king-size beds They have a spacious bedroom and a living room separated by Arabic-style arches. The bedroom offers a choice of either king-size or twin bed. In addition, some suites also offer an option of a sofa cum bed. The luxurious glass-walled bathroom, overlooking a private open-air garden, has a sunken marble bath and separate shower stall. All suites have two televisions with satellite channels. There is a walk-in closet with ample storage space. Set within a walled courtyard, the private shaded terrace is ideal for al-fresco dining.

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Honeymoon Wishes
A "Dream Come True" tour. 14 days , Cairo and the Pyramids. A Nile Cruise of course, and a beach resort at Hurgada or El Gouna, on the Red Sea. Including the welcome Zaffa (procession that will resemble an Arabian/Egyptian wedding party) with a troupe of dancers and musicians dressed with the Egyptian typical clothes, welcoming guests by singing and dancing Egyptian Folklore).

This 12 -day itinerary combines a Nile Cruise of Ancient Egypt with Classical Athens & the romance of the honeymoon Greek Isle of Santorini . Arrive any day (subject to cruise availability: Mar-Oct)

Egypt Dahabia and Felucca Tour
A 10 -Day Adventure . Tour Egypt The Way Ramses , Nefertiti and Cleopatra did
Cairo , Luxor, Aswan, Edfu and Kom Ombo . Choose from Sailing aboard a Sailing Boat / Felucca
Air Conditioned Dahabiya , or one of the Royal Family Dahabiyas

Nile felucca or a Royal Dahabia cruise , perfect for couples , honeymooners, families, great for families with children , and great as well for small group and parties.
With a professional local captain . And your resident English Speaking guide on board of course available at all times