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SUN ISLAND TOURS 2020
EGYPT
JORDAN
ISRAEL
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Welcome to
Sun Island Tours
Dear Traveller,
It is with great pleasure that we highlight-filled itinerary, operated at a
present Sun Island Tours’ 2020 comfortable pace. In Israel, join one
brochure featuring Egypt, Jordan of our group tours, or create your own
and Israel. package with day tours operating
Ours is a family business begun out of Jerusalem or Tel Aviv.
in Sydney 30 years ago. From our The multi-country itineraries we offer
beginnings in 1990, we have always have been increasingly popular.
featured touring in Egypt, Israel and You can combine any two of Egypt,
Jordan. These three countries are Jordan and Israel, or travel to all three
enduring destinations with some of on our 21-day tour, From Pharaohs to
our world’s richest culture, along Prophets. It also operates in reverse, in
with fascinating and welcoming which case it is called From Prophets
local communities. Our continuous to Pharaohs.
relationship with the best ground Our Groups Department can help
suppliers has truly, in our opinion, with customised packages for
made us the premier experts for groups of any size. Use our knowledge
travel to this part of the world. and expertise to streamline your
We have an extensive selection of group travel.
private packages in Egypt, as well For further information, please
as group touring. Of course, cruising contact your travel agent or visit
along the Nile is a must, and the us at www.sunislandtours.com.
majority of our packages and tours au. Our comprehensive website
include this as a highlight. A side features online brochures, destination
trip to Abu Simbel can be added to information, and other specials and
most departures. In Jordan, we have promotions.
created new itineraries, custom built
by us. We travel regularly to make We’d like to thank our many repeat
sure what we create is a clients, and extend a warm welcome
to our new ones.
John Polyviou Paul Polyviou
General Manager General Manager
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10 great
reasons
to travel with
Sun Island Tours
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Why travel with
Sun Island Tours
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Experts in the Mediterranean Guaranteed escorted
Over 30 years of experience coach tours
in sending travellers to the All our coach tours are
Mediterranean. guaranteed. Which means
if you are booked and
confirmed on the tour, it will
definitely go ahead.
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Tailor made services Support
Can’t find a tour or We have licensed partners
package to meet your in each of our destinations,
needs? Let us know where ensuring that you are
you would like to go and supported every step of
we will put something the way.
together for you.
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Security Choice
We are a licensed We have access to over
wholesaler, operating 100,000 hotels in the
since 1989, and are part of Mediterranean, Middle
the Australian Federation East and Europe, as
of Travel Agents, and the well as over 700 tours,
Council of Australian Tour packages and cruises in
Operators. the Mediterranean.
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Insight Aussie owned
Our ready-made tours We are an Australian
and packages have owned and operated
been refined over years of family business.
experience and feedback
from our clients.
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Accommodate everyone Simplicity
Our products cater for We’re just a phone
all age groups. We have call or an email away.
certain services which Your preferred travel
we gear more towards agent can contact
certain age groups to us for enquiries or
ensure travellers have the amendments to your
best experience. quote or booking,
6 days a week.
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Contents
DURATION DURATION
(DAYS) TOUR/PACKAGE NAME PAGE (DAYS) TOUR/PACKAGE NAME PAGE
5 Jordan & the Bedouins 31
EGYPT 10 6 Highlights of Jordan 31
7 Taste of Jordan 32
EGYPT DAY TOURS 11 8 Jordan Classics 33
INDEPENDENT PRIVATE PACKAGES 12-14 INDEPENDENT PRIVATE PACKAGE
6 Cairo at Leisure 12 & NILE CRUISE 34
6 Egyptian Highlights 12 12 Highlights of Jordan & Egypt 34
7 Cairo & Mt Sinai 13
ESCORTED COACH TOURS 35-37
10 Glories of Egypt 14
5 Jordan at a Glance 35
INDEPENDENT PRIVATE PACKAGES 7 Jordan Treasures 36
& NILE CRUISE 15-20 12 Essence of Jordan & the Holy Land 37
7 Nile Experience 16
8 Magnificent Nile 17
9 Nile Discovery 18 ISRAEL 38
11 Egypt in Style 19
11 The Footsteps of Pharaohs 20 ISRAEL DAY TOURS 39
PARTIALLY ESCORTED COACH ESCORTED COACH TOURS 40-48
TOURS & NILE CRUISE 21-22
3 Jordan Express 40
15 Highlights of Egypt & Israel 21 4 Jaunt to Jordan 40
20 Best of Egypt, Israel & Jordan 22 8 Land of the Bible 41
ESCORTED COACH TOURS & 8 Holy Land Tour 42
NILE CRUISE 23-27 8 Highlights of Israel 43
6 Egypt Express 23 8 Heritage of the Holy Land 44
8 Classical Egypt 24 9 Classical Tour of Israel 45
9 Egyptian Highlights & the Red Sea 25 11 Across the Jordan River 46
13 Highlights of Egypt & Jordan 26 11 Holy Land Tour with Eilat 47
21 From Pharaohs to Prophets 27 12 Heritage of the Holy Land & Jordan 48
ESCORTED COACH TOUR
& NILE CRUISE 49
JORDAN 28
21 From Prophets to Pharaohs 49
DAY TOURS FROM AMMAN 29 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 50
INDEPENDENT PRIVATE PACKAGES 30-33 BOOKING CONDITIONS 51
2 Petra Overnight 30
4 Jordan in Brief 30
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EGYPT | Independent Private Packages
EGYPT
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GREAT REASONS THAT
ALEXANDRIA
ISRAEL
MAKE SUN ISLAND TOURS
CAIRO
JORDAN
THE EGYPT EXPERTS
1. Private packages for personalised in Edfu and Kom Ombo. The resort towns of
touring Sharm el Sheikh and Hurghada along the
2. 3 to 5 star packages and tours Red Sea. The Kofta and Sahlab.
3. Safe and professional local operator CLIMATE
EGYPT MT SINAI The weather is usually hot in the
4. Escorted tours guaranteed with
summer months of April to October with
minimum 2 people
SHARM temperatures averaging a high of 33°C,
EL SHEIKH 5. Regional tours including Israel and whereas the winter period can be cooler
HURGHADA Jordan with temperatures averaging a low of 9°C.
6. 30 years experience in Egypt tourism CURRENCY
Egyptian Pound (EGP) although US Dollars
are widely accepted.
ESNA LUXOR WHY TRAVEL TO EGYPT?
The ancient Pyramids of Giza and the VISA
EDFU
KOM OMBO Step Pyramid at Saqqara. Cairo with its Australian passport holders require a
Museum, Citadel of Salah El-Din, Khan El- visa in order to enter Egypt. Visas can be
Khalili Bazaar. The Mediterranean city of obtained on arrival.
ASWAN Alexandria with the library, Pompeys Pillar,
DON’T MISS
Fort Qaitbey. Balloon ride over Luxor with its
Valley of the Kings and Queens, Luxor and The Abu Simbel monuments of Ramses II.
Lake Nasser Karnak Temples. Cruise along the Nile River You can get there from Aswan by road (a
ABU SIMBEL or on Lake Nasser. Climb Mt Sinai and visit very long drive) or by air (which is what we
the Monastery of St Catherine. The temples recommend).
Note that the above information is a guide only and is subject to change.
10 sunislandtours.com.auDay Tours | EGYPT
CAIRO
PYRAMIDS, MEMPHIS EGYPTIAN MUSEUM EGYPTIAN HOME HOSTED
& SAKKARA & CITADEL DINNER
From $282 From $217 From $238
Operates Daily Operates Daily Operates Daily
Jan-Dec Jan-Dec Jan-Dec
• Full Day Private Tour (Lunch optional) • Full Day Private Tour (Lunch optional) • Evening activity
• Departure 09:00 Return 17:00 • Departure 09:00 Return 17:00 • Begins 19:00 (2-3 hours)
Visit the Pyramids of Giza. Tour the site including Visit the Egyptian Museum. Explore the Transfer to an Egyptian family house/apartment
the Sphinx itself. Travel to Memphis and visit the artefacts of ancient Egypt which includes the where you will have a homemade dinner with
museum that houses a giant statue of Ramses famed golden mask of Tutankhamen. Continue the family as a special guest. Meet the family
II. Continue to the city’s ancient necropolis, to the Citadel of Saladin, erected in 1176. Finish members and see how Egyptian families live,
Sakkara, famous for its step pyramids. the day at the colourful Khan El Khalili bazaar. while tasting various Egyptian homemade
dishes.
CAIRO SOUND & LIGHT NILE DINNER CRUISE FELUCCA SAILING
From $152 From $195 From $89
Operates Daily Operates Daily Operates Daily
Jan-Dec Jan-Dec Jan-Dec
• Evening Tour • Evening Cruise • Evening Sail
• Departure 18:00 • Departure 19:00 • Departure 17:00 Return 20:00
This illuminated and unforgettable show tells Experience a cruise along the Nile while you Transfer from hotel to the felucca dock on the
the story of Egypt through the eyes of the Sphinx enjoy a delicious Egyptian meal. Be entertained Nile. Embark a traditional felucca for a private
over the centuries. after dinner by a belly dance and folkloric hour and a half of sailing along the Nile River.
show. A great way to top off your Egyptian
holiday!
LUXOR ASWAN SHARM EL SHEIKH
HOT AIR BALLOONING ABU SIMBEL ROAD/AIR OVERNIGHT
From $347 From $384/858 ST. CATHERINE’S TOUR
From $325
Operates Daily Operates Daily Operates Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri/Sun
Jan-Dec Jan-Dec Jan-Dec
• Morning Tour • By Air: Departure depends on flight • Overnight Private Tour (Breakfast included)
• Departure 05:00 Return 08:00 schedule • Departure 22:30 Return 15:00
• By Road: Departs at sunrise. Duration 9
Early morning departure to the West Bank hours Drive to Mt. Sinai where Moses received the Ten
to embark on a balloon ride with a view Commandments. Climb Mt. Sinai to admire the
overlooking historical temples and natural Fly or drive from Aswan to Abu Simbel and spectacular sunrise. Following breakfast visit the
beauty. Flight time is approximately 30 minutes discover the giant monuments. Tour of Abu Monastery of St. Catherine. It stands on the site
with refreshments served beforehand. Simbel is included. Air option includes return where God is said to have spoken to Moses.
airport transfers in Aswan and Abu Simbel, and
2 day option ex Cairo available from $871.
return airfare from Aswan. 1½-2 hours is spent
at the site.
*The tour by road operates daily. The tour by air operates
according to the airline schedule.
Some sites may be closed during public holidays and special event periods.
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ALEXANDRIA
Day 3: Cairo. Morning tour of the Citadel of
CAIRO AT LEISURE Salah El Din with the Mohamed Ali Mosque
and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. In the afternoon,
ALEXANDRIA
6 DAYS from $1692 visit the hanging church built atop Roman
walls, then continue to the Church of St
Sergius with ties to the Holy Family. Proceed
CAIRO OVERNIGHT Operates Daily
to the Ben Ezra Synagogue where Moses
Jan-Dec
is believed to have been found by the
• Privately Guided in English only Pharaoh’s daughter. (B)
• Guaranteed Departures Day 4: Cairo – Alexandria – Cairo.
Includes: Morning transfer to Alexandria to visit the
EGYPT Alexandria Library or National Museum.
• All transfers and assistance
See the Catacombs where three tiers of
• 5 nights hotel accommodation
burial shafts were carved in the rock 100
options in standard, superior, deluxe,
feet below the ground. Visit Pompey’s Pillar
or platinum
and Amphitheatre. Return to Cairo. (B,L)
• Tours as per itinerary with private
English speaking guide Day 5: Cairo. Half day tour to Memphis to
• Meals as per itinerary see the statue of Ramses II. Continue to
• Entrance fees the Step Pyramid of Sakkara. At sunset,
experience a sound and light show
telling the story of Egypt’s history at the
Day 1: Cairo. On arrival into Cairo airport, monuments of Giza. (B)
you will be met and transferred to your Day 6: Cairo. Transfer to Cairo airport.
hotel. End of services. (B)
Day 2: Cairo. Full day tour of Cairo
including visits to the famous Egyptian
Museum, the Pyramids at Giza and the
Sphinx. (B)
Day 1: Cairo. On arrival into Cairo airport,
CAIRO OVERNIGHT EGYPTIAN HIGHLIGHTS you will be met and transferred to your
hotel.
6 DAYS from $2087 Day 2: Cairo. Full day tour to Memphis
to see the statue of Ramses II and the
Operates Daily Step Pyramid in Sakkara. At Giza, visit the
Jan-Dec Pyramids and Sphinx. (B)
EGYPT
• Privately Escorted Day 3: Cairo – Luxor. Morning tour of
• Guided in English only the Egyptian Museum which houses the
famous treasures of King Tutankhamun.
• Guaranteed Departures
Transfer to Cairo airport for flight to Luxor
Includes: (flight included). Transfer to hotel. (B)
• All transfers and assistance Day 4: Luxor. Half day tour of West Bank
• 5 nights hotel accommodation visiting the Valley of the Kings and Queen
LUXOR options in standard, superior, deluxe, Hatshepsut’s Temple. Suggest an optional
OVERNIGHT or platinum Sound and Light Show. (B)
• Tours as per itinerary with private Day 5: Luxor – Cairo. Morning visit to Karnak
English speaking guide and Luxor Temples. Afternoon transfer to
BOOK & PAY IN FULL BY 31 MAR ’20 • Meals as per itinerary Luxor airport for return flight to Cairo (flight
SAVE 5% • Entrance fees included). (B)
(All packages on this page, • Flights: Cairo – Luxor – Cairo Day 6: Cairo. Transfer to Cairo airport.
Jan-Sep departures only.)
End of services. (B)
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Day 1: Cairo. On arrival into Cairo airport,
CAIRO & MT SINAI you will be met and transferred to your
hotel.
7 DAYS from $2009 Day 2: Cairo. Full day tour of Cairo
including visits to the famous Egyptian CAIRO OVERNIGHT
Operates Daily Museum and the Giza plateau where one
Jan-Dec of the seven wonders of the ancient world
stands – the Pyramids and the Sphinx. (B)
• Privately Escorted
• Guided in English only Day 3: Cairo – Sharm El Sheikh. Transfer to
Cairo airport for flight to Sharm El Sheikh MT SINAI
• Guaranteed Departures
(flight included). Upon arrival, transfer to EGYPT
Includes: hotel. (B)
SHARM
• All transfers and assistance Day 4: Sharm El Sheikh – Mt. Sinai – Sharm EL SHEIKH
OVERNIGHT
• 6 nights hotel accommodation options El Sheikh. Take a tour of Mt Sinai where
in standard, superior, deluxe, or Moses is said to have received the Ten
platinum Commandments. Just before sunrise climb
• Tours as per itinerary with private to the peak following the Path of Moses.
English speaking guide After a light breakfast, tour the famous
• Meals as per itinerary St Catherine Monastery. Within its walls
• Entrance fees rests a citadel like no other, incredibly BOOK & PAY IN FULL BY 31 MAR ’20
• Flights: Cairo – Sharm El Sheikh – Cairo rich in important religious and historical
artefacts. (B)
SAVE 5%
(Cairo & Mt. Sinai, Jan-Sep departures only.)
Day 5: Sharm El Sheikh. Day at leisure to
sunbathe on white sandy beaches or find
ASK US ABOUT ENTRY shade in the mangrove lagoons that line
TO THE GREAT the coast, while snorkelers can explore the
PYRAMID OF GIZA! reefs. Optional attractions such as camel
rides and Bedouin dinners in the desert are
on offer. (B)
Day 6: Sharm El Sheikh – Cairo. Transfer to
Sharm El Sheikh airport for flight to Cairo
(flight included). Upon arrival, transfer to
hotel. (B)
Day 7: Cairo. Transfer to Cairo airport.
End of services. (B)
ST. CATHERINE MONASTERY
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ABU SIMBEL
Day 3: Cairo – Alexandria – Cairo. Drive to
ALEXANDRIA GLORIES OF EGYPT Alexandria and visit the Library or National
Museum, the Catacombs, Pompey’s
10 DAYS from $3647 Pillar and the Amphitheatre. Return to
Cairo. (B,L)
CAIRO OVERNIGHT Operates Daily Day 4: Cairo – Luxor. Morning tour of
Jan-Dec the Egyptian Museum which houses the
famous treasures of King Tutankhamun.
• Privately Escorted Transfer to Cairo airport for flight to Luxor
• Guided in English only (flight included). Upon arrival, transfer to
• Guaranteed Departures hotel. (B)
EGYPT Includes: Day 5: Luxor. Half day tour of the West Bank
• All transfers and assistance visiting the Valley of the Kings and Queen
• 9 nights hotel accommodation Hatshepsut’s Temple. Rest of the day is at
options in standard, superior, deluxe, leisure. (B)
or platinum Day 6: Luxor – Aswan. Morning visit of the
• Tours as per itinerary with private East Bank including Karnak and Luxor
English speaking guide Temples. In the late afternoon, travel by
• Meals as per itinerary train to Aswan. (B)
LUXOR OVERNIGHT
• Entrance fees Day 7: Aswan. Full day tour of the High
• First class train: Luxor – Aswan Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae
• Flights: Cairo – Luxor and Temple. Suggest an optional Sound and
Aswan – Cairo Light Show. (B)
ASWAN OVERNIGHT Day 8: Aswan – Abu Simbel – Aswan. Travel
Day 1: Cairo. On arrival into Cairo airport, south by road to Abu Simbel to explore
you will be met and transferred to your perhaps the most famous temple in Egypt
hotel. built by Ramses II. Return to Aswan. (B)
ABU SIMBEL *Depending on flight schedules, option may be
Day 2: Cairo. Full day tour to Memphis to available to fly to Abu Simbel, rather than travel by road.
see the statue of Ramses II and the Step Supplement will apply.
Pyramid in Sakkara. At Giza you will see Day 9: Aswan – Cairo. Transfer to Aswan
the Great Pyramid of Cheops and the airport for flight to Cairo (flight included).
Sphinx. (B,L) Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. (B)
BOOK & PAY IN FULL BY 31 MAR ’20
Day 10: Cairo. Transfer to Cairo airport.
SAVE 5% End of services. (B)
(Glories of Egypt, Jan-Sep departures only.)
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Egypt Nile Cruising
Cruise along the Nile River from Aswan to Luxor or vice versa and see some of Egypt’s most
important monuments. Itineraries are identical between cruise lines. We offer 3 and 4 night
itineraries as well as 7 nights.
M/S IBEROTEL CROWN EMPEROR
STANDARD & SUPERIOR CLASS
Sails: Monday (3 night cruise from Aswan), Thursday (4 night
cruise from Luxor).
Vessel Facilities: Restaurant, lounge with bar, sun deck with
swimming pool and pool bar, gift shop, fitness equipment on
deck, massage services.
Cabin Details: 108 Double Cabins, 2 Single Cabins, 8 Suites.
Standard cabins are 19m 2, Suites are 38m 2.
Cabin facilities: Large panoramic window (except lower deck),
A/C, private bathroom, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe, mini bar.
M/S IBEROTEL CROWN EMPRESS
STANDARD & SUPERIOR CLASS
Sails: Friday (3 night cruise from Aswan), Monday (4 night cruise
from Luxor).
Vessel Facilities: Restaurant, lounge with bar, sun deck with
swimming pool and pool bar, gift shop, fitness equipment on
deck, steam bath, sauna & massage.
Cabin Details: 117 Double Cabins, 3 Single Cabins, 8 Suites.
Standard cabins are 19m 2, Suites are 38m 2.
Cabin facilities: Large panoramic sliding window (except lower
deck), A/C, private bathroom, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe, mini bar.
STEIGENBERGER MINERVA CRUISE
DELUXE & PLATINUM CLASS
Sails: Monday (3 night cruise from Aswan), Thursday (4 night
cruise from Luxor).
Vessel Facilities: Restaurant, lounge with bar, sun deck with
swimming pool and pool bar, gift shop, fitness equipment on
deck, massage services, free Wi-Fi.
Cabin Details: 73 Double Cabins, 2 Single Cabins, 2 Suites.
Standard cabins are 19m 2, Suites are 39m 2.
Cabin facilities: Large panoramic sliding window, A/C, private
bathroom, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe, mini bar.
M/S AMWAJ LIVING STONE NILE CRUISE
DELUXE & PLATINUM CLASS
Sails: Monday (3 night cruise from Aswan), Thursday (4 night
cruise from Luxor).
Vessel Facilities: Restaurant, lounge with bar, sun deck with
swimming pool, Jacuzzi and pool bar, gift shop, steam bath,
sauna & massage, room service.
Cabin Details: 46 Standard Cabins (20m 2), 12 Junior Suites (30m 2),
2 Presidential Suites (40m 2), 2 Royal Suites (50m 2).
Cabin facilities: Large panoramic window, A/C, private
bathroom, hairdryer, dressing table and sitting area, satellite TV,
safe, mini bar.
MÖVENPICK M/S ROYAL LILY
DELUXE & PLATINUM CLASS
Sails: Friday (3 night cruise from Aswan), Monday (4 night cruise
from Luxor).
Vessel Facilities: Restaurant, lounge with bar, sun deck with
swimming, fully equipped gymnasium and massage room, gift
shop, reading & internet corner, Bedouin style seating.
Cabin Details: 56 Standard Cabins (22m 2), 4 Royal Suites (42m 2).
Cabin facilities: Large panoramic window, A/C, private
bathroom, hairdryer, sitting area, TV, mini bar.
MÖVENPICK M/S ROYAL LOTUS
DELUXE & PLATINUM CLASS
Sails: Friday (3 night cruise from Aswan), Monday (4 night cruise
from Luxor).
Vessel Facilities: Restaurant, lounge with bar, sun deck with
plunge pool and Jacuzzi, fully equipped gymnasium, gift shop,
internet corner, Bedouin style seating.
Cabin Details: 60 Standard Cabins (22m 2), 2 Royal Suites (42m 2).
Cabin facilities: Large panoramic window, A/C, private
bathroom, hairdryer, sitting area, satellite TV, mini bar.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Esna Lock closes periodically for maintenance throughout the year. As a result a transfer by coach is provided between Esna and Luxor.
Although Sun Island Tours endeavours to advise passengers of this prior to departure it is not always possible.
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Day 1: Cairo. On arrival into Cairo, you will
CAIRO OVERNIGHT NILE EXPERIENCE be met and transferred to your hotel.
7 DAYS from $2273
Day 2: Cairo. Full day tour of Cairo
including visits to the famous Egyptian
Museum and the Giza plateau, where the
Operates Wed/Thu/Sat/Sun Pyramids stand – an ancient wonder whose
Jan-Dec grandeur has not waned through time.
Also stop at the mystical Sphinx. (B)
• Partially Escorted
Day 3: Cairo – Aswan. Transfer to
• Guaranteed Departures Cairo airport for flight to Aswan (flight
Includes: included). Upon arrival, transfer to port
for embarkation on cruise boat. In the
• All transfers and assistance
afternoon visit the High Dam, Philae
• 3 nights hotel accommodation Temple and the unfinished Obelisk.
options in standard, superior,
Overnight on board. (B,L,D)
deluxe or platinum
LUXOR • 3 night Nile Cruise with Day 4: Aswan – Kom Ombo – Edfu – Esna
ESNA group excursions (cruising). Early morning sail to Kom Ombo
EDFU to visit the temples of Sobek and Horus. Sail
• Tours as per itinerary with private
KOM OMBO English speaking guide to Edfu and take a tour by horse-drawn
carriage to visit the Temple of Horus.
• Meals as per itinerary
EGYPT Overnight on board while crossing the Esna
ASWAN • Entrance fees Lock. (B,L,D)
• Flights: Cairo – Aswan and
Day 5: Esna – Luxor (cruising). Sail into Luxor
Luxor – Cairo
Lake Nasser and visit the West Bank including the Valley
of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
and the Colossi of Memnon on a morning
tour. (B,L,D)
Day 6: Luxor – Cairo. Disembark your cruise
BOOK & PAY IN FULL BY 31 MAR ’20 vessel. Visit the East Bank including Luxor
and Karnak Temples. Transfer to Luxor
SAVE 5% airport for flight to Cairo (flight included).
(Nile Experience, Jan-Sep departures only.) Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. (B)
Day 7: Cairo. Transfer to Cairo airport.
End of services. (B)
Sequence of this package tour may vary depending on the arrival day. Cruise itineraries and cruise vessels are subject to change without notice.
Excursions on the cruise vessel are not private and are with a group.
LUXOR
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& Nile
Packages
Cruise | EGYPT
THE NILE
Day 3: Cairo – Luxor. Transfer to Cairo
MAGNIFICENT NILE airport for flight to Luxor (flight included).
Transfer to cruise vessel. Afternoon tour CAIRO OVERNIGHT
8 DAYS from $2533 of the East Bank of Luxor and the Karnak
Temples. Overnight on board. (B,L,D)
Operates Tue/Wed/Sat/Sun Day 4: Luxor – Esna – Edfu (cruising).
Jan-Dec Morning visit to the West Bank including
the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen
• Partially Escorted Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
• Guaranteed Departures Sail across the river Nile, reach Esna Lock,
Includes: cross the lock and continue sailing to
Edfu. (B,L,D)
• All transfers and assistance
• 3 nights hotel accommodation Day 5: Edfu – Kom Ombo – Aswan (cruising).
options in standard, superior, deluxe or In Edfu, visit the Temple of Horus. Sail
platinum to Kom Ombo and visit the temples of
• 4 night Nile Cruise with group Sobek and Horus. Continue sailing to LUXOR
excursions Aswan. (B,L,D) ESNA
• Tours as per itinerary with private Day 6: Aswan (cruising). Tour Aswan EDFU
English speaking guide with the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk KOM OMBO
• Meals as per itinerary and Philae Temple. Experience a short
• Entrance fees adventure trip on the Nile by a Felucca EGYPT
ASWAN
• Flights: Cairo – Luxor and Aswan – (small boat) sailing around the islands.
Cairo Overnight on board. (B,L,D)
Day 7: Aswan – Cairo. Disembark the Lake Nasser
vessel and transfer to Aswan airport for
Day 1: Cairo. On arrival, you will be met
an optional morning tour to Abu Simbel or
and transferred to hotel.
return flight to Cairo (flight included). Upon
Day 2: Cairo. Full day tour of Cairo arrival in Cairo, transfer to hotel. (B)
including visits to the famous Egyptian BOOK & PAY IN FULL BY 31 MAR ’20
Day 8: Cairo. Transfer to Cairo airport.
Museum and the Giza plateau, where the
Pyramids stand – an ancient wonder whose
End of services. (B) SAVE 5%
grandeur has not waned through time. (Magnificent Nile, Jan-Sep departures only.)
Also stop at the mystical Sphinx. (B)
Sequence of this package tour may vary depending on the arrival day. Cruise itineraries and cruise vessels are subject to change without notice.
Excursions on the cruise vessel are not private and are with a group.
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CAIRO
Day 3: Cairo. Morning tour of Cairo
NILE DISCOVERY featuring the Citadel of Salah El Din
and Mohamed Ali Mosque. Next stop is
CAIRO OVERNIGHT
9 DAYS from $2717 the colourful and exotic Khan El Khalili
bazaar. (B)
Operates Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun Day 4: Cairo – Luxor. Transfer to Cairo
Jan-Dec airport for flight to Luxor (flight included).
Transfer to cruise vessel. Afternoon tour
• Partially Escorted of the East Bank of Luxor and the Karnak
• Guaranteed Departures Temples. Overnight on board. (B,L,D)
Includes: Day 5: Luxor – Esna – Edfu (cruising).
• All transfers and assistance Morning visit to the West Bank including
• 4 nights hotel accommodation the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen
options in standard, superior, deluxe or Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
platinum Sail across the river Nile, reach Esna Lock,
• 4 night Nile Cruise with group cross the lock and continue sailing to
excursions Edfu. (B,L,D)
LUXOR • Tours as per itinerary with private Day 6: Edfu – Kom Ombo – Aswan
ESNA English speaking guide (cruising). In Edfu, visit the Temple of Horus.
EDFU • Meals as per itinerary Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the temples
KOM OMBO • Entrance fees of Sobek and Horus. Continue sailing to
• Flights: Cairo – Luxor and Aswan – Aswan. (B,L,D)
EGYPT Cairo Day 7: Aswan (cruising). Tour Aswan
ASWAN
with the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk
and Philae Temple. Experience a short
Day 1: Cairo. On arrival into Cairo, you will adventure trip on the Nile by a Felucca
Lake Nasser be met and transferred to your hotel. (small boat) sailing around the islands.
Day 2: Cairo. Full day tour of Cairo Overnight on board. (B,L,D)
including visits to the famous Egyptian Day 8: Aswan – Cairo. Disembark the
Museum and the Giza plateau, where the vessel and transfer to Aswan airport for
Pyramids stand – an ancient wonder whose LUXOR
an optional morning tour to Abu Simbel or
BOOK & PAY IN FULL BY 31 MAR ’20 grandeur has not waned through time. return flight to Cairo (flight included). Upon
SAVE 5% Also stop at the mystical Sphinx. (B) arrival in Cairo, transfer to hotel. (B)
(Nile Discovery, Jan-Sep departures only.) Day 9: Cairo. Transfer to Cairo airport.
End of services. (B)
Sequence of this package tour may vary depending on the arrival day. Cruise itineraries and cruise vessels are subject to change without notice.
Excursions on the cruise vessel are not private and are with a group.
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Day 4: Cairo – Luxor. Morning transfer
EGYPT IN STYLE to Cairo airport for flight to Luxor (flight
included). Transfer to hotel. Your afternoon
11 DAYS from $3179 in Luxor is at leisure. (B)
Day 5: Luxor. Transfer to Luxor port for
embarkation of cruise vessel. Afternoon CAIRO OVERNIGHT
Operates Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun
Jan-Dec tour of the East Bank of Luxor and
the Karnak Temples. Overnight on
• Partially Escorted board. (B,L,D)
• Guaranteed Departures
Day 6: Luxor – Esna – Edfu (cruising).
Includes: Morning visit to the West Bank including
• All transfers and assistance the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen
• 6 nights hotel accommodation options Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
in standard, superior, deluxe, or Sail across the river Nile, reach Esna Lock,
platinum cross the lock and continue sailing to
• 4 night Nile Cruise with group Edfu. (B,L,D)
excursions Day 7: Edfu – Kom Ombo – Aswan
• Tours as per itinerary with private (cruising). In Edfu, visit the Temple of Horus.
English speaking guide Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the temples LUXOR OVERNIGHT
• Meals as per itinerary of Sobek and Horus. Continue sailing to ESNA
• Entrance fees Aswan. (B,L,D) EDFU
• Flights: Cairo – Luxor and Aswan – Day 8: Aswan (cruising). Tour Aswan KOM OMBO
Cairo with the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk
and Philae Temple. Experience a short EGYPT
ASWAN OVERNIGHT
adventure trip on the Nile by a Felucca
Day 1: Cairo. Arrive into Cairo. You will be
(small boat) sailing around the islands.
met and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight on board. (B,L,D) Lake Nasser
Day 2: Cairo. Full day tour to Memphis to
Day 9: Aswan. Disembark the vessel and
see the statue of Ramses II and the Step
transfer to hotel. Day is at leisure to explore
Pyramid in Sakkara. At Giza you will see
Aswan. Suggest an optional excursion to
the Great Pyramid of Cheops and the
Abu Simbel to see the giant monuments of
Sphinx. (B,L)
Ramses II. (B) BOOK & PAY IN FULL BY 31 MAR ’20
Day 3: Cairo. Full day tour beginning at
the Egyptian Museum housing the famous
Day 10: Aswan – Cairo. Transfer to Aswan
airport for flight to Cairo (flight included). SAVE 5%
treasures of King Tutankhamun. After lunch (Egypt in Style, Jan-Sep departures only.)
Transfer to hotel. (B)
visit the Citadel of Salah El Din with the
Mohamed Ali Mosque followed by Khan El Day 11: Cairo. Transfer to Cairo airport.
Khalili Bazaar. (B,L) End of services. (B)
Sequence of this package tour may vary depending on the arrival day. Cruise itineraries and cruise vessels are subject to change without notice.
Excursions on the cruise vessel are not private and are with a group.
LUXOR
R
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Day 5: Luxor – Esna – Edfu (cruising).
THE FOOTSTEPS Morning visit to the West Bank including
the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen
OF PHARAOHS Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
11 DAYS from $4034
Sail across the river Nile, reach Esna Lock,
cross the lock and continue sailing to
CAIRO OVERNIGHT Edfu. (B,L,D)
Operates Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun Day 6: Edfu – Kom Ombo – Aswan
Jan-Dec (cruising). In Edfu, visit the Temple of Horus.
• Partially Escorted Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the temples
• Guaranteed Departures of Sobek and Horus. Continue sailing to
Aswan. (B,L,D)
Includes: Day 7: Aswan (cruising). Tour Aswan
• All transfers and assistance with the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk
SHARM
EL SHEIKH • 6 nights hotel accommodation and Philae Temple. Experience a short
OVERNIGHT options in standard, superior, deluxe adventure trip on the Nile by a Felucca
or platinum (small boat) sailing around the islands.
• 4 night Nile Cruise with group Overnight on board. (B,L,D)
excursions
Day 8: Aswan – Cairo – Sharm El Sheikh.
LUXOR • Tours as per itinerary with private Disembark the vessel and transfer to Aswan
ESNA English speaking guide
airport for flight to Cairo to connect with
EDFU • Meals as per itinerary flight to Sharm El Sheikh (flight included).
KOM OMBO • Entrance fees Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. (B)
• Flights: Cairo – Luxor and Aswan –
Day 9: Sharm El Sheikh. Day is at leisure.
EGYPT Cairo – Sharm El Sheikh – Cairo
ASWAN Tonight you can join an optional tour to Mt.
Sinai where Moses is said to have received
Day 1: Cairo. Arrive into Cairo. You will be the Ten Commandments. Just before
Lake Nasser met and transferred to your hotel. sunrise climb to the peak following the Path
of Moses. After a light breakfast, tour the
Day 2: Cairo. Full day tour to Memphis to
famous St. Catherine Monastery. Within its
see the statue of Ramses II and the Step
walls rests a citadel like no other, incredibly
Pyramid in Sakkara. At Giza you will see
rich in important religious and historical
the Great Pyramid of Cheops and the
structures. (B)
BOOK & PAY IN FULL BY 31 MAR ’20 Sphinx. (B,L)
Day 10: Sharm El Sheikh. Day is at leisure.
SAVE 5% Day 3: Cairo. Full day tour beginning at
the Egyptian Museum housing the famous
Sunbathe on white sandy beaches or find
(The Footsteps of Pharaohs, shade in the mangrove lagoons that line
Jan-Sep departures only.) treasures of King Tutankhamun. After lunch
the coast, while snorkelers can explore the
visit the Citadel of Salah El Din with the
reefs. Optional attractions such as camel
Mohamed Ali Mosque followed by Khan El
rides and Bedouin dinners in the desert are
Khalili Bazaar. (B,L)
on offer too. (B)
Day 4: Cairo – Luxor. Transfer to Cairo
Day 11: Sharm El Sheikh – Cairo. Transfer to
airport for flight to Luxor (flight included).
Sharm El Sheikh airport for flight to Cairo
Transfer to cruise vessel. Afternoon tour
(flight included). End of services. (B)
of the East Bank of Luxor and the Karnak
Temples. Overnight on board. (B,L,D)
Sequence of this package tour may vary depending on the arrival day. Cruise itineraries and cruise vessels are subject to change without notice.
Excursions on the cruise vessel are not private and are with a group.
SHARM EL SHEIKH THE RED SEA
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CAIRO
Day 6: Aswan – Cairo. Disembark the vessel
HIGHLIGHTS OF EGYPT and transfer to Aswan airport for a flight to
Cairo (flight included). Transfer to hotel. (B) GOLAN HEIGHTS
BANIAS
CAPERNAUM
& ISRAEL Day 7: Cairo. Full day tour of Cairo. Visit the NAZARETH
ACRE
TABGHA
TIBERIAS
15 DAYS from $6260 famous Egyptian Museum and the Giza
plateau to see the Pyramids and Sphinx. (B) MEGIDDO
MUHRAKA GALILEE
OVERNIGHT
CANA
Operates Saturday Day 8: Cairo – Tel Aviv. Transfer to Cairo CAESAREA BEIT SHEAN
Jan-Dec airport for your flight to Tel Aviv (flight TEL AVIV JERUSALEM
OVERNIGHT OVERNIGHT
included). Transfer to your hotel. (B,D) THE
• Partially Escorted MASADA DEAD QUMRAN
Day 9: Tel Aviv – Caesarea – Muhraka BETHLEHEM SEA
• Guaranteed Departures ISRAEL
– Megiddo– Acre – Galilee. Drive to
Caesarea. Visit the excavations of the CAIRO OVERNIGHT
Includes:
ancient Roman city. Proceed to Muhraka. JORDAN
• All transfers and assistance
• 10 nights hotel accommodation Enjoy the view of the Jezreel Valley and
options in standard, superior or deluxe the lower Galilee. Continue to Megiddo,
• 4 night Nile Cruise with group identified as the site of Armageddon. Drive
excursions to Acre to visit the underground Crusader
City. Overnight in a kibbutz hotel. (B,D) EGYPT
• Egypt: tours as per itinerary with
private English speaking guide Day 10: Galilee – Tiberias – Capernaum
• Israel: days 9-14, escorted coach tour – Tabgha – Banias – Golan Heights –
with English speaking guide Galilee. Short tour of Tiberias, with a boat
• Meals as per itinerary ride on the Sea of Galilee. Visit the Yigal
• Entrance fees Alon centre where the “Jesus Boat” is
displayed. Continue to Capernaum. Visit
• Flights: Cairo – Luxor, Aswan – Cairo
and Cairo – Tel Aviv the remains of the 2nd century synagogue.
Proceed to Tabgha and visit the Church of ESNA LUXOR
Multiplication with its 4th century mosaic EDFU
Day 1: Cairo. On arrival, you will be met floor. Continue to Mount of Beatitudes, the KOM OMBO
and transferred to hotel. place where Jesus delivered the Sermon
Day 2: Cairo – Luxor. Transfer to Cairo on the Mount. Drive to the Banias Springs
and tour the Golan Heights. Stay in a ASWAN
airport for flight to Luxor (flight included).
Transfer to cruise vessel. Afternoon tour kibbutz hotel. (B,D)
of the East Bank of Luxor and the Karnak Day 11: Galilee – Cana – Nazareth – Beit Day 13: Jerusalem (New City) – Bethlehem*
Temples. Overnight on board. (B,L,D) Shean – Jerusalem. Drive to Cana to visit – Jerusalem. Drive to Ein Karem to visit
Day 3: Luxor – Esna – Edfu (cruising). the Wedding Church, where Jesus turned the Church of Visitation. Proceed to Yad
Morning visit to the West Bank including water into wine. Continue to Nazareth. Visit Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust.
the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen the Church of Annunciation, St. Joseph’s Visit the Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book,
Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. workshop and Mary’s Well. Drive to the where the Dead Sea Scrolls are housed.
Sail across the river Nile, reach Esna Lock, baptismal site of Yardenit. Continue to Beit Proceed to Bethlehem to visit the Church
cross the lock and continue sailing to Shean and visit the Roman amphitheatre. of Nativity. Return to Jerusalem. (B,D)
Edfu. (B,L,D) Drive to Jerusalem. (B,D)
Day 14: Jerusalem – Qumran – Masada –
Day 4: Edfu – Kom Ombo – Aswan Day 12: Jerusalem (Old City). Visit the Dead Sea – Jerusalem. Visit the ancient
(cruising). In Edfu, visit the Temple of Horus. Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of city of Qumran, where the Dead Sea
Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the temples the city. Visit King David’s Tomb and the Scrolls were found. Drive to Masada and
of Sobek and Horus. Continue sailing to Room of the Last Supper on Mount Zion. ascend by cable car to visit the ancient
Aswan. (B,L,D) Enter the Old City; walk through the Cardo, site. Continue to the Dead Sea for a float in
view the Temple Mount, walk along the the salty water. Return to Jerusalem. (B,D)
Day 5: Aswan (cruising). Tour Aswan Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy
with the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk Day 15: Jerusalem – Tel Aviv. Transfer to Tel
Sepulchre. Drive to the Garden Tomb and Aviv airport. End of services. (B)
and Philae Temple. Experience a short enjoy the beautiful gardens. (B,D)
adventure trip on the Nile by a Felucca
(small boat). (B,L,D)
Cruise itineraries and cruise vessels are subject to change without notice. Excursions on the cruise vessel are not private and are with a group. Escorted tour portion can be a combination
of different regular tours and therefore coach changes may be required. Some tours do not operate during special event periods. *Bethlehem is under the Palestinian Authority
Jurisdiction and therefore the visit is subject to confirmation on the day.
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LUXOR
Day 1: Cairo. On arrival into Cairo, you will Day 12: Tiberias – Cana – Nazareth – Beit
BEST OF EGYPT, be met and transferred to your hotel. Shean – Jerusalem. Drive to Cana to
ISRAEL & JORDAN Day 2: Cairo – Luxor. Transfer to Cairo visit the Wedding Church. Continue to
airport for flight to Luxor (flight included). Nazareth. Visit the Church of Annunciation,
20 DAYS from $8199 Transfer to cruise vessel. Afternoon tour
of the East Bank of Luxor and the Karnak
St. Joseph’s workshop and Mary’s Well.
Drive to Beit Shean and visit the Roman
Temples. Overnight on board. (B,L,D) amphitheatre. Continue to Jerusalem. (B)
Operates Wednesday Day 13: Jerusalem – Masada – Qumran –
Jan-Dec Day 3: Luxor – Esna – Edfu (cruising).
Morning visit to the West Bank including Dead Sea – Jerusalem. Travel to Masada,
• Partially Escorted the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen ascending by cable car to tour the ancient
• Guaranteed Departures Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. fortress. Visit the ancient city of Qumran,
Sail across the river Nile, reach Esna Lock, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found.
Includes: Continue to the Dead Sea for a swim.
cross the lock and continue sailing to
• All transfers and assistance Return to Jerusalem. (B)
Edfu. (B,L,D)
• 15 nights hotel accommodation Day 14: Jerusalem (New City) – Bethlehem*
options in standard, superior or deluxe Day 4: Edfu – Kom Ombo – Aswan
(cruising). In Edfu, visit the Temple of Horus. – Jerusalem. Visit the Israel Museum
• 4 night Nile Cruise with group including the Shrine of the Book which
excursions Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the temples
of Sobek and Horus. Continue sailing to houses the Dead Sea Scrolls. Visit Ein
• Egypt: tours as per itinerary with Karem, where John the Baptist was born.
private English speaking guide Aswan. (B,L,D)
Proceed to the Holocaust memorial of Yad
• Israel & Jordan: days 10-19, escorted Day 5: Aswan (cruising). Tour Aswan Vashem. Continue to Bethlehem and visit
coach tour with English speaking with the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk the Church of the Nativity and Manger
guide and Philae Temple. Experience a short Square. Return to Jerusalem. (B)
• Meals as per itinerary adventure trip on the Nile by a Felucca
(small boat). (B,L,D) Day 15: Jerusalem (Old City). Enter the Old
• Entrance fees City of Jerusalem. See the Western Wall
• Flights: Cairo – Luxor, Aswan – Cairo Day 6: Aswan – Cairo. Disembark the vessel and Temple Mount. Walk the Via Dolorosa,
and Cairo – Tel Aviv and transfer to Aswan airport for a flight to to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Visit
Cairo (flight included). Transfer to hotel. (B)
OVERNIGHT
the tomb of King David and the Room of
Day 7: Cairo. Full day tour of Cairo. Visit the the Last Supper on Mt. Zion. Drive to the
GOLAN HEIGHTS TABGHA famous Egyptian Museum and the Giza Mount of Olives for a panoramic view. Visit
CAPERNAUM TIBERIAS plateau to see the Pyramids and Sphinx. (B) the Garden of Gethsemane. (B)
OVERNIGHT
NAZARETH CANA Day 8: Cairo. Morning tour of Cairo Day 16: Jerusalem – Jerash – Amman.
MEGIDDO
BEIT SHEAN featuring the Citadel of Salah El Din, Depart Jerusalem for Jordan. Proceed to
CAESAREA JERASH
TEL AVIV Mohamed Ali Mosque and the Khan El the ancient Roman city of Jerash. Drive to
OVERNIGHT AMMAN
OVERNIGHT Khalili bazaar. (B) Amman for a panoramic city tour. (B)
JERUSALEM QUMRAN
OVERNIGHT
BETHLEHEM THE Day 9: Cairo – Tel Aviv. Transfer to Cairo Day 17: Amman – Petra. Depart for Mt
MADABA
MASADA DEAD airport for your flight to Tel Aviv (flight Nebo, the traditional burial place of Moses,
SEA
ISRAEL JORDAN included). Transfer to your hotel. (B) for views of the Jordan Valley. Continue to
CAIRO PETRA Day 10: Tel Aviv – Caesarea – Megiddo Petra. Walk, or ride on horseback to the Siq.
OVERNIGHT OVERNIGHT
– Tiberias. Visit the old city of Jaffa in Tel Walk through the Siq into Petra and visit the
Aviv. Drive to the archaeological ruins Treasury. (B)
WADI RUM
of Caesarea. Proceed to Megiddo, the Day 18: Petra – Wadi Rum – Madaba –
supposed site of Armageddon. Continue to Amman. Drive to Wadi Rum. Drive through
Tiberias. (B) the desert landscape on a jeep safari.
EGYPT Continue to Madaba to visit the remains
Day 11: Tiberias – Capernaum – Tabgha
– Golan Heights – Tiberias. Travel to of the Byzantine church with its ancient
Capernaum, the centre of Jesus’ ministry. mosaic floor map. Return to Amman. (B)
Continue to Tabgha and the Church Day 19: Amman – Tel Aviv. Depart hotel
of Multiplication. Drive to the Mount of and cross the border back into Israel. Drive
Beatitudes where Jesus preached the to Tel Aviv. (B)
Sermon on the Mount. Ascend to the Day 20: Tel Aviv. Transfer to Tel Aviv airport.
Golan Heights for a panoramic view. End of services. (B)
ESNA LUXOR Visit the Yardenit Baptismal Site. Return to
EDFU Tiberias. (B)
KOM OMBO
Cruise itineraries and cruise vessels are subject to change without notice. Excursions on the cruise vessel are not private
and are with a group. Escorted tour portion can be a combination of different regular tours and therefore coach changes
may be required. Some tours do not operate during special event periods. Border taxes and visa fees are not included
ASWAN and may need to be paid locally. Sequence of the tour may change. Wadi Rum jeep tour may not be suitable for
persons of particular ages or those with medical conditions.*Bethlehem is under the Palestinian Authority Jurisdiction and
therefore the visit is subject to confirmation on the day.
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Day 1: Cairo. Arrive in Cairo. You will be
EGYPT EXPRESS met and transferred to your hotel.
CAIRO OVERNIGHT
6 DAYS from $2234
Day 2: Cairo. Full day tour of Cairo
including the Egyptian Museum, the
Pyramids of Giza and the famous
Operates Wednesday Sphinx. (B,L)
Jan-Dec Day 3: Cairo – Aswan. Transfer to Cairo
• Escorted airport for flight to Aswan (flight included).
• Guided in English only Upon arrival, transfer to your cruise vessel.
• Guaranteed with minimum 2 people In the afternoon, visit the High Dam
and Philae Temple. Experience a short
Includes: adventure trip on the Nile by a Felucca
• All transfers and assistance (small boat) sailing around the islands
• 2 nights hotel accommodation where you will view Elephantine Island,
(options in superior or deluxe) the Botanical Garden and the Aga Khan
• 3 night Nile Cruise Mausoleum. Overnight on board. (B,L,D) LUXOR
• Tours as per itinerary with English Day 4: Aswan – Kom Ombo – Edfu – Esna ESNA
speaking guide (cruising). Early morning sail to Kom Ombo EDFU
• Meals as per itinerary to visit the temples of Sobek and Horus. Sail KOM OMBO
• Entrance fees to Edfu and take a tour by horse-drawn
• Flights: Cairo – Aswan and Luxor – carriage to visit the Temple of Horus. EGYPT
ASWAN
Cairo Overnight on board while crossing the Esna
Lock. (B,L,D)
Day 5: Esna – Luxor (cruising). Sail to Luxor Lake Nasser
and visit the West Bank including the Valley
of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatchepsut
and the Colossi of Memnon for a morning
tour. (B,L,D) BOOK & PAY IN FULL BY 31 MAR ’20
Day 6: Luxor – Cairo. Disembark your vessel SAVE 5%
and transfer to Luxor airport for flight to (Egypt Express, Jan-Sep departures only.)
Cairo (flight included). End of services. (B)
Tours can be a combination of different regular tours and therefore coach changes may be required. Flight departing Cairo must be booked with ample time after the Luxor-Cairo service
that is confirmed as part of the tour itinerary.
CAIRO
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Day 3: Cairo. Depart for a full day tour of the
CAIRO OVERNIGHT CLASSICAL EGYPT Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Salah Din
and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali.
8 DAYS from $2628 Your tour will end with a visit to Khan El Khalili,
the oldest bazaar in Cairo. (B)
Operates Friday Day 4: Cairo – Luxor. Transfer to Cairo airport
Jan-Dec for flight to Luxor (flight included). Transfer to
cruise vessel. Afternoon tour of Luxor and the
• Escorted
Karnak Temples. Overnight on board. (B,L,D)
• Guided in English only
• Guaranteed with minimum 2 people Day 5: Luxor – Esna – Edfu (cruising).
Morning visit to the West Bank including
Includes: the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen
• All transfers and assistance Hatchepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Sail
• 3 nights hotel accommodation across the river Nile, reach Esna Lock, cross
(options in superior or deluxe) the lock and continue sailing to Edfu. (B,L,D)
LUXOR • 4 night Nile Cruise Day 6: Edfu – Kom Ombo – Aswan
ESNA
• Tours as per itinerary with English (cruising). Take a tour of Edfu by horse-
EDFU
speaking guide drawn carriage to visit the Temple of Horus.
KOM OMBO Sail to Kom Ombo, visit the temples of Sobek
• Meals as per itinerary
• Entrance fees and Horus, then onto Aswan. (B,L,D)
EGYPT
ASWAN • Flights: Cairo – Luxor and Aswan – Day 7: Aswan (cruising). Tour Aswan with the
Cairo High Dam and Philae Temple. Experience a
short adventure trip on the Nile by a Felucca
Lake Nasser
(small boat) sailing around the islands where
Day 1: Cairo. Arrive in Cairo. You will be met you will view Elephantine Island and the Aga
and transferred to your hotel. Khan Mausoleum with a visit to the Botanical
Day 2: Cairo. Full day tour of Cairo including Garden. Overnight on board. (B,L,D)
Memphis and Sakkara followed by a visit Day 8: Aswan – Cairo. Disembark your vessel
BOOK & PAY IN FULL BY 31 MAR ’20 to the Pyramids of Giza and the famous and transfer to Aswan airport for flight to
SAVE 5% Sphinx. (B,L) Cairo (flight included). End of services. (B)
(Classical Egypt, Jan-Sep departures only.)
Tours can be a combination of different regular tours and therefore coach changes may be required. Flight departing Cairo must be booked with ample time after the Aswan-Cairo
service that is confirmed as part of the tour itinerary.
LUXOR
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HURGHADA
Day 1: Cairo. Arrive in Cairo where you will
EGYPTIAN HIGHLIGHTS be met and transferred to your hotel.
CAIRO OVERNIGHT
& THE RED SEA Day 2: Cairo. Full day tour of Cairo
including the Egyptian Museum, the
9 DAYS from $2966 Pyramids of Giza and the famous
Sphinx. (B,L)
Operates Wednesday Day 3: Cairo – Aswan. Transfer to Cairo
Jan-Dec airport for flight to Aswan (flight included). EGYPT
Transfer to cruise vessel. In the afternoon,
• Escorted visit the High Dam and Philae Temple.
• Guided in English only Experience a short adventure trip on
• Guaranteed with minimum 2 people the Nile by a Felucca (small boat) sailing HURGHADA
OVERNIGHT
around the islands where you will view
Includes:
Elephantine Island, the Botanical Garden
• All transfers and assistance and the Aga Khan Mausoleum. (B,L,D)
• 5 nights hotel accommodation
Day 4: Aswan – Kom Ombo – Edfu – Esna ESNA LUXOR
(options in superior or deluxe)
(cruising). Early morning sail to Kom Ombo
• 3 night Nile Cruise EDFU
to visit the temples of Sobek and Horus. Sail KOM OMBO
• Tours as per itinerary with English to Edfu and take a tour by horse-drawn
speaking guide
carriage to visit the Temple of Horus.
• Meals as per itinerary Overnight on board while crossing the Esna ASWAN
• Entrance fees Lock. (B,L,D)
• Flights: Cairo – Aswan and Hurghada –
Day 5: Esna – Luxor (cruising). Sail into Luxor
Cairo
and visit the West Bank including the Valley Lake Nasser
of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatchepsut
and the Colossi of Memnon on a morning
tour. (B,L,D)
Day 9: Hurghada – Cairo. Transfer to
Day 6: Luxor – Hurghada. Disembark
Hurghada airport for flight to Cairo (flight
the cruise vessel. Transfer from Luxor to
included). End of services. (B)
Hurghada by road, driving from the Nile
Valley to the Red Sea. Afternoon at leisure
to explore Hurghada. (B)
BOOK & PAY IN FULL BY 31 MAR ’20
Day 7: Hurghada. Day at leisure. (B)
Day 8: Hurghada. Morning at leisure. In
SAVE 5%
(Egyptian Highlights & The Red Sea,
the late afternoon you will be taken for Jan-Sep departures only.)
your farewell dinner in a 4x4 for a Bedouin
evening in the desert to watch the sun set
and you may experience a camel ride in
the desert. (B,D)
Tours can be a combination of different regular tours and therefore coach changes may be required. Flight departing Cairo must be booked with ample time after the Hurghada-Cairo
service that is confirmed as part of the tour itinerary.
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Day 5: Edfu – Kom Ombo – Aswan
ISRAEL
HIGHLIGHTS OF EGYPT (cruising). Take a tour by horse-drawn
& JORDAN
AMMAN carriage to visit the Temple of Horus. Sail
OVERNIGHT to Kom Ombo to visit the Temples of Sobek
13 DAYS from $5601
THE
DEAD
SEA
MADABA and Horus. Sail onto Aswan. (B,L,D)
KERAK Day 6: Aswan (cruising). Tour of Aswan
JORDAN including the High Dam and Philae Temple.
Operates Saturday Experience a short adventure on the Nile
CAIRO OVERNIGHT PETRA
OVERNIGHT Jan-Dec by Felucca (small boat) sailing around
• Escorted Elephantine Island. Visit the Aga Khan
WADI RUM Mausoleum and the Botanical Gardens of
• Guided in English only
• Guaranteed with minimum 2 people Aswan. Overnight on board. (B,L,D)
Day 7: Aswan – Cairo. Optional tour of
EGYPT Includes:
Abu Simbel. Transfer to Aswan airport for
• All transfers and assistance flight to Cairo (flight included). Transfer to
• 8 nights hotel accommodation hotel. (B)
(options in superior or deluxe)
Day 8: Cairo. Full day tour of Cairo
• 4 night Nile Cruise
including Memphis and Sakkara and an
• Tours as per itinerary with English afternoon visit to the Pyramids of Giza and
speaking guide
the famous Sphinx. (B,L)
• Meals as per itinerary
Day 9: Cairo – Amman. Transfer to Cairo
ESNA LUXOR • Entrance fees
airport for flight to Amman (flight included).
• Flights: Cairo – Luxor and Aswan –
EDFU Transfer to hotel. (B,D)
KOM OMBO Cairo – Amman
Day 10: Amman – Madaba – Kerak – Petra.
Depart via the Kings’ Highway for Petra,
ASWAN Day 1: Cairo. Arrive in Cairo where you will visiting the mosaic city of Madaba. See
be met and transferred to your hotel. the oldest map of the holy land. Continue
Day 2: Cairo. Full day tour of Cairo to Mt. Nebo, where according to tradition,
beginning at the Egyptian Museum, and Moses is buried, to admire the wonderful
Lake Nasser
BOOK & PAY IN FULL BY 31 MAR ’20 continuing to the Citadel of Salah Din and view of the countryside, the Jordan River
the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali. and the Dead Sea. Next to Kerak and onto
SAVE 5% Finish the day at the oldest bazaar in Cairo Petra. (B,D)
(Highlights of Egypt & Jordan,
Jan-Sep departures only.) – Khan El Khalili. (B) Day 11: Petra. Depart for a tour of Petra, the
Day 3: Cairo – Luxor. Transfer to Cairo city carved into the stone and the treasury.
airport for flight to Luxor (flight included). Head for the archaeological site with the
Transfer to cruise vessel. Afternoon tour of hundred temples, the Royal Palaces, the
Luxor and Karnak Temples. Overnight on Roman Theatre and houses, the Hydria
board. (B,L,D) Monument, the Corinthian Tomb and the
Monastery. (B,D)
Day 4: Luxor – Esna – Edfu (cruising).
Morning visit to the West Bank including Day 12: Petra – Wadi Rum – Amman.
the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Departure for a 4x4 safari in the Wadi Rum
Hatchepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Desert, the land of Lawrence of Arabia,
Sail across the river Nile, reach Esna Lock where you will be enchanted by the striking
then continue sailing to Edfu. (B,L,D) landscape, the endless sands, and the
large rock formations that appear out of
the desert sands. Return to Amman. (B,D)
Day 13: Amman. Transfer to Amman
airport. End of services. (B)
Tours can be a combination of different regular tours and therefore coach changes may be required. Some tours do not operate during special event periods. Border taxes and visa fees
are not included and need to be paid locally. Wadi Rum jeep tour may not be suitable for persons of particular ages or those with medical conditions.
EDFU
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