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Egypt & Jordan |
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11 Nights /12 Days |
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Day 1 : Today you start your fun filled tour to Egypt and Jordan, as you arrive at Cairo – the name Cairo means ‘the victorious city’.
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Bon Voyage! Today you start your tour as you arrive into Cairo, one of the largest cities in the African Sub Continent. You will be met and assisted through the Passport Control and Customs. Outside the baggage hall, you will be greeted by your friendly and experienced Tour Manager. Enjoy Indian dinner at a local restaurant on the way to your hotel. |
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Overnight at Hotel Sofitel Le Sphinx or similar in Cairo. |
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Day 2 :Proceed to Aberdare National Park and enjoy game viewing too!
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Today morning after breakfast, proceed on a panoramic city tour of Cairo passing the Cairo tower, one of the more recent landmarks of Cairo rising to a height of 187 meters, the famous blue mosque with blue mosaic walls, and the Mari Mina church dating back to the early 5th century. See the famous Egyptian Museum which houses more than 2, 50,000 antiques displaying the whole history of ancient Egypt, extending over five thousand years; the most splendid being the collection of Tut Ankh-Amon. You get a chance to visit the Mummy room here. After |
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your tour, enjoy Indian lunch at a local restaurant.
Later in the evening, pay a visit to Sound and Light spectacular Show of the Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus and enjoy the history of the ancient Egyptians. The show begins with the story of the Sphinx who has been the vigilant guardian of the city of the dead for five thousand years. The show also depicts the story of building the pyramids and relates the history of great and famous figures of ancient Egypt such as Thutmosis IV, Akhnaten, Nefertiti and Tut Ankh Amon. |
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After the show, proceed to a local restaurant for Indian dinner. |
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Overnight at Hotel Sofitel Le Sphinx or similar in Cairo. |
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Day 3 : Visit the Pyramids of Giza.
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Today morning after breakfast at the hotel, proceed on a guided tour of this ancient capital city. On the west bank of the Nile, facing Cairo and on top of the Giza plateau, rise the three Pyramids erected by Cheops, Chepren and Mycerinus, and guarded by the mysterious sphinx, a mythical statue with a body of a lion and a human head. The three Pyramids and the Sphinx are considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Today enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
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Later proceed to a restaurant for dinner. |
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Overnight at Hotel Sofitel Le Sphinx or similar in Cairo. |
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Day 4 : Fly to Aswan – one of the most beautiful cities of Egypt.
Enjoy a guided city tour of Aswan. Board your 3 Night Nile cruise. Sail to Kom Ombo.
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After an early breakfast at the hotel, proceed to the airport for your flight to Aswan. On arrival at Aswan; proceed on a guided city tour visiting the High Dam – one of the outstanding architectural achievements of the twentieth century. Visit the temple of Philae dedicated to Goddess Isis and later proceed to the Cruise Centre to board the luxury cruise liner. Enjoy a delicious 'welcome aboard' buffet lunch on board. Later set sail to Kom Ombo and enjoy your leisure time on board. |
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Tonight enjoy a delicious dinner on the Cruise. |
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Overnight on board Carnival Nile Cruise or similar. |
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Day 5 : City sights of Kom Ombo including the temple of two Gods. On to Edfu. Visit temple of Edfu. Sail to Luxor.
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After an American breakfast on board, proceed to the famous 'temple of two Gods'. Dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris, the crocodile gods, this temple was constructed during the Roman era and is noted for its engravings. After enjoying the city sights of Kom Ombo, re board the cruise and sail to Edfu, a town situated on the west bank of the river Nile. Enjoy lunch on board the cruise. On arrival at Edfu, proceed to the famous Edfu temple dedicated to God Horus, represented by the Falcon. |
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This is one of the most beautiful Egyptian temples distinguished by its huge splendid structure that blends Pharoic and Greek architecture. Later, sail to the magnificent town of Luxor, considered the greatest outdoor museum of the world. |
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Enjoy dinner on board the cruise. |
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Overnight on board Carnival Nile Cruise or similar. |
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Day 6 : Enjoy the sights of Luxor.
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After an American breakfast on board, proceed on a tour of Luxor – the city of palaces. Visit the famous tombs in the Valley of Kings. Visit the temple of Hatshepsut. Later, proceed to the Colossi of Memnon, which are ruins of the funerary tomb of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only queen who ruled Egypt. Also, visit the Karnak Temple. Later, return to the cruise. |
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Dinner on board the cruise. |
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| Overnight on board Carnival Nile Cruise or similar. |
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Day 7 : Today disembark from the cruise. Proceed to Sharm El Sheikh by flight. |
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Today morning, after an early breakfast, disembark from the cruise to
the airport to board your flight to Sharm El Sheikh. On arrival, transfer
to your hotel and check in. Enjoy lunch at your hotel. The rest of your day is at leisure. |
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Tonight, enjoy dinner at the hotel. |
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Overnight at Sonesta Beach Resort or similar in Sharm El Sheikh.
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8 : Explore Sharm El Sheikh
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Today after breakfast the day is at leisure. Sharm El Sheikh is one of the world’s best known dive sites. Sharm El Sheikh Bay, Naama Bay and Shark Bay are all fantastic hang outs to enjoy the sun, sand and strikingly clear sea off the Sinai Peninsula. The seabed closer to the coast is like a gigantic coral aquarium housing Coral Grouper, Napoleon Wrasse, Parrotfish, Butterfly Fish and other fascinating marine life. In the evening another aspect of Egyptian culture comes to life with local shopping, terrace cafes and trendy discos opening their doors to locals & visitors alike.
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Enjoy your lunch and dinner at the hotel. |
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Overnight at Sonesta Beach Resort or similar in Sharm El Sheikh.
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Day 9 : Proceed to Amman. On arrival, proceed for a short city tour. |
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This morning, after breakfast, proceed to the airport to board your flight to Amman. Upon arrival at Amman airport our representative meets you and assists you through immigration procedures. Start the city tour of Amman visiting the Citadel with remains from 3 different periods and the Roman Theatre from 2nd century in downtown area.
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Dinner at Kashmir restaurant. |
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Overnight at Regency Palace Hotel or similar in Amman. |
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10 : Full day trip to Petra with a chance to go horse riding to the canyon.
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Today morning after an early breakfast at hotel, drive 2.5 hrs to Petra. On horse back or on foot you reach the Siq, a narrow canyon, walk till the 40 meters hmigh Treasury, see the Street of Facades and the Royal Tombs. Lunch at local restaurant (there is no Indian restaurant in Petra). |
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In the evening, return to Amman for dinner at Kashmir restaurant. |
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| Overnight at Regency Palace Hotel or similar in Amman. |
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Day 11 : Free time for shopping followed by a visit to the Dead Sea.
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Today morning after breakfast at the hotel, rest of the morning is at leisure to check out the exciting bargains in the modern sites of Amman, like Mecca Mall. Proceed for lunch at Kashmir Restaurant and then we drive to the lowest point on earth. You have leisure time, the chance to float on salty waters or try the beauty benefits of the dark mud on the shores.
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Proceed for dinner at Indian restaurant in Amman. |
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Overnight at Regency Palace Hotel or similar in Amman. |
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Day 12 : Fly back home. |
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Today after breakfast, you are escorted to the airport to board your flight back home. Come back with superb memories of your holiday with Air Tours Holidays!!!!
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