Wonders
Petra, Jordan
of the
Ancient
World
Cairo to Amman
Egypt, Jordan
See two of the Wonders of the World in two
fascinating countries. Be awed by the immensity
of the Pyramids of Giza before heading to the
edge of the Sahara Desert with its remote life
giving oases. See tropical Aswan in exotic Nubia
and perhaps visit Abu Simbel Temple -
spectacularly positioned on the edge of Lake
Nasser. Relax as you cruise the Upper Nile and
learn the mysteries of the ancients from your tour
guide. Stand tall in the Hypostyle Hall of Karnak
Temple and discover the history of the
hieroglyphic inscribed pylons. Swim in the balmy
Red Sea in Hurghada and Sharm el Sheikh before
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travelling into the Sinai wilderness to climb the
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Start Finish 2009 03 Jul 09 26 Jul 09
mountain considered holy by Jews, Christian and Day 1 Arrival Day, Cairo
Price
Cairo Amman 09 Jan 09 01 Feb 09 07 Aug 09 30 Aug 09
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Muslims. Sail over the Gulf of Aqaba into Jordan,
Day 2 Cairo, Pyramids of Giza
Day 3 Cairo, Egyptian Museum
10 Oct 08 02 Nov 08 20 Mar 09 12 Apr 09 16 Oct 09 08 Nov 09
and take a jeep safari through the Wadi Rum
07 Nov 08 30 Nov 08 24 Apr 09 17 May 09 20 Nov 09 13 Dec 09
Day 4 Alexandria
05 Dec 08 28 Dec 08 29 May 09 21 Jun 09
Desert. Walk through the legendary Siq into
Day 5 Marsa Matrouh, Siwa Oasis
Day 6 Desert Safari, Great Sand Sea
another Wonder of the World - Petra, the rose red Day 7 Desert Safari, White Desert
city, and find out more about why the Nabateans
Day 8 Bahariya Oasis
Day 9 Cairo, Overnight Train to Aswan
INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS:
made this their home. Try a float in the salt Day 10 Aswan
Day 11 Aswan, Embarkation onto Cruise
Egypt - Aswan
encrusted Dead Sea and emerge relaxed,
Day 12 Visit to Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples
- Cairo - Nile Cruise
refreshed, enlightened and with memories to last Day 13 Luxor, Valley of the Kings
Day 14 Disembarkation, transfer to Hurghada
- Pyramids of Giza - Philae Temple
a lifetime.
Day 15 Hurghada
- Memphis - High Dam
Day 16 Ferry to Sharm el Sheikh
- Pyramids of Sakkara - Kom Ombo Temple
Day 17 Sharm el Sheikh
- Egyptian Museum - Edfu Temple
Day 18 St Catherine's Protectorate, Mount Sinai
Day 19 Nuweiba, Ferry to Jordan
- Citadel of Saladin - Luxor
Day 20 Wadi Rum Desert, Jeep Safari - Alabaster Mosque - Valley of the Kings
Day 21 Wadi Musa
- Khan el Khalilie - Colossi of Memnon
Day 22 Wadi Musa, Petra
Day 23 Dead Sea, Amman
Bazaar - Karnak Temple
Day 24 Amman - Alexandria - Luxor Temple
NO LOCAL PAYMENT
- Pompey's Pillar - Hurghada
TRANSPORT & ACCOMMODATION
- Roman Catacombs - Sharm el Sheikh
• Private Vehicle, Safari Vehicle, Overnight Train, Cruise Boat, Ferry - Kaitbay Fortress - St Catherine's
and on Foot
- Marsa Martouh Monastery
• 17 Nights Hotel, 2 Nights Desert Camp, 1 Night Overnight Train,
- Siwa Oasis (when open)
3 Nights Cruise Boat
- Oracle Temple - Mount Sinai
INCLUSIONS
• Escorted Tour - Except for Nuweiba-Aquaba Ferry Crossing
- Shila - Nuweiba
• All Tolls and Taxes
- Desert Safari Jordan
• All Activities, Sightseeing + Entrance Fees as Per Itinerary - Great Sand Sea - Aqaba
MEALS
- Bir Wahed - Wadi Rum Desert
• 23 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches, 11 Dinners
GROUP SIZE & AGE GUIDE
- Hot and Cold Springs - Jeep Safari
Maximum: 16 Age: 18-55 - Arag - Wadi Musa
PRE DEPARTURE MEETING AND START TIME
- Black Desert - Beida and Little Petra
A pre departure meeting is held the evening of day one of the tour
at the joining hotel at 18:00pm.
- White Desert - Petra
INSURANCE - Crystal Mountain - Dead Sea
Insurance is mandatory. For more information about travel
insurance see page 84
- Bahariya Oasis - Amman
PRE AND POST TOUR ACCOMMODATION
- English Mountain
Accommodation is available at the start and finishing points of
your tour. For prices go to
www.kumuka.com
Optional Activities:
Egypt - Mummy Room Cairo Museum - Tutankhamun's Tomb -
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Abu Simbel - Diving and Snorkelling - Jordan - Archaeological
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