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Pyramids to Petra - Deluxe

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Pyramids to Petra: Cairo, Luxor, Petra & More

13 days

Trip Overview

This 13 day journey pairs two of the ancient world’s most incredible wonders to create an unforgettable journey. Explore the splendid land of the Pharaohs before crossing the Sinai Peninsula to Petra, the ‘rose-red city half as old as time’.

Start in Cairo, where a full day tour takes you to The Great Pyramid of Khufu. Built between 2560 and 2540 BC, it is also the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one still standing. The surrounding necropolis offers much to discover, including the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, The Great Sphinx, along with numerous cemeteries and many smaller tombs. Your tour also takes you to the Solar Boat Museum, the ancient capital of Memphis and Sakkara, the famed ‘City of the Dead’.

Fly to Luxor for an unforgettable five day cruise up the Nile. Explore the wonders of Upper Egypt, including the Valley of the Kings, where Pharaohs of the New Kingdom were entombed between the 16th and 11th centuries BC. Visit the ruins of ancient Thebes and the incredible temples of Luxor and Karnak.

The Temple of Horus is the most complete ancient site in nearby Edfu, and perhaps the best preserved anywhere in Egypt. Equally impressive is the temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek at Kom Ombo. You’ll see Sobek enshrined in much of the temple’s artwork, and in the 300 mummified crocodiles displayed in the temple’s Crocodile Museum.

A day tour of Aswan takes you to see Aswan Dam, with a cruise around beautiful Elephantine Island and the Botanical Gardens. You’ll also have the option to fly to Abu Simbel to see the temple of Ramses II.

A mysterious desert nether-land between Africa and the Middle East, the Sinai Peninsula is packed with fascinating history, and is lined by many of the region’s best beach resorts. Stop in at Sharm el-Sheikh, with the option of visiting St Catherine’s Monastery.

Jordan’s capital, Amman is a thriving, progressive city, particularly in its west. With historic sights like the Roman Theatre and King Abdullah Mosque, this is an ideal place to begin your Jordanian adventure.

After a day touring the capital, set out for Petra, the symbol of Jordan. Spend two nights here, as you’ll want plenty of time to visit this millennia old city, with famous sights including the rock-cut architecture of the Treasury, the Street of Facades and the Amphitheater.

Head out to visit Wadi Rum, the breathtaking, almost alien desert landscape made famous by Lawrence of Arabia. Finally, visit the Roman city of Jerash and Ajloun Castle before your return to Amman.

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Pyramids to Petra - Deluxe

Multi Day Tour

Arrive Cairo

Upon arrival into Cairo International Airport after you will be met by Goway's local representative and transferred to your hotel. You will be presented with full documentation if required, including domestic airline tickets. The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax or explore on your own.

Cairo, the Triumphant City, is the glorious capital of Egypt, the cradle of civilization and the beacon of religion. It is the largest city in the Middle East and Africa and lies at the centre of all routes leading to and from the continents of Asia, Africa, and Europe. Greater Cairo extends on the banks of the River Nile to the south of its delta. Here, the Nile divides into two tributaries, the Rosetta and the Damietta. On its East Side stands the evidence of 2000 years of Islamic, Christian Coptic and Jewish culture still flourishing to this day. On its West Side lies the Ancient Egyptian city of Memphis (Giza), the renowned capital of the Old Kingdom and the site of the Pyramids, the only surviving wonder of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World. Indeed, a journey through Cairo is a journey through time, a journey through the history of an immortal civilization.

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Cairo Marriott Hotel

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The Cairo Marriott Hotel and Omar Khayyam Casino is the perfect destination for weekend getaways, vacations and business travel. The hotel is actually situated on an island in the middle of the Nile River which is connected to the mainland. A stay at this 5-star hotel in Cairo ensures that you will enjoy all that Cairo has to offer. Nearby attractions include Pyramids of Giza, Khan el Khalili, Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and Cairo Opera House. Unwind at the hotel's pool which is one of the largest pools in the city or enjoy a drink at Cafe Promenade. The hotel is in close proximity to the Giza Pyramids, 'old' Cairo center, Egyptian Museum, Cairo Zoo and the opera house.

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Exploring Cairo Pyramid and Sphinx

Today, you will visit Cheops' Pyramid, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and the Sphinx, the great god-lion sentinel. Built over 35 centuries ago, the towering pyramids were erected to preserve bodies and treasures for the afterlife. You will also visit the Solar Boat Museum, housing the spectacular funerary boats placed at the disposal of the King for his journey to the afterlife. You'll continue on to Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt, and Sakkara, the 'City of the Dead', to see the step pyramid of King Zoser and the Wall of Cobras.

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Breakfast, Lunch

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Cairo Marriott Hotel

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The Cairo Marriott Hotel and Omar Khayyam Casino is the perfect destination for weekend getaways, vacations and business travel. The hotel is actually situated on an island in the middle of the Nile River which is connected to the mainland. A stay at this 5-star hotel in Cairo ensures that you will enjoy all that Cairo has to offer. Nearby attractions include Pyramids of Giza, Khan el Khalili, Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and Cairo Opera House. Unwind at the hotel's pool which is one of the largest pools in the city or enjoy a drink at Cafe Promenade. The hotel is in close proximity to the Giza Pyramids, 'old' Cairo center, Egyptian Museum, Cairo Zoo and the opera house.

Cairo Marriott Hotel
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Fly Cairo to Luxor and Embark on a Nile Cruise

Transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your chosen ship, your floating hotel for the next 5 days.

After lunch, in an unforgettable excursion, you will drive to the Luxor Temple. Built largely by Amenhotep III and Ramses II, the temple served as the setting for the rituals of the festival of Opet, which was held to reconcile the human aspect of the ruler with his divine office.

Next, visit Karnak Temple, erected in 1928 BC as a small shrine dedicated to Amun the God of Thebes. The temple comprises of three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples all constructed over 1300 years ago. The three main temples of Mut, Monthu and Amun are at the centre. Karnak is now the largest and oldest temple compound on earth.

Luxor is a city that has often been called the 'world's greatest open air museum'. With the number and preservation of monuments in the area, it is unparalleled to anywhere else in the world. Luxor is actually composed of three different areas: the city of Luxor - located on the east side of the Nile, the town of Karnak - located just north of Luxor, and Thebes - which is on the west side of the Nile across from Luxor.

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Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

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Sonesta St George

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The Sonesta St. George I offers luxurious accommodations that provide the ultimate in comfort, elegance and design. With 47 Deluxe Cabins, 9 Presidential Suites and one Royal Suite, St. George I features the highest quality furnishings and most upscale amenities.

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Sail Luxor to Esna and Edfu

Today visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El-Deir, El-Bahari and the Colossi Memnon.

The Valley of the Kings in Upper Egypt is home to many pharaonic tombs of the New Kingdom, including those of King Tutankhamun and Ramses the Great. Each king's formal name and title is inscribed in his tomb, which is also adorned with his images and statues. Most of the tombs were cut into limestone following a similar pattern: three corridors, an antechamber, and a sunken sarcophagus chamber.

The mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut of the 18th Dynasty was built just north of the Middle Kingdom temple of Mentuhotep Nebhepetre, amid the bay of cliffs known as Deir El-Bahri. In ancient times the temple was called Djeser-djeseru, meaning the sacred of sacreds. The female pharaoh chose to build her temple in a valley sacred to the Theban Goddess of the west, on a direct axis with the Karnak Temple of Amun on the East Bank.

This evening enjoy a Captain's Welcome Cocktail and dinner on board.

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Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

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Sonesta St George

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The Sonesta St. George I offers luxurious accommodations that provide the ultimate in comfort, elegance and design. With 47 Deluxe Cabins, 9 Presidential Suites and one Royal Suite, St. George I features the highest quality furnishings and most upscale amenities.

Sonesta St George
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Sail Edfu to Kom Ombo to Aswan

This morning you sail to Edfu. The main monument at Edfu is the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus on the edge of the town. The temple is perhaps the best-preserved in all of Egypt and ranks second behind Karnak, simply because of its immense size of approximately 230 by 400 feet with a pylon measuring over 100 feet high. At the temple's entrance stand two large black granite statues of Horus depicted as a falcon. The elaborate carvings on the walls of the temple are as beautiful as if they were carved just yesterday. Inside the temple is a small sanctuary where the priests of the day offered the best parts of the animals to the gods.

Kom Ombo is located on a bend in the river Nile about 50 km north of Aswan. Located on the east bank, it is home to an unusual double temple built during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods. The temple is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris (Horus the Elder). Despite being badly damaged, the temple is a beautiful sight as one approaches from either direction on the river, particularly as sunset nears and the colours change.

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Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

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Sonesta St George

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The Sonesta St. George I offers luxurious accommodations that provide the ultimate in comfort, elegance and design. With 47 Deluxe Cabins, 9 Presidential Suites and one Royal Suite, St. George I features the highest quality furnishings and most upscale amenities.

Sonesta St George
Multi Day Tour

Exploring Aswan

This morning's sightseeing includes Aswan's High Dams, unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Philae. After lunch, sail around Elephantine Island and the Botanical Gardens.

The High Dam, Just north of the border between Egypt and Sudan lays the Aswan High Dam, a huge rock filled dam which captures the world's longest river, the Nile, in the world's largest artificial reservoir, Lake Nasser. The dam, known as 'Sadd El-Aali' in Arabic, was completed in 1970 after 10 years of work.

A short trip on a motorboat to temple of Philae will bring you to a magnificent vista of the island, before landing at what would have been the ancient quay on the south side. The temple was dedicated to the goddess Isis and has many legends connected to it. The most well known legend tells the story of how Isis found the heart of Osiris here after his murder by his brother Seth.

Aswan, Egypt's sunniest southern city and ancient frontier town located about 81 miles south of Luxor, has a distinctively African atmosphere. Its ancient Egyptian name was Syene. Small enough to walk around and graced with the most beautiful setting on the Nile, the pace of life is slow and relaxing. Days can be spent strolling up and down the broad Corniche, watching the sailboats etch the sky with their tall masts, or sitting in floating restaurants listening to Nubian music and eating freshly caught fish.

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Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

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Sonesta St George

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The Sonesta St. George I offers luxurious accommodations that provide the ultimate in comfort, elegance and design. With 47 Deluxe Cabins, 9 Presidential Suites and one Royal Suite, St. George I features the highest quality furnishings and most upscale amenities.

Sonesta St George
Multi Day Tour

Aswan

Disembark from your ship after breakfast and transfer to your Aswan hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure (optional Abu Simbel excursion available).

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Breakfast

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Movenpick Resort Aswan

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Located on Elephantine Island in the middle of the Nile, Movenpick Resort Aswan offers accomodation in an enchanting natural setting. The 220 guest rooms are all spacious and modernly furnished. The rooms have balconies or terraces that have panoramic views of the Nile River. The Movenpick Resort Aswan is located close to the Aga Khan Masoleum, Aswan Nubian Museum, the High Dam and the Philea Temple.

Movenpick Resort Aswan
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Aswan to Amman

After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Amman Jordan via Cairo. You need to make your own way through immigration where you will pay for your visa, and go through customs. Once completed, you will be met by the Karma House representative in the arrivals hall and transferred to your hotel. The rest of your day is at leisure.

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Breakfast

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Arrive Amman

Upon arrival in Amman, you will be met prior to customs and immigration and assisted by our local representative. Transfer to our hotel where the rest of the day is at your leisure.

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Dinner

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Grand Hyatt Amman

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Discover the 5-star luxury hotel experience that awaits you at Grand Hyatt Amman - located just two kilometres away from the city centre, in the heart of the business and diplomatic district of Jabal Amman. As the preferred Amman hotel for the discerning corporate traveller, with first-class business services and amenities, Grand Hyatt is directly linked to Zara Expo, Jordan's leading exhibition and conference centre. Allow our exceptionally appointed rooms and suites to be your relaxing retreat when travelling for conventions and sales meetings. Delight in the ideal balance of comfort and convenience, just 30 minutes from Amman's airport, Queen Alia International Airport (AMIA). Enjoy the full range of facilities at our 5-star Amman hotel - including a health centre, spa, enticing restaurants and dining, chic bars and lounges, and unparalleled meeting and event planning.

Grand Hyatt Amman
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Amman City Tour - Madaba - Nebo - Petra

Breakfast - Amman City tour to include the visit of the citadel, Roman Theater, the archeological museum, King Abdullah Mosque, old & new Parts of Amman. Visit the endless churches of Madaba known as the city of mosaics for the famous mosaic map flooring the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, the oldest map in the world depicting the Holy Land. Continue to visit Mount Nebo, the mountaintop memorial of Moses with captivating views of the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, River Jordan. Continue to Petra - check in at Hotel - Dinner & overnight.

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Breakfast, Dinner

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Moevenpick Resort Petra

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Located directly at the entrance to the historic city of Petra, the luxurious Moevenpick Resort Petra is certainly one of the most notable hotels in the Middle East.

Moevenpick Resort Petra
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Petra Visit

After breakfast full day dedicated to visit Petra the Rose Red City - The visit will include the main sites such as the 'Siq', a long winding fissure between two walls of overhanging cliffs, the 'Khazneh' referred to as the Treasury, the Street of Facades, the Court House and the Amphitheater. Dinner & overnight at Petra hotel.

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Breakfast, Dinner

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Moevenpick Resort Petra

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Located directly at the entrance to the historic city of Petra, the luxurious Moevenpick Resort Petra is certainly one of the most notable hotels in the Middle East.

Moevenpick Resort Petra
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Petra - Wadi Rum - Amman

After breakfast this morning, depart Petra and head to Wadi Rum, the most enchanting desert in the world. An open space and a setting that resembles that of the moon, Wadi Rum will engulf you with its enigmatic lure. We will arrange for a Open Top, Bedouin driven 4X4 jeep with open windows for a 2 hr tour inside the desert to visit Lawrence Spring and Khazalee Mountain - end the tour and continue to Amman - Hotel for check in, Dinner and overnight.

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Breakfast, Dinner

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Grand Hyatt Amman

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Discover the 5-star luxury hotel experience that awaits you at Grand Hyatt Amman - located just two kilometres away from the city centre, in the heart of the business and diplomatic district of Jabal Amman. As the preferred Amman hotel for the discerning corporate traveller, with first-class business services and amenities, Grand Hyatt is directly linked to Zara Expo, Jordan's leading exhibition and conference centre. Allow our exceptionally appointed rooms and suites to be your relaxing retreat when travelling for conventions and sales meetings. Delight in the ideal balance of comfort and convenience, just 30 minutes from Amman's airport, Queen Alia International Airport (AMIA). Enjoy the full range of facilities at our 5-star Amman hotel - including a health centre, spa, enticing restaurants and dining, chic bars and lounges, and unparalleled meeting and event planning.

Grand Hyatt Amman
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Amman - Jerash - Aljoun - Amman

After breakfast drive to visit the Roman city of Jerash visiting Maximus Cardo, the colonnaded street flanked by temples, churches, theaters & endless mosaics. Continue to visit Ajloun Castle is an awe-inspiring Islamic fortress that withstood the power of the Crusader armies in the 12th Century. Climbing the narrow staircases and walking through endless hallways takes you back to a time of chivalry and faith, where you can almost imagine the sounds of battling Iron and the sight of the raging battlefield. Back to Amman for overnight (No Dinner included).

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Breakfast

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Grand Hyatt Amman

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Discover the 5-star luxury hotel experience that awaits you at Grand Hyatt Amman - located just two kilometres away from the city centre, in the heart of the business and diplomatic district of Jabal Amman. As the preferred Amman hotel for the discerning corporate traveller, with first-class business services and amenities, Grand Hyatt is directly linked to Zara Expo, Jordan's leading exhibition and conference centre. Allow our exceptionally appointed rooms and suites to be your relaxing retreat when travelling for conventions and sales meetings. Delight in the ideal balance of comfort and convenience, just 30 minutes from Amman's airport, Queen Alia International Airport (AMIA). Enjoy the full range of facilities at our 5-star Amman hotel - including a health centre, spa, enticing restaurants and dining, chic bars and lounges, and unparalleled meeting and event planning.

Grand Hyatt Amman
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Depart Amman

After breakfast transfer to Amman Airport for departure - Goway Representative will help at the Airport.

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