Voyage of Antiquities
12 days / 11 nights
03 January - 31 October 2012
Sunday Arrivals in Cairo
3 Nights Cairo, 4 Nights Nile Cruise, 2 Nights Amman, 2 Nights Petra
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Sunday: Cairo Arrival
Arrival in Cairo. Assistance with immigration and customs,
private transfer to your select hotel for your overnight in Cairo
Monday: Cairo Sightseeing Tour
After breakfast you will embark on your full day private sightseeing
tour of Cairo that includes visits to the Egyptian Museum, Pyramids
and Sphinx, Bazaar and old city. Afternoon return to your hotel.
Remainder of the day at your leisure. Overnight in Cairo
(Breakfast)
Tuesday: Cairo - Luxor - Nile Cruiseship
Early morning transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon
arrival you will be transferred to your select Nile cruiseship. After
lunch you will embark on a sightseeing tour of the temples of Karnak
and Luxor. Evening at your leisure. Overnight on board cruiseship
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Wednesday: Nile Cruise Luxor - Esna
After breakfast you will visit the Valley of the Kings, the temple of
Hatchepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Afternoon sail to Esna
through the Esna lock. This evening you will be entertained with a
Nubian dance show. Overnight in Esna on board the cruiseship
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Thursday: Nile Cruise Esna - Edfu - Kom Ombo
Early morning sail to and visit of the temple of Edfu. Afternoon sail to
and visit of the temple of Kom Ombo. Evening entertainment includes
a Galabeya party. Overnight on board cruiseship in Kom Ombo
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Friday: Nile Cruise Kom Ombo - Aswan
Early morning sail to Aswan with a felluca ride around the Elephantine
island. Afternoon visits to the High Dam, the temple of Philae
and the unfinished Obelisk. Overnight on board cruiseship
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Saturday: Nile Cruise Aswan - Cairo
After breakfast you will be transferred to Aswan airport from
where you will embark your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo
you will be transferred to your select hotel. The remainder of
the day will be spent at your leisure. Overnight in Cairo
(Breakfast)
Sunday: Cairo - Amman
Private transfer to Cairo for your departure flight for
Amman. Upon arrivel in Amman you will be met by your OTI
representative prior to immigration control and assisted with
visa handling, luggage and customs control. Private transfer
to your select Amman hotel. Overnight in Amman
(Breakfast)
Monday: Amman - Jerash - Madaba - Mt. Nebo - Petra
After breakfast, transfer to the northern part of Jordan to visit
Jerash, one of the most well preserved Roman cities in the world.
Drive on to Madaba, one of the biggest Byzantine cities in the
middle east, visiting the church of St. George and the oldest
mosaic map of Jerusalem City in the world. Afterwards, visit Mt.
Nebo, the presumed burial place of Moses, with its panoramic
view over Jordan valley. Continue on to Petra for your overnight
(Breakfast)
Tuesday: Petra - Petra Visit - Petra
After breakfast, start your full day tour of Petra; the second
wonder of the ancient world. Your day will include a horse
ride into Petra with a 3-hour guided visit of the site. Optional
Petra by night tour (Monday, Wednesday & Thursday)
(Breakfast)
Wednesday: Petra - Wadi rum - Amman
Breakfast, transfer to the desert of Wadi Rum, where Lawrence
of Arabia once lived. After a drive through the desert by Bedouin
Jeep, you will then drive back to Amman for your overnight. Optional
farewell dinner at traditional and oriental restaurant
(Breakfast)
Thursday: Amman Departure
After breakfast you will transfer by private car to Amman
airport for your departure flight.
End of services
(Breakfast)
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Accommodation Guide
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Superior |
Luxury |
| Cairo | Movenpick Pyramids | Grand Hyatt |
| Nile Cruiseship | Royal Ruby, Queen of Hanza | Alexander the Great |
| Amman | Marriott | Grand Hyatt |
| Petra | Marriott | Movenpick |
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Egypt
- Domestic flights from Cairo - Luxor and Aswan - Cairo
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Cairo at select hotels
- 4 nights Nile cruise
- Sightseeing as indicated in the itinerary
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- All transfers
- All hotel taxes and service charges
- All entrance fees to sites and museums
- Cairo-Amman flight
Jordan
- Meet and assist upon arrival and departure
- Luggage assistance throughout
- Transportation in modern AC vehicles
- 4 nights hotel accommodation at select hotels
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
- Horse ride in Petra (700 m)
- Services of local English-speaking guides in Jerash & Petra
- All service charges and local taxes
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Pricelist
| Standard | Superior |
| 03 Jan - 21 Mar 10 | 3180 | 4288 |
| 28 Mar - 11 Apr 10 | 3678 | 4728 |
| 18 Apr - 25 Apr 10 | 3180 | 4288 |
| 02 May - 11 Jul 10 | 3040 | 3728 |
| 18 Jul - 26 Sep 10 | 3160 | 3898 |
| 03 Oct - 31 Oct 10 | 3330 | 4428 |
prices are in CAD per person based on double occupancy
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