Wilderness Travel 2017 Catalog of Adventures

Pyramids to Petra A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY IN EGYPT AND JORDAN

From Egypt’s astounding treasures to Jordan’s fabled Petra, “a rose-red city half as old as time,” our superb journey explores some of the most glorious monuments of the ancient world. A five-day cruise aboard the Nile Adventurer —with its relaxed, yacht-style ambiance—brings you to ethereal riverside temples from Luxor to Aswan, and at Abu Simbel, you’ll discover the enormous statues of the empire-builder Ramses II gazing out over the Nile Valley. At dazzling Petra, witness a 2,000-year-old metropolis carved into sheer rock walls, then head to the sandstone and granite canyons of Wadi Rum to explore by camel or on foot and watch a glorious sunset from our charming tented camp. Our phenomenal Trip Leaders are experts at unraveling the mysteries of these antique lands and transform your journey into an unforgettable experience. Days 1-8 Cairo / Nile Cruise / Aswan / Abu Simbel After exploring the Great Pyramids, Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum, with its golden artifacts of King Tut’s tomb and the famed Mummies Room, fly to Luxor to walk among the massive stone columns of Karnak, the Temple of Luxor, and the spectacular Valley of the Kings and Queens. Boarding the Nile Adventurer, visit the bewitching temples at Edfu, Esna, and Kom Ombo. From Aswan,

fly to Abu Simbel to see the colossal statues of Ramses II.

Days 9-12 Amman / Jerash / Kerak / Petra We enjoy lunch with a Jordanian family, then explore the archaeological masterpiece of Jerash, Mt. Nebo, from which Moses glimpsed the Promised Land, and the great Crusader fortress at Kerak. At magical Petra, we enter this spellbinding ancient city on foot to behold its lavish temples, theaters, and palaces chiseled into solid rock, and in the evening, experience its wonder by the light of a thousand candles. Days 13-15 Wadi Rum / Dead Sea The landscape of Wadi Rum, with its immensity, ever-changing palette of colors, and awe-inspiring rock spires, creates an otherworldly atmosphere. Our delightful Bedouin-style tented camp offers the perfect retreat for optional hikes and camel rides in this extraordinary desert setting. Our journey ends at the Dead Sea, where you can take a dip in its therapeutic waters. Depart on Day 15 via Amman. ON OUR WEBSITE IN THE WAKE OF CLEOPATRA With our expert Egyptologist, sail the Nile from Luxor to Aswan aboard a 12-guest dahabiya, a traditional two-masted river yacht that allows access to fascinating remote sites. Oct 12-21, 2017. From $5695.

NEIL FARRIN JÜRGEN HENKELMANN

HIGHLIGHTS • 5-day Nile journey aboard the 32-cabin Nile Adventurer • Explore the Great Pyramids, Abu Simbel, see Petra by candlelight • Revel in the desert solitude and silence of Wadi Rum from a delightful tented camp • Enjoy lunch in the home of a Jordanian family, explore Jerash DETAILS • 15-day trip begins in Cairo, Egypt, and ends in Amman, Jordan • 4 nights aboard deluxe vessel with Nile- view cabins, 9 nights first-class hotels, 1 night tented camp • All meals included except 1 lunch and 2 dinners

DATES Oct 28-Nov 11, 2016 Mar 24-Apr 7, 2017 Nov 3-17

TRIP COST $6695 (10-15 members) $7195 (5-9 members) Single supplement: $1790 Internal airfare within Egypt: $590 (subject to change) Alexandria extension: from $1095

TRIP LEVEL 1 + 2 3 4 5 6 7 Cultural exploration and walking tours

Experience the wonders of the ancient world on our splendid insider’s journey. PHOTO: EDMUND NAGELE

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