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