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From the treasures of the pharaohs to Jordan’s fabled
“lost city” of Petra, our in-depth journey reveals the
glorious monuments of the ancient world. Our five-day
cruise from Luxor to Aswan aboard the Sun Boat IV, with
its relaxed, yacht-style ambiance, is a wonderful way to
explore Egypt’s riverside temples and enjoy the captivating
beauty of life along the Nile, with its passing scenes
of graceful feluccas, fishermen, and villages inhabited
since the time of the pharaohs. At
Abu Simbel, we see the four colossal
statues of Ramses II gazing out over
the Nile Valley, and at dazzling Petra,
we feast our eyes on a 2,000-year-old
metropolis carved from solid red
sandstone in the 3rd century BC. For
our grand finale, we overnight amid
the sheer magnificence of the desert
canyon of Wadi Rum, famed haunt of
Lawrence of Arabia.
Days 1-8 Cairo / Nile Cruise / Aswan / Abu Simbel Many
treasures await us in Cairo: the wondrous Great Pyramids, the
enigmatic Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum, with its golden
treasures from King Tut’s tomb and famed Mummies Room.
Flying down the Nile to Luxor, we walk among the massive
stone columns of the Temple of Karnak and explore the
legendary tombs of the Valley of the Kings and Queens.
Aboard the Sun Boat IV, one of the most elegant ships plying
the Nile River, we sail to the bewitching temples at Edfu,
Esna, and Kom Ombo. At Abu Simbel, we take in the grand
scale of the four massive statues of Ramses II hewn on the
face of cliffs above the Nile.
Days 9-12 Amman / Jerash / Kerak / Petra Outside
Amman, Jordan, we enjoy lunch with a local family in their
home, then explore the Roman city of Jerash and great
Crusader fortress at Kerak. At the spellbinding “lost city”
of Petra, set in a dramatic canyon on the edge of the Wadi
Araba, we enter on foot through the narrow slot canyon
called Al Siq and behold the lavish temples, theaters, and
palaces chiseled into solid rock, including the iconic
Al-Khazneh (“Treasury”), with its elaborate Greek-style
façade. In the evening, we experience Petra by the light of
a thousand candles.
Days 13-15 Wadi Rum / Dead Sea The landscape of Wadi
Rum, with its ever-changing palette of colors and awe-inspiring
rock spires, creates an otherworldly atmosphere. Our
comfortable Bedouin-style tented camp here offers the perfect
retreat for optional hikes and camel rides in this extraordinary
desert setting. Our journey ends at a lovely hotel on
the shores of the Dead Sea, where we can take a dip in its
therapeutic waters. Depart on Day 15 via Amman.
“It was like being
whisked around
on a magic carpet.
Doors opened,
every wish fulfilled,
customs breezed
through. Amazing
service!”
Marney G.
Montgomery AL
A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY IN EGYPT
AND JORDAN
Above: From the Great Pyramids to fabled Petra, our odyssey reveals the wonders of the ancient
world. PHOTO: DAVIDE CAMESASCA
HIGHLIGHTS
• 5-day Nile journey aboard the 40-cabin
Sun Boat IV
• 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
Nov 3-17, 2017
Jan 26-Feb 9, 2018
Mar 9-23
Nov 9-23
TRIP COST
$6895 (10-15 members)
$7295 (4-9 members)
Single supplement: $1790
Internal airfare: $920 (subject to change)
Alexandria extension: from $990
TRIP LEVEL 1+ 2 3 4 5 6 7
Cultural exploration and walking tours
MICHAEL GLATT