Egypt with Nile Cruise and Treasures of Jordan

13 days from Cairo to Dead Sea
That calendar you live by—the one with 365 days divided into 12 months—you can thank the ancient Egyptians for the handy invention that helps you manage your time. In this 13-day vacation, you’ll marvel at many other amazing accomplishments of this remarkable civilization. The daunting Great Pyramids, the enigmatic Sphinx and the extraordinary temples of Luxor and Karnak are well worth the journey as are the sparkling treasures inside Cairo’s Grand Egyptian Museum, including the fascinating burial items from the opulent tomb of “King Tut.” As you sail down the legendary Nile from Luxor to Aswan on this enthralling tour of Egypt, you’ll also stand in awe at the Kom Ombo Temple, barter for goods at the bustling bazaars, and sway to the rhythmic drums on a relaxing felucca ride down the Nile. But the adventure doesn’t end there. Your desert dreams awaken even more mystery with the treasures of Jordan—from 4-wheeling in the red landscapes of Wadi Rum where your camp feels close enough to reach out and touch the stars above, to the spectacular sandstone monolith of Petra that conjures visions of Indiana Jones and ancient rulers resting in the ancient sandstone tombs of the Treasury. Sip tea in the ancient traditions and soak in the ancient sites surrounding the Dead Sea where some of civilization’s earliest history was recorded amid the horizons where Moses saw the Promised Land. A Bedouin experience to rival ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ in color, scope, and sheer beauty.
All This. Included
Special Features Included in this Tour:
• Guided sightseeing in Cairo with a visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum
• Guided visit to the Sphinx and the Great Pyramids of Giza
• Four-night Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan
• Guided sightseeing tour in Luxor with visit to the Karnak and Luxor Temples, and the Avenue of the Sphinxes
• Guided walking tours of the Temple of Horus and Kom Ombo
• Cruise on a [LF] felucca (traditional wooden sailing boat) around Kitchener’s Island and the Mausoleum of Aga Khan at Aswan
• Four-wheel drive tour in the desert of Wadi Rum with overnight [LF] in a luxury camp
• Guided walking tour with highlights of Petra
• Visit to St. George’s Church & Archaeological Museum in Madaba
• Orientation walks on Mount Nebo and Bethany beyond the Jordan
• Flights between Cairo and Luxor, Aswan and Cairo, plus Cairo and Amman