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A SPECIAL TOUR OF JORDAN, THE HOLY LAND & EGYPT
Countries visited: Jordan, Egypt & the Israel
This journey through Jordan, the Holy Land and Egypt traces the footsteps of history and civilization. This is the region where history has not only been in the making, but it can best be described, “where it all began”. The journey, in 12 days, covers the most important of the many historical sites in a manner that the setting of bygone days will be facing us, for us to understand the how, why, what and where of today.


Tour Summary
Map
Day

Place
01
Amman
02
Ajloun / Jerash / Amman
03 Amman –/ Madaba / Mt. Nebo / Dead Sea / Kerak / Petra
04
Petra –/ Wadi Rum / Amman
05
Amman / Jerusalem
06
Bethlehem / Shepherds Field / Ein Kerem / Bethany
07
Walking Tour Of The Old City Of Jerusalem
08
Jerusalem / Tel Aviv Airport / Cairo
09
Great Pyramids / Sphinx Of Giza / Sakkara
10
Cairo / Luxor
11
Luxor / Cairo
12
Depart / Cairo

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Visited
This tour has been tailored to include the following World Heritage Sites

World Heritage Sites in Jordan covered on this tour
Petra (1985) Inhabited since prehistoric times, this Nabataean caravan-city, situated between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea, was an important crossroads between Arabia, Egypt and Syria-Phoenicia. Petra is half-built, half-carved into the rock, and is surrounded by mountains riddled with passages and gorges. It is one of the world's most famous archaeological sites, where ancient Eastern traditions blend with Hellenistic architecture.
World Heritage Sites in Egypt covered on this tour
Memphis and its Necropolis - the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur (1979 The capital of the Old Kingdom of Egypt has some extraordinary funerary monuments, including rock tombs, ornate mastabas, temples and pyramids. In ancient times, the site was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis (1979) Thebes, the city of the god Amon, was the capital of Egypt during the period of the Middle and New Kingdoms. With the temples and palaces at Karnak and Luxor, and the necropolises of the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, Thebes is a striking testimony to Egyptian civilization at its height.
Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Amman
Meet & Assist at Queen Alia International Airport, transfer to the hotel.
Overnight: Fanar Palace Hotel, Amman (2 nights)

Day 02: Ajloun - Jerash – Amman
After breakfast, we proceed to Ajloun to explore this majestic 12th century Qala’at Al Rabadh, which is a fine example of medieval Arab / Islamic military architecture. The castle was built between 1184-85 CE by the Izz Eddin Usama, the nephew of Salah Eddin Al-Ayubbi (known in the West as Saladin), the great Muslim commander, who waged a successful campaign to recover lands lost to the invading Crusaders. You will be uplifted by the overwhelming view of the Dead Sea, the Jordan Valley, the west bank of Lake Tiberius (the Sea of Galilee).
Next stop is the ancient city of Jarash is remarkable for its long chain of human occupation. Well-watered site in the hills of Gilead, remains from Neolithic times have been found, as well as Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Umayyad and others. Jerash's golden age, however, arrived with Roman rule. Today it is acknowledged as one of the best-preserved province cities of the Roman Empire. Jarash was a member of the Decapolis, a dynamic commercial league of ten Graeco-Roman cities. Drive back to Amman. (B)

Day 03: Amman – Madaba - Mt. Nebo- Dead Sea - Kerak- Petra
This morning we proceed to Madaba for a tour of St. George’s church, home of the famous mosaic map of the holy land before moving on to Mt. Nebo for visiting the memorial of Moses.
Drive to the Dead Sea of 400 meters below sea level, which is the lowest point on the surface of the earth and some of the world's oldest civilizations sprang from this soil. The "Salt Sea," as it was referred to in the Bible, rich source of minerals essential for agricultural and industrial development, as well as for the treatment of various medical conditions such as psoriasis. Proceed via the famous King’s Highway to Kerak for a tour of the famous crusader castle then onto Petra.
Overnight: Panorama Hotel, Petra (1 night) (B)

Day 04: Petra – Wadi Rum - Amman
Visit the ancient city of Petra the legacy of the Nabataens, an industrious Arab people who settled in southern Jordan more than 2000 years ago. The site is accessed by walking through a kilo meter long chasm (siq), the walls of which soar 200 meters upwards, the Treasury, appears dramatically at the end of the (siq). Various walks and climbs reveal literally hundreds of buildings, tombs, baths, funerary halls, temples, arched gateways, colonnaded streets and haunting rock drawings - as well as a 3000 seat open air amphitheatre circa, a gigantic first century Monastery. Then drive to Landscape Wadi Rum beauty can only be described as breathtaking, area is spotted with fascinating sandstone Mountains decorated with an array of colors explored on 4x4 vehicle tours that take you deep into the heart of the desert. Then drive back to Amman
Overnight: Fanar Palace Hotel, Amman (1 night) (B)

Day 05: Amman- Jerusalem
Depart from Amman to Jordanian – Israeli Allenby Bridge. You will be met and assisted with the formalities, then proceed to visit Mt. Of Olives to have a panoramic view over Jerusalem then on to visit Ascension Church, Pater Noster, then on to visit Garden of Gethsemane, Church of all Nations, then on to Mt. Zion to visit St. Peter in Galicuntu, then the Dormition abbey. Continue onto Jerusalem.
Overnight: Grand Court Hotel, Jerusalem (3 nights) (B)

Day 06: Bethlehem - Shepherds Field - Ein Kerem - Bethany
Start the day to visit Bethlehem, the birth place of Jesus Christ, then on to visit the shepherds' field. Then on proceed to visit Ein Kerem, the visitation church, and St. John the Baptist then back to New Jerusalem to visit the western part of the city. (B)

Day 07: Walking Tour Of The Old City Of Jerusalem
Start the walking tour of the old city by entering the Old city from St. Stephens Gate, then on to visit the Via Dolorosa (the Stations of the Cross), then on to visit the Holy Sepulcher. Then proceed to visit the Jewish Quarter, the cardo and the Wailing Wall then on to visit the Dome of the Rock and the Aqsa Mosque if time permits. (B)

Day 08: Jerusalem – Tel Aviv Airport - Cairo
Depart from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv International Airport for departure flight to Cairo (air ticket is not included in the quotes below). You will be met and assisted with the formalities then transfer to the hotel.
Overnight: Shepperd Hotel, Cairo (2 nights) (B)

Day 09: Great Pyramids - Sphinx Of Giza - Sakkara
After breakfast, a scenic drive will take you to the Great Pyramids & Sphinx of Giza, which has stood for the last 5000 years. Continue onto ancient Memphis, the first capital of United Upper and Lower Egypt and Sakkara, site of the Step Pyramid of Zoser. (B)

Day 10: Cairo - Luxor
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Luxor, upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Temple, dedicated to God Amon-Ra; it was expanded by Ramses II who added statues of himself. Then go on to visit magnificent Karnak Temple.
Overnight: Mercure Hotel, Luxor (1 night) (B)

Day 11: Luxor - Cairo
Very early morning cross the Nile today to visit the world-renowned Valley of the Kings and Queens and the Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Continue to the Colossi of Memnon, afternoon flight back to Cairo. Transfer to your hotel.
Overnight: Shepperd Hotel, Cairo (1 night) (B)

Day 12: Depart - Cairo

This morning you will be biding your farewell. Transfer to the airport for your departing flight. (B)

B = Breakfast
L = Lunch
D = Dinner

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Departure Dates

2008
May 04, Jul 13, & Oct 05


Prices
2008
   
min 6 participants
2160
1120
min 4 participants
2400
1120
min 2 participants
3005
3005
Tour Price Includes Tour Price Does Not Include:
  • Hotels as mentioned (or similar)
  • Meals as mentioned (B=Breakfast)
  • All sightseeing and transfers with services of a local English speaking driver/guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Economy domestic air tickets Cairo/Luxor/Cairo
  • International/regional airfares and departure taxes
  • Tips/gratuities
  • Visa fee
Domestic / Regional Airfare INCLUDED in Tour Price
Economy domestic air tickets Cairo/Luxor/Cairo

Estimated International Airfare(not included in tour price)
East Coast US $ / CA $ 1200
West Coast US $ / CA $ 1400
Please note: This tour operates with a minimum of 02 and a maximum of 15 participants.

Other Dates / Customized Itinerary / Languages
In addition to our set programs we are also pleased to offer customized tours.
Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your individual needs.

Customized tours can be conducted in English, French, German, Spanish or Italian. Each departure is conducted in the designated language only.

Contact Information
Bestway Tours & Safaris
Fax: +1-604-264-7774
206–8678 Greenall Ave Phone: +1-604-264-7378
Burnaby B.C., Canada Toll Free (US & Canada): 1-800-663-0844
V5J 3M6 Email: bestway@bestway.com
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