Contrasts of the East and Essences of Egypt

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duration 16 days
tour type Group Request as private
age requirement 15-99 yrs
max group size 50
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-44990
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Operated in English

Starts Jerusalem, Israel
Ends Aswan, Egypt

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TOUR OVERVIEW

Starting in Jerusalem and ending in Aswan, the trip "Contrasts Of The East And Essences Of Egypt" is a guided cultural, religious and historic sites trip that takes 16 days. You will be touring through Amman, Minya, St Catherine and 14 other destinations in Jordan, Egypt and Israel. "Contrasts Of The East And Essences Of Egypt" is a group trip which will include accommodation, transport, meals and others. Please check the package includes section for more details.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Jerusalem
Day 2: Jerusalem, Sheikh Hussein Bridge, Jerash, Amman
Day 3: Amman, Madaba, Amman
Day 4: Amman, Bethany, Dead Sea
Day 5: Dead Sea, Shoubak, Petra
Day 6: Petra, Wadi Rum
Day 7: Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Eilat, Saint Catherine
Day 8: Saint Catherine, Moses Well, Cairo
Day 9: Cairo
Day 10: Cairo, Meidum, Faiyum Oasis, Wadi El Rayan, Wadi Al Hitan, Minya
Day 11: Minya, Beni Hassan, Mallawi, Deir El Muharraq, Meer Graves, Asyut
Day 12: Asyut, Suhaq, Abydos, Luxor
Day 13: Luxor
Day 14: Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan
Day 15: Aswan
Day 16: Aswan

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Amman - Seven Roses (4 Star Hotel)
Mar Muerto - Crowne Plaza Jordan (5 Star Hotel)
Petra - Hotel Panorama (4 Star Hotel)
Wadi Rum - Campamento Mazayen (4 Star Hotel)
Santa Catalina - Mosaique Beach Resort Taba (5 Star Hotel)
El Cairo - Swiss In Pyramids Golf Resort (5 Star Hotel)
Asiut - Assiut Cement (5 Star Hotel)
Aswan - Hotel Tolip Aswan (4 Star Hotel)

Meals

12 Lunch included in: JERASH, Madaba, Dead Sea, SHOUBAK, PETRA, MOSES WELL, CAIRO, FAIYUM OASIS, Beni Hassan, Abydos, Esna, Kom Ombo
7 dinner included in: Dead Sea, PETRA, WADI RUM, SAINT CATHERINE, MINYA, ASYUT, Edfu

Transport

Includes arrival transfer
Boat: Boat access to Philae Temple in Aswan
Evening transfer: Illuminated Temples in Luxor
Ticket admission: Fortress and Church of Saint Sergius in Ajlun, Archaeological site in Jerash;, Castle of Qasr Kharana and Castle of Qusayr Amra in Castles of the Dessert; , Church of St. George, Madaba Archaeological Park , Arqueological Site , Dead Sea Museum and Panorama Complex , Kerak castle , Moses Springs and Petra Museum , Arqueological Site , Visitor Centre, 4x4 vehicles and camel rides , Monastery of Santa Catalina , Well of Moses , Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren and Micerinos, Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque, the Hanging Church Coptic neighbourhood , Pyramid of Meidum , Tunis Village , Valley of Whales and Fossilized Whales Museum , Necropolis of Beni Hassan , Tombs of Mir , Deir Al Muharraq Monastery , White Monastery and Red Monastery , Necropolis of Abydos , Valley of the Artisans, Medinet Habu Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Hatshepsut, Valley of the Kings, electric cart, Tomb of Ramses, Luxor Museum, Karnak Temple and Luxor in Luxor. , Red Granite Quarry, Unfinished Obelisk, Temple of Philae, Monastery of Saint Simeon in Aswan

Others

General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.
City tour in: CAIRO
Excursion: 4x4 vehicles, camel rides
Experiences: Felucca ride, visit to Nubian village with camel ride in Aswan

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Jerusalem and from Aswan are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Contrasts of the East and Essences of Egypt tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Contrasts of the East and Essences of Egypt tour. You can cancel the tour up to 33 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 32 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 05 August 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 05 August 2024, a deposit of 150 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 32 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Contrasts of the East and Essences of Egypt tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Contrasts of the East and Essences of Egypt tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

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