8 DAY TOUR SAINT CATHERINE'S MONASTERY, PETRA, JORDAN WITH ADDITIONAL SITES IN JORDAN.
THIS TOUR IS AVAILABLE ANYTIME.
DAY 1 Arrive in Cairo where we are met and transfer to the four stars Oasis hotel.
DAY 2 We drive to Saint Catherine’s Monastery and check into the Morgen Lake Village Hotel. Built at the foot of Mt. Sinai, the monastery was constructed by Emperor Justinian between 527 AD and 565 AD. It contains priceless works of art and the second largest collection of illustrated manuscripts in the world. Arrangements can be made to visit the private library to view these priceless manuscripts. Because of its remote location, Saint Catherine's is referred to as the undiscovered jewel of travel. Return to our hotel (B&B)
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| SAINT CATHERINE'S MONASTERY AND MOUNT SINAI | SUNRISE ON THE SUMMIT OF MOUNT SINAI |
DAY 3 For those who wish there is an optional climb of Mt. Sinai, by camel. You
have an early wake up call in order to reach the summit by sunrise. The site is
spectacular. This is where Moses received the ten commandments. Later we tour
Saint Catherine's monastery. We drive to Neweabaa on the Red Sea, and take a
ferry to Aquaba, Jordan. We drive to Petra and check into the Petra Hotel. (B&B)
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| SAINT CATHERINE'S LIBRARY | CLIMBING MOUNT SINAI |
DAY 4 Today we explore Petra. It was established sometime around the 6th Century BC and was a commercial empire that was inhabited until the 13th Century AD. Today it is the major tourist attraction in Jordan and it was the location of the lost city in the Indiana Jones movie, "The last Crusade". Return to the hotel. B.B
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| THE TREASURY, PETRA, JORDAN | URN TOMB, PETRA, JORDAN | ENTRANCE TO PETRA |
DAY 5 Today we drive to Wadi Rum, site of the movie "Lawrence of Arabia" Many consider it the most beautiful desert in the world. We take a two hours jeep tour of this remarkable place. Next we drive to the Dead Sea and check into our luxurious four star resort. The day is free for your enjoyment. Swim or be pampered in one of the luxury spas. B&B.
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| WADI RUM | DEAD SEA |
DAY 6 DEAD SEA/AMANN, JORDAN
Free morning at the Dead Sea. In the afternoon we drive to Amann Jordan. On the way we visit the Crusader
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| KERACK CASTLE | MOSAICS, MADABA, MUSEUM |
DAY 7 AMANN/JERASH/CAIRO
Today we tour the city of Jerash, the best representation of the grandeur of
imperial Rome, still in existence. The city was occupied from the Neolithic age
until the abandonment of the city, at the end of the roman empire. It features
many of the best preserved and largest number of roman buildings from the
ancient world. To this day, its paved and colonnaded streets, soaring temples,
theaters, spacious public squares and plazas, and gates remain in exceptional
condition. The history of Jerash is a blend of the Greco-Roman and Arab world.
In the afternoon we transfer to the Amann Airport for our flight to Cairo. We
check into the Oasis hotel. This afternoon we visit Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the
oldest market in Egypt. It was built in the 14th Century. Everything
is for sale and it is great for last minute shopping. The evening is free. You
might enjoy the Sound and Light show at the Pyramids or a tour of Cairo’s
nightlife. B.B
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| ROMAN CITY OF JERASH, JORDAN |
DAY 8 After breakfast we transfer to the Cairo Airport for our flight to JFK. (B)
Our tours include:
1. All domestic flights in Jordan, and A/C land transportation
2. All transfers throughout, including assistance and portage;
3. Hotel accommodations in 4 hotels, hotel taxes, and service charges.
4. Bed and breakfast throughout the tour,
5. All sightseeing, as per the itinerary,
6. Departure tax from New York.
Your tour does not include:
1. All items of a personal nature, anything optional, or not mentioned in the
itinerary;
2. Insurance of any kind. (obtaining insurance is recommended);
3. Bottled mineral water, alcoholic drinks, or soft drinks;
4. Tips for maid service, drivers, guides or other services are at your
discretion;
6. Passport and Visa fees.
TOTAL PRICE IN DOUBLE OCCUPANCY $1,552.00
IF TRAVELING ALONE ADD 15% FOR SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
AIRFARE AMANN/CAIRO $350.00 PER PERSON.
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