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 Catherines 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)

  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)

   
                        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

    

    

     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.

 
                           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
s Castle at Kerak. It is a marvel of 13th century European Architecture. Next we tour the Mosaic Museum in Madaba. Here are found the most magnificent example of mosaic art style. Next we tour Mount Nebo where Moses was shown the promised land and died.. On a clear day you can see the rooftops of Jerusalem and Bethlehem. We continue to Amman and check into the five stars Crown Plaza Hotel. B.B

                                      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

                                  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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