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Mt Sinai/John R Jones
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Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Amman. 2 Explore Jerash and float in Dead Sea. 3 Drive to Petra via Kerak. 4 In Petra; guided tour; free afternoon. 5 Free in Petra. 6 Drive to Wadi Rum in 4WD; optional camel trek; overnight camp. 7 Drive in 4WD to Aqaba; free afternoon. 8 & 9 Ferry to Nuweiba; drive to Dahab; included snorkelling trip; optional activities windsurfing. 10 Late afternoon drive to St. Catherines. 11 Optional early morning ascent of Mt. Sinai; visit St. Catherines Monastery; drive to Cairo. 12 In Cairo; visit Pyramids, Sphinx and Egyptian Museum. 13 Free time in Cairo; drive to Alexandria. 14 Sightseeing in Alexandria to amphitheatre, catacombs and Fort Qaitbey; free afternoon. 15 Fly London. Accommodation & Meals: 13nts hotel, 1nt camping; 14 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 1 dinner included. See p83. Swimming: Available most days and we have the chance to swim in the Dead, Red and Med Seas. Mode of Travel: Bus/Ferry/On foot/Horseback/ Optional camel ride/4WD. Comment: An all-encompassing adventure taking in the highlights of Jordan and Egypt, plus time spent relaxing on the Red Sea coast. The ascent of Mount Sinai is a very early start for sunrise at the summit and is unsuitable for younger children (see dossier for details). Lightweight walking shoes/boots are recommended for exploration of the desert and historical sites. Tour Staff & Support: Explore Tour Leader plus driver(s), national guide in Jordan and some local guides. Group Size: Approx. 16 to 22. Minimum Age: 5 years.
Jordan " Egypt
Petra to the Pyramids
15 DAYS HOTELS/DESERT CAMP HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MIDDLE EAST
A fascinating journey of discovery for children and adults alike! This tour combines Jordan and Egypt, taking in many of the highlights of this incredible duo. Children will love playing gladiators in Roman Jerash and exploring Indiana Jones-style in stunning Petra. Then explore the Sinais desert interior and Red Sea coral gardens before finally seeing the Pyramids and Tutankhamuns gold a journey full of highlights! PETRA THE ROSE RED CITY
We begin with a visit to the remarkably intact remains of ancient Jerash where the cart-rutted Cardo Maximus attests to this citys 2000-year history. Next we journey southwards through Jordan for a float in the saline Dead Sea. From here we continue to the rocky pinnacle of Keraks Crusader castle, before arriving at Petra the Rose Red City half as old as time. Here we enjoy two full days exploring on foot, discovering the hidden corners of this evocative site no wonder Hollywood chose it as an Indiana Jones location!
Rose Red City
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DATES & PRICES IN £
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15 Days from London 2008 Sun to Sun Flight Incl Land Only Adult Child* Adult Child* 06 Apr-20 Apr 1149 979 779 749 20 Jul-03 Aug 1189 1019 779 749 03 Aug-17 Aug 1189 1019 779 749 17 Aug-31 Aug 1189 1019 779 749 21 Dec-04 Jan 1229 1059 819 789 2009 Sun to Sun Flight Incl Land Only Adult Child* Adult Child* 05 Apr-19 Apr 1179 1009 799 769 26 Jul-09 Aug 1219 1049 799 769 09 Aug-23 Aug 1219 1049 799 769 Land Only tour: 15 days - start Amman day 1 (Sun), end Alexandria day 15 (Sun) * Aged 5-11 years on date of departure. These are guide prices, see p86 for details. Flight Details: Direct non-stop outbound flight to Amman with British Mediterranean Airways from London Heathrow and direct non-stop return from Alexandria, flight time approx. 5 hours each way. Note: flight details may change see p.80 for information.
WADI RUM & ST CATHERINES
Travelling to the awesome desert landscapes of Wadi Rum, we take a 4WD
The mystique of the pyramids
safari and ride camels (optional) through terrain once familiar to Lawrence of Arabia to our Bedouin-style camp. Then after crossing into Egypt we spend time relaxing on the Red Sea coast at Dahab, with opportunities to snorkel over multi-coloured coral reefs. Next we strike into Sinais wild and mountainous heart to visit the isolated monastery of St Catherine, in the shadow of Mount Sinai. A hike up the mountain allows us to witness truly breathtaking views over the barren peaks of the Sinai.
CAIRO & ALEX
Next to Cairo city of a thousand minarets where we visit the famous Pyramids of Giza, and Sphinx perhaps the most recognised ancient remains in the world, and one that was regarded as ancient even by the ancient Greeks. In the Egyptian Museum well wonder at Tutankhamuns treasures, and see ancient mummified creatures regarded as holy by the ancient Egyptians. Finally we head north, to Alexandria on the Mediterranean coast, to visit its famous catacombs and fort.
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Jerash
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
AMMAN
Swim in Dead Sea Kerak
JORDAN
EGYPT
Giza CAIRO Sphinx & Pyramids
PETRA
Rock-carved ancient city
Mt Sinai AQABA summit hike Optional activities
SINAI
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Create your own private group or itinerary. See p7 for details or call 0844 499 0601
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DAHAB
optional camel trek 4wd safari
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RED SEA
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