Egypt, Morocco & Beyond 2010-11
- Discovery SeriesTravel Interest:
- 13 Days:
- $6,995 Priced From:
- 24 Max Group Size:
- 3 Departures:
Prices are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy.
Egypt, Morocco & Beyond 2010-11
Have tea with a Bedouin family and experience for yourself their legendary hospitality
Visit an elementary school in Jordan that is being refurbished with help from A&K
Learn the secrets of Jordanian cuisine when you help prepare a meal at the Petra Kitchen
Bypass long lines as a special VIP service whisks you through arrival formalities in Tel Aviv and Jordan
Arrive by overnight flight to Israel, the "Promised Land" of the Bible and the scene of some of the most stirring events in history. You are assisted through airport arrival formalities by a special VIP service and transferred to your hotel.
The David Citadel HotelArrive by car at the Mount of Olives for a wonderful view of Jerusalem. At the foot of the hill you can see the Garden of Gethsemane with its ancient olive trees. Proceed to the Old City to visit the Western (or Wailing) Wall and view the temple area containing the el-Aksa Mosque and Dome of the Rock. Join your fellow travellers at a welcome dinner tonight.
The David Citadel Hotel B DDrive along the Dead Sea to Masada, where you continue by cablecar up to the last stronghold of the Zealots and see Herod's palaces. Returning to Jerusalem, pause for a quick dip in the Dead Sea (weather permitting) and stop at Qumran Caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found, preserved for centuries in airtight jars.
The David Citadel Hotel B LExplore the Israel Museum, housing numerous archaeological and anthropological exhibits, including the Shrine of the Book, resting place of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Continue to Yad Vashem, the Jewish people's memorial to the six million lives lost to the Holocaust and a leading institution in Shoah education, commemoration and research. Also visit the Tower of David, reconstructed to depict the progression of four millennia of history.
The David Citadel Hotel B LDrive overland via the Allenby Bridge into Jordan, where you visit the old Roman city of Jerash. Walking along the Street of Columns, the grooves left by chariot wheels still visible in its paving stones, it is easy to imagine this extraordinarily well-preserved site as it must have been in its prime.
Four Seasons Amman B LDrive along the scenic King's Highway to Madaba, known as the "City of Mosaics" for its spectacular Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics, as well as the famous sixth-century mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land. From here, continue to Wadi Rum, also known as "Valley of the Moon." At day's end, arrive in the ancient city of Petra where you will be welcomed for tea by a Bedouin family, world-famous for their hospitality; then check in to your resort hotel.
Movenpick Resort Petra B LSpend a full day exploring Petra. Carved out of the very mountains surrounding it, Petra was once a thriving capital, an impregnable fortress and a center of trade. Pass through the Siq, a natural channel of rock leading to the city, and enjoy the many wonders of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Dine at The Petra Kitchen, a unique restaurant in which guests may discover the local cuisine by helping to prepare the evening meal.
Movenpick Resort Petra B L DThis afternoon, drive to the city of Amman. Highlights of the city, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, are the Citadel, the Great Temple of Amman and the Roman Theater. You may also choose to visit a local school.
Four Seasons Amman B LDepart by air for the final leg of your odyssey, Egypt, the land of the Pharaohs. Visit the world-famous Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, the greatest treasury of ancient Egyptian relics in the world.
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence B LTransfer to Memphis, capital of the ancient kingdom. Much of Memphis' splendor has been destroyed, but the Alabaster Sphinx built in the 18th Dynasty still remains, as does the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest free standing stone structure. In the afternoon, drive to Giza Plateau, site of the Pyramids and the Great Sphinx, whose grandeur remains unsurpassed more than 4,000 years after they were erected. Take the opportunity to visit the Solar Boat Museum, where Cheops' reconstructed funeral barge is on display.
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence B LCome forward in time as you discover Cairo's Islamic heritage, with visits to the medieval citadel of Salah el-Din, containing within its walls the Ottoman-style alabaster mosque of Mohammed Ali. From here, embark on an enjoyable walking tour of Khan el-Khalili Bazaar. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a special farewell dinner.
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence B L DTransfer to the airport for your homebound flight.
BPrices are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy.
| Oct. 17, 2010 - Oct. 29, 2010 | $6,995 | -- | Call for Availability |
| Nov. 14, 2010 - Nov. 26, 2010 | $6,995 | -- | Call for Availability |
| Dec. 26, 2010 - Jan. 07, 2011 | $7,410 | * | Available |
2010 PRICE PER PERSON
Land arrangements
Double occupancy..... $6,995
Single supplement..... $2,460
Internal airfare: (Amman/Cairo)
Economy class from $360
Please check with A&K for our special international airfares.
* Holiday surcharge included