YOUR OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Jordan : The King ’ s Highway from Amman to Petra
PRE-TRIP : 5 nights from $ 1895 Only $ 379 per night
DAY 7 • Optional hot air balloon ride • Esna & Temple of Khnum • Begin Nile cruise Elect to rise early for an optional balloon ride over the Nile ’ s west bank . Then , drive to Esna to visit the Temple of Khnum before embarking our riveryacht and begin the romantic journey along the Nile . Arrive in Higz , a small village along the Nile ’ s east bank , and take a village walk while the sun sets over the Nile .
B , L , D — Asiya or Aida , Amunet , or Aton
DAY 8 • Edfu • Edfu Temple Cruise to Edfu , home to the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt . Then , take a horse and buggy ride out to the Temple of Horus , dedicated to the falcon-headed god . Later , moor for the night at a quiet little village further down the Nile .
B , L , D — Asiya or Aida , Amunet , or Aton
DAY 9 • Gebel Silsila Temple & Quarries • A Day in the Life of Besaw Island Cruise to Besaw Island for our NEW A Day in the Life experience with a local farmer and learn about life in this isolated agricultural community . After a conversation about education for girls living on the island , stroll through his fields and enjoy lunch with the farmer and his family . Then , cruise to Gebel Silsila , home to ancient quarries whose stones were used for Egypt ’ s great temples . We ’ ll moor in Fares village and go ashore for an Egyptian barbecue dinner .
B , L , D — Asiya or Aida , Amunet , or Aton
DAY 10 • Island village visit • Kom Ombo Explore Fares ’ traditional Egyptian village and stop to see a local craftsman . Then , cruise to Kom Ombo , home to Egypt ’ s only double temple .
B , L , D — Asiya or Aida , Amunet , or Aton
DAY 11 • Daraw livestock market • Aswan At Daraw , we ’ ll board pick-up trucks and head to the livestock market . With herders urging their camels along and Nubian men hawking their wares , the scene can be dusty , colorful , and chaotic — and fun . We ’ ll arrive in Aswan this evening .
B , L , D — Asiya or Aida , Amunet , or Aton
DAY 12 • Aswan • Disembark yacht • Abu Simbel Transfer to Abu Simbel to discover the ancient relics and temples of the area . Later , witness a sound and light show .
B , L , D — Seti Abu Simbel Hotel or similar
DAY 13 • Aswan • High Dam • Aswan ’ s spice market Return to Aswan . Along the way , stop at Aswan High Dam , whose 1971 construction created Lake Nasser . Later , visit Aswan ’ s colorful spice bazaar .
B , L , D — Old Cataract Hotel or similar
DAY 14 • Temples of Philae Explore Philae , center of the cult of the goddess Isis , and see the Temple of Isis and Trajan ’ s Kiosk , with its 14 majestic stone pillars .
B , L , D — Old Cataract Hotel or similar
DAY 15 • Cairo • Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan and Al Rifa ’ i Mosque Fly to Cairo , and explore two of Egypt ’ s most famous mosques , the 14th-century Mosque- Madrassa of Sultan Hassan and 19th-century Al Rifa ’ i Mosque .
B , L , D — Cairo Marriott Hotel or similar
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DAY 16 • Return to U . S . Fly back home , or begin your Alexandria ’ s Glorious Past post-trip extension .
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Alexandria ’ s Glorious Past
POST-TRIP : 5 nights from $ 1295 Only $ 259 per night
We recommend that you Arrive Early , Stay Later
We strongly recommend you take advantage of this extra time to relax or explore more in depth before or after your trip . Prices shown include accommodations , daily breakfast , and private airport transfer .
• Arrive early in Amman on your Jordan pre-trip extension for $ 125 per person , per night
• Arrive early on your main trip or stay later on your main trip or Alexandria post-trip extension in Cairo for $ 200 per person , per night
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