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Margaret Grant says:
Overall a great experience (enhanced by good staff and a compatible tour group.) Was good value for money.

Introduction: This comprehensive tour combines the highlights of Egypt, Jordan and Syria, lands steeped in history, and home to some of the oldest cultures on earth. In Egypt we visit the main sights of Cairo, explore the ancient temples and tombs dedicated to the mighty Pharaohs, and cruise along the Nile, the world's longest river. Then east to swim and snorkel in the warm coral gardens of the Red Sea before we cross the wilderness to the oldest monastery in the world, and Mount Sinai. We cross the Gulf of Aqaba and into the Kingdom of Jordan, where we take a jeep safari across the stunning desert landscape of Wadi Rum and travel along the old Caravan Route to the World Heritage Site of Petra. We float on the Dead Sea, see the mosaic city of Madaba, explore the old city of Jerash and meander through the bustling souqs of Amman. On via Bosra to Syria, the cradle of civilization, where we explore Aleppo, visit the ancient city of Palmyra, and marvel at the crusader castle Crac des Chevaliers. Our tour ends in Syria's capital Damascus, the world's oldest living city.

Please note that peak season prices apply to tours coinciding with the Christmas and New Year period or with Easter.

Tour Style:	Small Group Tour - What's this?	Click map to zoom
Start:	Cairo
Finish:	Damascus
Duration:	23 days
Cost:	US$4,755.00
Single Supplement:	US$1,395.00 - What's this?
Countries Visited & Visa Requirements:	Egypt - Jordan - Syria
Maximum Group Size:	16
Age Range:	18-65 years - Any flexibility?
Itinerary:	Click here for details
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DEPARTURE DATES:

Start	Finish	Price	Trip Status	Book
Sat 02 Jun 12	Sun 24 Jun 12	US$4,755	Closed
Sat 14 Jul 12	Sun 05 Aug 12	US$4,755	Closed
Sat 25 Aug 12	Sun 16 Sep 12	US$4,755	Closed
Sat 22 Sep 12	Sun 14 Oct 12	US$4,755	Closed
Sat 06 Oct 12	Sun 28 Oct 12	US$4,755	Available	BOOK IT
Sat 20 Oct 12	Sun 11 Nov 12	US$4,755	Available	BOOK IT
Sat 17 Nov 12	Sun 09 Dec 12	US$4,755	Available	BOOK IT
Sat 15 Dec 12	Sun 06 Jan 13	US$5,220	Available	BOOK IT

ITINERARY:

Day 1		Join Cairo
Day 2		Cairo - Sphinx, Giza Pyramids, Sakkara
Day 3		Cairo - Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, Khan el Khalili. Overnight Train to Aswan
Day 4		Aswan - High Dam, Temple of Philae, Sunset Felucca Trip
Day 5		Optional Abu Simbel Trip. Embark on Nile Cruise - Kitchener Islands, Kom Ombo, Edfu
Day 6		Cruise to Luxor - Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple (East Bank)
Day 7		Luxor - Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Hatsheput's Temple, Colossi of Memnon. Overnight Luxor
Day 8		To Hurghada - Red Sea
Day 9		Hurghada - Free Day at Red Sea
Day 10		To Cairo
Day 11		St Catherine's Monastery, Mount Sinai
Day 12		Nuweiba, Ferry to Aqaba
Day 13		Wadi Rum, Jeep Safari, Little Petra, Petra
Day 14		Petra
Day 15		Dead Sea, Madaba, Mt Nebo, Amman
Day 16		Jerash, Amman City Tour
Day 17		Amman to Damascus via Bosra
Day 18		To Aleppo via Ma'aloula, Crac des Chevaliers, Hama, Apamea
Day 19		Aleppo - City Tour, St Simeon
Day 20		To Palmyra via Ebla, Ma'aret Al Nouman, Serjilah
Day 21		Visit Palmyra, Drive to Damascus
Day 22		Damascus - City Tour
Day 23		Damascus - Tour Ends After Breakfast

HIGHLIGHTS:

Egypt

• Cairo • Sakkara • Pyramids of Giza • Sphinx • Egyptian Museum • Old Cairo • Mohammed Ali Citadel • Ibn Tulun Mosque • Old Bazaar (Khan el Khalili) • Aswan • Temple of Philae • High Dam • Sunset Felucca Trip on Nile • Nile Cruise • Kom Ombo • Edfu • Luxor • Karnak Temple • Luxor Temple • Valley of the Kings • Valley of the Queens • Colossi of Memnon • Hatsheput's Temple • Hurghada • Red Sea • St Catherine's Monastery • Mount Sinai

Jordan

• Aqaba • Wadi Rum • Jeep Safari • Little Petra • Petra • Dead Sea • Madaba • Mt Nebo • Amman • Jerash • Amman City Tour • Citadel

Syria

• Bosra • Damascus • National Museum • Mausoleum of Saladin • Azem Palace • Souk Al Hamideiah • St Paul Church • Crac des Chevaliers • Hama • Apamea • Aleppo • Grand Mosque • Citadel • Ebla • Serjilah • St Simeon • Palmyra

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• 22 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners • Local English Speaking Guides • All Activities, Sightseeing and Entrance Fees as per Itinerary • All Tolls & Taxes • Nile Cruise • Sunset Felucca on Nile • City Tours - Cairo, Amman, Damascus, Aleppo • Petra Visit including Horse Ride • Jeep Safari Wadi Rum

ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSPORT:

Accommodation

• Hotels (19 Nights)

• Cruise Ship (2 Nights)

• Overnight Train (1 Night)

Transport

• Private Vehicle

• Train

• Cruise Ship

• Felucca

• Ferry

• Jeep