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Petra and the Pyramids

A Group Tour of the Pyramids in Egypt and Petra in Jordan.
Ref: EG02
15 days from £1195 (minimum 1 passengers)
Destination: Egypt  Jordan

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Petra and the Pyramids Explore the ancient sites, camp under the desert skies and snorkel in the Red Sea, a perfect introduction to the delights of the middle east.

We begin in Jordan and spend two full days at the Nabatean city of Petra - we need the time to fully appreciate this incredible site including a visit the spectacular 'High Places'. We also have plenty of time at all the Cairo pyramid sites - Saqqara, Dahshour and Giza - as we trace the development of these 'wonders of the world'. For landscape lovers we float in the Dead Sea, camp in the desert splendour of Wadi Rum and the Sinai peninsula and climb Mt Mousa (Mt Sinai). All this combined with snorkelling in the coral-rich Red Sea and an optional trip to Alexandria make this an enlightening exploration of the marvels of Jordan and Egypt.
Travelling by minibus and 4WD there are a few long drives but the roads are mostly good. This trip is not too demanding, though it can be very hot in the summer. An immense amount to see, so quite a busy trip.
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Day 1
Fly to Amman.
Day 2
Down the King's Highway to Petra, visiting the Dead Sea en route.
Day 3
Two full days to explore Petra.
Day 4
As above
Day 5
Drive out to camp in desert scenery of Wadi Rum.
Day 6
To Aqaba; ferry to Nuweiba; to St. Catherine's Monastery
Day 7
Early morning climb Mt Sinai; visit St Catherine's monastery then 4WD and walk to Ein Khodra; night camping out under the stars.
Day 8
Transfer to the beautiful Coloured Canyon; afternoon spent swimming at Abu Ghalum; transfer to Sharm El Sheikh.
Day 9
Morning free in Sharm el Sheikh, afternoon ferry to Hurghada.
Day 10
To Luxor, guided visit to Karnak and Luxor temples.
Day 11
Explore the West Bank; Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon; overnight train to Cairo.
Day 12
A day tracing the evolution of the Pyramids.
Day 13
Tour of the famous Archaelogical Museum, the Citadel Khan El Khalili Bazaars and the old town of Cairo.
Day 14
To Alexandria; visit Greco-Roman Catacombs, Pompey's Amphitheatre and Montaza Gardens.
Day 15
Fly to London.

Departures Between
Price from
07 Nov 04
28 Nov 04
*£1195
19 Dec 04
*£1295
13 Feb 05
20 Mar 05
*£1230
*Prices subject to confirmation

 

FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE

Local payment US$100 (approx. £65)
Optional single supplement (not including camping) £100
Insurance £33

WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
In all the items below, “included” means either in the price or in a specified “local payment”.

Flights
The prices include flights from a UK airport to the destination airport and back, UK departure tax, all necessary domestic flights on the trip itinerary and all airport transfers. Where this is not the case it is specifically mentioned in the Dates & Prices box for the individual trip. If you book at the “land only” price, international flights and related airport transfers are not included, but domestic flights generally are, except where tickets for these have to be issued in conjunction with your international ticket. If you do not need our group flights, please ask for the “land only” price.

Accommodation
This is included in the price. If you’re camping, we provide sturdy two-person tents and all necessary communal camping and cooking gear, so you will just need to bring a sleeping bag and, on most trips, a sleeping mat.

Single rooms or tents
Our prices are based on twin share accommodation. If you book on your own (many people do), we arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. We do not charge a single supplement except on extensions. Where it is operationally possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to guarantee single accommodation for the whole tour; where this is the case further information and prices can be found in the Trip Notes. If you would like a single room or tent on a particular holiday you should contact the office for details. Where we are unable to guarantee single accommodation you may be able to arrange and pay for it locally. If you are a smoker we ask you not to smoke in your room or tent if sharing. Please note on certain trips single accommodation is not available due to local operational conditions.

Food
Meal plans vary according to area and circumstances: for every trip, details of what is included are shown in the Food section of each trip, and in the Trip Notes.

Transport
All necessary transport during the trip is included, whether private or public.

Sightseeing
Included wherever it is part of the itinerary (as stated in the Trip Notes). There are usually optional trips too.

Staff
On all trips we provide a leader or local representative, assisted by local guides, drivers and any other staff as appropriate. Leaders usually meet the group locally.

Permits, taxes, and entrance fees
We include in the cost of the holiday or in the stated local payment all necessary local permits, taxes, and entrance fees to National Parks or sites that are part of the itinerary, except for the Kilimanjaro Government Tax, Gorilla Permits and certain Galapagos taxes.

NOT INCLUDED
Any meals and other food not included in the meal plan, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, foreign airport taxes where not included in the price of the ticket, sleeping bags and other personal equipment, sleeping mats on most camping trips, entrance to historical sites if not specified in the Trip Notes, extra optional excursions and any personal expenditure such as laundry, drinks and tips.

This holiday is operated by Exodus Travels Ltd. ATOL 2582.
 

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Petra and the Pyramids

A Group Tour of the Pyramids in Egypt and Petra in Jordan.

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