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Program 1 : Jordan 7days / 6 nights
Day 1:
Arrive Amman. Staff will assist you with clearing immigration and customs and transfer you to your hotel for overnight accommodation.
NOTE: Travelers to Jordan must have a Visa to enter. Please check with your travel company. Visas can be bought on arrival.
Day 2:
Depart Amman. We travel along the ancient King's Highway. Our first stop is at Madaba where there is the oldest known map of the Holy Land, set in mosaic tiles on the floor of the church. Stand on Mr. Nebo's crest and look over on to the Holy Land - just as Moses did. Visit the Crusader's castle at Kerak. Arrive Petra - overnight.
Day 3:
A full day to enjoy Petra.
Petra is located at the crossroads of, what was, the flourishing overland caravan trade routes and prospered as the capital of the Nabatean Empire from 400 B.C. to A.D. 106. The Nabateans engineered an impressive system of pipes, tunnels and channels that carried drinking water into the city thus reducing the chance of flash floods. The Romans annexed Petra in A.D. 106 and as a result its position, as a commercial hub, slowly deteriorated.
The Byzantines made the city the seat of a Bishopric in A.D. 379 before earthquakes and an economic lull took their toll. At the end of the Byzantine Empire (circa A.D. 700) the hydraulic system and the once dignified, and gracious buildings, in the centre of the town had deteriorated to near ruins.
In the centuries that followed Petra disappeared from most maps and was known only through ancient lore. In 1812, Swiss traveller Johann Burckhardt stole into the mythical city, disguised as a Muslim trader, and told the world about what he found.
Today most of the Bedouin people, who once lived in the area of the ancient city, have been relocated to houses provided by the Jordanian government. Efforts to protect Petra and its artifacts continue, even as tourism grows as a steady pace, and excavations uncover more of the long-lost city.
Day 4:
Depart Petra and visit Wadi Rum (where Lawrence of Arabia operated in World War 1). We then travel to Aqaba, located on the Gulf of Aqaba where we will overnight.
Day 5:
Today we drive north along the shore of the Dead Sea where you will enjoy the comfort of your hotel and overnight,
Day 6:
After breakfast, check out of your hotel, and visit Jerash - one of the best preserved of the Roman Decapolis capital cities and Umm Qais (where Jesus drove the demons out of men and into swine. Matthew 8:28-32). Look down from the hills over the Sea of Galilee. From here we drive to Amman where we overnight.
Day 7:
Staff transfers you to the airport and assist with exit formalities for your international departure.
 
Program 2 : Egypt & Petra 10 days / 9 nights Day 1: Arrive Egypt
The Real Egypt Tour's representative will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport and handle all your procedures at passport control, luggage area and customs formalities. Then you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2: Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum
After breakfast check out from your hotel and enjoy a trip to the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. We then continue to see the Sphinx and the Valley Temple.
We then travel into Cairo to visit the world famous Egyptian Museum which houses over 120,000 ancient pharanoic artifacts including the collection of Tutankhamen. After this visit, which takes about 3 hours, you will be transferred to Cairo railway station where you will board the sleeper train to Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board the train.
Day 3: Aswan / Elephantine Island
You will be met and assisted at Aswan railway station and transferred to your hotel for check-in. In the afternoon you will be taken for a relaxing trip on the River Nile, by felucca, and sail around the Elephantine Island. Overnight in Aswan
Day 4: Aswan Sightseeing
After breakfast, check out from your hotel. First of all we visit the High Dam, followed by the Granite Quarries where the Unfinished Obelisk is situated. This was commissioned by Queen Hatshepsut but due to a crack in the stone was never finished. Finally we visit the beautiful Temple of Philae - dedicated to the goddesses Isis and Hathor. You will then be transferred by air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 5: Luxor Sightseeing.
After breakfast, check out from your hotel. You will then be taken on a excursion to the West Bank of the Nile at Luxor to visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut - the powerful Egyptian queen, and the Colossi of Memnon. We return to the East Bank with a visit to the splendid Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple.
Transfer to Luxor railway station taking the sleeper train to Cairo.
Day 6: Taba
After checking out from your hotel you will be met and driven to Taba where you will have time for relaxing. Dinner and overnight in Taba.
Day 7: Jordan/Wadi Rum
In the morning transfer to Taba Heights Marina where you will take the ferryboat to Aqaba. From Aqaba we drive to Wadi Rum. Here we pick up Bedouin Jeeps in the village and drive, first of all, to Lawrence's Spring and then to the sand dunes in Wadi Um Ishrin where you will be able to see some Nabatean inscriptions. We then drive to Petra where you overnight.
Day 8: Petra - the Canyon the High Place of Sacrifice.
After breakfast visit the rose red city, the city of the Nabateans - Petra. Travel through the Siq (canyon) walk through the canyon and enjoy the beautiful carvings of statues, and idols in niches, on the way to the Treasury - El Kasner. From the Treasury, starting at a point close to the Theatre, we take the path to the High Place of Sacrifice. The High Place, itself, has been carved flat and drainage channels have been cut into the rock to allow the blood of sacrificial animals to drain away. From here we travel down to ground level and walk to the Roman Theatre, we see the Royal Tombs, the Roman colonnaded street.
Overnight in Petra.
Day 9: Return to Cairo
After breakfast enjoy some free time in Petra. In the afternoon you will be driven back to Aqaba Port to take the ferry boat to Taba where you will be met and driven back to Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 10: Final Departure
Our representative will be on hand to assist you with transfers to Cairo International Airport for final departure from Egypt.
Program 3 : Egypt Nile Cruise & Jordan Tours 14 days / 13 nights Day 1: Arrive Egypt
Real Egypt Tours representative will meet you at Cairo International Airport and handle all your arrival procedures. Transfer to 5* Hotel in Cairo where you will have dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Pyramids Tour
After breakfast we will commence our tour by visiting, first of all, the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus at Giza; the great Sphinx. The tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple which belongs to the Pyramid of Chephren and visit inside the pyramid of Chephren ( the Middle pyramid )as well , We will then proceed to the step pyramid at Sakkara - designed by the architect Imhotep for his master King Zoser.. After lunch we will visit Memphis - the ancient capital of Old Egypt founded by King Menes after that back to the hotel and over night in cairo.
Day 3. Luxor / Nile Cruise
After breakfast we will transfer to Cairo Airport for our flight to Luxor where you will be met and transferred to your luxury Nile Cruise ship. After lunch you will be taken for a guided tour to the East Bank of the River Nile where you will visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple reflecting the bewitching Pharaonic history. Return to the shi dinner onboard. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 4: Luxor Sightseeing
After breakfast we will visit the West Bank of the Nile namely The Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. We will return to the ship for lunch and afternoon tea whilst sailing to Edfu via the Esna Lock - a fascinating experience. Dinner on board and overnight in Edfu.
Day 5: Edfu / Kom Ombo
After breakfast we will visit the temple at Edfu. We return to the ship for lunch and sail to Kom Ombo. At Kom Ombo you will see the Ptolemaic temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus, god of the morning sun. We return to the ship and sail to Aswan. Dinner on board and overnight in Aswan.
Day 6: Aswan Sightseeing
After breakfast we will visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk commissioned by Queen Hatshepsut but, due to there being a fault in the stone, was never finished. From here we will visit the majestic Philae Temple. After lunch we will sail aboard a felucca and visit the charming Botanical Gardens. Dinner on board ship and overnight in Aswan.
Day 7: Fly to Cairo
After breakfast you will check out from the ship. Your luggage will be taken care of. There is the opportunity to spend some free time in Aswan. Transfer to Aswan Airport for flight to Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 8: Egyptian Museum / Coptic Cairo
After breakfast we will visit the world famous Egyptian Museum which houses over 120,000 artifacts including the treasures of Tutankhamen. After lunch we will visit the famous Hanging Church, Abu Sirga Church and the synagogue in Coptic Cairo. Dinner in hotel and overnight in Cairo Day 9: Day in Alexandria
Tour to Alexandria the second capital of Egypt. Here you will be able to visit Qaitbay Citadel, built in the 15th Century by Sultan Qaitbay on the spot of Alexandria's famous lighthouse. You will visit the Grand Montazah Palace, which combines Turkish and Florentine architectural styles, and finally the new and, much acclaimed, Alexandria Library. There is also the visit to the Roman Cemetery, cut out of the rock (the Catacombs of Kom El Shogafa )and El Sarabium pillar and temple . Lunch will be provided. Return to Cairo and overnight. Day 10:Islamic Cairo / Khan El Khalili Market
After breakfast we will visit the Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali after that will proceed to the Mosque of Sultan Hassan, lunch will be provided after that will back to your hotel,
At the evening will drive to the famous market of Khan El Khalili after that back to your hotel and over night in Cairo.
Jordan & Petra adventure for 4Days & 3Nights Day 11: Amman (D)
Today our representative will transfer you to Cairo international airport to fly to Amman. Upon your arrival into Amman, you will be met and assisted from Amman Queen Alia international airport. The driver will transfer you to your hotel, the rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Amman. Day 12: Amman - Jerash - Dead Sea (B, D)
After breakfast enjoy a panoramic visit of the city of Amman. Amman is a city enriched with glamour of the past and the present. You will visit Amman's downtown market and city center, its traditional souks, coffee
shops, restaurants selling local food and sweets, churches, mosques; amongst other popular places.
Amman is also the ancient city of Philadelphia with its Roman theater and the Citadel (entrance fees to the Roman theater and the Citadel not included). You will pass by the Late King Hussein Palace, where he is
buried, then drive to the other side of the city, a wealthy area with pubs, international restaurants and discotheques.Following this, depart to the north to visit Jerash, the most complete and well preserved city of the Roman Empire. Jerash is one of the Decapolis cities of the north of Jordan. During the Roman Empire it was
often called "Pompeii of the East". You will visit the colonnaded streets, theaters, oval plaza, Temple of Zeus, markets and villages. Late afternoon drive to Dead Sea the lowest point on earth, check in at tourist beach, where all facilities available for floating, or to have Dead Sea mud at your body, drive to Petra, dinner and overnight. Day 13: Petra (B, D)
After breakfast, depart to the South of the kingdom to Petra. The Nabatean Red, Rose City of Petra that can be considered one of the wonders of the world. A city 139 miles (225 kilometers) from Amman, carved in stone more than 2000 years ago in order to dominate the trade routes of ancient Arabia. You will visit its towns, damns and water channels. First, walk the siq, a narrow path of three quarters of a mile (1.2 kilometers), which is the main entrance to the city. At the end of the siq, you will see The Treasury " Khazneh" - which was believed to hold countless treasures. The first view of the "Khazneh" is breathtaking. Other monuments you can see are the monastery and the altar of sacrifice. Return to Amman, dinner and overnight. Day 14: Amman (B)
After breakfast and to coincide with your departure flight details, you will be transferred to Amman Queen Alia International Airport to meet your outbound flight.
Program 4 : Egypt Nile Cruise & Jordan Tours 12 days / 11 nights
Day 1: Arrive Egypt The Real Egypt Tours' representative will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport. You will then be transferred to your hotel. Overnight Cairo.
Day 2: Cairo
Our guide will accompany you to the awe-inspiring Great Pyramids at Giza. There is the opportunity to take a camel ride to see the Sphinx and also enter one of the pyramids in order to see the burial chamber. From here continue to visit Sakkara to see the first step pyramid ever built - the Step Pyramid of King Zoser. After this wonderful visit we drive to Memphis, the ancient capital city of Egypt. Return to your hotel in Cairo. Overnight.
Day 3: Luxor
Early morning transfer to Cairo Airport for a flight to Luxor. Transfer to your Nile cruise ship. After lunch the tour of Luxor will begin with a visit to the monumental Temple of Karnak. From here you are led to the Luxor Temple via the Avenue of Ram Headed Sphinx. Overnight on board.
Day 4: Luxor
After breakfast we visit the West Bank of Luxor - namely the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the boat and embark upon your Nile Cruise. Lunch and dinner and overnight on board ship.
Day 5: Edfu & Kom Ombo
After breakfast we begin sailing down the Nile to cross Esna Lake. We stop at Edfu Temple - the best preserved and second largest temple in Egypt - dedicated solely to Horus. We continue sailing towards Kom Ombo. Overnight on board at Kom Ombo.
Day 6: Aswan
Visit the Greco-Roman Temple of Kom Ombo - the only double temple in Egypt dedicated to Sobek and Harories. We continue sailing to Aswan where we will visit the High Dam and then take a motor boar to the majestic Philae Temple dedicated to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor. Overnight on board ship.
Day 7: Cairo
Early morning disembarkation from the ship and transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo. You will be met and assisted at Cairo Airport and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 8: Amman
After breakfast you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Amman. Upon arrival at Queen Alia Airport our representative will meet and assist you through customs and immigration procedures. Transfer to your hotel in Amman.
Day 9: Umm Qais
In the morning we drive for two hours from Amman to Gadara (Umm Qais) which belonged to the famous Decapolis - a union of 10 cities, founded by Alexander the Great. Here you have a magnificent and overwhelming view over the north Jordan Valley, the Golan Heights and the Sea of Galilee.
Next we drive to Jerash - the best example of a Roman provincial city in the whole of the Middle East. Visit the spectacular Forum, the Roman colonnaded street, the Nymphaeum and the Temple of Artemis.
The next stop is Ajloun - the great 12th Century Islamic castle built around 1184 - 1185 by the famous Islamic leader Salah el-Din. We return to Amman and overnight.
Day 10: The Dead Sea
After breakfast we drive to Mt. Nebo the place where the prophet Moses gazed at the Promised Land before he died and his alleged burial place. You will be able to visit the old monastery and overlook the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, Jericho and Jerusalem. After this we proceed to Madaba where the famous mosaic 6th Century map of Palestine is to be found in St. George's Church. Afterwards we drive to the lowest point on earth - the Dead Sea - here you will have leisure time and a chance to float in the water. We return to Amman for overnight.
Day 11: Petra
After breakfast we drive to the rose-red city of Petra - the biggest attraction in Jordan. Petra was first established around the 6th Century B.C. by the Nabatean Arabs - a nomadic tribe who settled in the area and laid the foundations of a commercial empire that extended into Syria. Upon arrival you will have the opportunity to being your trip by a ride on horseback to the canyon - the Siq. From here you can travel by foot, horse drawn carriage or donkey to see the most beautiful monument - the Treasury. Among the other monuments and places of interest you will see are the Street of Facades, the Royal Tombs and Pharaoh's Castle. Return to Amman. Overnight.
Day 12: Final Departure
Our representative will transfer you to Queen Alia International Airport for your onward journey.
Program 5: Petra adventure 3 days & 2 nights
Day 1: Amman
Upon arrival at Queen Alia International Airport at Amman our representative will meet and assist you through the airport.
Transfer to Petra via the desert highway. This is a journey of about two and a half hours. You will be taken to your hotel where you can check in and drop your luggage off. From here you will be escorted to Petra for a full sightseeing tour.
Evening return to your hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Full Day Tour to Petra
This is a day when you can either see Petra on your own or be guided around on a full sightseeing tour. For those Petra enthusiasts they may prefer to 'do their own thing' with the aid of a guide book even to the point of a 4 hour walk up to El Deir - the Monastery. From there you will have wonderful views over the Nagib Desert and Jordan Valley - a breathtaking trip and one that you will remember for your whole life.
Day 3: Return Journey
After breakfast our representative will drive you to see Little Petra. From there we drive to Shouback Castle and on to Kerak Castle where, dependant on flight departures, there will be opportunities for sightseeing.
Upon arrival at Queen Alia International Airport you will be assisted with your departure.
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