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PT&C - "Petra & Cairo"
Day-by-Day Itinerary -- Prices -- What is Included -- What is Not Included
Day 1 Free Day in Cairo	FREE DAY in Cairo. Your Egypt tour finishes with breakfast at the hotel near Cairo Airport. You have a free day today to relax at the hotel, revisit the Cairo Egyptian Museum* or Giza Pyramids,* take a one-day trip to Alexandria, do a day-tour of Old Coptic Cairo, shop in the Khan El Khalili bazaar* or visit the Avenue of Tent Makers* in old Islamic Cairo. Note: These extra day-tours are not included in the tour price, but can be arranged for you upon request. Overnight at a hotel near Cairo Airport: 4 Novotel Heliopolis or similar. Breakfast only included. 5* Hotels upgrade: Sonesta Heliopolis, Le Passage (previously Movenpick), Sheraton Heliopolis.
Day 2 Flight from Cairo/Amman Madaba Mount Nebo Petra Palace Hotel	You can store any extra luggage at the Cairo airport hotel during your trip to Petra. You will be brought to the Cairo airport by an English-speaking representative. 8:00 AM flight from Cairo, Egypt, to Amman, Jordan. 9:25 AM arrival in Jordan where you will be met by another English-speaking representative who will assist you with getting your visa, retrieving your bags and going through customs. Visas for US citizens are $15 USD, paid in cash upon arrival for US citizens. Other nationalities, please check with your local Jordanian Consulate for entry visa policies. Leaving the Amman airport and driving southward toward Petra, your first visit is to Madaba where the St George's Greek Orthodox Church has a famous mosaic on the floor. Made during the 6th century AD, the mosaic shows the pilgrimage from the surrounding areas to the Holy Land. You can even find Egypt on this map! More info at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madaba Your next visit recalls the story of Moses and his journey to the Promised Land. At Mount Nebo there is a *Memorial for Musa* (Moses) and a 4th century church which Italian Franciscan priests excavated and restored in 1933. The panoramic view overlooks the Jordan River Valley, the Dead Sea, Jericho and Jerusalem. In the Bible story, Moses does not ever arrive at the Promised Land, but he is able to see it from a distance before he dies. It is from Mount Nebo that one can see it in the distance (on a clear day). It is also believed that this is the burial place of Moses. More info at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Nebo_(Jordan) Afternoon arrival in Petra and time to get situated in your hotel. The Petra Palace is a 3 star hotel, located on the main street of the town, close to all the shops and walking distance to the Petra site. It is rated as a 3 star hotel, but is of the same standard as the 4 star hotels in Egypt. This is a family-run establishment with a warm, friendly atmosphere. Other hotel options are available. See PT&C Prices. Overnight Petra Palace Hotel, 3* or similar. Breakfast only included. 4* or 5* Hotels upgrades upon request, contingent upon availability.
Day 3 Sightseeing in Petra	A full day of sightseeing in the Red Rose City of Petra. First established during the 6th C. BC by Nabataen Arabs, Petra became a trading center for the caravans during what was the Ptolemaic era in Egypt. For more historical info see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petra Hailed as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, it is a magical experience to enter this hidden city through a long narrow Siq. The natural beauty is breathtaking, and then to find beautifully carved buildings made by human hands is a memorable experience. Unlike the other tourists who have only a short 2-hour visit to the site, your tour will include the services of a local English-speaking guide for the whole day. This will give you a chance to explore the area at a slower pace (and take breaks from all the hiking) and see more of the many buildings there. There is a horseback ride included that brings you to the entrance of the canyon. Camels are available for hire, once you are inside the city. Overnight Petra Palace Hotel, 3* or similar. Breakfast only included. 4* or 5* Hotels upgrades upon request, contingent upon availability.
Day 4 Free Morning Wadi Rum	You have some free time this morning before leaving about 3:00 PM for the airport in Amman. You can make a second visit to the Petra site on your own or add one of the options below.. Optional add-on tours: -Half-day Tour of Little Petra -Visit the Al Kerak Crusader Castle on your return trip to Amman. More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Karak -Trip to Wadi Rum with off-road excursion in 4-wheel drive vehicle to see desert landscapes and rock art inscriptions. More info on Wadi Rum: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wadi_rum Your flight from Amman back to Cairo leaves at 7:25 PM. 8:55 PM arrival in Cairo. Assistance at both airports by English-speaking rep's, and a transfer to your hotel near the Cairo airport. Overnight at a hotel near Cairo Airport: 4* Novotel Heliopolis or similar. Breakfast only included. Optional 5* Hotel upgrades available upon request.
Day 5 Departure from Cairo, Egypt	Check out of your hotel by noon and depart for home. There is no transfer to the airport included in your tour. The hotel has a free shuttle bus. Additional cost is $30 USD per person, if you would like to add an assisted transfer to the airport.
PT&C - *"Petra & Cairo"* : Day-by-Day Itinerary -- Prices -- What is Included -- What is Not Included
Prices PT&C: "Petra & Cairo"	$1,090 USD per person in Double Occupancy $1,290 USD per person in single room, sharing a tour with others $1,590 USD per person: Solos - Travelers touring alone, without others Hotel Upgrades: Add $100 USD pp to above prices for 4* in Petra (& 4* Cairo) Add $400 USD pp to above prices for 5* in Petra & 5* Cairo
PT&C - *"Petra & Cairo"* : Day-by-Day Itinerary -- Prices -- What is Included -- What is Not Included
What is Included in PT&C: "Petra & Cairo"	Included in this Tour: Roundtrip Airfare: Cairo/Amman/Cairo, economy class 1 Full-day guided tour of Petra with horseback ride Visit to Madaba mosaic - St George's Church Visit to Mount Nebo - Memorial of the Prophet Musa (Moses) Petra Palace Hotel, 3, or similar: 2 nights. Novotel Cairo Airport Hotel, 4, or similar: 2 nights. Breakfast each day at the hotels English-speaking rep's & guides, assistance at airports as per itinerary, modern A/C vehicles for transfers
PT&C - *"Petra & Cairo"* : Day-by-Day Itinerary -- Prices -- What is Included -- What is Not Included
What is not Included in PT&C: "Petra & Cairo"	Not Included in this Tour: Entrance visas to Jordan and Egypt - $15 USD cash for each visa Meals, other than breakfast each day at your hotels American Tour Leader/Guide TIPS. Please see our Tipping Guide for tips to rep's, guides, hotel staff, porters, drivers, etc. Transfer to Cairo airport for final departure to Egypt. Cost is $30 USD, if you would like to have this service included in your package. Private expenses - laundry, phone calls, etc. Optional tours (see possibilities in itinerary) Optional upgrade to 4 or 5 star hotels Optional upgrade to Business Class for Cairo/Amman/Cairo flights Anything which is not included in the "Included in this Tour" list above or which is not specified as included in the Day-by-Day Itinerary.

PT-3 - "3 Nights in Petra"
Day-by-Day Itinerary -- Prices -- What is Included -- What is Not Included
Day 1 Flight from Cairo/Amman Madaba Mount Nebo Petra Palace Hotel	Day 1 - Your Egypt tour finishes with breakfast at the hotel near Cairo Airport. While the others from your tour depart for home, you begin your trip to Petra, Jordan. You can store any extra luggage at the Cairo airport hotel during your trip to Petra. You will be brought to the Cairo airport by an English-speaking representative. 8:00 AM flight from Cairo, Egypt, to Amman, Jordan. 9:25 AM arrival in Jordan where you will be met by another English-speaking representative who will assist you with getting your visa, retrieving your bags and going through customs. Visas for US citizens are $15 USD, paid in cash upon arrival for US citizens. Other nationalities, please check with your local Jordanian Consulate for entry visa policies. Leaving the Amman airport and driving southward toward Petra, your first visit is to Madaba where the St George's Greek Orthodox Church has a famous mosaic on the floor. Made during the 6th century AD, the mosaic shows the pilgrimage from the surrounding areas to the Holy Land. You can even find Egypt on this map! More info at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madaba Your next visit recalls the story of Moses and his journey to the Promised Land. At Mount Nebo there is a Memorial for Musa (Moses) and a 4th century church which Italian Franciscan priests excavated and restored in 1933. The panoramic view overlooks the Jordan River Valley, the Dead Sea, Jericho and Jerusalem. In the Bible story, Moses does not ever arrive at the Promised Land, but he is able to see it from a distance before he dies. It is here from Mount Nebo that one can see it in the distance (on a clear day). It is also believed that this is the burial place of Moses. More info at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Nebo_(Jordan) Afternoon arrival in Petra and time to get situated in your hotel. The Petra Palace is a 3 star hotel, located on the main street of the town, close to all the shops and walking distance to the Petra site. It is rated as a 3 star hotel, but is of the same standard as the 4 star hotels in Egypt. This is a family-run establishment with a warm, friendly atmosphere. Other hotel options are available, see PT-3 Prices. Overnight Petra Palace Hotel, 3* or similar. Breakfast only included. 4* or 5* Hotels upgrades upon request, contingent upon availability.
Day 2 Sightseeing in Petra	A full day of sightseeing in the Red Rose City of Petra. First established during the 6th C. BC by Nabataen Arabs, Petra became a trading center for the caravans during what was the Ptolemaic era in Egypt. For more historical info see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petra Hailed as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, it is a magical experience to enter this hidden city through a long narrow Siq. The natural beauty is breathtaking, and then to find beautifully carved buildings made by human hands is a memorable experience. Unlike the other tourists who have only a short 2-hour visit to the site, your tour will include the services of a local English-speaking guide for the whole day. This will give you a chance to explore the area at a slower pace (and take breaks from all the hiking) and see more of the many buildings there. There is a horseback ride included that brings you to the entrance of the canyon. Camels are available for hire, once you are inside the city. Overnight Petra Palace Hotel, 3* or similar. Breakfast only included. 4* or 5* Hotels upgrades upon request, contingent upon availability.
Day 3 Free Day with Options Wadi Rum	You have a free day in Petra today. You can make a second visit to the Petra site on your own or add one the options below. Optional add-on tours: -Tour of Little Petra -Trip to Wadi Rum with off-road excursion in 4-wheel drive vehicle to see desert landscapes and rock art inscriptions. More info on Wadi Rum: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wadi_rum -Mud bath at local spa. -"Petra by Night" is offered on select evenings of the week. Overnight Petra Palace Hotel, 3* or similar. Breakfast only included. 4* or 5* Hotels upgrades upon request, contingent upon availability.
Day 4 Free Morning Al Kerak Castle	You have some free time this morning before leaving about 3:00 PM for the airport in Amman. You can make a second visit to the Petra site on your own or add one of the options below. -Half-day Tour of Little Petra -Visit the Al Kerak Crusader Castle on your return trip to Amman. More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Karak -Trip to Wadi Rum with off-road excursion in 4-wheel drive vehicle to see desert landscapes and rock art inscriptions. Your flight from Amman back to Cairo leaves at 7:25 PM. 8:55 PM arrival in Cairo. Assistance at both airports by English-speaking rep's, and a transfer to your hotel near the Cairo airport. Overnight at a hotel near Cairo Airport: 4* Novotel Heliopolis or similar. Breakfast only included. Optional 5* Hotel upgrades available upon request.
Day 5 Departure from Cairo, Egypt	Check out of your hotel by noon and depart for home. There is no transfer to the airport included in your tour. The hotel has a free shuttle bus. Additional cost is $30 per person, if you would like to add an assisted transfer to the airport.
PT-3 - *"3 Nights in Petra"* : Day-by-Day Itinerary -- Prices -- What is Included -- What is Not Included
Prices PT-3: "3 Nights in Petra"	$1,075 USD per person in Double Occupancy $1,270 USD per person in single room, sharing a tour with others $1,570 USD per person: Solos - Travelers touring alone, without others Hotel Upgrades: Add $150 USD pp to above prices for 4* in Petra (& 4* Cairo) Add $400 USD pp to above prices for 5* in Petra & 5* Cairo
PT-3 - *"3 Nights in Petra"* : Day-by-Day Itinerary -- Prices -- What is Included -- What is Not Included
What is Included in PT-3: "3 Nights in Petra"	Included in this Tour: Roundtrip Airfare: Cairo/Amman/Cairo, economy class 1 Full-day guided tour of Petra with horseback ride Visit to Madaba mosaic - St George's Church Visit Mount Nebo - Memorial of the Prophet Musa (Moses) Petra Palace Hotel, 3, or similar: 3 nights. Novotel Cairo Airport Hotel, 4, or similar: 1 nights. Breakfast each day at the hotels English-speaking rep's & guides, assistance at airports as per itinerary, modern A/C vehicles for transfers
PT-3 - *"3 Nights in Petra"* : Day-by-Day Itinerary -- Prices -- What is Included -- What is Not Included
What is not Included in PT-3: "3 Nights in Petra"	Not Included in this Tour: Entrance visas to Jordan and Egypt - $15 USD cash for each visa Meals, other than breakfast each day at your hotels American Tour Leader/Guide TIPS. Please see our Tipping Guide for tips to rep's, guides, hotel staff, porters, drivers, etc. Transfer to Cairo airport for final departure to Egypt. Cost is $30 USD, if you would like to have this service included in your package. Private expenses - laundry, phone calls, etc. Optional tours (see possibilities in itinerary) Optional upgrade to 4 or 5 star hotels Optional upgrade to Business Class for Cairo/Amman/Cairo flights Anything which is not included in the "Included in this Tour" list above or which is not specified as included in the Day-by-Day Itinerary.