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SPECIAL TOUR OF JORDAN, THE HOLY LAND & EGYPT
A
cultural tour of Jordan, Israel & Egypt
This
journey through Jordan, the Holy Land and Egypt traces the footsteps of
history and civilization. This is
the region where
history has not only been in the making, but it can best be described, “where
it all began”. The journey, in 12 days, covers the most important of
the many historical sites in a manner that the setting of bygone days will
be facing us, for us to understand the how, why, what and where of today.
Day
01 (SUN): Arrive Amman
Meet & Assist at Queen Alia International Airport, transfer to the hotel.
Overnight: Fanar Palace Hotel, Amman (2 nights)
Day 02 (MON): Ajloun - Jerash – Amman
After breakfast, we proceed to Ajloun to explore this majestic 12th century
Qala’at Al Rabadh, which is a fine example of medieval Arab / Islamic
military architecture. The castle was built between 1184-85 CE by the Izz Eddin
Usama, the nephew of Salah Eddin Al-Ayubbi (known in the West as Saladin),
the great Muslim commander who waged a successful campaign to recover lands
lost to the invading Crusaders. You will be uplifted by the overwhelming view
of the Dead Sea, the Jordan Valley and the west bank of Lake Tiberius (the
Sea of Galilee).
Next stop is at the ancient city of Jarash, which is remarkable for its long
chain of human occupation. Well-watered site in the hills of Gilead, remains
from Neolithic times, as well as Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Umayyad and others
have been found. Jerash's golden age, however, arrived with Roman rule. Today
it is acknowledged as one of the best-preserved province cities of the Roman
Empire. Jarash was a member of the Decapolis, a dynamic commercial league of
ten Graeco-Roman cities. Drive back to Amman. (B)
Day 03 (TUE): Amman – Madaba - Mt. Nebo- Dead Sea - Kerak- Petra
This morning we proceed to Madaba for a tour of St. George’s church, home
of the famous mosaic map of the holy land before moving on to Mt. Nebo for visiting
the memorial of Moses.
Drive to the Dead Sea - 400 meters below sea level, which is the lowest point
on the surface of the earth and some of the world's oldest civilizations sprang
from this soil. The "Salt Sea," as it was referred to in the Bible,
is a rich source of minerals essential for agricultural and industrial development,
as well as for the treatment of various medical conditions such as psoriasis.
Proceed via the famous King’s Highway to Kerak for a tour of the famous
crusader castle, and then onto Petra.
Overnight: Panorama Hotel, Petra (1 night) (B)
Day 04 (WED): Petra – Wadi Rum - Amman
Visit the ancient city of Petra, the legacy of the Nabataens - industrious Arab
people who settled in southern Jordan more than 2000 years ago. The site is accessed
by walking through a kilometre long chasm (siq), the walls of which soar 200
meters upwards. the Treasury, appears dramatically at the end of the (siq). Various
walks and climbs reveal literally hundreds of buildings, tombs, baths, funerary
halls, temples, arched gateways, colonnaded streets and haunting rock drawings
- as well as a 3000 seat open air amphitheatre circa, a gigantic first century
Monastery. Then drive to the landscape of Wadi Rum. Here, beauty can only be
described as breathtaking and area is spotted with fascinating sandstone Mountains
decorated with an array of colors explored on 4x4 vehicle tours that take you
deep into the heart of the desert. Then drive back to Amman
Overnight: Fanar Palace Hotel, Amman (1 night) (B)
 Day
05 (THU): Amman- Jerusalem
Depart from Amman to the Jordanian – Israeli Allenby Bridge. You will be
met and assisted with the formalities, then proceed to visit the Mount Of Olives
to have a panoramic view over Jerusalem then on to visit Ascension Church and
Pater Noster and then carry on to visit the Garden of Gethsemane - the Church
of all Nations. Move on to Mt. Zion to visit St. Peter in Galicuntu and then
the Dormition abbey. Continue onto
Jerusalem.
Overnight: Grand Court Hotel, Jerusalem (3 nights) (B)
Day 06 (FRI): Bethlehem - Shepherds Field - Ein Kerem - Bethany
Start the day by visiting Bethlehem - the birth place of Jesus Christ,
and then the shepherds' field. Proceed to Ein Kerem - the visitation church,
and St. John the Baptist, then back to New Jerusalem to visit the western part
of the city. (B)
Day 07 (SAT): Walking Tour Of The Old City Of Jerusalem
Start the walking tour by entering the Old City from St. Stephens Gate and on
to the Via Dolorosa (the Stations of the Cross), and then to the Holy Sepulcher.
Then proceed to visit the Jewish Quarter, the cardo and the Wailing Wall, and
the Dome of the Rock and the Aqsa Mosque, if time permits. (B)
Day 08 (SUN): Jerusalem – Tel Aviv Airport - Cairo
Depart from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv International Airport for departure flight
to Cairo (air ticket is not included in the quotes below). You will be met and
assisted with the formalities then transferred to the hotel.
Overnight: Shepperd Hotel, Cairo (2 nights) (B)
 Day
09 (MON): Great Pyramids - Sphinx Of Giza - Sakkara
After breakfast, a scenic drive will take you to the Great Pyramids & Sphinx
of Giza, which has stood for the last 5000 years. Continue on to ancient Memphis,
the first capital of United Upper and Lower Egypt and Sakkara, site of the Step
Pyramid of Zoser. (B)
Day 10 (TUE): Cairo - Luxor
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Luxor.
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon visit
to the Luxor Temple - dedicated to God Amon-Ra; it was expanded by Ramses II
who added statues of himself. Then go on to visit magnificent Karnak Temple.
Overnight: Mercure Hotel, Luxor (1 night) (B)
Day 11 (WED): Luxor - Cairo
Very early morning, cross the Nile today to visit the world-renowned Valley of
the Kings and Queens, and the Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Continue to
the Colossi of Memnon. Afternoon flight back to Cairo. Transfer to your hotel.
Overnight: Shepperd Hotel, Cairo (1 night) (B)
Day 12 (THU): Depart - Cairo
This morning you will be bidding farewell to the ancient world. Transfer to the
airport for your departing flight. (B)
 Departure Dates | | 2008
English Speaking Departures
May 04, Jul 13, & Oct 05
| Inclusions | | Tour Price Includes | Tour Price Does Not Include |
- Hotels
as mentioned (or similar)
- Meals as mentioned (B=Breakfast)
- All sightseeing and transfers
with services of a local English speaking driver/guide
- Entrance fees
- Economy domestic air tickets Cairo/Luxor/Cairo
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- International/regional airfares and departure
taxes
- Tips/gratuities
- Visa fee
| | Tour
Price | | We accept payment in US $ (US Dollars), CA $ (Canadian Dollars) or equivalent EURO (for clients outside North America). Bestway
Tours & Safaris offers conversion rate protection. Once full payment has been received, and no modification has been made to the tour itinerary, we will honour that rate. For complete payment procedures, please download  Bestway_Payment_Info.pdf
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| 2008
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Double
Occupancy |
Single
Room Supplement |
6
persons
|
US $ 2160 • CA $ 2160
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US $ 1120 • CA $ 1120
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| 4
persons |
US $ 2400 • CA $ 2400
|
US $ 1120 • CA $ 1120
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| 2
persons |
US $ 3005 • CA $ 3005
|
US $ 1120 • CA $ 1120
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Peak
season charges will be applied for traveling during
Christmas (Dec 10/2007 – Jan 10/2008) OR
during Easter (Mar 05/2008 – Apr 05/2008).
Please contact
us for quotes.
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| Estimated International Airfare - International airfare is NOT included in this tour | | Canada - West Coast | CA $ 1800 | USA - West Coast | US $ 1400 | | Canada - East Coast | CA $ 1600 | USA - East Coast | US $ 1200 | | Participants | | This tour operates on a minimum of 02 and a maximum of 15 participants. | Notes | Customised Itinerary
If you would like to have a tour on dates other than the above ones or with a customised itinerary, please contact us and we will be happy to work out an exclusive program for you.
Foreign Language Departures
Please contact us for information on French, German, Italian and Spanish speaking departures.
You may e-mail us at bestway@bestway.com or call us at 604.264.7378. Residents of U.S.A./Canada may call us toll free at 1.800.663.0844. |
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Site last updated May 02,
2008 |
| Photographs by Peter
Langer & Mahmood
Poonja |
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