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Essence of Egypt and Jordan Itinerary
Day 1 - UK - Giza (Egypt)
Fly from the UK to Giza and transfer to your hotel for a 3-night stay.
Day 2 - Giza
Enjoy a special Scenic Sundowner as you sample drinks and canapes whilst watching the sun set over the Pyramids. (B,D)
Day 3 - Giza
Discover the Solar Boat Museum, home to a restored barge that dates back to 2,500BC then admire the enigmatic Sphinx. Tonight enjoy the mesmerising Sound and Light show at the Great Pyramids. (B,L)
Day 4 - Giza - Luxor
Fly to Luxor and check in to your hotel, tonight's Special Stay. Visit the Luxor Museum and immerse yourself in local life with a walk through the colourful markets. (B,L,D)
Day 5 - Luxor
Follow in the footsteps of famous explorers at the Valley of the Kings and see the well-preserved hieroglyphics inside the ancient tombs. At additional cost there is the chance to enjoy a bird's eye view of the ancient sites on a hot air balloon flight. Embark Sanctuary Sun Boat III then visit the immense complex at Karnak and see the amazing towering columns in the Hypostyle Hall. Toast the start of your Nile cruise with drinks and canapes at tonight's Scenic Sundowner. (B,L,D)
Day 6 - Dendera - Luxor
Cruise along the Nile to Dendera, an ancient healing centre where pilgrims came for miraculous cures, and see the Temple of Hathor which is dedicated to the Egyptian goddess of love and healing. Back in Luxor, discover the beautiful Luxor Temple, one of the best-preserved ancient monuments which was once connected to the temple complex of Karnak along the Avenue of the Sphinxes. Tonight, entertainment is whirling dervishes and the mesmerising moves of a Nubian dancing performance. (B,L,D)
Day 7 - Edfu - Kom Ombo
Cruise past the villages and temples that line the banks of the river. This afternoon is spent exploring the famous Kom Ombo temple, dedicated to the crocodile God Sobek. On board tonight there is a Galabeyya party with traditional Egyptian delicacies, dancing and music. (B,L,D)
Day 8 - Aswan
Aswan is the home of the Nubian people. Discover the beautiful Osiris temple complex of Philae which was moved to the island of Agilika to save it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser then visit the stone quarries to see the enormous Unfinished Obelisk which would have been the largest obelisk ever built if it had been completed. Take a traditional felucca boat trip along the river then join the Captain and crew for the Farewell Dinner. (B,L,D)
Day 9 - Aswan
Scenic FreeChoice activities to choose from today include a visit to a traditional Nubian village, a motorboat ride up the Nile and a trip to the colourful botanical gardens. Enjoy an overnight Special Stay. Tonight's Scenic Enrich experience is pre-dinner drinks at The Terrace, where Agatha Christie spent time writing her novel Death on the Nile, followed by dinner at restaurant 1902. (B,L,D)
Day 10 - Aswan - Abu Simbel - Cairo
Fly to Abu Simbel to see the spectacular temples of Ramses II and Nefertari then fly to Cairo for a 2-night stay. (B,L)
Day 11 - Cairo
See the priceless treasures at the Egyptian Museum, including items from Tutankhamen's tomb, then choose from Freechoice excursions to Islamic Cairo, Old Cairo and the ancient site of Saqqara, home to the oldest stone building in the world, the Step Pyramid. This evening there is a Farewell Dinner with your tour director. (B,D)
Day 12 - Cairo - Amman (Jordan)
Fly to Amman and transfer to the hotel for a 2-night stay. Join your Tour Director for a dinner of local specialties. (B,D)
Day 13 - Amman
Explore the ruined city of Jerash and watch a thrilling re-enactment of a Roman chariot race. (B,L)
Day 14 - Amman - Petra
Enjoy a visit to the Royal Automobile Museum to see the extensive private collection of the Royal Family. At Madaba, admire the famous mosaic map of the Holy Land before continuing to the rose city of Petra for a 2-night stay. (B,L)
Day 15 - Petra
Explore the magnificent Nabataean city of Petra, where temples, tombs, houses and even a huge Roman-style theatre are carved into the sheer rock face. Walk through the brightly-coloured narrow gorge to catch your first glimpse of the awe-inspiring Treasury. (B,D)
Day 16 - Petra - Wadi Rum
Travel to Wadi Rum in the heart of the desert for your Special Stay in one of the luxurious Martian tents of the Sun Camp, and enjoy gazing at the magnificent moon and stars from your own comfortable bed. Enjoy the dramatic sunset colours of the desert with a refreshing drink on tonight's Scenic Sundowner. (B,L,D)
Day 17 - Wadi Rum - Aqaba
Witness the sunrise in the desert, then explore Lawrence Road taking in the ancient valleys and sandstone mountains. Then journey to Aqaba for a 2-night Special Stay. (B,D)
Day 18 - Aqaba
This morning's Freechoice activities are snorkelling in the Red Sea and a relaxing spa treatment. Spend the afternoon at leisure enjoying the resort's facilities. (B)
Day 19 - Aqaba - Dead Sea
Travel north towards the Dead Sea, stopping at Bethany Beyond the Jordan to see where Jesus was baptised and the memorial to Moses at Mount Nebo. Continue to the Dead Sea for a 2-night stay. (B,L)
Day 20 - Dead Sea
Enjoy being smothered in mud before a relaxing float in the mineral-rich Dead Sea. This evening's Scenic Sundowner event is a drink with your Tour Director in the Hilton's Sky Bar. (B,D)
Day 21 - Dead Sea - Amman
Transfer to Amman for an overnight hotel stay. (B)
Day 22 - Amman - UK
Transfer to the hotel for your return flight to the UK. (B)
For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary.