An Iconic Egypt & Nile Cruise Adventure - FEATURING AN EXTENSION TO JORDAN & PETRA - Ole Miss Alumni Association
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
An IconicJourney
MARCH 15-24, 2020
Egypt & Nile Cruise Adventure
F E AT U R I N G A N E X T E N S I O N TO J O R D A N & P E T R A
av e
S 0
$ 0
4 by co
upl
e
kper
Boo A ugu
st 23, 2
019
An IconicJourney
Egypt & Nile Cruise Adventure
F E AT U R I N G A N E X T E N S I O N TO J O R D A N & P E T R A
Dear Alumni and Friends,
The Alumni Association is pleased to invite you on an extraordinary journey to explore the incomparable
treasures of Pharaonic Egypt.
This program has been specially designed for Ole Miss alumni to include many of the country’s most iconic
treasures, as well as unusual points of interest often overlooked by other programs. In Cairo, take a fascinating
stroll along El Moaz Street to Bab el-Futuh, the North gate of Old Cairo. Along the way is a cascade of stunning
Islamic architecture, considered by many to be some of the finest in the Middle East. Visit the iconic three Great
Pyramids of Giza: Khufu, Khafre & Menkaure. Marvel at the precision and elegance of the Pharaoh’s Solar Boat.
At Sakkara see Djoser’s famous Step Pyramid, the first monumental structure made of stone.
Travel to Upper Egypt for a three-night cruise from Aswan to Luxor on the legendary River Nile. Visit the
archaeological excavations currently being conducted on Elephantine Island. Sail around Lord Kitchener’s
Island on a charming felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailing craft. In the Valley of the Kings follow in the steps
of Howard Carter as you descend into King Tut’s Tomb! Explore Luxor Temple and the recently completed
Avenue of the Sphinxes bathed in the lucent fading light of sunset. Spectacular!
Continue your journey with a four-night extension to Jordan. Explore one of the most fascinating sites in the
entire Mediterranean region - the long lost, rose-colored City of Petra. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Petra,
the ruined capital of the Nabateans, was sculpted from a mountain range and lost for a thousand years. Travel on
the King’s Way via the mosaic city of Madaba, Mt. Nebo, the supposed burial site of Moses, and Shobak Crusader
Castle. Take an excursion to mesmerizing Wadi Rum, the desert hideaway of Lawrence of Arabia. Wadi Rum is a
moonscape of ancient valleys and towering weathered sandstone mountains rising out of the white and pink
colored sands. Stunning in its natural beauty, Wadi Rum epitomizes the romance of the desert and is home to
several Bedouin tribes.
With a significant savings of $400 per couple, we anticipate this program will fill quickly. Email Hellen Willett
at Destinations & Adventures International at hwillett@daitravel.com to register for this program. We look
forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Kirk Purdom
Executive Director
Ole Miss Alumni Association
For more details contact Destinations & Adventures at:
HWILLETT@DAITRAVEL.COM
MARCH 15 – 24, 2020 SUNDAY, MARCH 15: DEPART USA EN ROUTE Depart USA on your overnight flight(s) to Cairo, Egypt. MONDAY, MARCH 16: ARRIVE CAIRO KEMPINSKI NILE HOTEL Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport you are met and transferred to your 5-star luxury hotel located on the Nile River. TUESDAY, MARCH 17: CAIRO KEMPINSKI NILE HOTEL Your day starts at the Sphinx and three Great Pyramids of Giza: Khufu, Khafre, & Menkaure. Visit the Solar Boat Museum displaying the Pharaoh’s funerary vessel that was discovered at the foot of Khufu’s Pyramid. In the golden sun of the late afternoon, explore King Djoser’s famous Step Pyramid and select Early Kingdom tombs at Sakkara. This evening gather for a Welcome to Egypt Dinner! (B,L,D) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18: CAIRO KEMPINSKI NILE HOTEL View the highlights of the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities including King Tutankhamon’s treasured Golden Mask and the evocative Mummies room. Take an architectural walk in Islamic Cairo along famed El Moaz Street to Bab el-Futuh (Cairo’s North Gate) in the Khan el Khalili Bazaar. Savor a traditional Egyptian lunch at Felfela followed by a visit to the architecturally innovative Ibn Tulun Mosque. Be sure to climb the tower for a great view of Old Cairo’s “thousand-minaret” skyline. (B,L) THURSDAY, MARCH 19: CAIRO/ASWAN MOVENPICK ELEPHANTINE ASWAN Morning flight to Aswan. This afternoon, take a motorboat ride to the Kalabsha Temple Complex followed by a delightful felucca sailing excursion around Elephantine Island and the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener’s Island. (B) FRIDAY, MARCH 20: ASWAN/ABU SIMBEL/ASWAN M/S FARAH NILE CRUISE Air excursion to Abu Simbel, the massive temple built by Pharaoh Ramses II. Return to Aswan and embark your Nile cruise for lunch. This afternoon visit the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Isis at Philae. (B,L,D) SATURDAY, MARCH 21: ASWAN/KOM OMBO/EDFU M/S FARAH NILE CRUISE Cruise to Kom Ombo and explore the temple shared by two gods, Sobek and Haroeris. Continue north to Edfu and the spectacular Temple of Horus, the most well preserved of all Egyptian temples. (B,L,D) SUNDAY, MARCH 22: EDFU/LUXOR M/S FARAH NILE CRUISE Travel to Luxor’s West Bank to see the fascinating Valley of the Kings and King Tut’s tomb. Pass the enigmatic Colossi of Memnon en route to Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple. This afternoon tour Karnak Temple with its massive hypostyle hall consisting of 134 columns. Continue with a sunset visit to Luxor Temple and its famous Avenue of the Sphinxes. Spectacular! (B,L,D) MONDAY, MARCH 23: LUXOR/CAIRO INTERCONTINENTAL CITY STARS HOTEL Take a morning flight to Cairo and enjoy an afternoon of independent exploration. Gather this evening for a Farewell to Egypt Dinner at Fayrouz Restaurant. (B,D) TUESDAY, MARCH 24: DEPART CAIRO EN ROUTE Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your return flight(s) to the USA. Welcome Home! (B) POST-TRIP EXTENSION: JORDAN & PETRA MARCH 24-28, 2020 TUESDAY, MARCH 24: CAIRO/AMMAN/PETRA PETRA MOVENPICK HOTEL Take a morning flight to Amman. Upon arrival travel along the King’s Road to Petra via the mosaic city of Madaba, Mt. Nebo, the supposed burial site of Moses, and Shobak Crusader Castle. Gather at Madaba’s first library café, Kawon, for lunch before continuing to Petra. (B,L) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25: PETRA PETRA MOVENPICK HOTEL Explore the long-lost, rose-red city of Petra, the ruined capital of the ancient Nabateans and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once a rich merchant city and stop for camel caravans bringing frankincense, silk and slaves from Arabia to the Mediterranean, Petra was lost for a thousand years. End your day with a hike or donkey ride to the Monastery for a spectacular view of Aaron’s Tomb. Optional activity: Petra by Night. (B,L)
THURSDAY, MARCH 26: PETRA/WADI RUM/AMMAN GRAND HYATT AMMAN
Travel south towards the Gulf of Aqaba to the mesmerizing red desert of Wadi Rum, Lawrence of Arabia’s desert hideaway.
Take a 4X4 exploration in search of hidden canyons, desert clifftops and petroglyphs followed by an authentic Bedouin tea
and luncheon. Optional activity: Desert camel ride. Return to Amman in the late afternoon via the Desert Highway. (B,L)
FRIDAY, MARCH 27: AMMAN GRAND HYATT AMMAN
This morning proceed to the Roman provincial city of Jersah, formerly known as Philadelphia and part of the Decapolis League.
Called the “Pompeii of the Middle East” for its unique state of preservation, Jerash is considered the most well preserved
Greco-Roman city still extant. This afternoon awaken your senses with a culinary walking tour of Old Amman. (B,L)
SATURDAY, MARCH 28: DEPART AMMAN EN ROUTE
Transfer to Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport for your return flight to USA. Welcome Home! (B)
Cost of Adventure:
EGYPT LAND/CRUISE PROGRAM: $5,595 PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $1,585
EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT BY AUGUST 23, 2019: SAVE $400 PER COUPLE, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
INTERNAL FLIGHTS: $435 PER PERSON, ECONOMY CLASS ABU SIMBEL AIR EXCURSION: $595 PER PERSON, ECONOMY CLASS
JORDAN & PETRA EXTENSION: $2,795 PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $995
CAIRO/AMMAN FLIGHT: $355 PER PERSON, ECONOMY CLASS
Included in your program are:
Accommodation in hotels as indicated with breakfast daily • 3-night 5-star deluxe Nile cruise including all meals
All touring on a private basis including all entrance fees • Services of a private hand-selected DAI Egyptologist throughout the program
All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicles • Internal flights and Abu Simbel air excursion based on economy class service (rates listed separately)
Meals as indicated by (B), (B,L), (B,L,D): B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner • Meet & greet services at all airports for arrivals and departures
All gratuities for guides, drivers, and porters • Entrance visa for Egypt • Luggage service for two pieces of luggage per person
Not Included are:
International airfare from USA and return • Cost of passports and departure taxes • Items of a personal nature such as laundry,
telephone, internet/wifi, all drinks not mentioned in the itinerary, incidental expenses at the hotels and aboard the ship, etc.
Travel insurance (highly recommended)
Payment Schedule:
EGYPT & NILE CRUISE ADVENTURE • MARCH 15-24, 2020 A deposit of $1500 per person is required at the time of
JORDAN & PETRA EXTENSION • MARCH 24-28, 2020 booking. Deposits are payable by personal check or credit
card. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure.
EGYPT PROGRAM: A deposit of $1500 pp is required to secure your reservation Rates & Fares:
JORDAN & PETRA EXTENSION: An additional deposit of $500 pp is required All rates shown are accurate at the time of publication and
are subject to change. All prices are based upon foreign
JORDAN EXTENSION OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:(Circle all that apply) PETRA BY NIGHT CAMEL RIDE IN WADI RUM exchange rates the company feels will be in effect at the
time of departure. These prices are subject to change
Secure your reservation with a deposit of $ charged to the credit card below, resulting from fluctuations in exchange rates.
or with the enclosed check payable to Destinations & Adventures by August 23, 2019 for the advertised rate.
C R E D I T C A R D I N F O R M AT I O N : MasterCard Visa American Express Refunds & Cancellations:
All cancellations must be in writing.
Card#: CVV Code#: Exp. date: The per person forfeiture charges are:
Names: (as it appears on your passport): • More than 90 days prior to departure: 50% of deposit
• 89-60 days prior to departure: 50% of tour price
Passenger #1: DOB: Gender: • 59-30 days prior to departure: 75% of tour price
• Less than 30 days prior to departure: 100% of tour price
Passenger #2: DOB: Gender: There is no refund for a partially completed tour
or for unused services of any kind.
Phone: Email:
Billing address:
TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE
IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
City: State: Zip:
I/We have read, understand, and agree to the full Terms & Conditions at www.daitravel.com and detailed in the program documents to charge
my credit card above and/or take my/our deposit for this program.
Signature: Date:
SEND RESERVATIONS AND DEPOSIT TO: DESTINATIONS & ADVENTURES INTERNATIONAL
4117 Hillsboro Pike, Ste. 103-342 • Nashville, TN 37215 USA or email Hellen Willett at hwillett@daitravel.com
For more details:
W W W. O L E M I S S A L U M N I . C O M / 2 0 2 0 - T R I P S /
Program designed by Destinations & Adventures
“Top Travel Consultant & Destination Specialist” - Condé Nast Traveler Magazine Every year since 2001
For more details contact Destinations & Adventures at: HWILLETT@DAITRAVEL.COM
You can also read
