“Man Fears Time, Time Fears The Pyramids”

HERODOTUS

Cairo to Amman

From our morbid fascination with "mummies" to our wonder at the serene beauty of Tutankhamun's death mask, the ingenious construction of the Pyramids and the monumental splendour of the Valley of the Kings, it is true to say that no other ancient civilisation captures our imagination in the same way as Ancient Egypt. Although a relative "new build" compared to the pyramids, setting eyes for the first time on the ancient city of Petra in Jordan is an equally humbling and inspiring experience. As well as historic monuments, Jordan is home to spectacular natural attractions and no one should miss the desert landscape of Wadi Rum.

Departure dates:

Nov 12, 2010

date	port	Features	Arrive	Depart
Day 1	DEPARTURE	Depart North America
Day 2	CAIRO, Egypt	Arrival and transfer to hotel
Day 3	CAIRO, Egypt	Morning tour of the PYRAMIDS at GIZA Afternoon visit to the Museum of Antiquities to see Pharaonic Art and Treasures of Tutankhamun's Tomb
Day 4	ALEXANDRIA, Egypt	Morning at leisure in CAIRO Afternoon drive to Alexandria. Board the Aegean Odyssey	embark	overnight
Day 5	ALEXANDRIA, Egypt	Tour including KOM AL-DIKKA amphitheatre, Museum and Fort Qait Bey Afternoon sailing for PORT SAID on the way to the SUEZ CANAL		1.00pm
Day 6	SUEZ CANAL, Egypt	Cruising through SUEZ CANAL via the Great Bitter Lake Overnight in SUEZ or Ein el Soknha		overnight
Day 7	SUEZ or EIN EL SOKNHA, Egypt	Sightseeing in the Red Sea Mountains to the Monastery of St Anthony		10.00pm
Day 8	SAFAGA, Egypt	Cruising the Gulf of Suez, lectures on board Arrival in SAFAGA	6.00pm	overnight
Day 9	SAFAGA, Egypt	Morning drive to LUXOR Afternoon tour of KARNAK, Temple of Amun and evening sound & light show Overnight at hotel		overnight
Day 10	SAFAGA, Egypt	Morning tour of THEBES and VALLEY OF THE KINGS. Afternoon return to Aegean Odyssey in Safaga		10.00pm
Day 11	SHARM, Egypt	Visit St Catherine's Monastery and the WELL OF MOSES. Afternoon at leisure in Sharm el -Sheikh	6.00am	6.00pm
Day 12	AQABA, Jordan	Morning at leisure in AQABA	7.00am	disembark
Day 12	PETRA, Jordan	Afternoon drive to WADI RUM for sunset Arrival in Petra for hotel check-in
Day 13	PETRA, Jordan	Tour the rose-red city of PETRA full day
Day 14	AMMAN, Jordan	Journey through Dana Nature reserve to the DEAD SEA and Mount Nebo site. Evening arrival in AMMAN
Day 15	AMMAN, Jordan	Morning tour in the CITADEL - Museum, TEMPLE OF HERCULES, OMAYYAD PALACE. Afternoon visit to JERASH
Day 16	AMMAN, Jordan	Depart for Amman Airport for a flight home

Cruise Map & Gallery

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Itinerary Inspirations

A Miracle of Engineering: How They Built The Pyramids
Buried Treasures: The Archaeology of Pharaonic Egypt
Petra, Amman and Jerash: The History and Archaeology of Jordan
Life in the Wilderness: The Landscape and Natural History of the Desert