EXOTIC EGYPT AND JORDAN
09 Nights | 10 Days
 
   
Highlights of the tour  
   
  • Stay at centrally-located hotels.
  • Full American breakfast at your hotels.
  • Meals at the finest Indian restaurants in Cairo – a good choice of Jain, vegetarian & non-vegetarian meals
  • Stay 02 nights in Cairo.
  • Enjoy a city tour of Cairo
  • Visit the famous Pyramids at Giza – one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
  • Visit the grand Egyptian Museum
  • Enjoy the spectacular Sound and Light show at the Great
    Pyramids.
  • Enjoy 4 fun-filled days on board the Nile Cruise from Aswan
    to Luxor.
  • Visit the exotic cities of Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor.
  • Enjoy the city sights of Aswan.
  • Visit the famous Temple of Philae in Aswan.
  • Visit the famous Temple of Two Gods at Kom Ombo.
  • Visit Edfu, a town situated on the West Bank
  • See the famous Temple of Edfu.
  • Visit Luxor – the city of Palaces
  • Visit the Valley of Kings, Colossi of Memnon and Temple of
    Hatshepsut in Luxor.
  • Stay 03 nights in Amman.
  • See Petra, one of the wonders of the world
  • Spend time at the Dead Sea region
  • A relaxed tour with leisure time for shopping too.
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DAY 01
Welcome aboard! Today enter the world of Super holidays as you begin your memorable journey to - ‘the land of the Pharaohs’. Today, begin your exotic tour with Super holidays as you arrive in Egypt. Arrive into Cairo, one of the largest cities in the African Sub Continent. You will be met and assisted through the Passport Control and Customs. Outside the baggage hall, you will be greeted and taken in an air conditioned coach to your hotel. Later in the evening, experience Sound and Light spectacular Show of the Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus and enjoy the history of the ancient Egyptians. The show begins with the story of the Sphinx who has been the vigilant guardian of the city of the dead for five thousand years. The show also depicts the story of building the pyramids and relates the history of great and famous figures of ancient Egypt such as Thutmosis IV, Akhnaten, Nefertiti and Tut Ankh Amon. After the show, proceed to a local Indian restaurant for dinner. Overnight at Movenpick Pyramids or similar in Cairo
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DAY 02
Pyramids of Giza.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, proceed on a guided tour of this ancient capital city. On the west bank of the Nile, facing Cairo and on top of the Giza plateau, rise the three Pyramids erected by Cheops, Chepren and Mycerinus, and guarded by the mysterious sphinx, a mythical statue with a body of a lion and a human head. The three Pyramids and the Sphinx are considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Tonight, enjoy a sumptuous Indian dinner. Overnight at hotel Movenpick Pyramid or similar in Cairo.
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DAY 03
Enjoy the city sights of Cairo. Overnight train to Aswan. After an American breakfast, rest of the morning is free at leisure. Later, check out of the hotel proceed on a panoramic city tour of Cairo passing the Cairo tower, one of the more recent landmarks of Cairo rising to a height of 187 meters, the famous blue mosque with blue mosaic walls, and the Mari Mina church dating back to the early 5th century. Visit the famous Egyptian Museum which houses more than 2,50,000 antiques displaying the whole history of ancient Egypt, extending over five thousand years; the most splendid being the collection of Tut Ankh-Amon. Later, visit the Khan Al- Khalili Bazaar and the Al Sagha market place were you will come across some interesting jewellery shops or go shopping to pick up souvenirs on your own. Then, we transfer you to the train station to board your train to Aswan. Enjoy dinner on board. Overnight on board the train.
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DAY 04  
Welcome aboard the “Nile Cruise”. City tour of Aswan. After the city tour of Abu Simbel, proceed back to Aswan on time to sail. Today morning, after breakfast on board the train, we disembark and arrive into Aswan. On arriving into Aswan, we proceed on a city tour of Aswan. Visit the High Dam of Aswan, the pride of Egypt and an ideal spot for a panoramic view of Aswan. This is where Egypt ends and Nubia begins. We then take you to see the Temple of Philae, which was built for the Goddess Isis. After the city tour, we take you to the cruise centre to board your cruise. Tonight enjoy dinner on board. Overnight on board the Nile cruise.
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DAY 05  
Today Sail from Kom Ombo – Edfu – Esna – Luxor
After breakfast on board, visit The Temple of Kom Ombo – a magnificent Ptolemaic construction dedicated jointly to Sobek the Crocodile God & Haroeris the God of Medicine. The temple also called Temple of the Two Gods is known for its twin entrances, halls & sanctuaries. Sculpted wall reliefs showcase the ancient surgical tools, bone-saws & dental instruments. Enjoy lunch. Later, sail to Edfu & visit the Temple of Horus – the best preserved Ptolemaic cult temple dedicated to the Falcon Headed God Horus. Then sail on to Esna and cross the Lock. Arrive at Luxor where your cruise docks for the night. Tonight enjoy dinner. Overnight on board the Nile cruise.
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DAY 06
Today experience the various wonders of the Luxor West Bank tour. After breakfast on board, we take you to explore the West Bank of Luxor. We proceed deep into the desert to discover the Valley of Kings. This is the place where generations of pharaohs and nobles were buried in great splendor, housed in crypts cut into the cliffs. The treasures of the burial chambers of great kings and queens have long been looted by ancient Egyptians and visitors over many centuries. Yet, there is magic in the tombs of the great kings with their imposing architecture and marvelous paintings. Even after over 5,000 years, the paintings retain their original colours and tell the story of civilization gone by. On our return, we take a photo-stop at the Colossi of Memnon. These two giant statues are all that remain of the mortuary temple of Amenophis III. Enjoy lunch on board the cruise. Also visit The Temple of Deir El-Bahri. The Temple consists of three imposing terraces. The two lower ones would have once been full of trees. On the southern end of the 1st colonnade there are some scenes, among them the famous scene of the transportation of Hatshepsut’s two obelisks. Enjoy dinner on board the cruise. Tonight enjoy dinner. Overnight on board the Nile cruise.
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DAY 07
Proceed to Amman. On arrival, proceed for a short city tour.
This morning, after breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed to the airport to board your flight to Amman. Upon arrival at Amman airport our representative meets you and assists you through immigration procedures. On arrival, proceed on a short city tour of Amman visiting the Citadel with remains from 3 different periods and the Roman Theatre from 2nd century in downtown area. Tonight enjoy dinner at local Indian restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Regency Palace or similar in Amman.
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DAY 08
Full day trip to Petra.
Today morning after an early breakfast at hotel, drive 2.5 hrs to Petra. See the 40 meters high Treasury, the Street of Facades and the Royal Tombs. In the evening, return to Amman and proceed to an Indian restaurant for dinner. Overnight at Hotel Regency Palace or similar in Amman.
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Day 09
Visit to the Dead Sea.
Today morning after breakfast at the hotel, drive to the lowest point on earth. You have leisure time, the chance to float on salty waters or try the beauty benefits of the dark mud on the shores. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight at Hotel Regency Palace or similar in Amman.
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Day 10
Farewell.
After American breakfast, proceed to the airport to board your flight back home. Come back with superb memories of your holiday with Super holidays!!!
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WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
 SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS
 EGYPT  
 Cairo : City Tour of Cairo
  : Visit the famous Pyramids of Giza.
  : Visit the Egyptian museum.
  : See the spectacular Sound & Light Show at the   Pyramids
 Aswan : Enjoy the city sights of Aswan.
  : Visit The Temple of Philae,
  : Visit the High Dam.
 Kom Ombo : Visit the temple of Two Gods
 Edfu : Visit the famous Edfu Temple.
 Luxor : Visit the Tombs of the Valley of Kings., Colossi of   memnon, Temple of Hatshepsut.
 JORDAN  
 Amman : City Tour of Amman
  : Visit Petra
  : Visit the Dead Sea region
 HOTELS  
  • 02 nights at Hotel Movenpick Pyramids or similar in Cairo.
  • 03 nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor.
  • 03 nights at Hotel Regency or similar in Amman.
 TRAIN  
  • 1 night on board the train from Cairo to Aswan
 MEALS  
  • Daily American breakfast at the hotel.
  • Indian Jain/Vegetarian/Non–Vegetarian dinners at local Indian
    restaurants.
  • All meals on board the cruise.
  • Breakfast and dinner on board the train
 TRANSFERS
 All transfers and excursions as specified in the itinerary will be by an  air conditioned coach.
  AIRFARE, VISAS AND OVERSEAS MEDICAL INSURANCE
  • Return economy class group airfare as per the itinerary
  • Cost of ticket taxes
  • Cost of overseas medical insurance
  • Cost of single entry Egypt visa
  • All local taxes as of 1st February 2010
 TOUR MANAGER
 Services of a professional and experienced Tour Manager or a local
 representative throughout your tour.  
 
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
  • Rs. 2000, cost of deviation in case you wish to deviate from the group departure dates as mentioned in the brochure
  • Cost of Basic Travel Quota (BTQ) equivalent to USD 10,000
  • Any expenses of personal nature such as porterage, laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us, mini bar, telephone calls, pay channels etc.
  • Tips of any nature i.e. drivers, guides, tour managers, etc
  • Meals other than what is mentioned in your itinerary
  • Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides
    availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in ‘What your tour price includes’
 
TOUR COST (Egypt)
  Per Person on Per Child without Bed
  Twin Share (Below 12 years)
 Ex-Mumbai/Chennai : INR 44,400 +
  USD 549
 INR 34,000 +
USD 199
 Ex-Bangalore/Delhi : INR 46,600 +
  USD 549		 INR 36,200 +
USD 199
 Single Room  Supplement : USD 500
TOUR COST (Egypt and Jordan)
 Ex-Mumbai/Delhi/
 Chennai		 : INR 71,000 +
  USD 999		 INR 53,000 +
USD 460
 Ex-Bangalore : INR 73,000 +
  USD 999		 INR 55,000 +
USD 460
 Single Room  Supplement : USD 500
Note: • Surcharges for high season would be applicable
 
VISAS REQUIRED TO TRAVEL ON YOUR TOUR
  • Single-entry Egypt visa
  • Single-entry Jordan visa
 
DEPARTURE DATES
 April   : 04, 11, 18, 25
 May   : 02, 09, 16, 23, 30
 June   : 06, 13, 20, 27
 July   : 04, 18
 August   : 08, 22
 September   : 05, 19
 
OVERSEAS MEDICAL INSURANCE
 It is extremely important to possess an overseas medical insurance  policy before you travel on your tour. Keeping your convenience in  mind, we have included the cost of overseas medical insurance for the  duration of the tour. However for any passengers above the age of  60, and those who extend their holiday, additional charges would  apply
 
NOTE
 The tour will operate subject to a minimum of 15 passengers booking  on the tour. Services of a professional and experienced Tour Manager  or a local representative is subject to min. 15 full paying passengers.
 
 IMPORTANT POINTS TO NOTE:
• The cost of air fare included in the above tour cost is based on the fare structure existing as on 01st February 2010. Any further increase in the air fare due to an increase in the fuel price, change in Government regulations, taxes, etc., charged by the airline will have to borne by the passengers. Super holidays will not be held responsible for the same • Any damages caused to the hotel rooms/coach during your stay, shall be payable by the passengers. Super holidays will not be liable for the same • The Company shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, delay, breakdown or irregularity which may occur in carrying out of the tour arrangement. • Management reserves the right to claim any additional expenses due to delay or changes in train, plane, bus, ship or other services, weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any other cause whatsoever and all such loss or expenses must be borne by the passengers. • We reserve the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure, excursion advertised or substitute a hotel of similar class if deemed advisable or necessary • For the convenience of our passengers, we will sometimes amend the itinerary, however all the other services will remain the same. • Super holidays will not
be liable in any loss of baggage by the Airline. • Tours operated are subject to RBI/GOI regulations. • Part of the tour cost will be paid in USD .The same will be out of your BTQ. • In case the payment is
made in Indian Rupees, the USD component will be calculated at the prevailing rate of exchange on day of payment.
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