Whether it’s keeping things light at your Dead Sea resort in Jordan... taking in an impressive view of the temples of Abu Simbel... or relaxing within sight of the Pyramids in your room at the Oberoi Mena House, you’re bound to do something extraordinary, every day with Tauck
Nile Adventurer (see p. 59) for your three-night Nile cruise. Ride a private boat to see the Philae Temple; return for welcome cocktails hosted by the Captain, followed by dinner. Meals BLD
6. CRUISE THE NILE TO KOM OMBO & EDFU Sail to Kom Ombo to visit its double temple, and have tea at a replica of a Nubian village. After a barbecue lunch topside, continue to Edfu and the Temple of Horus; its walls are a textbook of mythology and history. Don traditional garb for a special Egyptian Night dinner followed by music and dancing tonight. Meals BLD
OUR EGYPTOLOGISTS & GUIDES
In Egypt, Tauck’s learned Egyptologists share privileged insights about the Pyramids of Giza; introduce you to life along the River Nile, past and present; and take you behind-the-scenes on guided tours of the Valleys of the Kings and Queens, the magnificent temples of Luxor and Karnak, and the Luxor Museum. Each day comes alive with a fascinating look at 5,000 years of Egyptian history through the knowledgeable eyes of a local scholar!
Step back in time nearly 8,500 years as you explore Jordan with our experienced guides. Discover biblical sites along the River Jordan, where Jesus, Moses and others changed the course of religious history. And memories of your guided exploration of the remarkable Nabataean city of Petra – carved out of red sandstone cliffs around 6 BC – will last a lifetime.
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7. LUXOR’S TEMPLES, A CARRIAGE RIDE & MORE Site of ancient Thebes, Luxor is an incredible “open-air museum”; your Egyptologist leads visits to the Temple of Karnak and the Luxor Museum. A private horse-drawn carriage whisks you to tour the lit-up Temple of Luxor; enjoy farewell cocktails, dinner and a show during your final night aboard Nile Adventurer. Meals BLD
8. IN THE VALLEYS OF THE KINGS & QUEENS Following an optional morning hot air balloon flight (an additional $175), disembark in Luxor. Head to the Valley of the Kings to enter the tombs of King Tut and others, then to the Valley of the Queens and Medinet Habu. Sail aboard a traditional felucca at sunset; dine at your choice of restaurants at the hotel. Meals BLD
9. FLY TO JORDAN FOR A WADI RUM EXCURSION Take a private charter flight to Aqaba, Jordan for lunch overlooking the Red Sea and an excursion to Wadi Rum; exploring its lunar-like dunes and cliffs by four-wheel-drive vehicle is an unforgettable experience! Journey through the desert to iconic Petra. Meals BLD
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