The AncientEgyptians are famousthe world over, theNabateans rather lessso. But the magnficent'lost city' of Petra is justas impressive as thegreat Nile Temples andthe Pyramids, and thebreathtaking but harshscenery of Wadi Rumprovides the perfectcontrast to the gentlelandscape along theNile. This trip gives youthe highlights of bothEgypt and Jordan.Liddy says...''''This tour offersyou the highlights ofJordan and finishes upin Cairo, giving you theopportunity to add ona tour in Egypt.Liddy says...''''19Middle East & Europe - Egypt, JordanFor trip notes, availability and more, enter the trip code at imaginative-traveller.comITINERARY... Days 1-2 Cairo - Pyramids - SphinxArrive in Cairoat any time. On Day 2, we visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities,the Pyramids and Sphinx. Take the night train to Aswan.Day 3 AswanEnjoy this friendly Nubian capital at your own pace.Days 4-6 Nile CruiseHead to Abu Simbel then return to Aswan toboard our riverboat. We sail towards Luxor, visiting the temples atKom Ombo and Edfu. Day 7 Luxor - Valley of the KingsRidedonkeys to the Valley of the Kings. Catch the sleeper train to Cairo.Days 8-9 Cairo - SinaiA full-day to check out the Khan al-KhaliliBazaar. The following day we head into the Sinai Peninsula.Day 10 Mt Sinai - AqabaHike to the summit of Mt Sinai (2,285m)for sunrise, before continuing to Nuweiba to catch the hydrofoil toAqaba. Day 11 Wadi Rum - PetraAt Wadi Rum, we take aspectacular afternoon jeep ride into the desert, then continue toPetra. Day 12 PetraWalk into this ancient city and enjoy a full-daytour exploring the tombs, colonnades and amphitheatre.Day 13 Dana - Kings Highway - AmmanVisit the excellentcommunity project at Dana then travel along the Kings Highway tothe Crusader castle at Kerak. Day 14 JerashTour the remarkablypreserved Roman city of Jerash. In the afternoon we have anoptional visit to the Dead Sea. Day 15 AmmanOur trip comes toan end this morning in Amman.ITINERARY... Day 1 AmmanArrive any time in Amman.Days 2-3 PetraEnjoy a buoyant dip in the salty Dead Sea - thelowest point on earth. Travel to Petra and explore this spectacularsite hewn out of rose-coloured rock. Day 4 Wadi RumFull of weirdand beautiful lunar-like rock formations, Wadi Rum will impress youwith some of the most sublime desert landscape on the planet.Spend a memorable night sleeping Bedouin-style in rustic camel-hairtents. Days 5-6 Red Sea Beach CampCross the sparkling Gulf ofAqaba to Egypt and make tracks to a seaside camp beside the RedSea. Scuba dive or snorkel through beautiful coral reefs or join newBedouin friends for a seafood dinner. Day 7 Mt SinaiHike or take acamel to the summit of Egypt's iconic Mt Sinai, where the prophetMoses is believed to have received the Ten Commandments. Berewarded with jaw-dropping views of the surrounding moon-likevalley. While here, visit the beautiful St Catherine's Monastery at thefoot of the mountain, where Moses is believed to have seen theBurning Bush. Days 8-9 CairoTrawl through crowded souqs andtreasure-filled museums, and pay a visit to the Pyramids of Giza.ACCOMMODATIONHotel (9 nts), riverboat (3 nts), overnight train -reclining seat (2 nts) MEALS14 Breakfasts, 3 lunches, 6 DinnersTRANSPORTMinibus, 4WD jeep, horse-drawn carriage, hydrofoil, donkeyGROUPSIZEMaximum 16NOTE Part of the local payment will be payable in Cairo (US$200) and partwill be payable in Aqaba (US$250).StartFinish201210 Jan-24 Jan24 Jan-07 Feb07 Feb-21 Feb21 Feb-06 Mar06 Mar-20 Mar20 Mar-03 Apr03 Apr-17 Apr17 Apr-01 May01 May-15 May15 May-29 May29 May-12 Jun12 Jun-26 Jun26 Jun-10 Jul10 Jul-24 Jul24 Jul-07 Aug07 Aug-21 Aug21 Aug-04 Sep04 Sep-18 Sep18 Sep-02 Oct02 Oct-16 Oct16 Oct-30 Oct30 Oct-13 Nov13 Nov-27 Nov27 Nov-11 Dec11 Dec-25 Dec25 Dec-08 Jan201308 Jan-22 Jan22 Jan-05 Feb05 Feb-19 Feb19 Feb-05 Mar05 Mar-19 Mar19 Mar-02 Apr02 Apr-16 Apr16 Apr-30 Apr30 Apr-14 May14 May-28 May28 May-11 Jun11 Jun-25 Jun25 Jun-09 JulACCOMMODATIONHotel (5 nts), desert camp (1 nt), beach hut (2 nts) MEALS5 Breakfasts, 1 DinnerTRANSPORTMinibus, jeep, ferryGROUPSIZEMaximum 14Departs every Saturday. Please see website for details..Enjoy tours of all thegreat Egyptian sights.Cruise between Aswanand Luxor.Travel from Aqaba toJerash via Jordan'smost famous sites Tour highlights.Enjoy a full dayexploring themagnificent city ofPetra.Camp overnight inWadi Rum and on theRed Sea coast.Climb Mt Sinai beforecontinuing onto thedelights of CairoTour highlightsEgypt andJordan Caravan15 days, ex CairoCode GEEJJordan &Egypt Express9 days, ex AmmanNEWCode IEERJPlusTraveller£289ppFlight ex London from£1,433pp£1,155ppTour (paid in advance)$450ppLocal Payment (paid locally in US$)So what will it cost me?Based on current exchange rates£300ppFlight ex London fromTour price from£590ppSee website for detailsBasicTraveller

Secrets ofJerusalem5 days, ex JerusalemCode GESJThis is an actionpacked trip that offersthe highlights of bothEgypt and Jordan buthas the time to includea few hidden gems aswell. My favouriteparts are the nightwith the Bedouin inWadi Rum, the simplebut captivating RedSea beach camp andthe night camping inthe White Desert.Liddy says...''''One of myfavourite past-times asa tour leader was totake a group deep intothe labyrinthine streetsof Jerusalem and thenleave them to maketheir own way out.Invariably they woulddiscover somethingnew and enchantingaround everycorner.Liddy says...''''20Middle East & Europe - Egypt, Jordan, IsraelBook now at imaginative-traveller.com or call 01728 885561ITINERARY... Day 1 JerusalemOur trip starts in Jerusalem. Noactivities are planned on Day 1, so you may arrive at any time.Day 2 JerusalemWe spend a full day visiting historic Jerusalemincluding the Old City, Western Wall, Via Dolorosa (Stations of theCross), Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Garden of Gethsemane andYad Vashem (Israel's Holocaust Museum). We also visit the biblicalcity of Bethlehem - the birthplace of Jesus Christ. Day 3 JerusalemDrive north to Nazareth and visit the Church of the Annunciationand the Church of St Joseph, then pass by the baptism site on theJordan River before reaching the town of Tiberias, by the Sea ofGalilee. Day 4 JerusalemWe enjoy a free day in Jerusalem tofurther explore this ancient city. Alternatively you can take anoptional trip to Masada - the fortress of King Herod and the laststronghold of the Zealots or the Dead Sea. We can enjoy a finalnight out together in Jerusalem. Day 5 JerusalemOur trip endsafter breakfast in Jerusalem; you can book further accommodationin Jerusalem or Tel Aviv if you wish to extend your stay in Israel.ITINERARY... Day 1 AmmanArrive at any time. Days 2-3 PetraTravel to Mt Nebo to the spot where Moses is thought to have beenburied. Float in the salty water of the Dead Sea or get covered inmineral-rich mud. Explore the world-famous ancient stone city ofPetra, carved from rose-hued cliff faces. Day 4 Wadi RumEmbarkon a 4WD safari into the desert through magical lunar scenery toour Bedouin camp. Days 5-6 Red Sea Beach CampEnjoysnorkelling, swimming or scuba diving on the Egyptian Red Seacoast. Day 7 Mt SinaiClimb Mt Sinai and visit the monastery of StCatherine, built around the burning bush that 'spoke' to Moses.Days 8-9 CairoFree time in Cairo. Days 10-11 AswanEnjoylaidback Aswan or visit the imposing temples of Abu Simbel.Day 12 Nile FeluccaRelax on a felucca ride down the Nile - ahighlight of any Egyptian adventure. Days 13-14 LuxorFree timeto visit the Valley of the Kings or the Temples of Karnak.Days 15-16 AlexandriaDelve into the catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa or visit the remarkable Bibliotheca Alexandria.Days 17-18 Siwa OasisVisit Siwa Oasis and take a dip inCleopatra's Bath. Day 19 BawitiDiscover monuments dating backto Roman times in this oasis dotted with date palms. Day 20 WhiteDesert CampSpend a memorable night camping among thewindswept dunes and surreal rock formations of the White Desert.Days 21-22 CairoHead back to the souqs in Cairo to grab a bargain.ACCOMMODATIONHotel (14 nts), desert camp (2 nts), beach hut (2 nts),overnight train - reclining seat (2 nts), felucca (1nt) MEALS9 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 DinnersTRANSPORTVan, bus, 4WD jeep, ferry, overnight train, feluccaGROUPSIZEMaximum 14Departs every Saturday. Please see website for details.ACCOMMODATIONHotel (4 nts) MEALS4 BreakfastsTRANSPORTMinibusGROUPSIZEMaximum 16StartFinish201224 Jan-28 Jan21 Feb-25 Feb20 Mar-24 Mar17 Apr-21 Apr01 May-05 May15 May-19 May29 May-02 Jun12 Jun-16 Jun26 Jun-30 Jun09 Jul-13 Jul07 Aug-11 Aug18 Sep-22 Sep16 Oct-20 Oct13 Nov-17 Nov11 Dec-15 Dec201308 Jan-12 Jan05 Feb-09 Feb05 Mar-09 Mar02 Apr-06 Apr16 Apr-20 Apr30 Apr-04 May14 May-18 May28 May-01 Jun25 Jun-29 Jun. Explore the rock-hewnbuildings of Petra andthe eerie landscape at Wadi Rum. Experience all the greatsights of the NileValley. Relax on a traditionalfelucca cruise. Travel from the Mediterranean city of Alexandria through theWhite Desert. Climb Mt Sinai andchill out at a Red Seabeach campTour highlights.Tour all the great sightsof Jerusalem.See Bethlehem'sChurch of the Manger.Visit Nazareth, theSea of Galilee and theBaptism SiteTour highlightsJordan &Egypt Uncovered22 days, ex AmmanNEWCode IEERCCBasicTravellerTour price from£1,090ppSee website for details£300ppFlight ex London from£230ppFlight ex London fromPlusTraveller£799pp£675ppTour (paid in advance)$200ppLocal Payment (paid locally in US$)So what will it cost me?Based on current exchange rates