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SMALL GROUP HOSTED JOURNEY
AIRFARES INCLUDED
From floating in the Dead Sea more than 400 metres below sea level, to walking through the Siq for your first glimpse of the soaring facade of the Treasury at Petra.
From standing in front of the mighty pyramids of Giza, to sailing the Nile and seeing the glittering treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun – this exotic journey through the Middle East will also surprise you with some quirky twists in true World Journeys style.
Your Journey at a Glance
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Float in the Dead Sea Visit Petra and camp overnight in Wadi Rum
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Head into the desert to explore ancient castles
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Fly to Cairo
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See the Pyramids, Sphinx, and visit the Cairo Museum
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Visit Abu Simbel and join a luxurious Nile Cruise
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Take in the atmosphere of the Commonwealth cemetery of El Alamein
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A World Journeys host to guide you every step of the way
Special Experiences:
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Petra by candlelight
In a night time visit to Petra, walk the entire Siq to the soaring facade of the Treasury, lit with over 1,500 candles. This glittering, spectacular experience is truly a magical way to see the Rose Red City. -
Visit a craftswomen’s cooperative
Visit a Women’s Cooperative in rural Jordan to see their work and how they are being enabled to be become financially independent. -
Stay in the iconic Old Winter Palace
Overlooking Luxor temple, this winter retreat for the Egyptian royal family is the epitome of faded, luxurious glamour. Be sure to explore the extensive gardens, sip a cocktail as you watch life alongside the Nile, or take afternoon tea in one of the majestic reception rooms.
What's Included:
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Small group tour (18 max)
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Economy Class airfares ex Auckland
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Airline, border crossing, and airport taxes
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A World Journeys host
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Accommodation in 4 and 5 star hotels, Nile cruise and one night in a tented camp
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Transfers, sightseeing, and entrance fees as per the itinerary
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Meals as indicated
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Gratuities
What's Not Included:
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Items of a personal nature
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Travel insurance (mandatory)
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Visas (if applicable)
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Optional activities
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A Galapagos Islands National Park fee of US$200 per person is payable in cash on arrival in the Galapagos
Important Notes:
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A non-refundable deposit of $4,000 per person is required, with the final balance due 16 May 2025
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Please note that it may be necessary to collect the airfare portion of the tour earlier than the final balance date
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As cancellation fees apply, travel insurance is mandatory
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Please enquire about health and medical requirements
Gratuity:
In the countries we are visiting, tipping is customary. For a hassle-free journey, tipping is included and will be handled by the World Journeys host.
Welcome Back Offer:
Travelled on a World Journeys Hosted Journey before? We would like to welcome you back with a saving of $400 per couple (or $200 per person) if you book this Grand Tour of South America.
Your Itinerary:
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October - Thu 24 : Auckland > Dubai
Overnight flight to Dubai.
Meals included: None
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02
Fri 25 : Dubai > Amman > Dead Sea
Transit to onward flight. On arrival transfer to our hotel on the shores of the Dead Sea.
Meals included: Dinner
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03
Sat 26 : Dead Sea
A day to relax and enjoy the healing qualities of the water and mineral enriched mud.
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
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04
Sun 27 : Dead Sea > Petra
Visit the famous 6th century Mosaic Map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land in Madaba, look across the Holy Land from Mt Nebo and visit the crusader castle of Kerak. Continue to Petra.
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY
05
Mon 28 : Petra
Travel on foot or by horseback to Petra – the ancient capital of the Nabateans who carved a wonderland of temples, tombs and elaborate buildings out of solid rock. The afternoon is at leisure and return this evening to see Petra by candlelight.
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
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06
Tue 29 : Petra > Wadi Rum
Visit Little Petra, or Beida, this morning before driving to Wadi Rum. Transfer to jeeps to travel through the eerie moonscape scenery to overnight in a tented camp this evening.
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
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07
Wed 30 : Wadi Rum > Amman
Drive to Amman and check in to our hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY
08
Thu 31 : Amman > Jerash > Aljoun > Amman
Visit the Roman City of Jerash and the ancient market town of Aljoun including the impressive hilltop ruins of Aljoun Castle.
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY
09
November - Fri 1 : Amman > Desert Castles > Amman
Enjoy an orientation tour of Amman from the modern malls to the labyrinth of streets in the heart of the old city. Head into the desert to explore the ancient desert castles dotted through eastern Jordan.
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
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10
Sat 2 : Amman > Iraq al-Amir
Drive into rural Jordan and visit the Iraq al-Amir Women’s Cooperative enabling women to become financially independent. After lunch prepared by the local women, visit the site of Bethany where John the Baptist is said to have baptised Jesus.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY
11
Sun 3 : Amman > Cairo
Fly to Cairo and check in to our centrally located hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY
12
Mon 4 : Cairo
A full day to explore the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza followed by the ancient capital of Memphis and the step pyramid and tombs at Sakkara.
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch
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13
Tue 5 : Cairo
Start with the Egyptian Museum including the treasures of Tutankhamun before visiting the Citadel and Old Cairo. Finish the day in chaotic Khan el Khalili bazaar.
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch
DAY
14
Wed 6 : Cairo
Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation and the monumental Mosque of Sultan Hassan.
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY
15
Thu 7 : Cairo > Aswan
Fly to Aswan and visit the Nubian community on Soheil Island. Learn about Nubian traditions, culture and architecture, so far removed from their Egyptian neighbours.
Meals included: None
DAY
16
Fri 8 : Aswan > Abu Simbel > Aswan
Fly to Abu Simbel to see the temples of Rameses II and his wife Nefertari, rescued by UNESCO from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. Continue to Aswan and check in to our luxurious all suite Nile cruiser. This afternoon visit the High Dam and Philae Temple.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY
17
Sat 9 : Kom Ombo > Edfu
Sail for Kom Ombo and visit the temple dedicated to both Horus and Sobek before continuing to the stunning temple of Edfu. Pass the lock at Esna tonight and sail on to Luxor.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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18
Sun 10 : Luxor
Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens and the funerary temple of Hatshepsut. Farewell party on board the ship this evening.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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19
Mon 11 : Luxor
Check out and visit the temples of Luxor and Karnak before checking in to King Farouk’s former winter residence, the iconic Old Winter Palace Hotel. At leisure this afternoon to explore the market or rest in the hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast
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Tue 12 : Luxor > Cairo > Alexandria
Visit Luxor Museum this morning before flying to Cairo. Travel by road to Alexandria and check in to our hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY
20
Wed 13 : Alexandria
Visit the Roman amphitheatre, the Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar and the fortress of Quait Bey.
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch
DAY
22
Thu 14 : El Alamein
Transfer to the Commonwealth cemetery and museum at El Alamein. Return to Alexandria for an afternoon at leisure.
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY
23
Fri 15 : Alexandria > Cairo > Dubai
At leisure until an evening transfer to Cairo for the flight to Dubai.
Meals included: None
DAY
24
Sat 16 : Dubai > Auckland
Arrive Dubai and transit to our onward flight.
Meals included: None
DAY
25
Sun 17 : Auckland
Morning arrival in Auckland.
Meals included: Breakfast
