GLOBUS 2009: JORDAN & EGYPT IN THE BIBLE (TJ)

Details

Tour Operator

Globus

Duration

11 Days

Escorted

Escorted - Yes

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Day 1	Board your overnight transatlantic flight	(Tue.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2	Arrival in Amman, Jordan-Dead Sea	(Wed.) Transfer from Amman Airport to your Dead Sea hotel, the lowest point on earth (Gen. 14:3).
Day 3	Dead Sea Excursion to Amman, Jerash, and Um Quais	(Thu.) Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions, and drive to Amman for guided sightseeing, including the Citadel and a visit to the ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM. Then, continue north to Jerash, the best-preserved Greco-Roman city in the Middle East (Luke 8:26). Next, stop at the Jabbok River, where Jacob wrestled with the angel (Gen. 32) and in Um Quais, site of the Gadarene swine miracle (Matt. 8:28-34). (B,D)
Day 4	Dead Sea Excursion to Bethany Beyond-the-Jordan	(Fri.) Experience Bethany Beyond-the-Jordan and the BAPTISMAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK, the wilderness home of John the Baptist, where Jesus was immersed in the baptismal springs (John 1:26-34) and where Elijah ascended to heaven in a chariot of fire (2 Kings 2:1-18). Afternoon is at leisure to enjoy your world-class resort and spa. (B,D)
Day 5	Dead Sea-Mount Nebo-Madaba-Mukawir-Wadi Mujib-Kerak-Petra	(Sat.) One of today's major highlights is a visit to MOUNT NEBO, where Moses saw the Promised Land (Deut. 34:1-12). Then, on to Madaba to visit ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH, which houses a precious 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land. Also explore the MADABA ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM. Continue to Mukawir (biblical Machaerus), where Salome danced and John the Baptist was imprisoned and beheaded (Mark 6:14-29). Next, visit Wadi Mujib, the "Jordanian Grand Canyon," and Kerak to visit the CRUSADER CASTLE. Afterwards, journey to Petra. (B,D)
Day 6	Petra	(Sun.) Full day of guided sightseeing in the "rose-red city" of PETRA, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Lost to the world for centuries, it is located in the biblical land of Moab (Judges 11:17-18). Enjoy an unforgettable experience as you walk down the SIQ, the narrow gorge made famous in the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Stand in awe in front of the iconic and famed TREASURY. In addition to seeing numerous spectacular temples and tombs, sip tea in a BEDOUIN TENT. (B,D)
Day 7	Petra-Wadi Rum-Dead Sea	(Mon.) Leave Petra for a JEEP TOUR in Wadi Rum, home to stunning desert beauty and the place where Lawrence of Arabia was filmed. Afterwards, return to the Dead Sea. (B,D)
Day 8	Cairo	(Tue.) Fly from Amman to Cairo and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure to swim in the pool or to simply relax. (B,D)
Day 9	Cairo The Pyramids	(Wed.) Meet your Egyptologist for a spectacular day of guided sightseeing, including the EGYPTIAN MUSEUM with Tutankhamun's tomb, MEMPHIS with the statues of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx, and SAKKARA'S "Stairway to the Sky" (the oldest of the pyramids). Afterwards, visit GIZA'S SPHINX and the GREAT PYRAMIDS. (B)
Day 10	Cairo	(Thu.) Full day of guiding sightseeing in Old Cairo. Visit the "HANGING CHURCH" (EL-MUALLAQA) and ST. SERGIUS CHURCH, said to stand above a crypt which sheltered the Holy Family during their flight from Egypt (Matt. 2:13-23). Then, visit the COPTIC MUSEUM as well as the ST. MERCURIUS CHURCH (Abu Seifein) with its extraordinary collection of icons and Coptic art. Enjoy this evening's farewell dinner. (B,D)
Day 11	Cairo	(Fri.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)

Disclaimer

US$ Price Details

Single room supplement:
$553, $636 (2010: 0428)

Triple room reduction per person:
$52, $60 (2010: 0428)

Extra nights per person in Dead Sea (Amman):
in single room $225, in twin room $127, in triple room $123

Extra nights per person in Cairo:
in single room $170, in twin room $110, in triple room $105

2010 departures are subject to itinerary and price modification.

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Additional Information:
-Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be advised at the time of booking.
-2008, 2009 & 2010 vacation itineraries and prices are subject to change.

Guaranteed Air-Inclusive Price:
Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.

Air booked in conjunction with a land vacation is considered an air-inclusive vacation. Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a land package and is only available for passengers traveling from the United States. For vacation departures in 2008, your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your air schedule had been confirmed and your entire vacation package has been paid in full. For vacation departures in 2009, an additional $250 non-refundable deposit (total $500 non-refundable) is required for air booked in conjunction with any land vacation and your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your flight information is confirmed and Globus has received your full land and air deposit.

Not Included in the Vacation Price:
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature.