The Orient Rocks

Overview

Private tour in Egypt and Jordan, visit of Cairo, Alexandria and in Jordan visit of Amman, Petra, Jerash Ajlun and Mount Nebo as well as Wadi Rum, with Expert tour guides, all tours and excursions are with A/C vehicle, the service of meet and assist at all your destinations

Itinerary

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  Arrival - Cairo

  Arrival to Cairo, pick up in the airport and transfer to the Hotel, night in the Hotel

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  Cairo / Alexandria / Cairo

  Pickup at the hotel, and route to Alexandria with an A/C vehicle (2 hrs approx.), the guide will focus on you and your interests, provide you an insight into Egyptian history and point out the popular landmarks in Alexandria. At the first stop, you can admire the famous library of Alexandria, one of the largest and most impressive examples of ancient times. A Halte for Lunch in Local Restaurant (1 hrs approx.), Then, you will visit Catacomb and Pompey's Pillar. At the next stop, you visit the site of Pharaos lighthouse of Alexandria, once an Ancient Wonder of the world. Now in its place, the grand citadel of Qaitbay. Lastly, a visit to the oldest church in Africa; the church of St Mark. Then following on to a trip to Alexandria’s old harbor with views of the entire city and multiple stops at unique photo opportunities. Once the tour is complete, Route back to Cairo , Drop-off at your hotel, Dinner and night in the hotel

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  Egyptian Museum / Citadel / Bazar

  Full day tour visiting the Egyptian Museum of antiquities. It displays the largest and most precious items of the Egyptian art in the world.It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artifacts that date as far back as 5000 years, Then Continue your day tour to The Citadel where you visit The Alabaster Mosque Of Mohamed Ali Pasha .(1:30 hrs approx..) Lunch at Local Restaurant (Full Meal but Beverages are not included , 1 Hr approx..) Then continue your day tour to Khan El Khalili Bazaar. The numerous shops in this district are known for trading fine brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques and much more .(1 Hr approx..) At the end of the Tour, transfer back, Dinner and night at the Hotel

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  Sakkara / Memphis / Giza

  Start the Full Day Tour Visiting Giza Pyramids where you visit the Great Pyramids Of Giza - Kheops, Khephren & Mykerinos then Visit the Valley Temple The Place where the Priests Mummified the dead body of king Khephren owner of the second pyramid at Giza Platue Also it`s the same place where you Can have a close-up look at the Sphinx - The legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Khephren.(2.30 Hrs time Spent ) Lunch at Local Restaurant (Beverages are not included , 1 Hr approx..) Then Continue your day tour to Sakkara, located only 27 km southwest away from Cairo. Visit the Step Pyramid (Built by king Zoser), it is considered an important part of the process of the pyramid evolution, which were made from the simple mastaba to its widely known form (2 hrs). Then continue your day tour to Memphis City that was the ancient capital of Egypt, where the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx are. this City Dates back to 3100 B.C .(1hr) At the end of the Tour, transfer back to the hotel, Night in the Hotel

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  Cairo/Amman

  Transfer to the Cairo International Airport and flight to Amman, arrival, meeting in front of the Airport and transfer to the Hotel, check-in, free time at leisure, Night in the hotel

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  Amman / Jerash / Ajlun / Umm Quais

  Pick up at the hotel to begin the day trip. drive to Jerash takes about 30 minutes, situated in the foothills of the mountain of Gilead, the ancient city is reminiscent of the Roman Empire. Being one of the largest and well-preserved sites of Roman Architecture outside of Italy its grandeur can be seen in the colonnaded streets, the Nymphaeum the Temple of Artemis. Then drive through a scenic vista of pine trees and olive groves, arriving at the Castle of Ajlun Resting atop mount Ajloun the beautiful marvel of Islamic architecture was built during the 12th century by Salah El-din. Then to Umm Quais, which belonged to the famous Decapolis, a union of 10 cities, founded by Alexander the Great. Here you have an overwhelming view of the north Jordan Valley, the Golan Heights and the Sea of Galilee. Back to the hotel in Amman. Duration is about 8 hrs Night in the Hotel

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  Amman / Madaba / Mount Nebo

  Pick-up from your hotel, enjoy a breathtaking day trip from Amman to Madaba and Mount Nebo. The town Madaba, where you find the famous mosaic 6th-century dap of Palestine in St. George’s church. After that continue to Mt. Nebo, the place where Prophet Moses gazed at the promised land before he died and alleged to be his burial place. You will visit an old monastery, overlook the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and parts of the Holy Land. Afterward, we drive to Aqaba, Check in at your hotel and overnight

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  Amman / Petra / Wadi Rum

  Pick you up at the hotel in Amman, heading to visit Petra and Wadi Rum (about 2.5 hours drive to reach the Rose City of Petra), Jordan’s largest attraction. First started in the 6th century B.C. by Nabataean Arabs the city boasts beautiful facades carved directly into the walls of the mountainsides. Arriving at the visitor’s center it’s a 700-meter walk to the Siq entrance which is an impressive 1200 meter long gorge of a kaleidoscope of colors the towers more than 80 meters above you. As you exit the chasm you’re instantly transfixed by the beauty of Petra, chosen as one of the New World Wonders, the place speaks for itself. From there you take a one and half hour drive to the protectorate of Wadi Rum a sprawling desert landscape that impresses you at every turn. Made famous by the film Lawrence of Arabia, there are canyons and cliff, sand dunes and ancient rock glyphs. before returning to Amman Night at the hotel

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  Amman – End of the Trip

  After Breakfast pick-up from your hotel, transfer to Amman International airport for the return flight