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Itinerary Extensions
From
the Desert Castles of Jordan to the Great
Pyramids of Egypt, we can customize
a trip extension to suit your preference.
Desert camping, the Egyptian Museum and
nature hikes are some of the varied options
that await travelers to this part of the
world. The Red Sea, where coral reefs and
brilliantly-colored sea creatures thrive,
provides a delightful snorkeling or diving
experience. The following are examples
of what we can do:
Extensions within Jordan
Grand Desert Wanderer
This
4-day/3-night 4WD safari begins in Amman
and ends in
Wadi Rum, taking in the Omayyad castles
in the Eastern Desert. All nights are spent
in desert campsites. The itinerary may
also be reversed if you prefer to end in
Amman.
King Solomon’s Mines
An
extensive 4-day/3-night trek through the
Dana Nature
Reserve with a park ranger. Overnights
at Dana Reserve Camp, Dana Guest House,
and Wadi Feinan Camp. This extension offered
April through October only.
Incense & Myrrh
This
camel-back day trip follows part of the
ancient caravans’ Incense
Route between Aqaba and Wadi Rum.
Dead Sea Resorts
The
unique environment of the Dead Sea, located
at the lowest
point on earth, offers therapeutic mud
baths, mineral waters and health spas.
Extensions in Egypt
Cairo Highlights
For
those who want to view ancient Egypt but
don’t have
time for a Nile Cruise, this 4-day/3-night
tour includes two full days of privately
guided tours to visit main sites in the
Cairo area: Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara,
Egyptian Museum and city tour. See our “Great
Sites of Egypt” itinerary, Days 2-3,
for more details.
Red Sea Resorts
Enjoy
a few days in one of the resort towns of
Sharm El Sheik (on
the peninsula) or Hurghada (mainland).
A virtual paradise for divers and snorkelers,
the Red Sea is a treasure trove of coral
reefs, shipwrecks and exotic tropical fish.
St. Catherine’s Monastery and Mount
Sinai
Built in the 6th century,
St. Catherine’s
Monastery contains the Chapel of the Burning
Bush, Mosaic of the Transfiguration of
Christ, and a library of early Christian
manuscripts. Beyond the monastery a well-worn
rock staircase of 3750 steps lead to the
summit of Mount Sinai. It is best to climb
at sunrise or late afternoon to avoid the
heat of the day and enjoy the changing
light and colors of the desert landscape. |
