Wonders of Jordan
Optional Egypt Post-Tour Extension
October 17 - 21, 2008

THE PERFECT CONCLUSION TO A WONDER-FULL TOUR

Jordan is a small Arab country, steeped in history and culture. Roman Emperor Hadrian, the Prophet Moses, and T.E. Lawrence are just three of the many historical personalities who passed through Jordan down through the millennia. From the moment you arrive you get a sense of its rich heritage, with remnants of ancient civilizations stamped into the very fabric of this amazing land. Of particular note are the breathtaking mountain and desert panoramas of Wadi Rum, and the ancient city of Petra, hidden within a high desert gorge.
     This country is so gorgeous that it served as the primary film location for both the Oscar-winning “Lawrence of Arabia” and the heart-pounding adventure flick “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.” This tour extension is offered to those who want the perfect ending to our tour in Egypt. You have traveled with us on the River of the Pharaohs; now join us on the King’s Highway, first mentioned in the Bible (Numbers 20:17 and 21:22) as the route Moses wished to follow as he led his people north through the land of Edom (southern Jordan).
     Why come so far to see some of the world’s greatest monuments, and then miss the amazing Wonders of Jordan? A very short flight from Cairo to Amman puts them within reach!

ITINERARY

Friday, October 17, 2008
Cairo to Amman

After a relaxing morning in Cairo we transfer to the airport for our 5:00pm flight to Amman, Jordan, arriving at 7:25pm. Our Jordanian host greets us and assists with our transfer to the deluxe InterContinental Amman Hotel. Dinner is included at the hotel tonight.     (Dinner)

Saturday, October 18, 2008
Madaba / Mount Nebo / Kerak

After a buffet breakfast at the hotel we depart south to Madaba, home of the most famous Byzantine Mosaics. Visit the Greek Orthodox church where the famous 6th century map of the holy places in the biblical world is found.
     Continue to Mount Nebo, with its spectacular view of the Holy Land. Drive via Wadi Mujjib and along the King’s Highway to visit the Crusader Castle of Kerak from the 12th century.
     After lunch we proceed to the greatest city of the Arab nation, which existed 2000 years ago: Petra. Here we check in for a 2-night stay at our splendid resort hotel with spectacular views over the Great Rift Valley.     (All Meals)

Sunday, October 19, 2008
Petra

Enjoy a buffet breakfast at the hotel, then commence a full-day tour of Petra. Walk into the site following a winding path that snakes deeper into canyons, opening dramatically at the famous Treasury, featured in an Indiana Jones movie. Spend a fascinating day exploring the old city of Petra El Siq and all that was subsequently built by later civilizations.
     Built by the Nabateans 2,000 years ago (Nabataeans were a trading people of ancient Arabia), Petra was their Capital City. Its monumental tombs, palaces, temples, and treasury were hewn from the desert sandstone. Petra has the nickname of “The Rose City” for its natural hues of rose and gold. Walking through this majestic place has been likened to a spiritually intoxicating experience!
     Enjoy lunch in the old city of Petra with free time in the afternoon to soak it all in. You will enjoy a ride on horseback at the end of the day, back up through the winding canyons, and to the area where our bus is parked. You have the option to ride the horse in both directions for an additional modest fee, or to take a horse-drawn carriage (fee applies). Returning to the hotel, the remainder of the afternoon is free until we meet for a buffet dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Petra.     (All Meals)

Monday, October 20, 2008
Wadi Rum / Valley of the Moon / Return to Cairo

After enjoying our hotel’s buffet breakfast we drive to the village of Wadi Rum to explore the splendors of the desert in the company of local Bedouins. Our mode of transportation is not camels, but 4x4 jeeps (6 per jeep) during the two hours journey across the desert to the Valley of the Moon and the great mountain of Al Khazali.
     Discover clues to the past carved on the mountains and on fallen boulders. Everywhere there are pictographs of Thamudic, Nabataean, Greek and Arabic texts and some formal inscriptions. We see rock art depicting hunting scenes and many other evidences of these ancient civilizations.
     After lunch at a desert camp, we continue to the Dead Sea for the amazing experience of floating in water so salty you can actually float upright as though you were walking on water! A quick shower at a seaside spa, and we are off to the Amman Airport. Our flight to Cairo departs at 8:25pm. Our Egyptian hosts receive us once again and assist with our transfer to a nearby hotel for one last night in Egypt.     (Breakfast / Lunch)

Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Departure

After breakfast we check out of our hotel and transfer to the airport for our our home-bound flight: Egyptair flight # 985 departing Cairo at 9:10am. The flight arrives at JFK Airport in New York at 3:15pm the same day. Please allow sufficient time for clearing customs and immigration, and re-checking your baggage (2 hours minimum) before booking any onward flights.     (Breakfast)

ACCOMMODATIONS

Amman:  InterContinental Amman Hotel

Petra:  Moevenpick Nabatean Castle Hotel

Cairo (last night):  Sonesta Hotel Heliopolis

THE BOTTOM LINE
(tour extension prices per person)

Price:  $1,495 double occupancy (land and air from Egypt)

Private Room:  $300 extra, if available. (Not required. Toto Tours will try to match you with a roommate if you are traveling alone and prefer to share a room.)

Deposit:  $300  This deposit amount is in addition to the $500 deposit to be submitted for registration in the main Egypt tour. Total deposit due for Egypt and Jordan: $800.

Remaining Balance for Extension:  $1,195 double / $1,495 single
        —Main Tour Plus Extension:  $4,990 double / $5,990 single

Remaining Balance Due:  July 18, 2008
(Full payment required with reservation form if enrolling after this date.)

Included:  Round-trip airfare between Cairo and Amman, services of a full-time Jordanian guide plus services of a full-time Toto Tour manager; all entrance fees for guided excursions except those listed as “optional”; meals and accommodations as listed in the itinerary.

Not Included:  Cost of obtaining a visa for entry to Jordan ($15 at this time); Jordanian departure tax ($8 at this time); optional excursions, meals and other items not specifically covered in the itinerary; insurance; beverages at “included” meals: alcoholic beverages; soft drinks; bottled water; laundry; telephone calls; internet; faxes; or any other expenses of a personal nature. Tips to drivers / guides are not included.