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 Egypt
- land of pharaohs and pyramids, the Nile, the Sphinx, the "Arabian
Nights". Your journey begins in Cairo, where you go to the 14th
century Mosque of the Sultan Hasan and the 12th century Citadel. Stroll
through bazaars and bargain for jewelry and antiques. Ride on camels up
to the pyramids of Giza.
Cruise down the Nile on board the deluxe Oberoi
Philae Nile cruiser and sit back on your balcony as the colorful
scenery glides past you. Visit the Valley of the Kings, see Tutankhamun’s
Tomb; walk along the Avenue of the Sphinxes at Amun-Ra at Karnak. Stay
at a resort on the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula on the Red Sea,
famous for its coral reefs and pristine beaches.
Then cross the border into Jordan, a fascinating
country with a rich history. Travel to the incredible 2,000- year old
city of Petra. Go to Amman and see the Dead Sea Scrolls and evidence of
earlier settlements dating back to 8,000 BC.
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