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MIDDLE EAST EXPLORER
JORDAN Jerusalem, Israel
Palmyra, Syria
Baalbeck, Lebanon
Guaranteed Departures to December 2010
From $999
Petra, Jordan
Pyramids, Egypt
THE ROYAL TOUR OF JORDAN 9 Days - Departures Every Saturday to December 2010
Tour Features • • • •
5 nights’ hotel in Amman 2 nights’ hotel in Petra Breakfast Daily Guided tours in Amman, Jerash, Ajlun, the Dead Sea, Madaba, Mt. Nebo, Kerak, Petra; including entrance fees • Luggage handling and service charges • SLT guaranteed tour performance warranty • SLT $1 Million Liability Insurance Coverage Jerash, Jordan Day 01 (Sat) JFK / Amman Evening departure from the U.S. to Amman by Wide body jet. Dinner, breakfast and snacks are served on board your flight. Day 02 (Sun) Amman Arrival at the Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, where you will be met by our representative, assisted through customs and formalities and escorted to your hotel.
Day 07 (Fri) Petra After breakfast, depart on a full day tour of Petra. Once the ancient Nabatean capital, this city has a lot to tell. The visit starts at the visitors center, where we are assigned a Bedouin guided horse for the journey to the entrance of the lost city. After passing some tombs that are located outside the city, we will pass through the Siq-an immense crack in the Nubian sandstone. It is a winding, one-kilometer-long fissure between overhanging cliffs that seem to meet more than 300 feet overhead. Near the end of the passage, the Siq, we will make one last turn and out of the gloom into a towering brightness, where Petra’s most impressive monument, el Khazneh - “The Treasury”, stands. This most elegant remains of antiquity is carved out of solid rock; and is nearly 140 feet high and 90 feet wide. The Victorian traveler and poet, Dean Burgon, gave Petra a description which holds to this day: “Match me such a marvel save in Eastern clime, a rose-red city half as old as time.” (B) Day 08 (Sat) Petra / Wadi Rum / Amman Visit the Wadi Rum Desert (a short ride in 4x4 vehicle) and its awesome moonlike landscape, where the film “Lawrence of Arabia” was shot. Time permitting we may have a short visit to Aqaba. Return to Amman on the Desert Highway. Overnight in Amman. (B) Day 09 (Sun) Amman / JFK Morning bid farewell to this ancient city as you are escorted to Amman Airport in time for your return flight to the U.S. [For extension options to Israel or Syria please contact us. For an extension to Egypt see section below]. (B) Petra, Jordan
Day 03 (Mon) Amman A morning city tour of Amman, visiting the Roman Theatre, the Citadel, the Archeology and Folklore Museums, old and modern Amman, and one of many art galleries in this capital city. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight we will take a tour to Kan Zaman Village for dinner and a folklore show. (B,D) Day 04 (Tue) Dead Sea / Pella / Umm Qais After breakfast we proceed to the Dead Sea for a swim in the salty mineral waters of this lowest spot on earth. Here you will experience the ultimate sensation of trying to swim, while you can actually only float. After some free time at the Dead Sea, we will continue to Pella, another city of the Decapolis, in the Jordan Valley. Most of the visible structures date from the Roman, Byzantine and Islamic periods (2nd to 14th Centuries A.D.) and there is ample evidence of human occupation during the earlier Hellenistic, Persian, Iron, Bronze, Chalcolithic, Neolithic and Paleolithic periods. Then proceed to Umm Qais (or Gadara of Antiquity). Gadara commands a magnificent view over the northern Jordan Valley, the Sea of Galilee (Lake Tiberias), the Yarmouk River gorge and the Golan Heights. In the evening we return to the hotel in Amman for overnight. (B) Day 05 (Wed) Amman / Jerash / Ajlun Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, enjoy a panoramic tour of Amman, the capital of the Hashemite Kingdom. Often referred to as the “White City” because of the white stone used to build houses, Amman offers a contrast between oriental and cosmopolitan. Then proceed to the north of Amman, for a 45-minute drive to the best-preserved example of Roman civilization, the city of Jerash. Jerash, part of the Decapolis (the ten big Roman cities of the East) has been called the “Pompeii of the East” for its unique state of preservation. The city features theaters, churches, temples (Zeus and Artemis), a Nymphaeum and colonnaded streets. After the visit, proceed to the Saracen Castle at Ajlun. This 12th Century castle was built by Salaadin in his successful campaign to drive the Crusaders from Jordan in 1189 and is an outstanding example of Arab/Islamic military architecture. In the late afternoon, return to your hotel in Amman for overnight. (B) Day 06 (Thu) Madaba / Mt. Nebo / Kerak / Petra After breakfast depart for Petra via the Kings' Road. En route, visit the mosaic city of Madaba, where the oldest map of the Holy Land exists on the floor of Saint George's Church. Madaba features many famous mosaics that exist in public and private buildings. Then a short drive will bring us to Mt. Nebo, the alleged burial site of Moses, overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. Here Franciscans have built a structure that protects a 4th and 6th Century Byzantine church. After visiting this site, we continue on via the scenic canyons of Wadi Mujib (Arnon’s Valley in the Bible) to the Crusader Castle at Kerak. This 12th Century hilltop fortress features galleries, towers, chapels and ramparts that recall the gallantry of the Crusaders themselves. Then proceed to Petra and check in at your hotel. (B)
Hotels used on this program or similar
17 days with Egypt Extension DELUXE NILE CRUISE TOUR Tour Extension includes • • • • • • •
Air from JFK on Egypt Air All local and inter-Egypt flights 8 Days Royal Tour Program 4 nights deluxe Nile Cruise 4 night deluxe hotels in Egypt (Cairo) 24 Meals All guided tours and excursions with admission fees to museums and other places of interest including excursion to Abu Simbel • All transfers
Itinerary Day 01-08 (Sat -Sat) Royal Tour Day 09 (Sun) Fly to Cairo* Day 10 (Mon) Tour Cairo & Egyptian Museum (BL) Day 11 (Tue) Fly to Abu Simbel to visit the Imposing Temples of Ramses II then fly to Aswan to start 4-Day Nile Cruise** (BLD)
Day 12 (Wed) Cruise** to Kom Ombo and optional visit Temples of Edfu (BLD) Day 13 (Thu) Sail to Esna/Luxor optional visit Temple of Luxor and Karnak (BLD) Day 14 (Fri) Luxor optional visits, Thebes; the valley of the Kings, Queens & Nobles Medinet Habu & the Colossi of Memnon (BLD)
Day 15 (Sat) Fly to Cairo. Afternoon free for shopping. (BL) Day 16 (Sun) Full Day touring the Pyramids; Gizah; Memphis & Sakkara (BL) Day 17 (Mon) Transfer to non-stop flight to JFK on Egypt Air *** Notes * Passengers on Egypt Extension will fly on Egypt Air to Amman via Cairo. ** All shore excursions during the Nile cruise are optional at $249 *** Land only rates do not include the international flights but do include the intra-Egypt domestic flights. For detailed itineraries and further information: www.jordanhotdeal.com click Jordan and Egypt Tour.
Location
Value
Luxury
Amman
San Rock Hotel
Le Meridien
Jordan with Egypt Nile Package Seasononality Season Value Luxury
Petra Palace
Beit Zaman
Nov to Dec 11
Tour Rate
Single Suppl.
Petra Category Value Luxury
$999 $1,490*
Land only deduct***
$4,149
$750
Jan 4 to 31
$4,048
$4,349
$800
Add $349
Feb 1 to Mar 31
$4,148
$4,449
$850
Add $549
Apr / May / Sep / Oct Jun/Jul/Aug Dec 12 to Jan 3
$4,349
$4,649
$950
$4,848
$5,149
$1,349
ALL RATES ARE LAND ONLY PER PERSON IN DOUBLE OR TRIPLE OCCUPANCY. AIR FARE $700 TO $1400 AVAILABLE FROM JFK AND OTHER U.S GATEWAYS BASED ON SEASONALITY. OPTIONAL DAILY LUNCH AT SELECT RESTAURANTS WHILE TOURING $180 PER PERSON. * $200 SEASONAL SUPPLEMENT APPLY MARCH 01 - JUNE 01, SEPTEMBER 01- NOVEMBER 31, DECEMBER 20 - JANUARY 08.
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$3,849
SINGLE ROOM/CABIN SUPPLEMENT: VALUE $949 LUXURY $1,149
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS TOUR 15 Days • Jordan, Lebanon & Syria • From $3,999 Including Airfare Departures Every Saturday to December 2010
Tour Features • • • • • • • •
Round Trip Air Tickets from JFK on Royal Jordanian Airlines 13 Nights Deluxe or Superior First class hotels Breakfast Daily Guided Tours of Amman, Petra, Dead Sea, Jerash, Damascus, Palmyrra, Baalbeck, Byblos and Beirut Private Driver and guide while touring in Syria and Lebanon Luggage handling and service charges SLT guaranteed tour performance warranty SLT $1 Million Liability Insurance Coverage
Day 01 - 08 (Sat - Sat) Royal Tour of Jordan Itinerary details on Page 2. Day 09 (Sun) Amman / Damascus Morning free in Amman. Late afternoon transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for your short flight to Damascus. Upon arrival in Damascus you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. (B) Day 10 (Mon) Damascus Our full day tour of Syria’s capital and the world’s oldest continuously inhabited city, includes visits to the Damascus University, National Museum, the Citadel, Bazaars, Adlia, Zahirieh schools, Mausoleum of Saladin, Umayyad Mosque, Azem Palace, Street called Straight, House of Ananias, and St. Paul’s Window and Cathedral. Overnight in Damascus. (B,L) Day 11 (Tue) Palmyra This morning we leave for Palmyra, one of the most important archeological sites in Syria. It was an oasis city on the northern edge of the Syrian desert. Under the rule of Queen Zenobia in 266 AD, Palmyra became an important power even conquering Persia and Egypt. When Palmyra rebelled to Roman Allegiance in 272 AD the Roman Aurelien sacked the city and placed Queen Zenobia, hands bound in chains of gold, at the head of his triumphal procession. Today’s visit includes the Great Colonnade, the Temple of Bel, the Theater, the Agora and Tetrapylon, the Funerary Towers and the Museum. Overnight in Damascus. (B,L) Day 12 (Wed) Baalbeck / Aanjar / Beirut After breakfast, leave Damascus to Lebanon. Visit Baalbeck, exploring the wonders of this ancient city, the imposing Temples of Jupiter, Bachus and Venus in Baalbeck. Baalbeck's awe-inspiring temples and city ruins are among the largest and finest examples of Roman architecture in the world, from the grandeur of the columned temples to the intricately carved stonework, and the sheer size of the stones used to construct the temples. Then visit Ksara caves and the natural wine cellar with-wine tasting, built by the Jesuits in 1857. Continue after lunch to visit Aanjar most notable for its graceful stone arches and wide arcades, the ruins of Aanjar offers a unique opportunity to step foot upon an ancient Islamic trading hub connecting Damascus to the Mediterranean Sea. Continue on to Beirut. (B,L) Baalbeck, Lebanon
Palmyra, Syria Day 13 (Thu) Beirut / Byblos /Jeita Grotto We leave this morning for a full day tour in Beirut, visit the Banking Center, the American University, the National Museum, and the War Memorial Inscriptions at Dog River. Continue to visit the Phoenician City of Byblos, Ancient Crossroads of the Mediterranean. Jbail (Byblos) is a true microcosm of the civilizations that have populated Lebanon over the centuries. Believed to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. After lunch visit Jeita Grotto, elected as one of the seven wonders in nature. This compound of crystallized caves located in the Valley of Nahr al-Kalb (Dog River). The grotto is made up of two limestone caves, upper galleries and a lower cave through which a 6230 m long river runs. Sail underground lake by boat and experience the sound and light show in the caverns. After a stop at Harissa, erected in 1908, the gigantic bronze statue of the Virgin Mary was inaugurated by the Maronite Patriarch Hoayek to mark the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Conception Doctrine. Return to hotel in Beirut. (B,L) Day 14 (Fri) Beirut Day at leisure in this cosmopolitan city often called “Paris of the East”. For late night activities, try your luck at the Casino du Liban or "see and be seen" at one of Beirut's many happening nightclubs. Optional evening visit to the World Class and Flokloric Show at Casino Du Liban. $100 with RT transfers. Day 15 (Sat) Beirut / Amman / JFK Transfer to Beirut airport in time for your flight to JFK via Amman. (B)
Safir Heliopolitan, Beirut
Category
Rates*
Single Suppl.
Land Only*
Fir st Cl a ss D el u x e
$3,999
$799
$2,899
$4,999
$1,299
$3,799
AIRFARE SEASONAL SUPPLEMENTS: SHOULDER SEASON: $150: MAY 1 - MAY 31 AUG 01- AUG 31, DEC 11 - DEC 22, DEC 25 - DEC 31 PEAK SEASON: $450: JUNE 01 - JULY 31 *SEASONAL TOUR/HOTEL SUPPLEMENT APPLY: $100: MARCH 01 - JUNE 01, SEPTEMBER 01-NOVEMBER 31, DECEMBER 20 - JANUARY 08 MINIMUM 2 PASSENGERS REQUIRED FOR THIS TOUR. ALL RATES ARE PER PERSON IN DOUBLE OR TRIPLE OCCUPANCY. RATES ARE SUBJECT TO AIRPORT TAXES AND SEPT. 11 SECURITY FEES (OF $2.50 PER SEGMENT, NOT EXCEEDING $10 TOTAL), WHICH CAN BE IN THE RANGE OF $118 TO $198 PER PERSON. OTHER GATEWAYS AVAILABLE, PLEASE CALL FOR ADD ON RATES.
HOTELS USED OR SIMILAR ON ALL FEATURED PROGRAMS. HOTEL LOCATION
FIRST CLASS
AMMAN, JORDAN
SAN ROCK HOTEL
LE MERIDIEN
DELUXE
PETRA, JORDAN
PETRA PALACE
BEIT ZAMAN
DAMASCUS, SYRIA
CARLTON
BEIRUT, LEBANON
LANCASTER
SAFIR HELIOPOLITAN
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL
PARK HOTEL
KING SOLOMON
CHAM PALACE
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MIDDLE EAST EXPLORER TOUR 15 Days • Lebanon, Syria, Jordan & Israel • From $4,599 Including Airfare Departures Every Thursday to December 2010 Day 01 (Thur) JFK / Beirut Evening departure from the U.S. to Beirut by wide-body jet via Amman, Jordan. Day 02 (Fri) Beirut Upon arrival you will be met at the airport by our representative, assisted through customs and formalities, and escorted to the Deluxe Le Meridien Hotel or First Class Lancaster Hotel. Day 03 (Sat) Beirut / Jeita Grotto / Byblos We leave this morning for a full day tour in Beirut, visit the Banking Center, the American University, the National Museum, and the War Memorial Inscriptions at Dog River. Continue to visit the Phoenician City of Byblos, Ancient Crossroads of the Mediterranean. Jbail (Byblos) is a true microcosm of the civilizations that have populated Lebanon over the centuries. Believed to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. After lunch visit Jeita Grotto, a compound of crystallized caves located in the Valley of Nahr al-Kalb (Dog River). This grotto is made up of two limestone caves, upper galleries and a lower cave through which a 6230 m long river runs. Sail underground lake by boat and experience the sound and light show in the caverns. After a stop at Harissa, erected in 1908, the gigantic bronze statue of the Virgin Mary was inaugurated by the Maronite Patriarch Hoayek to mark the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Conception Doctrine. Return to hotel in Beirut. (B,L) Day 04 (Sun) Baalbeck /Aanjar After breakfast, visit Baalbeck, exploring the wonders of this ancient city, the imposing Temples of Jupiter, Bachus and Venus in Baalbeck. Baalbeck's awe-inspiring temples and city ruins are among the largest and finest examples of Roman architecture in the world, from the grandeur of the columned temples to the intricately carved stonework, and the sheer size of the stones used to construct the temples. Visit Aanjar most notable for its graceful stone arches and wide arcades. Continue to Damascus check in to hotel. (B,L) Day 05 (Mon) Damascus Our full day tour of Syria’s capital and the world’s oldest continuously inhabited city, includes visits to the Damascus University, National Museum, the Citadel, Bazaars, Adlia, Zahirieh schools, Mausoleum of Saladin, Umayyad Mosque, Azem Palace, Street called Straight, House of Ananias, and St. Paul’s Window and Cathedral. Overnight in Damascus. (B,L) Day 06 (Tue) Palmyra / Damascus This morning we leave for Palmyra, one of the most important archeological sites in Syria. It was an oasis city on the northern edge of the Syrian desert. Under the rule of Queen Zenobia in 266 AD, Palmyra became an important power even conquering Persia and Egypt. When Palmyra rebelled to Roman Allegiance in 272 AD the Roman Aurelien sacked the city and placed Queen Zenobia, hands bound in chains of gold, at the head of his triumphal procession. Today’s visit includes the Great Colonnade, the Temple of Bel, the Theater, the Agora and Tetrapylon, the Funerary Towers and the Museum. (B,L) Day 07 (Wed) Jerash / Ajlun / Amman Depart Damasus to the city of Jerash, Jordan. You will be met by your Jordanian host and guide to visit Jerash part of the Decapolis, referred to as the "Pompeii of the Middle East” for its unique state of preservation. Afterward proceed to Ajlun to see the Saracen castle noted for its outstanding architecture. Late afternoon transfer to select hotel in Amman for overnight. (B) HOTELS USED FOR THIS PROGRAM ARE LISTED ON PAGE 3. TERMS and CONDITIONS
Rates, Reservations, Payments: All rates listed in this brochure are subject to change. A non-refundable $200 per person deposit is required at time of booking. Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure. In certain cases if airline ticketing deadlines make it necessary additional deposits to cover airfare may be required. Documentation: A valid passport is required of U.S. citizens for travel. Revision Fees: Once a reservation is under deposit, any changes are subject to a non-refundable $50 fee per transaction. Visas Requirements: Visas are required of US citizens to travel to Egypt, Syria, Lebanon and Jordan. Visas are payable upon arrival. (visa fee is aprox. $20). Optional Travel and Trip Interruption Insurance: Sunny Land recommends each client purchase an Optional Travel and Trip Interruption insurance, available at $150 per person. Luggage is at owner’s risk unless insured. Cancellation: Cancellation within 60 days of departure date will be subject to a minimum of 50% of tour price. No refunds can be given for cancellation within 30 days of departure date. Unused tour features are neither refundable nor exchangeable once the tour is in progress. In the event of urgent cancellation contact Sunny Land at 1-800-783-7839 or email tours@sunnylandtours.com Nile Cruises: Outside stateroom cabins. All shore excursions are optional. Single cabin occupancy on board cruise ships is included in single supplement. Tipping: All gratuities and handling charges to hotel staff, porters, chambermaids and waiters are included. Tipping on board cruise ships is $35, and must be paid upon arrival. The services of competent local guides, drivers, and hosts are provided on all tours. Tipping for the guides and drivers at your discretion we recommend $3 per person per day of service. Not included: Tour prices do not include items not specified above: passports, meals not included in tour, airport and Port taxes, tips, laundry, mineral water, excess baggage, and items of purely personal nature. Responsibility and Liability: Sunny Land Tours, Inc, in operating these land arrangements is responsible to the tour participants for supplying the services and accommodations offered to the participants as stated in the brochure. Sunny Land Tours, Inc., as tour operator, disclaims all liability for loss, damage or injury sustained in connection with services and accommodations provided by railroads, bus operators, local sightseeing companies, tour operators, steamship companies, airlines, hotels and lodging facilities, all operating under the laws of the country in which these services are provided. Luggage is at owner’s risk unless insured. The right to alter any land tour arrangement is reserved. Round trip transatlantic flights by any IATA carrier, which cannot be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board their aircraft. Cruise tickets when issued, constitute the sole contract between the carrier and the passenger. The carriers concerned are not in any event responsible for any act, omission or event, occurring during the time passengers are not aboard their plane, vessels or other conveyances. For complete terms and conditions visit www.JordanHotDeal.com
Day 08 ( Thur) Madaba / Mt. Nebo / Kerak / Petra Depart to Petra, Visit the Mosaic Church at Madaba, the alleged burial site of Moses on Mt. Nebo overlooking the Dead Sea, and the Crusader Castle at Kerak,. Overnight in Petra. (B) Day 9 (Fri) Petra Our whole day is devoted exploring this Nabatean City including the Treasury carved in from Solid Red Rose Rock. (B) Day 10 (Sat) Petra / Wadi Rum / Amman We leave Petra to visit the moon shape sandscape at Wadi Rum and photo-op with Bedouin guides, if time permits we visit Aqaba before returning to Amman for overnight. (B) Day 11 (Sun) Amman / Jerusalem Morning bid farewell to this ancient city as you are escorted to Amman Airport in time for your flight to Tel Aviv, transfer to the the Holy City of Jerusalem. (B) Day 12 (Mon) Jerusalem / Bethlehem Full day tour of Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Enter the Old City and walk through the Armenian and Jewish quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road. See the Jewish Wailing Wall, the Kotel, and continue to the Christian Quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Continue to Bethlehem for an overview of Shepherd’s field. Drive through Rachel’s tomb to visit the Church of Nativity and Manger’s square. (B) Day 13 (Tue) Massada Today visit Massada and the lowest place on earth: the Dead Sea. Ascend by cable car and tour the mountain fortress built by King Herod, where the Zealots made their last stand against the Romans. Visit the remains of the walls, palaces, synagogue, water cisterns, mosaic floors, roman baths and other findings. Descend by cable car and enjoy free time to swim and float in the Dead Sea. (B) Day 14 (Wed) Galilee / Nazareth Enjoy the outstanding landscape of the Lower Galilee to Nazareth. Visit the Church of Annunciation and the Church of St. Joseph. Visit Capernaum, Tiberias and Galilee. Overnight Jerusalem. (B) Day 15 (Thur) Jerusalem / Amman / JFK Transfer via Allenby Bridge to Amman airport for your flight back to JFK. (B)
Category Fi r st Cl a ss D el u x e
Rates* $4,599 $5,799
Single Suppl. $799 $1,299
Land Only* $3,499 $4,599
AIRFARE SEASONAL SUPPLEMENTS: SHOULDER SEASON: $150: MAY 1 - MAY 31 AUG 01- AUG 31, DEC 11 - DEC 22, DEC 25 - DEC 31 PEAK SEASON: $450: JUNE 01 - JULY 31 *SEASONAL TOUR/HOTEL SUPPLEMENT APPLY: $100: MARCH 01 - JUNE 01, SEPTEMBER 01-NOVEMBER 31, DECEMBER 20 - JANUARY 08 MINIMUM 2 PASSENGERS REQUIRED FOR THIS TOUR. ALL RATES ARE PER PERSON IN DOUBLE OR TRIPLE OCCUPANCY. RATES ARE SUBJECT TO AIRPORT TAXES AND SEPT. 11 SECURITY FEES (OF $2.50 PER SEGMENT, NOT EXCEEDING $10 TOTAL), WHICH CAN BE IN THE RANGE OF $118 TO $198 PER PERSON. OTHER GATEWAYS AVAILABLE, PLEASE CALL FOR ADD ON RATES.
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