Egypt, Middle East & Africa 2023/24

Welcome

With Scenic, it’s more than an escorted tour...

Setting the benchmark in handcrafted land journeys for over 37 years, we are proud to continuously place you, our guest, at the heart of everything we do. You are invited to seamlessly explore Egypt, the Middle East and Africa’s natural and ancient wonders while enjoying a curated selection of iconic hotel stays and exclusive experiences.

Be immersed in once-in-a-lifetime Scenic Enrich moments for a true insight into the culture of these nations. Personalise your journey by choosing from a range of carefully curated Scenic Freechoice activities, from museums to wineries and temples.

Your dedicated Scenic Tour Director is on hand to ensure you’ll experience the very best your destination has to offer, so you can simply relax and enjoy each day’s awe-inspiring discoveries.

It’s more than the finest accommodation. It’s spectacular locations and signature creature comforts.

It’s more than daily sightseeing excursions. It’s exclusively curated once-in-a-lifetime captivating Scenic Enrich moments.

It’s more than gourmet dining and beverages. It’s a culinary celebration through authentic local and global cuisine.

It’s more than flexible touring. It’s days spent broadening your horizons through included Scenic Freechoice excursions.

It’s more than transporting you from point A to point B. It’s seamless travel, arriving refreshed from the ease of your journey, ready to explore.

It’s more than small group travel. It’s unparalleled access at a comfortable pace as you create lasting connections with like-minded companions.

With Scenic, it’s more than an escorted tour. It’s a handcrafted land journey in a class of its own.

Join us in 2023 or 2024 and let Egypt, the Middle East and Africa’s ancient history, natural beauty and traditions capture your sense of wonder.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR HEALTH AND SAFETY

We are members of ABTA and ATOL and are committed to delivering the highest standards. The Scenic Global Management Team and Journey Designers are working with all suppliers and government health agencies to implement a full range of measures for the health and safety of our valued guests. We will ensure compliance with strict industry protocols, for further information on these policies, please CLICK HERE

DISCOVER

Step back in time to the cradle of civilisation and explore the Land of the Pharaohs with its colourful hieroglyphics and 4,500-year-old pyramids.

Stand in awe before the staggering natural and ancient wonders of the Kingdom of Jordan. Embark on a journey through Israel, where rich culture and history are at every turn, or traverse the landscapes of the African continent, witnessing wildlife like never before.

Explore, discover and dream where it all began.

Egypt

Discover countless treasures, from the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel to the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, and step back into the wonder of the ancient world.

Jordan

From the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth, to the rose-coloured canyons of Petra and the desertscapes of Wadi Rum, each day promises a new dawn of discovery.

Israel

Explore Israel’s sanctified monuments, vibrant beaches and culinary scene. This is a land so wonderfully complex, seldom has a traveller returned unchanged.

South Africa & Victoria Falls

With its wealth of wildlife and sophisticated infrastructure, South Africa occupies a truly unique position on the continent. Discover beautiful Cape Town, before tracking the Big Five in Kruger National Park and standing in awe before majestic Victoria Falls.

Kenya & Tanzania

Kenya and Tanzania will make your safari dreams come to life. Witness one of nature’s greatest spectacles, the Great Migration, and feel the ground thundering underfoot. Marvel at the diversity of wildlife in the game parks, the lakes painted pink with flamingos, and gaze at the snow-capped peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain.

Sea of Galilee

Dead Sea

El Alamein

Tel Aviv

Jerusalem

Israel

Giza Cairo

Soma Bay

EGYPT Luxor

Nile Cruise

Abu Simbel

Amman

Jordan

Petra

Wadi Rum

Red Sea

Aswan

AFRICA

Victoria Falls

SOUTH AFRICA

Cape Town Oudtshoorn

Cape Point

Kenya

Lake Nakuru National Park

Mt Kenya

Masai Mara National Reserve Nairobi

Serengeti National Park

Amboseli National Park

Zimbabwe

Hwange National Park

Rovos Rail

Ngorongoro Crater

Tanzania

Johannesburg

Blyde River Canyon

Pretoria

Kruger National Park

eSwatini

Hluhluwe

Ghost Mountain Durban

Port Elizabeth

Knysna

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The Sphinx, Egypt

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TRAVEL WITH CONFIDENCE

When you choose a land journey with Scenic, you can rest assured that your health, safety and wellbeing is our number one priority.

We are members of ABTA and ATOL and are committed to delivering the highest standards for our guests. The Scenic global management team and Journey Designers are working closely with all suppliers and government health agencies to implement a full range of measures for the health and safety of our valued guests. Across our program of land journeys, we ensure compliance with strict industry protocols.

For further information, please visit scenic.co.uk/touringassurance

ABTA & ATOL Reassurance

We work closely with the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) and hold an ATOL (Air Travel Organiser’s Licence) to give you the confidence you need when making a booking, and assure you financial peace of mind.

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THE SCENIC DIFFERENCE

With Scenic it’s more than an escorted tour, it’s a 5-star handcrafted land journey in a class of its own. We’ve combined the ease of luxury travel with a selection of experiences that offer you a true insight into the culture, landscape and history of Egypt, the Middle East & Africa.

Featuring the very best inclusions and a host of memorable moments, our expert staff, from Tour Directors to local guides, will go above and beyond to make your experience unforgettable.

Wherever you go, it’s more than flexible touring, it’s days spent broadening your horizons through Scenic Freechoice experiences and activities – and of course, they’re all included. From your boutique cruise along the Nile River, luxury accommodation and dining options, to transfers and even tipping, each Scenic handcrafted land journey delivers excellence on every level.

A Citadel Hill, Amman, Jordan B Sofitel Legend Old Cataract, Aswan, Egypt C Traditional Bedouin coffee, Jordan

Scenic Tour Directors

Being a Scenic Tour Director is not just a job, it’s a lifetime passion. Your Tour Director’s role is to manage each element of your journey and make sure it exceeds your every expectation, so that you see everything listed in your itinerary at an enjoyable pace.

Scenic Enrich

Our expert Journey Designers have handpicked a range of unique and unforgettable experiences that will be among the highlights of your journey. From delving deeper into the cultural landscape of Tel Aviv during a traditional afternoon tea, to gaining a unique insight into tribal life in Zimbabwe, you will encounter the Egypt, Middle East and Africa of your imagination.

Scenic Freechoice

Your included Scenic Freechoice activities are designed to give you a range of exceptional experiences that allow you to personalise your journey, at a pace that suits you. From history to culture, cuisine to nature, there’s a wealth of options at a relaxed or active pace.

Iconic Hotels

Our hotels are selected on more than just reputation, but on a combination of location, character and ambience to ensure that your stay is reflective of your destination and provides an immersive experience. From Egypt’s legendary historic palace hotels to ‘Martian’ geodomes in the Jordanian desert, when it comes to accommodation you’ll discover a range of properties that will make your journey extra special.

Cruising the Nile River

Cruise through the heart of Egypt in style on board the exclusively chartered Sanctuary Sun Boat III. You can look forward to visiting Egypt’s ancient wonders and lesser known temples whilst enjoying on board fine dining with a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and luxury facilities.

The Nth Degree

When you travel with Scenic, everything is taken care of, including flights, transfers and tipping. All transport is of the highest standard. Complementing your Scenic Tour Director, we use local guides as we believe nobody knows an area like someone who lives there. Our handcrafted journeys will reveal to you the highlights and the hidden gems of the destinations you visit.

The Scenic team create unique and luxurious explorations across the world, with our guests at the heart of every decision we make.

5-STAR LUXURY INCLUSIONS

Return flights from a selection of UK airports

Fully escorted smaller group journeys with a maximum of 34 guests in the Middle East and 30 in Africa

Scenic Enrich – unforgettable and exclusive once-in-a-lifetime experiences

Scenic Freechoice – a choice of activities throughout your journey

Scenic Sunset Drinks – exclusive hosted evening drinks in memorable locations

Scenic Special Stays – iconic hotels remarkable for their location, character and heritage

Private chartered Nile cruise on board the luxury Sanctuary Sun Boat III

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages with lunch and dinner during your Nile cruise

Exclusive shore excursions during your Nile cruise

Handpicked Tour Directors, Egyptologists, safari guides and local guides

Local offices in the Middle East

All internal flights

Personal audio headsets for commentary in Egypt

A Scenic representative to assist you on your arrival and departure

Return airport transfers

Health and Safety policies – hotels and experiences are selected for your wellbeing

And of course, all tipping and gratuities

With Scenic it’s more than an escorted tour, it’s a handcrafted land journey in a class of its own.

With Scenic the perks and privileges come included. Enjoy a full range of luxurious benefits that will enhance your experience throughout your journey.

Scenic Enrich

Our Scenic Enrich encounters take you behind the scenes to enjoy private access and special moments you will treasure forever.

Scenic Sunset Drinks are exclusive hosted drinks in memorable locations to celebrate the wonders of your journey. Toast to the start of your Egypt sojourn by gazing at the Great Pyramids and witness the vivid and dramatic colours of the desert at sunset in Jordan’s Wadi Rum. Be treated to a special cruise down the Zambezi River and watch the wildlife on the banks, drink in hand, just upstream from Victoria Falls. These are moments to treasure forever.

Scenic Sunset Drinks

A Bush breakfast, Maasai Mara

B Maasai warriors, Kenya

C Chobe National Park, Botswana

D Traditional Arabic coffee

E 9 Pyramids Lounge, Giza, Egypt

Scenic Enrich experiences are likely to be the most unforgettable moments of your journey. They’ll enrich your understanding of the incredible places, cultures and histories you’ll encounter.

Egypt & The Middle East

Connect with a local family in Tel Aviv. Listen to their personal stories on the joys and complexities of living in a city with strong connections to differing religious faiths. Savour a delicious meal in Giza with the last remaining Seventh Wonder as your backdrop, an unforgettable view of the Pyramids of Giza fit for a pharaoh.

Enjoy an unforgettable gourmet experience based on a traditional Jewish dinner at an elegant home in Jerusalem. Witness the revered sites of the Old City through a unique dual narrative experience with your two tour guides – one Jewish Israeli and one Palestinian - for a holistic perspective on the past, present and future of Jerusalem.

Africa

Enjoy a truly moving visit to the Lake Nakuru Orphanage in Kenya, enjoy enriching encounters with traditional Maasai and Zulu villages and two of the region’s most distinctive warrior tribes, and gain unique insights into their traditional life and culture.

Experience dining African-style, with an authentic bush breakfast out in the open plains of the magnificent Maasai Mara, and a Boma Dinner under a starlit sky at Kruger National Park, with the sounds of African wildlife close by.

These are just some of the unique experiences that will make your journey truly unforgettable.

Scenic Freechoice

Whether you’re interested in tasting local fare, experiencing unique local culture or learning about the region’s multifaceted history, our comprehensive range of Scenic Freechoice activities offers something for everyone.

Egypt & the Middle East

Explore the vibrant markets of Jerusalem, choose to explore the oldest pyramids in the world in Egypt or even discover the underwater wonders of the Red Sea in Jordan.

Taste the local grape at boutique winery in Jerusalem, and discover the Jordanian Royal Families’ private car collection.

Africa

Whether you’d like to tour South Africa’s vineyards and townships, walk in Nelson Mandela’s illustrious footsteps or follow the tracks of an impala, Scenic Freechoice offers you a huge variety of activities.

From a Harley Davidson™ ride to walking safaris, Africa offers such a wealth of attractions that you’re bound to find something that interests you.

Each guest is different, so we appreciate that you may want to move at your own pace. Perhaps you’ll want to follow a busy day with one at a more relaxed tempo, or you may wish to truly unwind throughout. We’ve divided our extensive list of Scenic Freechoice activities into active, moderate and relaxed pace so you can choose those which best suit your requirements and interests.

Active – For the more adventurous, keen to explore further afield or take part in more energetic excursions.

Moderate – A comfortable walking pace at which you can easily discover a beautiful city or marketplace.

Relaxed – A slower pace to enjoy a museum visit or wine tasting tour.

Visit a Nubian Village

Guests’ Pick

EGYPT Cairo

Coptic Cairo

On your visit to Old Cairo, settled as early as the 6th century BC, you will enter the Coptic Museum, visit the Hanging Church, said to be the oldest Christian church in Egypt, and see the remains of the Fortress of Babylon.

Tour of Citadel Hill & Roman Theatre NEW

Enjoy a tour of Amman Citadel located high on a hill with sweeping views of the city below. Visit the ruins of Hercules temple and Umayyad Palace. Then explore the Roman Amphitheatre which is considered one of the largest in the Middle East.

ISRAEL Jerusalem

Islamic Cairo

Discover the core of medieval Cairo, a bustling centre of worship, trade and shopping. Your easy walking tour includes Salah el Din’s Citadel and Mohammed Ali’s Mosque.

Aswan

Nubian Museum NEW

Explore the Nubian Museum dedicated to Nubian culture and civilisation, showcasing a history that can be traced from at least 2000 B.C.

Visit a Nubian Village

Gain a unique insight into one of the oldest civilisations on Earth, the Nubians. Walk through the village with your Nubian guide and visit a private home to learn about life on the Nile.

Kalabsha Temple

Visit the beautiful but often overlooked Kalabsha Temple on the shores of Lake Nasser. View the pylon, court, hall and sanctuary and the richly carved reliefs.

JORDAN Amman

Royal Automobile Museum

View the extensive private collection of the Royal Family. Discover at leisure King Hussein’s personal collection of over 70 classic cars and motorbikes. Ranging from the pre 1950s to the modern sports cars of today, this rare collection will delight any car enthusiast. These cars capture moments in history with the collection boasting the royal blue Lincoln Capri that led Hussein to his coronation and a replica of a 1915 Rolls Royce that once belonged to Lawrence of Arabia.

Jordan Wine Heritage

Experience Jordan’s wine heritage and discover the handpicked grape varieties produced from one of the most distinctive terroir in the world, the basalt desert of Jordan. Included on this wine tasting experience are Classic, Reserve & Limited Edition Wines.

Yad Vashem

Discover the stories and survivor testimonies at Yad Vashem – the Holocaust Memorial with a specialist historian. Explore the galleries dedicated to the victims of one of the most devastating periods in history. See exhibits including a copy of Schindler’s List and the Auschwitz Album; watch survivor testimonies and view the memorials in the Hall of Names.

Machane Yehuda Market Tour

Become acquainted with the market through the eyes of a local. Encounter the flavours and people who make this place special. At every stop you will hear the stories of the food and the cultures in which the cuisine was developed.

Flam Winery

Israel has a long history of wine production dating back to the time of the Bible and continuing to modern day. Visit Flam Winery, a family run boutique winery located at the heart of the Judean Hills and indulge in a wine tasting experience served with artisanal cheese and breads.

SOUTH AFRICA

Cape Town

Township Tour

Discover the multicultural side of Cape Town on a half day township tour. Learn about township life first-hand as you interact with the locals. Visit Nyanga, Gugulethu and Khayelitscha, and leave with a greater understanding of how these townships contribute to the Rainbow nation.

KENYA

Nairobi - Mount Kenya

Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Travel to Ol Petaja Conservation Reserve and visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary established by the Kenya Wildlife Service and the Jane Goodall Institute.

Bird Walk

Explore over fifty bird species that make their home at Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club. You will search for our feathered friends and learn more about bird friendly habitats.

Golf

With a picturesque landscape, this nine hole, Par 3 manicured course is bisected by the Equator. Leisurely move from the Northern to Southern Hemisphere as you complete your game.

Maasai Mara National Reserve

African Cooking Class

Join the chefs at Sarova Mara Lodge for an African cooking class. Learn different East African recipes and traditions in this interactive session.

Walking Safari with Maasai

Discover the diverse flora and fauna at the camp. Learn about the intricate coexistence of nature and the Maasai people, how to read the writings and clues that nature imprints every day.

Scenic Freechoice Dining

KENYA

Nairobi

Carnivore Restaurant

The Carnivore Restaurant is the ultimate ‘Beast of a Feast’, famous for a wide variety of meat choices that are roasted on a traditional Maasai sword over a fire pit and carved at your table.

Café Maghreb

The Moroccan-style Café Maghreb at the Serena Hotel opens directly on to the pool terrace where al fresco seating is also available.

Cape Winelands Tour

Enjoy a guided tour of the beautiful Cape Winelands region with its stunning scenery and rolling vineyards. Tour Stellenbosch and selected vineyards, including a cellar tour sampling local wines and cheese.

Robben Island

Cruise to Robben Island, for a tour of the island, including the prison where Nelson Mandela was held captive during Apartheid.

Harley Davidson™ Ride

Take a scenic drive around Cape Town on the back of a Harley Davidson™.

SOUTH AFRICA Knysna

34 South

Situated right in the harbour, this deli/bar is always abuzz and specialises in seafood. It also serves some of the best wines in the Western Cape.

Dry Dock Food Co

This lagoon side restaurant is situated on the water’s edge offering a menu of fresh seafood, tempting salads and fusion cuisine.

Guests’ Pick

Islamic Cairo

Tour of Citadel Hill & Roman Theatre

Yad Vashem

Guests’ Pick

Guests’ Pick

Cape Winelands Tour

Scenic Freechoice

Scenic Hotels & Special Stays

Throughout your journey, you’ll stay in the most luxurious accommodation. Exceptional quality and service is integral to everything we do and our selection of handpicked hotels will ensure that your land journey is just that little bit more extraordinary.

There’s nothing like checking into a spectacular hotel where you can relax and recharge after a busy day. All our luxury properties have been specifically chosen to let you thoroughly enjoy each destination. We’ve also handpicked a selection of extra-special hotels, aptly named Scenic Special Stays, some of which are so iconic they have become destinations in their own right. These are hotels of outstanding quality and character, such as historical palaces with pinch-yourself views, from the Marriott Mena House in Giza, nestled in the shadows of the Pyramids, to the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract in Aswan, where you’ll enjoy sweeping views of the Nile, just like Agatha Christie did.

In Africa, appreciate the urban elegance of Cape Town’s Table Bay Hotel with incomparable views of the sea and the mountain, and The Michelangelo Hotel in Johannesburg’s trendy shopping district of Sandton. With top tier service and facilities, the wonder truly never ends at havens like these.

Scenic Special Stays

Look for this symbol on your itineraries for locations where you will experience these outstanding properties.

Since the days of the pharaohs, Egyptians have been cruising the Nile. Ensconced in luxury, glide gently down the river and gaze at the wonders of ancient Egypt.

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A H. Carter Lounge

B Friendly service

C Luxury Cabins

D Sanctuary Sun Boat III C

Scenic Cruising

Enjoy every minute of the fascinating scenery as you cruise the majestic Nile on board the luxury Sanctuary Sun Boat III, our exclusive private charter. Catering to just 34 guests, every suite is tastefully appointed and features a window to the world.

Luxury awaits on board your recently refurbished boutique Nile river cruiser. Modelled on the opulent era of the 20s and 30s, style and refinement are reflected throughout. The spacious cabins are elegantly furnished and oversized picture windows ensure you won’t miss a minute of the passing scenery. All suites have a minibar, safe deposit box and satellite LCD television, along with individually-controlled air-conditioning.

Indulge in one of the elegant Presidential Suites situated at the front of the Promenade Deck featuring a separate sitting area. The lavish Royal Suites also boast private balconies from which to witness your magnificent surrounds.

Your boutique ship evokes the heyday of Egypt’s past, with exquisite spaces, from the Copper Tray fine dining restaurant to the Sahara and H. Carter Lounge.

Relax on the Sun Deck next to the swimming pool or on the lower shaded deck as you watch life on the river pass by.

You’ll be treated to first-class dining with beverages included at lunch and dinner. Be entertained by whirling dervishes, and dress the part for a Galabeyya party.

Your tailormade cruise itinerary will take you from Luxor to Aswan or reverse, revealing the architectural marvels of the Valley of the Kings and lesser-known sights such as the Temple of Hathor at Dendera. Explore Egypt’s famous monuments with the resident Egyptologist and your Scenic Tour Director to assist throughout your cruise.

As you drift languorously past the ancient wonders along the shores of the Nile, there’ll be breathtaking monuments – and moments –around every bend.

Scenic Safari Lodges & Game Drives

Scenic makes every effort to ensure that you enjoy each moment of your time in the African bush. After all, one thing distinguishes a journey to Africa more than anything else – the wonder of going on safari.

A Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge, South Africa

B Impalas, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

C Lion, Kruger National Park, South Africa

D Thornybush Game Lodge, South Africa

Explore the exhilaration of finding yourself face to face with exotic wildlife. Africa is home to so many majestic beasts and you can witness them on safari with style and verve.

With Scenic, you’ll find the safari experience even more special with stays at game lodges that are limited to resident guests only. Indeed, many of these lodges are private concessions, so you can rest assured that your needs will be front and centre at all times.

Enjoy stays at the very finest lodges in some of Africa’s most sought after spots – such as the Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge in South Africa’s Kruger National Park and Thornybush Private Game Lodge, adjacent to the park.

For that authentic safari feel, stay in the luxury tented accommodation of the Sarova Mara camp in Kenya’s renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve and experience an exclusive bush breakfast out on the open plains among the wildlife.

When it comes to game excursions, you can look forward to open-top rides in specially modified Toyota Land Cruisers, allowing unrestricted game viewing and ideal photography opportunities. Go in search of lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant, reverently referred to as the ‘Big Five’.

Experienced game rangers are on hand throughout and there’s always something to captivate. You’ll also benefit from talented local trackers who are not only experts in the art of reading the African bush, they’re also adept at spotting a moment of wonder a mile off.

Scenic Travel Tailored to You

Seamless travel is integral to your journey, so we’ve made getting to and from your destination easy and comfortable. Thanks to our tailored travel arrangements, you’ll arrive feeling relaxed and ready for the adventure of a lifetime.

Airlines you can count on Flexibility and choice is key when it comes to travel arrangements, which is why we offer a selection of flights through a range of established airlines.

In our continued commitment to your experience, we only use the best airlines to ensure your journey is stress-free.

Fly from London Heathrow, or choose to depart from a choice of regional UK airports, including Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow, on all our itineraries.

Flights may be indirect, call for more details.

Upgrade your flight

Why not make your journey even more memorable by treating yourself to an upgrade? Contact us today to find out more.

Fly business class

Relax in an ultra-spacious cabin, enjoying superior in-flight entertainment options, delicious cuisine, and world-class hospitality. Your spacious seat transforms into a fully flat bed and combines enhanced personal space with luxurious comfort.

Additional cost, upgrade not included in tour price.

Internal Flights

We’ve scheduled internal flights so that you don’t have to endure lengthy drives or train journeys.

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EGYPT, JORDAN & ISRAEL

Uncover the treasures of ancient history and take in the impressive scenery of awe-inspiring Egypt. Let Jordan’s historic World Heritage sites and welcoming people captivate you and be immersed in Israel’s intriguing mix of cultures and centuries-old heritage. Enjoy a remarkable journey that will delight your every sense.

Hatshepsut Temple, Egypt

Ancient wonders

Step back in time as you visit World Heritage-listed temples and discover history through tombs, colourful hieroglyphics and mummies. The visit to the Valley of the Kings is a highlight.

Nile Cruise

Meander through the heart of Egypt on board the exclusively chartered Sanctuary Sun Boat III. Marvel at ancient wonders and reach lesser-known temples. Enjoy the nuances of life on the mighty Nile from your balcony.

Special Stays

Relish remarkable hotels notable for their location, character and heritage, such as the Marriott Mena House in Giza, nestled in the shadows of the Pyramids.

Scenic Enrich

Be immersed in Israel’s culture as you spend the afternoon at a local family home in the Ajami neighbourhood of Jaffa. Taste traditional Arabic coffee and delicacies whilst hearing their stories.

In the ancient lands of kings and queens, time seems to stop. As the legends of Egypt envelop you, you’ll be humbled, awed and enlightened. We’ll take you on a handcrafted, unique and remarkable journey, from the enigmatic Sphinx to the majestic Nile.

Cairo Treasures

Cairo’s treasures abound, from ancient wonders such as the world’s oldest pyramid to the earliest Coptic Christian monuments in the Old Town and bustling Islamic Cairo.

Tombs and Temples

Feast your eyes on the ancient cluster of sanctuaries and temples in Karnak and discover Esna Temple dedicated to Khnum, the ram-headed god of creation.

The mighty Nile

Watch the ancient wonders of the world’s longest river unfold as you float gently past, with visits to Dendera and the temples of Philae and Kom Ombo. In Aswan, the ‘Jewel of the Nile’, learn about the Nubians, one of the earliest civilisations on Earth.

Valley of the Kings

On the West Bank of Luxor, explore 500 years of New Kingdom history at the burial sites of Egypt’s great pharaohs. The celebrated discovery of the intact tomb of Tutankhamun is one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century.

Temples of Abu Simbel

Comprising the World Heritage-listed Great Temple of Ramses II and the smaller one to his wife Nefertari, the temples of Abu Simbel are among the most famous and spectacular in Egypt. In 1968, under threat from the rising waters due to the construction of the Aswan Dam, the temples were moved stone by stone to a higher location in one of history’s greatest feats of archaeological engineering.

A Hathor’s Temple, Dendera

B Tutankhamun

C Great Nile, Aswan

D Alexandria, Egypt B

Contrasts of Egypt & Jordan

23 Day Land Journey Cairo > Amman NEW Journey of discovery

Delight your adventurous spirit and curious mind on an indepth discovery of the treasures of Egypt and Jordan.

Explore the Mediterranean coast, stopping off in Alexandria and Rosetta, where the Rosetta Stone was found. Continue onwards to El Alamein, the site of one of World War II’s defining battles, and appreciate the magnificent pyramids and the legacy left by the pharaohs in Giza. Immerse yourself in life along the mighty Nile River, swim in the hypersaline water of the Dead Sea, discover the Mars-like landscape of the Wadi Rum desert, and marvel at the World Heritage-listed city of Petra.

Scenic Special Stay

Nestled in the shadows of the Great Pyramids of Giza, you will find the Marriott Mena House. This 5-star luxury hotel offers magnificent views from the comfort of your room. With deluxe interiors featuring exquisite antiques, handcrafted furniture and original works of art.

El Alamein War Cemetery

Luxor Temple, Egypt

Included Highlights:

Stay in all three of the iconic Palace hotels in Egypt for exclusive luxurious stays that will create memories for a lifetime

In Alexandria, visit the Catacombs, the Royal Jewellery Museum and the Bibliotheca

Alexandrina

Stay at the Luxotel Wadi Rum UFO and gaze at the star-filled desert sky, as you recline on your comfortable bed

In Jordan, discover the hidden secrets and architectural marvels of the ancient ghost city of Petra

Bedouin fabrics, Petra, Jordan

Contrasts of Egypt & Jordan

23 Day Itinerary Cairo > Amman

Day 1 UK > Cairo

Fly from the UK to Cairo, for an overnight stay at the Four Seasons First Residence.

Day 2

Alexandria

Board the air conditioned express train to Alexandria. Visit the Catacombs, the world’s largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock. Continue to the Royal Jewellery Museum, showcasing rare and exquisite pieces from the Muhammad Ali Dynasty, who ruled Egypt for nearly 150 years until 1952. Immerse yourself in the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a major library and cultural centre. Then, check into the Four Seasons San Stefano for a luxurious two-night stay, and join your Tour Director for a welcome dinner.

Meals: B.D

Day 3

Rosetta

Rosetta’s strategic location in the Nile Delta has made it the target of many invasions throughout history. Visit the Citadel of Qaitbay where the famous Rosetta Stone was discovered in 1799.

Meals: B.L

Day 4

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In the morning, explore the site of one of World War II’s defining battles, El Alamein, before returning to Giza (Cairo) for a two-night Special Stay at the Marriott Mena House. Sunset Drinks: Enjoy drinks and canapés as the sun sets over the magnificent pyramids.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 5

Giza

You’ll be in awe of the sheer magnitude of the pyramids and the great Sphinx. Prepare for an afternoon of historical discoveries at the Grand Egyptian Museum, including the artefacts recovered from Tutankhamun’s tomb and the Solar Boat.

Meals: B.L

Day 6

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Fly to Luxor and relax in the marvellous Sofitel Winter Palace, your Special Stay for two nights. This afternoon, enjoy some time at leisure to immerse yourself in this destination, steeped in history, romance and adventure.

Meals: B.D

Day 7

Luxor

Optional Hot Air Balloon Flight

Choose to add an optional hot air balloon flight for a fascinating bird’s-eye view of the ancient sites (additional cost, please book on tour). In the afternoon, visit the Valley of the Nobles. The tombs are embedded in the rock face and richly decorated with frescoes depicting the working lives of their inhabitants.

Meals: B.L

Day 8

Luxor > Nile Cruise

Embark on your luxurious private charter on board the boutique Sanctuary Sun Boat III. Discover the vast open-air temple complex of Karnak and walk through the impressive Hypostyle Hall. This afternoon, cross to the West Bank of the Nile and be astounded by the hieroglyphics adorning the tombs in the Valley of the Kings. See the impressive monument to Queen Hatshepsut.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 9

Nile Cruise

Travel to the temple complex of Dendera to admire the vibrant colours of the hieroglyphics adorning the roof of Hathor’s Temple, before returning to Luxor and the impressive Luxor temple.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 10

Nile Cruise

Cruise south where villages and majestic temples line the banks of the river. Visit Esna Temple, considered a special place among the holiest temples of ancient Egypt. Later, sail to Kom Ombo Temple dedicated to Sobek, the Crocodile God. This evening, enjoy a lively and colourful Galabeyya party of Egyptian delicacies, music and dancing.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 11

Nile Cruise

Continue south to charming Aswan, the home of the Nubian people. Discover the Osiris temple complex of Philae, before an afternoon felucca cruise on the Nile. This evening, enjoy a display of Nubian dancing and a farewell Gala Dinner.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 12

Nile Cruise > Aswan ft

Freechoice: Choose from a range of activities. Be immersed in luxury during your Special Stay at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract. Admire the sweeping views over the Nile and hear stories about the hotel’s famous guests, such as Agatha Christie, while enjoying pre-dinner drinks at The Terrace, before dinner at restaurant 1902.

Meals: B.D

Day 13

Aswan

Fly to Abu Simbel and visit one of Egypt’s most magnificent monuments, the enormous World Heritage-listed temples of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari, rescued from the rising waters of the Aswan Dam.

Meals: B.L

Day 14

Aswan > Cairo

Fly to bustling Cairo for your two-night stay. Discover the priceless antiquities in the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, including the crown jewel of the museum, the Royal Mummies’ Hall. The mummies of King Ramses II, Queen Hatshepsut and King Seti I can be found here.

Meals: B

Day 15

Cairo f

Freechoice: Discover Coptic Cairo, Historic Cairo or explore Roda Island. This evening, join your Tour Director for a farewell dinner.

Meals: B.D

Day 16

Cairo > Dead Sea ts

Fly to Amman, where you’ll travel to the Dead Sea and enjoy a two-night Special Stay at the luxurious Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea.

Sunset Drinks: Enjoy drinks and canapés as the sun sets over the magnificent Dead Sea.

Meals: B.D

Day 17

Dead Sea

Today, enjoy the facilities of your resort.

Meals: B

Day 18

Dead Sea > Wadi Rum st

View the memorial to Moses at Mount Nebo, then visit Madaba to discover the famous mosaic map of the Holy Land and the Madaba Institute for Mosaic Art and Restoration. Follow in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia as you discover the dramatic desert landscapes of Wadi Rum. You’ll feel like you have stepped onto Mars during your Special Stay in the unique geodesic dome pods of the Wadi Rum UFO Luxotel. Sunset Drinks: Witness the dramatic colours of the desert at sunset over a refreshing drink.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 19

Wadi Rum > Petra

Enjoy lunch at a Bedouin Camp before travelling to the Rose Red City of Petra for your two-night stay at the Mövenpick Resort Petra.

Meals: B.L

Day 20

Petra

Discover this magnificent World Heritage-listed city, the legacy of the Nabataeans who settled in southern Jordan more than 2,000 years ago. The impressive eastern entrance leads through a brilliantly coloured narrow gorge to the imposing Treasury, designed to impress.

Meals: B.D

Day 21

Petra

> Amman fe

Travel to the capital of the Kingdom of Jordan, Amman, where you’ll enjoy two nights at the Fairmont Amman. Enjoy a walk through the food and produce markets.

Freechoice: Choose from a range of activities.

Enrich: Tonight, enjoy an authentic local encounter, as you’re welcomed into a traditional Jordanian home for a home-hosted dining experience. You’ll learn about Jordanian culture and hospitality first-hand.

Meals: B.D

Day 22

Amman

Travel to Bethany Beyond the Jordan and see where Jesus is believed to have been baptised. Visit the Roman city of Jerash, inhabited since the Bronze Age, and explore the impressive ruins.

This evening, join your Tour Director for your farewell dinner.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 23 Amman > UK

Say farewell to new found friends as you transfer to Amman airport for your flight to the UK.

Meals: B

Luxury inclusions:

Fly from a choice of UK airports

Fully escorted small group land journey

All internal flights

Return airport transfers

This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the journey will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 104 to 109 for further information. 23

From 30 May 2023 our pricing, flight inclusions and itineraries have been updated.

For more details, please call 0808 258 9217

For full terms and conditions please visit scenic.co.uk/terms-and-conditions

Tomb interior, Valley of the Kings, Egypt

Essence of Egypt & Jordan

Ancient and natural wonders

Explore the incredible legacy of these two intriguing countries, from magnificent monuments immortalising the pharaohs in Egypt, to the footsteps of the Romans and Nabataeans in Jordan.

Delve into the wonders of Egypt and discover the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx at Giza before marvelling at the ancient temples, tombs and monuments of Luxor. Sail the Nile on a luxury cruise to Aswan and stand in awe before the extraordinary temples of Abu Simbel. Float in the hypersaline waters of the Dead Sea, discover the Jordanian capital of Amman, and witness the Mars-like desertscape of Wadi Rum, before marvelling at the World Heritage-listed city of Petra during a spine-tingling exploration of the incredible Treasury and ruins.

Scenic Special Stay

Offering direct access to the Dead Sea, famous for its ozone-rich air and mineral loaded seawater, the luxurious Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea Hotel is the ideal place to unwind and rejuvenate. Indulge in the hotels 5-star luxury spa that provides luxury experiences infused with Dead Sea rich minerals.

Valley of the Nobles

Petra, Jordan

21 Day Journey & Cruise Giza (Cairo) > Amman

Included Highlights:

Explore the ancient wonders of the cradle of civilisation while being ensconced in 5-star luxury

Witness the amazing temples of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari at Abu Simbel

Travel in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia as you discover the dramatic dessert landscapes of Wadi Rum

In Jordan, discover the hidden secrets and architectural marvels of the ancient ghost city of Petra

Sun Deck, Sanctuary Sun Boat III, Egypt

Essence of Egypt & Jordan

21 Day Itinerary Giza (Cairo) > Amman

Day 1

UK > Giza (Cairo)

t

Fly from the UK to Cairo. Your journey into wonder begins at Giza with a three-night Special Stay at the iconic Marriott Mena House Hotel. Soak up stunning views of the Great Pyramids right from your balcony.

Day 2

Giza

(Cairo) s

Sunset Drinks: Enjoy drinks and canapés as the sun sets over the magnificent pyramids.

Meals: B.D

Day 3

Giza

Explore the Pyramids then marvel at the Great Sphinx of Giza. Prepare for an afternoon of historical discoveries at the Grand Egyptian Museum including the artefacts recovered from Tutankhamun’s tomb.

Meals: B.L

Day 4

Giza > Luxor t

Fly to Luxor and relax in the beautiful gardens of the Sofitel Winter Palace, your Special Stay for the next two nights. Enjoy your afternoon at leisure.

Meals: B.D

Day 5

Luxor

Optional Hot Air Balloon Flight

Visit the Valley of the Nobles. The tombs are embedded in the rock face and richly decorated with frescoes depicting the working lives of their inhabitants.

Meals: B.L

Day 6

Luxor > Nile Cruise

Embark on your luxurious private charter on board the boutique Sanctuary Sun Boat III as you settle into your elegantly appointed cabin. Discover the vast open-air temple complex of Karnak and be awed by the enormity of the pillars as you walk through the impressive Hypostyle Hall. This afternoon, cross to the West Bank of the Nile and be astounded by the well-preserved, colourful hieroglyphics adorning the tombs in the Valley of the Kings. See the impressive monument to Queen Hatshepsut.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 7

Nile Cruise

Relax on the Sun Deck and catch a glimpse of daily life along the banks of the Nile. Cruise to the temple complex of Dendera to admire the vibrant colours of the hieroglyphics adorning the roof of Hathor’s Temple, before returning to Luxor to explore Luxor temple.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 8

Nile Cruise

Day 9

Nile Cruise

Continue south to charming Aswan, the home of the Nubian people. Discover the Osiris temple complex of Philae, before an afternoon felucca cruise on the Nile. This evening, enjoy a display of Nubian dancing and a farewell Gala Dinner.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 10

Nile Cruise >

Aswan tf

Freechoice: Visit a Nubian village, Kalabsha Temple or explore the Nubian Museum. Be ensconced in luxury during your Special Stay at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract. Discover the history of the hotel and follow in the footsteps of icons like Princess Diana, Winston Churchill and Agatha Christie as you enjoy pre-dinner drinks at The Terrace, before dining at restaurant 1902.

Meals: B.D

Day 11 Aswan

Fly to Abu Simbel and visit one of Egypt’s most magnificent monuments, the enormous World Heritage-listed temples of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari, rescued from the rising waters of the Aswan Dam.

Meals: B.L

Day 12

Aswan > Cairo

Day 13 Cairo f

Freechoice: Discover

Historic Cairo and the famed Museum of Islamic Art. Learn about Islamic calligraphy or explore Coptic Cairo and the Hanging Temple of Babylon. Alternatively, on Roda Island, visit one of the last remaining Nilometers and the Menial Palace Museum.

Meals: B.D

Day 14 Cairo > Amman tsS

Today, fly to Amman, where you’ll travel to the Dead Sea and enjoy a two-night Special Stay at the luxurious Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea. Sunset Drinks: Join your Tour Director and toast to the beginning of a wonderful journey.

Meals: B.D

Day 15 Dead Sea

Enjoy the facilities of your resort including direct access to the sea.

Meals: B

Day 16

Dead Sea > Wadi Rum st

Choose to add an optional hot air balloon flight for a fascinating bird’s-eye view of the ancient sites (additional cost, please book on tour).

Cruise south where villages and majestic temples line the banks of the river. Visit Esna Temple, considered a special place among the holiest temples of ancient Egypt. Later, sail to Kom Ombo Temple dedicated to Sobek, the Crocodile God. This evening, enjoy a lively and colourful Galabeyya party of Egyptian delicacies, music and dancing.

Meals: B.L.D

Fly to bustling Cairo for your two-night stay at the Four Seasons First Residence. Discover the priceless antiquities in the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, including the Royal Mummies’ Hall.

Meals: B

View the memorial to Moses at Mount Nebo, then visit Madaba to discover the famous mosaic map of the Holy Land and the Madaba Institute for Mosaic Art and Restoration. Follow in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia as you discover the dramatic desert landscapes of Wadi Rum. You’ll feel like you have stepped onto Mars during your Special Stay in the unique geodesic dome pods of the Wadi Rum UFO Luxotel.

Sunset Drinks: Witness the dramatic colours of the desert at sunset over a refreshing drink.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 17

Wadi Rum > Petra

Marvel at the vistas of ancient valleys and towering weathered sandstone mountains, before lunch at a Bedouin camp. Continue to the Rose Red City of Petra for your two-night stay at the Mövenpick Resort Petra.

Meals: B.L

Day 18

Petra

Discover this magnificent World Heritage-listed city, the legacy of the Nabataeans who settled in southern Jordan more than 2,000 years ago. The impressive eastern entrance leads through a brilliantly coloured narrow gorge to the imposing Treasury, designed to impress.

Meals: B.D

Day 19

Petra > Amman fe

Travel to Amman, where you’ll enjoy two nights at the Fairmont Amman. Enjoy a walk through the food and produce markets.

Freechoice: Take a tour of Citadel Hill & Roman Theatre or visit the Royal Automobile Museum or experience Jordan’s wine heritage.

Enrich: Tonight, enjoy an authentic local encounter, as you’re welcomed into a traditional Jordanian home for a home-hosted dining experience. You’ll learn about Jordanian culture and hospitality first-hand.

Meals: B.D

Day 20

Amman

Travel to Bethany Beyond the Jordan and see where Jesus is believed to have been baptised. Then, explore the ruins of the Roman city of Jerash. This evening, join your Tour Director for your farewell dinner.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 21

Amman > UK

Say farewell to new found friends as you transfer to Amman airport for your flight to the UK.

Meals: B

This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the journey will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 104 to 109 for further information.

Luxury inclusions:

Fly from a choice of UK airports

Fully escorted small group land journey

1 exclusive Scenic Enrich experience

Your choice of 9 Scenic Freechoice activities f

3 Scenic Sunset Drinks events s

5 memorable Scenic Special Stays t

42 meals – 19 breakfasts (B), 10 lunches (L) and 13 dinners (D)

Expert Scenic Tour Director, Egyptologist and knowledgeable

local guides

All internal flights

Return airport transfers

All tipping and gratuities

From 30 May 2023 our pricing, flight inclusions and itineraries have been updated.

For more details, please call 0808 258 9217

For full terms and conditions please visit scenic.co.uk/terms-and-conditions

Mosaic map of the Holy Land, Madaba, Jordan

Petra Palace, Jordan

Treasures of Egypt

14 Day Journey & Cruise (Giza) Cairo > Cairo

Ancient treasures

The explorer in you will rejoice over what is arguably the biggest concentration of ancient wonders in the world. Pyramids, tombs and temples – Egypt’s glorious past is yours to discover.

At Giza Plateau, gaze upon the marvels of the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx, then in Luxor, stand among ancient temples, tombs and monuments. Travel in the footsteps of the pharaohs on a luxury cruise along the Nile, Egypt’s lifeblood, and discover monumental temples before relaxing in iconic luxury at Aswan. Stand in awe before the extraordinary temples of Abu Simbel, relics of ancient times and a legacy to modern engineering feats, and uncover the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum the largest archaeological museum in the world.

Scenic Special Stay

Temple of Philae

The Sphinx, Giza

Follow in the footsteps of the explorers, archaeologists, writers, celebrities and even the Egyptian Royal Family as you stay at the legendary Sofitel Winter Palace in Luxor.

Included Highlights:

Relax in style during a luxurious Nile river cruise on board Sanctuary Sun Boat III

Witness the amazing temples of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari at Abu Simbel

At the palatial Marriott Mena House, enjoy beverages and canapés against the backdrop of the Great Pyramids of Giza at an exclusive Scenic Sunset Drinks event

Discover the priceless antiquities in the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

Treasures of Egypt

14 Day Itinerary (Giza) Cairo > Cairo

Day 1

UK > Giza (Cairo) t

Fly from the UK to Cairo. Your journey into wonder begins at Giza with a three night Special Stay at the iconic Marriott Mena House Hotel. You’ll be able to soak up stunning views of the Great Pyramids right from your balcony.

Day 2

Giza (Cairo) s

Sunset Drinks: Enjoy drinks and canapés as the sun sets over the magnificent pyramids.

Meals: B. D

Day 3

Giza

Be awed by the sheer magnitude of the pyramids before marvelling at the 20 metre limestone monolith of the Sphinx. Prepare for an afternoon of historical discoveries at the Grand Egyptian Museum including the artefacts recovered from Tutankhamun’s tomb. Gaze in wonder at the Solar Boat, a restored cedar wood barge dating back to 2,500 BC found buried near the Great Pyramid of Khufu.

Meals: B.L

Day 4

Giza > Luxor t

Fly to Luxor and relax in the beautiful gardens of the Sofitel Winter Palace, your Special Stay for two nights. This afternoon, enjoy some time at leisure to bask in an atmosphere steeped in history, romance and adventure.

Meals: B.D

Day 5 Luxor

Optional Hot Air Balloon Flight

Choose to add an optional hot air balloon flight for a fascinating bird’s-eye view of the ancient sites (additional cost, please book on tour). Afternoon visit to the Valley of the Queens and the impressive monument to Queen Hatshepsut with its three massive terraces rising above the desert floor and into the cliffs.

Meals: B.L

Day 6

Luxor > Nile Cruise Embark on your luxurious private charter on board the boutique Sanctuary Sun Boat III as you settle into your elegantly appointed cabin. Discover the vast open-air temple complex of Karnak and be awed by the enormity of the pillars as you walk through the impressive Hypostyle Hall. Cross to the West Bank of the Nile and be astounded by the well-preserved, colourful hieroglyphics adorning the tombs in the Valley of the Kings.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 7

Nile Cruise

Relax on the Sun Deck and catch a glimpse of daily life along the banks of the Nile as you cruise to Dendera and Hathor’s temple before returning to Luxor and visiting the impressive Luxor Temple.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 8

Nile Cruise

Follow the course of the ancient pharaohs’ processions along the Nile as you cruise south where villages and majestic temples line the banks of the river against the backdrop of the desert. Visit Esna Temple held as a special place among the holiest temples of ancient Egypt.

This afternoon, sail to Kom Ombo Temple, perched high on the east bank, dedicated to Sobek, the Crocodile God. A fun night awaits on board with a lively and colourful Galabeyya party with Egyptian delicacies, music and dancing.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 9

Nile Cruise

Cruise south to charming Aswan, the home of the Nubian people. Discover the Osiris temple complex of Philae. A leisurely afternoon awaits as you enjoy a felucca cruise on the Nile. This evening’s entertainment will delight with the colours of the whirling dervishes and a Nubian Dance performance. Tonight, join the Captain and crew for a farewell Gala Dinner.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 10

Nile Cruise > Aswan

tf

Freechoice: Visit a Nubian village or the beautiful but often-overlooked Kalabsha Temple on the shores of Lake Nasser. Alternatively, explore the Nubian Museum home to more than 3,000 objects. Be ensconced in luxury during your Special Stay at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract and admire the sweeping views over the Nile from the comfort of your balcony. Discover the

Karnak temple at dawn

history of the hotel and follow in the footsteps of icons like Princess Diana, Winston Churchill and Agatha Christie as you enjoy pre dinner drinks at The Terrace, before dining at restaurant 1902.

Meals: B.D

Day 11 Aswan

Fly to Abu Simbel and visit one of Egypt’s most magnificent monuments, the enormous World Heritage-listed temples of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari, rescued from the rising waters of the Aswan Dam.

Meals: B.L

Day 12 Aswan > Cairo

Fly to bustling Cairo for your two night stay at the Four Seasons First Residence. Discover the priceless antiquities in the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization including the crown jewel of the museum, the Royal Mummies’ Hall.

Meals: B

Day 13 Cairo f

Freechoice: Discover Historic Cairo and the famed Museum of Islamic Art and learn about Islamic Calligraphy or explore Coptic Cairo and the Hanging Temple of Babylon. This evening, join your Tour Director for a farewell dinner.

Meals: B.D

Day 14 Cairo > UK

Say farewell as you transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to the UK.

Meals: B

This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the journey will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 104 to 109 for further information.

Luxury inclusions:

Giza, Egypt

Karnak Temple, Egypt

N 25° 43’ E 32° 39’

Discover Jordan

The intriguing Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan melds the footprints of civilisations past and present with desert landscapes, rose-red canyons and the hypersaline Dead Sea. In Jordan, manmade wonders are rivalled only by nature’s beauty.

Ancient marvels

In Jordan, follow in the footsteps of Roman emperors, Bedouins and prophets. Created in the Bronze Age, Jerash has been inhabited for more than 6,500 years. In Amman, the ancient citadel stands commanding over the city, while Madaba is famous for its Byzantine-era mosaics. See where the baptism of Jesus reputedly took place at Bethany Beyond the Jordan, or where Moses stood on Mount Nebo, looking at the Promised Land.

Natural and man-made wonders

Capital of the Nabatean Kingdom, the World Heritage-listed rose hued city of Petra is full of hidden secrets and architectural marvels. The pink sandstone rock-cut façades, including the 2,000-yearold Treasury, will send shivers down your spine.

Desert romance

The Wadi Rum Desert, made famous by Lawrence of Arabia and home to welcoming nomadic Bedouin tribes, boasts blazing red sands, dramatic rock formations and unique sandstone mountains. The night sky in Wadi Rum is so clear, you will feel like you can touch the stars.

The Dead Sea

Rejuvenate amongst the invigorating natural azure mineral pools and buoyant hypersaline waters at the lowest elevation point on the Earth’s surface. Immersing yourself in the Dead Sea will be a fond memory from your travels in Jordan.

A B

MAX GUESTS

A Tile mosaics, Madaba

B Ancient synagogue ruins, Capernaum

C Rock formations, Wadi Rum

D Mahane Yehuda Market, Jerusalem

Israel

Mystical, spiritual and holy; complex, engaging and contradictory, Israel is a land like no other. From Jerusalem’s sanctified monuments that will stir emotions, to the beaches and nightlife of Tel Aviv, Israel is a land so wonderfully complex, seldom has a traveller returned unchanged.

Ancient and Holy Treasures

Tour the land of the Bible, home to deep religious roots and timeless treasures. Discover the kaleidoscope of Israel’s archaeological riches, from Bethlehem with its 4th century Church of the Nativity, to the headquarters of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee. Explore Nazareth, the childhood home of Jesus and the beguiling and bewildering city of Jerusalem. You will find that immersing yourself into the cradle of civilisation is both enlightening and grounding.

Culinary Wonders

Get a taste of modern Israel; a melting pot of culture, tastes, scents and sounds. From fine dining in Tel Aviv’s world famous restaurants, to the vibrant food markets in Jerusalem and wineries that dot the country – sampling authentic local cuisine is the perfect way to learn about Israel’s rich and diverse cultural heritage.

The New Face of Israel

Harmoniously coexisting with the ancient landscape, bustling cities like Tel Aviv present a refreshingly new face of Israel. Take in the paradox of the city’s vibrant night life, impressive skyline, quaint street cafés and dazzling Mediterranean beaches. You can explore the various facets of the Old City through the eyes of both a Palestinian and an Israeli guide, as they discuss the contemporary issues faced by the country. Visit the unique community Kibbutz to understand the foundation of modern Israel as well as marvel at the community’s social initiatives.

Jordan & Israel Experience

17 Day Journey Amman > Tel Aviv

Martian backdrops and ancient lands

Combine the desert landscapes and Roman relics of Jordan with the religious wonders of Israel, for a wonderfully enlightening escapade.

In Jordan, float in the hypersaline waters of the Dead Sea, give into the ethereal beauty of the Wadi Rum desert, as you gaze at astonishingly clear night skies from Martian tents, and marvel at the towering Treasury of Petra. In Israel, immerse yourself into the sanctity of the Holy City of Jerusalem, as you walk the land trodden by enlightened souls, and experience the wonderful contrast of bustling Tel Aviv with its glistening beaches and glorious skyline.

Scenic Special Stay

In Wadi Rum, sleep like the Nabataeans and Bedouins in tents at the Wadi Rum UFO Luxotel. You’ll have your own private bubble tent in the middle of the desert with a bedroom, private bathroom, and seating area. Enjoy sunrise or some late night stargazing from the comfort of your own tent.

1 Overnight stay Included flight Land

Local Bedouin, Wadi Rum, Jordan

Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, Israel

Included Highlights:

Discover the ancient Roman city of Jerash, inhabited since the Bronze Age

Stay at the Wadi Rum UFO Luxotel and gaze at the star-filled desert sky, as you recline on your comfortable bed

In Tel Aviv spend time with a local family as they share traditional delicacies and personal stories of the joys and complexities of this mixed population city

Explore 5,000 years of cultural treasures at the Israel Museum Jerusalem and Art Garden designed by Isamu Noguchi

Aqueduct, Caesarea, Israel

Jordan & Israel Experience

17 Day Itinerary Amman > Tel Aviv

Day 1 UK > Amman > Dead Sea t

Fly from the UK to Amman. On arrival, transfer to the Dead Sea where your journey into wonder begins. Enjoy a two-night Special Stay at the luxurious Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea, enjoying sweeping views over the Dead Sea and across to Israel from your balcony.

Day 2 Dead Sea s

This evening, join your Tour Director and fellow guests for a welcome dinner and toast to the beginning of a wonderful journey.

Sunset Drinks: Enjoy drinks and canapés as the sun sets over the magnificent Dead Sea.

Meals: B.D

Day 3 Dead Sea

Enjoy the facilities of your resort including direct access to the sea. Spoil yourself as the staff lather you in therapeutic mud, or float in the hypersaline waters of the Dead Sea, while reading a book.

Meals: B

Day 4 Dead Sea > Wadi Rum st

View the memorial to Moses at Mount Nebo, then visit Madaba to discover the famous mosaic map of the Holy Land and the Madaba Institute for Mosaic Art and Restoration. Follow in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia as you discover the dramatic desert landscapes of Wadi Rum. You’ll feel like you have stepped onto Mars during your Special Stay in the unique geodesic dome pods of the Wadi Rum UFO Luxotel. Sunset Drinks: Witness the dramatic colours of the desert at sunset over a refreshing drink.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 5

Wadi Rum > Petra

Explore Lawrence Road and marvel at the vistas of ancient valleys and towering weathered sandstone mountains rising out of the pink and white sands, before lunch at a Bedouin camp. Continue to the Rose Red City of Petra for your two-night stay at the Mövenpick Resort Petra.

Meals: B.L

Day 6

Petra

Discover this magnificent World Heritage-listed city, the legacy of the Nabataeans who settled in southern Jordan more than 2,000 years ago. The impressive eastern entrance leads through a brilliantly coloured narrow gorge to the imposing Treasury, more than 40 metres high. Designed to impress, the rock-cut facade will take your breath away.

Meals: B.D

Day 7

Petra > Amman fe

Travel to the capital of the Kingdom of Jordan, Amman, where you’ll enjoy two nights at the Fairmont Amman. Join your Tour Director for a walk through the food and produce markets and stop to taste some traditional Jordanian sweets.

Freechoice: This afternoon, choose from a tour of Citadel Hill and the Roman theatre or visit the Royal Automobile Museum, boasting a vast collection. Alternatively, experience Jordan’s wine heritage with a wine and food tasting in the Abdali walking district.

Enrich: Tonight, enjoy an authentic local encounter as you’re welcomed into a traditional Jordanian home for a home-hosted dining experience. Learn about the Jordanian culture first-hand and experience their genuine warmth and hospitality.

Meals: B.D

Day 8

Amman

At Bethany Beyond the Jordan, see where Jesus is believed to have been baptised. Visit the Roman city of Jerash, inhabited since the Bronze Age, and explore the impressive ruins. This evening, join your Tour Director for your farewell dinner.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 9

Amman > Tel Aviv t

Fly to Tel Aviv for a two-night Special Stay at The Drisco Tel Aviv, a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Meals: B

Day 10

Tel Aviv es

Tel Aviv is a vibrant metropolis that is quick to charm. Take an enlightening tour with an expert art historian who will bowl you over with tales about the 4,000-year-old port city of Jaffa. Explore the archaeological ruins and winding alleyways, browse the curios of Nahalat Binyamin street market and be enthralled by the World Heritage-listed Bauhaus buildings of the White City quarter, then visit the scenic Tel Aviv port.

Enrich: Spend the afternoon at a local family’s home in the Ajami neighbourhood. Taste traditional Arabic coffee and delicacies whilst you hear personal stories of the joys and complexities of growing up in a city which has strong connections to numerous religious faiths.

Sunset Drinks: This evening, enjoy beverages and dinner at Alma Beach, Tel Aviv’s coolest stretch of sand.

Meals: B.D

Day 11 Tel Aviv > Sea of Galilee

Discover the intriguing history of Israel’s mountainous region as you drive to Caesarea, the Roman capital of Judea. View the archaeological discoveries of the Crusader city and the Roman port, including a restored amphitheatre and aqueduct. Later, continue onwards to The Pastoral Kfar Blum Hotel for a two-night stay. This evening, enjoy seasonal local dishes that pay homage to the Christian-Arab cuisine of the region.

Meals: B.D

Day 12 Sea of Galilee

Your first look at the scenic region of Galilee will be on a tranquil boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Continue to the biblical village of Capernaum, and then proceed to Tabgha, a place which holds special significance to the Christian faith. On Galilee’s northwestern shores, visit the Mount of Beatitudes. Continue to Kibbutz Ein Gev and learn about the unique kibbutz community. Return to your hotel, stopping en route at a local winery for a tour and wine tasting.

Meals: B.D

Day 13 Sea of Galilee > Jerusalem

Travel to Nazareth, where Jesus is believed to have spent his childhood, and visit the Basilica of the Annunciation. Ascend the Judean Mountains to Jerusalem, where your home for the next four nights will be at the Orient Jerusalem or similar.

Meals: B

Day 14 Jerusalem fe

A Holy City for three of the world’s great religions –Judaism, Christianity and Islam – Jerusalem occupies a unique place in humanity. Stand before the Western Wall, famously called the ‘Wailing Wall’, and soak in the aura of the holiest of Jerusalem’s Jewish sites. Continue along the winding streets of the Jewish Quarter to visit the historic Hurva Synagogue.

Freechoice: Explore the colourful Mahane Yehuda Market, Yad Vashem – the Holocaust Memorial, or enjoy wine tasting at Flam Winery. Enrich: This evening, enjoy an unforgettable gourmet experience, trying traditional Jewish cuisine at an elegant home for American immigrants.

Meals: B.D

Day 15 Jerusalem

Today, explore 5,000 years of cultural treasures at the Israel Museum, Jerusalem, with an experienced historian, including the Billy Rose Art Garden, designed by the Japanese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi. Spend the afternoon at leisure, exploring the holy city steeped in history and full of secrets to discover at your own pace.

Meals: B

Day 16 Jerusalem e

Enrich: Get a holistic perspective on the past, present and future of Jerusalem through a unique dual narrative experience with your two tour guides –one Jewish Israeli and one Palestinian.

Later, travel to Bethlehem. Immerse yourself in its history and spirituality as you explore Manger Square, the Church of the Nativity, and the monasteries of the Shepherds’ Fields.

Enrich: Visit Bethlehem University and meet faculty members and students. This evening, experience the uplifting songs that distinguish the Jewish faith and Israeli culture at a Yiddish Klezmer club. Savour local tapas as the band provides a spirited soundtrack.

Meals: B

Day 17 Jerusalem > Tel Aviv > UK

Bid farewell to Jerusalem as you transfer to Ben Gurion airport, Tel Aviv, for your flight to the UK.

Meals: B

This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the journey will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 104 to 109 for further information.

Luxury inclusions:

Fly from a choice of UK airports

Fully escorted small group land journey

4 exclusive Scenic Enrich experiences e

Your choice of 6 Scenic Freechoice activities f

3 Scenic Sunset Drinks events s

3 memorable Scenic Special Stays t

27 meals – 15 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L) and 9 dinners (D)

Expert Scenic Tour Director and knowledgeable local guides

All internal flights

Return airport transfers

All tipping and gratuities

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0808 258 9217

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Royal Tombs, Petra, Jordan

Interior of the Basilica of the Annunciation, Nazareth, Israel

Ancient Wonders of Israel & Egypt

21 Day Journey & Cruise Tel Aviv > Cairo

Two extraordinary worlds, one unforgettable journey

Journey through lands where time has stood still through centuries so that travellers from around the world can bathe in the blessed aura.

Israel will move you in ways that cannot be put into words. The liveliness of Tel Aviv will help you appreciate the lighter things in life, while the Holy City of Jerusalem will open your eyes to the complexities of a land held sacred by multiple religions. Be humbled by the towering structures of the Great Pyramids of Giza, the colossal statues at the Abu Simbel temples and the 20 metre tall Sphinx, and allow a tranquil Nile Cruise to help it all sink in.

Scenic Special Stay

A member of the Leading Hotels of the World, The Drisco is surrounded by the city’s most fashionable neighbourhood and is just minutes from the beach. The hotel’s history spans centuries and has been lovingly restored, remaining true to the original building’s heritage and visual details.

River cruise 1 Overnight stay Included flight Land

Abu Simbel, Egypt

Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel

Included Highlights:

Witness the amazing temples of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari at Abu Simbel

At the palatial Marriott Mena House, enjoy beverages and canapés against the backdrop of the Great Pyramids of Giza at an exclusive Scenic Sunset Drinks event

Explore 5,000 years of cultural treasures at the Israel Museum Jerusalem and Art Garden designed by Isamu Noguchi

Enjoy a traditional Jewish dinner at an elegant home of American immigrants to Israel

Marriott Mena House, Giza, Egypt

Ancient Wonders of Israel & Egypt

21 Day Itinerary Tel Aviv > Cairo

Day 1

UK > Tel Aviv t

Fly from the UK to Tel Aviv. Begin an unforgettable Scenic journey with a two-night Special Stay at The Drisco

Tel Aviv – a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Day 2 Tel Aviv es

Tel Aviv is a vibrant metropolis that is quick to charm. Take an enlightening tour with an expert art historian who will bowl you over with tales about the 4,000 year-old port city of Jaffa. Explore the archaeological ruins and winding alleyways, browse the curios of Nahalat Binyamin street market and be enthralled by the World Heritage-listed Bauhaus buildings of the White City quarter, then visit the scenic Tel Aviv port.

Enrich: Spend time with a local family as they share traditional delicacies and personal stories of the joys and complexities of this diverse city.

Sunset Drinks: This evening, enjoy beverages and dinner at Alma Beach, Tel Aviv’s coolest stretch of sand.

Meals: B.D

Day 3 Tel Aviv > Sea of Galilee

Discover the intriguing history of Israel’s mountainous region as you drive to Caesarea, the Roman capital of Judea. Later, continue onwards to The Pastoral Kfar Blum Hotel for a two-night stay. This evening, enjoy seasonal local dishes that pay homage to the Christian-Arab cuisine of the region.

Meals: B.D

Day 4 Sea of Galilee

Enjoy a tranquil boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Continue to the biblical village of Capernaum, and then proceed to Tabgha, a place which holds special significance to the Christian faith. On Galilee’s north-western shores, visit the Mount of Beatitudes. Continue to Kibbutz Ein Gev and learn about the unique kibbutz community. Return to your hotel, stopping en route at a local winery for a tour and wine tasting.

Meals: B.D

Day 5

Sea of Galilee > Jerusalem

Travel to Nazareth, where Jesus is believed to have spent his childhood, and visit the Basilica of the Annunciation. Ascend the Judean Mountains to Jerusalem, where your home for the next four nights will be at the Orient Jerusalem or similar.

Meals: B

Day 6 Jerusalem fe

A Holy City for three of the world’s great religions –Judaism, Christianity and Islam – Jerusalem occupies a unique place in humanity. Stand before the Western Wall, famously called the ‘Wailing Wall’, and soak in the aura of the holiest of Jerusalem’s Jewish sites. Continue along the winding streets of the Jewish Quarter to visit the historic Hurva Synagogue.

Freechoice: Explore the colourful Mahane Yehuda Market, Yad Vashem – the Holocaust Memorial, or enjoy wine tasting at Flam Winery.

Enrich: This evening, enjoy an unforgettable gourmet experience, trying traditional Jewish cuisine at an elegant home for American immigrants.

Meals: B.D

Day 7 Jerusalem

Today, explore 5,000 years of cultural treasures at the Israel Museum, Jerusalem, with an experienced historian.

Meals: B

Day 8 Jerusalem e

Enrich: Get a holistic perspective on the past, present and future of Jerusalem through a unique dual narrative experience with your two tour guides –one Jewish Israeli and one Palestinian. Later, travel to Bethlehem. Immerse yourself in its history and spirituality as you explore Manger Square, the Church of the Nativity, and the monasteries of the Shepherds’ Fields.

Enrich: Visit Bethlehem University and meet faculty members and students. This evening, experience the uplifting songs that distinguish the Jewish faith and Israeli culture at a Yiddish Klezmer club. Savour local tapas as the band provides a spirited soundtrack.

Meals: B

Day 9 Jerusalem > Giza (Cairo) ts

Bid farewell to Jerusalem and fly to Cairo. Your Egyptian journey into wonder begins in Giza with a two-night Special Stay at the iconic Marriott Mena House Hotel, where you’ll be able to soak up stunning views of the Great Pyramids from your balcony. Sunset Drinks: Enjoy drinks and canapés as the sun sets over the magnificent pyramids.

Meals: B.D

Day 10 Giza

Explore the Pyramids then marvel at the Great Sphinx of Giza. Spend the afternoon exploring the Grand Egyptian Museum.

Meals: B.L

Day 11

Giza > Luxor t

Fly to Luxor and relax in the marvellous Sofitel Winter Palace, your Special Stay for two nights. This afternoon, enjoy some time at leisure to immerse yourself in this destination, steeped in history, romance and adventure.

Meals: B.D

Day 12

Luxor

Optional Hot Air Balloon Flight

Choose to add an optional hot air balloon flight for a fascinating bird’s-eye view of the ancient sites (additional cost, please book on tour). Visit the Valley of the Nobles. The tombs are embedded in the rock face and decorated with frescoes depicting the lives of their inhabitants.

Meals: B.L

Day 13

Luxor

> Nile Cruise

Embark your luxurious private charter on board the boutique Sanctuary Sun Boat III. Discover the vast open-air temple complex of Karnak and walk through the impressive Hypostyle Hall. This afternoon, cross to the West Bank of the Nile and be astounded by the hieroglyphics adorning the tombs in the Valley of the Kings. See the impressive monument to Queen Hatshepsut.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 14 Nile Cruise

Relax on the Sun Deck and catch a glimpse of daily life along the banks of the Nile as you cruise to Dendera. Discover Hathor’s temple, then visit the impressive Luxor Temple.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 15

Nile Cruise

Visit Esna Temple, considered a special place among the holiest temples of ancient Egypt. Later, sail to Kom Ombo Temple dedicated to Sobek, the Crocodile God. This evening, enjoy a lively and colourful Galabeyya party of Egyptian delicacies, music and dancing.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 16 Nile Cruise

Continue south to charming Aswan, the home of the Nubian people. Discover the Osiris temple complex of Philae, before an afternoon felucca cruise on the Nile. This evening, enjoy a display of Nubian dancing at your farewell Gala Dinner.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 17

Nile Cruise >

Aswan ft

Freechoice: Visit a Nubian village, Kalabsha Temple or explore the Nubian Museum. Be immersed in luxury during your Special Stay at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract. Admire the sweeping views over the Nile and hear stories about the hotel’s famous guests, such as Agatha Christie, while enjoying pre-dinner drinks at The Terrace, before dinner at restaurant 1902.

Meals: B.D

Day 18

Aswan

Fly to Abu Simbel and visit one of Egypt’s most magnificent monuments, the enormous World Heritagelisted temples of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari.

Meals: B.L

Day 19

Aswan

> Cairo

Fly to bustling Cairo for your two-night stay at the Four Seasons First Residence. Discover the priceless antiquities in the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.

Meals: B

Day 20

Cairo

f

Freechoice: Discover Coptic Cairo, Historic Cairo or explore Roda Island. This evening, join your Tour Director for a farewell dinner.

Meals: B.D

Day 21

Cairo

> UK

Say farewell to new found friends as you transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to the UK.

Meals: B

This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the journey will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 104 to 109 for further information.

Luxury inclusions:

Fly from a choice of UK airports

Fully escorted small group land journey

4 exclusive Scenic Enrich experiences

Your choice of 9 Scenic Freechoice activities f

2 Scenic Sunset Drinks event s

4 memorable Scenic Special Stays t

40 meals – 20 breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L) and 13 dinners (D)

Expert Scenic Tour Director, Egyptologist and knowledgeable local guides

All internal flights

Return airport transfers

All tipping and gratuities

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Avenue of Sphinxes, Karnak Temple, Egypt

Highlights of the Kingdom of Jordan

At the crossroads of history

The vibrant Kingdom of Jordan is at the crossroads of Asia, Africa and Europe with Nabataean tradesmen, Roman legionnaires, Muslim armies and Christian Crusaders all leaving their mark over the millennia.

Go in search of antiquity and the origins of faith as you travel through this remarkable country, from the ancient Roman city of Jerash to Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the site where Jesus is believed to have been baptised. Marvel at intricate mosaics and lose yourself in the otherworldly beauty of the desert at Wadi Rum. And just when you thought you had your fill of ancient wonders, the first sight of the magnificent Treasury at Petra will leave you speechless.

9 Day Journey Amman > Amman

Day 1 UK > Amman > Dead Sea t

Fly from the UK to Amman. On arrival, transfer to the Dead Sea where your journey into wonder begins.

Enjoy a two-night Special Stay at the luxurious Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea, enjoying sweeping views over the Dead Sea and across to Israel from your balcony.

Day 2 Dead Sea s

This evening, join your Tour Director and fellow guests for a welcome dinner and toast to the beginning of a wonderful journey.

Sunset Drinks: Enjoy drinks and canapés as the sun sets over the magnificent Dead Sea.

Meals: B.D

Day 3 Dead Sea

Enjoy the facilities of your resort including direct access to the sea. Spoil yourself as the staff lather you in therapeutic mud, or float in the hypersaline waters of the Dead Sea, while reading a book.

Meals: B

Day 4 Dead Sea > Wadi Rum ts

View the memorial to Moses at Mount Nebo, then visit Madaba to discover the famous mosaic map of the Holy Land and the Madaba Institute for Mosaic Art and Restoration. Follow in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia as you discover the dramatic desert landscapes of Wadi Rum. You’ll feel like you have stepped onto Mars during your Special Stay in the unique geodesic dome pods of the Wadi Rum UFO Luxotel. Sunset Drinks: Witness the dramatic colours of the desert at sunset over a refreshing drink.

Meals: B.L.D

The Memorial Church of Moses, Mount Nebo

Dead Sea

Day 5

Wadi Rum > Petra

Explore Lawrence Road and marvel at the vistas of ancient valleys and towering weathered sandstone mountains rising out of the pink and white sands, before lunch at a Bedouin camp. Continue to the Rose Red City of Petra for your two-night stay at the Mövenpick Resort Petra.

Meals: B.L

Day 6

Petra

Discover this magnificent World Heritage-listed city, the legacy of the Nabataeans who settled in southern Jordan more than 2,000 years ago. The impressive eastern entrance leads through a brilliantly coloured narrow gorge to the imposing Treasury, more than 40 metres high. Designed to impress, the rock-cut facade will take your breath away.

Meals: B.D

Day 7

Petra > Amman fe

Travel to the capital of the Kingdom of Jordan, Amman, where you’ll enjoy two nights at the Fairmont Amman. Join your Tour Director for a walk through the food and produce markets and stop to taste some traditional Jordanian sweets.

Freechoice: This afternoon, choose from a tour of Citadel Hill and the Roman theatre or visit the Royal Automobile Museum, boasting a vast collection. Alternatively, experience Jordan’s wine heritage with a wine and food tasting in the Abdali walking district.

Enrich: Tonight, enjoy an authentic local encounter as you’re welcomed into a traditional Jordanian home for a home-hosted dining experience. Learn about the Jordanian culture first-hand and experience the genuine warmth and hospitality your host bestows on you.

Meals: B.D

Day 8

Amman

At Bethany Beyond the Jordan, see where Jesus is believed to have been baptised. Visit the Roman city of Jerash, inhabited since the Bronze Age, and explore the impressive ruins. This evening, join your Tour Director for your farewell dinner.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 9

Amman > UK

Say farewell to new found friends as you transfer to Amman airport for your flight to the UK.

Meals: B

This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the journey will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 104 to 109 for further information.

Scenic Enrich experience

Enjoy a truly local encounter and be welcomed into a traditional Jordanian home for a home-hosted dinner experience.

Luxury inclusions:

Fly from a choice of UK airports

Fully escorted small group land journey

1 exclusive Scenic Enrich experience e

Your choice of 3 Scenic Freechoice activities f

2 Scenic Sunset Drinks events s

2 memorable Scenic Special Stays t

15 meals – 7 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L) and 5 dinners (D)

Expert Scenic Tour Director and knowledgeable local guides

All porterage

Return airport transfers

All tipping and gratuities

From 30 May 2023 our pricing, flight inclusions and itineraries have been updated.

For more details, please call 0808 258 9217

For full terms and conditions please visit scenic.co.uk/terms-and-conditions

MAJESTIC AFRICA

A unique combination of magnificent landscapes, wild creatures, captivating people and vibrant cultures will make your African adventure better than you could have ever imagined. Be enthralled by a tapestry of tradition, stunning coastlines and rolling plains that are home to glorious wildlife. Enjoy a remarkable journey that will truly change the way you look at life.

Kruger National Park, South Africa S 24 04’ E 31 37’

High Tea at The Oyster Box

While staying in one of South Africa’s leading hotels, indulge in their famous high tea. Enjoy savoury bites inspired by local culinary and classic teatime treats accompanied by the dulcet tones of a pianist.

Blyde River Canyon

Travel the Panorama Route to Johannesburg and see the Blyde River Canyon, the third deepest in the world. The sparkling clear waters surrounded by subtropical vegetation are a sight to behold.

Cape Town

Crowned by Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Town delights with a unique combination of natural wonders, scenic wineries and cultural experiences.

Scenic Sunset Drinks

Your African exploration becomes even more special with Scenic Sunset Drinks events. Enjoy the sunset with exclusive hosted drinks after your safari, cruising down the Zambezi River or while watching the sunset from the top of Observation Hill.

Discover Southern Africa & Victoria Falls

The world-renowned Garden Route along South Africa’s beautiful Cape coastline, the equally impressive Panorama Route deep in South Africa’s interior, Cape Town’s Table Mountain, stunning Kruger National Park and, of course, the legendary Victoria Falls. There’s simply nothing to add to any description of this remarkable region, these are wonders that speak for themselves.

South Africa

The splendours of South Africa beckon, and here you’ll find a very different wilderness, and completely new encounters. Some of it is hilly and carpeted in veldt – leopard country, where lightning rules supreme. Here, gnarly trees stand up bravely to breathtaking summer storms.

Then there’s the rolling Highveld, with a wealth of natural wonder held protectively in the preserve of the nation’s renowned Kruger National Park.

And beyond that, there is so much to be discovered – a unique and compelling history, cities that are a distinct amalgam of cultures, and landscapes that shift beguilingly from one province to the next.

Victoria Falls

There’s nothing quite like standing in front of the world’s largest sheet of falling water, which rises up to 108 metres and spans a gorge carved out of a flat plateau.

Victoria Falls, although rightly considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, isn’t just a spectacular natural feature, it’s also a place of immense spiritual strength and beauty.

David Livingstone, the first European to witness the magnificence of Victoria Falls, best described it as a scene ‘gazed upon by angels in their flight’.

A Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

B Garden Route, South Africa

C Blyde River Canyon, South Africa

D Kruger National Park, South Africa

E Rhinoceros, Kruger National Park, South Africa

Ultimate African Expedition

30 Day Journey Cape Town > Nairobi

A tapestry of landmark moments

Africa is larger than your imagination can even conceive – and not simply large in size, but also in the splendour of its icons, and the magnificence of its landscapes.

In exploring Southern and East Africa on this journey, you’ll encounter many of its most awe-inspiring landmarks. View the sublime Table Mountain, even more spectacular if you’re fortunate enough to see it when clouds are draping gently over it. Marvel at breathtaking Victoria Falls, where white rapids plunge a hundred metres into the waters below. Explore the continent’s greatest national parks – Kruger, Chobe, Maasai Mara and Amboseli – and visit tribal villages where you’ll meet people and cultures pivotal to the region and its history.

Scenic Sunset Drinks

Game drives are without doubt the highlight of any safari. In Kruger National Park, your afternoon game drive in search of wildlife culminates with one of the most enjoyable of safari traditions – Scenic Sunset Drinks.

Flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya

Table Mountain, Cape Town

Included Highlights:

Indulge with a two night stay at The Oyster

Box, one of South Africa’s leading hotels

Experience the excitement of a game drive in search of the Big Five

Feel the spray of the water from Victoria Falls while enjoying your guided tour

Meet a traditional Maasai warrior as part of your visit to a Maasai village

Travel along South Africa’s famous Garden Route

Victoria

Ultimate African Expedition

30 Day Itinerary Cape Town > Nairobi

Day 1

UK > Cape Town

Fly overnight from the UK to Cape Town.

Day 2

Cape Town t

Welcome to wonderful Cape Town. Enjoy an exclusive three-night Special Stay at Table Bay Hotel, with spectacular views of the waterfront and Table Mountain. Tonight, meet your Tour Director for a welcome drink and dinner.

Meals: D

Day 3

Cape

Town f

Ascend Table Mountain by rotating gondola for wondrous 360-degree views.

Freechoice: Sample South Africa’s finest vintages on a winelands tour. Alternatively, visit history-rich Robben Island, opt for a township tour or a Harley Davidson™ ride.

Meals: B

Day 4

Cape Town

Journey along the Atlantic coastline to Cape Point. Stop at the Cape of Good Hope and visit Boulders Beach, home to an African penguin colony.

Meals: B.L

Day 5

Cape Town > Oudtshoorn

Stunning semi-desert scenery awaits en route to the town of Oudtshoorn. Later, discover a wonderland of underground chambers at the Cango Caves, among the largest in the world, before staying overnight at Swartberg Country Manor.

Meals: B.D

Day 6

Day 10

Day 13

Oudtshoorn

> Knysna f

Learn about Africa’s largest bird at a local ostrich farm, then head to Knysna on the Garden Route, famous for its oysters. You’ll enjoy a night at the Protea Hotel Knysna Quays.

Freechoice Dining: Choose between two local restaurants for tonight’s dinner.

Meals: B.D

Day 7

Port Elizabeth > Durban t

Travel along the Garden Route to Port Elizabeth and board your flight to Durban. Enjoy a two-night Special Stay at The Oyster Box Hotel, exuding colonial charm and style.

Meals: B.D

Day 8 Durban

Discover the beachside town of Durban, famous for its Indian and colonial influences. This afternoon, indulge in a delicious high tea.

Meals: B

Day 9

Hluhluwe > Ghost Mountain e

The Dolphin Coast region of Natal has a sea of sugarcane fields. Enter Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park, world-renowned for its rhino conservation program. Later, enjoy your overnight stay at the Ghost Mountain Inn, at the foot of Zululand’s legendary Ghost Mountain.

Enrich: This evening, you’ll be treated to a mesmerising display of traditional Zulu dancing, complete with dramatic local drumming.

Meals: B.D

Ghost Mountain > Kingdom of eSwatini

Arrive in the tiny Kingdom of eSwatini. Journey through the magnificent valleys of Big Bend to the Summerfield Resort, nestled within an idyllic Botanical Garden, for an overnight stay. Enjoy time at leisure to explore the magnificent garden.

Meals: B.D

Day 11

Kingdom of eSwatini > Kruger National Park ts

Kruger National Park stretches for an impressive 450 kilometres. Enjoy a two-night Special Stay at the Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge, on a private concession within the park. The Sabie River flows through it, and its bushland is home to the highest recorded concentration of leopards in Africa. Look out for the Big Five on a game drive in an open safari vehicle.

Sunset Drinks: At the end of your afternoon game drive, partake in one of the most enjoyable of safari traditions – Sunset Drinks. Soak up the nighttime ambience while dining at your lodge.

Meals: B.D

Day 12

Kruger National Park e

Limitless game viewing possibilities await as you traverse Kruger National Park in specially adapted Land Rovers to track the Big Five – lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffaloes.

Enrich: Enjoy a fascinating lecture from an expert ranger on Africa’s big game.

Meals: B.L.D

Panorama Route > Johannesburg

Travel the magnificent Panorama Route on the way to Johannesburg. View Blyde River Canyon, the third deepest in the world, and visit Bourke’s Luck Potholes. Then, check into the Michelangelo Hotel for two nights.

Meals: B

Day 14 Johannesburg e

Enrich: Explore Soweto with your local guide and visit Nelson Mandela’s house. Learn about 20th century South Africa at the Apartheid Museum.

Meals: B.D

Day 15 Johannesburg > Victoria Falls ts

Board your flight to Victoria Falls. The world’s largest sheet of falling water rises up to 108 metres high and spans a gorge carved out of a flat plateau. Check into the colonial Victoria Falls Hotel for a three-night Special Stay. Sunset Drinks: Be treated to a special sunset cruise down the Zambezi River and watch the teeming wildlife on the banks, drink in hand. Tonight’s outdoor dinner features a mesmerising display of traditional dancing.

Meals: B.D

Day 16

Chobe National Park

Large concentrations of big game call Chobe National Park home. Embark on a game drive along the shoreline, where predators often come for water. Later, enjoy a cruise on the Chobe River, home to huge herds of elephants and buffalo. Large pods of hippo and giraffe families inhabit the banks and woodlands.

Meals: B.L

Day 17

Victoria Falls e

Enrich: Visit a typical Zimbabwean village for insights into traditional tribal life and meet the elephants during your visit to the elephant sanctuary. Later, witness the power of Victoria Falls on a tour of the Zimbabwean side of the world’s largest waterfall. Enjoy dinner in the beautiful Livingstone Restaurant.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 18

Victoria Falls > Nairobi

Optional Helicopter Flight

Enjoy an optional helicopter flight over Victoria Falls. See page 90 for details (additional expense, please book on tour). Fly to Nairobi and transfer to the elegant Serena Hotel for a two-night stay.

Meals: B

Day 19 Nairobi f

Start your day with a giraffe encounter and learn how these animals are endangered. Relive the romance of the movie ‘Out of Africa’ during a visit to Karen Blixen’s home, before travelling to Kiambethu Tea Farm. Wander through the tea fields and hear the stories of the first commercially grown tea in Africa.

Freechoice Dining: Choose to dine at the local Carnivore Restaurant, famous for its wide variety of meat roasted on a traditional Maasai sword over a fire pit, or relax over dinner at Café Maghreb located at your hotel.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 20

Nairobi > Amboseli National Park

Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest freestanding mountain in the world, commands the horizon as you approach Amboseli National Park. Massive herds of elephant migrate across dry plains, linking swamps with open pastures. On your game drives today and tomorrow, cheetahs and prides of lions can often be seen stalking the plains. Ol Tukai Lodge, your home for two nights, is situated beside a major elephant trail with views of the mountain.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 21

Amboseli National Park

s

Go in search of wildlife on morning and afternoon game drives.

Sunset Drinks: Climb to the top of Observation Hill and gaze at the sunset over Amboseli National Park, drink in hand.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 22

Amboseli National Park >

Mount Kenya t

Journey north to the foothills of Mt. Kenya and arrive at Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club for a wonderful two-night Special Stay.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 23

Mount Kenya fe

Freechoice: Travel to Ol Pejeta Conservancy and visit a sanctuary for chimpanzees. Alternatively, enjoy a bird walk or perhaps a round of golf (9 holes).

Enrich: Partake in a symbolic equator ceremony with tribal music and dancing.

Meals: B.D

Victoria Falls

Lion, Kruger National Park

Giraffes, Amboseli National Park

Ultimate African Expedition

30 Day Itinerary Cape Town > Nairobi

Day 24

Mount Kenya > Lake Nakuru National Park

The shallow alkaline lake near the town of Nakuru is home to flamingos, pelicans and other birds. Enjoy a two-night stay at Lion Hill Lodge, overlooking the lake. Take game drives in search of black and white rhinos, giraffes and many other species.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 25

Lake

Nakuru e

Enrich: Visit the Lake Nakuru Orphanage Centre, established by an Australian family, and enjoy lunch.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 26

Lake Nakuru > Maasai Mara National Reserve

The Maasai Mara is home to 95 species of animals and over 400 species of birds. The annual Great Migration from July to September attracts over a million wildebeest, zebra and impala, a phenomenon that has to be seen to be appreciated. Spend three nights in the reserve at the Sarova Mara Camp.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 27 Maasai Mara National Reserve e

Game drives through the Maasai Mara encompass all types of animals, from lions, cheetahs and leopards to vast herds of antelopes and zebras. During migration season, your game rangers will give you the chance to see the crossings at the Mara River, renowned for its crocodiles.

Enrich: Visit a Maasai village to learn about this complex and proudly independent culture, and their close association with the wild animals.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 28

Maasai Mara National Reserve e Optional Hot Air Balloon Flight

Experience the savannah at dawn from a hot air balloon. See page 90 for details (additional expense, please book on tour).

Enrich: Join the chefs at Sarova Mara Lodge for an African cooking class.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 29

Maasai Mara National Reserve > Nairobi > UK e

Enrich: Enjoy an exclusive farewell bush breakfast out on the open plains of the Maasai Mara, amongst the wildlife. Board your light aircraft for a scenic flight over the reserve to Nairobi Airport, where it’s time to say farewell to new found friends and the magic of Africa. Fly overnight from Nairobi to the UK.

Meals: B

Day 30

Arrive UK

Welcome home.

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Luxury inclusions:

Amboseli National Park, Kenya

Grand African Safari

Essential Africa

Close your eyes and think of Africa and you’re likely to picture one of the iconic attractions in this itinerary. After all, this journey was designed to introduce you to Africa’s true essence.

The wonder of it all is that the Africa of your imagination is accessible to you. It’s a place with vast herds of elephants and antelope, where lions roam the plains and cheetahs chase down their prey with spectacular speed. It’s a place with many monumental wonders; Cape Town’s Table Mountain and Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls, to pick out just two. It encompasses all the splendour of Kenya’s highest mountain peaks and Tanzania’s great rolling grasslands. And best of all, it’s available right here in one complete, convenient, and wondrous journey.

1 Overnight stay

Witness a wonderful Australian initiative, the Lake Nakuru Orphanage. Enjoy a heart-warming visit, partake in a truly memorable interaction with the children and draw a little closer to Africa and its people.

Wildlife, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

Giraffes, Mount Kilimanjaro, Kenya

Scenic Enrich

13/25 Day Journey Cape Town > Nairobi

Included Highlights:

Stay on the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town with stunning backdrops of Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean

Experience the excitement of a game drive in search of the Big Five and enjoy the safari tradition of Sunset Drinks

Feel the spray of the water from Victoria Falls while enjoying your guided tour

See Africa’s ‘Garden of Eden’, Ngorongoro Crater

Watch the elephants at play on your Chobe River cruise

Lion Cub, Maasai Mara, Kenya

Grand African Safari

13/25 Day Itinerary Cape Town > Nairobi

Day 1

UK > Cape Town

Fly overnight from the UK to Cape Town.

Day 2

Cape Town t

Welcome to Cape Town. Your journey into wonder begins with a three-night Special Stay at the Commodore Hotel.

Meals: D

Day 3

Cape Town f

Ascend Table Mountain by rotating gondola for stunning 360-degree views.

Freechoice: Sample South Africa’s finest vintages on a winelands tour. Alternatively, visit Robben Island, or opt for a township tour or a Harley Davidson™ ride.

Meals: B

Day 4

Cape Town

Journey along the Atlantic coastline to Cape Point. Stop at the Cape of Good Hope and visit Boulders Beach, home to an African penguin colony.

Meals: B.L

Day 5

Cape Town > Thornybush Game Reserve (Kruger National Park) ts

Fly to Hoedspruit and transfer to Thornybush Private Game Lodge, adjacent to Kruger National Park, where you’ll enjoy a three-night Special Stay. Set off on your first game drive this afternoon.

Sunset Drinks: At the end of your afternoon game drive, partake in one of the most enjoyable of safari traditions – Sunset Drinks.

Meals: B.D

Day 6

Thornybush Game Reserve (Kruger National Park) e

Enjoy game drives without restriction in specially adapted Land Rovers, to track

the ‘Big Five’ – lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffaloes.

Enrich: Dine in the bush under a starlit sky with the sounds of African wildlife close by.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 7

Thornybush Game Reserve (Kruger National Park)

Encounter more of Africa’s wildlife on your morning and evening game drives. Also take the opportunity for a walking safari with your game ranger.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 8

Day 11

Victoria Falls e

Enrich: Visit a typical Zimbabwean village to gain unique insights into traditional tribal life and meet the elephants during your visit to an elephant sanctuary. Witness the power of Victoria Falls from the Zimbabwean side. Later, enjoy dinner at the beautiful Livingstone Restaurant.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 12

Victoria Falls > Nairobi

Freechoice Dining: Choose to dine at the local Carnivore Restaurant, famous for its wide variety of meat roasted on a traditional Maasai sword over a fire pit, or relax over dinner at Café Maghreb located at your hotel.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 14

Nairobi > Ngorongoro Crater t

Journey into magical Tanzania and travel onto the Ngorongoro Crater, known as ‘Africa’s Eden’. Enjoy a two-night Special Stay at the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, on the crater’s rim.

Meals: B.L.D

Panorama

Route > Johannesburg

Travel the Panorama Route to Johannesburg and see the Blyde River Canyon – the third deepest in the world. Stay at the stylish Peermont D’Oreale Grande Hotel.

Meals: B

Day 9

Johannesburg > Victoria Falls ts

Board your flight to Victoria Falls and witness the world’s largest sheet of falling water. Enjoy a three-night Special Stay at the colonial Victoria Falls Hotel.

Sunset Drinks: Be treated to a special sunset cruise on the Zambezi River and watch the teeming wildlife on the banks, just upstream from Victoria Falls, drink in hand.

Tonight’s outdoor dinner is accompanied by a mesmerising display of traditional dancing.

Meals: B.D

Day 10

Chobe National Park

Cruise on the Chobe River, home to vast herds of elephants and buffalo, and join a game drive along the shoreline.

Meals: B.L

Optional Helicopter Flight

Enjoy an optional helicopter flight over Victoria Falls. See page 90 for details (additional cost, please book on tour). Fly to Nairobi for your two-night stay at the elegant Serena Hotel, located on a private acreage.

Meals: B

Guests on the 13 Day Southern Africa Discovery (Journey code: DSZB) depart today and transfer to Victoria Falls airport after breakfast.

Day 13

Nairobi f

Start your day with a giraffe encounter and learn how these animals are endangered. Relive the romance of the movie ‘Out of Africa’ during a visit to Karen Blixen’s home, before travelling to Kiambethu Tea Farm. Wander through the tea fields and hear the stories of the first commercially grown tea in Africa.

Day 15

Ngorongoro Crater

Witness sunrise over the crater before an extended game drive along the crater floor, reputed to contain the largest number of predators in all of Africa.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 16

Ngorongoro Crater > Serengeti National Park

Visit to Olduvai Gorge, the site of many archaeological findings, including traces of pre-historic man which date back 3.5 million years. Later, enter Serengeti National Park with its vast central plains made fertile by the ashes of the nearby highlands.

Your two-night stay is at the Serengeti Sopa Lodge.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 17

Serengeti National Park

The Serenova Valley is renowned for its game viewing, due to its abundance of water as well as its large population of resident cats. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 18

Serengeti National Park > Amboseli National Park

Fly to Arusha and enjoy the marvellous view of Mount Kilimanjaro. Return to Kenya and travel to Amboseli National Park where massive herds of elephants migrate across the dry plains. Ol Tukai Lodge, your home for two nights, sits beside a major elephant trail with views of the mountain.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 19

Amboseli National Park

On your game drives today, keep an eye out for cheetahs and lions often seen stalking the plains.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 20

Amboseli National Park > Lake Nakuru National Park

Journey north into the heart of Kenya to Lake Nakuru. Enjoy a two-night stay at Lion Hill Lodge, overlooking the lake.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 21

Lake Nakuru e

Enrich: Visit the Lake Nakuru Orphanage centre, established by an Australian family, and feel a little closer to Africa and its wonderful people.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 22

Lake Nakuru > Maasai Mara National Reserve

The Maasai Mara is home to 95 species of animals. Enjoy a two-night stay inside the reserve at the Sarova Mara Camp.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 23

Maasai Mara National Reserve

Optional Hot Air Balloon Flight

Experience the savannah at dawn from a hot air balloon. See page 90 for details (additional expense, please book on tour).

Enrich: Visit a Maasai village to learn about this complex and proudly independent culture and their close association with the wild animals.

Freechoice: Join your Maasai guide for a walking tour, or take an African cooking class.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 24

Maasai Mara > Nairobi > UK e

Enrich: Enjoy an exclusive farewell bush breakfast out on the open plains of the Maasai Mara, amongst the wildlife. Board your light aircraft for a scenic flight over the reserve to Nairobi Airport, where it’s time to say farewell to new found friends and the magic

Luxury inclusions:

Fly from a choice of UK airports

of Africa. Fly overnight from Nairobi to the UK.

Meals: B

Day 25 Arrive UK

Welcome home.

This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the journey will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 104 to 109 for further information.

Fully escorted smaller group land journey

5 exclusive Scenic Enrich experiences e

Your choice of 8 Scenic Freechoice activities and dining f

2 Scenic Sunset Drinks events s

4 memorable Scenic Special Stays t

Private concession game reserves

55 meals – 22 breakfasts (B), 16 lunches (L) and 17 dinners (D)

Expert Tour Director and knowledgeable local and safari guides

All internal flights

Return airport transfers

All tipping and gratuities

For more details, please call 0808 258 9217 For full terms and conditions please visit scenic.co.uk/terms-and-conditions

Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

Wonders of Africa

31 Day Journey Cape Town > Nairobi

Open your eyes to wonder

Surrender to rolling expanses of unsurpassed beauty, majestic peaks and cascading waterfalls and be treated to some of the world’s most incredible fauna and flora.

From first-class dining, sometimes in untamed and adventurous surrounds, to introductions to a world you’ve never seen before, you can look forward to a level of luxury and inclusion that will open your eyes to the wealth of wonder in store.

Travel the world-renowned Garden Route along South Africa’s beautiful coastline, and the equally impressive Panorama Route through the interior. Go in search of the Big Five on game drives and follow in the footsteps of David Livingstone as you marvel at Victoria Falls. Round off your journey with the wonders of Kenya and Tanzania, and find ‘Africa’s Eden’.

Scenic Enrich

Listen to the sounds of the wild over an exclusive bush breakfast on the open plains of the Maasai Mara, freshly prepared by your lodge chefs. A moment to savour and remember forever.

Maasai warriors, Kenya

Cheetah and cubs, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Included Highlights:

Stay on the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront with stunning backdrops of Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean

Experience the excitement of a game drive in search of the Big Five and enjoy the safari tradition of Sunset Drinks

Feel the spray of the water from Victoria Falls while enjoying your guided tour

Meet a traditional Maasai warrior as part of your visit to a Maasai village

Visit an elephant sanctuary in Zimbabwe

Blyde River Canyon, South Africa

Wonders of Africa

31 Day Itinerary Cape Town > Nairobi

Day

1 UK > Cape Town

Fly overnight from the UK to Cape Town.

Day 2

Cape Town t

Welcome to Cape Town, where your exclusive three-night Special Stay is at Table Bay Hotel, offering views of the waterfront and Table Mountain. Tonight, meet your Tour Director for a welcome drink and dinner.

Meals: D

Day 3

Cape

Town f

Ascend Table Mountain by rotating gondola for wondrous 360-degree views.

Freechoice: Sample South Africa’s finest vintages on a winelands tour. Alternatively, visit history-rich Robben Island, or opt to take a township tour or a Harley Davidson™ ride.

Meals: B

Day 4

Cape Town

Journey along the Atlantic coastline to Cape Point. Stop at the Cape of Good Hope, then visit Boulders Beach, home to an African penguin colony.

Meals: B.L

Day 6

Day 10

Oudtshoorn

> Knysna f

Learn about Africa’s largest bird at a local ostrich farm, then head to Knysna on the Garden Route, famous for its oysters. Stay overnight at the Protea Hotel Knysna Quays.

Freechoice Dining: Choose between two local restaurants for tonight’s dinner.

Meals: B.D

Day 7

Ghost Mountain > Kingdom of eSwatini

Arrive in the tiny Kingdom of eSwatini. Journey through the magnificent valleys of Big Bend to the Summerfield Resort, nestled within an idyllic Botanical Garden, for an overnight stay. Enjoy time at leisure to explore the magnificent garden.

Meals: B.D

Day 11

Day 13 Panorama Route > Johannesburg

Take in the magnificent Panorama Route on the road to Johannesburg. You’ll view the Blyde River Canyon, the third deepest in the world, and visit Bourke’s Luck Potholes and enjoy spectacular views from Wonder View. Then, check into the stylish Michelangelo Hotel for two nights.

Meals: B

Port

Elizabeth > Durban t

Travel along the Garden Route to Port Elizabeth and board your flight to Durban. Enjoy a two-night Special Stay at The Oyster Box Hotel, promising colonial charm and style.

Meals: B.D

Day 8

Durban

Discover the beachside town of Durban, famous for its Indian and colonial influences. This afternoon, indulge in a delicious high tea.

Meals: B

Day 9

Hluhluwe > Ghost Mountain e

Kingdom of eSwatini > Kruger National Park ts

Kruger National Park stretches an impressive 450 kilometres. Your two-night Special Stay is at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge, situated on a private concession within the park. The Sabie River flows through it, and its bushland is home to the highest recorded concentration of leopards in Africa. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in an open-top safari vehicle.

Sunset Drinks: At the end of your game drive, partake in one of the most enjoyable of safari traditions – Sunset Drinks.

Day 14

Johannesburg e

Enrich: Visit Soweto with your local guide and walk the streets that Mandela walked as you visit his house. Learn about 20th century South Africa during your visit to the Apartheid Museum.

Meals: B.D

Day 15

Johannesburg > Victoria Falls ts

Soak up the nighttime ambience while dining at your lodge.

Meals: B.D

Day

5 Cape Town > Oudtshoorn

Stunning semi-desert scenery awaits en route to the town of Oudtshoorn. Later, discover a wonderland of underground chambers at the Cango Caves, amongst the largest in the world, before your stay at Swartberg Country Manor.

Meals: B.D

The Dolphin Coast region of Natal has a sea of sugarcane fields. Enter Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park, world-renowned for its rhino conservation program. Later, enjoy your overnight stay at the Ghost Mountain Inn, at the foot of Zululand’s legendary Ghost Mountain.

Enrich: This evening, you’ll be treated to a mesmerising display of traditional Zulu dancing, complete with dramatic local drumming.

Meals: B.D

Day 12

Kruger National Park e

Limitless game viewing possibilities await, so make sure you take your camera. Specially adapted Land Rovers are able to traverse Kruger National Park, without restriction, to track the Big Five – lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffaloes.

Enrich: Enjoy a fascinating lecture from an expert game ranger on Africa’s big game. Meals: B.L.D

Board your flight to Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The world’s largest sheet of falling water rises 108 metres high and spans a gorge carved out of a flat plateau. Check into the marvellously colonial Victoria Falls Hotel for your three-night Special Stay.

Sunset Drinks: Be treated to a special sunset cruise down the Zambezi River and watch the teeming wildlife on the banks, drink in hand, just upstream from Victoria Falls. Tonight’s outdoor dinner features a mesmerising display of traditional dancing.

Meals: B.D

Day 16

Chobe National Park

Large concentrations of big game call Chobe National Park home. Embark on a game drive along the shoreline, where predators often come to drink. Later, enjoy a cruise on the Chobe River, home to huge herds of elephant and buffalo. Large pods of hippo and giraffe families inhabit the banks and woodlands.

Meals: B.L

Day 17

Victoria Falls

e

Enrich: Visit a typical Zimbabwean village to gain unique insights into traditional tribal life and meet the elephants as part of your visit to the elephant sanctuary. Later, witness the power of Victoria Falls on a tour of the Zimbabwean side of the world’s largest waterfall. Then, enjoy dinner in the beautiful Livingstone Restaurant.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 18

Victoria Falls > Nairobi

Optional Helicopter Flight

Enjoy an optional helicopter flight over Victoria Falls. See page 90 for details (additional expense, please book on tour). Later, fly to Nairobi and transfer to the opulent Serena Hotel, situated on a private acreage, for your two-night stay.

Meals: B

Day 19

Nairobi f

Start your day with a giraffe encounter and learn how these animals are endangered. Relive the romance of the movie ‘Out of Africa’ during a visit to Karen Blixen’s home, before travelling to Kiambethu Tea Farm. Wander through the tea fields and hear the stories of the first commercially grown tea in Africa.

Freechoice Dining: Choose to dine at the local Carnivore Restaurant, famous for its wide variety of meat roasted on a traditional Maasai sword over a fire pit, or relax over dinner at your hotel.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 20

Nairobi > Ngorongoro Crater t

Journey into magical Tanzania and travel onto the Ngorongoro Crater, known as ‘Africa’s Eden’. Enjoy a two-night Special Stay at the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, on the crater’s rim.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 21

Ngorongoro Crater

Witness sunrise over the crater before an extended game drive along the crater floor. The area is reputed to contain the largest number of predators in all of Africa.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 22

Ngorongoro Crater > Serengeti National Park

Step back in time with a visit to Olduvai Gorge, the site of many archaeological findings, including traces of pre-historic man which date back 3.5 million years. Later, enter Serengeti National Park with its vast central plains made fertile by the ashes of the nearby highlands. Your two-night stay is at the Serengeti Sopa Lodge.

Meals: B.L.D

Caption

Lake Nakuru, Kenya

Kruger National Park, South Africa

Serengeti National Park, South Africa

Wonders of Africa

31 Day Itinerary Cape Town > Nairobi

Day 23 Serengeti National Park

The Serenova Valley is renowned for its game viewing, due to its abundance of water as well as its large population of resident cats. Explore on morning and afternoon game drives.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 24 Serengeti National Park > Amboseli National Park

Fly to Arusha and enjoy a marvellous view of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest freestanding mountain in the world. Return to Kenya and travel to Amboseli National Park where massive herds of elephants migrate across the dry plains. Ol Tukai Lodge, your home for two nights, sits beside a major elephant trail with views of the mountain.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 25

Amboseli National Park

On your game drive today, keep an eye out for cheetahs and lions, often seen stalking the plains.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 26

Amboseli National Park > Lake Nakuru

National Park

Journey north into the heart of Kenya to Lake Nakuru. Enjoy a two-night stay at Lion Hill Lodge, overlooking the lake.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 27

Lake Nakuru National Park e

This shallow alkaline lake near the town of Ol Nakuru is home to flamingos, pelicans and other birds.

Enrich: Visit Lake Nakuru Orphanage Centre, established by an Australian family, and feel a little closer to Africa and its wonderful people.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 28

Lake Nakuru >

Maasai Mara National Reserve

The Maasai Mara is home to 95 species of animals. Enjoy a two-night stay inside the reserve at the Sarova Mara Camp.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 29

Maasai Mara National Reserve

Optional Hot Air Balloon Flight

Experience the savannah at dawn from a hot air balloon. See page 90 for details (additional cost, please book on tour).

Enrich: Visit a traditional Maasai village and learn about this complex and proudly independent culture and their close association with the wild animals.

Freechoice: Join your Maasai guide for a walking tour, or take an African cooking class.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 30

Maasai Mara

National Reserve > Nairobi > UK e

Enrich: Enjoy an exclusive farewell bush breakfast out on the open plains of the Maasai Mara amongst the wildlife.

Board your light aircraft for a scenic flight over the reserve to Nairobi Airport, where it’s time to say farewell to new found friends and the magic of Africa. Fly overnight from Nairobi to the UK.

Meals: B

Day 31

Arrive UK

Welcome home.

Luxury inclusions:

Fly from a choice of UK airports

This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the journey will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 104 to 109 for further information.

Fully escorted smaller group land journey

6 exclusive Scenic Enrich experiences e

Your choice of 10 Scenic Freechoice activities and dining f

2 Scenic Sunset Drinks events s

5 memorable Scenic Special Stays t

Private concession game reserves

65 meals – 28 breakfasts (B), 15 lunches (L) and 22 dinners (D)

Expert Tour Director and knowledgeable local and safari guides

All internal flights

Return airport transfers

All tipping and gratuities

From 30 May 2023 our pricing, flight inclusions and itineraries have been updated.

For more details, please call

0808 258 9217

Terms and Conditions: All prices are per person and include taxes and charges. Deposit is £1,250 per person. Flights are in Economy class. Airline availability dependent on date selected. Full payment is required 120 days prior to departure. Itinerary and departure date are subject to change. Prices are correct as of 11

For full terms and conditions please visit scenic.co.uk/terms-and-conditions

Game drive, Chobe National Park, Botswana

South Africa & Victoria Falls

16/19 Day Journey Cape Town > Victoria Falls

Southern African mystique

Africa’s southern region is in many ways unlike any to the north. The cultures, landscapes and histories that encompass this intriguing sub-continent have given it an identity and mystique that is all its own. From Cape Point, right at the southern tip, all the way to the incomparable Victoria Falls, the attractions on this itinerary provide a perspective certain to satisfy your curiosity about this intriguing land. Discover if South Africa’s Garden Route truly is as beautiful as legend paints it. Stop at unique Oudtshoorn and pristine Knysna. See the hills of Natal, just as they might have been when Shaka Zulu reigned supreme, and visit some of the region’s great national parks and game lodges.

Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge

The Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge is located in the renowned Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, bordering the world famous Kruger National Park; together, they form 2.7 million hectares of protected wilderness. Game roams freely between the reserves, creating one of Africa’s most biodiverse wildlife populations.

Cape Point, South Africa

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Included Highlights:

Stay on the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront with stunning backdrops of Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean

Feast on high tea as part of your stay at The Oyster Box in Durban

Experience the excitement of a game drive in search of the Big Five and enjoy the safari tradition of Sunset Drinks

Dine in the Livingstone Room at The Victoria Falls Hotel, which has played host to princes and princesses in times past

Chobe National Park, Botswana

South Africa & Victoria Falls

16/19 Day Itinerary Cape Town > Victoria Falls

Day 1

UK > Cape Town

Fly overnight from the UK to Cape Town.

Day 2 Cape Town t

Welcome to wonderful Cape Town. Enjoy an exclusive three-night Special Stay at Table Bay Hotel, with spectacular views of the waterfront and Table Mountain. Tonight, meet your Tour Director for a welcome drink and dinner.

Meals: D

Day 3

Cape Town f

Ascend Table Mountain by rotating gondola for stunning 360-degree views.

Freechoice: Sample South Africa’s finest vintages on a winelands tour. Alternatively, visit Robben Island, or opt for a township tour or a Harley Davidson™ ride.

Meals: B

Day 4 Cape Town

Journey to Cape Point and stop at the Cape of Good Hope, then visit Boulders Beach, home to an African penguin colony.

Meals: B.L

Day 5 Cape Town > Oudtshoorn

Stunning semi-desert scenery awaits en route to the town of Oudtshoorn. Discover a wonderland of underground chambers at the Cango Caves, among the largest in the world, before your overnight stay at Swartberg Country Manor.

Meals: B.D

Day 6

Oudtshoorn > Knysna f

Learn about Africa’s largest bird at a local ostrich farm, then head to Knysna on the Garden Route, famous for its oysters. You’ll enjoy a night at the Protea Hotel Knysna Quays.

Freechoice Dining: Choose between two local restaurants for tonight’s dinner.

Meals: B.D

Day 7

Port Elizabeth > Durban t

Travel along the Garden Route to Port Elizabeth and board your flight to Durban. Enjoy a two-night Special Stay at The Oyster Box Hotel, exuding colonial charm and style.

Meals: B.D

Day 8

Durban

Discover the beachside town of Durban, famous for its Indian and colonial influences. This afternoon, indulge in a delicious high tea.

Meals: B

Day 9

Hluhluwe > Ghost Mountain e

The Dolphin Coast region of Natal has a sea of sugarcane fields. Enter Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, world-renowned for its rhino conservation program. Later, enjoy your overnight stay at the Ghost Mountain Inn, at the foot of Zululand’s legendary Ghost Mountain.

Enrich: This evening, you’ll be treated to a mesmerising display of traditional Zulu dancing, complete with dramatic local drumming.

Meals: B.D

Day 10

Ghost Mountain > Kingdom of eSwatini

Arrive in the tiny Kingdom of eSwatini. Journey through the magnificent valleys of Big Bend to the Summerfield Resort, nestled within an idyllic Botanical Garden, for an overnight stay. Enjoy time at leisure to explore the magnificent garden.

Meals: B.D

Day 11

Kingdom of eSwatini > Kruger National Park ts

The famous Kruger National Park borders Mozambique and stretches an impressive 450 kilometres. You’ll enjoy a two-night Special Stay at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge, on a private concession within the park. The Sabie River flows through the park and its bushland is home to the highest recorded concentration of leopards in Africa. Take a game drive in an open safari vehicle this afternoon and look out for the Big Five.

Sunset Drinks: At the end of your afternoon game drive, partake in one of the most enjoyable of safari traditions – Sunset Drinks. Soak up the nighttime ambience while dining at your lodge.

Meals: B.D

Day 12

Kruger National Park e

Limitless game viewing possibilities await as you traverse Kruger National Park in specially adapted Land Rovers to track the Big Five – lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffaloes.

Enrich: Enjoy a fascinating lecture from an expert ranger on Africa’s big game.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 13

Panorama Route > Johannesburg

Travel the magnificent Panorama Route on the way to Johannesburg. View Blyde River Canyon, the third deepest in the world, and visit Bourke’s Luck Potholes. Then, check into the Michelangelo Hotel for two nights.

Meals: B

Day 14 Johannesburg e

Enrich: Explore Soweto with your local guide and visit Nelson Mandela’s house. Learn about 20th century South Africa during your visit to the Apartheid Museum.

Meals: B.D

Day 15

Johannesburg > Victoria Falls ts

Board your flight to Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The world’s largest sheet of falling water rises 108 metres high and spans a gorge carved out of a flat plateau. Check into the marvellously colonial Victoria Falls Hotel for your three-night Special Stay.

Sunset Drinks: Be treated to a special sunset cruise down the Zambezi River and watch the teeming wildlife on the banks, just upstream from Victoria Falls.

Tonight’s outdoor dinner is accompanied by a mesmerising display of traditional dancing.

Meals: B.D

Guests on the 16 Day South Africa Discovery (Journey code: DSZG) depart after breakfast this morning in Johannesburg.

Day 16

Chobe National Park

Large concentrations of big game call Chobe National Park home. Embark on a game drive along the shoreline, where predators often come to drink. Later, enjoy a cruise on the Chobe River, home to huge herds of elephants and buffalo. Large pods of hippo and giraffe families inhabit the banks and surrounding woodlands.

Meals: B.L

Day 17 Victoria Falls e

Enrich: Visit a typical Zimbabwean village to gain a unique insight into traditional tribal life and enjoy interacting with the elephants. Later, witness the power of Victoria Falls on a tour of the Zimbabwean side of the world’s largest waterfall. Enjoy dinner in the beautiful Livingstone Restaurant to complete your day.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 18

Victoria Falls > UK

Optional Helicopter Flight

Enjoy an optional helicopter flight over Victoria Falls. See page 90 for details (additional cost, please book on tour). Say farewell to new found friends and the wonders of Africa as you depart from Victoria Falls Airport after breakfast this morning. Fly overnight to the UK.

Meals: B

Day 19

Arrive UK

Welcome home.

This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the journey will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 104 to 109 for further information.

Luxury inclusions:

Fly from a choice of UK airports

Fully escorted smaller group land journey

4 exclusive Scenic Enrich experiences e

Your choice of 6 Scenic Freechoice activities and dining f

2 Scenic Sunset Drinks events s

4 memorable Scenic Special Stays t

Private concession game reserves

31 meals – 16 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L) and 11 dinners (D)

Expert Tour Director and knowledgeable local and safari guides

All internal flights

Return airport transfers

All tipping and gratuities

19 Day Cape Town > Victoria Falls

Journey code: DZGR

16 Day Cape Town > Johannesburg

Journey code: DSZG 2023

For full terms and conditions please visit scenic.co.uk/terms-and-conditions

Ostriches, Oudtshoorn, South Africa

The Garden Route, South Africa

Discover Kenya & Tanzania

The incredible Maasai Mara National Reserve, Mount Kenya, the electrifying Mount Kilimanjaro, the vast Ngorongoro Crater – the list of wonders in Kenya and Tanzania is endless.

A Zebras, Serengeti, Tanzania

B Lioness, Serengeti, Tanzania

C Samburu tribe, Kenya

D Flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya

A trip to Kenya and Tanzania is what safari dreams are made of. Mass wildebeest migrations so momentous that the ground thunders underfoot, lakes painted pink with flamingos, the snow-capped peak of Africa’s highest mountain – these are just some of the wondrous sights on display.

The greatest wildlife spectacle on Earth

The Maasai Mara is home to 95 species of animals, amphibians and reptiles and over 400 species of birds. The annual Great Migration, from July to September, attracts over a million wildebeest, zebra and impala, a phenomenon that has to be seen to be appreciated.

Mountains high and craters deep

Enjoy marvellous views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest freestanding mountain in the world, as massive herds of elephants migrate across the dry plains of Amboseli National Park. Shift your gaze downwards to the incredible vistas over Ngorongoro Crater, known as ‘Africa’s Eden’. Even more spectacular than the views from above is a game drive along the crater floor among an unparalleled concentration of wildlife, including the highest density of predators in all of Africa.

The romance of ‘Out of Africa’

Experience the romance of the movie

‘Out of Africa’ as you visit Karen Blixen’s house just outside Nairobi, at the foot of the Ngong Hills. A special treat awaits –quite literally – as you get to feed giraffes, then visit the tea gardens where tea was first commercially grown in Kenya.

Victoria Falls & Kenyan Discovery

Are you game?

There are simply thousands of good reasons to visit Kenya. And you’ll find that many of them travel in herds.

In fact, you’ll be overcome by the sheer amount of wildlife on offer, from large communities of wild elephants, prides of lions and the annual Great Wildebeest Migration to the huge variety of gazelle and antelope that swarm the open plains. And when you’ve had your fill of days spent in Africa’s savannah paradise, and nights cocooned in the incredible ambience of the African bush, you can look forward to unique visits to tribal villages, not to mention witnessing one of the most spectacular landmarks on the continent – the wondrous Victoria Falls.

13/19 Day Journey Johannesburg > Nairobi

Day 1 UK < Johannesburg

Fly overnight from the UK to Johannesburg.

Day 2

Johannesburg

Welcome to South Africa.

Meet your fellow guests at the Michelangelo Hotel for your two-night stay.

Day 3

Johannesburg e

Enrich: Explore Soweto with your guide and visit Nelson Mandela’s house. Learn about 20th century South Africa at the Apartheid Museum.

Meals: B.D

Day 4

Johannesburg > Victoria Falls ts

Fly to Victoria Falls for your three-night Special Stay at the colonial Victoria Falls Hotel. Sunset Drinks: Be treated to a special sunset cruise down the Zambezi River and watch the teeming wildlife on the banks, just upstream from Victoria Falls.

Tonight’s outdoor dinner is accompanied by a mesmerising display of traditional dancing.

Meals: B.D

Day 5

Chobe National Park

Embark on a game drive, then enjoy a cruise on the Chobe River, home to huge herds of elephants and buffalo.

Meals: B.L

Day 6

Victoria Falls e

Enrich: Visit a typical Zimbabwean village to gain a unique insight into traditional tribal life and enjoy interacting with the elephants. Witness the power of Victoria Falls from the Zimbabwean side. Enjoy dinner in the beautiful Livingstone Restaurant.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 7

Day 8

Nairobi f

Start your day with a giraffe encounter and learn how these animals are endangered. Relive the romance of the movie ‘Out of Africa’ during a visit to Karen Blixen’s home, before travelling to Kiambethu Tea Farm. Wander through the tea fields and hear the stories of the first commercially grown tea in Africa.

Victoria Falls

> Nairobi Helicopter Flight

Enjoy an optional helicopter flight over Victoria Falls. See page 90 or details (additional expense, please book on tour).

Fly to Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, for a two-night stay at the opulent Serena Hotel.

Meals: B

Guests on the 13 Day Kenyan Discovery (Journey code: DKEN) will join in Nairobi today.

Freechoice Dining: Choose to dine at the local Carnivore Restaurant, famous for its wide variety of meat roasted on a traditional Maasai sword over a fire pit, or relax over dinner at Café Maghreb located at your hotel.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 9

Nairobi > Amboseli National Park

Travel to Amboseli National Park, staying for two nights at the Ol Tukai Lodge, situated beside a major elephant trail, with views of the mountain.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 10

Amboseli National Park s

Venture off in search of wildlife on morning and afternoon game drives.

Sunset Drinks: Climb to the top of Observation Hill for sunset views and drinks.

Meals: B.L.D

The Great Wildebeest Migration, Maasai Mara, Kenya

Day 11

Day 17

Amboseli

National Park >

Mount Kenya t

Arrive at Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club for your two-night Special Stay.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 12

Mount Kenya

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Freechoice: Travel to Ol Pejeta Conservancy and visit a sanctuary for chimpanzees. Alternatively, enjoy a bird walk or perhaps a round of golf (9 holes).

Enrich: Partake in a symbolic equator ceremony with tribal music and dancing.

Meals: B.D

Day 13

Mount Kenya > Lake

Nakuru National Park

The lake is home to flamingos and other birds. Enjoy a two-night stay at Lion Hill Lodge.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 14

Lake Nakuru

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Enrich: Visit the Lake Nakuru Orphanage centre, established by an Australian family, and feel a little closer to Africa and its wonderful people.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 15

Lake Nakuru > Maasai Mara

National Reserve

The Maasai Mara is home to numerous bird and animal species, and also witnesses the Great Wildebeest Migration from July to September. Spend three nights at Sarova Mara Camp.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 16

Maasai Mara

National Reserve e

Embark on game drives, tracking lions, cheetahs, leopards, and herds of antelope and zebras.

Enrich: Visit a traditional Maasai village and learn about this proudly independent culture.

Meals: B.L.D

Maasai Mara National Reserve e

Optional Hot Air Balloon Flight

Experience the savannah at dawn from a hot air balloon. See page 90 for details (additional cost, please book on tour).

Enrich: Join the chefs at Sarova Mara Lodge for an African cooking class.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 18

Maasai Mara > Nairobi

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Enrich: Enjoy an exclusive farewell bush breakfast out on the open plains of the Maasai Mara amongst the wildlife. Board your light aircraft for a scenic flight over the reserve to Nairobi Airport, where it’s time to say farewell to new found friends and the magic of Africa. Fly overnight from Nairobi to the UK.

Meals: B

Day 19

Arrive UK Welcome home.

This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the journey will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 104 to 109 for further information.

Scenic Enrich

Visit a traditional Maasai village and learn about this complex and proudly independent culture, their distinctive custom and colourful dress.

Luxury inclusions:

Fly from a choice of UK airports

Fully escorted smaller group land journey

7 exclusive Scenic Enrich experiences e

Your choice of 5 Scenic Freechoice activities and dining f

2 Scenic Sunset Drinks events s

2 memorable Scenic Special Stays t

Private concession game reserves

40 meals – 16 breakfasts (B), 11 lunches (L) and 13 dinners (D)

Expert Tour Director and knowledgeable local and safari guides

All internal flights

Return airport transfers

All tipping and gratuities

19 Day Johannesburg > Nairobi

Journey code: DZKA 2023

13 Day Nairobi > Nairobi

Terms and Conditions: All prices are per person and include taxes and charges. Deposit is £1,250 per person. Flights are in Economy class. Airline availability dependent on date selected. Full payment is required 120 days prior to departure. Itinerary and departure date are subject to change. Prices are correct as of 11 January 2023, please note a fuel surcharge may be applicable at time of full payment. For full terms and conditions please refer to pages 104-109 or refer to our website.

To book call 0808 258 9217 or contact your local Travel Agent

Victoria Falls & East Africa Adventure

Treasure trove of wonders

From the thundering of the world’s largest waterfall to the thundering of the hooves of a thousand wildebeest, prepare to be thunderstruck.

The ultimate African adventure may conjure images of magnificent sweeping landscapes and wild creatures roaming vast plains, but with its complex history and charming people, you will find there is so much more to discover during your journey. An awe-inspiring helicopter ride over the enormous Victoria Falls, an incredible game drive along the Ngorongoro Crater, a humbling visit to a local orphanage and an intriguing trip to an indigenous village; surprises and extraordinary moments are tucked away around every bend of this itinerary.

Day 1

UK > Johannesburg

Fly from the UK overnight to Johannesburg.

Day 2

Johannesburg

Welcome to South Africa. Enjoy an overnight stay at the stylish Peermont D’Oreale Grande Hotel.

Day 3

Johannesburg > Victoria Falls ts

Board your flight to Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Arrive at the colonial Victoria Falls Hotel for your three-night Special Stay.

Sunset Drinks: Be treated to a special sunset cruise down the Zambezi River and watch the teeming wildlife on the banks, just upstream from Victoria Falls.

Tonight’s outdoor dinner is accompanied by a mesmerising display of traditional dancing.

Meals: B.D

Day 4

Chobe National Park

Embark on a game drive, then enjoy a cruise on the Chobe River, home to huge herds of elephants and buffalo.

Meals: B.L

Day 5

Victoria Falls e

Enrich: Visit a typical Zimbabwean village to gain a unique insight into traditional tribal life and enjoy interacting with the elephants.

Witness the power of Victoria Falls from the Zimbabwean side. Enjoy dinner in the beautiful Livingstone Restaurant.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 6

Victoria Falls > Nairobi

Optional Helicopter Flight

Enjoy an optional helicopter flight over Victoria Falls. See page 90 for details (additional expense, please book on tour).

Fly to Nairobi for your two-night stay at the Serena Hotel, on a private acreage.

Meals: B

Guests on the 14 Day East Africa Adventure (Journey code: DSZE) will join in Nairobi today.

Day 7 Nairobi f

Start your day with a giraffe encounter. Relive the romance of the movie ‘Out of Africa’ during a visit to Karen Blixen’s home, before travelling to Kiambethu Tea Farm. Wander through the tea fields and hear the stories of the first commercially grown tea in Africa.

Freechoice Dining: Choose to dine at the local Carnivore Restaurant, famous for its wide variety of meat roasted on a traditional Maasai sword over a fire pit, or relax over dinner at Café Maghreb located at your hotel.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 8

Nairobi > Ngorongoro Crater t

Journey into magical Tanzania and travel onto the Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy a two-night Special Stay at the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 9

Ngorongoro Crater

Witness sunrise over the crater before an extended game drive along the crater floor. This area is reputed to contain the largest number of predators in all of Africa.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 10

Ngorongoro Crater > Serengeti National Park

Visit to Olduvai Gorge, the site of many archaeological findings, including traces of pre-historic man which date back 3.5 million years. Later, enter Serengeti National Park, where your two-night stay is at the Serengeti Sopa Lodge.

Meals: B.L.D

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

14/19 Day Journey Johannesburg > Nairobi

Day 11 Serengeti National Park

The Serenova Valley is renowned for its game viewing, due to its abundance of water as well as its large population of resident cats. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 12

Serengeti National Park > Amboseli National Park

Fly to Arusha and enjoy the marvellous view of Mount Kilimanjaro. Return to Kenya and travel to Amboseli National Park where massive herds of elephants migrate across the dry plains. Ol Tukai Lodge, your home for two nights, sits beside a major elephant trail with views of the mountain.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 13

Amboseli National Park

On your game drives today, keep an eye out for cheetahs and lions, often seen stalking the plains.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 14

Amboseli National Park > Lake Nakuru National Park

Journey into the heart of Kenya to Lake Nakuru. Enjoy a two-night stay at Lion Hill Lodge, overlooking the lake.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 15 Lake Nakuru e

Enrich: Visit the Lake Nakuru Orphanage centre, established by an Australian family, and feel a little closer to Africa and its wonderful people.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 16

Lake Nakuru > Maasai Mara National Reserve

The Maasai Mara is home to 95 species of animals. Enjoy a two-night stay inside the

reserve at the Sarova Mara Camp.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 17

Maasai Mara National Reserve

Optional Hot Air Balloon Flight

Experience the savannah at dawn from a hot air balloon. See page 90 for details (additional expense, please book on tour).

Enrich: Visit a traditional Maasai village to learn about this complex and proudly independent culture and their close association with the wild animals.

Freechoice: Join your Maasai guide for a walking tour, or take an African cooking class.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 18

Maasai Mara National Reserve > Nairobi e

Enrich: Enjoy an exclusive farewell bush breakfast out on the open plains of the Maasai Mara amongst the wildlife. Board your light aircraft for a scenic flight over the reserve to Nairobi Airport, where it’s time to say farewell to new found friends and the magic of Africa. Fly overnight from Nairobi to the UK.

Meals: B

Day 19

Arrive UK

Welcome home.

This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the journey will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 104 to 109 for further information.

Africa’s Eden

Descend to the Ngorongoro Crater floor on an extended game drive and enjoy the overwhelming physical beauty of the area, along with an abundance of wildlife. You’ll soon discover why it’s referred to as ‘Africa’s Eden’.

Luxury inclusions:

Fly from a choice of UK airports

Fully escorted smaller group land journey

4 exclusive Scenic Enrich experiences e

Your choice of 4 Scenic Freechoice activities and dining f

1 Scenic Sunset Drinks event s

2 memorable Scenic Special Stays t

Private concession game reserves

42 meals – 16 breakfasts (B), 13 lunches (L) and 13 dinners (D)

Expert Tour Director and knowledgeable local and safari guides

All internal flights

Return airport transfers

All tipping and gratuities

From 30 May 2023 our pricing, flight inclusions and itineraries have been updated.

For more details, please call 0808 258 9217

For full terms and conditions please visit scenic.co.uk/terms-and-conditions

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19 Day Johannesburg > Nairobi Journey code: DZTK

Flightseeing Options

Whether you soar above the vast plains of the Maasai Mara, enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the spectacle that is Victoria Falls or gaze down at Egypt’s ancient treasures, you’ll be able to appreciate these natural wonders from a unique vantage point.

Spectacular Victoria Falls Helicopter Flight

When it comes to viewing Victoria Falls, a helicopter is undoubtedly the best vantage point. At ground level you can feel the enormous power of the falls as the volumes of water pound into the chasm below. But it is only when you see them from the air that you can take in the whole panorama and enormity of this mighty spectacle. Known as the ‘flight of angels’ it is easy to understand why a helicopter ride over Victoria Falls is named after a heavenly experience as you take in the view of the thundering water below and the natural wildlife in the surrounding bush. This is a truly remarkable experience.

12-15 minute flight

Must be booked on tour.

Maasai Mara Hot Air Balloon Flight

Your adventure begins just before dawn. As the sun’s golden glow tinges the eastern horizon, the ground crew help you board your hot air balloon for a spectacular one hour flight. Take in the stunning panorama of the vast Maasai Mara, famous for its black-maned lion and the annual Great Wildebeest Migration. Your hot air balloon will silently soar over the Maasai Mara ecosystem and the snaking Mara River, with its vast rolling acacia and shrub studded grassland, rivers, forests, hills and escarpments. Magnificent scenery, which stretches as far the eye can see, with a constant pageant of wildlife, all unfold before you during this awe-inspiring flight.

1 hour flight

Must be booked on tour.

Luxor Hot Air Balloon Flight

See the sun rise over ancient monuments on this exhilarating hot air balloon ride. Your adventure begins just before dawn as you board your hot air balloon for a spectacular 45 minute flight. Rise over the fertile green farm lands and soak in the panorama of the mountains of the Valley of the Kings as the sun peaks over the east bank of the Nile River. See Hatshepsut’s temple, float over the Colossi of Memnon and gaze at the impressive Temple of Ramses III bathed in the sun’s golden glow. Across the Nile, see the columns of Karnak and Luxor temples greet the early morning sun as these magnificent vistas unfold before your very eyes.

45 minute flight

Must be booked on tour.

Victoria Falls helicopter flight, Zimbabwe

Maasai Mara balloon flight, Kenya

Luxor balloon flight, Egypt

Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

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JOURNEY INFORMATION

This section provides you with further information about your Scenic experience, including all the particulars about our Scenic Club and details of the hotels we stay in throughout your journey.

The Dead Sea, Jordan

Scenic Club

Learn more about the benefits and rewards of Scenic Club. The more you travel with us, the greater the rewards, and membership is free. Be rewarded for doing what you enjoy most – creating memories with Scenic.

The Finest Hotels

Stay in luxurious hotels with excellent amenities that complement your surrounds during your wonderful land journey through Egypt, the Middle East & Africa with Scenic.

Special Stays

Experience remarkable properties that have been picked because they offer a unique hybrid of luxury, location and first-class facilities. What’s more, these extraordinary Special Stays are included in the price of your itinerary.

Sanctuary Sun Boat III

Evoking the heyday of Egypt’s past, the Sanctuary Sun Boat III offers exquisite facilities from delicious gourmet dining to refreshing cocktails around the pool or enjoying afternoon tea in the stunning lounge.

Enrich your world with Scenic

For 37 years, the pursuit of wonder has led Scenic to search more than 60 countries to create unique luxury itineraries.

Unforgettable handcrafted land journeys

Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA, Japan and South Korea

Scenic’s handcrafted luxury land journeys are meticulously designed to capture the extraordinary wonders of the destinations. The all-inclusive sightseeing and services of a dedicated Tour Director and knowledgeable local guides make the journey truly unforgettable. With distinctive elements such as historic hotels for Scenic Special Stays and iconic, luxurious rail journeys to take in the scenery, Scenic’s land journeys are handcrafted to be wonderfully relaxing.

Truly All-Inclusive River Cruising Europe and South East Asia

Scenic’s 5-star Space-Ships cruise the historic waterways of Europe, and are designed to navigate its rivers, whilst providing you with abundant space on board for a relaxing experience. With up to only 163 guests, our ships provide a more personalised and intimate environment for guests to relax, make friends and enjoy the truly all-inclusive luxury philosophy. With thoughtful inclusions such as Scenic Culinaire, a cooking school on our the South of France and Bordeaux based ships, and Salt Therapy Lounges on our Scenic Space-Ships that cruise the Rhine, Main, Danube, South of France and Bordeaux regions, you’ll get the best unique experiences whilst ensconded in 5-star luxury.

Extraordinary Ocean Voyages

Antarctica, the Arctic, Europe & the Mediterranean, the Americas, South Pacific and more

Combining innovative design, world-class facilities and state-of-the-art technology, Scenic Eclipse sets the benchmark in 6-star cruising. Unrivalled worldwide discovery in truly all-inclusive ultra-luxury, exceptional once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and a dedicated crew await on board The World’s First Discovery Yachts™.

Go above the horizon in one of two on board helicopters^, or delve below on the custom-built submarine, Scenic Neptune^. Indulge in the on board spaces, with luxuriously appointed suites, the spacious 550m² Senses Spa, and up to 10 exceptional dining experiences. Be immersed in the extraordinary with exceptional on shore experiences, led by an expert Discovery Team. This is where ultra-luxury meets discovery.

^Helicopter and submarine experiences at additional cost, subject to regulatory approval, availability, weight restrictions, medical approval and weather and ice conditions. Helicopters are unable to operate in South Georgia and Svalbard. Submarine is unable to operate in US waters.

We would be delighted to assist you to plan and book your next journey. For more information, visit scenic.co.uk or contact your local Travel Agent.

Scenic Space-Ship, Budapest, Hungary

Scenic Eclipse, Antarctica

Milford Sound, New Zealand

Scenic Diamond, Bordeaux

Brown bears, Canada

It’s more than a membership... Welcome to Scenic Club, our rewards and recognition program where we put our guests at the heart of everything we do.

As a Scenic Club member, expand your horizons by unlocking coveted rewards and recognition benefits when you travel across our portfolio of luxury river and yacht cruises and land journeys. The more you travel with us, the greater the experiences and rewards you will receive. Scenic members collect from 100 tier points a day on any Scenic land journey, and your tier points then increase based on your selected deck and suite of choice when you travel on our Europe River Cruises and Scenic Eclipse. Best of all, membership is complimentary.

Benefit

Gold Platinum Emerald

Welcome Home voucher* to redeem on your next cruise or tour £100 £100 £100 £150

Welcome Home voucher* to redeem on your next cruise or tour if two or more tours are booked in the same reservation £200 £200 £200 £300

Refer a Friend voucher, entitling any new guest referral to a discount. The referring guest will earn a £100 Referral Credit when this voucher is redeemed and deposited*

Choice of a Scenic Club merchandise or luggage received prior to every trip^≈

Dedicated members only help desk, for a quick response to any queries, issues or requests

Member only offers on selected itineraries

Priority on pre-release tours and cruises

Member only competitions and events

Scenic Club Wonder magazine

The very latest updates and information via Scenic e-news

Scenic Club Member Only mailings

Private door-to-door transfers before and after travel (location and distance restrictions apply)

£100 £100 £100 £100

Benefit

Complimentary pre or postnight hotel stay for trips of 20 days or more+

Access to exclusive member only offers and itineraries

Choice of either a premium Scenic Club trolley case or a £75 gift card prior to each departure^≈

Extended distance allowance for the private door-to-door transfers

Exclusive Scenic Club Diamond offers

Exclusive Emerald travel wallet

Upgraded hotel categories for pre or post accommodation when available*

Exclusive Scenic Club Emerald events

Benefit - River Cruising

Additional benefits are available for Emerald members* (see website)

Benefit - Scenic Eclipse

Additional benefits are available for Diamond and Emerald members* (see website)

Qualify after your first paid trip.

Qualify after earning 5,000 Points.

Qualify after earning 10,000 Points.

Qualify after earning 25,000 Points.

*Conditions apply. For the most up-to-date details of member benefits and terms and conditions, please visit the Scenic website. All benefits of the loyalty program are subject to availability and subject to change. We reserve the right to modify, replace or remove any aspect of the program without notice. ≈Available on trips of 7 days or more only. ^ Select via Tour Personaliser eight weeks prior to departure tp.scenicglobal.com + The 20 days required to qualify for this benefit can be made up of the total paid days for travel, so can include paid add-on days, such as stopovers, journey extensions and/or back-to-back journeys. Hotels available for this benefit are subject to change.

Accommodation Special Stays

A Marriott Mena House, Egypt

B The Oyster Box, Durban, South Africa

C Wadi Rum UFO Luxotel, Jordan

D Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay, Egypt

E Thornybush Game Lodge, South Africa

With our range of Scenic Special Stays you will find yourself staying in hotels that are simply unlike any others – iconic properties remarkable for their location, character and heritage. Look for the Special Stays symbol on your itinerary indicating the locations of these outstanding properties.

Location Description

Giza, Egypt Marriott Mena House

Nestled in the shadows of the Great Pyramids of Giza, Mena House Hotel offers magnificent views from the comfort of your Deluxe Pyramid View Room. The luxurious interiors feature exquisite antiques, handcrafted furniture and original works of art.

Luxor, Egypt Sofitel Winter Palace

Built in 1886 by British explorers, the opulent Sofitel Winter Palace is perched on the Nile River. Once a winter retreat for the Egyptian Royal Family, Agatha Christie wrote her famed novel ‘Death on the Nile’ here.

Aswan, Egypt Sofitel Legend Old Cataract

Rising grandly from a pink granite shelf at the edge of the Nubian Desert, this stylish property features sophisticated interiors, Moorish arches, Persian carpets and hand-carved furnishings.

Red Sea, Egypt Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay

This luxurious retreat on the shores of the Red Sea is designed in the style of ancient Moorish fortresses with a landscape of gardens, pools, lagoons and waterfalls.

Location Description

Wadi Rum, Jordan Wadi Rum UFO Luxotel

Sleep under the starry desert skies in a world of luxury. Your Junior Suite Pod features an extensive living space inside and out, a private en-suite, panoramic mountain views and is the ideal setting for an unforgettable stay at the heart of Wadi Rum.

Dead Sea, Jordan Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea

This luxurious Dead Sea hotel brings modern design to Jordan, with its spacious, well-appointed rooms offering a serene place to relax overlooking the Dead Sea. The variety of sculpted swimming pools are a delight, while the hotel’s private beach has been built up with fine sand from the Red Sea.

Tel Aviv, Israel The Drisco Hotel

A member of the Leading Hotels of the World, The Drisco is surrounded by the city’s most fashionable neighbourhood and just minutes from the beach. The hotel’s history spans centuries and it has been lovingly restored, remaining true to the original building’s heritage and visual details.

Location Description

Cape Town, South Africa

Table Bay Hotel, Cape Town

Nestled between the exquisite Table Mountain and the cool Atlantic, Table Bay is perfectly positioned in close proximity to Cape Town’s top tourist attractions with convenient access to the V&A Waterfront. The hotel suites unfold a sophisticated world of luxury with unrivalled views of Table Mountain or the ocean.

Cape Town, South Africa Commodore Hotel, Cape Town

There are many reasons why Cape Town is named as one of the top tourist destinations in the world for location, sightseeing and dining. Experience everything special that Cape Town has to offer while staying at the stylish and elegant Commodore Hotel, Cape Town. Located on the V&A Waterfront, the Commodore Hotel provides sweeping views of Table Mountain, Cape Town Harbour and Robben Island. The Commodore is the perfect hotel, in the perfect city.

Location Description

Kruger National Park, South Africa

Thornybush Private Game Lodge, Kruger Park

Thornybush is a collection of luxury lodges in the worldrenowned wilderness areas of Sabi Sand and Thornybush Nature Reserve in Kruger Park. Big Five encounters and the sheer diversity of wildlife in the Kruger Park have helped establish Thornybush as a leading destination in the area. Guides lead with expertise that is second to none, while the close-knit teams within the lodges, from the receptionists to the chefs, create a homely environment.

Victoria Falls, Zambia Victoria Falls Hotel, Victoria Falls

The 5-star Victoria Falls Hotel commands prime location overlooking Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, an acclaimed Natural Wonder of the World. A proud member of the Leading Hotels of the World, this Edwardian-style hotel, built in 1904, has recently been splendidly refurbished to combine its traditional majesty with modern sophistication. The Victoria Falls Hotel has been a luxury icon in Africa for more than 110 years.

Durban, South Africa

The Oyster Box Hotel, Durban

Occupying a majestic location on the beachfront, The Oyster Box is one of South Africa’s most celebrated hotels, as famous for its remarkable coastal views as the understated luxury and gracious hospitality that have become the hallmarks of this cherished seaside destination. The Oyster Box offers an array of individually decorated rooms and suites, an award-winning spa set amid tropical gardens, and a mouth-watering menu of restaurants and bars.

Mount Kenya, Kenya Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, Mount Kenya

The Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club offers luxury accommodation in Kenya. A magnificent view to behold, the main structure reflects the 1950’s colonial architectural design with a luxury country club feel, complemented by independent quaint cottages. Fairmont offers a wealth of exciting activities for all seasons, including hiking, a 27-hole championship golf course, fishing, river rafting, horseback riding, and downhill and cross-country skiing.

Kruger National Park, South Africa

Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge, Kruger

Deep in the bush overlooking a waterhole and an open plain, lies a lodge that pulses to the rhythm of Africa’s heartbeat. This is Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge, steeped in vibrant and warm tradition. With a history spanning over 35 years, the lodge has earned the reputation of a luxury home in the bush. The conventional safari style showcases an eclectic mix of furnishings and décor garnered from all corners of the African continent.

Ngorongoro, Tanzania Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, Tanzania

Themed around traditionally circular African houses with conical roofs and decorated with examples of Africa’s rich tapestry of artistic traditions, Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge harmonises perfectly with its dramatic surroundings. However, the drama does not just stop with the great outdoors, it flows through the interiors of the main building, offering generous space and combining a welcoming ambience of warmth and cosiness.

Accommodation The Finest Hotels

A Four Seasons First Residence, Egypt

B Fairmont Amman, Jordan

C Michelangelo Hotel, South Africa

D Peermont D’Oreale Grande Hotel, Johannesburg

Scenic accommodation is all about luxury. We stay in the finest hotels in each of the locations we visit. Your hotel will always be central, often historic and, without exception, luxurious so you can rest easy, wherever you are on your Scenic journey.

Location Description

Cairo, Egypt Four Seasons First Residence

Flanked by the lush zoological gardens and the western bank of the Nile, this address in Cairo’s prestigious First Residence complex puts you in the centre of it all. Catch a glimpse of the Great Pyramids from your room as you head out to explore the ancient wonders this city has to offer.

Amman, Jordan Fairmont Amman

The Fairmont Amman is a modern urban oasis. The elegantly appointed guest rooms with unparalleled views of the Amman hills are remarkably spacious and complete with premium amenities.

Petra, Jordan Mövenpick Resort Petra

With luxurious suites and a wide variety of restaurants, the Mövenpick Resort Petra will provide long-lasting memories. Indulge in a spa treatment at the Zara Spa, swim some laps in the outdoor pool or work out in the gym.

Jerusalem, Israel Orient Jerusalem

Nestled in the heart of the German Colony, this new hotel is the perfect retreat for those travelling to Jerusalem. Unwind in your lavishly appointed room or take advantage of the rooftop pool - the perfect way to relax after a day of touring.

Sea of Galilee, Israel Pastoral Kfar Blum Hotel

Surrounded by green spaces and the chirping of birds lies the Pastoral Hotel, a meeting place for people who love culture, nature, music and the written word.

Location Description

Oudtshorn, South Africa

Swatberg Country Manor, Oudtshorn

Swartberg Country Manor is nestled on the farm “Voorbedacht”, situated in the Cango Valley at the foot of the world-renowned Swartberg Mountain Pass. The extraordinary panoramic views of the mountains from the veranda of the original farmhouse allow guests to share in the tranquillity and serenity of this beautiful valley.

Location Description

Amboseli, Kenya Ol Tukai Lodge, Amboseli

Located in the heart of the Amboseli National Park and offering stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Ol Tukai Lodge Amboseli offers a pool, restaurant and guest lounge. Elegantly furnished and well-appointed, all rooms have fans and mosquito nets and offer great views of Mount Kilimanjaro or the wetlands.

Knysna, South Africa

Protea Hotel Knysna, Knysna

One of the best hotel sites in South Africa, the Protea Hotel Knysna Quays enjoys spectacular views of the popular coastal town of Knysna. The hotel is nestled in the heart of the Garden Route, and offers a unique experience, with premium accommodation accentuated by the scenic beauty and natural surrounds.

Ghost Mountain Inn

Mkuze, South Africa

A tale of family, history and an innate love for Africa, this intimate and award-winning hotel is the ideal location from which to explore the game and coastal reserves of Zululand and the Elephant Coast. From the inevitable romance with Lake Jozini to the scenery of the Lebombo Mountains, Ghost Mountain Inn promises an experience beyond compare.

Nakuru, Kenya Lion Hill Lodge, Nakuru

Lion Hill Lodge offers scenic and spectacular views of the lake and national park from its chalet style rooms, all with terraces, as classic aesthetics and design bring a sense of calm. Beyond the stunning views and amazing wildlife, Lion Hill offers great food, a Panoramic Bar Terrace, organic gardens, a swimming pool and a spa.

Masai Mara, Kenya Sarova Mara Game Camp, Masai Mara

Sarova Mara Game Camp is located in the heart of the Masai Mara Game Reserve and offers a unique African safari experience for game viewing. The luxury safari camps include the restaurant, bar and a free form swimming pool that has its own pool bar. The cuisine is exceptional with organic garden and bush dining options, and its own fleet of safari vehicles with excellent guides.

Johannesburg, South Africa

Michelangelo Hotel, Johannesburg

The Michelangelo Hotel is an iconic property, which epitomises the very essence of class, elegance and sophistication, and is proud to be one of the very best 5-star hotels in Sandton, Johannesburg. When your day is finished, shop in Michelangelo Towers Mall, and then enjoy a fine dining experience in the world famous Piccolo Mondo restaurant.

Serengeti, Tanzania Serengeti Sopa Lodge, Serengeti

Located on the edge of the escarpment overlooking the plains of the Serengeti National Park, Serengeti Sopa Lodge lies within an area of outstanding natural beauty, and is an oasis of cool relaxation from the equatorial sun. Guests may experience magnificent sights and enjoy interaction with the animals, whilst relishing the highest level of hospitality.

Johannesburg, South Africa

Peermont D’Oreale Grande Hotel, Johannesburg

Unsurpassed luxury coupled with state-of-the-art facilities makes the 5-star Peermont D’Oreale Grande Hotel the perfect choice for guests looking for supreme comfort and lavish indulgence. Guests can dine at the elegant Aurelia’s restaurant, indulge at Octavia’s Day Spa, or simply sip on a cocktail while watching the African sunset at Neptune’s Pool Bar.

Nairobi, Kenya Serena Hotel Nairobi

Nairobi Serena Hotel is a celebration of sophistication and fuses influences from Ethiopia, the Maghreb, and west and east Africa. A friendly smile, an eye for detail and gracious service envelope you from the moment you arrive. As the Nairobi skyline glitters just beyond your window, you’ll feel worlds removed from distractions in this peaceful setting.

eSwatini, Swaziland Summerfield Resort, eSwatini

Nestled within an idyllic Botanical Garden enclave is the charming, elegant, warm and welcoming Summerfield Boutique Hotel. Stay in a supremely sumptuous Luxury Room, Executive Suite or Garden Villa. Sophisticated and elegant fine dining await you at Summerfield with the choice of venues offering unsurpassed excellence in gastronomic delights.

Abu Dhabi

Dubai

4 Day City Stay Dubai

Day 1 Abu Dhabi

Welcome to Abu Dhabi. A world of wonder awaits as you start your journey with a three-night stay at Conrad Etihad Towers or similar.

Day 2 Abu Dhabi

Spend a perfect day in the capital of the United Arab Emirates and discover how this majestic Emirati city artfully blends the ancient past with the modern present. From one of the world’s largest mosques to the mesmerising and trendy Corniche, there is a lot to take in within this fascinating historic emirate.

Meals: B

Day 3 Abu Dhabi

Visit the magnificent and awe-inspiring golden dunes of the world-famous, ‘Rub Al Khali’, widely known as the ‘Empty Quarter’, and the largest desert in the Arabian Peninsula. Enjoy lunch before leaving the peace of the desert and returning to the hustle of the city.

Meals: B.L

Day 4 Abu Dhabi

Bid farewell as you transfer to Abu Dhabi airport with wonderful memories.

Meals: B

Day 1 Dubai

Welcome to Dubai. A world of wonder awaits as you start your journey with a threenight stay at Al Seef Heritage Curio by Hilton or Raffles Dubai.

Day 2 Dubai

This morning, explore the old and new faces of Dubai with your local guide. See the famous Burj al Arab, visit Al Fahidi Fort and the Dubai Museum. Ride the Abra (water-taxi) across the creek and wander through the world-famous gold and spice souqs. Later, ride the high speed elevators 124 floors up the tallest tower in the

world, the magnificent Burj Khalifa. Visit ‘At the Top’ and marvel at the unobstructed 360 degree view over the city, the desert and the Arabian Gulf.

Meals: B

Day 3 Dubai

Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Dubai at your own pace. Later in the afternoon, take an exciting Desert Dune Safari and enjoy an Arabian style barbeque.

Meals: B.D

Day 4 Dubai

Bid farewell as you transfer to Dubai airport with wonderful memories.

Meals: B

2023/2024 Departure Dates

Twin share from

Conrad Etihad Towers – 5-Star £XXXX

Deposit per person (required within 7 days of booking): £XXX

All prices are per person and include taxes and charges. Seasonal surcharges may apply. This is an independent, non-escorted extension. For full terms and conditions please refer to pages 68-71. Single supplement price on application.

2023/2024 Departure Dates

Twin share from

Al Seef Heritage Curio by Hilton – 4-Star £XXXX

Raffles Dubai – 5-Star £XXXX

Deposit per person (required within 7 days of booking): £XXX

All prices are per person and include taxes and charges. Seasonal surcharges may apply. This is an independent, non-escorted extension. For full terms and conditions please refer to pages 68-71. Single supplement price on application.

A Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Sanctuary Sun Boat III

2017 | Built 1993 | Passengers 34 | Cabins 17 | Crew 30

Booking conditions

Important: The following terms and conditions together with the general information contained in our brochure form the basis of your contract with Scenic Tours (UK) Limited, 4 Piccadilly Place, Manchester, UK, M1 3BN, company number 05770865. Please read them carefully as they set out our respective rights and obligations and in particular note that:

• If for any reason you cancel your holiday, cancellation charges will apply and may be up to 100% of the booking cost. We may also cancel your booking;

• You may make amendments to your booking but there will be a charge for this and we can change your booking where it is necessary for us to do so;

• You should take out travel insurance that is appropriate to your needs;

• We provide financial security as required by The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 for package holidays through our membership with ABTA (membership number: Y6328) and for flight inclusive holidays our ATOL membership (number 9294);

• If your booking includes flights these will be financially protected by the ATOL scheme. But ATOL protection does not apply to all holiday and travel services listed in this brochure. Our website will provide you with information on the protection that applies in the case of each holiday and travel service offered before you make your booking. If you do not receive an ATOL Certificate then the booking will not be ATOL protected. Please see read our booking conditions for information, or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to www.caa. co.uk.

• We are responsible for your package holiday subject to the terms of these Booking Conditions and will pay you compensation when appropriate.

• In order for us to process your booking and provide the journey to you, you will need to provide us, and we will need to use your personal information. We will also need to provide your personal information to service providers. By making a booking you give us your consent to use and disclose your personal information in the manner described.

By asking us to confirm your booking, we are entitled to assume that you have had the opportunity to read and have read these booking conditions and agree to them. Except where otherwise stated, these booking conditions only apply to journey arrangements (including pre and post journey accommodation, activities and other services) which you book with us and pay for before departure and which we agree to make, provide or perform (as applicable) as part of our contract with you. All references in these booking conditions to “holiday”, “booking”, “cruise”, “journey” or “arrangements” mean such journey arrangements unless otherwise stated. In these booking conditions, “you” and “your” means all persons named on the booking (including anyone who is added or substituted at a later date) or any of them as the context requires. “We”, “us” and “our” means Scenic Tours Europe Limited. We are a Member of ABTA. When you book with an ABTA Member you can expect high service standards, fair terms of trading and accurate information. ABTA’s strict joining criteria for Members, code of conduct, customer helpline and approved Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) scheme to resolve complaints are all there to give you confidence and peace of mind when booking your travel arrangements. For more information see www.abta.com.

Bookings

1. We welcome passengers with medical

conditions or disabilities. If you or any member of your party has any medical condition or disability which may affect your journey or has any special requirements as a result of any medical condition or disability (including any which affect the booking process), it is very important that you tell us of the condition and of any medical or mobility equipment you will need in writing before you confirm your booking so that we can assist you in considering the suitability of the arrangements and/or making the booking. You must also notify us of any changes or deterioration in the disability or medical condition or development of any disability or medical condition after booking. We must reserve the right to decline a reservation of any person or, if full details are not given at the time of booking or the condition/disability develops after booking, cancel when we become aware of these details, if we reasonably feel unable to properly accommodate their particular needs. In the event that you require assistance with embarking or disembarking as a result of your reduced mobility or disability, please advise us at the time of booking and in any event no later than 48 hours before the assistance is required. Please also note that assistance is not always available when embarking or disembarking at all ports of call. Any passenger affected by a disability or medical condition must ensure they have notified this to their travel insurers and that their travel insurance will provide a suitable level of cover (see clause 36 for more information about insurance).

2. The operation of all journeys is conditional on us securing the minimum number of bookings required to operate the journey and to ensure an enjoyable group atmosphere. Where sufficient numbers cannot be achieved, we reserve the right to cancel or change a scheduled journey. Please also see clauses 18 and 19. We will notify you no less than 60 days prior to the departure date of the journey if we have to cancel or significantly change a journey due to lack of numbers.

3. If you have any special requests (including dietary requirements) you must notify us in writing at the time of booking. Please note special requests cannot be guaranteed. Failure to meet any special request will not be a breach of contract by us. Confirmation that a special request has been noted or passed on to the supplier of any service(s) or the inclusion of the special request on your confirmation invoice or any other documentation is not confirmation that the request will be met. Unless and until specifically confirmed, all special requests are subject to availability. For your own protection, you should obtain confirmation in writing that a special request will be complied (where it is possible to give this) where it is important to you. We cannot accept any conditional bookings, i.e. any booking which is specified to be conditional on the fulfilment of a particular request. All such bookings will be treated as “standard” bookings subject to the above provisions on special requests.

Payment

4. To make a booking, you must pay the applicable deposit of a minimum of £1,250 per person or full payment if booking 120 days. If you make a provisional booking the deposit or full payment, as applicable, must be received by us at the time of booking to ensure a place on the journey is held. We will automatically assume that you do not wish to proceed with a booking if the applicable deposit or full payment, as applicable, is not received by us and we will have no further liability to you. Any accommodation, sightseeing or flights we book for you which are separate to those stated in your itinerary are not included in the deposit or journey price. An extra payment will be required to cover the costs of these additional services, and these services will not be booked until both your holiday deposit and additional service

costs are paid in full.

5. Deposits are non-transferable and nonrefundable except as expressly set out in these terms and conditions. We therefore recommend that you take out adequate insurance prior to booking.

6. The balance of the journey price (after deduction of the applicable deposit) must be received by us no less than 120 days prior to the start of your journey. If we do not receive all payments due (including any surcharge where applicable) in full and on time, we are entitled to assume that you wish to cancel your booking. In this case, we will be entitled to keep all deposits paid or due at that date. If we do not cancel straight away because you have promised to make payment, you must pay the cancellation charges shown in these terms and conditions depending on the date we reasonably treat your booking as cancelled.

7. Except for flight inclusive bookings, all monies you pay to one of our authorised travel agents for your holiday with us will be held by the agent on your behalf until a contract between us comes into existence. After that point, your agent will hold the monies on our behalf until they are paid to us. For flight inclusive bookings, all monies paid to any authorised travel agent of ours for your holiday with us will be held on behalf of and for the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust subject to the travel agent’s obligation to pay such monies to us in accordance with our trading terms unless we fail. In the unlikely event of our financial failure, all monies then held by the travel agent or subsequently paid by you to the travel agent will be held by the agent on behalf of and for the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust without any obligation on the agent to pay such monies to us.

8. Credit Card Payments (No charge for debit/ credit cards)

Your contract

9. Subject to availability we will confirm your booking by issuing our confirmation invoice. This invoice will be sent to the lead name on the booking (“Lead Name”) or your Travel Agent. Please check this invoice carefully as soon as you receive it. Contact us immediately if any information on the confirmation or any other document appears to be incorrect or incomplete as it may not be possible to make changes later. We cannot accept any liability if not notified of any inaccuracy in any document within 7 days of our sending it out. We will do our best to rectify any mistake notified to us outside these time limits but you must meet any costs involved in doing so.

10. A binding contract between you and us comes into existence when we issue our confirmation invoice. We both agree that English law (and no other) will apply to your contract and to any dispute, claim or other matter of any description which arises between us (“claim”) (except as set out below). We both also agree that any claim (and whether or not involving any personal injury) must be dealt with under the ABTA Alternative Dispute Resolution Scheme (“ADR”) (if the scheme is available for the claim in question and you wish to use it – see the clause 43) or by the Courts of England and Wales only unless, in the case of court proceedings, you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland. In this case, proceedings must either be brought in the courts of your home country or those of England and Wales. If proceedings are brought in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you may choose to have your contract and any claim or other matter of any description which arises between us governed by the law of Scotland/Northern Ireland as applicable (but if you do not so choose, English law will apply).

What are your obligations?

11. (a) You must follow the Captain, Tour and

Cruise Director’s instructions at all times. You acknowledge that failure to do so may result in restricted access to areas on journey, or if necessary for your own safety and/or that of other passengers, withdrawal from the journey.

(b) We expect all clients to have consideration for other people. If in our reasonable opinion, or in the reasonable opinion of any other person in authority, you behave in such a way so as to cause or be likely to cause danger, upset or distress to yourself or any third party or damage to property we are entitled, without prior notice, to terminate the journey of the person(s) concerned. We will not be liable to you for any loss, cost or damage resulting from your withdrawal. If you are withdrawn from the journey, you must make your own return travel arrangements at your own expense.

Journey price

12. Please note, changes and errors occasionally occur. You must check the price of your chosen holiday at the time of booking. We reserve the right to make changes to and correct errors in advertised prices at any time before your holiday is confirmed. We will advise you of any error of which we are aware and of the then applicable price at the time of booking. Once the journey price has been confirmed at the time of booking, clause 13 below will apply.

13. Once your journey price has been confirmed at the time of booking, then subject to the correction of errors, it will only be increased or decreased in the following circumstances. A surcharge or refund (as applicable) will be payable, subject to the conditions set out below, in the event of any change in our transportation costs or in dues, taxes, fuel or fees payable for services such as landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports or airports increase or decrease or in the exchange rates which have been used to calculate your journey price. Even in the circumstances set out in above, only if the amount of the increase in our costs exceeds 2% of your journey price (excluding insurance premiums and any amendment fee) will we levy a surcharge. If any surcharge is greater than 8% of your journey price (excluding insurance premiums and any amendment fee), you will be entitled to cancel your booking and receive a full refund of all monies you have paid to us (except for any amendment fee) or alternatively purchase another journey from us – see clause 18. You have 14 days from the issue date printed on the surcharge invoice to tell us if you wish to cancel or purchase another journey where applicable. Otherwise, we are entitled to assume that you do not wish to do so and will pay the surcharge. Any surcharge must be paid with the balance of the journey price or within 14 days of the issue date printed on the surcharge invoice, whichever is the later. Please note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the journey price due to contractual and other protection in place. A refund will only be payable if the decrease in our costs exceeds 2% as set out above. Where a refund is due, we will pay you the full amount of the decrease in our costs. No surcharge will be levied within 30 days of departure. No refund will be payable if any decrease in our costs occurs during this period either.

Journey features

14. We make no representations about the features of any journey other than those expressly set out in the journey brochure and these terms and conditions.

Brochure validity

15. The journey brochure and these terms and conditions are valid for the departure dates as stated in the journey brochure unless extra dates are added or otherwise expressly advised by us.

Variation or cancellation by us

16. We start planning the journeys we offer many months in advance. Occasionally, we have to make changes to and correct errors in the

details of advertised journeys both before and after bookings have been confirmed and cancel confirmed bookings.

17. In the event of industrial action affecting air, rail, cruise or other journey related transportation we will make every effort to contact the lead name and advise of alternative arrangements (if any). However, if contact is not made, you should phone 0808 231 3933.

18. Whilst we always endeavour to avoid changes and cancellations, we must reserve the right to do so. However, due to the nature of travel, it may not always be possible for us to adhere strictly to your Itinerary and the Operator may need to make alterations to the journey or your Itinerary, before or after the commencement of the journey. Where, due to circumstances outside the Operators control, we are unable to provide the journey in accordance with your Itinerary, we will use reasonable endeavours to:(a) give you reasonable notice of any alterations, but there may be circumstances beyond our control in which alterations will be required with little, or no, advance notice; and(b) provide or arrange appropriate alternative activities, transport and accommodation as required. Occasionally, we have to make a significant change to or cancel a confirmed journey and we must reserve the right to do so. A significant change is a change made before departure which, taking account of the information you give us at the time of booking or which we can reasonably be expected to know as a tour operator, we can reasonably expect to have a significant effect on your journey. If we have to make a significant change or cancel, we will tell you as soon as possible. If there is time to do so before departure, you will be offered the choice of the following options:- (a) (for significant changes) accepting the changed arrangements or (b) purchasing alternative arrangements from us, of a similar standard to those booked if available. We will offer you at least one alternative holiday of equivalent or higher standard for which you will not be asked to pay any more than the price of the original holiday. If this holiday is in fact cheaper than the original one, we will refund the price difference. If you do not wish to accept the holiday we specifically offer you, you may choose any of our other then available holidays. You must pay the applicable price of any such holiday. This will mean your paying more if it is more expensive or receiving a refund if it is cheaper or (c) cancelling or accepting the cancellation and receiving a full refund of all monies you have paid to us. Please note, the above options are not available where any change made is a minor one. A change of flight time of less than 12 hours, airline (except as specified in clauses 48-51 “Flights”), type of aircraft (if advised) or destination airport will all be treated as minor changes.

19. If we have to make a significant change to or cancel a confirmed journey, we will in addition to the options set out in clause 18 pay you compensation depending on the circumstances and when the significant change or cancellation is notified to you subject to the following exceptions. Compensation will not be payable and no liability beyond offering the options set out in clause 18 can be accepted where (1) we are forced to make a change or cancel as a result of unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which we could not have avoided even with all due care or (2) we have to cancel because the minimum number of bookings necessary for us to operate your journey has not been reached –see clause 2. No compensation will be payable and the options set out in clause 18 will not be available if we have to cancel as a result of your failure to comply with any requirement of these terms and conditions entitling us to cancel (such as paying on time) or where a change is a minor one.

20. Very rarely, we may be forced by Force Majeure (see clause 34) to change or terminate your journey after departure but before

the scheduled end of your time away. This is extremely unlikely but if this situation does occur, we will be unable to make any refunds (unless we obtain any refunds from our suppliers which we do not use to pay for alternative services), pay you any compensation or meet any costs or expenses you incur as a result.

Amendment or cancellation by you

21. If any member of your party is prevented from travelling, the person(s) concerned may transfer their place to someone else (introduced by you) providing we are notified not less than 90 days before departure. Where a transfer to a person of your choice can be made, all costs and charges incurred by us and/ or incurred or imposed by any of our suppliers as a result together with an amendment fee of £50 per person must be paid before the transfer can be effected. Any overdue balance payment must also be received. For flight inclusive bookings, you must pay the charges levied by the airline concerned. As most airlines do not permit name changes after tickets have been issued for any reason, these charges are likely to be the full cost of the flight.

22. If you wish to make any amendments to your confirmed booking you must notify us in writing as soon as possible. It may not always be possible to make such amendments. Where we can, an amendment fee of £50 per person per booking will be payable together with any costs incurred by ourselves and any costs or charges incurred or imposed by any of our suppliers. A change of journey dates will normally be treated as a cancellation of the original booking and rebooking in which case cancellation charges will apply. Changes may result in the recalculation of the journey price where, for example, the basis on which the price of the original journey was calculated has changed.

23. You may cancel your booking by notice to us in writing and payment of the applicable cancellation fee as shown below. Cancellation notifications are not effective until received by us in writing (if received by us on a weekend day or public holiday the notification will be treated as having been received by us on the next working day).

The following cancellation fees apply to each person(s) cancelling and where shown as a percentage are based on the total cost of the arrangements which are being cancelled excluding any insurance premiums, amendment fee or previously incurred cancellation charges which are all nonrefundable in the event of your cancellation:

Cancellation Fees

24. Days of notice prior to journey commencement

120 days and over Loss of deposit

119 - 91 days 50% of journey price

90 days & less 100% of journey price

NB. Transferring to another date is treated as a cancellation and the cancellation fees above will apply.

Depending on the reason for cancellation, you may be able to reclaim these cancellation charges (less any applicable excess) under the terms of your insurance policy. Claims must be made directly to the insurance company concerned.

Where any cancellation reduces the number of full paying party members below the number on which the price, number of free places and/ or any concessions agreed for your booking were based, we will recalculate these items and re-invoice you accordingly.

Our liability

25. We will ensure that the journey arrangements we have agreed to make, perform or provide as applicable as part of our contract with you are made, performed or provided with reasonable skill and care. This means that, subject to these terms and conditions, we will accept responsibility if, for example, you suffer death or personal injury or your contracted journey arrangements are not provided as

promised or prove deficient as a result of the failure of us, our employees, agents or suppliers to use reasonable skill and care in making, performing or providing, as applicable, your contracted journey arrangements. Please note, it is your responsibility to show that reasonable skill and care has not been used if you wish to make a claim against us. In addition, we will only be responsible for what our employees, agents and suppliers do or do not do if they were at the time acting within the course of their employment (for employees) or carrying out work we had asked them to do (for agents and suppliers).

We will not be responsible for any injury, illness, death, loss (including loss of enjoyment or possessions), damage, expense, cost or other sum or claim of any description whatsoever which results from any of the following: -

- the act(s) and/or omission(s) of the person(s) affected or any member(s) of their party or

- the act(s) and/or omission(s) of a third party not connected with the provision of your journey and which were unforeseeable/ unavoidable or

- Force Majeure as defined at clause 34 below.

26. We cannot accept responsibility for any services which do not form part of our contract with you. This includes, for example, any additional services or facilities which any hotel or other supplier agrees to provide for you where the services or facilities are not advertised in our journey brochure as part of your journey and we have not agreed to arrange them as part of our contract and any excursion or other services you purchase during your journey. Where any such excursion or services are purchased through or with our assistance, please note that we act only as booking agent. Your contract will be with the operator or provider of the excursion or services in question. We have no liability in relation to the same. In addition, regardless of any wording used by us on our website, in any of our brochures or elsewhere, we only promise to use reasonable skill and care as set out above and we do not have any greater or different liability to you.

27. The promises we make to you about the services we have agreed to provide or arrange as part of our contract and the laws and regulations of the country in which your claim or complaint occurred will be used as the basis for deciding whether the journey arrangements in question had been properly provided. If the particular arrangements which gave rise to the claim or complaint complied with the then applicable local laws and regulations, the services will be treated as having been properly performed or provided. This will be the case even if the arrangements did not comply with the laws and regulations of the UK which would have applied had those arrangements been provided in the UK. The exception to this is where the claim or complaint concerns the absence of a safety feature which might lead a reasonable journey participant to refuse to take the journey in question. Please note, however, our obligation is to exercise reasonable skill and care as referred to in clause 24. We do not make any representation or commitment that all services will comply with applicable local laws and regulations and failure to comply does not automatically mean we have not exercised reasonable skill and care.

28. As set out in these booking conditions, we limit the maximum amount we may have to pay you for any claims you may make against us. Where we are found liable for loss of and/or damage to any luggage or personal possessions (including money), the maximum amount we will have to pay you is £1000 per person affected unless a different limitation applies to your claim under this clause or clause 29 below. For all other claims which do not involve death or personal injury, if we are found liable to you on any basis the maximum amount we will have to pay you is twice the price (excluding insurance premiums and amendment fees) paid by or on behalf of the

person(s) affected in total unless a lower limitation applies to your claim under clause 29 below. This maximum amount will only be payable where everything has gone wrong and you have not received any benefit at all from your journey.

29. Where any claim or part of a claim (including those involving death or personal injury) concerns or is based on any travel arrangements (including the process of getting on and/or off the transport concerned) provided by any air, sea or rail carrier to which any international convention or EU regulation applies, the maximum amount of compensation we will have to pay you will be limited. The most we will have to pay you for that claim or that part of a claim if found liable to you on any basis is the most the carrier concerned would have to pay under the international convention or regulation which applies to the travel arrangements in question (for example, the Warsaw Convention as amended or unamended and the Montreal Convention for international travel by air and/or for airlines with an operating licence granted by an EU country, the EC Regulation on Air Carrier Liability No 889/2002 for national and international travel by air, the Athens Convention for international travel by sea (as amended by the 2002 Protocol where applicable) and COTIF, the Convention on International Travel by Rail). Please note: where a carrier or hotelier would not be obliged to make any payment to you under and in accordance with the applicable international convention or regulation in respect of a claim or part of a claim, we similarly are not obliged to make a payment to you for that claim or part of the claim. When making any payment, we are entitled to deduct any money which you have received or are entitled to receive from the carrier for the claim in question. Copies of the applicable international conventions and regulations are available from us on request.

30. Please note, we cannot accept any liability for any damage, loss, expense or other sum(s) of any description (1) which on the basis of the information given to us by you concerning your booking prior to our accepting it, we could not have foreseen you would suffer or incur if we breached our contract with you or (2) which did not result from any breach of contract or other fault by ourselves or our employees or, where we are responsible for them, our suppliers. Additionally, we cannot accept liability for any business losses including self-employed loss of earnings.

31. You must provide ourselves and our insurers with all assistance we may reasonably require. You must also tell us and the supplier concerned about your claim or complaint as set out below. If asked to do so, you must transfer to us or our insurers any rights you have against the supplier or whoever else is responsible for your claim or complaint (if the person concerned is under 18, their parent or guardian must do so). You must also agree to co-operate fully with us and our insurers if we or our insurers want to enforce any rights which are transferred.

Suppliers

32. Many of the services which make up your journey are provided by independent suppliers. Those suppliers provide these services in accordance with their own terms and conditions. Some of these terms and conditions may limit or exclude the supplier’s liability to you, usually in accordance with applicable international conventions (see clause 29).

33. Copies of the relevant parts of these terms and conditions and of the international conventions are available on request from ourselves or the supplier concerned.

Force Majeure

34. Except where otherwise expressly stated in these terms and conditions we regret we cannot accept liability or pay any compensation where the performance or prompt performance of our obligations under our contract with you is prevented or affected by or you otherwise

suffer any damage, loss or expense of any nature as a result of Force Majeure. “Force Majeure. Force Majeure means any event which we or the supplier of the service(s) in question could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid. Such events are likely to include (whether actual or threatened) an act of God, war, terrorism, fire, flood or any other extreme weather conditions exceptional water levels, lock damage, loss of power, epidemics or pandemics, industrial disputes, slow-downs or other strike activities, political unrest, riots or civil disturbances, prohibitions or acts of Federal, State, Territory, local government, quasi-government bodies or other authorities (including, in each case, their duly constituted or appointed agents), inability to obtain the necessary licence of consent and delays caused by sub-contractors, suppliers or other third parties (including telecommunications carriers), material shortages, any border closures by any country or the UK Government, or other disruptions to the journey beyond our control, set out in clause 25 (which includes the behaviour of any passenger(s) on the flight who, for example, fails to check in or board on time).

Risk and travel insurance

35. You acknowledge and accept that there are inherent risks associated with our journeys for example events of Force Majeure, hazards of travelling in undeveloped areas, travel by boat, train, automobile, aircraft or other means of transportation particularly in underdeveloped countries or more remote locations.

36. We strongly advise you to take out adequate and appropriate travel insurance to cover as a minimum cancellation by you, loss of luggage, early return following death of a relative and emergency repatriation in the event of accident or illness.

37. Please read your policy details carefully and take them with you on your journey. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover you purchase is suitable and adequate for your particular needs.

Service availability, itinerary changes and travel advice

38. During local or national holidays, certain facilities such as museums and restaurants, sightseeing tours and shopping may be limited or not available. Alternatives will be offered if possible.

39. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office may have issued information about your journey destination. You are advised to check this information on the internet at www.gov.uk/ foreign-travel-advice.

Smoking

40. Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is not permitted inside tourist coaches and such other places as are prohibited by us or our suppliers. We will use reasonable endeavours to ensure there are frequent stops on any coach trip and there are permitted areas outside decks on-board some cruise vessels which are available for smoking, however we cannot guarantee these facilities will be available.

Baggage allowance and luggage restrictions

41.1 You are entitled to carry one suitcase per person with the total sum of its length, width and height not exceeding 76 x 53 x 28cm/30 x 21 x 11in and weight up to 23kg (50 lbs) dependent on any airline restrictions. Personal and valuable items such as make-up, cameras, medication, passport, money/credit cards etc. should be carried in a travel bag or on your person. You must ensure that luggage meets the weight requirements as overweight or oversize items will not be carried. Some carriers may impose a small surcharge per day for a second suitcase per person. Excess baggage is always at your cost.

Young travellers

42. Travellers who are less than 21 years old on the departure date must be accompanied by and share a cabin/room with an adult aged 21 or over. Children under 12 years of age are not encouraged and are accepted or rejected at our

sole discretion. This is a condition of carriers and cruise operators we use. Complaints, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Damage 43. If a problem occurs during your journey, you must advise our representative immediately so that steps can be taken to resolve the matter and you can continue to enjoy the remainder of your journey. You must also advise the supplier concerned. Any verbal notification must be put in writing and given to our representative/ agent and the supplier as soon as possible. If we do not have or you cannot contact our local representative or agent and any complaint or problem is not resolved to your satisfaction by the supplier, you must contact us in the UK using the contact details we have provided you with during your holiday, giving us full details and a contact number. Until we know about a complaint or problem, we cannot begin to resolve it. Most problems can be dealt with quickly. If you remain dissatisfied, any complaint must be made either by telephone or in writing to us giving full details within 30 days of the end of the journey. If you fail to follow this procedure, your right to claim compensation you may otherwise have been entitled to may be affected or even lost as a result.

Disputes arising out of, or in connection with your booking which cannot be amicably settled may be referred to ABTA’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Scheme. The scheme provides for a simple and inexpensive method of resolving disputes and, where appropriate, arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on the customer in respect of costs. Full details will be provided on request or can be obtained from the ABTA website (www.abta. com). The arbitration scheme does not apply to claims for an amount greater than £5,000 per person. There is also a limit of £25,000 per booking. Neither does it apply to claims which are solely in respect of physical injury or illness or their consequences. The scheme can however deal with compensation claims which include an element of minor injury or illness subject to a limit of £1,500 on the amount the arbitrator can award per person in respect of this element. Your application for arbitration and other required documents must be received by ABTA within 18 months of your return from the holiday. Outside this time limit arbitration under the scheme may still be available if we agree, although the ABTA Code does not require such agreement. For injury and illness claims, you can request the ABTA mediation procedure and we have the option to agree to this. Where we act as agent, please bear in mind that your contract is with the supplier of the arrangements concerned. Unless the supplier is also a member of ABTA, only disputes relating to our actions as agent can be dealt with by the arbitration scheme or mediation procedure and not complaints about the arrangements themselves or the acts/ omissions of the supplier.

44. When you book with us, you accept responsibility for any damage or loss caused by you or any member of your party. Full payment for any such damage or loss (reasonably estimated if not precisely known) must be made direct to the accommodation owner or manager or other supplier or to us as soon as possible. If the actual cost of the loss or damage exceeds the amount paid where estimated, you must pay the difference once known. If the actual cost is less than the amount paid, the difference will be refunded. You will also be responsible for meeting any claims subsequently made against us and all costs incurred by us (including our own and the other party’s full legal costs) as a result of your actions. You should ensure you have appropriate travel insurance to protect you if this situation arises.

Included in your fare

45. Coach and cruise travel (where applicable), services of a Cruise Director (if applicable) and/or Tour Director; local guide in destination (if applicable), airport transfers outside of

the United Kingdom, port charges, meals as specified in your Itinerary, economy class group flights and air taxes as set out in your specific itinerary, accommodation, sightseeing and admissions and other services as expressly indicated in the itinerary, all gratuities and tipping on land journeys except as set out below.

NOT included in your fare

46. Unless expressly listed in your itinerary as an inclusion, your journey price does not include airfares, airline taxes, shore excursions on ocean cruises; additional optional activities; accommodation upgrades; overnight accommodation required to meet your journey and/or flight connections; gratuities and tips to any staff on cruise ships not operated by us (unless otherwise expressly advised), meals not specified in the itinerary, drinks, laundry, passport fees, visas, vaccinations, medical assistance, government taxes and charges (excluding VAT), expenses of a personal nature, travel between train stations and any other items which are not expressly included in the cost of your journey. Changes to flight schedules may require additional overnight accommodation at either commencement or completion of journey which is at your own expense. For the avoidance of doubt hotel accommodation is not provided on an allinclusive basis.

Airfare conditions

47. If your booking includes a flight please note air travel is based on a specific class and is subject to availability at time of booking. If booking a promotional journey, all inclusions and conditions may differ. Please check promotional booking conditions. Full details and conditions may be obtained from your travel consultant. Changes to original tickets will incur amendment or cancellation fees, are subject to availability and surcharges may apply. Please see clauses 21 and 22 above. Please note: all airfares are subject to routing restrictions, and route availability.

Flights

48. When booking a flight inclusive package we are not always in a position at the time of booking to confirm the flight timings which will be used in connection with your flight. The flight timings shown in our brochure, on our website and/or detailed on your confirmation invoice are for guidance only and are subject to alteration and confirmation. Flight timings are outside our control. They are set by airlines and are subject to various factors including air traffic control restrictions, weather conditions, potential technical problems and the ability of passengers to check in on time. The actual times will be those shown on your tickets which will be dispatched to you approximately two weeks before departure. Please note, flights may operate indirect. You must accordingly check your tickets very carefully immediately on receipt to ensure you have the correct flight times. It is possible that flight times may be changed even after tickets have been dispatched - we will contact you as soon as possible if this occurs.

49. In accordance with the UK’s Retained EU Legislation on EU Directive (EC) No 2111/2005, we are required to bring to your attention the existence of a list which contains details of air carriers that are subject to an operating ban within the UK. The Community list is available for inspection at https://info.caa.co.uk/ukregulations. We are also required to advise you of the carrier(s) (or, if the carrier(s) is not known, the likely carrier(s)) that will operate your flight(s) at the time of booking. Where we are only able to inform you of the likely carrier(s) at the time of booking, we shall inform you of the identity of the actual carrier(s) as soon as we become aware of this. Any change to the operating carrier(s) after your booking has been confirmed will be notified to you as soon as possible. If the carrier with whom you have a confirmed reservation becomes subject to an operating ban as above as a result of which we/the carrier are unable to offer you a

suitable alternative the provisions of clause 18 and 19 will apply. Any change in the identity of the carrier, flight timings, and/or aircraft type (if advised) will not entitle you to cancel or change to other arrangements without paying our normal charges except where specified in these conditions.

50. If you suffer a delay to your outbound travel arrangements, we will do our best to assist you make the start of your journey or, if this cannot be achieved, join it as soon as possible any costs we incur in making any alternative arrangements in this situation will be your responsibility. In the event of a flight delay, the airline concerned may provide refreshments and/or other assistance depending on factors such as the length of the delay, time of day and number of passengers affected. We cannot accept liability for any delay which is due to any of the reasons set out in clause 25 (which includes the behaviour of any passenger(s) on the flight who, for example, fails to check in or board on time).

51. If your flight is cancelled or delayed, your flight ticket is downgraded or boarding is denied by your airline, depending on the circumstances, the airline may be required to pay you compensation, refund the cost of your flight and/or provide you with accommodation and/or refreshments under EC Regulation No 261/2004 – the Denied Boarding Regulations 2004. Where applicable, you must pursue the airline for the compensation or other payment due to you. All sums you receive or are entitled to receive from the airline concerned by virtue of these Regulations represent the full amount of your entitlement to compensation or any other payment arising from such cancellation, delay, downgrading or denied boarding. This includes any disappointment, distress, inconvenience or effect on any other arrangements. The fact a delay may entitle you to cancel your flight does not automatically entitle you to cancel any other arrangements even where those arrangements have been made in conjunction with your flight. We have no liability to make any payment to you in relation to the Denied Boarding Regulations or in respect of any flight cancellation or delay, downgrading of any flight ticket or denial of any boarding as the full amount of your entitlement to any compensation or other payment (as dealt with above) is covered by the airline’s obligations under the Denied Boarding Regulations. If for any reason, we make any payment to you or a third party which the airline is responsible for in accordance with the Denied Boarding Regulations, you must, when requested, assign to us the rights you have or had to claim the payment in question from the airline. If the airline does not comply with these rules, you may complain to the CAA on 020 7453 6888 or by e-mail to passengercomplaints@ caa.co.uk or see www.caa.co.uk – Referring Your Complaint to the CAA.

Transfers

52. These are only available on the day your journey commences and the day your cruise/journey terminates at designated times. Transfers outside these times will be at your expense and arrangement. If you have purchased pre and post journey hotel accommodation through us, you will be provided with airport transfers to/from your hotel to the relevant gateway airport and to the ship. If your airline booking is not made by us, you must ensure your flight details are provided to us (this can be entered by Tour Personaliser at www.scenic.co.uk.) Please note: No refund will be given for unused transfers. Transfers cannot be routed to other pick-up points or destinations. Passengers who miss the prebooked transfer will be responsible for making their own way to/from the ship/rail station or hotel at their own expense. This may not apply to all journeys. Please ask at time of booking. You will be responsible for any excess baggage charges.

You acknowledge and agree we have no liability to you for any loss, damage, breach of contract

or negligence relating to your luggage during this portion of the journey and in the event of any dispute or claim including for loss, damage, breach of contract or negligence arising from the conduct of the Service Provider, you must pursue your claim directly against the relevant Service Provider.

Hotel accommodation

53. IMPORTANT: Unless otherwise expressly stated in the description of the journey in question or expressly advised by us to you, overnight accommodation required to meet journey and/or flight connections is not included in the journey price and is at your own expense.

We may substitute hotel accommodation of a similar standard in the place of the advertised hotel due to hotel availability issues. Any changes will be notified once confirmed with the hotel.

Although we have taken reasonable steps to secure the most suitable hotel accommodation in the area of the journey, we are not liable to you for the quality, size or fitness of hotel rooms.

Passports and visas

54. British (citizen) passport holders are recommended to have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity from return date. It is your responsibility to ensure any visas required for countries to be visited on the journey have been obtained prior to the journey departure date. Failure to obtain correct documentation will mean you may be unable to participate in particular shore excursions and may be denied boarding and/or entry into certain countries. Passport and visa entry requirements and costs are your sole responsibility. We cannot accept any liability if you are refused entry onto any transport or into any country due to failure on your part to carry correct documentation. If failure to have any necessary travel or other documents results in fines, surcharges or other financial penalty being imposed on us, you will be responsible for reimbursing us accordingly. Please note: You must ensure that you obtain prior to the journey departure date all required entry visas for all countries to be visited during the journey, as failure to obtain correct documentation may affect Your participation in certain shore excursions and entry to certain countries during the journey. We recommend that you check www.gov. uk/foreign-travel-advice for the latest entry requirements for the countries you are due to visit.

55. A full British passport presently takes approximately 4 to 6 weeks to obtain. If you are 16 or over and have not yet got a passport, you should apply for one at least six weeks before your departure from the UK. The UK Passport Service has to confirm an applicant’s identity before issuing their first passport and will ask them to attend an interview in order to do this. If you are not a British citizen or hold a non-British passport, you must check passport and visa requirements with the Embassy or Consulate of the country(ies) you are travelling through and to which you are intending to travel. Please note, all requirements may change and all clients must check the up-todate position in good time before departure with the Embassy or consulate of the country(ies) you are travelling through and to.

56. It is your responsibility to ensure you are aware of all recommended vaccinations and health precautions in good time before departure. Details are available from your GP surgery and from the National Travel Health Network and Centre www.nathnac. org. Information on health abroad is also available on www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Travelhealth. Vaccination and other health requirements/ recommendations are subject to change at any time for any destination. Please therefore check with a doctor or clinic not less than six weeks prior to departure to ensure that you have met the necessary requirements and have the applicable information.

57. It is the lead name’s responsibility to ensure

that all members of the party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents before departure. All costs incurred in obtaining such documentation must be paid by you. We regret we cannot accept any liability if you are refused entry onto any transport or into any country due to failure on your part to carry all required documentation. If failure to have any necessary travel or other documents results in fines, surcharges or other financial penalty, costs or expenses being imposed on or incurred by us, you will be responsible for reimbursing us accordingly.

Financial security

58. We hold an Air Travel Organiser’s Licence issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL number 9294). When you buy an ATOL protected flight or flight inclusive holiday from us, you will receive an ATOL Certificate. This lists what is financially protected, where you can get information on what this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong. We, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL Certificate, will provide you with the services listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternative). In some cases, where neither we nor the supplier are able to do so for reasons of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide you with the services you have bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree to accept that in those circumstances the alternative ATOL holder will perform those obligations and you agree to pay any money outstanding to be paid by you under your contract to that alternative ATOL holder. However, you also agree that in some cases it will not be possible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL scheme (or your credit card issuer where applicable). If we, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL certificate, are unable to provide the services listed (or a suitable alternative, through an alternative ATOL holder or otherwise) for reasons of insolvency, the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make a payment to (or confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL scheme. You agree that in return for such a payment or benefit, you assign absolutely to those Trustees any claims which you have or may have arising out of or relating to the non-provision of the services, including any claim against us, the travel agent or your credit card issuer where applicable. You also agree that any such claims may be re-assigned to another body, if that other body has paid sums you have claimed under the ATOL scheme. Please note: Not all holiday or travel services offered and sold by us will be protected by the ATOL scheme *the air inclusive holidays and flights we arrange are ATOL protected providing they are made available in the UK. For further information, visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk. 59. We are a member of ABTA with membership number Y6328. ABTA and ABTA members help holidaymakers to get the most from their travel and assist them when things do not go according to plan. We are obliged to maintain high standards of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. For further information about ABTA, the Code of Conduct and the dispute resolution scheme available to you if you have a complaint, contact ABTA, 30 Park Street, London SE1 9EQ. Tel: 020 3117 0500 or www. abta.com.

If your holiday does not include flights, ABTA will financially protect your holiday by ensuring you receive a refund or, if your arrangements include return travel to the UK (other than flights) you are returned to the UK in the event that your holiday cannot be provided as a result of our insolvency. Please go to www.abta.com for a copy of the guide to ABTA’s scheme of Financial Protection.

Journey Participation

60.a Facilities: It is important to note that:

(a) Requests for modified rooms must be made at the time of booking and are subject to availability;

(b) Wheelchairs and walkers can be carried in

the luggage compartment of motor coaches subject to space limitations.

(c)Some shore excursions will be ‘wet landings’ requiring you to either walk through water and / or onto wet and potentially slippery surfaces.

If you choose to participate in any sightseeing expeditions forming part of the journey, you should be in appropriate physical condition and appropriately attired to deal with these conditions.

60.b Our discretion: We may, in our absolute discretion, decline your booking if we are of the view that:

(a) We cannot adequately provide for any or all of your special needs;

(b) Your health, safety or enjoyment, or that of any other passengers attending the journey may be at risk; or

(c) You cannot or will not abide by any reasonable directions of the Tour Director or Cruise Director.

Coaches

61. (a) Seat rotation: To ensure all passengers have the opportunity to enjoy front and window seats, a daily seat rotation system is employed on all of our coaches and you must follow the seat rotation system.

(b) Travel sickness: If you suffer from travel sickness, you should arrange medication or other alternatives to treat symptoms, as we cannot make allowances for this.

Medical Services

62. Please consult your doctor before departure to ensure you have an adequate level of fitness and health.

Vaccinations: It is your responsibility to ensure you have all required vaccinations for your journey and we recommend You refer to http:// www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Travel-immunisation/ Pages/Introduction.aspx for full details and also consult your doctor.

You will not receive a refund if you are unable to be vaccinated and if as a result decide not to complete the journey.

Sightseeing tours

63. Sightseeing: Sightseeing in many historic towns and cities can only be undertaken by walking tours as motorcoach access is not possible. Consequently, a reasonable level of fitness is required as the sightseeing tour may involve steps and extensive walking over uneven surfaces.

(b) Scenic Freechoice: All Scenic Freechoice activities and Scenic Freechoice Dining can be booked whilst on journey with your Cruise Director or Tour Director (unless otherwise stated) and are subject to availability, seasonal and operational factors. Some activities require a minimum or maximum number of participants to operate.

Scenic Enrich & Scenic Sunset Drinks

64. Scenic Enrich and Scenic Sunset Drinks: It may not always be possible to offer every Scenic Enrich activity and Scenic Sunset Drinks in the journey brochure on your journey. Wherever possible, suitable alternatives will be provided without liability to you.

Cruises

65. If your journey includes a cruise, the following provisions apply:

(a) Deck plan: The deck plan, cabin sizes, images, inclusions and cabin layout in the journey brochure are indicative only and may vary. Pictured representations of cabins or rooms in journey brochures are not drawn to scale. Suite dimensions within each category may vary in size depending on their location on each deck. Suite measurements are based on gross calculations and include internal technical spaces.

(b) Cruise Cabins: Your journey price is based on the cabin category indicated in the journey brochure. Upgrades are subject to availability and will be at an additional cost.

(c) Port arrival and departure times: arrival and departure times are an indication only and are always subject to change without notice.

(d) Cruise Itinerary: we reserve the right to

substitute or cancel scheduled ports of call which, in our sole judgement and discretion, is justified for any reason and to do so without liability for any loss whatsoever to guests as a result of said change(s).

(e) Shore Excursions: Shore excursions provided by independent third-party Service Providers are at your own expense and can be purchased prior to your journey departure date. We recommend booking shore excursions at least 120 days prior to your journey departure date.

(f) Photography: Our journeys offer some of the most spectacular and beautiful photographic scenery in the world. However, we cannot guarantee that every scene or highlighted featured in a journey brochure or itinerary will be available on each journey. No refund or other compensation will be available for any resulting missed scene or photographic “opportunity”.

(g) Smoking: Smoking is limited to designated smoking areas during your journey.

(i) You acknowledge that we may restrict smoking to specific times and locations during your cruise for the comfort of all passengers.

(ii) Smoking is not permitted on coaches or such other places as nominated by us from time to time.

(iii) Although we will use reasonable endeavours to ensure there are opportunities for you to smoke during the journey, we cannot guarantee such opportunities will be available.

(h) Noise, vibration and odour: While the Operators take reasonable steps to minimise noise, vibration and odours on the cruise vessels, you acknowledge and accept that some noise, vibration and intermittent odours may be experienced on vessels, and that we accept no responsibility, and will not be liable to you in relation to any such noise, vibration or odour.

(i) Docking Position: During port stops, vessels may dock side by side, obstructing views and requiring you to pass through other vessels to embark and disembark. You agree and acknowledge that you will have no claim in respect of any such matters.

(j) Medical Services:

(i) River cruise ships do not carry a doctor on board (except in Russia), however medical services may be called at your own expense.

(ii) Due to the large number of passengers on board, we cannot provide a personal escort for medical visits.

(iii) We are not, and our Service Providers and the Operators are not, liable regarding the provision of any medical care you may require or choose to accept during your journey.

(k) Currency and credit cards: All purchases on board are charged to your shipboard account. The on board currency on river cruises is the Egyptian Pound, United States Dollar or Euro. Shipboard accounts may be paid in these currencies or by credit card.

(l) Internet Services: Internet facilities are available on board Nile Cruises for an additional charge. Internet availability and quality may vary from country to country and can also be affected by technical issues, weather or unfavourable terrain and other factors outside our control. We do not guarantee the availability or quality of internet connections or services.

Drones

66. (a) General prohibition: Unless provided by us or an Operator as part of an organised activity during your journey, the use of Drones is strictly prohibited at all times on your journey.

(b) Legal restrictions: You should also be aware that, in addition to the prohibition in paragraph (a), the use of Drones is regulated or prohibited by law in many locations and unlawful use may result in arrest or prosecution by the relevant authorities.

(c) Organised Activities: If we or an Operator allow you to operate a Drone as part of an organised activity during your journey, you must strictly comply with all instructions of the activity leader.

Pictures, images and data protection

67. Maps or journey depictions contained in journey brochures or any other brochures we issue are intended as an indication only and should not be relied upon as the actual route to be taken during the journey. All images in journey brochures represent typical scenes and descriptive detail for each journey, however it is possible that the particular subject matter may not be seen or experienced on your journey. Also, some pictures may have been digitally enhanced.

68. For the purposes of the Data Protection Act 1998 we are a data controller. Our privacy policy is available to view on our website www.scenic. co.uk and sets out how we collect and use the personal information you provide us with. We will only process personal data as set out in our privacy policy (as amended or added to) or otherwise notified to or agreed by you or as we are otherwise permitted to do in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

69. The information contained in our brochure, on our website www.scenic.co.uk and in our other advertising material is believed correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing or publication. However, errors may occasionally occur and information may subsequently change. You must therefore ensure you check all details of your chosen holiday (including the price) with us or your travel agent at the time of booking.

Promotions

70. Please note that if a different promotion becomes available after your booking has been confirmed this is not applicable to your booking. Scenic does not back date our promotions.

71. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office may have issued information about your journey destination. You are advised to check this information on the internet at www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.

Destination Specific Terms

72. Medical Conditions: We strongly recommend a visit to your doctor prior to your journey.

73. Scenic Sunset Drinks: Depending on sailing date, the event may not be held during sunset.

74. Visa’s: UK passport holders require a visa for Egypt, Jordan, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Tanzania. Visa requirements are subject to change at any time, it is the traveller’s responsibility to check for up-to-date information.

75. Due to dusty and/or unsealed road conditions in Kenya and Kruger National Park on the private concessions, You need to be in good physical condition. Travel in Kenya is by 4WD safari vehicle and it is highly recommended if You suffer a back injury to consult Your doctor prior to participation. If You have contact lenses, You should bring glasses in case dust causes irritation.

76. Journeys in Africa, Egypt and Jordan include walking on steps, uneven ground and surfaces whilst visiting monuments and antiquities for lengths of between 1-5 kilometres and full mobility may be required. If you choose to participate You should be in an appropriate physical condition to complete any sightseeing expeditions forming part of the Journey.

77. Luggage: When You are travelling in Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana and Namibia there are luggage restrictions due to limited luggage space on flights and four wheel drive safari vehicles. We recommend You use a soft bag (sports bag or alternative) to pack essential items into during this portion of the Journey. Suitcases are unable to be taken with You whilst Journey throughout Kenya and will be delivered back to You at Nairobi Airport. Our Service Provider will take reasonable steps to ensure the safety and security of the remainder of Your luggage during this portion of the Journey.

78. Ramadan, a religious period is a holy month of fasting, introspection and prayer for Muslims, the followers of Islam. Ramadan is the ninth month of the 12-month Islamic

calendar. As a lunar calendar Ramadan does not start on the same date each year and over time passes through all the seasons. Ramadan falls between 22 March - 20 April 2023 and 10 March - 9 April 2024. Operational hours of shops, markets and some attractions are reduced during Ramadan.

79. Shabbat In Israel Is the name for the Sabbath and Is observed weekly. It begins at sundown on Friday and ends at sundown on Saturday. Operational hours of shops, markets and restaurants are reduced during Shabbat.

80. Fly schedules within Egypt: Flight schedules to and from Luxor, Aswan, or Abu Simbel are either early morning or late afternoon. Please be prepared for an early start when flying to or from these destinations.

81. We strongly recommend that you take out comprehensive travel insurance with a reputable insurance company to cover you against risks associated with your cruise/ journey including cover for loss of luggage, medical expenses, costs and expenses incurred due to cancellations, delays or other disruptions or medical evacuation in remote areas.

82. Future Travel Voucher

If we Issue a Future Travel Voucher to you:

(I) You may apply It towards any future booking for a Journey with a Journey Departure Date within 24 months after the date on which we cancel your booking; subject to availability and any Future Travel Voucher capacity limits applicable to your selected Journey or cruise;

(ii) If your original booking was for an ocean or river cruise, the Future Travel Voucher can only be applied to available ocean and river cruises within the Scenic Group (Scenic Luxury Cruises & Journeys and Emerald Cruises).

(ii) If your original booking was for a land Journey, the Future Travel Voucher can be applied to available land Journeys or ocean and river cruises within the Scenic Group (Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises).

(iii) You may, with our prior written consent, which we will not unreasonably refuse, transfer it to another person to apply towards any future Booking for a Journey with a Journey Departure Date within 24 months after the date on which we cancel your booking;

(v) its use for any future booking Is subject to availability;

(vi) it cannot be applied against stand-alone products or upgrades from third parties or from service provides in conjunction with the standard journey itinerary.

(vii) If you do not use the Future Travel Voucher prior to the expiry date you will be entitled to a refund.

(viii) You (or the person to whom It Is transferred) must pay any shortfall between the value of the Future Travel Voucher and the Journey price for the new booking.

83. Flight offers - all our flight offers are based on departures from the UK and are subject to availability. Offers are with a specific airline and in a particular class or standard of seat of our choice. If that airline and/or class/standard of seat is no longer available different charges may apply. Flights must be booked by Scenic to take advantage of any flight offer we advertise. All offers are subject to availability. Flights are normally scheduled to meet the brochure journey departure times and dates, requests for alternative flight time and dates may incur additional charges. FULL