Ancient Wonders of Egypt

ANCIENT WONDERS OF EGYPT
Jordan Post-Trip Extension
A four-night post-tour extension allows travelers to enjoy Jordan’s rich archeology, history, desert culture, and cuisine. Included are a full day of exploration at the magnificent “rose-red” city of Petra, Jordan, where a 1,200-meter-long Siq, a narrow winding wadi (canyon), makes this site deservedly one of the modern world’s Seven Wonders, a 4-wheel-drive adventure through Wadi Rum’s sweeping dun-colored expanses, otherworldly rock formations, and ancient hieroglyphs, and a guided visit of the columns and arches at the ancient city of Jerash.

Day 1
Petra
Mövenpick Resort Petra
Transfer to Cairo airport for flight to Amman; lunch and 3-hour afternoon transfer by motorcoach to Petra. BLD
Day 2
Petra
Mövenpick Resort Petra
Guided exploration of the Petra excavations, one of the 7 wonders of the modern world. Lunch in the ruins at the Basin Restaurant. Independent exploration in afternoon. BLD
Day 3
Petra / Amman
Fairmont Amman
Optional early morning walk to Petra. Morning 4×4 excursion to Wadi Rum desert reserve; lunch at Bedouin camp. Afternoon transfer to Amman. BL
Day 4
Amman
Fairmont Amman
Guided visit to ancient Greco-Roman city of Jerash this morning; free afternoon before farewell dinner. BD
Day 5
Return to U.S.
Transfer to Queen Alia International Airport. Board return flights to the U.S. B

Estimated Extension Fee
Per person, sharing accommodations ……………………………………………………………… $2990
Single Supplement ………………………………………………………………………………………….. $700

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  John Meffert

  John Meffert, consultant on Heritage Conservation Services, has a long tradition with the National Trust. He has served as the Director for our Southern Office and was the director of the Preservation Society of Charleston, the oldest nonprofit organization in the United States, responsible for preserving the historic resources of Charleston, S.C. John has delighted many study tour groups with his lectures and insights on preservation, and receives rave reviews as study leader.

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