Grand Middle East Adventure 26 days

What's Included

• The services of Peregrine’s expert English-speaking local leaders in each country, and professional local guides at some sites.

• Local flights: Istanbul to Izmir; Istanbul to Damascus; Jerusalem to Cairo; Cairo to Luxor; and Aswan to Cairo.

• Sightseeing (including entrance fees where relevant): Istanbul; Ephesus; Troy; Damascus; Palmyra; Crak des Chevaliers; Hama; Apamea; the 'Dead Cities'; Aleppo; Jerash; Madaba; Mount Nebo; Dana ancient village; Shobak; Jerusalem; Ma'aleh Adumim and the Inn of the Good Samaritan; Jericho; Bethlehem; Masada; Cairo; Valley of the Kings; Temple of Hatshepsut; Colossi of Memmnon; Edfu; Komombo; and Aswan.

• Three nights on a comfortable Nile river cruise boat sailing from Luxor to Aswan.

• Visit to the temple complex at Abu Simbel by plane.

• Full day exploring Petra’s old Roman road, amphitheatre, tombs and the ‘Monastery’.

• Jeep excursion in the Wadi Rum.

• Visit to the Gallipoli Peninsula including Anzac Cove, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair and Ataturk Memorial to view the Dardenelles.

• Horse-drawn carriage ride to the temple complex at Karnak.

• Sunset felucca sail in Aswan.

• Time to relax at the Dead Sea and the Ein Gedi Spa.

• Dinner in a Bedouin tent in Syria (subject to weather).

• Free time to explore Istanbul, Çanakkale, Aleppo, Damascus, Petra, Luxor and Aswan.

• Arrival transfer.

Highlight of Highlights - Pick of the trip

Palmyra's History and Bedouin Hospitality

Palmyra's history dates back to the Assyrian Empire but its ‘Golden Age’ was during the first two centuries A.D, first as a Greek city and then as part of the Roman Empire. We'll have plenty of time to explore the site. In the late afternoon, we'll make our way up to the Arab castle for an amazing sunset over Palmyra then head out to a Bedouin tent to enjoy a traditional dinner under the stars.

Accommodation, Transport & Meals

Transport

• Felucca
• Horse-drawn carriages
• Jeep
• Plane
• Private aircon bus
• Riverboat

Accommodation

• 3 nights Riverboat
• 22 nights Comfortable hotel

Meals

• 25 breakfasts
• 4 lunches
• 6 dinners

Not Included

Flights outside of the tour, meals unless specified, drinks, visas, departure taxes, travel insurance, tips (see below), spending of a personal nature, optional sightseeing, departure transfer.

Optional Extras

• Aleppo - Turkish Bath
  US$5
• Aswan - Camel Ride (1 hour)
  Approx EGP75 pp (based on 4 people)
• Aswan - Felucca Sail
  Approx EGP25 (based 4 people)
• Aswan - Nubian Museum
  Approx EGP50 pp
• Cairo - Camel ride at the Pyramids (15 mins)
  Approx EGP50 pp but prices may vary locally
• Cairo - Chephren or Mycerinus Entrance Fees
  Approx EGP35 pp
• Cairo - Egyptian Museum (Mummy Room)
  Approx EGP100 pp entrance only
• Cairo - Great Pyramid Entrance Fee to Interior
  Approx EGP100 pp
• Luxor - entrance to Karnak Sound & Light Show
  Approx EGP100 pp
• Luxor - Luxor Museum entrance fee
  Approx EGP70pp
• Luxor - Luxor Temple entrance fee
  Approx EGP50 pp
• Luxor - Tomb of Tutankhamun (entrance fee)
  Approx EGP100 pp
• Petra - Petra by Night
  US$17
• Petra - Turkish Bath
  US$21

Vaccinations

Vaccinations may be required or recommended for this trip so you should consult with your travel doctor to obtain the latest up to date information.

Remember, it is your responsibility to ensure that you obtain any vaccinations or preventative medicines for the countries you are visiting – or any which may be required by your home country upon your return

For travellers from Australia and New Zealand, we recommend the Travel Doctor-TMVC clinics (see www.traveldoctor.com.au or phone 1300 658 844 for an appointment in Australia). Travellers from countries other than Australia and New Zealand should contact similar organisations or their travel doctor for advice. General health and vaccination information is available to all travellers at
www.traveldoctor.com.au/travelreport. Some vaccines require more than one dose, so arrange for your visit at least 4-6 weeks before you travel.