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 | Basic Jordan
Departs every Wednesday from Amman
Validity till February 28, 2010
Tour Escort: Local English-speaking guide
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A quick tour of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan! Sites include Amman, Ajloun,
Jerash, Madaba, Mt. Nebo, Kerak, Petra and Wadi Rum -- all the must sees of
Jordan!
From $500 P/P in double |
PREFERRED HOTELS:
AMMAN: Standard (San Rock or similar) Luxury (Le Meridien or similar)
PETRA: Standard (Edom or Petra Palace) Luxury (Beit Zaman or similar)
Tour Includes:
·Accommodations in the hotel category of choice (Value, Comfort, Luxury).
·Buffet breakfast daily (Half-board supplement available).
·Transportation in air conditioned tour coaches.
·Services of an Escort/Guide throughout the tour.
·Entrance fees to sites visited and services of local guides where necessary.
·Horse ride at Petra and jeep ride at Wadi Rum.
* Transfers as long as arriving and departing on the tour dates.
Not Included:
·Visa fees and departure taxes.
·Items of a personal nature.
·Lunches and dinners while on tour.
·Tips to guides, drivers, hotel and restaurant staff.
·High season supplement for Christmas and Easter seasons.
* Transfers if arriving and departing on different dates.
Tour Notes:
Prices vary depending on the level of accommodation requested:
$500 in Standard hotels (3*)
$700 in Luxury hotels (Superior 4* and 5* combination)
Single supplements are: $120 in Standard hotels; $240 in Luxury hotels
High Season Supplement for Luxury category is $120.00 per person (HS dates: March 1 to June 1; September 1 to November 31 and December 20
to January 8)
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 | Jordan's Highlights
Departs every Thursday from Amman
Validity till February 28, 2010
Tour Escort: Local English-speaking guide
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A quick tour of the Highlights of Jordan! Sites visited include Madaba, Mt.
Nebo, Kerak, Petra and Wadi Rum.
From $340.00 Per person in double |
PREFERRED HOTELS:
AMMAN: Value (San Rock or similar) Luxury (Le Meridien or similar)
PETRA: Value (Edom or Petra Palace) Luxury (Beit Zaman or similar)
Tour Includes:
·Accommodations in the hotel category of choice (Value, Comfort or Luxury).
·Buffet breakfast daily (Half board supplement available).
·Service charges and sales tax at hotels.
·Transportation in air conditioned tour coaches.
·Service of an Escort/Guide throughout the tour.
·Entrance fees to sites visited and service of local guides where necessary.
·Horse ride at Petra and jeep ride at Wadi Rum.
·Assistance with formalities at Amman Airport or at borders (provided you arrive and depart on the dates of the tour).
Not Included:
·Visa fees and departure taxes.
·Items of a personal nature.
·Lunches while on tour.
·Tips to guides, drivers, hotel and restaurant staff.
·High season supplement for Christmas and Easter seasons.
* Transfers when and if arriving on different dates.
Tour Notes:
The cost varies with the level of acommodation requested:
$340 in Standard Hotels
$440 in Luxury Hotels
Single supplements: $80 in Standard or $170 Luxury levels
High Season supplement in Luxury hotels is $120.00 (HS dates: March 1 to June 1; September 1 to November 31 and December 20 to January 8)
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 | Jewels of Jordan
Departs every Sunday from Amman
Validity till February 28, 2010
Tour Escort: Local English-speaking guide
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An in-depth tour for those who want to see more! Sites visited include city
tour of Amman, the Dead Sea, Umm Qais (Gedara of the Bible), Jerash, Ajloun,
Madaba, Mt. Nebo, Kerak, Petra and Wadi Rum.
From $795 P/P in double |
PREFERRED HOTELS:
AMMAN: Value (San Rock or similar) Luxury (Le Meridien or similar)
PETRA: Value (Edom or Petra Palace) Luxury (Beit Zaman or similar)
Tour Includes:
·Accommodations in the hotel category of choice (Standard or Luxury).
·Buffet breakfast daily (Half board supplement is available).
·Service charges and sales tax at hotel.
·Transportation in comfortable air conditioned tour coaches.
·Services of an Escort/Guide throughout the tour.
·Entrance fees to sites visited and services of local guies where necessary.
·Horse ride at Petra and jeep ride at Wadi Rum.
·Assistance with formalities at Amman airport or border crossings.
·Dinner at Kan Zaman on Monday evening.
* Transfers as long as on Sundays.
Not Included:
·Visa fees and departure taxes.
·Items of a personal nature.
·Lunches while on tour.
·Tips to guides, drivers, hotel and restaurant staff.
·High season supplement for Christmas and Easter seasons.
* Transfers if they fall on other days than Sundays.
Tour Notes:
The cost depends on the level of requested accommodation:
$795 in Standard hotels
$1185 in Luxury hotels
Single supplements: $235 in Standard; $415 in Luxury hotels.
High Season supplement in Luxury hotels: $155.00 (HS dates: March 1 to June 1; September 1 to November 31 and December 20 to January 8)
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 | Archaeological & Biblical Syria
10 days - 9 nights, in 2009 (ANY DATES)
Tour Escort: Private native English-Speaking guide
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$1,995.00 Price per Person sharing in
double occupancy (Land only) |
Hotels:
City Hotel Category Nights
Damascus Oriental Hotel or similar Boutique 4
Mashta Al Wadi Hotel 4* 1
Lattakia Afamia Rotana Hotel 5* 1 1
Aleppo Dar Zamaria or similar 4* 2
Palmyra Dedeman Hotel or similar 5* 1
Tour Includes:
• Bed & Breakfast Basis including 09 Breakfasts + 01 Dinner
• Meet and assist at Damascus airport through customs upon arrival and departure
• Round trip transfers Airport/Hotel/Airport
• Transportation in private A/C vehicle
• English speaking guide throughout the tour
• Entrance fees to the visited sites
• Visa & Formalities upon arrival and departure (passport must NOT include an Israeli stamp)
• Mineral water available on the bus only
• Tips for porters & meals
Not Included:
• Lunches & Dinner during the tour (except for one dinner)
• Damascus airport departure tax (about 34$ per person)
• Tips to the guide and driver
• Items of personal nature
• Anything not mentioned above
Tour Notes:
Single Supplement: $610.00
(Minimum 2 participants - Discounts available for more than 2 participants. Deluxe Package available per request)
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 | Highlights of Syria
8 days/7 nights, in 2009 (Any dates)
Tour Escort: Private Native English-Speaking Guide
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Syria and Lebanon are a well-traveled bridge between East and West, sea and desert that is dense with history. Above the layers of
antiquity lies a land of mesmerizing beauty and contrast from the desert surrounding the ancient city of Palmyra to the green meadows near
the castle of Krak des-Chevaliers. Begin and end your tour in Damascus, regarded as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the
world. Using the city as a base, travel east into Lebanon to tour the Roman site of Ba’albek and south to Bosra, another Roman site. Head
west as you leave Damascus for the oasis city of Palmyra, home of Queen Zenobia and Deir El Zor on the Euphrates River. Continue northward
to Syria’s second largest city, Aleppo, and complete your circular route with stops in Hama, Lattakia, Ebla, Serjilla Apamea and Ma’aloula
as you make your way back to Damascus. Experience the warmth of the people, the tastes of the cuisine, the aromas of the souks, the
majesty of the past and explore some of the best-preserved Roman cities in the Near East as well as Byzantine gems and Islamic jewels
$1,885.00 Price per Person sharing in
double occupancy (land only) |
Hotels:
City Hotel Category Nights
Damascus Oriental Hotel or similar Boutique 4
Aleppo Dar Zamaria or similar 4* 2
Palmyra Dedeman Hotel or similar 5* 1
Tour Includes:
• Bed & Breakfast Basis including 07 Breakfasts + 01 Dinner
• Meet and assist at Damascus airport through customs upon arrival and departure
• Round trip transfers Airport/Hotel/Airport
• Transportation in private A/C vehicle
• English speaking guide throughout the tour
• Entrance fees to the visited sites
• Visa & Formalities upon arrival and departure (passport must NOT include an Israeli stamp)
• Mineral water available on the bus only
• Tips for porters & meals
Not Included:
• Lunches & Dinner during the tour (except for one dinner)
• Damascus airport departure tax (about 34$ per person)
• Tips to the guide and driver
• Items of personal nature
• Anything not mentioned above
Tour Notes:
Single Supplement: $455.00
(Minimum 2 participants - Discounts available for more than 2 participants. Deluxe Package available per request)
Remark: If you do not wish to visit Lebanon on Day 07 and would rather spend a day at leisure in Damascus, deduct $200 per person. Or if
you wish to use that day to visit the Roman city of Bosra (south of Syria) instead of Lebanon, deduct $100 per person.
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 | Great Sites of Egypt
Any dates
Preferred departure on a Friday and return
on a Sunday
Tour Escort: Private local Archaeologist/Guide in Cairo
while a group guide on board the ship.
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A 10 Day/8 Night tour of the wonders of Egypt! Designed for first time
travellers to Egypt, this tour will introduce you to the highlights of the
land of the Pharaohs. Spend two days with a private guide, car and driver in
Cairo exploring its many facets and gems. Then embark on a 4 night/5 day
cruise on the Nile with stops in Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor. You can also
opt to add an excursion to the temples at Abu Simbel or add on an extension to
Jordan or Syria.
$2,585.00 from NYC in double occupancy basis |
This tour is priced for a minimum of 2 participants. In case of one traveler alone, there is a supplement applied. For exact amount,
please call us.
Rates are based on using Egyptair from JFK, NY airport and if using any other airline airfare credit is $663.00 per person. Transfers
will still be included in Cairo airport.
Tour Includes:
·All accommdations and meals as per itinerary.
·All sightseeing with entrance fees and transportation as per itinerary.
·Private, professional English speaking Egyptologist guide in Cairo
·English speaking group guide on cruise and local site guide if visiting Abu Simbel.
·Internal flights in Egypt.
·Round-trip economy class flights on EgyptAir from New York or from select
Midwest and East Coast cities
·Arrival and departure transfers including assistance and luggage porterage.
·All hotel/cruise taxes and transfer charges.
Not Included:
·Cost of passport or Egyptian visa ($20)
.Airport taxes/fuel surcharge and security fees (Currently $320)
·Items of a personal nature
·Tips for guides, escorts, drivers, or hotel/cruise personnel.(recommended budget $120)
·Meals not indicated on the program
.Travel insurance coverage
Tour Notes:
Travel insurance is highly recommended for trip cancellations, medical sickness, loss or damage of luggage.
Rates are valid September 01, 2009 - April 30, 2010 (Excluding Peak Xmas and Easter time when there is a supplement):
Based on departure from NYC using Egyptair and accommodation in double occupancy.
Option I: $2,585.00 – Single Suppl: $464.00
Option II: $2,763.00 – Single Suppl: $527.00
Option III: $2,903.00 – Single Suppl: $750.00
Option IV: $3,265.00 – Single suppl: $1,029.00
Supplement for June 1-July 31, 2009 is $400.00 p.person
Standard of properties used (based on availability of space):
Option I: Cosmopolitan Hotel & Presidential Nile Cruise
Option II: Shepherds Hotel & Nabila Nile Cruise
Option III: Le Meridien Hotel & Movenpick Nile Cruise
Option IV: Grand Hyatt Hotel & Royal or Sonesta Nile Cruises
** We have the right to substitute to similar properties.
Abu simbel optional tour is $220.00 per person including the flights.
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 | Uzbekistan..Jewel of Central Asia
All Year Round
Valid till March 31, 2010
Tour Escort: Local Guide
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Today Uzbekistan with its numerous ancient monuments, rich nature, and present
day rapid progress attracts the whole world's attention. For centuries the
country was at the intersection of the Great Silk Road routes along which
merchants, geographers, missionaries, and later tourists traveled. It is
striking how the history, traditions and cultures of the nationalities
populating the present-day Uzbekistan have been entangled with the history of
the Great Silk Road.
Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, and Shakhrizabs, where cultural and spiritual
values had long since been concentrated, where outstanding scientific centers
and schools were established, and where architecture, craftsmanship, and
applied art were flourishing, played the role of main urban centers. Creative
work and various scientific achievements of the local scientists, thinkers,
and poets have proved to be a valuable contribution to the development of the
world civilization.
Uzbekistan, where monuments of ancient cultures of different ages are
concentrated, is rightly called a treasury of history. Ichan-Kala complex in
Khiva, historical centers of Bukhara, Shakhrizabs and Samarkand are included
in the UNESCO World Heritage list. Many unique monuments and architectural
constructions in these towns have remained in a good state up to the present
day and are of a great significance to mankind.
The monuments of Samarkand are majestic and wonderful. Since olden times
Bukhara was the center of a densely populated oasis. Archeologists noted that
the city was constantly growing, both in width and in height. Ruins of
dwellings, public buildings, defense structures dating back to different
periods of the city's history were found in the earth stratum at the depth of
20 meters. There are more than 140 monuments of ancient architecture in
Bukhara alone. Khiva is the only town of the period of the Great Silk Road,
which has remained unscathed to this day. Time here seems to go back
centuries. That is why the town has rightly gained fame as "the museum in the
open". In Khiva with its narrow alleys where legends of old times seem to have
been reflected in stone and wood, you can easily imagine the life of former
generations that have left us old traditions, legends, and precepts.
Per person in dbl occupancy: $1440.00 |
Suggested Hotels used (or similar):
Tashkent – hotel “Tashkent Palace” 4*
Khiva – hotel “Asia” 3 1/2 *
Bukhara – hotel “Bukhara Palace” 4*
Samarkand – hotel “President Palace” 4*
** Option to downgrade to 3* hotels available. Please inquire for rates and hotels used.
Tour Includes:
- Accommodation in dbl or twin share rooms in 4 Star properties
- Meals plan as indicated /B-breakfast / D-dinner/
- Air ticket Tashkent – Urgench
- All airport - hotel - airport transfers
- All sightseeing visit as indicated
- All entrance fees
- All over land transportation by transport with air condition
for 2 pax – Car, from 3 to 8 pax Mini-bus,
- Visa support to Uzbekistan
- Tour coordinator from our staff English speaking for whole tour as guide and
assistant
- Folklore show in Bukhara.
Not Included:
- Visa cost (currently $131 from their DC consulate)
- Personal spending money
- Luggage in excess of 20 kg (44lbs)
- Travel insurance
- Tips for driver and local guide
- Video & photo camera charges during sightseeing.
Tour Notes:
Price of tour for p. person. Valid until 31 March 2010
Minimum 2 people on the departure -inquire for 1 person cost
Cost per person for larger group sizes as follows:
3 people: $1265.00
4 people: $1115.00
5-6 people: $1020.00
Single supplement: $260.00
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 | Archaeological Treasures of Yemen
** This tour is temporarily suspended due
to serious internal unrest and potential
danger of kidnapping and assassination of
tourists **
All year round - any days of the week.
Tour Escort: Native and local guides.
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Arabia Felix or Arabia the Blessed as Yemen was know in ancient times, was a
name bestowed on the region by the Romans. It merited the name due to its
fertile lands, distinguishing it from the barren north, the so-called Arabia
Deserta. This enabled the people to prosper and grow into a dominant force
that controlled trade between the east and west. Yemen has been at the
crossroads of the Middle East, Asia and Africa for thousands of years thanks
to its position on the spice routes. Living at the height of the area’s
dominance were the Sabaeans, subjects of the Kingdom of Sheba. Little remains
of this ancient civilization but traces of this enterprising people and their
culture can be seen in the descendents who populate this rich historical land.
From : $1,344.00 per person in double for
the 7 nights program |
• Please note that Yemen is a dry country. You may be allowed to enter
with a liter of alcohol for personal consumption in a hotel room , not
to be consumed in public places.
• Best season to visit Yemen is between November and February.
• You must be able to tolerate altitudes of over 5000 feet above sea
level and have no breathing or heart conditions.
• Yemen is on the State Department advisory list.
Tour Includes:
- Hotel Accommodation.
- Transportation in 4x4 Land Cruiser (4 people max. / car).
- English-speaking certified and licensed Tour Guide.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner daily starting with breakfast on Day 2
and ending with Breakfast on Day 8 (or day 15).
- Entrance fees to all museums and attractions visited.
- Local VAT and service taxes
Not Included:
. Yemeni Visa (obtainable on arrival for $60 a person)
• Gratuities to guide, drivers, and porters (estimated total of $12 a
person/day)
• Beverages with meals
• Travel Insurance
• Items of a personal nature or not included above
Tour Notes:
Program A: 8 days/7 nights
Rates are per person based on double room occupancy
In 4 Star hotels: $1,344.00 In 5 Star hotels: $1,808.00
Single supplements: $384.00 $594.00
Program B: 15 days/14 nights
Rates are per person based on double room occupancy
In 4 Star hotels: $2,914.00 In 5 Star hotels:
$3,505.00
Single supplements: $648.00 $998.00
NB: Overnight at Shibam in 3* property (best available) in both of the 4 & 5*
packages.
Tours operate with a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 8.
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 | Wonderful Lebanon
Bi-monthly departures on Sunday
2009-2010
Tour Escort: Local guide
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Lebanon has both an incredible physical and spiritual beauty. However, it is the history of the nation, and the strategic role it has
played throughout the ages’ dating as far back 4,000 years ago that is the most spectacular. The Lebanese are direct descendants of the
sea-faring Phoenicians considered to be one of the great races of the ancient world. Not only were the Phoenicians outstanding sailors and
traders, they are also famous for two major achievements: they were among the first to explore and colonize areas in the Mediterranean
beyond the Strait of Gibraltar; and they left their alphabet to the Western world.
Lebanon packs a lot into its modest borders: ancient cities, Roman ruins, luxurious ski resorts, bucolic charm and Islamic architecture
are just the start. Lebanon is culturally rich too, with a religious and social diversity that has sometimes led it to trouble.
Beirut, once known as the Paris of the Middle East is quickly re-building itself to its former glory. History abounds and you can visit
the old Phoenician ports of Sidon and Tyre in the South; Byblos, reputedly one of the oldest continuously inhabited towns in the world and
the magnificent Roman acropolis of Baalbek. Explore Tripoli and drive to the beautiful Qadisha Valley with Lebanon's famous Cedar trees,
treasured for their durable, sweet-scented wood. Many of these lovely trees are more than 1500 years old.
If you're interested in the history of the region and want to see how Lebanon is striving to rebuild itself, now is a good time to visit.
Starting at $1145.00 per person in double
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Low Season:
Hotel selection P.P. in Double Single Suppl
Mozart 3* $1145.00 $228
Mayflower 4* $1225.00 $250
Lancaster 4* $1375.00 $400
Safir Heliopolitan 5* $1455.00 $425
Martinez Radisson SAS 5* $1475.00 $560
High Season
Hotel selection P.P. in Double Single Suppl
Mozart 3* $1200.00 $285
Mayflower 4* $1410.00 $315
Lancaster 4* $1485.00 $515
Safir Heliopolitan 5* $2055.00 $910
Martinez Radisson SAS 5* $2110.00 $970
Please note that the 10% VAT taxes is already included in the rates, should that tax increase or any new ones are levied or more fuel
subsidies are removed, we will inform you to add the same on your prices.
Seasons:
Low Season High Season
1st Nov -20th Nov 2009 21 Nov 2009 – 5 Jan 2010
6 Jan-31 May 2010 1 June – 30 Sept 2010
1st Oct-14th Oct 2010 15 Oct – 30 Nov 2010
1st-22 Dec, 2010 23 Dec – 31 Dec 2010
Tour Includes:
• Meet and assist at Beirut airport on arrival and departure
• Round trip transfers A/P-HTL-A/P
• Transportation by deluxe air conditioned coach (Seat-in-coach) for the excursions
• English speaking guide for the excursions
• Entrance fees to the visited sites
• Hotel accommodation at the selected hotel for 7 nights on half board basis
• 10% VAT at present time
Not Included:
• Entry visa to Lebanon $17 per person (please note passport must not include any Israeli stamps)
• Lunches during excursions: $25 per lunch / person / day
• Drinks with the dinners
• Extras and personal expenses
• Tips to the guide and driver
• Beirut departure tax $4
Tour Notes:
Rates in US$ per person – Minimum 2 pax on any departure (1 pax cannot be booked alone on this tour!!!)
(Rates based on current exchange rates on Jan 01 2009, prices will be adjusted at time of booking based on current rates at the time)
Validity: THIS OFFER IS VALID till 31 Dec 2010 as per low and high season stated above
Date of operation: Arrival on Sunday: valid only for 2 pax minimum on any departure
Month Date Month Date
November 2009 1 – 15 December 2009 6 – 20
January 2010 10 – 24 February 2010 7 – 21
March 2010 7 – 21 April 2010 11 – 25
May 2010 9 – 23 June 2010 6 – 20
July 2010 11 – 25 August 2010 8 – 22
September 2010 12 – 26 October 2010 10 - 24
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 | Glimpse of Syria
5 Days - 4 nights, in 2009 (any dates)
Tour Escort: Private Syrian English-Speaking Guide
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Syria is a well-traveled bridge between East and West, sea and desert that is dense with history. Above the layers of antiquity lies a
land of mesmerizing beauty and contrast from the desert surrounding the ancient city of Palmyra to the green meadows near the castle of
Krak des-Chevaliers. Begin and end your tour in Damascus, regarded as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Head
west as you leave Damascus for the oasis city of Palmyra, home of Queen Zenobia. Visit Ma’aloula, the only place on earth where they still
speak the Aramaic language (spoken by Jesus 2000 years ago) and stop at the Best-Preserved Crusader Castle in the Near East at Krak Des
Chevaliers before you make your way back to Damascus. Experience the warmth of the people, the tastes of the cuisine, the aromas of the
souks, the majesty of the past and explore some of the best-preserved Roman cities in the Near East as well as Byzantine gems and Islamic
jewels.
$1065.00 Price per Person sharing in double
occupancy (Land Only) |
Hotels:
City Hotel Category Nights
Damascus Oriental Hotel or similar Boutique 3
Palmyra Dedeman Hotel or similar 5* 1
Tour Includes:
• Bed & Breakfast Basis including 04 Breakfasts + 01 Dinner
• Meet and assist at Damascus airport through customs upon arrival and departure
• Round trip transfers Airport/Hotel/Airport
• Transportation in private A/C vehicle
• English speaking guide throughout the tour
• Entrance fees to the visited sites
• Visa & Formalities upon arrival and departure (passport must NOT include an Israeli stamp)
• Mineral water available on the bus only
• Tips for porters & meals
Not Included:
• Lunches & Dinner during the tour (except for one dinner)
• Damascus airport departure tax (about 34$ per person)
• Tips to the guide and driver
• Items of personal nature
• Anything not mentioned above
Tour Notes:
Best tour to be an extension to one of the following nearby destinations: EGYPT, JORDAN, LEBANON or IRAN
Single Supplement: $330
(Minimum 2 participants - Discounts available for more than 2 participants. Deluxe Package available per request)
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