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MORAMARK PTY LTDABN 64 096 258 098

TRADING AS WORLDSTAR TRAVEL

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PO BOX 374 MILSONS POINT NSW 2061 AUSTRALIA

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EGYPT, JORDAN, TURKEY & ISRAEL

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3 nights in Cairo – 4 nights cruise between Luxor and Aswan – 1 night Luxor - 3 nights Sharm El Sheikh – 1 night Cairo - 1 night Alexandria - 1 night Cairo.

Package includesDomestic air fares, all transfers within Egypt, meals as specified, personalized sightseeing as mentioned in itinerary in a private car/ coach with an Egyptologist and driver.

(14 nights -15 days)

Detailed ItineraryDay 1 – Cairo (Pyramids / Sphinx) (D) Meet, assist and transfer in an air-conditioned coach to your hotel in Cairo by our representative.Commence a half day tour with an English Speaking Guide to the Pyramids & Sphinx. Cheop’s Pyramid, the largest of the three was built in the 4th dynasty about 2650BC., and is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. In front of the Pyramid of Chephren, we find the Sphinx carved from a single piece of stone, it is a lion with a pharaoh’s head thought to be a portrait of the Pharaoh Chephren.This evening enjoy a fabulous dinner cruise on the River Nile.Overnight in CairoDay 2 – Cairo (Egyptian Museum / Sakkara) (B/D)After breakfast, visit the famous Egyptian Museum, a warehouse of Pharaonic treasure. Here among the many thousands of artefacts on display, you will view Tutankhamun’s splendid treasures.In the after-noon visit Memphis on the edge of the Western Desert, the capital of the ancient Kingdom, and one of the most important cities throughout the history of ancient Egypt. From here we drive to Sakkara, the vast Necropolis of ancient Memphis.Dinner will be served in a local restaurant.Overnight in Cairo.Day 3 – Cairo (Coptic Cairo / Islamic Cairo / Bazaar) (B/D)After breakfast at your hotel, your guide will pick you up for Old Cairo with its Ancient Churches, then visit the Citadel, from which you get a view over the whole city. A visit to Mohamed Ali’s Mosque is the next stop before continuing to the Khan El Khalili Bazaars.At night, you will be transferred to the Plateau of Giza to attend the Sound & Light show followed by a dinner at a local restaurant.Overnight in Cairo.

Day 4 – Cairo/Luxor Cruise (B/L/D)Early in the morning transfer to Cairo Domestic Terminal for your flight to Luxor.

Arrive Luxor airport. Meet, assist and commence your tour to the West Bank to visit the Necropolis of Thebes, Tomb of Tutankhamun, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.Back to your boat for Lunch and Check in on your Nile Cruise for 5 days / 4 nights from Luxor to Aswan.Lunch will be provided on board.After lunch, enjoy an unforgettable visit to Luxor Temple; also tour the awe inspiring temple complex of Karnak, with its vast Hypostyle Hall.Overnight on board.Day 5 – Luxor/Esna/Edfu (B/L/D)Enjoy breakfast while sailing to Esna.Arriving Esna, cross Esna Lock and continue to Edfu.Overnight on board.Day 6 – Edfu/Kom Ombo/Aswan (B/L/D)This morning enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride to visit the beautifully preserved Temple of Horus, the Falcon God, possibly the most com-plete in Egypt.Lunch on board while sailing to Kom OmboEnjoy a visit to the temple shared by the Two Gods Sobek (the Croco-dile God) and Haroeris. We continue on to sail to Aswan. Overnight on board.Day 7 – Aswan (B/L/D)Take a motorboat to the Temple of Isis, rising from the waters of the Nile on the Island of Philae. On the way back, we visit the High Dam.Lunch on board and in the afternoon sail in a traditional Nile felucca around Aswan’s Botanical Gardens. View the Elephantine Island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum.Overnight on board Day 8 – Aswan / Abu Simbel/ Luxor (B/D)

flight or by road.In the afternoon, transfer to Luxor by road.Overnight in LuxorDay 9 – Luxor / Sharm El Sheikh (B/L/D)After Breakfast, transfer to Luxor airport for your flight to Sharm El Sheikh.Arrive Sharm El Sheikh and transfer to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh for 3 nights including all meals and drinks at your hotel.Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh

Day 10 - Sharm El Sheikh (B/L/D)Free day in Sharm El Sheikh to enjoy the different water activities.Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.Day 11 – Sharm El Sheikh (B/L/D)

Leave hotel in Sharm el Sheikh round midnight, transfer to St. Cath-erine for a chance to climb Mount Sinai (about 3,750 steps), before sunrise.Descending around 7:00am next morning, visit St. Catherine Monas-tery before returning back to Sharm el Sheikh.Overnight in Sharm el Sheikh.Day 12 – Sharm El Sheikh / Cairo (B/D)Free day till your departure to the Airport for your flight to Cairo.Arrive Cairo and check in at your Hotel in Cairo Free afternoon for relaxing and shopping today, followed by Dinner in a local restaurant tonight. Overnight in Cairo.Day 13 - Cairo / Alexandria (B/D)Following breakfast, full day tour to Alexandria with a visit to Al-Alamein. Here, Rommel and Montgomery fought the decisive battle in the Second World War. Al-Alamein hosts a military museum and the Allied’s war cemeteries.Also, an opportunity to visit the Roman Theatre, Pompey’s Pillar and the Catacombs.Overnight in AlexandriaDay 14 – Alexandria / Cairo (B/D)After Breakfast, continue the sights of Alexandria before returning back to Cairo by coach (about 220km.)Rest of the day is free to enjoy your final afternoon in Cairo. In the evening you will be transferred to a local restaurant for a special fare-well dinner.Overnight in Cairo.Day 15 - Departure (B)Today we end our tour of Egypt and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.

Treasures of Egypt

Following breakfast on board enjoy an optional Tour to Abu Simbel by

Free day in Sharm El Sheikh or join our Optional tour to St. Catherine.

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3 nights in Cairo – 4 nights cruise between Luxor and Aswan – 2 nights Cairo.


(9 nights -10 days)

Detailed ItineraryDay 1 – Cairo (Pyramids / Sphinx) (D)Meet, assist and transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo by our representative.Commence a half day tour with an English Speaking Guide to the Pyramids & Sphinx. Cheop’s Pyramid, the largest of the three was built in the 4th dynasty about 2650BC., and is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. In front of the Pyramid of Chephren, we find the Sphinx carved from a single piece of stone, it is a lion with a pharaoh’s head thought to be a portrait of the Pharaoh Chephren.This evening enjoy a dinner cruise on the river Nile.Overnight in Cairo.Day 2 – Cairo (Egyptian Museum / Sakkara) (B/D)After breakfast, visit the famous Egyptian Museum, a warehouse of Pharaonic treasure. Here among the many thousands of artefacts on display, you will view Tutankhamun’s splendid treasures.In the afternoon visit Memphis on the edge of the Western Desert, the capital of the ancient Kingdom, and one of the most important cities throughout the history of ancient Egypt. From here we drive to Sakkara, the vast Necropolis of ancient Memphis.Tonight enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.Overnight in Cairo.

Today your guide will pick you up for a full day tour of Old Cairo with its Ancient Churches, then visit the Citadel, from which you get a view over the whole city. We will visit Mohamed Ali’s Mosque before con-tinuing to the Khan El Khalili Bazaars.At night, you will be transfered to the Plateau of Giza to attend the Sound & Light show followed by dinner at a local restaurant.Overnight in Cairo.Day 4 – Cairo/Luxor Cruise (B/L/D)Early in the morning transfer to Cairo Domestic Terminal for your flight to Luxor.Arrive Luxor airport. Meet, assist and commence your tour to the West

Bank to visit the Necropolis of Thebes, Tomb of Tutankhamun, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.Back to your boat for Lunch and Check in on your Nile Cruise for 5 days / 4 nights from Luxor to Aswan.Lunch will be provided on board.After lunch, enjoy an unforgettable visit to Luxor Temple; also tour the awe inspiring temple complex of Karnak, with its vast Hypostyle Hall.Overnight on board. Day 5 – Luxor / Esna /Edfu (B/L/D)Enjoy breakfast while sailing to Esna.Arriving Esna, cross Esna Lock and continue to Edfu.Overnight on board.Day 6 – Edfu - Kom Ombo / Aswan (B/L/D)This morning enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride to visit the beautifully preserved Temple of Horus, the Falcon God, possibly the most complete in Egypt.Lunch on board while sailing to Kom OmboVisit the temple shared by the Two Gods Sobek (the Crocodile God) and Haroeris. Sail to Aswan.Overnight on board.Day 7 – Aswan (B/L/D)Take a motorboat to the Temple of Isis, rising from the waters of the Nile on the Island of Philae. On the way back visit the High Dam.Lunch on board and in the afternoon sail in a traditional Nile felucca around Aswan’s Botanical Gardens. View the Elephantine Island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum.Overnight onboard Day 8 – Aswan / Cairo (B/D)

Transfer to Aswan airport for your flight to Cairo.Arrive Cairo and transfer to your hotel for accommodation.Tonight enjoy dinner at a local restaurant in Cairo.Overnight in Cairo

Day 9 - Cairo (B/D)Breakfast at hotel.Free day in Cairo for shopping or join one of our optional tours. This evening you will be transferred to a local restaurant for a special farewell dinner.Overnight in Cairo.Day 10 - Departure (B)Today we end our tour of Egypt and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.

Discover Egypt

Day 3 – Cairo (Coptic Cairo / Islamic Cairo / Bazaar) (B/D)

Enjoy an optional tour to Abu Simbel by flight or by road.

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1 night in Cairo – 3 nights cruise between Aswan and Luxor – 2 nights Cairo – 4 nights Dubai (optional).

Package includesDomestic air fares, all transfers within Egypt (and Dubai), meals as specified, personalized sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary in a private coach with an Egyptologist and driver in Egypt and with an English speaking guide in Dubai.


Detailed ItineraryDay 1 – Cairo (Pyramids / Sphinx) (D)Meet, assist and transfer in an air-conditioned coach to your hotel in Cairo by our representative.Commence a half day tour with an English speaking guide to the Pyra-mids, Sphinx and Cheop’s Pyramid. The largest of the three was built in the 4th dynasty around 2650BC and is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. In front of the Pyramid of Chephren, we find the Sphinx carved from a single piece of stone. It is a lion with a pharaoh’s head, thought to be a portrait of the Pharaoh Chephren.Your dinner tonight will be served on board a Nile Cruise.Overnight in CairoDay 2 - Cairo / Aswan Cruise (B/L/D)Following breakfast transfer to Cairo Domestic Terminal for your flight to Aswan.Arrive Aswan airport. Meet, assist and transfer to your cruise.After lunch check in on your Nile Cruise for 4 days and 3 nights from Aswan to Luxor.In the afternoon, sail in a traditional Nile felucca around Aswan’s Botanical Gardens. View the Elephantine Island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum.Overnight on board.

Day 3 - Aswan / Kom Ombo (B/L/D)Today take a motorboat to the Temple of Isis, rising from the waters of the Nile on the Island of Philae. On the way back, visit the High Dam.Lunch on board while sailing to Kom Ombo.Visit the temple shared by the two Gods, Sobek (the Crocodile God)

Overnight on board.Day 4 – Kom Ombo / Edfu / Luxor (B/L/D)Breakfast on board.This morning enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride to visit the beautifully preserved Temple of Horus, the Falcon God, possibly the most com-

Overnight on board.Day 5 – Luxor / Cairo (B/D)Disembark after breakfast. Commence your tour to the West Bank to visit the Necropolis of Thebes, Tomb of Tutankhamen, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.Continue for the unforgettable visit to Luxor Temple; also tour the awe inspiring temple complex of Karnak, with its vast Hypostyle Hall before transfering to Luxor airport for your flight to Cairo.Arrive Cairo domestic terminal and transfer to your hotel.Overnight in CairoDay 6 – Cairo (Egyptain Museum / Coptic Cairo / Islamic Cairo / Bazaar) (B/D)After breakfast, visit the famous Egyptian Museum, a warehouse of Pharaonic treasure. Here among the many thousands of artefacts on display, you will view Tutankhamun’s splendid treasures.In the afternoon visit Old Cairo with its Ancient Churches, then visit the Citadel, from which you get a view over the whole city. You visit Mo-hamed Ali’s Mosque before continuing to the Khan El Khalili Bazaars.This evening enjoy a memorable farewell Egyptian dinner.Overnight in Cairo.(Optional extension to Dubai)Day 7 – Cairo/ Dubai (B)Free day at leisure till your final transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Dubai.Arrive Dubai late in the evening. Meet, assist and transfer to your hotel.Overnight in Dubai.

Day 8 – Dubai (B/D)Following breakfast, enjoy a free morning to wander around after which you will be picked for a memorable desert safari including.......a BBQ dinner, soft drinks, camel ride, enchanting belly dancing show, Arabic tea and coffee, dune bashing and sand boarding, photograph in local dresses, henna painting and more….Overnight in DubaiDay 9 – Dubai (B)Breakfast at hotel, with a free day to join one of our optional tours. Overnight in Dubai.Day 10 – Dubai (B)Full day free for shopping or join an optional tour following morning breakfast.Overnight in Dubai.Day 11 – Departure (B)Today we end our tour of Dubai and transfer to the International Airport for your final departure.

Egypt & Dubai

and Haroeris. Sail to Edfu.

plete in Egypt. Continue cruise on to Luxor.

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2 nights in Cairo – 1 night in Hurghada - 4 nights cruise between Luxor and Aswan – 2 nights Cairo - 1 night St. Catherine - 1 night Cairo.



Detailed ItineraryDay 1 – Cairo (Pyramids/Sphinx) (D)Meet, assist and transfer in an air-conditioned coach to your hotel in Cairo by our representative.Commence a half day tour with an English Speaking Guide to the Pyramids & Sphinx. Cheop’s Pyramid, the largest of the three was built in the 4th dynasty about 2650BC., and is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. In front of the Pyramid of Chephren, we find the Sphinx carved from a single piece of stone, it is a lion with a pharaoh’s head thought to be a portrait of the Pharaoh Chephren.This evening enjoy a fabulous dinner cruise on the River Nile.Overnight in CairoDay 2 – Coptic Cairo (B/D)After breakfast, visit Old Cairo with its Ancient Churches, then on to visit St. Mary’s tree in Matarya and St. Mary Church in Zeitoun, where the Virgin Mary appeared almost every night from the 2nd of April 1968 for around 1 year.Tonight enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Cairo.Day 3 – Cairo / Hurghada (B/D) Today you will be picked up and transferred to Hurghada by air condi-tioned coach.On the way, visiting St. Anthony’s and St. Paul’s monasteries. St. Anthony & St. Paul’s monasteries are the oldest monasteries in Egypt. Hidden deep in the Red Sea Mountains and relying on springs for their water supply. Overnight in Hurghada.Day 4 – Hurghada / Luxor Cruise (B/L/D)Today transfer to Luxor by coach. Arrive Luxor and commence your tour to the West Bank to visit the Necropolis of Thebes, Tomb of Tutankhamun, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.Back to your boat for Lunch and Check in on your Nile Cruise for 5 days / 4 nights cruise from Luxor to Aswan.

Lunch will be provided on board.After lunch, enjoy an unforgettable visit to Luxor Temple; also tour the awe inspiring temple complex of Karnak, with its vast Hypostyle Hall.Overnight on board.Day 5 – Luxor / Esna / Edfu (B/L/D)Enjoy breakfast while sailing to Esna.Arriving Esna, cross Esna Lock and continue to Edfu.Overnight on board.Day 6 – Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan (B/L/D)This morning enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride to visit the beautifully preserved Temple of Horus, the Falcon God, possibly the most com-plete in Egypt.Lunch on board while sailing to Kom OmboVisit the temple shared by the Two Gods Sobek (the Crocodile God) and Haroeris then tonight we sail to Aswan. Overnight on board.Day 7 – Aswan (B/L/D)Take a motorboat to the Temple of Isis, rising from the waters of the Nile on the Island of Philae. On the way back, visiting the High Dam.In the afternoon, sail in a traditional Nile felucca around Aswan’s Botanical Gardens. View the Elephantine Island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum.Overnight on board. Day 8 – Aswan / Cairo (B/D)

to Aswan airport for your flight to Cairo.Arrive Cairo and transfer to your hotel for accommodation.Tonight we enjoy dinner at a local restaurant in Cairo.Overnight in Cairo

Day 9 – Cairo (Egyptian Museum / Sakkara) (B/D)After breakfast visit the famous Egyptian Museum, a warehouse of Pharaonic treasure. Here among the many thousands of artefacts on display, you will view Tutankhamun’s splendid treasures.In the afternoon visit Memphis on the edge of the Western Desert, the capital of the ancient Kingdom, and one of the most important cities throughout the history of ancient Egypt. From here we drive to Sakkara, the vast Necropolis of ancient Memphis.Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.Overnight in Cairo.Day 10 – Cairo/ Wadi El Natroun / St. Catherine (B/D)Today we transfer by coach to Wadi El-Natroun (Natroun Valley).The Holy Family, after crossing the Rosetta branch of the Nile, headed south into Wadi El-Natroun (then called Al Asqeet) in the Western Desert of Egypt. A chance to visit St. Bishoy, St. Mary El-Sorian, Abu Makar and Al Baramose monasteries.From Wadi El Natroun, you will be transferred to St. Catherine by coach.Overnight in St. Catherine. (Please note that accommodation in St. Catherine, even though it is 3.5 star, is similar to the international 2 star rating)Day 11 – St. Catherine/ Cairo (B/D)Early breakfast before departing to St. Catherine Monastery.This route was the route to the Promised Land; where Isis sought Osiris and the Pharaohs found gold. Where Moses witnessed the Burning Bush and the Holy Family passed along during its flight into Egypt.Return back to Cairo and this evening you will be transferred to a local restaurant for a special farewell dinner.Overnight in Cairo.Day 12 - Departure (B)Today we end our tour of Egypt and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.

Biblical Tour of Egypt

Enjoy an optional tour to Abu Simbel by flight or by road. Then transfer

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2 nights in Cairo – 3 nights cruise between Aswan and Luxor – 4 nights Hurghada – 2 nights Cairo.

Package includesDomestic air fares, all transfers within Egypt, meals as specified, personalized sightseeing as mentioned in itinerary in a private coach with an Egyptologist and driver.


Detailed ItineraryDay 1 - Cairo (Pyramids / Sphinx) (D)Meet, assist and transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo by our representative.Commence a half day tour with an English Speaking Guide to the Pyramids & Sphinx. Cheop’s Pyramid, the largest of the three was built in the 4th dynasty about 2650BC., and is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. In front of the Pyramid of Chephren, we find the Sphinx carved from a single piece of stone, it is a lion with a pharaoh’s head thought to be a portrait of the Pharaoh Chephren.This evening enjoy a dinner cruise on the river Nile.Overnight in Cairo.Day 2 – Cairo (Egyptian Museum / Sakkara) (B/D)After breakfast, visit the famous Egyptian Museum, a warehouse of Pharaonic treasure. Here among the many thousands of artefacts on display, you will view Tutankhamun’s splendid treasures.In the afternoon visit Memphis on the edge of the Western Desert, the capital of the ancient Kingdom, and one of the most important cities throughout the history of ancient Egypt. From here we drive to Sakkara, the vast Necropolis of ancient Memphis.Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant in Cairo.Overnight in Cairo.Day 3 - Cairo / Aswan Cruise (B/L/D)Today transfer to Cairo Domestic Terminal for your flight to Aswan. (Early in the morning)Arrive Aswan airport. Meet, assist and transfer to your cruise.After lunch Check in on your Nile Cruise for 4 days / 3 nights from Aswan to Luxor.In the evening sail in a traditional Nile felucca around Aswan’s Botanical Gardens. View the Elephantine Island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum.Overnight on boardDay 4 - Aswan/ Kom Ombo (B/L/D)Take a motorboat to the Temple of Isis, rising from the waters of the Nile on the Island of Philae. On the way back, visiting the High Dam.

Lunch on board while sailing to Kom Ombo.Visit the temple shared by the two gods Sobek (the crocodile god) and

Overnight on board.Day 5 – Kom Ombo / Edfu / Luxor (B/L/D)This morning enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride to visit the beautifully preserved Temple of Horus, the Falcon God, possibly the most com-

Overnight on boardDay 6 – Luxor/Hurghada (B/D)Disembark after breakfast. Commence your tour to the West Bank to visit the Necropolis of Thebes, Tomb of Tutankhamen, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, then continue for an unforgettable visit to Luxor Temple; also tour the awe inspiring temple complex of Karnak, with its vast Hypostyle Hall.Transfer by coach to Hurghada for dinner and overnight.Overnight in Hurghada.Day 7 - Hurghada (B/L/D)Free day to enjoy the Red Sea and snorkelling or join one of our optional tours. Overnight in Hurghada.Day 8 – Hurghada (B/L/D)Free day to enjoy the Red Sea and snorkelling or join one of our optional tours. Overnight in Hurghada.Day 9 – Hurghada (B/L/D)Free day to enjoy the Red Sea and snorkelling or join one of our optional tours. Overnight in Hurghada.Day 10 - Hurghada / Cairo (B/D)Free day till your departure to the Airport for your flight to Cairo. Arrive Cairo Airport and transfer to your hotel for the evening.Overnight in CairoDay 11 - Cairo (Coptic Cairo / Islamic Cairo / Bazaar) (B/L/D)

After breakfast, the guide will pick you up to visit Old Cairo with its Ancient Churches, then visit the Citadel, from which you get a view over the whole city. You visit Mohamed Ali’s Mosque before continuing to the Bazaars.This evening enjoy a memorable farewell Egyptian dinner.Overnight in Cairo.Day 12 – Departure (B)Today we end our tour of Egypt and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.

The Grand Escape Haroeris then sail on to Edfu.

plete in Egypt then cruising to Luxor.

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2 nights in Cairo – 3 nights cruise between Aswan and Luxor – 1 night in Luxor - 3 nights Sharm El Sheikh – 2 nights Cairo.

Package includesDomestic air fares, all transfers within Egypt, meals as specified, personalized sightseeing as mentioned in itinerary in a private coach with an Egyptologist and driver.


Detailed ItineraryDay 1 - Cairo (Pyramids / Sphinx) (D)Meet, assist and transfer in an air-conditioned coach to your hotel in Cairo by our representative.Commence a half day tour with an English Speaking Guide to the Pyramids & Sphinx. Cheop’s Pyramid, the largest of the three was built in the 4th dynasty about 2650BC, and is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. In front of the Pyramid of Chephren, we find the Sphinx carved from a single piece of stone, it is a lion with a pharaoh’s head thought to be a portrait of the Pharaoh Chephren.Your dinner tonight will be served on board a Nile Cruise.Overnight in CairoDay 2 – Cairo (Egyptian Museum / Sakkara) (B/D)After breakfast, visit the famous Egyptian Museum, a warehouse of Pharaonic treasure. Here among the many thousands of artefacts on display, you will view Tutankhamun’s splendid treasures.In the afternoon visit Memphis on the edge of the Western Desert, the capital of the ancient Kingdom, and one of the most important cities throughout the history of ancient Egypt. From here we drive to Sakkara, the vast Necropolis of ancient Memphis.Overnight in Cairo.Day 3 - Cairo / Aswan Cruise (B/L/D)Following breakfast transfer to Cairo Domestic Terminal for your flight to Aswan.Arrive Aswan airport. Meet, assist and transfer to your cruise.After lunch Check in on your Nile Cruise for 4 days and 3 nights from Aswan to Luxor.In the afternoon, sail in a traditional Nile felucca around Aswan’s Botanical Gardens. View the Elephantine Island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum.Overnight on boardDay 4 - Aswan / Kom Ombo (B/L/D)Take a motorboat to the Temple of Isis, rising from the waters of the Nile on the Island of Philae. On the way back, visit the High Dam.

Lunch on board while sailing to Kom Ombo.Visit the temple shared by the two Gods, Sobek (the Crocodile God) and Haroeris. Overnight on board.Day 5 – Kom Ombo / Edfu / Luxor (B/L/D)This morning enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride to visit the beautifully preserved Temple of Horus, the Falcon God, possibly the most com-plete in Egypt.Cruising on to Luxor.Overnight on board.Day 6 – Luxor (B/D)Disembark after breakfastCommence your tour to the West Bank to visit the Necropolis of Thebes, Tomb of Tutankhamen, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.Return to your hotel in Luxor before starting an unforgettable visit to Luxor Temple; also tour the awe inspiring temple complex of Karnak, with its vast Hypostyle Hall.Overnight in Luxor

Day 7 - Luxor / Sharm El Sheikh (B/L/D)After Breakfast, transfer to Luxor airport for your flight to Sharm El Sheikh.Arrive Sharm el Sheikh and transfer to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh for 3 nights including all meals and soft drinks at a resort hotel.Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.Day 8 – Sharm El Sheikh (B/L/D)Free day in Sharm El Sheikh to enjoy the different water activities.Or joining one of our optional tours. Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.Day 9 – Sharm El Sheikh (B/L/D)Free day in Sharm El Sheikh to enjoy the different water activities.Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.Day 10 – Sharm El Sheikh / Cairo (B/D)Free day until your departure to the Airport for your flight to Cairo.In the afternoon arrive Cairo and transfer to your Hotel.Tonight enjoy dinner at a local restaurant in Cairo.Overnight in Cairo.Day 11 – Cairo (Coptic Cairo / Islamic Cairo /Bazaar) (B/D) After breakfast,you will be picked up by your guide to visit Old Cairo with its Ancient Churches, then visit the Citadel from which you get a view over the whole city. We visit Mohamed Ali’s Mosque before con-tinuing to the Bazaars.This evening enjoy a memorable farewell Egyptian dinner.Overnight in Cairo.Day 12 – Departure (B)Today we end our tour of Egypt and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.

Egyptian Adventure

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2 nights Amman - 2 nights Petra

Package includesTransfers within Jordan, personalized sightseeing as mentioned in itinerary in a private car/ coach, meals as specified in itinerary.

(4 nights - 5 days)

Detailed ItineraryDay 1 – Amman (D)Meet, assist and transfer in an air-conditioned coach to your hotel in Amman by our representative.Overnight in Amman.Day 2 – Jerash / Ajloun / Amman (B/D)After breakfast we begin our day with a visit to Jerash, known as the Pompei of the East. Jerash has been covered by sand for centuries, the main reason why it’s still so well preserved. You will enter Jerash through the monumental South Gate and find yourself wandering around in a roman City. Next stop is Ajloun, an Islamic military castle used by the Islamic armies of Saladin to protect the region against the crusaders. The final stop is in Amman, where we visit the Citadel featuring a spectacular view over the hills and valleys of the capital, the temple of Hercules, the Ummayyad palace, a Byzantine church and the archaeological museum. Overnight in Amman.Day 3 – Madaba / Mount Nebo / Kerak / Petra (B/D)Today we start with a visit to Madaba famous for the unique mosaic map of the Holy Land, which can be found in Saint George’s church floor. Mount Nebo is the next stop. From here we see the place where Moses looked over the Holy Land and the Dead Sea. That is the place where Moses was seen for the last time; therefore we consider this place as the burial place for Moses. If the sky is clear Jerusalem, Jericho and Bethlehem will meet your eye at the other side of the Dead Sea. From there we transfer to Petra with a visit to Kerak along the way. Overnight in Petra.Day 4 – Petra (B/D)After breakfast, today we begin our full day visit exploring the long-lost city of Petra. Carved entirely by man into the rose-red sandstone rocks, this mystical and glorious place puts your imagination to the test. Overnight in PetraDay 5 – Departure (B)Today we end our tour of Jordan and transfer to the Airport for your final departure.

Magical Jordan

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1 night Tel Aviv - 3 nights Jerusalem - 2 nights Tiberias - 1 night Tel Aviv

Package includesTransfers within Israel, personalized sightseeing as mentioned in itin-

fees to all sights.

(7 nights -8 days)

Detailed ItineraryDay 1 – ArrivalMeet, assist and transfer in an air-conditioned coach to your hotel in Tel Aviv by our representative.Overnight in Tel AvivDay 2 – Tel Aviv / Beer Sheba / Masada Dead Sea (B/D)Leave Tel Aviv via Ashdod, Ashkelon & Beer Sheba. A short visit to the Negev capital. Continue via Arad to Masada. Ascend by cable car to the fortress, which was the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots in their war against the Romans. Visit the excavations, Herod’s palaces, the synagogue, bathhouse, etc. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Roman Camps and the Dead Sea. Descend for a possible ‘float’ in the salty water of the world’s lowest place then proceed to Jerusalem. Overnight in Jerusalem.Day 3 – Jerusalem (New City) (B/D)Start the day with a drive to Mount Scopus for a panoramic view of Jerusalem. On to the Garden of Gethsemane and Church of the Agony. Continue to Israel Museum’s Shrine of the Book with the famous Dead Sea Scrolls, then visit to the beautifully renovated Model of the Hero-dian city of Jerusalem, dating back to the time of the Second Temple. Continue to Yad Vashem (the memorial to the six million Jews who were killed in the Holocaust). In the afternoon drive to the picturesque village of Ein Karem (the birth place of John the Baptist). Overnight in Jerusalem.Day 4 – Jerusalem (Old City) / Bethlehem (B/D)Today walk through one of the Gates to the walled Old City: the renewed Jewish Quarter; the Western Wall, the Temple area; the colourful Bazaars; Via Dolorosa and the Stations of the Cross ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Drive on to Mount Zion and visit the tomb of King David, the Room of the Last Supper and Dormition Abbey. In the afternoon continue to Bethlehem to visit the Church of the Nativity. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 5 – Beit Shean / Tiberias / Galilee (B/D)Leave Jerusalem and drive north via Jericho, the oldest city in the world. Through Jordan Valley and the new settlements to Beit Shean. Visit the excavations of this beautifully preserved Roman City. Proceed to Tiberias, the old centre of Jewish learning. Drive along the shores of the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum to visit the ruins of the ancient synagogue. Overnight in Tiberias.Day 6 – Upper Galilee & Golan Heights / Nazareth (B/D)Today we drive to the Golan Heights. Visit the former Syrian fortifica-tions and the Druze villages, via Banias, source of the Jordan River. Proceed via the Hula Valley to Safed, city of the Kabala to visit a syna-gogue and the artists’ colony. Then on to Nazareth to visit the Christian Holy Sites. Overnight in Tiberias.Day 7 – Acre / Haifa / Tel Aviv (B/D)After breakfast drive west to Acre for a visit of the old famous Crusader stronghold and medieval fortifications. Continue to Haifa, for a sight-seeing tour of Haifa, including the Bahai Shrine, Persian Garden and Mount Carmel for a panoramic view of the city and the bay. Proceed along the coast to Caesarea to visit the Roman Theatre and the Cru-sader fortress. End the day with a short city tour of Tel Aviv. Overnight in Tel Aviv.Day 8 – Departure (B)Today we end our tour of Israel and transfer to the International Airport for your final departure.

Highlights of Israel

erary in a car/ coach, meals as specified in itinerary, entrance

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2 nights Istanbul – 1 night Cannakale

Package includesTransfers within Turkey, personalized sightseeing as mentioned in

(3 nights - 4 days)

Detailed ItineraryDay 1 – Istanbul Meet, assist and transfer in an air-conditioned coach to your hotel in Istanbul by our representative.Overnight in Istanbul.Day 2 – Istanbul (Topkapi Palace/Blue Mosque/Hippo-drome/Haghia Sophia/Grand Bazaar) (B/D)After breakfast we begin our tour of Istanbul with Topkapi Palace. Blue Mosque is the next stop, an architectural masterpiece. Blue Mosque is one of the world’s great buildings with its six slender minarets gracing the outside, while the interior is a sea of blue.Then on to Hippodrome, Obelisk of Theodosius (The Egyptian obelisk) and the Haghia Sophia. The massive dome and four elegant minarets of Haghia Sophia rise above the Istanbul city for more than a millenni-um, forming the most impressive silhouette on both Asia and Europe’s sky.We end the day with shopping at the Grand Bazaar. One of the largest and the oldest shopping malls in the world. It offers a sea of choices that will tempt even the nonshoppers with its local curios and souve-nirs. Overnight in Istanbul.Day 3 – Gallipoli Tour/Canakkale (B/D)Following breakfast, morning departure for Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery, Chunuk Bair and Kabatepe War Museum, then cross the Dardanelles to Canakkale. Overnight in Canakkale.Day 4 – DepartureToday we end our tour of Turkey and transfer to Istanbul International Airport for your final departure.

Istanbul & more

itinerary in a car/ coach, meals as specified in itinerary.

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2 nights Istanbul – 1 night Canakkale – 2 nights Kusadasi – 1 night Pumukkale – 2 nights Antalya – 1 night Konya – 2 nights Cappadocia – 1 night Ankara – 1 night Istanbul

Package includesTransfers within Turkey, personalized sightseeing as mentioned in


Detailed ItineraryDay 1 – Istanbul Meet, assist and transfer in an air-conditioned coach to your hotel in Istanbul by our representative.Rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.Day 2 – Istanbul (Topkapi Palace/Blue Mosque/Hippo-drome/Haghia Sophia/Grand Bazaar) B/D After breakfast we begin our tour of Istanbul with Topkapi Palace. Blue Mosque is the next stop, an architectural masterpiece. Blue Mosque is one of the world’s great buildings with its six slender minarets gracing the outside, while the interior is a sea of blue.Then on to Hippodrome, Obelisk of Theodosius (The Egyptian obelisk) and the Haghia Sophia. The massive dome and four elegant minarets of Haghia Sophia rise above the Istanbul city for more than a millenni-um, forming the most impressive silhouette on both Asia and Europe’s sky. We end the day with shopping at Grand Bazaar. One of the largest and the oldest shopping malls in the world. It offers a sea of choices that will tempt even the nonshoppers with its local curios and souvenirs. Overnight in IstanbulDay 3 – Gallipoli Tour /Canakkale (B/D)Following breakfast, this morning you depart for Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery, Chunuk Bair and Kabatepe War Museum, then across the Dardanelles to Canakkale. Overnight in Canakkale.Day 4 – Canakkale / Pergamon / Kusadasi (B/D)Today we drive to Kusadasi. On the way to Kusadasi we will stop by Pergamon for a visit which was one of the most beautiful cities of the ancient world. Its architects and sculptors were amongst the finest in the Hellenistic world. The majestic acropolis looms behind the modern town. The places to be visited are Pergamon Acropolis with Temple of Trojan, Hellenistic Barracks, Library, Temple of Athena, Theatre and the Altar of Zeus. Then, we proceed to Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 5 – Kusadasi/Ephesus (B/D)After breakfast visit Ephesus, one of the largest and most interesting ancient cities of Asia Minor. It is considered to be the most fantastic Greco-Roman site in Turkey. A visit to the house where The Virgin Mary spent her last days, and the Temple of Artemis, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the World. *It is also possible to visit the basilica of St. John built around the grave of the Saint. Overnight in Kusadasi.Day 6 – Kusadasi/Pamukkale (B/D)Right after breakfast we will proceed to Pamukkale or “Cotton Castle” – a magical and unique terraces and castles created by deposits of white limestone from thermal spring. After Cotton Castle, we will visit Hierapolis. Traditionally St. Philip is connected with the early church in Hierapolis. Apostle Philip was martyred here and many Christian tombs are found close to the ruins of the church of St. Philip. Overnight in Pamukkale.

Day 7 Pamukkale / Perge/Antalya (B/D)Morning drive to Antalya, arrival at mid-noon, and pay a visit to the ancient city of Perge. Followed by a relaxing afternoon by the Mediter-ranean coast. Overnight in Antalya.Day 8 – Antalya (B/D)

ancient city or a lazy yacht cruise along the turquoise coast of the Mediterranean. Overnight in Antalya.Day 9 – Antalya/Konya (B/D)After breakfast we will drive through Konya. The entire Konya basin was a lake 18 thousand years ago .Over 10 thousand years ago, it had drained to form a rich alluvial plain. Today its importance is as a place of pilgrimage for Christians and Muslims.En route visit the famous theatre in Aspendos. Visit Mevlana Mauso-leum and Karatay Koran School. Overnight in Konya.Day 10 – Konya / Cappadocia (B/D)Morning departure for Cappadocia, passing by the 13th century Agzi-karahan Caravanserai, the land of Fairy Chimneys. We visit one of the

underground cities before we check in our hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia

Day 11 – Cappadocia (B/D)After breakfast, visit Goreme, Avanos, Pasabagi, Red Valley and have a brief regional pottery workshop in a cave. Overnight in Cappadocia

through volcanic valleys, fairy chimneys and caves with the sunrise of Cappadocia).Day 12 – Cappadocia /Ankara (B/D)After breakfast we drive to Ankara. Visiting the Antikabir, the eternal resting place of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk who is the founder of Turkish Republic and its first President. Ataturk never requested a monumental tomb for himself but the adoration and respect shown to him by Turkish people would never have allowed him to be buried in an ordinary place. Overnight in AnkaraDay 13 – Ankara/ Istanbul (B)After breakfast, we drive to Istanbul, approximately a 5.5 hour journey. After arrival, free time at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.Day 14 – Departure (B)Today we end our tour of Turkey and transfer to the International Air-port for your final departure.

Grand Tour of Turkey

itinerary in a car/ coach, meals as specified in itinerary.

Today is a free day with choice of Optional tours of Phaselis, a coastal

* Optional evening tour: Whirling Dervishes performance

* Optional Early Morning Tour: Balloon Tour (Experience floating

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entry is $40.00 and for multiple entry is $50.00 plus $10.00 handling fee per person. Applications will be forward to you to be completed and send back to us with a photo for processing. TEMPERATURE: Temperatures may vary considerably between Cairo and Aswan. Please refer to our web site for average temperature in the different cities of Egypt. NOTE: Light cotton garments and good walking shoes are recommended. We always recommend that tap waters not to be used. Mineral water bottles are available everywhere. QUOTES AND ENCLOSURE:Please refer to our web site or programs attached for price of different departure dates. What is Included: • Domestic Air fare in Egypt • Meals as specified in the itinerary • Accommodation and other meals as indicated • Meet and assist on arrival and departure on all ports• All transfers and sightseeing in an air-conditioned coach • The service of a licensed English Speaking Egyptologist for all sight-seeing in Egypt.• Admission fee to all sights as per the itinerary What is excluded: • All taxes included Airport Departure Taxes, Fuel Surcharge, … • Other meals not stated in the itinerary • Drinks with all meals • Tips to the guide, driver, hotel/cruise staff, etc… • Insurances • Items of personal nature • Visa Fee • Optional tour All rates are based on the current exchange rates. Worldstar Travel reserve the right to alter these rates in case of fluctuation in exchange rates, increase in land and air fare costs or any additional taxes imposed by the Authorities.

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