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EGYPT AND JORDAN 2009

SPECIAL - SAVE UP TO $1,400 off the published price of the full tour.

Here is how. We are not using a group fare for this tour which is allowing us to take advantage of the discounted flights being advertised. Beginning Thursday 13 August 2009, Singapore Airlines have discounted fares available. The current price of a flight from Sydney to Cairo and return from Dubai is around $1800 including taxes. Tickets would be subject to availability and very limited. Contact us as soon as possible if you are interested and we will see if there are seats available. At this price they will dissapear quickly.

We have also saved on our land price. We are passing these savings on. Book for the 13 day tour of Egypt and pay only $4,770 for the land arrangements (based on the twin share price). Book for the full 21 day tour of Egypt and Jordan and pay only $3,700 extra. With the current sale on with Singapore airlines, you can potentially save up to $1,400 off the published price. Contact us now to check availability of flights and discuss your arrangements.


To take advantage of this limited time offer you will need to book and pay for your international flights immediately as these discounted tickets are very limited. Contact us on 1800 240 543 or email michael@diggings.com.au for more information.

The Archaeological Diggings tour of Egypt departs Australia 1 October 2009 and will be followed by an optional 7 day tour of Jordan. Flying Singapore Airlines and staying in 5 star hotels such as the Sofitel el Gezirah in Cairo, Sonesta St George in Luxor, Basma Hotel in Aswan, Le Meridian in Amman, Marriott at the Dead Sea, Crowne Plaza in Petra, this is going to be a fantastic tour. Escorted by Archaeological Diggings managing editor Michael Browning and our local networks in Egypt and Jordan, the hard work will be done for you so you can sit back and enjoy the wonders of these ancient countries.

Your tour price includes return international airfares from Australia flying Singapore Airlines, domestic flights in Egypt flying Egypt Air, and your Emirates Airlines flight from Amman to Dubai at the completion of the Jordan itinerary. Also included is your accommodation (twin share), breakfast and dinner at the hotel each day, all transportation as per the itinerary including transfers, visa's as required, all site entries, tips and portage. The only extra costs are your lunch each day, any drinks, travel insurances and of course any personal expenses.

This is your chance to see Egypt and Jordan in a small group. The brochure with itinerary and pricing is available for download via the links at the bottom of this page.

Egypt - 1 October to 13 October 2009

Group 2008 - Step Pyramid, Egypt
  • Pharaonic Village and Cairo Museum
  • The Pyramids of Abusir
  • Tutankhamun’s treasures
  • The Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara
  • The mastaba of Mereruka
  • The Sphinx, the Great pyramid of Khufu and the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure at Giza
  • Explore inside the pyramids of Khufu and Khafre
  • The Solar Boat museum at Giza, see the huge funerary boat of Khufu
    • Relief - Abydos, Egypt
  • Faiyyum Oasis and Pyramid of Hawarra
  • Ancient remains of Kahun
  • Pyramid of Meidum
  • Temples of Karnak and Luxor
  • Workmen's village at Deir el Medina
  • Tombs of the Nobles at Qurna
  • The Ramesseum - Funerary temple of Rameses II
  • Explore some of the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings
  • See Tutankhamun's tomb where his mummy is on display
  • The temple at Medinet Habu
  • Hatshepsut's mortuary temple at Deir el Bahari
  • Abydos - Temples of Sethi I, Rameses II and the Osireion
  • The temple at Denderra
  • The unfinished obelisk of Hatshepsut and the granite quarry at Aswan
  • The temple at Philae
  • The massive temples built by Rameses II at Abu Simbel
  • Sound and Light show at the Giza Pyramids
  • Explore old Cairo and the bazaar, tour the Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque

Optional tour of Jordan - 14 October to 22 October 2009

The price of the Jordan tour also includes the international flight from Cairo to Amman with Royal Jordanian Airlines.

'The Monastery' - Petra, Jordan
  • Explore Amman city - see the citadel Ummayed Palace, the Hercules Temple and the Jordanian museum
  • Mosaics at Madaba
  • Mt Nebo
  • The Crusader castle at Kerak
  • 2 days in Petra. Walk through the Siq to the Rose Red City. See the Treasury and High Place, the ancient Roman theatre and tombs
  • At Petra, an optional climb to Al-Dayr (The Monastery)
  • 2 hour jeep ride to explore the desert home of Lawrence of Arabia at Wadi Rum
  • See Aqaba on the shore of the Red Sea
  • Visit the Jordanian Baptismal Site
  • Swim in the Dead Sea where you cannot sink
  • Visit Jerash, one of the great cities of the Roman Decapolis
  • At Jerash, see Hadrian's arch, the hippodrome and the North and South theatres.
  • Explore the castle at Ajlun

International travelers are welcome to meet us in Cairo for one of the itineraries or both. Email michael@diggings.com.au for details. Full itinerary and prices available for download via the links below. Call us on free-call 1800 240 543 within Australia for more information.

Download the Egypt and Jordan Tour 2009 - Itinerary and prices


Download an Egypt and Jordan Tour 2009 - Application Form

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Last Updated: 13 August 2009