Canon Prizewinner - Egypt & Jordan

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1 Teresa Mills MTA - Mobile Travel Agents tmills@mtatravelcomau Friday November 1st, Saturday November 16th, 2019 Canon Prizewinner - Egypt & Jordan Egypt & Jordan (16 days) General Information Passenger Information Airfare Conditions MTA Travel Terms and Conditions Important Information Travel Insurance Zero Flight Risk Guarantee Passports & Visas Frequent Traveller / Special Requests Created by Teresa Mills at MTA - Mobile Travel Agents 1

2 Egypt & Jordan Image credits: Pixabay 16 days Duration Day 1/02 November 2019 Cairo Meals Included: None Private transfer from the Airport to your hotel Afternoon at leisure Accomodation: Mena House Hotel Giza ( Double/Twin share) Day 2/03 November 2019 Giza Today you will visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, located on the plateau of Giza only minutes from Cairo It is impossible to get tired of the Pyramids, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World You will visit three Pyramids, the first being the Great Pyramid, built by King Cheops in c2650bc, which is now one of the most famous monuments in the world The next stop will be the Pyramid built by King Chephren, to the south west of that of his father Cheops The third Pyramid was built by King Mycerenos (Menkaure), son of Chephren You will also visit the Great Sphinx and the Solar Boat of King Cheops IMPORTANT: Please note the Cheops entry is a difficult walk and it is best if clients are relatively fit Entry into Cheops is not suggested for people that are unfit, elderly, physically unable, claustrophobic or afraid of dark places A lot of the walk is spent in tunnels shorter than the average person, with some of it even spent on your knees and crawling Accommodation: Mena House Hotel Giza (Double/Twin room) Created by Teresa Mills at MTA - Mobile Travel Agents 2

3 Day 3/04 November 2019 Cairo - Luxor This morning you will fly from Cairo to Luxor On arrival you will transferred to the Nile River to board your vessel "The Mövenpick MS Royal Lotus" This 4 night unforgettable Nile cruise sends you on a trip connecting both land and water Enjoy luxurious on-board travel while exploring the mysteries of 7,000 years of Egyptian civilisation The Nile is one of the world's most famous and beautiful rivers Experience a fascinating way to travel and relax at the same time Accommodation: Mövenpick MS Royal Lotus - 4 nights Cruise Itinerary: Day 3/04 November 2019 Nile Cruise - Luxor Meals Included: Lunch,Dinner Make your way to the Luxor dock to board the Movenpick MS Royal Lotus Embarkation commences at 12:00pm, check in and enjoy lunch on board At 2:00pm you will visit the East Bank of the Nile After your visit return to your cruise boat, where you will spend the rest of the evening and your overnight stay Dinner is served at 7:30pm this evening This evening enjoy The Sound & Light Show at Karnak As you experience nightfall enjoy an enthralling sound and light performance against the backdrop of this most fascinating monument Through the use of words, music and lighting you will be told the story of Karnak Day 4/05 November 2019 Nile Cruise - Luxor - Edfu Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Enjoy breakfast on board at 6:30am this morning, then depart on your visit to the West Bank of the Nile at 7:30am After your visit return to your cruise boat and commence sailing to Edfu via Esna at 1:00pm Enjoy lunch on board whilst sailing Afternoon tea is served at 4:30pm this afternoon At 7:00pm enjoy a welcome reception cocktail, followed by dinner at 7:30pm Day 5/06 November 2019 Nile Cruise - Edfu - Aswan Meals Included; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Enjoy breakfast on board at 7:00am this morning, then depart on your visit to Edfu Temple After your visit return to your cruise boat and commence sailing to Kom Ombo Enjoy lunch on board whilst sailing Afternoon tea is served at 4:00pm this afternoon At 5:00pm this evening depart on your visit to Kom Ombo Temple This temple is dedicated to the two deities The left half to the hawk-headed Harwar and the right to the crocodile god Sobek After your visit return to your cruise boat Dinner is served at 8:00pm this evening, followed by an Oriental Show "Galabia Party" Created by Teresa Mills at MTA - Mobile Travel Agents 3

4 Day 6/07 NOVEMBER 2019 Nile Cruise - Aswan,Lunch,Dinner Enjoy breakfast on board at 7:00am this morning, then depart on your visit to the High Dam, Temple of Philae and the unfinished Obelisk After your visit return to your cruise boat and enjoy lunch on board at 1:00pm At 4:00pm this afternoon depart on your felucca ride around Kitchener Island Dinner is served at 7:30pm this evening, followed by a Nubian Show Day 7/08 November 2019 Nile Cruise - Aswan Today you will disembark from your cruise boat after breakfast Abu Simbel By Air Tour You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Abu Simbel On arrival at Abu Simbel airport you will be transferred to the temple where you will be given your entrance tickets and meet your English speaking guide During the 1960's this spectacular Temple of Abu Simbel was in threat of disappearing under the rising waters of Lake Nasser The Egyptian government managed to raise funds from UNESCO and undertook the incredible task of relocating this magnificent monument to higher groundthe statues are more than 20 metres tall and guard the entrance to the temple Your guide will unravel the details of this fine example of ancient Egyptian building Abu Simbel, the most spectacular monument of Ramses II, honouring his God Ra Horakhti, and his queen, Nefertari This colossal structure was designed to capture the rays of the Sun, twice a year, to illuminate the seated figure of the Pharaoh inside the sanctuary After your tour the Egypt Air bus will be waiting outside the Temple to transfer you back to Aswan airport for your flight back to Cairo Accommodation: Kempinski Hotel Cairo (Double/Twin room) Day 8/09 November 2019 Cairo, Lunch Egyptian Museum - Citadal - Mohamed Ali Mosque and Bazar You will be collected from your hotel lobby at approximately 800am Today visit one of the world's most famous museums, the Egyptian Museum It has a magnificent collection of antiquities including mummies, sarcophagi and the fabulous treasures of Tutankhamun's tomb Visit the historical Citadel of Saladin that defended Cairo against all invaders throughout history It was built between 1176 and 1182 AD by Salah-El-Din, the leader who defeated the crusaders and founder of the Ayyubid Dynasty Subsequent leaders built mosques and palaces within the walls The Citadel provides a panoramic view of Cairo from the Al Moqattam Hills You will also visit the Mohamad Ali Mosque, located in the Citadel This mosque is also sometimes referred to as the Alabaster Mosque due to the extensive use of this stone on exterior walls The Khan El Khalili Bazaar is an ancient, oriental Bazaar with narrow, twisting passages filled with tiny shops and craftsmen practicing skills passed down for generations Accommodation: Kempinski Hotel Cairo (Double/Twin room) Created by Teresa Mills at MTA - Mobile Travel Agents 4

5 Day 9/10 November 2019 Cairo - Amman You will be transferred from your hotel to the airport to join your flight from Cairo to Amman On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel Accommodation: Marriott Amman (Double/Twin room) Day 10/11 November 2019 Amman - Jerash - Ajloun - Umm Qais - Amman After breakfast, start your day with the Roman City tour of Jerash "Gerasa" It is one of the 10 Decapolis cities in the old Roman Empire and one of the best preserved Roman cities in the world After that visit Ajlun Castle and then proceed to an ancient city Gadara (Um Qais) Return back to Amman Jerash: A close second to Petra on the list of favourite destinations in Jordan, the ancient city of Jerash boasts an unbroken chain of human occupation dating back more than 6,500 years The city's golden age came under Roman rule and the site is now generally acknowledged to be one of the best-preserved Roman provincial towns in the world Hidden for centuries in sand before being excavated and restored over the past 70 years, Jerash reveals a fine example of the grand, formal provincial Roman urbanism that is found throughout the Middle East, comprising paved and colonnaded streets, soaring hilltop temples, handsome theatres, spacious public squares and plazas, baths, fountains and city walls pierced by towers and gates Ajlun Castle (also known as Qal'at Ar-Rabad) was built in 1184 by 'Izz ad-din Usama bin Munqidh, a general of Saladin, who defeated the Crusaders in 1187 A fine example of Islamic architecture, the fortress dominated a wide stretch of the northern Jordan Valley and passages to it From its hilltop position, Ajlun Castle protected the communication routes between south Jordan and Syria, and was one of a chain of forts that lit beacons at night to pass signals from the Euphrates as far as Cairo Umm Qais: In addition to Jerash and Amman, Gadara (now Umm Qays) and Pella (Tabaqit Fahl) were once Decapolis cities, and each has unique appeal Perched on a splendid hilltop overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Sea of Galilee, Umm Qais boasts impressive ancient remains, such as the stunning black basalt theatre, the basilica and adjacent courtyard strewn with nicely carved black sarcophagi, the colonnaded main street and a side street lined with shops, an underground mausoleum, two baths, a nymphaeum, a city gate and the faint outlines of what was a massive hippodrome Accommodation: Marriott Amman (Double/Twin room) Day 11/12 November 2019 Amman - Bethany - Mt Nebo - Madaba - Kerak - Petra After breakfast, transfer to visit a unique site which has been recognized by all the major traditional Christian Churches as the real and only true site where Jesus was baptized by John (John 1:28) thus is the beginning of Jesus' mission and indeed the beginning of Christianity Then visit Monastery in Mount Nebo where Moses viewed the Promised Land After that proceed to the Christian Town of Madaba 'The City of Mosaics' On the way to Petra visit Kerak castle Bethany (Baptism site): The site of John the Baptist's settlement at Bethany Beyond the Jordan, where Jesus was baptized,has long been known from the Bible (John 1:28 and 10:40) and from the Byzantine and medieval texts The site has now been identified on the east bank of the Jordan River, in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and is being systematically surveyed, excavated, restored, and prepared to receive pilgrims and visitors Bethany Beyond the Jordan is located half an hour by car from Amman The Bethany area sites formed part of the early Christian pilgrimage route between Jerusalem, the Jordan River, and Mount Nebo The area is also associated with the biblical account of how the Prophet Elijah (Mar Elias in Arabic) ascended to heaven in a whirlwind on a chariot of fire Mount Nebo: Within the area is Mount Nebo, one of the most revered holy sites of Jordan and the place whre Moses was Created by Teresa Mills at MTA - Mobile Travel Agents 5

6 Mount Nebo: Within the area is Mount Nebo, one of the most revered holy sites of Jordan and the place whre Moses was buried A small Byzantine church was built there by early Christians, which has been expanded into a vast complex During his visit to Jordan in 2000, the Late Pope John Paul II held a sermon here that was attended by some 20,000 faithful Madaba: The trip south from Amman along the 5,000 year old Kings Highway is one of the most memorable journeys in the Holy Land, passing through a string of ancient sites The first city to encounter is Madaba "the City of Mosaics" The city, best known for its spectacular Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics, is home to the famous 6th century mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land With two million pieces of coloured stone, the map depicts hills and valleys, villages and towns as far as the Nile Delta Kerak: The best-preserved are underground, and to be reached through a massive door (ask at the ticket office) The castle in itself is more imposing than beautiful, though it is all the more impressive as an example of the Crusaders' architectural military genius Kerak's most famous occupant was Reynald de Chatillon, whose reputation for treachery, betrayal and brutality is unsurpassed When Baldwin II died, his son, a 13-year old leper, sued for peace with Saladin The Leper King, however, died without an heir, and in stepped Reynald, who succeeded in winning the hand of Stephanie, the wealthy widow of Karak's assassinated regent He promptly broke the truce with Saladin, who returned with a huge army, ready for war Reynald and King Guy of Jerusalem led the Crusader forces and suffered a massive defeat Reynald was taken prisoner and beheaded by Saladin himself, marking the beginning of the decline in Crusader fortunes The castle was enlarged with a new west wing added by the Ayyubids and Mameluks Accommodation: Movenpick Resort, Petra (Double/Twin room) Day 12/13 November 2019 Petra After breakfast, start your tour to one of the new seven wonders, the Red Rose city of Petra, visit the Siq, the Treasury, the Roman theatre, the Royal tombs, the court, Qaser Al Bint, the church and there is the possibility for riding mules and climbing to the Dir where you can view the Arava valley Back to Petra for your overnight stay Petra: The ancient city of Petra is one of Jordan's national treasures and by far its best known tourist attraction Located approximately three hours south of Amman, Petra is the legacy of the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who settled in southern Jordan more than 2,000 years ago Admired then for its refined culture, massive architecture and ingeniouscomplex of dams and water channels, Petra is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site that enchants visitors from all corners of the globe Much of Petra's appeal comes from its spectacular setting deep inside a narrow desert gorge The site is accessed by walking through a kilometre long chasm (or sig), the walls of which soar 200m upwards Petra's most famous monument, the Treasury, appears dramatically at the end of the Siq Accommodation: Movenpick Resort, Petra (Double/Twin room) Day 13/14 November 2019 Petra - Wadi Rum - Dead Sea After breakfast, transfer to Wadi Rum desert one of Jordan's main tourist attractions being the most stunning desertscapes in the World Enjoy a 2 hour 4x4 Jeep tour to explore a vast, silent place, timeless and starkly beautiful Then transfer to the lowest point on earth, 400mtrs below sea level - the Dead Sea, said to be one of the most spectacular natural and spiritual landscapes in the world Wadi Rum: This is a stupendous, timeless place, virtually untouched by humanity and its destructive forces Here, it is the weather and winds that have carved the imposing, towering skyscrapers, so elegantly described by TE Lawrence as "vast, echoing and God-like" A maze of monolithic rockscapes rise up from the desert floor to heights of 1,750m creating a natural challenge for serious mountaineers Hikers can enjoy the tranquility of the boundless empty spaces and explore the canyons and water holes to discover 4000 year old rock drawings and the many other spectacular treasures this vast wilderness holds in store Created by Teresa Mills at MTA - Mobile Travel Agents 6

7 Dead Sea: Without a doubt the world's most amazing place, the Jordan Rift Valley is a dramatic, beautiful landscape, which at the Dead Sea, is over 400m (1,1312m) below sea level The lowest point on the face of the earth, this vast stretch of water receives a number of incoming rivers, including the River Jordan Once the waters reach the Dead Sea they are land-locked and have nowhere to go, so they evaporate, leaving behind a dense, rich, cocktail of salts and minerals that supply industry, agriculture and medicine with some of its finest products The leading attraction at the Dead Sea is the warm, soothing, super salty water itself - some ten times saltier than sea water, and rich in chloride salts of magnesium, sodium, potassium, bromine and several others The unusually warm, incredibly buoyant and mineral-rich waters have attracted visitors since ancient times, including King Herod the Great and the beautiful Egyptian Queen, Cleopatra All of whom have luxuriated in the Dead Sea's rich, black, stimulating mud and floated effortlessly on their backs while soaking up the water's healthy minerals along with the gently diffused rays of the Jordanian sun Accommodation: Movenpick, Dead Sea Hotel (Double/Twin room) Day 14/15 November 2019 Dead Sea A free day at leisure to soak in the Dead Sea Accommodation: Movenpick, Dead Sea Hotel (Double/Twin room) Day 15/16 November 2019 Dead Sea - Amman - Australia Transfer to Amman airport for your flight home Notes General Information Image credits: Pixabay FLIGHT TIMES Flight times in this itinerary are shown in local times and are subject to change at any time without notice Please ensure that you advise your MTA consultant or the applicable airline/s of a local contact as soon as this is available in order that they might advise you of any changes to your flight itinerary Please ensure that you check all details carefully FLIGHT RECONFIRMATION All passengers are recommended to reconfirm flights with the airline at least 72 hours in advance All flight schedules are subject to change by the airlines at any time, without notice to you or us, so it is essential to verify the date, time, and flight number of each flight when you reconfirm If you do not fly and do not notify the airline at least 24 hours prior to the flight's scheduled departure time, you may forfeit the Created by Teresa Mills at MTA - Mobile Travel Agents 7

8 If you do not fly and do not notify the airline at least 24 hours prior to the flight's scheduled departure time, you may forfeit the fare paid NO SHOW A no show for your flight may cause the airline(s) to cancel all onward reservations and may also require ticket upgrade to a higher fare type Please ensure that you supply the airline(s) with an overseas contact number A no show for your hotel/tour/cruise reservation may result in cancellation penalties and charges If there is any doubt request further information from me CHECK-IN PROCEDURE Strict regulations are in place regarding the carrying of liquids, aerosols and gels as hand luggage on all international flights into and out of Australia Please check with your consultant or airline for further information or refer to the Department of Transportation and Regional Services wwwtravelsecureinfrastructuregovau/international/lags/indexaspx You should check in a minimum of 2 hours before your flight's scheduled departure except in North America where 3 hours is required Please note that with current security arrangements around the world, some airlines and airports require earlier check-in If in doubt, call the airline to check Proceed to check-in counter with your travel documents and passport Most international flights & airports are non-smoking AIRPORT/TRANSPORT/SECURITY TAX Some countries levy the above taxes For you convenience some local currency should be retained for payment of these charges at the Airport Wherever possible these taxes have been paid for you and show on your airline ticket BAGGAGE POLICY Please label all luggage INSIDE and out, for security we suggest you use your business address For details of the baggage allowances applicable for your class of service and your chosen carrier please contact your consultant or the airline direct FREQUENT FLYERS/LOYALTY PROGRAMMES Please ask for advice on what programs may be available for the flights you have booked Should you already belong to a program please advise me of details prior to travel Many fare types and discounted airfares do not accrue frequent flyer points Adding Frequent Flyer numbers to your booking does not mean the airline will attribute points if your fare has been deemed ineligible to accrue points Please check with your consultant on your fare type and if points can be accrued Please present your membership card at check-in and retain all boarding passes and ticket copies until points have been credited to your frequent flyer account Frequent Flyer points may be used to waitlist for Business Class upgrades but are restricted to specific fare levels This option may not be available to you if heavily discounted airfares have been purchased Check with your frequent flyer programme prior to booking if this is your intention If you are travelling any flight sectors with Frequent Flyer tickets booked directly with the airline, you must advise us of any flight reschedules that occur and may effect subsequent flights in this booking SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Should you require any special meals, bedding or wish to request seating (providing the airline allows this) please advise and I will make the necessary arrangements where possible SEATING Seating requests are not guaranteed by airlines and may be changed without notice Please notify your seating preferences as early as possible after booking HOTEL CHECK IN Check In time for most hotels is 3PMShould you require your room on arrival it may be necessary to reserve your accommodation from the previous night at additional cost TRAVEL ADVICE Please refer to the Australian Government sites for information on current travel conditions wwwdfatgovau and www smarttravellergovau Be a smart traveller Before heading overseas: Organise comprehensive travel insurance and check what circumstances and activities are not covered by your policy 1: register your travel and contact details, so you can be contacted in an emergency Created by Teresa Mills at MTA - Mobile Travel Agents 8

9 1: register your travel and contact details, so you can be contacted in an emergency 2: subscribe to this travel advice to receive free updates each time it's issued HEALTH Check vaccination requirements see wwwtmvccomau or the World Organization update wwwwhoint DOCUMENTS You should expect to receive your documents around 10 working days prior to departure Some airline tickets are issued earlier however I would suggest these remain on file along with your travel insurance This ensures that when your documents are handed over you will have notice of any changes to flight numbers or times The tour is based on a private tour with 6 passengers, twin share or double room configuration Up until the time that the land arrangements are booked and paid in full prices are subject to change, withdrawal & currency fluctuation Return economy class airfares will only be booked and confirmed when prize winners names and passport details have been provided to the MTA Mobile Travel Agent Until the time that the flights are booked and paid in full MTA cannot guarantee the airfare price or airline, this will be subject to Australian departure gateway of the prize winner, availability and schedules to meet tour transfers Airfares are based on flight departures ex Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth Flights from other cities or regional centres will incur a surcharge Tour operators and airlines have their own terms and conditions, cancellation and change policies, please speak to your MTA Member for further details This price does not include travel insurance, transfers in Australia and exclusions detailed in the itinerary and personal items These will be at the prize winners own expense Passenger Information PASSPORT DETAILS: A copy of all traveller's passports will be required prior to ticketing the flights Airfare Conditions AIRLINE Changes : *Changes may be permitted subject to seat availability, airline fees and any applicable reissue fees and fare upgrade required Cancellations : Cancellation fees may apply *Changes are subject to seasonality, booking class availability and ticket validity Changes resulting in a different booking class, seasonality, routing, travel validity, departure date or cabin upgrade will be subject to reassessment with any fare or tax difference applicable All changes are subject to availability and fees are per person per ticket Any changes/cancellations may be subject to additional local fees MTA Travel Terms and Conditions All bookings are subject to our booking Terms and Conditions available at By providing personal information to us you agree to us handling that personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy available at Important Information YOUR NAME MUST MATCH YOUR PASSPORT It is your responsibility to provide and check that the name of all travellers exactly matches the First, Middle (if shown on Created by Teresa Mills at MTA - Mobile Travel Agents 9

10 It is your responsibility to provide and check that the name of all travellers exactly matches the First, Middle (if shown on itinerary) and Last Names as per passports Any change (even minor) will result in charges and may not allow the seat booked in the incorrect name to be transferred There will be no refund for altered names Check in time at Domestic terminals is recommended TWO hours prior to scheduled departure time Check in time at International terminals is recommended THREE hours prior to scheduled departure time Please reconfirm all reservations with airlines at least 72 hours prior to departure Keep your boarding passes and ticket stubs for verification of frequent flyer points if applicable Please ensure your passport has a minimum of 6 months validity and at least 2 blank facing pages Travel Insurance Travel insurance is an important part of your holiday, and IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE FOR ALL OVERSEAS TRAVEL Teresa Mills, Your MTA Travel Specialist will provided a quote for you to consider Please confirm if you already have insurance in place and a quotation is not required Zero Flight Risk Guarantee ZERO FLIGHT RISK is a cast iron, financial travel guarantee when you purchase travel products and services through MTA Mobile Travel Experts Any client purchasing travel products and services through an MTA Travel Expert, can rest assured MTA Mobile Travel Agents will reimburse their funds in the event of any approved travel intermediary or end supplier becoming insolvent and being unable to deliver the product or service THESE SUPPLIERS INCLUDE: Airlines, Intermediaries, Overseas wholesalers, Tour operators, Coach companies & trains, Cruise lines, Resorts, hotels & villas, Car hire companies, Destination management businesses THE BEST THING ABOUT ZERO FLIGHT RISK? It s free when you book your travel with us No, ifs or buts about it this is a 100% money back guarantee ZERO FLIGHT RISK is not a replacement for travel insurance, but does provide protection and peace of mind to travellers booking with MTA Travel Experts Passports & Visas Passports & Visa requirements are the responsibility of all individual travellers You must ensure your passport has a validity of six months after your return date to Australia and 2 blank facing pages Please advise us if you wish us to make any necessary visa application on your behalf Please ensure you have a valid resident return visa for Australia if not travelling on an Australian passport Disclosure: In the event that you are travelling to a country or countries which do not require a visa for Australian passport holders, you must tell us if you have been arrested or convicted in respect of any offence or breach of law Non-disclosure of this information may lead to your being refused entry on arrival in certain countries In that event, we take no responsibility whatsoever If you do not wish to disclose such information to us, then you must contact the embassy of each country of destination and make your own arrangements in regard to entry to that country Please ensure all visa requirements have been met for your journey If you require assistance with this please let me know Frequent Traveller / Special Requests Created by Teresa Mills at MTA - Mobile Travel Agents 10

11 FREQUENT TRAVELLER INFORMATION / MILEAGE MEMBERSHIP DATA: Should you belong to a program not shown on your itinerary please advise me of details prior to travel Many fare types and discounted airfares do not accrue frequent flyer points Please check with your consultant on your fare type and if points can be accrued if this is a requirement SPECIAL REQUESTS Please advise your consultant of any special requirements you may have: special meals, seating requests or medical requirements Requests are subject to airline/supplier confirmation and cannot be guaranteed Created by Teresa Mills at MTA - Mobile Travel Agents 11