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Antalya - Akaba
Datum:
03.11.2023
bis
12.11.2023
Tage
Nächte an Bord
Mit der außergewöhnlichen Anwesenheit von Didier François, Journalist und Kriegsreporter.
Entdecken Sie auf einer außergewöhnlichen Kreuzfahrt an Bord der Le Jacques-Cartier die Schönheit der Küsten der Türkei, Ägyptens, Israels und Jordaniens. Bei dieser 10-tägigen Kreuzfahrt entdecken Sie die Wunder des östlichen Mittelmeeres, zwischen antiken Ruinen und wunderschönen Landschaften.
Sie gehen in Antalya an Bord. Mit ihrem römischen Hafen, malerischen Straßen und schönen osmanischen Villen hat diese Stadt an der Südküste der Türkei viele Reize bewahrt.
Als nächstes fahren Sie durch den weltberühmten Suezkanal, der von Ferdinand de Lesseps gebaut und vor Kurzem verbreitert wurde, um den wirtschaftlichen Austausch zu fördern.
Die Reise geht mit einem Stopp in Ägypten in Ain Sukhna am Ende des Golfs von Suez weiter. Diese ägyptische Stadt ist der ideale Ausgangspunkt zu den Wundern des antiken Ägyptens wie die Pyramiden von Gizeh und der Koloss von Ramses II.
Anschließend nimmt die Le Jacques-Cartier Kurs auf den Badeort Hurghada, der für sein paradiesisches türkisblaues Wasser bekannt ist.
Von der Hafenstadt Safaga aus können Sie die einzigartige Unterwasserwelt der Region entdecken, aber auch Luxor, das heute auf dem Gebiet der antiken Stadt Theben liegt, der Hauptstadt der Pharaonen.
Ihr letzter Halt führt Sie auf die Sinai-Halbinsel bis nach Eilat in Israel. Von Eilat aus, entdecken Sie die Stadt Massada, eine majestätische Festung, die das Tote Meer überragt.
Die Reise endet in der jordanischen Hafenstadt Akaba am Roten Meer.
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11.03.2024 bis 26.03.2024
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Serviceleistungen
- 24-Stunden-Roomservice
- Kostenfreier Internetanschluss und WLAN-Zugang (Verfügbarkeit abhängig vom Navigationsgebiet)
- Individuell einstellbare Klimaanlage
- Kleiderschrank mit Regalen und Staufläche
- Frisiertisch und Haartrockner
- Auswahl hochwertiger Pflegeprodukte von Dyptique Paris
- Minibar
- Nespresso Kaffeemaschine und Wasserkocher
- Elektronischer Safe
- Telefon per Satelittenverbindung
- Bluetooth-Lautsprecher von Bose
- Flachbildfernseher mit internationalen Kanälen (Verfügbarkeit abhängig vom Navigationsgebiet) und großer Filmauswahl
- 110/220 Volt Steckdosen
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Didier François
A war reporter for 40 years, Didier François has covered most of the world's conflicts.
After studying philosophy, history and geopolitics, he began journalism at Le Matin de Paris in 1985 and specialised in covering armed conflicts. In June 1989, as a correspondent for Libération in South Africa, he witnessed the fall of apartheid. In July 1991, he joined the Paris bureau of the daily newspaper as a war reporter. As a permanent special envoy to the Soviet Union during the August 1991 putsch, and then to Bosnia, he followed the day-to-day collapse of the Soviet empire and the break-up of the Balkans. He also covered the first Chechen war and was successively permanent special envoy to Kosovo, Gaza, Afghanistan and Iraq. Appointed correspondent in Jerusalem in the summer of 2005, he covered the war in Lebanon before being injured by gunshot in Gaza in December 2006. At the end of his convalescence, Didier François joined Europe 1 as a senior reporter where he accompanied French forces on external operations in Afghanistan, Mali and Iraq. In June 2013, he was kidnapped and held hostage for 10 months by the Islamic State organisation while investigating the use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime. After his release, Didier François resumed his activities at Europe 1 and then joined the editorial staff of LCI, where he regularly gives his analyses of the international situation.
Languages spoken: French and English.
Photo credit: All Rights reserved ARR
Didier François will give several lectures, including :
- Erdogan and the dream of a neo-Ottoman empire
- The return of strategic competition in the Eastern Mediterranean, a major challenge for France
- Egypt, a lock on Europe's trade routes
- Middle East: the impossible peace
Vorbehaltlich des Widerrufs im Falle von höherer Gewalt
Didier François
A war reporter for 40 years, Didier François has covered most of the world's conflicts.
After studying philosophy, history and geopolitics, he began journalism at Le Matin de Paris in 1985 and specialised in covering armed conflicts. In June 1989, as a correspondent for Libération in South Africa, he witnessed the fall of apartheid. In July 1991, he joined the Paris bureau of the daily newspaper as a war reporter. As a permanent special envoy to the Soviet Union during the August 1991 putsch, and then to Bosnia, he followed the day-to-day collapse of the Soviet empire and the break-up of the Balkans. He also covered the first Chechen war and was successively permanent special envoy to Kosovo, Gaza, Afghanistan and Iraq. Appointed correspondent in Jerusalem in the summer of 2005, he covered the war in Lebanon before being injured by gunshot in Gaza in December 2006. At the end of his convalescence, Didier François joined Europe 1 as a senior reporter where he accompanied French forces on external operations in Afghanistan, Mali and Iraq. In June 2013, he was kidnapped and held hostage for 10 months by the Islamic State organisation while investigating the use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime. After his release, Didier François resumed his activities at Europe 1 and then joined the editorial staff of LCI, where he regularly gives his analyses of the international situation.
Languages spoken: French and English.
Photo credit: All Rights reserved ARR
Ideal clothes for life on board:
During the days spent on board, you are advised to wear comfortable clothes or casual outfits. The entire ship is air-conditioned, so a light sweater, a light jacket or a shawl may be necessary. When moving about in the public areas of the ship and the decks, light but comfortable shoes are recommended.
Informal evening:
In the evening, you are advised to wear smart-casual attire, especially when dining in our restaurants where wearing shorts and tee-shirts is not allowed.
For women:
- Simple dress
- Skirt or trousers
- Blouse
- Polo
For men:
- Pleated trousers or chinos
- Sports jacket
- Shirt
- Polo
Officer’s evening:
For all cruises longer than 8 nights, an Officer’s Evening with a white dress code may be organized. Therefore, we encourage you to bring a stylish white outfit for the occasion (otherwise black and white).
Gala evening:
During the cruise, two gala evenings will be organised on board. Thus, we recommend that you bring one or two formal outfits.
For women:
- Cocktail attire
- Evening dress (if you wish to)
For men:
- Dark suit
- Tie recommended, possibly bow tie (if you wish to)
SHOP:
A small shop is available on board offering a wide range of outfits, jewellery, leather goods and many accessories.
A laundry service (washing/ironing) is available on board, but unfortunately there are no dry cleaning services. For safety reasons, your cabin is not equipped with an iron.
ACCESSORIES:
- Polarized sunglasses
- Swimsuit (for the Spa on board)
- Gym wear (fitness)
- Battery charger and memory cards for your camera
- Mobile phone charger
- Hat/cap
HEALTH CARE:
- Sunscreen and after-sun lotion
- Medications and prescriptions
OUTFITS ON BOARD:
- Casual outfits for the day
- Smarter outfits for dinners
- Elegant outfits for Gala evenings
- White or black and white outfit
PRECAUTIONS:
In your hand luggage, remember to bring any medicines that you need, and possibly a small spare bag of toiletries (in case of delay in the delivery of your baggage by the airline). Remember to always have your travel documents with you in case you need them: hotel vouchers, cruise vouchers, return flight tickets... Never leave them in your hold luggage.
All our cabins have a safe. We recommend not to go ashore with valuable jewellery.
PONANT Aktivitäten
Highlights
- Mit der außergewöhnlichen Anwesenheit von Didier François, Journalist und Kriegsreporter.
- Kreuzfahrt im Nahen Osten, zwischen Mittelmeer und Rotem Meer, Entdeckung der Pracht der großen Zivilisationen der Region
- UNESCO-Welterbestätten: die Pyramiden von Gizeh (ab Ain Sukhna), die archäalogische Stätte Masada (von Eilat aus), Felsnekropole und Ruinen von Petra sowie das Schutzgebiet Wadi Rum (von Akaba aus)
- Fahrt durch den Suezkanal
- Kreuzen im Roten Meer, umgeben von den schönsten Unterwasserwelten
- Safaga, das Tor zu den Wundern des alten Ägyptens: die Tempel von Karnak, Luxor und Hatschepsut, die Memnonkolosse und das Tal der Könige
- Vor der Kreuzfahrt: Möglichkeit, Antalya zu besuchen
Häfen & Landausflüge
3. November 2023 - Antalya
Einschiffung 03.11.2023 von 16:00 bis 17:00
Abfahrt 03.11.2023 um 17:30
An der türkischen Mittelmeerküste entdecken Sie den Badeort Antalya. Die Stadt besitzt herrliche feine Sandstrände und ist auch für ihr bedeutendes historisches Erbe bekannt. Zahlreiche Überreste zeugen von der Bedeutung dieses antiken römischen Hafens, wie beispielsweise das Hadrianstor, das 130 n. Chr. anlässlich des Besuchs des Kaisers errichtet wurde. In der Altstadt sind wunderschöne osmanische Häuser mit blühenden Gärten sowie das Minarett zu bewundern, das auf den Ruinen einer alten byzantinischen Kirche errichtet wurde. Die Umgebung der Stadt bietet Gelegenheit zur Entdeckung bedeutender archäologischer Stätten wie die antike Stadt Aspendos, die für ihr beeindruckendes römisches Theater bekannt ist.
4. November 2023 - Auf See
Ankunft 04.11.2023
Abfahrt 04.11.2023
Genießen Sie während der Überfahrt auf See die zahlreichen Freizeitangebote an Bord. Gönnen Sie sich Entspannung im Spa oder halten Sie sich im Fitnessraum in Form. Lassen Sie sich je nach Jahreszeit zu einem Sprung in den Pool oder zu einem Sonnenbad verlocken. Dieser Reise ohne Zwischenstopp bietet auch Gelegenheit, einer Konferenz oder einer der an Bord angebotenen Vorstellungen beizuwohnen, abhängig von den angebotenen Aktivitäten, oder in der Boutique ein wenig zu shoppen oder die PONANT-Fotografen in ihrem eigenen Bereich aufzusuchen. Wer das offene Meer liebt, bewundert auf dem Oberdeck das Schauspiel der Wogen und kann mit etwas Glück Meerestiere beobachten. Eine zauberhafte kleine Auszeit mit Komfort, Entspannung und Unterhaltung.
5. November 2023 - Fahrt durch den Suezkanal
Ankunft 05.11.2023
Abfahrt 05.11.2023 nachts
Ohne diese Wasserstraße zwischen dem Mittelmeer und dem Roten Meer, würde hier wohl nur Wüste vorherrschen. Der Suezkanal durchfließt die Wüste auf 162 Kilometern und wurde 1869 im Beisein der französischen Kaiserin Eugenie eröffnet und 1956 von Ägyptens Präsident Nasser verstaatlicht.
6. November 2023 - Ain Sukhna
Ankunft 06.11.2023 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 06.11.2023 abends
Ain Suchna, im Arabischen soviel wie „die heiße Quelle“, liegt am Golf von Suez, gut fünfzig Kilometer vom Eingang des Suez-Kanals entfernt. Der weniger als zwei Stunden von der ägyptischen Hauptstadt entfernt gelegene elegante Badeort erfreut sich großer Beliebtheit bei den wohlhabenden Kairoer Familien. Die Lage von Ain Suchna ist ideal für die Entdeckung der Wunder des antiken Ägyptens.
7. November 2023 - Hurghada
Ankunft 07.11.2023 mittags
Abfahrt 07.11.2023 abends
Hurghada, einst ein kleines Fischerdorf am Eingang des Golfs von Suez, ist heute ein berühmter Badeort am Roten Meer. Die Stadt, die im Laufe des 20. Jahrhunderts eine spektakuläre Entwicklung erlebte, besitzt wunderschöne Gebäude wie die große Moschee El Mina in Hafennähe, in der verschiedene Merkmale der islamischen Architektur zu bewundern sind. Bekannt ist sie jedoch vor allem für ihre außergewöhnlichen Meeresgründe, die Sie bei einem Schnorchelausflug entdecken können. Eine Ausfahrt mit einem Boot mit Glasboden ist eine perfekte Gelegenheit, die schönen Korallenriffs und unzählige bunte Fische zu bewundern – ohne nass zu werden!
8. November 2023 9. November 2023 - Safaga
Ankunft 08.11.2023 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 09.11.2023 abends
Das alte Fischer- und Bergarbeiterdorf Safaga ist heute als malerischer Badeort bekannt und hat Besuchern viel zu bieten. Die Stadt liegt an der Westküste des Roten Meeres, abseits des Massentourismus, und ermöglicht es, ins Herz des authentischen Ägyptens einzutauchen. Außerdem ist sie der ideale Ausgangspunkt für einen Ausflug in die Wüste und eine Begegnung mit den Beduinen. Der Ort ist auch für seine wunderschönen Meeresgründe bekannt und ein wahres Paradies zum Tauchen und Schnorcheln. In erster Linie bietet der Zwischenstopp in Safaga jedoch die Gelegenheit, Luxor und die antike ägyptische Stadt Theben zu entdecken, die aufgrund ihres außergewöhnlichen Erbes aus der Zeit der Pharaonen als eines der größten Freilichtmuseen der Welt bekannt ist.
10. November 2023 - Auf See
Ankunft 10.11.2023
Abfahrt 10.11.2023
Genießen Sie während der Überfahrt auf See die zahlreichen Freizeitangebote an Bord. Gönnen Sie sich Entspannung im Spa oder halten Sie sich im Fitnessraum in Form. Lassen Sie sich je nach Jahreszeit zu einem Sprung in den Pool oder zu einem Sonnenbad verlocken. Dieser Reise ohne Zwischenstopp bietet auch Gelegenheit, einer Konferenz oder einer der an Bord angebotenen Vorstellungen beizuwohnen, abhängig von den angebotenen Aktivitäten, oder in der Boutique ein wenig zu shoppen oder die PONANT-Fotografen in ihrem eigenen Bereich aufzusuchen. Wer das offene Meer liebt, bewundert auf dem Oberdeck das Schauspiel der Wogen und kann mit etwas Glück Meerestiere beobachten. Eine zauberhafte kleine Auszeit mit Komfort, Entspannung und Unterhaltung.
11. November 2023 - Eilat
Ankunft 11.11.2023 nachts
Abfahrt 11.11.2023 abends
Eilat liegt im äußersten Süden des Staates Israel, am Golf von Eilat, vor den Toren der Wüste Negev, zwischen Ägypten und Jordanien. Die Stadt ist ein Kur- und Badeort von Weltrang mit herrlichen Naturschönheiten. Erstmals wurde die Stadt zur Zeit des Königs Salomo erwähnt, und ihre legendären Minen sollen unweit der modernen Stadt liegen. Von dort aus können Sie die Festung Massada besuchen und die mythische Erfahrung machen, im Toten Meer zu schwimmen.
12. November 2023 - Akaba
Ankunft 12.11.2023 nachts
Ausschiffung 12.11.2023 um 07:00
Die am Roten Meer im gleichnamigen Golf gelegene Stadt Akaba ist der einzige Seehafen Jordaniens. Am Kreuzungspunkt der Land- und Seewege zwischen Asien, Afrika und Europa blickt die Stadt auf über 5 000 Jahre Geschichte zurück. Das warme Wasser des Roten Meers zieht heute Urlauber und Taucher in diesen Badeort; die Meeresgründe zählen mit ihren Fischen und Korallen zu den schönsten der Welt. Akaba ist auch das Tor zur faszinierenden Wüste Wadi Rum und zur wunderbaren Stadt Petra.
Memphis & Sakkara
From the pier, board your coach for the approximately two-and-a-half hour drive to the Dahshur area south of Sakkara, where stand the pyramids of Dahshur: the Red and the Bent pyramids.
The constructor of these pyramids is thought to have been Snefru (2575-2551 BC), the first ruler of the Fourth Dynasty. He is also thought to have built the pyramid at Maidoun. The Red Pyramid is thought to be older, and the Bent Pyramid was built out of limestone quarried locally.
Following the visit of Dahshur you will head to Memphis, the first capital of Ancient Egypt. Founded in 3100 BC by Menes of Tanis, Memphis was once considered the largest city in the world, with a population exceeding 30,000. At its zenith, the city had many temples, palaces and gardens.
Upon arrival, you will see the Ramses colossus, an enormous limestone statue. Over 10 metres (33 feet) long, this giant lying statue depicts Ramses II, the pharaoh of Egypt from 1290 to 1224 BC. The Alabaster Sphinx and the ruins of the Temple of Ptah can also be viewed during your visit.
From Memphis, you will proceed to the restaurant for lunch.
Next, you will be taken to Sakkara, the necropolis of ancient Memphis, where you will visit the famous Step Pyramid of Zoser. Built 5,000 years ago by the engineer Imhotep, the pyramid and its surrounding complex were designed to be as grand as they were unique and revolutionary. At the "cemetery city" of Sakkara, visit the inside of one of the mastabas or funerary chambers.
You will then rejoin your coach for a two-and-a-half hour drive to Ain Sukhna.
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This excursion involves approximately 1.2 miles (2 km) of walking on sandy paths, with approx. 200 steps. We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes and sun protection. Lunch is included in the tour. Pre-booking is required to participate in this tour.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 150 €
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
The Pyramids with an interior visit of Cheops Pyramid
This full day excursion provides a visit of the most important and significant site of Egypt. You will discover the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and even have the chance to visit the interior of the pyramid of Cheops.
From the pier of Ain Sukhna, board your coach for a 2 hour and 30 minute drive to Cairo, via the desert road. During your journey, your guide will provide interesting facts about the sites you will be visiting.
Once arriving, you will visit the Great Pyramids of Egypt. The Great Pyramids are considered the most famous of Egypt’s attractions and the only monuments left of the Ancient Wonders. The three main Pyramids at Giza were built as tombs by Cheops, his son Chephren, and Chephren’s son Mykerinus to preserve each of the pharaohs’ mummified body for eternity. For centuries, these unique structures have intrigued the world while surviving the rise and fall of great dynasties.
You will enter the pyramid of Cheops through a hole on the north face of the pyramid. To get up to the King’s Chamber, you will walk up a ramp through the Grand Gallery until you reach the King’s Chamber. In this dark, hot room is the empty granite sarcophagus.
Southeast of the Great Pyramids stands the Sphinx, carved out of solid rock around 2 650 BC. Steeped in legend and superstition, the Sphinx was a monument either to the sun god Ra or to Pharaoh Chephren. It has the head of a man and the body of a lion. The monument faces east, probably to greet the rising sun and the return of life each day.
After lunch you will drive back to Ain Sukhna where your ship is docked.
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Pre-booking is required to participate in this tour. Guests participating in this tour must be able to climb few rocks to get to the entrance of the Cheops Pyramid and then go up and down using the ramp and should not be claustrophobic from tight places. The ramp length is approx. 82 Feet (25 metres), and it takes 4 minutes to get in and the same to get out. There are no steps inside the Pyramid. We recommend you wear comfortable shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Cameras are permitted at the Pyramids but not inside. Although the number of visitors per day is limited, there may be a long queue at the entrance of the pyramid of Cheops.The lunch is included on your tour.
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For guests who do not wish to enter the Pyramid, they can mingle in the area while waiting rest of the group.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 220 €
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Desert adventure by 4WD
This tour offers the opportunity to explore the Bedouin life and the beauty of the Egyptian desert. A true adventure straight out of Lawrence of Arabia!
From the pier, you will meet your guide and board your coach for a 30-minute drive. You will leave the paved road and embark your 4x4 jeep to reach the bedouin camp. While enjoying this off-road scenic drive into the Eastern (Arabian) Desert, you will discover the impressive natural landscapes of the Red Sea desert, a vast desolate area, made of rough terrain and stark rock-strewn outcrops.
Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by nomads and will let you explore their camp and learn about their culture and life. Most of the Bedouins’ ancestors came from the Arabian Peninsula, so Bedouin laws, customs and religion blend both Islamic and pagan beliefs. Even today, the wealth of a Bedouin is measured in camels and children, but Western technology is slowly making its presence felt. You will have the opportunity to discuss with your hosts while tasting their aromatic sweet tea and flat unleavened bread and browse the Bedouin handicrafts for sale, if available during your visit.
- This tour involves few walking times on sandy and flat surface. We recommend wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Sandals and sleepers are not recommended. Each jeep will be driven by a Bedouin driver and can welcome 4 participants. This tour is not recommended to guests with back problems or reduced mobility. This tour is limited to 40 participants.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 90 €
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Relax under the Egyptian sun
From the pier, you will board your coach for approximately a 30-minute drive to a 5-star Resort (local standards) located at Ain Sukhna. This seaside resort with its golden sand and turquoise waters is an invitation to relax.
You will enjoy the time spent on the beach, or by the pool. You can also explore the marine life from shore.
You will then re-board your coach for the return trip to the pier.
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This program includes a 3-hour hotel pass in a 5-star hotel. While the hotel usually restricts access to its own guests, the following amenities will be at your disposal: swimming pool, beach chairs and umbrellas. We invite you to take a towel and the snorkelling equipment (mask and snorkel) of the ship. Water depth varies according to the season. Swimming is not supervised and guests bathe at own risk. To reach the snorkelling area, you will have to walk about 1970 feet (600 metres) on a wooden footbridge. The observation of the marine life is not guaranteed. There is a water sport centre with towed buoys rental, stand-up paddle, on a supplement basis. All extras should be paid directly at the hotel prior to your departure. One soft drink is included. This program is not guided. It is limited to 30 participants.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 75 €
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Dendera Temple
Upon disembarking from the ship in the port of Safaga, meet your guide and board your coach for the 2.5-hour trip to the city of Qena. On the way, you will enjoy the majestic scenic vistas provided by the vast expanses of desert and barren mountains interspersed with areas of surprisingly fertile farmland.
Situated south of Qena on the west bank of the Nile, Dendera is one of the best sights in Luxor. Originally called Tentyris, it was one of the most important religious centres in ancient Egypt.
There are three temples to view in the complex, along with a sacred pool. The entire complex covers some 40,000 square metres surrounded by a mud-brick wall.
The worship temple was dedicated to Hathor, the goddess of love, joy and beauty. It was built by Ptolemy XII around 380 BC and nearly completed by Queen Cleopatra VII around 54 to 20 BC. There is evidence of temples and other structures dating all the way back to 2550 BC.
After a truly unforgettable day immersing yourself in Egypt's mesmerizing ancient history and culture, you will return to your coach for the trip back to the ship.
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This excursion involves little walking (half a mile or less than 1 km) with few steps. We recommend wearing comfortable, light clothing and sun protection. A lunch box will be provided on the way back to the ship, including one drink (no alcohol).
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 115 €
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Bedouin camp safari
This tour offers the opportunity to explore the Bedouin life and the beauty of the Egyptian desert. A true adventure straight out of Lawrence of Arabia!
From the pier, board your coach bound for the city of Hurghada, where you will find your all-terrain vehicle. You will quickly leave the asphalt roads behind and drive through the Arabian Desert towards Om Garia, for a close look at the real life of the Bedouins. Photo stops are planned along the way.
At your destination, Bedouins will be waiting for you and will let you explore their camp and learn about their culture and life. Most of the Bedouins' ancestors came from the Arabian Peninsula, so Bedouin laws, customs and religion blend both Islamic and pagan beliefs. Even today, the wealth of a Bedouin is measured in camels and children, although Western technology is slowly making its presence felt.
Should you wish to, you can climb up on a camel’s back for a memorable photo.
After enjoying a local snack, you will be transferred back to the ship.
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This excursion involves a small amount of walking on flat and sandy ground with some steps. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and sun protection. Each jeep will be driven by a Bedouin driver and can accommodate 4 to 6 participants. The photo on camelback is included in the price of your tour. The snack (famous aromatic tea and flat bread) is also included. This tour is limited to 32 participants.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 80 €
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Snorkelling in the Red Sea
This area of the Red Sea is known as one of the best snorkelling spots in the world. Enjoy the opportunity to snorkel among colourful tropical fish and intricate coral formations.
From the pier, board your coach for a short ride to your motorboat, which you will board to set off on your snorkelling trip to two different spots.
Once you have received the safety instructions and your snorkelling gear, leave your boat and start your exploration to discover the marine life. Underwater sightings could include blue-spotted stingrays, groupers, and other rainbow-coloured species.
Your guide will accompany you in the water, point out the best spots for snorkelling and observing the marine life, and assist you throughout the excursion.
After snorkelling, you will return to the motorboat launch site and board your coach for the transfer back to the ship.
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This excursion involves a small amount of walking on flat surfaces with some steps. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and sun protection. Participants will embark and disembark from the motorboat using a ladder, without assistance. A refreshment is included. The boat is equipped with a cover roof, a swim ladder, toilets, a shower and a changing room. The snorkelling gear provided includes a mask, snorkel and flippers. Marine life sightings are not guaranteed. This tour is limited to 20 participants.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 80 €
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Bedouin camp safari
This tour offers the opportunity to explore the Bedouin life and the beauty of the Egyptian desert. A true adventure straight out of Lawrence of Arabia!
From the pier, board your coach bound for the city of Hurghada, where you will find your all-terrain vehicle. You will quickly leave the asphalt roads behind and drive through the Arabian Desert towards Om Garia, for a close look at the real life of the Bedouins. Photo stops are planned along the way.
At your destination, Bedouins will be waiting for you and will let you explore their camp and learn about their culture and life. Most of the Bedouins' ancestors came from the Arabian Peninsula, so Bedouin laws, customs and religion blend both Islamic and pagan beliefs. Even today, the wealth of a Bedouin is measured in camels and children, although Western technology is slowly making its presence felt.
Should you wish to, you can climb up on a camel’s back for a memorable photo.
After enjoying a local snack, you will be transferred back to the ship.
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This excursion involves a small amount of walking on flat and sandy ground with some steps. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and sun protection. Each jeep will be driven by a Bedouin driver and can accommodate 4 to 6 participants. The photo on camelback is included in the price of your tour. The snack (famous aromatic tea and flat bread) is also included. This tour is limited to 32 participants.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 80 €
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Snorkelling in the Red Sea
This area of the Red Sea is known as one of the best snorkelling spots in the world. Enjoy the opportunity to snorkel among colourful tropical fish and intricate coral formations.
From the pier, board your coach for a short ride to your motorboat, which you will board to set off on your snorkelling trip to two different spots.
Once you have received the safety instructions and your snorkelling gear, leave your boat and start your exploration to discover the marine life. Underwater sightings could include blue-spotted stingrays, groupers, and other rainbow-coloured species.
Your guide will accompany you in the water, point out the best spots for snorkelling and observing the marine life, and assist you throughout the excursion.
After snorkelling, you will return to the motorboat launch site and board your coach for the transfer back to the ship.
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This excursion involves a small amount of walking on flat surfaces with some steps. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and sun protection. Participants will embark and disembark from the motorboat using a ladder, without assistance. A refreshment is included. The boat is equipped with a cover roof, a swim ladder, toilets, a shower and a changing room. The snorkelling gear provided includes a mask, snorkel and flippers. Marine life sightings are not guaranteed. This tour is limited to 20 participants.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 80 €
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Timna park & panoramic Eilat
From the pier, you will board your coach and start your 30-minute drive to Timna park.
On the way, your guide will give you information about the Rabin border, between Israel and Jordan. A stop en route will be made at an observation point to admire the neighbouring city of Aqaba.
The Timna park is located approximately 25 kilometres north of Eilat, in the middle of the Red Sea Desert. The horseshoe-shaped park was created by tectonic plate movement tens of millions of years ago. This extraordinary locale contains within it an astonishing "window" to the geology of the region.
Timna boasts the world's earliest copper mine. Copper mining began more than 6,000 years ago, at the end of the fifth millennium BC, when Egyptians established their copper mine.
During your 3-hour visit, you will discover:
- "Mines of Time" - a multimedia presentation on a revolving stage takes you on a journey to ancient Egypt. The stories of a bygone age include the origin of the copper serpent and the significance of the Egyptian Gods to the copper cult.
- The Mushroom - a natural rock formation of a perfect mushroom created from red sandstone, situated next to the work camp where the copper ore was smelted in special ovens.
- The Arches - a natural phenomenon, the stone Arch. From here, you can climb a few steps for a panoramic view of the valley.
- Solomon's Pillars and the Temple of the Goddess Hathor - incredible 50-metre-high pillars from Timna's sandstone. To the right of the pillars, stone stairs lead to an Egyptian rock carving in which we see Pharaoh Ramses III presenting an offering to the Goddess of mines and turquoise, Hathor. From the viewing platform, you can see the remains of the temple dedicated to the Goddess.
You will continue to the Timna Lake and discover the coloured sand.
After a day steeped in history, you will return to Eilat and enjoy a panoramic drive of the town before reaching your ship.
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This tour involves approximately 0.7 mile (1 km) of walking with some steps. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Pre-booking is required to participate in this tour.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 120 €
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Masada & Dead Sea
From the pier, board your coach for an approximately 2.5-hour ride through the Negev Desert before descending over 1,000 metres (3,280 feet) toward the Dead Sea – the lowest point on Earth at over 300 metres (985 feet) below sea level. There will be a refreshment stop en route.
Before arriving at the Dead Sea, enjoy a visit to the Masada Fortress, the most spectacular ancient archaeological site in Israel. Perched on the tip of a titanic rock face, this Jewish shrine was the last stronghold of the zealots in the days of King Herod. A cable car will take you to the top, where you will explore the ancient ruins which include King Herod’s three-tiered palace, the synagogue, the baths, the defensive walls and the water cisterns.
After completing your Masada exploration, you will return to your coach for a 25-minute ride to the resort hotel where you will enjoy lunch.
After lunch, you will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the sensation of floating effortlessly on the buoyant waters of the Dead Sea. With more salt and minerals than any other body of water in the world, the Dead Sea is considered to be a natural health and beauty spa.
Finally, you will have a 2.5-hour ride back to your ship.
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This tour involves approximately one mile (1.5 km) of walking on uneven and cobblestone paths with some steps. We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit under your clothes, sun protection, and bringing a towel from the ship. There are changing rooms in the hotel. Lunch is included in the tour. Pre-booking is required to participate in this tour.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 190 €
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Le Jacques-Cartier
Getreu der Philosophie von PONANT und der PONANT EXPLORERS verbindet Le Jacques-Cartier Abenteuerlust mit dem Luxus einer 5-Sterne-Reise. Das moderne Schiff besticht nicht nur durch seine schnittigen Linien, sondern ist auch mit innovativen und umweltfreundlichen Technologien ausgestattet.
Mit seiner geschmackvollen Einrichtung spiegelt Le Jacques-Cartier die Welt von PONANT wider: Die klaren Farben und das zum Meer hin offene Design des Schiffes sorgen zu jedem Zeitpunkt des Tages für ein mildes Licht. Sein schickes Ethno-Ambiente ist eine Hommage an die Reiseziele, die wir ansteuern.
Unterhalb der Wasserlinie bietet Ihnen das Blue Eye, ein einzigartiges Erlebnis: Genießen Sie einen Unterwasserblick und Meeresgeräusche bei einem gemeinsamen Gläschen.
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DetailsDISCOVER ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES IN ANTALYA PROVINCE (1 NIGHT)
Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.
Day 1 - Antalya
Meet at Antalya Airport in the Arrival hall. Look for PONANT sign. You will be greeted by our local representative off the flight selected by PONANT or any other flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).
You will be transferred to the Akra Hotel 5*.
Check-in.
Rest of the day and dinner are at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 - Antalya
After breakfast and check-out, you will reach the Aspendos, located at about 1-hour at drive from Antalya. It was a major port city in the Roman period. Its Roman theatre is the best-preserved of any on the Mediterranean coast.
The theatre was built in the 2nd century AD during the reign of Marcus Aurelius and dedicated to "the gods of country and the imperial house" and holds over 20,000 souls. Today, an international Opera and Ballet Festival is organised in the theatre.
After a 30-minute drive, you will continue with the visit of Perge, capital of ancient Pamphylia. Its fantastic ruins date back to around 1000 BC. Walk around a stadium that once housed performances and gladiatorial bouts in front of a roaring crowd of 12,000 spectators, one of the best-preserved stadiums in Anatolia. Walk through the Roman Gate, which was the entrance to the city, into the Baths Complex, and around the Hellenistic Gateway and walls, which are the only pre-Roman structures as yet unearthed.
Then, you will reach Antalya Old City where the lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
After lunch, you will enjoy a short walking guided in Antalya's old city.
You will then be transferred to the pier of Antalya to embark on board your ship.
Your hotel:
Surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea and Bey Mountains, the Akra hotel 5* is within 3 km from Hadrian's gate, in a modern district of Antalya. Displaying a contemporary architecture, the resort offers a peaceful and elegant atmosphere inspired by the Mediterranean Sea. Each room features complete and modern amenities. It's the perfect place to enjoy pleasant break relaxing by the swimming pool or the beach and testing one of the 4 restaurants and 2 lounges.
Upgraded rooms are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further details.
Your programme includes:
- 1-night accommodation in Deluxe Sea View room at Akra hotel 5* (local standard) or similar, breakfast included.
- Meals as mentioned in the programme.
- Beverage package during meals (bottled water + 1 soft drink or 1 glass of wine or 1 local beer and 1 coffee or tea).
- Transfers, visits and entrance fees as mentioned in the programme.
- The services of a local English-speaking guide.
Your programme does not include:
- Dinner on day 1.
- Personal expenses.
- Visa if necessary.
- Tips for the driver and local guide.
- Other services not mentioned in the programme.
Please note:
- It is imperative that the details of your departure flight are provided to your travel agent, no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to secure the proper private transfer.
- Turkey's unit is the Turkish Lira.
- This programme is not suitable for people with reduced mobility
Contact of your hotel:
Akra Hotel
Sirinyali Mah. Lara Cad. No:24 Muratpasa
Antalya/Turkey
Telephone number: (90) 242 310 99 99
Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 370 €
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.
LUXOR EXCLUSIVE TREASURES (1 NIGHT)
This overland must be prebooked and prepaid at least 60 days prior to your cruise. Any reservation made after this deadline will be confirmed on-board based on availability.
A minimum of participants must be booked in order to operate this tour. 100% of total cost for cancellations made less than 60 days before departure.
Explore the beauty and mystery of Egypt’s ancient temples and tombs during this memorable journey to Luxor. Along the way, you will visit the Karnak, Luxor and Hatshepsut Temples, Medinet Habu, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Valley of the Kings. A special opening of the tombs of King Tut, Nefertari and Seti I is included, as well as a short cruise on the Nile. A complete program to discover or rediscover some of the treasures of Ancient Egypt. An overnight stay in a luxury hotel allows for a more relaxed programme.
Day 1 – Safaga/Luxor
After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port of Safaga by your guide. You will then board your coach for the 3.5-hour drive to Luxor.
Upon arrival in Luxor, you will first visit the Luxor Museum. This marvellous museum overlooks the west bank of the Nile River and has an amazing collection of ancient artifacts. Displays range from magnificent pharaonic art to items used in everyday life, such as pottery and jewellery, including a carefully selected assortment of items from the Theban temples and necropolis.
You will then proceed to the restaurant for lunch. After lunch, you will visit Karnak Temple. Located about 2 miles (3 km) north of the Luxor Temple but connected to it by an impressive avenue of sphinxes, the Karnak Temple was the most important sanctuary of ancient Egypt, and the focus of the cult of the god Amon. Each pharaoh added his own contribution to the temple over the ensuing 2,000 years. The Ptolemys erected the massive first pylon you will see. Past the second pylon, guarded by a pair of huge statues of Ramses II, you will find the great hypostyle hall; the largest hall of any temple in the world. It spans some 50,000 square feet (5,000 m²) and contains 134 huge columns. You will be able to observe that some of the columns still have traces of the brilliant paint that originally covered them. The third pylon leads to the centre court, and past the fourth pylon is the 97-foot (30-metre) high obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut, carved from a solid piece of pink granite. As you pass through successive pylons and courts, you will journey back in time until you reach the oldest part of the temple, built by the pharaohs of the middle kingdom around 2000 BC. At the south end of the temple, you will find the sacred lake where ceremonial boats took part in the worship of Amon.
Next, a visit will be made to the Luxor Temple. This renowned ancient structure was originally built during the reign of Amenophis the III, and then expanded by Ramses II, who added a statue of himself and two obelisks. Today, only one remains at the Luxor Temple; the other was given by Mohamed Ali to Louis Philippe in 1831 and is displayed at the Place de la Concorde in Paris to this day. After Alexander the Great rebuilt the sanctuary in the 4th century BC, the Romans further reconstructed portions of it and the Muslims built a mosque in the temple.
After this last visit, you will be transferred to Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa for check-in.
Dinner will be served at the hotel.
Day 2 – Luxor/Safaga
After a buffet breakfast, you will start your day with a visit to the Valley of the Kings nestled in the foothills of the Gourma Mountains. More than 60 tombs of Pharaohs and noblemen have been found in this valley. The kings’formal names and titles are inscribed on their tombs, along with their images and statues.
You will not only make the usual valley tombs visit, but also enjoy a special visit of one of the most beautiful tombs in the valley known as Seti I tomb which includes the most beautiful paintings in the valley, and which is considered to be the longest tomb there, measuring some 449 foot (137 metres). You will also visit King Tut tomb.
Next, you will continue on for a photo stop at the Hatshepsut Temple, uniquely designed as a series of grand terraces extending up a cliff, with rows of square granite columns blending into the mountainside.
From here, you will proceed for a visit to the most beautiful and exclusive tomb in all Egypt, the tomb of Queen Nefertari which is known for its lavishly decoration and colours. Only a limited number of visitors are allowed to visit this tomb per day.
Finally, a photo stop will be made at the Colossi of Memnon, which was originally built as a mortuary temple in Thebes and guarded by two gigantic statues on the outer gates. All that remains today are the 75-foot (23-metre) high, 1,000-ton statues of Amenhotep III.
Following this west bank visit, enjoy lunch on board the Dahabeya sailing boat on your way back to your hotel. Arrive at your hotel and check-out.
You will then depart for a 3.5-hour drive to the port of Safaga to rejoin your ship.
Your hotel:
Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa rests on the edge of the River Nile facing the Nile West Bank. The hotel offers upscale accommodation with facilities designed for comfort and convenience. It boasts a spa, two infinity pools and a fitness centre. Deluxe rooms offer Partial Nile view.
Higher categories of rooms are available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel agent for further detail.
Your programme includes:
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Transfers, visits and entrance fees as mentioned in the programme.
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Special visit of tombs of King Tut, Seti I and Nefertari.
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Meals mentioned in the programme:
o 1 breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner at the hotel.
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Beverage package during meals (1 bottled water + 1 soft drink or 1 glass of local beer or 1 glass of local wine + 1 coffee or 1 tea).
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1-night accommodation in Deluxe room with Partial Nile view, at Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa (or similar).
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Services of a local English-speaking guide.
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The cameras fees inside the Luxor and Karnak Temples.
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PONANT tour leader.
Your programme does not include:
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Early check-in or late check-out at the hotel.
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Personal expenses and other services not mentioned in the programme.
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Gratuities for the guide and the driver.
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The video cameras.
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Photo and video cameras are permitted inside the Luxor and Karnak Temples. Photo and video are not allowed inside King Tut, Seti I and Nefertari tombs.
Contact of your hotel:
Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa
P.O. Box 13, New Karnak,
Luxor, Egypt
Telephone: +20 100 6001270
Duration and order of the visits may vary.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 780 €
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.
Memphis & Sakkara
From the pier, board your coach for the approximately two-and-a-half hour drive to the Dahshur area south of Sakkara, where stand the pyramids of Dahshur: the Red and the Bent pyramids.
The constructor of these pyramids is thought to have been Snefru (2575-2551 BC), the first ruler of the Fourth Dynasty. He is also thought to have built the pyramid at Maidoun. The Red Pyramid is thought to be older, and the Bent Pyramid was built out of limestone quarried locally.
Following the visit of Dahshur you will head to Memphis, the first capital of Ancient Egypt. Founded in 3100 BC by Menes of Tanis, Memphis was once considered the largest city in the world, with a population exceeding 30,000. At its zenith, the city had many temples, palaces and gardens.
Upon arrival, you will see the Ramses colossus, an enormous limestone statue. Over 10 metres (33 feet) long, this giant lying statue depicts Ramses II, the pharaoh of Egypt from 1290 to 1224 BC. The Alabaster Sphinx and the ruins of the Temple of Ptah can also be viewed during your visit.
From Memphis, you will proceed to the restaurant for lunch.
Next, you will be taken to Sakkara, the necropolis of ancient Memphis, where you will visit the famous Step Pyramid of Zoser. Built 5,000 years ago by the engineer Imhotep, the pyramid and its surrounding complex were designed to be as grand as they were unique and revolutionary. At the "cemetery city" of Sakkara, visit the inside of one of the mastabas or funerary chambers.
You will then rejoin your coach for a two-and-a-half hour drive to Ain Sukhna.
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This excursion involves approximately 1.2 miles (2 km) of walking on sandy paths, with approx. 200 steps. We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes and sun protection. Lunch is included in the tour. Pre-booking is required to participate in this tour.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 150 €
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
The Pyramids with an interior visit of Cheops Pyramid
This full day excursion provides a visit of the most important and significant site of Egypt. You will discover the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and even have the chance to visit the interior of the pyramid of Cheops.
From the pier of Ain Sukhna, board your coach for a 2 hour and 30 minute drive to Cairo, via the desert road. During your journey, your guide will provide interesting facts about the sites you will be visiting.
Once arriving, you will visit the Great Pyramids of Egypt. The Great Pyramids are considered the most famous of Egypt’s attractions and the only monuments left of the Ancient Wonders. The three main Pyramids at Giza were built as tombs by Cheops, his son Chephren, and Chephren’s son Mykerinus to preserve each of the pharaohs’ mummified body for eternity. For centuries, these unique structures have intrigued the world while surviving the rise and fall of great dynasties.
You will enter the pyramid of Cheops through a hole on the north face of the pyramid. To get up to the King’s Chamber, you will walk up a ramp through the Grand Gallery until you reach the King’s Chamber. In this dark, hot room is the empty granite sarcophagus.
Southeast of the Great Pyramids stands the Sphinx, carved out of solid rock around 2 650 BC. Steeped in legend and superstition, the Sphinx was a monument either to the sun god Ra or to Pharaoh Chephren. It has the head of a man and the body of a lion. The monument faces east, probably to greet the rising sun and the return of life each day.
After lunch you will drive back to Ain Sukhna where your ship is docked.
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Pre-booking is required to participate in this tour. Guests participating in this tour must be able to climb few rocks to get to the entrance of the Cheops Pyramid and then go up and down using the ramp and should not be claustrophobic from tight places. The ramp length is approx. 82 Feet (25 metres), and it takes 4 minutes to get in and the same to get out. There are no steps inside the Pyramid. We recommend you wear comfortable shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Cameras are permitted at the Pyramids but not inside. Although the number of visitors per day is limited, there may be a long queue at the entrance of the pyramid of Cheops.The lunch is included on your tour.
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For guests who do not wish to enter the Pyramid, they can mingle in the area while waiting rest of the group.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 220 €
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Desert adventure by 4WD
This tour offers the opportunity to explore the Bedouin life and the beauty of the Egyptian desert. A true adventure straight out of Lawrence of Arabia!
From the pier, you will meet your guide and board your coach for a 30-minute drive. You will leave the paved road and embark your 4x4 jeep to reach the bedouin camp. While enjoying this off-road scenic drive into the Eastern (Arabian) Desert, you will discover the impressive natural landscapes of the Red Sea desert, a vast desolate area, made of rough terrain and stark rock-strewn outcrops.
Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by nomads and will let you explore their camp and learn about their culture and life. Most of the Bedouins’ ancestors came from the Arabian Peninsula, so Bedouin laws, customs and religion blend both Islamic and pagan beliefs. Even today, the wealth of a Bedouin is measured in camels and children, but Western technology is slowly making its presence felt. You will have the opportunity to discuss with your hosts while tasting their aromatic sweet tea and flat unleavened bread and browse the Bedouin handicrafts for sale, if available during your visit.
- This tour involves few walking times on sandy and flat surface. We recommend wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Sandals and sleepers are not recommended. Each jeep will be driven by a Bedouin driver and can welcome 4 participants. This tour is not recommended to guests with back problems or reduced mobility. This tour is limited to 40 participants.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 90 €
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Relax under the Egyptian sun
From the pier, you will board your coach for approximately a 30-minute drive to a 5-star Resort (local standards) located at Ain Sukhna. This seaside resort with its golden sand and turquoise waters is an invitation to relax.
You will enjoy the time spent on the beach, or by the pool. You can also explore the marine life from shore.
You will then re-board your coach for the return trip to the pier.
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This program includes a 3-hour hotel pass in a 5-star hotel. While the hotel usually restricts access to its own guests, the following amenities will be at your disposal: swimming pool, beach chairs and umbrellas. We invite you to take a towel and the snorkelling equipment (mask and snorkel) of the ship. Water depth varies according to the season. Swimming is not supervised and guests bathe at own risk. To reach the snorkelling area, you will have to walk about 1970 feet (600 metres) on a wooden footbridge. The observation of the marine life is not guaranteed. There is a water sport centre with towed buoys rental, stand-up paddle, on a supplement basis. All extras should be paid directly at the hotel prior to your departure. One soft drink is included. This program is not guided. It is limited to 30 participants.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 75 €
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Dendera Temple
Upon disembarking from the ship in the port of Safaga, meet your guide and board your coach for the 2.5-hour trip to the city of Qena. On the way, you will enjoy the majestic scenic vistas provided by the vast expanses of desert and barren mountains interspersed with areas of surprisingly fertile farmland.
Situated south of Qena on the west bank of the Nile, Dendera is one of the best sights in Luxor. Originally called Tentyris, it was one of the most important religious centres in ancient Egypt.
There are three temples to view in the complex, along with a sacred pool. The entire complex covers some 40,000 square metres surrounded by a mud-brick wall.
The worship temple was dedicated to Hathor, the goddess of love, joy and beauty. It was built by Ptolemy XII around 380 BC and nearly completed by Queen Cleopatra VII around 54 to 20 BC. There is evidence of temples and other structures dating all the way back to 2550 BC.
After a truly unforgettable day immersing yourself in Egypt's mesmerizing ancient history and culture, you will return to your coach for the trip back to the ship.
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This excursion involves little walking (half a mile or less than 1 km) with few steps. We recommend wearing comfortable, light clothing and sun protection. A lunch box will be provided on the way back to the ship, including one drink (no alcohol).
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 115 €
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Bedouin camp safari
This tour offers the opportunity to explore the Bedouin life and the beauty of the Egyptian desert. A true adventure straight out of Lawrence of Arabia!
From the pier, board your coach bound for the city of Hurghada, where you will find your all-terrain vehicle. You will quickly leave the asphalt roads behind and drive through the Arabian Desert towards Om Garia, for a close look at the real life of the Bedouins. Photo stops are planned along the way.
At your destination, Bedouins will be waiting for you and will let you explore their camp and learn about their culture and life. Most of the Bedouins' ancestors came from the Arabian Peninsula, so Bedouin laws, customs and religion blend both Islamic and pagan beliefs. Even today, the wealth of a Bedouin is measured in camels and children, although Western technology is slowly making its presence felt.
Should you wish to, you can climb up on a camel’s back for a memorable photo.
After enjoying a local snack, you will be transferred back to the ship.
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This excursion involves a small amount of walking on flat and sandy ground with some steps. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and sun protection. Each jeep will be driven by a Bedouin driver and can accommodate 4 to 6 participants. The photo on camelback is included in the price of your tour. The snack (famous aromatic tea and flat bread) is also included. This tour is limited to 32 participants.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 80 €
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Snorkelling in the Red Sea
This area of the Red Sea is known as one of the best snorkelling spots in the world. Enjoy the opportunity to snorkel among colourful tropical fish and intricate coral formations.
From the pier, board your coach for a short ride to your motorboat, which you will board to set off on your snorkelling trip to two different spots.
Once you have received the safety instructions and your snorkelling gear, leave your boat and start your exploration to discover the marine life. Underwater sightings could include blue-spotted stingrays, groupers, and other rainbow-coloured species.
Your guide will accompany you in the water, point out the best spots for snorkelling and observing the marine life, and assist you throughout the excursion.
After snorkelling, you will return to the motorboat launch site and board your coach for the transfer back to the ship.
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This excursion involves a small amount of walking on flat surfaces with some steps. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and sun protection. Participants will embark and disembark from the motorboat using a ladder, without assistance. A refreshment is included. The boat is equipped with a cover roof, a swim ladder, toilets, a shower and a changing room. The snorkelling gear provided includes a mask, snorkel and flippers. Marine life sightings are not guaranteed. This tour is limited to 20 participants.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 80 €
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Timna park & panoramic Eilat
From the pier, you will board your coach and start your 30-minute drive to Timna park.
On the way, your guide will give you information about the Rabin border, between Israel and Jordan. A stop en route will be made at an observation point to admire the neighbouring city of Aqaba.
The Timna park is located approximately 25 kilometres north of Eilat, in the middle of the Red Sea Desert. The horseshoe-shaped park was created by tectonic plate movement tens of millions of years ago. This extraordinary locale contains within it an astonishing "window" to the geology of the region.
Timna boasts the world's earliest copper mine. Copper mining began more than 6,000 years ago, at the end of the fifth millennium BC, when Egyptians established their copper mine.
During your 3-hour visit, you will discover:
- "Mines of Time" - a multimedia presentation on a revolving stage takes you on a journey to ancient Egypt. The stories of a bygone age include the origin of the copper serpent and the significance of the Egyptian Gods to the copper cult.
- The Mushroom - a natural rock formation of a perfect mushroom created from red sandstone, situated next to the work camp where the copper ore was smelted in special ovens.
- The Arches - a natural phenomenon, the stone Arch. From here, you can climb a few steps for a panoramic view of the valley.
- Solomon's Pillars and the Temple of the Goddess Hathor - incredible 50-metre-high pillars from Timna's sandstone. To the right of the pillars, stone stairs lead to an Egyptian rock carving in which we see Pharaoh Ramses III presenting an offering to the Goddess of mines and turquoise, Hathor. From the viewing platform, you can see the remains of the temple dedicated to the Goddess.
You will continue to the Timna Lake and discover the coloured sand.
After a day steeped in history, you will return to Eilat and enjoy a panoramic drive of the town before reaching your ship.
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This tour involves approximately 0.7 mile (1 km) of walking with some steps. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Pre-booking is required to participate in this tour.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 120 €
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Masada & Dead Sea
From the pier, board your coach for an approximately 2.5-hour ride through the Negev Desert before descending over 1,000 metres (3,280 feet) toward the Dead Sea – the lowest point on Earth at over 300 metres (985 feet) below sea level. There will be a refreshment stop en route.
Before arriving at the Dead Sea, enjoy a visit to the Masada Fortress, the most spectacular ancient archaeological site in Israel. Perched on the tip of a titanic rock face, this Jewish shrine was the last stronghold of the zealots in the days of King Herod. A cable car will take you to the top, where you will explore the ancient ruins which include King Herod’s three-tiered palace, the synagogue, the baths, the defensive walls and the water cisterns.
After completing your Masada exploration, you will return to your coach for a 25-minute ride to the resort hotel where you will enjoy lunch.
After lunch, you will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the sensation of floating effortlessly on the buoyant waters of the Dead Sea. With more salt and minerals than any other body of water in the world, the Dead Sea is considered to be a natural health and beauty spa.
Finally, you will have a 2.5-hour ride back to your ship.
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This tour involves approximately one mile (1.5 km) of walking on uneven and cobblestone paths with some steps. We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit under your clothes, sun protection, and bringing a towel from the ship. There are changing rooms in the hotel. Lunch is included in the tour. Pre-booking is required to participate in this tour.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 190 €
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
BEAUTIFUL WADI RUM AND PETRA (2 NIGHTS)
Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.
Take advantage of three unforgettable days to discover the treasures of Jordan, between breath-taking landscapes and ancient sites. Explore a forgotten city and go into the desert to meet the Bedouins. This program rich in emotions will be an ideal conclusion to your cruise.
Day 1 – Aqaba/Petra
After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local representative.
You will depart early the pier by coach for a 2-hour drive to Petra.
The ancient rose-red city of Petra was built by the Nabataeans more than 2,000 years ago. Learn about this fascinating culture and the amazing relics they left behind. In these times, Petra was a fortress carved out of craggy rocks, in an area which was virtually inaccessible. In the first and second century, after the Romans took over, the city reached the peak of its fame.
From the entrance, it is an 800 meter (½ mi.) walk to the entrance of the old city. Then continue your walk on foot along the « Siq » to visit the rose-red city of Petra. Petra covers an area of about 100 square km (38 sq. mi.), where over 800 monuments can be found.
When shipping slowly displaced caravan routes, the city’s importance gradually dwindled; it fell into disuse and was lost to the world until 1812, when it was rediscovered by the Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burkhart. Nowadays, Petra is Jordan’s number one tourist attraction, known as the “rose-red city half as old as time”.
At the end of your visit, enjoy a lunch in a local restaurant inside the site.
If you wish, you can continue the visit on your own after lunch and exit the site later.
A shuttle will be available to take you back to your hotel (a 10 minutes drive).
Mid-afternoon check-in at Mövenpick Nabatean Resort 4*.
The rest of the day is at leisure.
Dinner is served at the hotel.
Day 2 – Petra/Wadi Rum/Aqaba
You will depart the hotel by coach for a 2-hour drive to Wadi Rum.
Upon arrival in Wadi Rum, you will board four-wheel drive Bedouin truck driven by a local Bedouin, then start a 2-hour drive inside the beautiful desert. The landscape of Wadi Rum, also known as “Valley of the Moon”, with its immensity, colours and awe-inspiring shapes, creates an almost supernatural atmosphere. The place has been the setting for the famous film Lawrence of Arabia, as well as the actual location where T. E. Lawrence set his camp, whose book The Seven Pillars of Wisdom was named after the seven natural columns varying in height located in route to Wadi Rum. Bedouin camps are evident in the Wadi, which is still home to many Bedouin families, who welcome visitors with the hospitality and generosity that characterizes them.
Proceed to a Bedouin camp for some rest and lunch.
After lunch, you will be taken to Aqaba.
Mid-afternoon check-in at Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea.
The rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the hotel facilities.
Dinner is served at the hotel.
Day 3 – Aqaba
You will then be transferred to the airport in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight or any other flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).
Your hotels:
The Mövenpick Nabatean Castle Hotel 4* is ideally located 10 minutes away from entrance of Petra and features a fort-like architecture in the Rift Valley. All rooms have air-conditionning, a minibar and a private balcony, form where you will enjoy a spectacular view of the valley.
The Kempinski Hotel Aqaba 5* is situated on a white sandy Red Sea beach, close to Aqaba city centre. Deluxe rooms are contemporary in design and feature a private balcony overlooking the Red Sea. A glass wall separates the bathroom from the room to take advantage of the natural light. The hotel has an extensive 2-floors spa with panoramic sea views.
Your programme includes:
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1-night accommodation in Superior room at Mövenpick Nabatean Petra 4* local standards (or similar).
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1-night accommodation in Standard (Deluxe) room at Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea 5* local standards (or similar).
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Full board (including 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners).
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Beverage package during meals (mineral water + 1 soft drink + 1 coffee or 1 tea).
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Transfers and visits mentioned in the programme.
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The services of a local English-speaking guide.
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Visa delivery upon arrival in Aqaba.
Your programme does not include:
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Tips for the driver and local guide.
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Personal expenses.
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Other services not mentioned in the programme.
Please note:
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It is imperative that the details of your departure flight are provided to your travel agent, no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to secure the proper private transfer.
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This program involves extensive walking over sandy and uneven terrain and is not suitable for guests with walking difficulty. No vehicles are allowed within Petra site; the day tour of Petra will be a whole walking tour.
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The vehicles used at Wadi Rum are simple all-terrain vehicles owned and operated by local Bedouins through their cooperatives. The drive will be bumpy as you travel over uneven ground in the desert. Those vehicles are basic, they do not have air-conditioning or seatbelts.
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The visit of Petra involves a 8km walk. We recommend you wear a comfortable walking outfit.
Contact of your hotels:
Mövenpick Nabatean Castle
Kings highway, Queen Rania Street
Petra
71811 Jordan
Telephone : +962 3 215 72 01
Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea
Ing Hussein Street, 77110 Aqaba, Jordan
Telephone: +962 3 209 0888
Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 1.290 €
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.
DIRECT TRANSFER FROM AQABA PORT TO AQABA AIRPORT
Travel with peace of mind as PONANT organises your transfer between your port of disembarkation and the airport.
Aqaba
After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the pier by our local representative.
You will be transferred to Aqaba King Hussein Airport, in time for check-in of the PONANT selected flight.
Your programme includes:
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Visa delivery upon arrival in Aqaba.
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Group transfer by coach from port to airport as mentioned in the programme.
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Services of a local English-hostess during the transfer.
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Tips for the driver and the hostess.
Your programme does not include:
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Personal expenses.
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Other services not mentioned in the programme.
For the times of your PONANT flight, please contact your travel agent; they are also shown on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 150 €
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.
TREASURES OF JORDAN (4 NIGHTS)
Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.
Day 1 – Aqaba/Wadi Rum
After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local representative.
Welcome to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, a country with outstanding ancient history, biblical sites of importance and beautiful desert landscapes.
Transfer to Wadi Rum.
Otherwise known as Valley of the Moon, Wadi Rum is the largest - and most magnificent - of Jordan's desert landscapes and has been virtually untouched by humans. A maze of monolithic rock formations rises up from the desert floor to heights of 1,750 meters (5,740 feet), creating a natural challenge for serious mountaineers. However, Wadi Rum may be best known for its connection with British officer T. E. Lawrence, who passed through several times during the Arab Revolt of 1917–18. In the 1980s one of the rock formations in Wadi Rum was named "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom" after Lawrence's book penned in the aftermath of the war, although the 'Seven Pillars' referred to in the book have no connection with Rum.
Enjoy a four-hour excursion of Wadi Rum in a four-wheel-drive vehicle. Please note that this excursion is conducted on board a simple vehicle which is operated by a local charity foundation. The revenue generated through these tours helps support the livelihood of the local Bedouins.
Lunch will be served during the course of the tour under a Bedouin tent.
Continue to your Bedouin camp Saraya Camp 4*, in the desert to enjoy a privilege evening under the stars.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 2 – Wadi Rum/Petra
Breakfast at your Camp, check out and transfer out of the camp for a 2 hours drive to reach Petra.
The ancient rose-red city of Petra was built by the Nabataeans more than 2,000 years ago. Learn about this fascinating culture and the amazing relics they left behind. In these times, Petra was a fortress carved out of craggy rocks, in an area which was virtually inaccessible. In the first and second century, after the Romans took over, the city reached the peak of its fame.
From the entrance, it is an 800 meter (½ mi.) walk to the entrance of the old city. Then continue your walk on foot along the « Siq » to visit the rose-red city of Petra. Petra covers an area of about 100 square km (38 sq. mi.), where over 800 monuments can be found.
When shipping slowly displaced caravan routes, the city's importance gradually dwindled; it fell into disuse and was lost to the world until 1812, when it was rediscovered by the Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burkhart. Nowadays, Petra is Jordan's number one tourist attraction, known as the "rose-red city half as old as time".
At the end of your visit, enjoy a lunch in a local restaurant inside the site.
Free time to walk back to the main entrance at your pace.
A shuttle will be available to take you to your hotel when you are ready (15 minutes drive).
Dinner at the hotel.
Day 3 – Petra/Madaba/Dead Sea
Breakfast at your hotel, check out and proceed to Madaba. The drive takes about 3 hours.
South of Amman proudly stands Madaba, the "City of Mosaics", perched on an archaeological site with more than 4,000 years of history buried beneath it. The quality and quantity of the mosaic flooring found here has made Madaba one of the most prominent cities in the world for mosaics. St. George's Church houses a world-famous mosaic floor containing a large mosaic map of Palestine, which also features a detailed map of Jerusalem as it was during the sixth century. At the Church of the Apostles, at the southern entrance of the city, is a mosaic floor attributed to the craftsman Salamanios, depicting the sea, with the central figure of a woman encircled with a selection of creatures, vegetation and an inscription.
Your lunch will be served in a local restaurant.
After your lunch, drive to your hotel in the Dead Sea, enjoy a photo stop en-route.
The Dead Sea has a historical and spiritual legacy of its own. It is believed to be the site of five biblical cities: Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, Zeboiim and Zoar (Bela).
At 400 meters below sea level, the Dead Sea is infinite in what it has to offer. Ever since the days of Herod the Great, people have flocked to the Dead Sea in search of its curative secrets. Due to high annual temperatures, low humidity and high atmospheric pressure, the air is extremely exogenous, and the high content of oxygen and magnesium in the air make breathing a lot easier.
With the highest content of minerals and salts in the world, the Dead Sea water possesses anti-inflammatory properties, and the dark mud found on the shores have been used for over 2000 years for therapeutic purposes.
Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the hotel and experience floating in the Dead Sea.
Dinner will be served at your hotel.
Day 4 – Dead Sea/Jerash/Amman
Breakfast.
Morning at leisure.
Meet your guide in the late-morning and proceed to Jerash.
Nestled in the hills of Gilead is the Greco-Roman city of Jerash, where archaeological remains from the Neolithic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Umayyad eras, amongst others, have been found. Jerash's golden age, however, arrived with the Roman era. Today, Jerash is known as one of the best-preserved provincial cities of the Roman Empire. Jerash was also a member of the Decapolis, a dynamic commercial league of ten Greco-Roman cities which were grouped together because of their language, culture, location and political status, wherein each functioned as an autonomous city-state.
After your visit, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant.
Afterwards, proceed to Amman for a Panoramic Tour.
After your visit, drive back to your hotel in Amman.
Enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Day 5 – Amman/Paris
After breakfast and check-out, time at leisure depending on your flight schedule.
You will then be transferred to the airport in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight or any other flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).
Your hotels:
Saraya Rum Camp Wadi Rum 4* is located off the beaten path in the desert of Wadi Rum. This Bedouin camp was selected to experience the Bedouin culture and gastronomy while stargazing in a privileged environment. The bungalows feature a true Bedouin decoration inside and outside out, a small and private patio, a fully equipped bathroom and mostly a two-sided panorama on the Wadi Rum.
Hayat Zaman Hotel & Resort 5* is ideally located 10 minutes away from entrance of Petra and features a late 19th century jordanian village. All rooms have air-conditionning, a minibar and a private balcony.
Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea 5* is ideally located on the edge of the Dead Sea. It features 9 outdoor swimming pools offering magnificient views of the the Dead Sea, Spa facilities and several restaurants and bars.
An oasis of modern luxury, Intercontinental Amman Hotel 5* is perched on one of the city's seven hills, in the heart of the diplomatic district. All 440 newly renovated rooms and suites are equipped with stylish and convenient amenities. Relax and rejuvenate in the indoor and outdoor pools, enjoy signature treatments at the full-service spa or try one of six restaurants.
Upgraded rooms are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.
Your programme includes:
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1-night accommodation in Standard Bungalow at the Saraya Rum Wadi Rum Camp 4* (or similar), breakfast included.
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1-night accommodation in Superior room at the Mövenpick Resort Petra 5* local standards (or similar), breakfast included.
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1-night accommodation in Superior room at the Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea 5* local standards (or similar), breakfast included.
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1-night accommodation in Deluxe room at the Intercontinental Amman 5* local standards (or similar), breakfast included.
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Meals as mentioned in the programme.
-
Beverage package during meals (bottled water + 1 soft drink and 1 coffee or tea).
-
Transfers, visits, and entrance fees as mentioned in the programme.
-
The services of a local English-speaking guide.
-
The visa fees.
Your programme does not include:
-
Personal expenses.
-
Tips for the driver and local guide.
-
Other services not mentioned in the programme.
Please note:
-
It is imperative that the details of your departure flight are provided to your travel agent, no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to secure the proper private transfer.
-
This programme involves extensive walking over sandy and uneven terrain and is not suitable for guests with walking difficulty. No vehicles are allowed within Petra site; the day tour of Petra will be a whole walking tour.
-
The vehicles used at Wadi Rum are simple all-terrain vehicles owned and operated by local Bedouins through their cooperatives. The drive will be bumpy as you travel over uneven ground in the desert. Those vehicles are basic, they do not have air-conditioning or seatbelts.
-
The visit of Petra involves a 8km walk. We recommend you wear a comfortable walking outfit.
Contact of your hotels:
Saraya Rum Camp
Wadi Rum Protected Area
Wadi Rum Camp
Telephone: +962 7 9966 1007
Hayat Zaman Hotel & Resort
P.O BOX 2
Wadi Mousa
71873 Petra, Jordan.
Telephone : 00962 3 2150111
Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea
Swaimeh
Dead Sea 11194 Jordan
Telephone: +962 5 356 8888
InterContinental Amman
Islamic College Street
11180 Jordanie
Téléphone : + 962 6 464 1361
Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 2.400 €
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.
TREASURES OF JORDAN (5 NIGHTS)
Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.
Day 1 – Aqaba
After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local representative.
Welcome to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, a country with outstanding ancient history, biblical sites of importance and beautiful desert landscapes.
Board your vehicle for a short ride to reach a beach club where you will have the possibility to enjoy a offshore snorkeling activity and discover the crystal-clear water full of coral gardens and multicolored fish that makes the Red sea so rich. Your instructor will assist you and will help you to understand to diversity of the Jordan seabed. Upon your return to the beach, enjoy a local and simple lunch and some free time at the beach.
Transfer to your hotel Kempinski Aqaba Red Sea 5*.
Check-in.
Enjoy an afternoon at leisure.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 - Aqaba/Wadi Rum
After breakfast and check-out, transfer to Wadi Rum.
Otherwise known as Valley of the Moon, Wadi Rum is the largest - and most magnificent - of Jordan's desert landscapes and has been virtually untouched by humans. A maze of monolithic rock formations rises up from the desert floor to heights of 1,750 meters (5,740 feet), creating a natural challenge for serious mountaineers. However, Wadi Rum may be best known for its connection with British officer T. E. Lawrence, who passed through several times during the Arab Revolt of 1917-18. In the 1980s one of the rock formations in Wadi Rum was named "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom" after Lawrence's book penned in the aftermath of the war, although the 'Seven Pillars' referred to in the book have no connection with Rum.
Enjoy a four-hour excursion of Wadi Rum in a four-wheel-drive vehicle. Please note that this excursion is conducted on board a simple vehicle which is operated by a local charity foundation. The revenue generated through these tours helps support the livelihood of the local Bedouins.
Lunch will be served during the course of the tour under a Bedouin tent.
Continue to your Hyatt Rum Camp 4*, in the desert to enjoy a privilege evening under the stars.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 2 - Wadi Rum/Petra
Breakfast at your Camp, check out and transfer out of the camp for a 2 hours drive to reach Petra.
The ancient rose-red city of Petra was built by the Nabataeans more than 2,000 years ago. Learn about this fascinating culture and the amazing relics they left behind. In these times, Petra was a fortress carved out of craggy rocks, in an area which was virtually inaccessible. In the first and second century, after the Romans took over, the city reached the peak of its fame.
From the entrance, it is an 800 meter (½ mi.) walk to the entrance of the old city. Then continue your walk on foot along the « Siq » to visit the rose-red city of Petra. Petra covers an area of about 100 square km (38 sq. mi.), where over 800 monuments can be found.
When shipping slowly displaced caravan routes, the city's importance gradually dwindled; it fell into disuse and was lost to the world until 1812, when it was rediscovered by the Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burkhart. Nowadays, Petra is Jordan's number one tourist attraction, known as the "rose-red city half as old as time".
At the end of your visit, enjoy a lunch in a local restaurant inside the site.
Free time to walk back to the main entrance at your pace.
A shuttle will be available to take you to your hotel when you are ready (15 minutes drive).
Dinner at the hotel.
Day 3 - Petra/Madaba/Dead Sea
Breakfast at your hotel, check out and proceed to Madaba. The drive takes about 3 hours.
South of Amman proudly stands Madaba, the "City of Mosaics", perched on an archaeological site with more than 4,000 years of history buried beneath it. The quality and quantity of the mosaic flooring found here has made Madaba one of the most prominent cities in the world for mosaics. St. George's Church houses a world-famous mosaic floor containing a large mosaic map of Palestine, which also features a detailed map of Jerusalem as it was during the sixth century. At the Church of the Apostles, at the southern entrance of the city, is a mosaic floor attributed to the craftsman Salamanios, depicting the sea, with the central figure of a woman encircled with a selection of creatures, vegetation and an inscription.
Your lunch will be served in a local restaurant.
After your lunch, drive to your hotel in the Dead Sea, enjoy a photo stop en-route.
The Dead Sea has a historical and spiritual legacy of its own. It is believed to be the site of five biblical cities: Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, Zeboiim and Zoar (Bela).
At 400 meters below sea level, the Dead Sea is infinite in what it has to offer. Ever since the days of Herod the Great, people have flocked to the Dead Sea in search of its curative secrets. Due to high annual temperatures, low humidity and high atmospheric pressure, the air is extremely exogenous, and the high content of oxygen and magnesium in the air make breathing a lot easier.
With the highest content of minerals and salts in the world, the Dead Sea water possesses anti-inflammatory properties, and the dark mud found on the shores have been used for over 2000 years for therapeutic purposes.
Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the hotel and experience floating in the Dead Sea.
Dinner will be served at your hotel.
Day 4 - Dead Sea/Jerash/Amman
Breakfast.
Morning at leisure.
Meet your guide in the late-morning and proceed to Jerash.
Nestled in the hills of Gilead is the Greco-Roman city of Jerash, where archaeological remains from the Neolithic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Umayyad eras, amongst others, have been found. Jerash's golden age, however, arrived with the Roman era. Today, Jerash is known as one of the best-preserved provincial cities of the Roman Empire. Jerash was also a member of the Decapolis, a dynamic commercial league of ten Greco-Roman cities which were grouped together because of their language, culture, location and political status, wherein each functioned as an autonomous city-state.
After your visit, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant.
Afterwards, proceed to Amman for a Panoramic Tour.
After your visit, drive back to your hotel in Amman.
Enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Day 5 - Amman/Paris
After breakfast and check-out, time at leisure depending on your flight schedule.
You will then be transferred to the airport in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight or any other flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).
Your hotels:
Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea 5* is situated on a white sandy Red Sea beach, close to Aqaba city centre. Deluxe rooms are contemporary in design and feature a private balcony overlooking the Red Sea. A glass wall separates the bathroom from the room to take advantage of the natural light. The hotel has an extensive 2-floors spa with panoramic sea views.
Hyatt Rum Camp 4* is located in the heart of the desert of Wadi Rum. This camp invited you to experience the unique atsmophere of Arabian desert with its landscapes of dunes and cliffs. You will be introduced to the Bedouin traditions throught the gastronomy and an authentic design. Each Suite Tent offers view on Rum desert and provides private bathroom and shower.
Mövenpick Resort Petra 5* is located directly at the entrance of the historic city of Petra. The hotel's rooftop garden terrace offers views of the hills. The rooms each have a private outdoor balcony. This resort with an oriental flair features a combination of natural stone, handcrafted wood and luxurious Middle Eastern fabrics and textures.
Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea 5* is ideally located on the edge of the Dead Sea. It features 9 outdoor swimming pools offering magnificient views of the the Dead Sea, Spa facilities and several restaurants and bars.
Grand Hyatt Amman Hotel 5* welcomes you in the heart of Amman between modernity and history.
Behind its pink stone façade lie refined interiors offering all the contemporary comfort. Its complete facilities dedicated to wellbeing (spa, swimming pools), as well as its restaurants invite you to live a moment of relaxation.
Upgraded rooms are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.
Your programme includes:
- 1-night accommodation in Premier Club room at the Kempinski Hotel Aqaba 5*, local standards (or similar), breakfast included.
- 1-night accommodation in Suite Tent at the Hyatt Rum Camp 4*, local standards (or similar), breakfast included.
- 1-night accommodation in Superior room at the Mövenpick Resort Petra 5*, local standards (or similar), breakfast included.
- 1-night accommodation in Ishtar Superior room at the Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea 5*, local standards (or similar), breakfast included.
- 1-night accommodation in Grand room at the Grand Hyatt Amman 5*, local standards (or similar), breakfast included.
- Meals as mentioned in the programme.
- Beverage package during meals (bottled water + 1 soft drink and 1 coffee or tea).
- Transfers, visits, and entrance fees as mentioned in the programme.
- The services of a local English-speaking guide.
- The visa fees.
Your programme does not include:
- Personal expenses.
- Lunch on day 6.
- Tips for the driver and local guide.
- Other services not mentioned in the programme.
- Early check-in and late check-out.
Please note:
- It is imperative that the details of your departure flight are provided to your travel agent, no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to secure the proper private transfer.
- This programme involves extensive walking over sandy and uneven terrain and is not suitable for guests with walking difficulty. No vehicles are allowed within Petra site; the day tour of Petra will be a whole walking tour.
- Knowing how to swim is highly recommended to fully enjoy snorkelling activity. If that is not the case and to ensure your safety, please inform your travel advisor and we will make arrangements with the snorkeling instructor.
- The vehicles used at Wadi Rum are simple all-terrain vehicles owned and operated by local Bedouins through their cooperatives.
- The drive will be bumpy as you travel over uneven ground in the desert. Those vehicles are basic, they do not have air-conditioning or seatbelts.
- The visit of Petra involves a 8km walk. We recommend you wear a comfortable walking outfit.
- Official hotel check-in time is 3:00 p.m on day 1.
- Official hotel check-out time is 12:00 p.m on day 6.
Contact of your hotels:
Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea
King Hussein Street
O Box 1441 77110
Aqaba Jordan
Phone: +962 3 2090888
Hyatt Rum Camp
Desseh, Wadi Rum Village, Jordan
Phone: +962 7 9005 3333
Mövenpick Resort Petra
P.O. Box 214, 71810 Petra, Jordan
Phone: +962 3 215 7111
Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea
Swaimeh
Dead Sea 11194 Jordan
Phone: +962 5 356 8888
Grand Hyatt Amman
Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, PO Box 831159, Amman
11183 Jordan
Phone: +962 6 465 1234
Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 3.000 €
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.
FLIGHTS FROM/TO PARIS + DISCOVER ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES IN ANTALYA PROVINCE 1N (PRE) + BEAUTIFUL WADI RUM AND PETRA 2N (POST)
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 2.780 €
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.
FLIGHTS FROM/TO PARIS + DISCOVER ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES IN ANTALYA PROVINCE 1N (PRE) + TREASURES OF JORDAN 4N (POST)
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 3.890 €
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.
FLIGHTS FROM/TO PARIS + DISCOVER ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES IN ANTALYA PROVINCE 1N (PRE) + DIRECT TRANSFER FROM AQABA PIER TO AQABA AIRPORT (POST)
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 1.640 €
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.