Portrait of Arabia: The Emirates, Qatar & Oman Forum
Any others flying out of JFK on the 25th to Amman?
Any packing lists for the Petra to Egypt tour next week?
In spite of the ‘troubles’ and taking Tauck’s assurances to heart we decided to go. Arrival at Amman at midnight, met by a Tauck agent who got us through immigration including getting visa’s issued then customs, and out to our taxi, very well organized. Arrived at the Kapinski hotel on the shore of the Dead Sea about 1:30…
Hi all. Looking for thoughts on best routes/business class to fly to Amman, Jordan and home from Cairo. We are coming from the DC region and going in February 2024, so we can now book flights. We are trying to avoid Luftansa if possible (they have no US presence for phone service, and work only through a flight…
My wife and I just returned from Egypt/Jordan tour. We felt very safe and there are thousands of other tourists from all countries. Egypt has guards everywhere. Airports have body searches to enter and multiple luggage screens. There was much more violence in US while we were there. We returned October 28, 2023. These two…
We are leaving in December 2023. Looking at the itinerary, we are given several options for the first night dinner at Petra. One of them is to dine with a local family at their residence. Have anyone took this option? Your thoughts? Do we need to make arrangement for that ahead of time?
My husband and I are on the 10/1 Jordan & Egypt: Petra to the Pyramids tour. We'll have Saturday, September 30 free, and have arranged a city tour through the Kempinsky Hotel. I didn't realize the hotel is an hour away from the city's historic center, so I felt better arranging the tour this way instead of through another…
Wondering if anyone remembers if this is a grueling trip with very early morning starts, like the Egypt: Jewel of the Nile? I see in various trip reports there are incredibly early starts in Jewel of the Nile Tour ( one 3 am luggage collection with 4 am bus and multiple 6:30 departures from the hotels). Is the Egypt and…
I'm a month away from departure....( departing earlier ) excitement is starting to built.... I'm almost totally pack, have called the banks, have my health declaration forms all done..., have copies of passport, CDC Covid cards ( YES! fully vaccinated since Jan. ) , credit cards , itinerary , went to bank to get money for…
In pictures: Egypt pharaoh's 'solar boat' moved to Giza museum https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-58088867
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