Ancient Wonders: Egypt & Nile River Cruise - 2023

JW Marriott Hotel Cairo

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Located in the upscale Heliopolis section of Cairo just minutes from the airport, this deluxe hotel offers comfortable modern rooms with balconies, spacious grounds with a large oasis-like outdoor pool and sun deck, and a variety of establishments for eating and drinking. During your visit, play a round on the hotel’s award-winning golf course, limber up on the tennis court, work out in the fitness center, or indulge yourself with a treatment at the spa. Dining choices range from the casual Mirage Café, with its serene views, to a host of restaurants offering dining choices from around the world, from sushi to steak.

Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel

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With stately décor and superlative service you’d expect from a Renaissance property, the Cairo Mirage City Hotel delights travelers who venture to the Egyptian capital. Each of the rooms here features a range of deluxe appointments, including air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, minibar, bathrobe, slippers, and hair dryer. The hotel’s amenities are equally impressive: You can go for a dip in the on-site pool, enjoy a refreshing drink in the bar, a delectable meal in the restaurant (or in your room with 24-hour room service), and a quick workout in the fitness center.

Mövenpick Resort Petra

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The Deluxe Mövenpick Resort Petra is supremely situated directly across from the entrance to Petra. This is a handsome atrium-style, four-story hotel located within a three-minute walk from the entrance to the historical Petra site — there are no other hotels that can compare to this outstanding location. The hotel facilities are impressive as well, and include room service, two restaurants, a bar, business center, currency exchange, laundry/dry cleaning services, gift shop, outdoor pool, game room, and health club. Guest rooms have air-conditioning, cable/satellite TV, a minibar, in-room safe, and private bathroom.

Crowne Plaza Dead Sea Jordan

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Prepare to feel pampered at the Crowne Plaza Jordan Dead Sea Resort & Spa with its white sand beach, upscale amenities, and stunning Dead Sea views. Float in the buoyant waters off of the longest private Dead Sea beach, sip a cold drink from your free minibar, soak up the sun beside The Lake — the enormous palm-fringed swimming pool — or enjoy a treatment in the world-class D'Sante Spa. Enjoy Lebanese specialties in the Burj Al Hamam, international buffets in the Ambrosia Restaurant, or choose from a tempting menu of cocktails at the Promenade as you watch the sunset over the Dead Sea. 

InterContinental Amman

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The Deluxe InterContinental Amman enjoys a prime location in the heart of Amman’s business and diplomatic area within walking distance of the old city center. Hotel facilities include a wide variety of restaurants and, bars, room service, business services, concierge services, hair salon, shopping arcade, outdoor pool, indoor and outdoor pools, and fitness facility. Guest rooms have air-conditioning, cable/satellite TV, phone with voicemail, high-speed Internet access, minibar, coffee-maker, in-room safe, iron and ironing board, and private bathroom.

Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria

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Discover another side of Egypt at a fresh and fashionable resort-style enclave overlooking the seafront and a private beach in historic Alexandria. Your light and airy room, complete with balcony, is the perfect home base for exploring this fascinating city. In addition to beach access and a gorgeous outdoor pool on the fourth-floor terrace, you’ll be able to take advantage of a modern fitness center and award-winning spa. Take your pick from a range of dining options, or enjoy cocktails at any one of several bars and lounges.