Scenic Announces New Egypt and Jordan Tours 2019

   July 7, 2018 ,   Cruise Industry

Scenic Cruises announced new departure dates from September 2018 through November 2019 for line's Egypt and Jordan trips.

Scenic is also offering free air promotion or US$1,000 savings in case guests book any September 2018-November 2019 departure by August 31, 2018.

The company introduced its Egypt & Jordan program last year, aboard the newly-refurbished Sanctuary Sun Boat III. The 10-night Treasures of Egypt itinerary sails along Nile River between Luxor and Aswan. Passengers stay at 5-star hotels during the tour's land portion. Highlights include Egypt's Great Pyramids and Sphynx, temples of Nefertari and Ramses II, as well as the antiquities of Luxor Museum. A number of market and city tours are also included, as is an intimate sunset dinner at The Terrace, Aswan.

Port of Aswan, Egypt

Image: Port of Aswan, Egypt

The 9-night Kingdom of Jordan Unveiled cruise features 2 nights in Amman as well as reenactment of Roman chariot races. Travellers visit the desert landscape of Wadi Rum and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Petra. They also receive the chance to float in the salt waters of Red Sea.

Both trips are combined into 19-night The Essence of Egypt & Jordan tour.

Scenic Cruises also offers a couple of 4-day vacation extensions in Dubai.