Monasteries of the Lonely Desert
Dates and cost
Cairo to Amman
| Cabin type | CRUISE-ONLY Day 1 to Day 9 (Cruise plus all excursions during cruise & Luxor) | CRUISE-LAND Day 1 to Day 13 (Cruise + all excursions during cruise & 5 night Jordan/Cairo land program) |
|---|---|---|
| D | US$2,706 | US$3,512 |
| C | US$3,791 | US$4,597 |
| B | US$4,156 | US$4,962 |
| A | US$4,831 | US$5,636 |
| Master | US$5,506 | US$6,312 |
| Junior | US$6,256 | US$7,062 |
| Flower | US$6,956 | US$7,762 |
| C Single Use | US$5,403 | US$6,531 |
| B Single Use | US$5,950 | US$7,078 |
| Port Charges | US$95 | |
* Dates in bold are reverse itinerary - Amman to Cairo
What's included
- All deluxe motor coach transfers in Egypt and Jordan, with luggage handling, as required
- One-night accommodation at deluxe hotel in Cairo, with breakfast
- Guided motor coach tour of Cairo en route to embarkation of MS Monet
- Six-nights accommodations aboard MS Monet, with all meals, welcome aboard and farewell receptions and dinners. Wine and beer served with lunch and dinner
- Educational, informative lectures on history, archaeology and culture during the cruise
- Excursion to Monasteries of St. Anthony and St. Paul, with lunch
- Overnight excursion to Luxor, including deluxe hotel accommodation, one breakfast, one dinner and two lunches, all entry fees, with English-speaking guide throughout
- Excursion to St. Catherine's and the Seven Nuns' monasteries, with lunch
- Excursion to Bedouin Camp with dinner of Arabian specialties
- Excursion to Ras Mohammed National Marine Park
- 'Lawrence of Arabia' jeep excursion in Wadi Rum, with lunch
- Two nights accommodations at deluxe hotel in Petra, with breakfast
- Excursion to Petra, all entry fees, lunch
- Two nights accommodations at deluxe hotel in Amman, with breakfast and farewell dinner
- Half-day motor coach sightseeing excursion to the Greco-Roman archaeological site of Jerash
- Professional, English-speaking guides throughout.
What's not included
- Jordan departure tax (US$7.50)
- Egypt and Jordan visa fees
- Air Tickets and Air ticket and Airport taxes
- Pre or post cruise accommodation unless mentioned as included
- Excursions other than those mentioned as included
- Gratuities to drivers, guides, hotel staff and ship staff
- Expenses of a personal nature in hotels and aboard ship (bar, laundry, phone, e-mail, etc.)
- Any items not specifically mentioned as being included.
How to Book
The completion and return of the booking form is mandatory to the acceptance of reservation. We advise that you book as far ahead as possible. To initiate your reservation, please complete the Booking Form which must be signed and returned to Adventure Associates along with the applicable Deposit. Reservations are established only when you receive written confirmation and acceptance of the Booking Form and deposit payment. Ticketing and joining instructions are normally issued two weeks prior to departure.
| Deposit required: | 25% of cruise cost per person |
|---|---|
| Balance due: | 95 days prior to departure |
| If booking within 95 days of departure: | full payment must be made |
Cancellations and refunds
Written instructions only will be accepted by Adventure Associates to cancel a reservation. Cancellation charges are subject to regulations of airlines, cruise companies, coach and tour operators, hotels (where applicable) and any other principals involved. If it is necessary to cancel your arrangements, the following non-refundable provisions will apply.
| More than 95 days prior to departure | $500 per person |
|---|---|
| Between 94-30 days prior to departure | 50% of tour cost per person |
| Within 29 days prior to departure | No Refund |
Once a cruise has departed there will be no refund for any unused portion of the trip. Rates and itineraries are subject to change without notice. Children, charter and group prices available on request.





