Adventure Associates
Monasteries of the Lonely Desert

Monasteries of the Lonely Desert

Dates and cost

Cairo to Amman

Monet - 13 days
18 to 31 December 2008
Monet - 13 days
22 December 2008 to 4 January 2009*
Monet - 13 days
1 to 14 January 2009
Monet - 13 days
5 to 18 January 2009*
Monet - 13 days
15 to 28 January 2009
Monet - 13 days
19 January to 1 February 2009*
Monet - 13 days
29 January to 11 February 2009
Monet - 13 days
2 to 15 February 2009*
Monet - 13 days
12 to 25 February 2009
Monet - 13 days
16 February to 1 March 2009*
Cabin typeCRUISE-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)
DUS$2,706US$3,512
CUS$3,791US$4,597
BUS$4,156US$4,962
AUS$4,831US$5,636
MasterUS$5,506US$6,312
JuniorUS$6,256US$7,062
FlowerUS$6,956US$7,762
C Single UseUS$5,403US$6,531
B Single UseUS$5,950US$7,078
Port ChargesUS$95

* Dates in bold are reverse itinerary - Amman to Cairo

Fuel surcharge applicable per person US$84

As covered in major newspaper headlines this past year, the price of oil has increased dramatically. In the same way, the price of marine fuel has recently reached historic highs. Fuel represents a significant portion of the operating costs of our cruises. The company has contingencies in place for unforeseen situations such as this, but what they face today is an extraordinary case. Please call us for any clarification or assistance that you may require. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during these extraordinary times.

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 departure50% of tour cost per person
Within 29 days prior to departureNo 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.

Boats
As these Classic Cruise ships have limited capacity, please contact us as soon as possible to request the cabin accommodation of your choice.
Petra
Cruise costs shown are per person, quoted in US Dollars and subject to change due to exchange rate variations and other factors. Please check current cost and availability at time of booking
Travel Doctor