From bustling Cairo and the Pyramids to Luxor's awesome Karnak Temple, to picturesque Aswan and Abu Simbel, Egypt is a land of mystery.

Most itineraries include some time spent on a Nile cruise. On a small, yacht-like vessel, you travel relatively short distance (it's only 150 miles between Luxor and Aswan) and you are never out of sight of the banks of hte Nile. But that'ls just wehre you want to be, as your A&K Sun Boat provides a comfortable "home base" for exploration fo the fabled antiquities that line the water's edge.

Travel in Egypt often involves early-morning starts, designed to avoid crowds and the hottest midday hours. Yes, it can be hot, especially in June, July and August, but there is virtually no humidity and evening temperatures cool off dramatically.

Egypt is a moderate secular state, well used to hosting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. While you'll want to avoid revealing clothing, loose shorts and short-sleeved shirts are fine for both sexes on board your Nile cruise and while sightseeing.

During the religious fast period of Ramadan, restaurants may operate on reduced schedules, and stores and markets may close for a time around sunset.

Jordan has a legacy that encompasses man's first accomplishments. Amman boasts a Roman forum and amphitheatre, while Jerash dates from Greco-Roman times. In Petra, the buildings of this ancient rose-red city are carved from solid rock.

Although Jordon is filled with history, don't be fooled into thinking that the accommodations, infrastructure and political thought aren't modern.

For more information on any of the fabulous A&K Egypt Tours drop us a note or call Rex Travel at 800-777-7739