Wonders of the Middle East: An Exploration of Egypt & Jordan
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Highlights
- Walking is the best way to get to know a new place
- I’m energetic and enjoy a good physical challenge, so I’m always ready to spend the day on the move
- Whether it’s public transit, city streets or village cobblestones, I’m game
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Hotel check-in from 2:00 p.m.
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2:30 a.m. for earliest airport transfers; transfers continuing through the day depending on flight departure times. 10:00 a.m. hotel check-out. See your program’s “Getting There” information regarding transfers.
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