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The Variety Cruise Experience Enjoy a harmonious balance between traditional cruising and private yachting, along with an exciting voyage of discovery, unraveling the wonders of Classical Greece. Each day you will discover a new port of call, a hidden cove with crystal blue waters to cool you,

a glimpse of ancient history to amaze you, and rich cultural diversity to intrigue you.

Safety on the Harmony V The latest addition to the Variety Cruises fleet, the HARMONY V, is a 183 ½ foot-wide Mega-yacht launched in July 2009. The HARMONY V complies with EUROSOLAS safety regulations, ISPS (International Ships Port Safety Code) ISM, (International Safety Management), while its powerful engines, generators and state of the art twin stabilizers will allow for safe and comfortable cruising.

Life on Board The HARMONY V is a modern Mega-yacht with a sleek high-tech look very similar to the private yachts to be found in the famous ports of the world. Life on board will center around the Bar Lounge and Dining Room at the Main Deck and at the Sun Deck Bar where meals are served “al fresco” depending on the weather and the ship location. The classy dining room and the adjoining cozy bar lounge are surrounded by large windows providing beautiful views of the ports of call. It accommodates all guests in one single seating and provides a high standard of cuisine, always with some local flavour. The Sun Deck is the ideal place to bask under the sun, read a good book or just gaze at the scenery. The swimming platform on Harmony V stern will allow for easy access to the ship and for a wide range of sea related activities. Service on board is provided by your Captain, the Cruise Coordinator and your

experienced Marine and Hotel crew members. Service will be attentive or unobtrusive according to your requirements and priority is always given to the safety and comfort of passengers. Organized excursions are included.

The Cabins on Harmony V The 25 cabins of the HARMONY V are located on the Main deck (9 cabins) and on the Upper Deck (16 cabins). All cabins are premium and contemporary, decorated with soft colour furnishings. Cabins are comfortable and average size is 135 sq feet. All 16 cabins on the Upper Deck offer flexible bedding configuration, which can be set to offer either two twin beds or a double bed. The 9 cabins at the Main Deck consist of 6 double bedded cabins and of 3 twin bedded cabins (no flexible bedding arrangement). All cabins offer large windows and en suite bathrooms with shower and elegant Corian finishing on walls and floors. The cabins are equipped with flat screen TV sets, DVD players, music channels, mini fridges, hairdryers, individually controlled A/C and safe deposit boxes.

Variety CruisesHARMONY V

MOTORYACHT HARMONY VConstruction: Rebuilt entirely 2009 (Hull, Machinery and all interiors)Classification: American Bureau of ShippingFlag: GreekPower: 2 x 720 B.H.P. CaterpillarLength Overall: 55 m – 179 ftBeam: 8.20m – 27 ftDraft: 3 m – 9.8 ftSpeed: 11 knots Cruising/ 13 knots Max.Stabilizers: Twin stabilizersCabins: 25 cabinsPassengers: 49Crew: 18 members

CABIN FACILITIES & AMENITIES

n Cabins/ Passengers 25/49

n All cabins are located on the main deck and upper deck and feature large windows.

n Cabins with twin beds 17 (depending on configuration) Cabins with double beds 6 (depending on configuration) Cabins Triples 2 (depending on configuration) Bathroom with showers.

n Cabins with individually controlled A/C, piped music, TV (Satellite channels), telephone for internal use, mini safe, mini fridge, hairdryer, adapters (voltage: 220V)

SERVICES & FACILITIES�Internet�and�email�services�as�available�•��TV�/�Audiovisual�in�lounge�•� Sports� equipment� Kayak,� snorkeling� •� Special� meal� programs� ie:�Vegetarian,�diabetic�diet�(to�be�requested�in�advance)�•�Other�services�Cruise manager services on scheduled cruises sailings, optional excursions� (minimum� participation)� •� No� doctor� on� board� •� Credit�cards:��AMEX�/�VISA�/�MC�•�Limited�laundry�service�(No�dry�cleaning)

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Aegean Odyssey

Day 1 Mon, May 14 /2012 DepartureDeparture from Pearson International Airport for our overnight flight from Toronto to Athens. Air Canada / Lufthansa service.

Day 2 Tue, May 15/2012 Arrival AthensWelcome to Athens. The city with the most glorious history in the world and the enchanting capital of Greece. It is the city where democracy was born and the birthplace of civilization. Transfer to our downtown 5-star hotel for your 3 night stay. Time to relax and unpack before our Probus Club Welcome dinner inclusive of wine and beer. (Breakfast and dinner) Divani Palace or similar

Day 3 Wed, May 16/2012 AthensFollowing breakfast we begin our look at Athens from our coach. See the landmarks of the capital; Constitution

Square with the House of Parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Old Olympic Stadium, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Residence of the Greek President and more. Spend the rest of the morning at the Acropolos Museum, one of the finest in the world whose collections offer a great overview of the long Greek history and of the ancient civilizations you will come across during your trip. We take a break in the Plaka to enjoy your lunch. This afternoon we visit to the world renowned Acropolis, serving as a constant reminder that whatever trials and tribulations might have befallen the city, its status as the birthplace of Western civilization is beyond doubt. We see the architectural miracles of the Golden Age of Pericles and Pheidias: the Propylea, the Nike Temple, the Erechtheum and, above all, the Parthenon (Temple of Athena). Evening is free. (Breakfast and lunch)

Athens

15 days May 14 – 28, 2012 Including 8 day cruise on Harmony V – chartered cruise

Featuring AThenS • MARInA ZeA • DeloS • MykonoS • SAMoS • kuSADASI • ePheSuS • PATMoS • AMoRgoS • SAnToRInI • kyThnoS • RhoDeS Optional Extensions for Classical Greece coach tour

Aegean OdysseyDay 4 Thur, May 17/2012 AthensBreakfast and a free day in Athens. One of the most interesting areas of Athens is the Plaka, a fascinating place to explore, full of surprises tucked away in the labyrinthine streets that weave over the terrain. Enjoy a relaxing drink at the Hotel Grande Bretagne, headquarters for the Nazis during WW11 and site where a bombing attempt was made on Winston Churchill on Christmas Eve 1944. Visit the Church of Metamorphosis or the Church of Agios Eleftherios and perhaps the Museum of Greek Folk Art. We give you lots of free time for sightseeing or shopping today. (Breakfast)

Day 5 Fri, May 18/2012 Athens - Marina Zea Following breakfast and a leisurely morning, we transfer to our ship, the Harmony V. After you board, you’ll enjoy a Welcome Aboard cocktail. Your ship sets sail for Delos that evening, passing Cape Sounion in the distance, where the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon stand on a high promontory and are illuminated at night. Overnight at sea. With the included meal each day whether it is dinner or lunch, we have a beverage package that is inclusive of wine, soft drinks, juice or water. Please note that beer is not included. (Breakfast and dinner)

Day 6 Sat, May 19/2012 Delos (anchorage) - Mykonos, GreeceThe ship sails to the white and blue Cycladic islands. Enjoy our visit to tiny Delos, the mythical birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. On our guided tour, you’ll visit the archaeological ruins of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, unearthed here in the 19th century. Delos is a true open-air museum with many ancient monuments and buildings that are remarkably intact. Next, we sail to one of Mykonos beautiful bays for a nice swim stop and lunch, weather permitting. Beverage package included with lunch. Later in the afternoon we will sail into Mykonos to allow you to discover its brilliant white houses and stroll in the narrow streets. While exploring the town you can visit the archaeological or maritime museum, and don’t forget to visit a bakery that has been turning out bread in wood-fired ovens since the 15th century. We suggest ending your evening as the Mykonians do and enjoy a glass of ouzo and traditional “mezedes“appetizers or enjoy Mykonos world famous night life. (Breakfast and lunch)

Day 7 Sun, May 20/2012 Samos, GreeceAt daybreak we leave Mykonos to reach the island of Lipsi for a revitalizing swim stop and a barbeque on deck. Beverage package included with lunch. In the afternoon, we set sail for Samos. Overnight in Samos. (Breakfast and lunch)

Day 8 Mon, May 21/2012 Kusadasi, Turkey (Ephesus) - Patmos, GreeceToday our explorations of ancient civilizations continue with a tour to Ephesus, the greatest archaeological site in the Aegean region. As you tour this remarkably preserved Greek and Roman city, you may feel as if you’re about to encounter a toga-garbed resident, or hear a chariot clattering down the main avenue - the same avenue down which Cleopatra and Mark Anthony rode in procession more than 2,000 years ago! After� lunch,� free� time�at�Kusadasi’s�bustling�market�before�we sail for Patmos the tiny yet spectacular island featuring whitewashed houses with colourfully painted shutters and doors, stone-paved streets, and narrow alley. Overnight in Patmos. Beverage package included with dinner. (Breakfast and dinner)

Day 9 Tues, May 22/2012 Patmos- Amorgos, Greece Your Patmos excursion includes two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Grotto and Monastery of St. John and the historic center of the medieval town of Chora. After lunch we will set sail for the picturesque island of Amorgos which we reach in the evening. Overnight in Amorgos. Beverage package included with dinner. (Breakfast and dinner)

Day 10 Wed, May 23/2012 Santorini, GreeceIn the morning, we stop at Manganari Beach / Ios, one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece. Later at noon, we reach Santorini, formed by the half-submerged crescent of a volcanic caldera. You will go ashore and take a cable car to the town of Fira, a stunning cluster of white buildings atop a cliff. Here, you’ll enjoy a guided walking tour among Fira’s

Patmos

15 days May 14 – 28, 2012 Including 8 day cruise on Harmony V – chartered cruise

Created specifically for the Probus Club of Mississauga South

Mykonos

narrow, picturesque streets. You’ll also visit the Prehistoric Museum, which houses fascinating artifacts from Akrotiri, a city buried in the eruption that created the caldera in 1600 B.C. In the evening there is time for a visit to Oia, famous for its sun set. Overnight in Santorini. Beverage package included with dinner. (Breakfast & dinner)

Day 11 Thur, May 24/2012 Kythnos - Marina Zea, AthensIn�the�morning�we�will�arrive�in�Kythnos�Island�where�you�will�enjoy�a�swim�in�Kolones�Bay.� In�the�afternoon�we�sail�for Marina Zea where we will arrive in the late afternoon. (Breakfast and lunch) Beverage package included with lunch. Overnight in port.

Day 12 Fri, May 25/2012 Marina Zea to RhodesAfter breakfast, it is time for you to bid farewell to the Harmony V as we disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight to Rhodes. We spend the next three nights at the Rodos Park Suite and Spa, a member of the small Luxury Hotels of the World. If you want a small, very friendly Hotel to relax to and be pampered in, then this is the place for you. The staff here are just great - courteous, friendly and knowledgeable - nothing is too much trouble. The Hotel is perfectly situated for Rhodes Old Town and the Harbour/Marina area. Probus Club welcome dinner this evening. (Breakfast and dinner)

Day 13 Sat, May 26/2012 Rhodes / LindosRhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese islands

and one of the largest in the Aegean Sea. Because of their strategic and vulnerable position, these islands encountered an even greater catalogue of invasions and occupations that the rest of Greece. Rhodes town is divided to the new town and the old town from the big medieval wall. The beauty of Rhodes town is the old town with the medieval castles, houses and streets. Our touring today includes the port with its circular Market and the Cafes at the seafront, the Art Deco buildings of the Metropolis and the ancient city of Lindos. We return to Rhodes tonight for dinner. Lunch is included in old town and dinner on own tonight (Breakfast and Lunch)

Day 14 Sun, May 27/2012 RhodesStart with breakfast and then get a free day in Rhodes. First on your list should be to experience the Wellness Spa within the hotel. Relax around the lovely garden outdoor pool or enjoy a stroll is the park across the road. There are

guided walks along the twelve-meter-thick city walls on Sundays or just take in the old town’s sights and wander through the maze of narrow, vaulted side streets to relish the medieval aura. Probus Club Farewell dinner this evening with wine included. (Breakfast and farewell dinner)

Day 15 Mon, May 28/2012 HomeAfter breakfast, you are transferred to the airport for your flight to Athens and onward to Toronto. Air Canada and Lufthansa service. (Breakfast)

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Rhodes

Price Per Person, CAD$, 2 To Room

C Deck Main Deck Double bedded cabins $6,179

B Deck Main Deck Double or twin bedded cabins $6,739

A Deck Upper Deck Double or twin bedded cabins $6,869

Single Supplement Land and Cruise: Cat C: add $1,749 Cat B: add $1,989 Cat A: add $2,059 Air Credit of $880 for those wishing to do their own airfare.

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INCLUDED IN THE TOUR COST• Round trip airfare with Air Canada/Lufthansa from Toronto to Athens plus round trip airfare from Athens to Rhodes• Round trip transfers from your home to the airport (within area of gTA) • Meals in flight, entertainment and beverages included • All gratuities included on land and cruise itinerary • All transfers

• Port taxes on cruise

• Porterage at hotels

• Quiet Vox System if available

• Water on coaches

• 3 nights Athens, 5 star hotel inclusive of buffet breakfast daily

Athens city tour including Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum English speaking professional guide Deluxe motor coach for all transfers and touring Entrance fees to archaeological sites and museums as per itinerary Welcome dinner at Electra Palace with wine and beer • 7 night / 8 day cruise on the mega-yacht “Harmony V”

Breakfast and lunch or dinner daily on board Water supplied each day in cabins Regular mineral water, coffee and tea during the day Tours of Delos, Ephesus, Patmos and Santorini Beverage package with lunch or dinner (wine, soft drinks, juice or water) • 3 nights Rhodes, 5 star Rodos Park Suites inclusive of buffet breakfast daily

Welcome Dinner at Rodos Park Suites with wine and beer Farewell dinner with wine, beer, soft drinks and beer Full day sightseeing tour of Rhodes and Lindos

NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR COST • As the cruise is “half board” we have breakfast plus one other meal daily to allow passengers to enjoy the local cuisine on the islands therefore 8 lunches and 4 dinners are not included • Post tour for 3 night / 4 day Classical Greece coach tour. Itinerary and pricing on insert • Air taxes and fuel surcharges (Currently $360 for international flight and $80 for domestic flight)

• Optional insurance

Athens

DAY 1 Tuesday, Nov 6/2012 In Flight We gather at Pearson International Airport for our overnight flight to Cairo. Meals will be served in flight.

DAY 2 Wednesday, Nov 7/2012 Cairo (part 1) Egypt has been known as the cradle of civilization for centuries and a cradle for inspiration; the source of many people’s discoveries and experiences. A great story awaits you. We arrive today in Cairo, the capital of Egypt. With an insatiable appetite for space, the largest city on the African continent makes daily inroads into desert sands and farmlands. This is happening at such a rate that no one knows whether Cairo’s population has reached ten, fifteen or perhaps even twenty million. We spend this evening in a downtown, 5-star hotel. Grand Hyatt or similar. Very informal relaxed function this evening as welcome to Cairo. (Dinner)

DAY 3 Thursday, Nov 8/2012 Cairo (part 1) After breakfast, you will start your visit to the magnificent Great Pyramids of Giza, home to the mummies of three pharaohs - Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, and built about 4,600 years ago. Proceed to the Great Sphinx, a wondrous structure created from a single piece of stone forming the head of a pharaoh with the body of a lion. A little shopping time inserted here as we visit a Papyrus Factory store. Lunch included

today before continuing our visit to the Egyptian Museum, an unrivaled warehouse of Pharaonic treasures. Among the many exhibits are the fabulous artifacts recovered by archeologist Howard Carter from the tomb of Tutankhamen. We return to our hotel and have free time for dinner on your own. Perhaps catch the sun setting over the Nile, as the sky is fused with pink and orange. (Breakfast and lunch)

DAY 4 Friday Nov 9/2012 Cairo-Aswan / Embarkation Nile Cruise Early breakfast (buffet breakfast) and transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Arrive Aswan Airport where you will be met by your private coach and Tour Manager who will meet and transfer you to Nile Sonesta Nile Goddess or similar, this will be our home for the next three nights. (Option for flight to travel to Abu Simbel for a half day excursion – see below) Enroute you will visit the impressive High Dam and huge lake, which was built by President Nasser to control the flooding of the Nile. Embark on

your Nile Cruise boat. Lunch on board. We then continue to visit the Unfinished Obelisk and the Island of Philae where the Temple of Iris rises from the waters of Lake Nasser. This evening enjoy a “Felucca” ride, a traditional Nile sailing boat. Dinner and overnight on board in Aswan. (Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Kings & Pharaohs Tour

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20 days november 6 – 25, 2012 Including Harmony V – chartered cruise

CAIRo • 4 DAy nIle CRuISe • luxoR • AlexAnDRIA • hARMony V • SueZ CAnAl,

SueZ • huRghADA • ShARM el SheIkh • AQAbA • PeTRA • DeAD SeA • kARAk •

MounT neBo • JeRASh • AMMAn Optional Extensions to Abu Simbel & Israel

Cairo

Cairo

DAY 5 Saturday, Nov 10/2012 Nile Cruise Breakfast� on� board.� Sail� to� Kom� Ombo� and� visit� Kom� Ombo�Temple, an unusual double temple built during the Ptolemaic dynasty. These twin sanctuaries of crocodile-headed Haroeris, are uniquely set, side by side, in a single picturesque Ptolemic temple on a hill overlooking the Nile and offer beautiful murals and an unforgettable view of the river. Lunch on board, sail to Edfu. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

DAY 6 Sunday, Nov 11/2012 Nile Cruise Breakfast on board. Visit the Temple of Horus, the Falcon god, in Edfu. As a sun god Horus’ temple had a daily importance to the ancient Egyptians: this is reflected in the attention to detail in the design and construction found here. Sail to Luxor via Esna Lock. Lunch on board. Visit the East Bank of the Nile, Luxor Temple and Karnak�Temple�with�its�beautiful�temple�of�Amun-Re�and�Hypostyle�Hall, the largest Hall of any temple worldwide. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

DAY 7 Monday, Nov 12/2012 Disembarkation Nile Cruise / Luxor - Cairo (part 2) Early breakfast on board. Visit the West Bank of the Nile. The Valley of�Kings�and�Queens�where�sixty-four�of�Egypt’s�rulers�were�buried�in ornate tombs. After lunch you will continue the tour visiting the Temple�of�Queen�Hatshepsut�at�Dier�El�Bahari�and�the�Colossi�of�Memnon facing the Nile. Lunch before departing for the Luxor Airport and our flight to Cairo. Arrive Cairo airport where we once again meet our tour manager and deluxe coach and transfer to Grand Hyatt or similar for overnight. (Breakfast and lunch)

DAY 8 Tuesday, Nov 13/2012 Cairo (part 2) Cairo, “City of a thousand minarets”, is one of the most populated cities in the world. After breakfast (Buffet Breakfast ), you will start your tour visiting the Coptic Museum, Abu Serga Church, the Hanging Church which is built into the walls of the Water Gate of the Roman fortress. Lunch is included today. The most popular attraction in Cairo is the Citadel of Salah El Dien with a panoramic view of the city. This Citadel with its two great mosques was home to Egypt’s rulers for almost 700 years and within this complex, we see the Mohammed Ali Mosque, the symbol of Cairo. Free time in the commercial heart of the quarter, at Cairo’s most famous bazaar, the� colourful� medieval� bazaar� of� Khan� al-Khalili.� Gala� farewell�

Created specifically for the Probus Club of Mississauga SouthKings & Pharaohs Tour dinner this evening as we have an amazing outdoor experience dining under tents with the pyramids as our backdrop with the magnificent sound and light show. (Breakfast, lunch and farewell dinner)

DAY 9 Wednesday, Nov 14/2012 Cairo/Alexandria / Embarkation Beyond Cairo, the delta spreads out like a giant flower head segmented by branches and channels of the Nile. The delta plain is fertilized by tons of alluvial deposits from the river and is cultivated with such care that it looks like a vast kitchen garden. Cotton, rice, fruit, vegetables and flowers constitute the wealth of this region. Alexandra the Great founded the city of Alexandria and for several centuries, its lighthouse, the first ever in the world, cast its light over the Mediterranean Sea. Alexandria provided a refuge for one of the most famous passionate love affairs of all time, that of Anthony and Cleopatra. This afternoon we visit the Palace of El-Montazah,�the�Catacombs�of�Kom�El�Shokafa�and�the�Citadel�of�Qaitbey�before�boarding�our�five�star�mega-yacht,�the�Harmony�V. This evening we cruse along the northern shores of Egypt on the Mediterranean Sea. Beverage package is included with dinner each evening on the Harmony V. (Breakfast and dinner)

DAY 10 Thursday, Nov 15/2012 Port Said / Suez Canal Today we reach Port Said, founded as a working camp for those involved in building the Suez Canal. Originally, American’s very own statue of Liberty was to be placed not in New York but at Port Said. The Statue of Liberty was inspired by the huge statues at Abu Simbel. Auguste Bartholdi, the sculptor of the statue, designed the American Lady of Liberty as ‘Egypt carrying the light of Asia’. However,� the� Khedive� Ismail� decided� that� the� project� was� too�expensive, so the ‘Light of Asia’ was sent to the US instead, where she became the Statue of Liberty. Sit back and relax as we travel through barren desert, taking a short cut from the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and Asia, as we traverse the artificial sea-level waterway, the Suez Canal. Opened in November 1869, it allows water transportation between Europe and Asia without navigating around Africa. The northern terminus is Port Said and the southern terminus is Port Tawfik at the city of Suez where we spend the night at Movenpick Resort Petra. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

DAY 11 Friday, Nov 16/2012 Suez Some time this morning to walk around Suez, and following lunch we have a short excursion to St. Antony’s Monastery and its neighbour St. Paul’s that are the oldest monasteries in Egypt. Both are Coptic Christian monasteries and are hidden deep in the Red Sea Mountains, relying on springs for their water supply and both still observe rituals that have hardly changed in 16 centuries. St. Paul is said to have lived until the age of 113. We return to our ship this afternoon when we set sail for Hurghada. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

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Suez Canal

DAY 12 Saturday, Nov 17/2012 Hurghada We reach Hurghada about 11 am this morning. It seems a long time since Hurghada was nothing more than a small fishing village and modest shipyard ignored by the rest of the world, including the Egyptians. In fact, it is only in the last ten years that Hurghada has grown into a town of 35,000 inhabitants to become the most popular seaside resort in the country. Free time to explore on your own the many shops and the Red Sea for the balance of the day. Our yacht remains in the harbour this evening so you are free to enjoy some nightlife here this evening. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

DAY 13 Sunday, Nov 18/2012 Sharm El Sheikh We depart early morning to sail across the Red Sea to the seaside resort town of Sharm El Sheikh. The desert comes to an abrupt end at the Red Sea, where exquisite coral reefs provide a fine underwater playground for divers and snorkellers from around the world. The Red Sea has one of the highest amounts of marine life in all the tropical seas. The long beaches of fine sand make this a charming town. We have an excursion today to St. Catherine’s monastery, isolated and protected by the surrounding majestic mountains. The monastery is built around the Chapel of the Burning Bush which dates to the 4th Century A.D., and is said to be built on the site of the original burning bush – tradition holds that the bush is the very bush from which Moses spoke to God. The monastery lies at the foot of the mountain where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments and is one of the oldest Christian monasteries and smallest diocese in the world. We learn about St. Catherine and visit the Church of the Transfiguration here. Returned to our ship for dinner this evening and after sunset, you can tour the shops and cafes, which are open late in this port. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

DAY 14 Monday, Nov 19/2012 Taba / Aqaba Today we sail along the coast making a stop in Taba, whose exceptional geographical location between Africa and Asia and the head of the Gulf of Aqaba make it a favorite destination for Israelis. We reach Aqaba�early�evening.�Now�we�are�entering�the�Kingdom�of�Jordan-�a�land of dramatic beauty, from the stunning desert expanses of the Wadi Rum to the crystalline shores of the salt-laden Dead Sea. We spend the next two night moored in Aqaba. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

DAY 15 Tuesday, Nov 20/2012 Aqaba Our morning is free to explore Aqaba and enjoy their duty free shopping or the local old souq filled with souvenirs. Another option, the Royal Diving Centre, is located just south of Aqaba. With a private beach beside a superb reef, this is the best-run snorkeling and diving centre in Aqaba, offering equipment rentals, lessons, dives and diving tours. This afternoon we depart for the Wadi Rum, a series of valleys about 2 km wide and 130 km long. Dominating the central valley is the epic mountain of Jebel Rum. You can explore the Wadi Rum by foot, camel, horseback or jeep: we have chosen jeeps. Sitting under the stars tonight, we enjoy a dinner baked in the sand at a local Bedouin camp. Back to our deluxe accommodation on board the Harmony V to sleep! (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

DAY 16 Wednesday, Nov 21/2012 Disembarkation / Petra Say farewell to our crew and our mega yacht this morning as we disembark and head to the glittering Jewel in Jordan’s crown, the legendary rose city of Petra – voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Carved into sheer rock and displaying an array of magnificent reddish colours emerging together into a splendid masterpiece of Mother Nature. The access to Petra is through the

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Aqaba

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INCLUDED IN THE TOUR COST:

n Airfare with Air Canada/Lufthansa from Toronto to Cairo, Amman to Toronto n Domestic air from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairon Round trip transfers from your home to the airport (within area of GTA) n Meals in flight, entertainment and beverages included n All tours included in the above itinerary by deluxe motor coach n All gratuities included on land and cruise itinerary ($210 per person) n Visa for Egypt ($26) and visa for Jordan ($22) n Water on coaches and in cabins n All transfersn Porterage at hotels n Port taxes on cruise ($195) n 4 nights Cairo, 5 star hotel inclusive of buffet breakfast dailyVisit to Great Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo tour, Citadel of Salah El Dien, Farewell dinner at the pyramids with Sound and Light show, Touring in Alexandria including Palace of El Montazah and Bay of Qaitbey, Egyptologist Guide

n 3 night/4 day Nile cruise – deluxe standard, Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily on boardVisit to High Dam,Unfinished Obelisk and Island of Philae, Felucca ride, Kom Ombo and Kom Ombo Temple, Visit to Temple of Horus in Edfu, Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings and Queens, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

n 7 night/8 day cruise on the mega-yacht “Harmony V”, Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily Water supplied each day in cabins • Regular mineral water, coffee and tea during the day • Tours to St. Antony’s and St. Paul’s Monastery from Suez, St. Catherine’s Monastery from Sharm El Sheikh • Half day jeep tour to Wadi Rum with Dinner at Bedouin Camp • Beverage package with dinner (wine, soft drinks, juice or water)

n 4 nights / 5 days Jordan with 1 night Petra, 3 nights Dead Sea Resort- 5-starFull day Rose City of Petra including Treasury and dinner at Petra Kitchen for dinner • Visit to Karak, Madaba and Mount Nebo • Half-day tour of Jerash including Roman soldier show • Half-day tour of Amman including admission to Royal Automobile Museum • Farewell gala dinner at Dead Sea Resort

NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR COST:

n 2 lunches and 2 dinners

n Airport departure taxes international flight currently $435 and domestic flight currently $35

n Half day Abu Simbel Day Trip and 5 night / 6 day extension to Israel.

Siq, a winding fissure in the rock between 5 to 200 meters wide. Through this narrow gorge, the city’s grandeur emerges into view, revealing the awe-inspiring treasury cut into the surrounding cliffs. After stopping to rest, watch or ride camels, and take pictures at the treasury, there are still many spectacular ruins to see chiseled into the sandstone cliffs. Within the site, there are also two outstanding museums: Petra Archaeological Museum and the Nabataean Museum. We check in to our hotel with dinner� included� tonight� at�Petra’s�Kitchen,� a�unique�dining�experience�where we help to prepare the food. Those wishing to walk this evening can see the Siq and Treasury lit at night by over 1,800 candles. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

DAY 17 Thursday, Nov 22/2012 Dead Sea We�travel�north�today�to�visit�the�city�of�Karak.�Adorning�the�highest�point�in�Karak�is�a�huge�castle�that�is�the�star�attraction�of�an�area�whose�air�is�filled with glories of the past. On to Madaba to see the Church of the Virgin Mary with mosaics, which date as far back as 767 AD. Lunch included today. Next stop is the River Jordan, one of the three holiest Christian sites and is the place where John baptized Jesus. Our last stop today will be Mount Nebo where 3000 years ago, the prophet Moses stood atop Mount Nebo looking westward towards the Holy Land and reflected on God’s Promise. You can stand at exactly the same place where Moses stood, enjoying the beautiful vista of the Dead Sea, the West Bank and the Jordan River. On clear days, it is even possible to see Jerusalem and Bethlehem. We end our day at Jordan Valley Marriott Resort and Spa, on the Dead Sea located about 50 km from Amman and at 420 meters below sea level - one of the most unique and magical locations in the world. This evening enjoy one of the most remarkable sunsets from the Jordanian shores of the Dead Sea. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

DAY 18 Friday, Nov 23/2012 Dead Sea Today� we� visit� the� capital� of� the� Hashemite� Kingdom� of� Jordan,� the�Roman city of Jerash. Considered the most well preserved site of Roman architecture in the world outside of Italy, Jerash offers an unforgettable virtual trip into a world of extravagance that once existed, ages and ages ago. Here we see a performance including authentic Roman army marches and live chariot racing events staged at the Hippodrome of Jerash. This afternoon we journey into Amman, home to some of the grandest and unique modern-day mosques in the Middle East. We visit the Royal Automobile Museum located within the Al Hussein Gardens and�houses�the�automobile�collection�of�his�late�majesty�King�Hussein�bin�Talal. There are over 70 different automobiles and motorcycles displayed in front of pictures of the Hashemite family of Jordan. We return to our hotel for dinner. (Breakfast and dinner)

DAY 19 Saturday, Nov 24/2012 Dead Sea This is a free day to pack, relax, and enjoy the amenities of our Dead Sea resort hotel. With its oxygen-rich air, water composition (40% salt concentration), mineral black mud and hot springs, the Dead Sea is a haven from which visitors emerge relaxed and rejuvenated. Farewell gala dinner this evening before leaving for the airport. (Breakfast and farewell dinner)

DAY 20 Sunday, Nov 25/2012 Home Early morning flight back to Toronto.

Price Per Person, CAD$, 2 To Room

C Deck Main Deck Double bedded cabins $7,795

B Deck Main Deck Double or twin bedded cabins $8,305

A Deck Upper Deck Double or twin bedded cabins $8,425

Single Supplement Land and Cruise: Cat C: add $2,226 Cat B: add 2,476 Cat A: add $2,536 Air Credit of $1,075 for those wishing to do their own airfare.

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DEPOSIT AND CANCELLATION DETAILS

AEGEAN ODYSSEY TOUR

Deposit: •�Deposit�of�$500�per�person�plus�insurance�within�7�days�of�booking•�Second�deposit�of�$1000�per�person�by�September�9,�2011•�Final�Payment�due�by�January�9,�2012�

Cancellation charges: •�Between�date�of�booking�and�June�9,�2011�� $200�per�person•�Between�June�10,�2011�and�September�9,�2011�� $500�per�person•�Between�September�10,�2011�and�January�9,�2012��$1500�per�person•�Between�January�10�and�date�of�departure�� 100%�of�the�tour�cost

KINGS AND PHARAOHS TOUR

Deposit: •�Deposit�of�$500�per�person�plus�insurance�within�7�days�of�booking•�Second�deposit�of�$1000�per�person�by�March�5,�2012•�Final�Payment�due�by�July�9,�2012�

Cancellation charges: •�Between�date�of�booking�and�October�9,�2011�� $200�per�person•�Between�October�10,�2011�and�March�5,�2012�� $500�per�person•�Between�March�6,�2012�and�July�9,�2012�� $1500�per�person•�Between�July�10�and�date�of�departure�� 100%�of�the�tour�cost

Cancellation charges also apply to port charges, upgrades and transfers. No refunds will be made for unused services once travel arrangements have commenced.

Deviation fee: If you wish to alter your air arrangements and extend your stay, deviation fee of $200 per person applies plus any additional charges for airfare.

Revisions: $50 handling fee per transaction for alterations and revisions after initial confirmation. Spelling corrections to client’s names after tickets have been issued will be subject to airline change fees. When booking, names must be as per your passport.

Passport: You require a valid passport to travel on these tours. It must be valid for six months after your departure date from the last destination in Greece or Jordan.

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