Pleasant Holidays and its luxury sister brand, Journese, have added Egypt, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates to its portfolio for 2023 and 2024 as the company continues its expansion efforts in the Middle East and Africa.

Highlights of Egypt itineraries include visits to the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Sphinx and the temples of Karnak and Luxor as well as sailing on a traditional Egyptian felucca and discovering the Nubian culture and villages in Aswan.

In
Jordan, guests can explore the ruins of Amman and the ancient city of Petra as well as the country’s diverse terrain, from the Wadi Rum desert to the Dead Sea.

Travelers can also explore the Persian
Gulf and Gulf of Oman while visiting Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Guests can discover the region’s futuristic cities, man-made beaches,
and numerous museums and mosques, while also taking in the vast desert
landscapes and the Hajar Mountains.

Itineraries can be customized, and there are also suggested itineraries that travelers can choose from.

“Pleasant Holidays continues to expand globally in response to demand from travel advisors searching for more exotic international destinations for clients,” said Jack Richards, CEO and president of Pleasant Holidays. “Each year, thousands of Americans visit Egypt and Jordan to explore the ancient wonders and unique cultures of these mysterious destinations.”

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Hotel brands offered include Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt and InterContinental Hotels & Resorts. Destination management services are provided by Travco Egypt & Jordan.

Cruises on the Nile River are sold as minipackage itineraries through Travco, and there are three levels of service options and amenities available that travelers can choose from onboard the JAZ Regency and Steigenberger Legacy ships. Airfare from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo is available as an add-on.

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