WORLD HIGHLIGHTS 2009 PRIVATE JET
ITINERARY:
Your journey includes behind-the-scenes access, festive
celebrations, and delightful surprises unavailable to individual
travelers. Itinerary may vary, please call for latest details.
February 26 & 27, 2009
Depart U.S.A./London, UK
Depart on individual overnight commercial flights to London.
Meet fellow travelers, lecturers, and expedition leaders at a
festive welcome dinner at our hotel.
The Berkley, London
February 28 & March 1
Petra, Jordan
A special Arabian celebration welcomes you to this
2,000-year-old city. The following morning, wind through Petra’s
narrow passageway to experience the ancient power and glory of
tombs, temples, and treasury, hidden in deep canyons and
chiseled from the sheer sandstone cliffs. This breathtaking
“lost city” was known only to local Bedouins until its
rediscovery by a Swiss explorer in 1812.
Petra Mövenpick Hotel, Wadi Musa
For those who have visited Petra before, travel to the Dead Sea
to
discover the wondrous Greco-Roman city of Jerash, buried in sand
until
1925 and known as the Pompeii of the East for its extraordinary
state of
preservation. Explore its temples, forum, and theaters, then
overnight at
the deluxe Mövenpick Dead Sea Resort & Spa.
March 2 & 3
Jaipur, India
In Rajasthan’s exotic pink-stone capital of Jaipur, discover
the intricate mosaics, marble, and glittering chamber of mirrors
in the Amber Palace. Explore the Hawa Mahal – the palace of
winds – built in 1799 so ladies of the Mogul court could view
processions and public events. Also visit the City Palace and
Jai Singh’s observatory, a marvel of brick curves, slants,
circles, and pillars. Enjoy a special, private celebration
including entertainment by costumed musicians, dancers,
puppeteers, and artisans during a gala Rajasthani dinner.
Rambagh Palace Hotel, Jaipur
March 4 & 5
Taj Mahal, India & Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Emperor Shah Jahan built his architectural masterpiece in Agra,
capital of India’s Mogul empire, to commemorate his beloved
wife. En route to Dubai, touch down to explore the shimmering
white marble Taj Mahal, surrounded by gardens and glittering
pools. Originally a small fishing village, Dubai has grown into
a world city over the past 20 years. Explore its magnificent
mosque and traditional wind-tower houses, then travel deep into
the desert by four-wheel-drive vehicle. Sip champagne while
watching a demonstration of falconry, the traditional sport of
emirs. Dinner is served under the stars at a desert camp.
Madinat Jumeirah al Qasr, Dubai
March 6 & 7
Luxor, Egypt
Home to one of the world’s largest concentrations of
antiquities, Luxor stands on the site of ancient Thebes. In the
Valley of the Kings, visit the famous Tomb of Tutankhamen. The
immense temples of Karnak and Luxor were built more than 3,000
years ago and adorned with gold, silver, alabaster, and marble.
Visit the splendid complex at Karnak with its many separate
temples, shrines, columns and pylons, and discover Hypostyle
Hall, which boasted 134 magnificent columns, most of which are
intact. Sonesta St. George, Luxor
March 8 & 9
Marrakech, Morocco
Savor this Moroccan oasis of palm and olive groves, then
explore Marrakech’s vibrant medina with its winding streets,
colorful souks, and the magical Place Djemaa el Fna. On your
last evening, celebrate at a gala farewell dinner. La Mamounia,
Marrakech
March 10 & 11
Return to London/Depart for Home
We arrive in the afternoon and relax at our deluxe hotel.
The following morning, transfer to the airport for regularly
scheduled commercial flights homeward. The Berkley, London
World Heritage Sites
2009
UNESCO World Heritage Sites visited on World Highlights 2009
UNESCO World Heritage sites are places of extraordinary and
universal cultural and/or natural value that have been chosen
for special protection from damage and destruction. When a site
is selected by UNESCO's World Heritage Committee, it is
inscribed onto the official World Heritage Site List and
receives ongoing aid and technical support from the World
Heritage Fund.
MOROCCO
Medina of Marrakech
Inscribed: 1985
Founded in 1070 by the Almoravids, Marrakech remained a
political, economic and cultural center for a long period. Its
influence was felt throughout the western Muslim world, from
North Africa to Andalusia. It has several impressive monuments
dating from that period: the Koutoubia Mosque, the Kasbah, the
battlements, monumental doors, gardens, etc. Later architectural
jewels include the Bandiâ Palace, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the
Saadian Tombs, several great residences and Place Djemaa el Fna,
a veritable open-air theatre.
EGYPT
Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis
Inscribed: 1979
Thebes, the city of the god Amon, was the capital of Egypt
during the period of the Middle and New Kingdoms. With the
temples and palaces at Karnak and Luxor, and the necropolises of
the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, Thebes
(now called Luxor) is a striking testimony to Egyptian
civilization at its height.
INDIA
Taj Mahal
Inscribed: 1983
An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between
1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in
memory of his favourite wife, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of
Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired
masterpieces of the world's heritage.
JORDAN
Petra
Inscribed: 1985
Inhabited since prehistoric times, this Nabataean caravan
city was an important crossroads between Arabia, Egypt and
Syria-Phoenicia. Petra, half-built, half-carved in the rock
within a ring of mountains and riddled with passages and gorges,
is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world,
where ancient Eastern traditions blend with Hellenistic
architecture.
 London,
UK – Days 1 & 2
 Marrakech,
Morocco — Days 3 & 4
 Luxor,
Egypt — Days 5 & 6
 Dubai,
United Arab Emirates — Days 7 & 8
 Jaipur,
India — Days 9 & 10
 Taj
Mahal (Agra), India — Day 11
 Petra,
Jordan — Days 12
London,
UK — Days 13 & 14
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THE BEST OF THE BEST IN JUST TWO WEEKS.
There's only one way to see so much in just two weeks
̶ travel in luxury and security, discovering the wonders of the
world at every stop. From the mysterious sandstone city of Petra
to the desert metropolis of Dubai to the soul of Rajasthan in
Jaipur, you'll travel from highlight, amazed at the vibrancy and
variety of these classic destinations. The Taj Mahal, the Valley
of the kings, the ancient trading city of Marrakech ̶ the names
alone evoke wonder. Journey from Europe to the Middle East to
the Indian subcontinent to Africa aboard your private 757,
touching down to explore the world's most awe-inspiring sites.
Overview: World Highlights 2009
Marrakech • Luxor • Dubai • Jaipur & the Taj Mahal • Petra
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PRICES
From $38,950 Double
From $41,850 Single TRIP DATES
February 26 - March 11, 2009
Itinerary and prices are subject to change.
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ACCOMMODATIONS |
Hotels featured on World Highlights by Private Jet 2009
UNITED KINGDOM
The Berkeley, London
This glamorous boutique hotel is renowned for its world-class
dining, meticulous staff, and rooftop pool with a roof that
slides open on warm days. Each guest room has been individually
designed with silk fabrics and whimsical custom furnishings,
elaborate window treatments and paneled walls. Italian marble
baths and long list of modern amenities round out the luxury.
MOROCCO
Sofitel, Marrakech
Bridging the charm and romance of A Thousand and One Nights
with modern conveniences, the Sofitel welcomes each guest with a
glass of traditional mint tea in its Moorish lobby. Guest rooms
feature large marble combination baths and balconies overlooking
the luxurious pool, terraces, and the Atlas Mountains. Fitness
facilities also include a heated indoor pool, Turkish bath, and
clay tennis courts.
EGYPT
Sonesta St. George Hotel, Luxor
This stylish, seven-story hotel on the riverfront combines
marble, laser-cut hieroglyphics, royal cartouches and etched
images of Ramses and Tutankhamen in its common areas.
Recreation includes an elaborate pool and a luxurious spa with
gym, sauna and hammam (Arabic steam bath). Elegant, spacious
guest rooms have ornate molding, burnished paneling and thick
drapes.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Grosvenor House Resort, Dubai
Towering over the Dubai Marina, this stunning property
boasts innovative architecture. Its luxurious guest rooms
combine Arabian influence with contemporary design and the very
latest technology. Butlers are on call round the clock to attend
to guests’ needs.
A beautiful, serene spa is finished in dark woods and soothing
accents.
INDIA
The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur
This resort resembles a small Rajasthani fort, with stone
sculptures, walking paths and a lily pond around a Hindu temple.
Near the tile pool, terraces lead to stone elephant fountains
and lounge chairs sit beneath Rajasthani tents. Guest rooms
combine colonial and Rajasthani styling with high ceilings,
wooden canopy beds and breathtaking marble baths.
JORDAN
Mövenpick Hotel, Petra
Located a two-minute walk from the Petra entrance gate, the
Mövenpick blends Middle Eastern craftsmanship with Western
design in one of the country's most luxurious hotels. Notable
features include an excellent gym and hammam (Arabic steam
bath), opulent restaurant, well-stocked library and spacious,
contemporary guest rooms.
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