Egypt and Jordan Explorer

19 days
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$3,999
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Trip last updated: 1/1/2018
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
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Overview

Highlights

    • Marvel at ancient Egyptian archaeological sites and ruins
    • savour a traditional dinner in a local family's home
    • visit a G Adventures-supported library project
    • explore ancient Petra with a local expert
    • explore the desert on a thrilling jeep excursion

What's this trip about?

    There's something indefinitely alluring about the mysteries of ancient Egypt. From the ruins to the mummies to the mythology behind the pyramids, this is a trip that no archaeology or history buff should miss. This 19-day trip is packed full of highlights of not just Egypt but of Jordan, including visits to Petra, Kerak Castle, Sahara desert and the Dead Sea. With internal flights taken care of and comfortable accommodations awaiting you every night, you can sit back and focus on the ancient wonders hidden in the desert.
Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeOperator does not provide
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityCairo
End CityAmman

Travel Themes

Activities

Trip includes

    • Arrival transfer
    • All entrance fees to included sites
    • Guided tour of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
    • Tour the Alexandria Library
    • Catacombs and Pompey’s Pillar
    • Guided tour of the Egyptian Museum
    • Flights and guided visit to Abu Simbel
    • Felucca sail to a Nubian village with community walk and local dinner
    • 3-night Nile Cruise
    • Guided tours to Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples
    • Visit to the Colossi of Memnon
    • Guided tour of the Valley of the Kings
    • Hatshepsut and Karnak Temples
    • Visit a G Adventures-supported library and community education centre
    • Dinner in a local family's home
    • Guided tour of Jerash
    • Visit to the Dead Sea
    • Tour the Madaba mosaics
    • Visit Mount Nebo
    • Guided visit to Kerak Castle
    • Petra 2-day entrance and 1-day guided tour
    • Cooking demonstration and dinner in Wadi Musa township
    • Visit Little Petra
    • Wadi Rum desert 4x4 jeep excursion
    • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

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Itinerary

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Day 1 Cairo

If you arrive early there are plenty of things to see and do in this amazing city. Visit the Saladin Citadel of Cairo one of the most popular attractions in the city, or to really get a feel for the place, get lost in the bazaars and join the locals for a coffee in a local cafe. Included Activities: Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting Transport: Arrival Airport Transfer (1.00-1.50 hours)

Day 2 Cairo/Alexandria (1B)

We begin with one of the key highlights of any visit to Egypt, the Great Pyramids of Giza. While once located in remote desert, they now touch the suburbs of modern Cairo. Also visit the mysterious Sphinx, with its lion’s body and man’s face. In the afternoon we drive...

Day 3 Alexandria (1B)

We have plenty of time to explore all the incredible sites this ancient city has to offer. Founded by Alexander the Great around 331BC, Egypt's only Mediterranean city is characterized by a distinctly European atmosphere and a refreshing sea breeze. Don't miss the cha...

Day 4 Cairo (1B, 1D)

Head back to Cairo with a tour inside the monasteries of Wadi Natrun en route. Visit the Egyptian Museum with the option to see the mummy room before boarding our overnight sleeper train to Aswan. Additional Notes: Please note that you should be modestly dressed this ...

Day 5 Aswan (1B, 1D)

Aswan has a distinctively African feel to it. Small enough to walk around and graced with the most beautiful setting on the Nile, the pace of life is slow and relaxing. Late in the afternoon, board a local boat, known as a felucca, to take a trip along the Nile. Enjoy...

Day 6 Aswan (1B, 1L, 1D)

Early in the morning, fly to the famed temples of Abu Simbel for a guided tour. Later, board our river cruise ship for the night. Opt to visit the Aswan high dam. Included Activities: Abu Simbel Visit (Flight) 3-night Nile Cruise Transport: Plane (0.50 hour(s)) Plane (0.50 hour(s))

Day 7 Nile River Cruise (1B, 1L, 1D)

Following breakfast, we set sail. Before too long it is time for our first shore excursion, with a visit to Kom Ombo, a temple dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god. It still contains an ancient mummified crocodile. Included Activities: 3-night Nile Cruise Kom Ombo Temple Visit

Day 8 Kom Ombo/Luxor (1B, 1L, 1D)

Enjoy an excursion in Edfu, travelling by horse-drawn buggy to visit the very well preserved Temple of Horus. Additional Notes: Our boat will moor overnight just outside of Luxor this evening. Included Activities: 3-night Nile Cruise Edfu Temple Visit

Day 9 Valley of the Kings/Luxor (1B)

After checking in to our hotel, our day starts with a visit to the exciting ancient sites located on Luxor's West Bank and the famed Valley of the Kings. View key sites and opt to visit the the Tomb of Tutankhamun, whose treasures you saw at the Egyptian Museum. Addit...

Day 10 Luxor (1B, 1D)

Enjoy an excursion to the magnificent temple of Karnak, then use free time to explore the Luxor Temple or museums. In the evening, enjoy dinner in a local family's home. Included Activities: Karnak Temple Visit Transport: Private Vehicle

Day 11 Cairo (1B)

Upon arrival in Cairo, the choice is yours. Opt to visit the Khan El Khalili Bazaar, legendary for fine brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques, and more; or head out to Cairo's most ancient area, Coptic Cairo or perhaps relax by the hotel pool. A...

Day 12 Cairo/Amman (1B)

Today, new travellers may join you for the rest of your adventure. You are welcome to join them at a group meeting this evening, followed by an optional dinner. Transport: Plane (1.25 hour(s)) Private Vehicle

Day 13 Jerash/Dead Sea (1B, 1D)

After breakfast, set off on a half-day trip to Jerash, a fascinating place and one of the largest and most well-preserved Roman sites outside of Italy. Next, head to the Dead Sea. Afterwards, relax under an umbrella next to one of the freshwater swimming pools or enjo...

Day 14 Mt Nebo/Madaba/Karak/Wadi Musa (1B)

Depart early today for the long but very interesting drive by way of the King's Highway to Petra. The first stop is Mount Nebo, which is believed by many to be the site of Moses' death and has thus been a centre for pilgrimage since the earliest Christian times. Visit...

Day 15 Petra (1B)

Enjoy 2 full days to explore this wonderful site. After breakfast at the hotel, depart for a full-day tour of Petra. The guide will give a brief history of the city, which the Nabateans carved from the living rock of the surrounding mountains. The site is large, but group members can set their own pace depending on the weather and the interests of the group. Included Activities: Petra Guided Tour

Day 16 Wādī Mūsá (1B, 1D)

The morning is free to return and explore Petra at your own pace. In the evening, enjoy a cooking demonstration and a dinner of local specialties. Included Activities: Cooking Demonstration with Dinner

Day 17 Wadi Rum (1B, 1L, 1D)

After breakfast at the hotel, head to Al Beidha, also known as 'Little Petra'. This site is literally hidden away in a mountain and is a miniature version of Petra. It contains a number of notable tombs and offers a glimpse of Petra without the crowds. Later, drive to...

Day 18 Amman (1B, 1D)

In the morning, return to Amman by way of the Desert Highway. Head out together to enjoy a final dinner and celebrate the end of a wonderful journey. Transport: Private Vehicle (3.50 hour(s))

Day 19 Amman (1B)

Depart at any time. Additional Notes: Please note: check-out time from the hotel is normally mid-morning, but luggage storage facilities are available. Included Activities: Departure Day

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Accommodation:

Comfort hotels (13 nts), Nile cruise boat (3 nts), sleeper train (1 nt), desert lodge (1 nt). On this trip we will stay in comfortable local hotels. Rooms will be on a twin-share basis unless you have booked our My Own Room service. You can expect the rooms to have air-conditioning, private bathrooms and breakfast will be included daily. Some hotels may also have swimming pools and/or other recreational facilities. The overnight train is a modern air-conditioned sleeper train with twin-share bunk-bed compartments. There is no shower in the cabin, but each cabin does have a sink. The shared toilet is located at the end of each carriage. A basic airline-style tray meal for dinner and breakfast is included. Attendants can serve drinks in your compartment at extra cost and there is a bar car for socialising. Our Nile cruise boat is modern with many of the amenities of our comfortable hotels. Cabins are twin/double with air-conditioning and private bathrooms. Facilities on board include a large single-sitting restaurant, lounge with bar and sun deck with small pool. Often our cruise boats are referred to as "floating hotels" as the actual sailing distance covered is not great and Egyptian law requires that all boats dock overnight.

Flights & transport:

Private air-conditioned van, train, Nile cruise boat, plane, 4x4, walking. For the driving portions of this trip we will travel by air-conditioned private minivan for most of the journeys. En route to Wadi Rum and our desert camp we will travel in 4x4 vehicles.

Group size:

Small Group - 24 max

Maximum number of people in group:

15

Trip Excludes:

    Meals included:

    18 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 10 dinners

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