Name: Egypt and Jordan Family Holiday
Brand: Intrepid Travel
SKU: XEFJC
Price: 4515 USD
Availability: LimitedAvailability
Rating: 4.5 (4325 reviews)

Overview

Highlights

Explore ancient icons like the Pyramids, Sphinx and Valley of the Kings with you family, getting the behind the scenes info from expert local guides.
This tour offers so many chances to interact with the locals and experience a slice of contemporary Egyptian life, including dinner with a Nubian family in an Aswan village.
Camp in the middle of the desert in Wadi Rum under a blanket of stars – an unforgettable experience that your children won't forget!
See the light of the sunrise on the dunes of the Sahara during a breakfast cruise down the Nile on a traditional felucca.
Play gladiator in the ancient Roman city of Jerash, and re-enact more ancient epics in the crusader Kerak Castle
Take a dip like no other in the Dead Sea. The strange feeling of floating effortlessly in the salt-filled water (don’t be tempted to taste it!) of this unique ecosystem is something that will stay with you and your family for a long time

What's this trip about?

Uncover the ancient mysteries and modern marvels of Egypt and Jordan and see why these classic destination inspires millions of travellers each year. With an action-packed itinerary that is purpose built for families, this authentic experience blends all the must-see highlights with off-the-beaten-track activities and time to relax by the pool. So whether you're cruising the Nile in a felucca, sitting down to dinner with a Nubian family or watching the sun set on Wadi Rum, this enlightening family tour of Egypt and Jordan is sure to fill the photo album and keep you reminiscing around the dinner table for years to come.

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide

Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max

Age range65+, 50 - 64, 36 - 49, 18 - 35, 12 - 17, 6 - 11, 5 and under

Flights and transportN/A

Start CityCairo

End CityAmman - Dana Nature Reserve - Little Petra

Travel Themes

Family Friendly

Trip includes

Cairo - Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
Cairo - Egyptian Museum
Luxor - Temple of Karnak
Luxor - Valley of the Kings (entrance to 3 tombs)
Aswan - Philae Temple
Aswan - Nubian Village Visit and Dinner
Aswan - Felucca Sail
Jerash - Roman ruins
Alloun - Ajloun Reserve Walk
Dana - Village visit
Petra - Guided tour
Wadi Rum - 4WD jeep safari
Petra - Little Petra
Dead Sea - visit and swim

Itinerary

Day 1 Cairo

Salaam Aleikum! Welcome to Cairo, an intriguing mix of the modern and ancient. Your family adventure begins at a welcome meeting at 5 pm tonight at your hotel. With the formalities out of the way, head out for a meal with your leader and fellow travellers and get to k...

Day 2 Cairo / Overnight Train

Explore the amazing Pyramids of Giza which have stood tall for 4500 years, including the enigmatic Great Sphinx. Afterwards, head to the Egyptian Museum, home to one of the world's great collections of antiquities. Wander the treasure-filled halls of the museum and be...

Day 3 Luxor

Upon arrival in Luxor we head over to the Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious building in the world. Building began over 4000 years ago, and construction continued gradually until around BC 30. Enjoy a guided tour of this vast system of pylons, obelisks and c...

Day 4 Aswan

Embrace another early morning, cross the Nile and drive to the secluded Valley of the Kings. Sixty-three pharaohs were buried here as part of their journey to the afterlife. In the company of a local guide you will spend a few hours exploring some of the exquisitely d...

Day 5 Aswan

Today is free for you to explore Aswan, or the surrounding area, at your family’s preferred pace. You might want to visit the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel, located near the Sudan border. These two temples – one for Ramses II and another he dedicated to his wife Q...

Day 6 Aswan

This morning travel by water taxi to the Temple of Isis from Philae. Dedicated to the multifaceted Goddess of health, marriage and wisdom, this structure was rescued from the rising waters of the Nile in the 1960s and relocated to its current location on Agilkia Islan...

Day 7 Cairo

Rise and shine for a sunrise felucca ride along the Nile. Any residual grumpiness from being up so early is bound to fade away when you see the sunlight reflecting off the Saharan sand dunes. Enjoy breakfast on board, then return to your hotel for some free time. The ...

Day 8 Cairo to Amman

Today you will be picked up from your hotel in Cairo and transferred to the airport for your flight to Jordan. Ahlan Wa Sahlan! Welcome to Jordan. You will be meet upon arrival in Amman and transferred to your hotel, which is located in the centre of Amman on the edge...

Day 9 Amman - Jerash

This morning we take a delightful walk through the Ajloun Forest Reserve along the "Soap House Trail". We will hike through thick healthy woodland filled with oak, pistachio and oriental strawberry trees down to the Soap house, where local women follow the traditional...

Day 10 Amman - Madaba - Dana Village - Petra

This morning we start our journey towards Petra, taking the Desert Highway south. En route we stop at Madaba. The historical town of Madaba is famous for its Ottoman-style houses and beautiful Byzantine-era mosaics, including the famous 6th-century mosaic map of Jeru...

Day 11 Petra

Make your way to Petra, squeezing through the long stretch of stonewall that eventually spills out into the breath-taking ‘rose city’ – one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. Though the origins are mysterious, it’s thought this rock carved city was the ancient ca...

Day 12 Wadi Rum

This morning before we leave we will visit Little Petra, have tea with a local Bedouin family. We will then drive to Wadi Rum, which offers some of the most extraordinary desert scenery anywhere and recently starred in the film "The Martian" Wadi Rum is full of weird...

Day 13 Aqaba

Today you’ll drive from the desert to the coast (approximately 1 hour), for some fun, sun and relaxation. Aqaba is landlocked Jordan’s only town on the sea, and this Red Sea beach resort is yours to explore for the rest of the day. Just south of town, the warm and r...

Day 14 Dead Sea

Leaving Aqaba, travel along the King's Highway, a winding road that follows the contours of the rocky hills, occasionally passing nomadic shepherds as they tend their flocks in the few areas where there’s water. Descend lower and lower until you eventually arrive on t...

Day 15 Dead Sea

After breakfast, this amazing adventure through Jordan comes to an end at your resort in the Dead Sea. Amman's Queen Alia International Airport is approximately one hour's drive from the Dead Sea.

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Accommodation:

Hotel (11 nights),Overnight sleeper train (1 night) Desert Camp (1 night),Resort (1 night)

Flights & transport:

Overnight train,Private Minivan,Flight

Group size:

Small Group - 24 max

Maximum number of people in group:

16

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