Jordan & Egypt Express

9 days
From $146/day
$1,316
From: 
$2,296
4.5/5 Excellent
5 reviews  
Trip last updated: 1/1/2020
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
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Overview

Highlights

    • Lay back and take an effortless float in the super salty waters of the Dead Sea after visiting Moses’ Promised Land at Mt Nebo. Everywhere you visit in Jordan has a story to tell.
    • Spend a whole day uncovering the majesty and mystery of Petra. Follow your local leader down the narrow path of the Siq for your first unforgettable glimpse of the hand-carved Treasury.
    • Jump in a jeep and experience the extraordinary desert scenery of Wadi Rum with your small group – a rugged lunar-like landscape of huge sandstone mountains and sandy plains.
    • Join Bedouin locals at a desert camp in Wadi Rum for a night of traditional hospitality, good food and starry skies. You’ll learn about the Bedouin way of life and fall asleep to the eerie silence of the desert.
    • Explore the incredible underwater world that lies just offshore at the Red Sea by snorkel and get into the laidback vibe of Dahab, full of seaside cafes and sheesha.
    • By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Animal Care in Egypt. Donations help them care for sick or injured working animals, like horses and donkeys, and help empower local communities with the knowledge and training to better care for their animals.

What's this trip about?

    Rock-hewn amphitheatres, desert dune bashing and reef exploring – this trip may be quick, but it packs in a lot of action. Take a nine-day trip through the best of Jordan and Egypt to discover the most epic of histories and striking of landscapes. Wander the ancient city of Petra, relax along the Gulf of Aqaba coastline, and finish up among the souqs and pyramids in Cairo. As you travel this land of courageous adventurers, mighty pharaohs and biblical prophets, be greeted by the legendary hospitality of local Bedouin people at your Wadi Rum desert camp and discover the underwater worlds that lie beneath the azure waters of the Red Sea.
Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range65+, 50 - 64, 36 - 49, 18 - 35, 12 - 17, 6 - 11
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityAmman
End CityCairo

Travel Themes

Activities

Trip includes

    • Petra - Guided tour (One day pass included)
    • Wadi Rum - 4WD jeep safari
    • Wadi Rum - Bedouin Desert Camp
    • Wadi Rum - Zarb Local Dinner
    • Aqaba - Visit

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Amman

Ahlan Wa Sahlan! Welcome to Jordan – cosmopolitan, contemporary and teeming with biblical history. Your trip begins with an important welcome meeting at 6 pm today, where you’ll meet your local leader and travel crew. If you do happen to arrive early, be sure to take ...

Day 2 Petra

This morning, travel by minibus to Mt Nebo. Mt Nebo is the place where the prophet Moses is supposedly buried and is said to have seen the 'Promised Land'. Explore this sanctuary, checking out the remarkable mosaics inside its fourth-century church. On a clear day, th...

Day 3 Petra

The jewel of Jordan, the lost city of the biblical Nabateans, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World – Petra is a magical hand-carved wonder. Today, you’ll have the chance to discover this sixth century BC masterpiece with your small group. Be dwarfed by the toweri...

Day 4 Wadi Rum

Follow in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia with a short drive to the extraordinary desert scenery of Wadi Rum – a rugged lunar-like landscape framed by huge sandstone mountains. Head on a half-day jeep safari, taking you through some sublime scenery and uncovering ...

Day 5 Nuweiba

This morning, leave Wadi Rum and make tracks for Aqaba. You’ll have some free time in Aqaba today, and have the option of day-use rooms to freshen up and store your luggage. Early in the evening, bid your Jordan local leader farewell and transfer to Aqaba port to boar...

Day 6 Dahab

It's a short drive to the laidback resort area of Dahab – your base for the next two nights. Dahab, meaning 'gold' in Arabic, has gone from a Bedouin fishing village to a popular tourist town, thanks to the excellent conditions for activities like diving, windsurfing ...

Day 7 Dahab

In the morning, why not strap on a mask and head to the Blue Hole for some snorkelling at one of the best diving spots in the world. The area gets its name from a submarine sinkhole about 94 metres deep, with an arch in the coral reef down at 54 metres – a challenge t...

Day 8 Cairo

Today you’ll be able to experience the contrast between seaside Dahab and the wonderfully chaotic, always colourful capital city of Cairo. Transfer to Sharm El Sheikh Airport and take the short flight to Cairo. Cairo is one of the great cities of antiquity and its his...

Day 9 Cairo

There are no activities planned for the final day and you are able to depart the accommodation at any time following check-out. While this trip doesn't include time to explore the sights of Cairo, it’s strongly recommended that you spend a few extra days to see more of what the city has to offer. If you would like to spend more time here, just speak to your booking agent.

Dates & Availability

Price from
$1,316
Price per day
$146

Jordan & Egypt Express Reviews & Ratings

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Tyron

Sep 2015

1. Absolutely wonderful tour leader who was

1. Absolutely wonderful tour leader who was knowledgable and kind 2. Itinerary was packed full of amazing experiences, no wasted time 3. Despite the constant movin...

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Michelle

Sep 2015

Jordan was absolutely incredible and I loved

Jordan was absolutely incredible and I loved it!

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KIM

Sep 2015

It was a once in a lifetime

It was a once in a lifetime experience

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Anthony

Sep 2015

The trip was excellent overall. A few

The trip was excellent overall. A few little downsides were just the cleanliness of the toilets we sometimes stopped at and some of the hotels had some things broken...

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Michael

Oct 2015

The trip was well organised and run.

The trip was well organised and run. It highlighted some of J...

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Details

Accommodation:

Hotel (7 nights),Desert camp (1 night)

Flights & transport:

Plane,Ferry,Minibus,Jeep

Group size:

Small Group - 24 max

Maximum number of people in group:

16

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