Highlights
- Petra - Discover the spectacular UNESCO-listed Nabataean city, which is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
- Cairo - Marvel at the legendary Pyramids of Giza, explore the Necropolis of Saqqara and see King Tut's treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum
- Wadi Rum - Explore this vast red desert with its rolling dunes and dramatic rock formations in a 4x4 and camp under a blanket of stars
- Luxor West Bank - Discover exquisite tombs at the Valley of the Kings, see the towering Colossi of Memnon and explore the beautiful Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- The Dead Sea - Spend a night at the Dead Sea, float in the famously buoyant, mineral-rich waters and smother yourself in Dead Sea mud
- Luxor - Roam around the colossal Temple of Karnak and take an optional tour of the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple at night
- Aswan - Take a leisurely boat trip to Agilika Island to explore romantic Philae Temple and wander around the colourful souqs
- Amman - Explore the ancient hilltop citadel, the fascinating Archaeological Museum and the bustling souqs
- Nile cruising - Cruise from Aswan to Luxor, spending 3 nights on board a 5 star Nile cruiser
- Kom Ombo - Visit the Nile side Temple of Kom Ombo
- Umm ar-Rasas - Take in this ancient city which was once an important stop on the caravan route between east and west
- Mt Nebo - Visit one of the most sacred sites in Jordan with views across the Promised Land
- Madaba - See Jordan’s finest Byzantine mosaics at the Church of St George in this Christian market town
- Wadi Mujib - Trek the Siq Trail and go canyoning in the lowest nature reserve in the world (seasonal - included on departures Apr to Oct)
- Shobak - Visit Shobak Crusader Castle, perched dramatically on a hill top
What's this trip about?
Trip includes
- Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 6 dinners
- 4 nights 4-5 star hotels in Egypt, 5 nights 4 star hotels in Jordan, 1 night deluxe desert camp in Wadi Rum and 3 nights aboard a 5 star Nile Cruiser (en suite cabin)
- 1 overnight train from Cairo to Aswan (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin)
- Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1, day 9 and day 14
- Touring - Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan, Luxor, Petra, Wadi Rum and Shobak
- Dead Sea - Free time to swim and detox
- Wadi Rum - 4x4 desert safari through the sand dunes
- 2 economy class flights - Luxor to Cairo and Cairo to Amman
- Escorted by Egyptian tour guide qualified in Egyptology, licensed Jordanian tour guide in Jordan
- All transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles