Highlights
- Petra - Discover this spectacular UNESCO-listed Nabataean city, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
- Hurghada - Relax at the Red Sea, swim and opt to snorkel or scuba dive in the clear coastal waters
- 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
- Nile felucca sailing - Sail the River Nile on board a traditional felucca and spend two nights sleeping under a blanket of stars (or upgrade to a 5 star Nile Cruise)
- Kom Ombo - Visit the Nile side Temple of Kom Ombo
- Shobak - Visit Shobak Crusader Castle, perched dramatically on a hill top
What's this trip about?
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR TOUR: Uncover the wonders of Egypt and Jordan on this 16 day adventure. Pyramids, temples, vibrant markets, Nile felucca cruising, remarkable tombs at the Valley of the Kings, Nile felucca cruising and Red Sea relaxation. Topped off with Jordan’s stunning Rose City of Petra - voted one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, the red desert of Wadi Rum and the buoyant Dead Sea.
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeOperator does not provide
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityCairo
End CityAmman
Travel Themes
Activities
Trip includes
- Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 3 dinners
- 7 nights 4-5 star hotels in Egypt, 4 nights 4 star hotels in Jordan, 1 night deluxe desert camp in Wadi Rum, 2 nights felucca (open deck). If booking our Nile Cruise Upgrade, 6 nights 4-5 star hotels in Egypt and 3 nights Nile Cruiser (en suite cabin)
- 1 overnight train from Cairo to Aswan (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin)
- Airport arrival and departure transfers on day 1, day 10 and day 16. Transfers on day 16 are offered at 23:00 (day 15), 04:00, 07:00, 09:00, 12:00 and 16:00
- Touring - Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Hurghada, Petra, Wadi Rum and Shobak
- Coastal Hurghada, Red Sea stay - Swim, sun and sand
- Wadi Rum 4x4 desert safari
- 2 days of leisure at the Dead Sea
- Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology and a licensed Jordanian guide throughout Jordan
- All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air conditioned vehicles
