Egypt & Jordan with Greece by Land and Sea

25 days
From $401/day
$10,035
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Trip last updated: 1/1/2020
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule
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Overview

Highlights

    • Visit egypt's classic icons - the sphinx and king tut's tomb.
    • Discover the fascinating story behind the valley of the kings and its unusual burial tradition.
    • Spend four nights cruising down the nile river encounter nubian communities and relax on the sun deck and in the pool on our feature stay riverboat
    • Journey through the desert to a luxury camp. get to know your friendly bedouin hosts before spending a night under a staggeringly beautiful starry sky in our jordan feature stay
    • Enjoy a home cooked meal with a local egyptian family.
    • Itness the spectacular colours of santorini’s famous sunset bathe the caldera as you enjoy a picnic and glass of bubbles from onboard your state-of-the-art yacht.
    • Venture off the tourist trail with a stop in amorgos, where a striking 11th-century monastery built into a cliff offers breathtaking views of the aegean sea.
    • Tour the turkish ruins of ephesus and discover the fascinating relics that remain of this vibrant ancient city including the temple of artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

What's this trip about?

    Looking for a mix of historic sightseeing and a relaxing seaside holiday? Then this 25-day land and sea combination trip through Egypt, Jordan and Greece might be for you. Spend the first 16-days in Egypt and Jordan, exploring the iconic monuments of the ancient people – from the Pyramids to Petra. Then you’ll transfer to Athens where you’ll board your small ship and set off for 8-days of cruising around the Greek Cyclades. Relax in the sun and spend your days visiting secluded beaches, tasting local cuisine and fresh seafood and meeting the charming villagers along the way.
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeOperator does not provide
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityCairo
End CityAthens

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Day 1 Cairo

Arrive at Cairo International Airport and be transferred to your hotel. This is simply an arrival day, so you may arrive in Cairo at any time. Note that hotel rooms are generally only available after midday. The remainder of the day is free to explore the city, but an...

Day 2 Cairo – overnight train

This morning after breakfast drive out to Giza, home to perhaps the greatest iconic structures ever created by man – the Pyramids and the Sphinx. Instantly familiar yet retaining a mystique and power, getting up close to these incredible pharaonic tombs is captivating...

Day 3 Luxor

After an early breakfast on board, the train rolls into Luxor. It's a vibrant place with an excellent bazaar, situated close to some of ancient Egypt's most important and extraordinary sights. Travel to Karnak, one of the world's most celebrated temple complexes, buil...

Day 4 Valley of the Kings – Luxor – Nile Cruise

Rise early this morning and head into the Valley of the Kings. Buried under the arid hills here are over 60 tombs of pharaohs, many richly decorated with reliefs and paintings. Explore this sprawling and spectacular place where discoveries are still being made. Tutank...

Day 5 Nile Cruise

Morning finds you moored near Edfu, a beautifully preserved temple dedicated to Horus. Please see the special information below regarding visiting the temple.Continue travelling upriver, relaxing on the sundeck and taking in the surrounding sights – desert hills formi...

Day 6 Aswan

Explore Aswan today, Egypt's southernmost city. Its easygoing charm is due in no small part to its large Nubian population. Depending on your arrival time, you may visit the beautiful Temple of Isis (the Goddess of health, marriage and wisdom) that was rescued from th...

Day 7 Aswan

We depart early this morning to visit the iconic Abu Simbel by plane. With the four gargantuan statues of Ramses guarding the Great Temple, this is one of Egypt's most memorable sights. The rest of the day is free for you to make your own discoveries. A popular aftern...

Day 8 Cairo

After breakfast you will be transferred to Aswan airport for the short flight back to Cairo (approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes) where you will be met and taken to your hotel. Today you will dive into another layer of Egyptian history: medieval Cairo. Head to Khan al...

Day 9 Amman

This morning you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Amman. On arrival you will be met at the airport and taken to your hotel in Amman. Cosmopolitan and contemporary, yet steeped in biblical history, Amman has served as both the modern and ancient ca...

Day 10 Wadi Rum

After breakfast you will be drive from Amman to Wadi Rum (appx 4.5hour drive). After lunch in the small village of Rum and a browse around the excellent and informative visitor's centre, jump into rickety old but safe and reliable jeeps operated by the Bedouin Communi...

Day 11 Wadi Rum - Petra

After waking up in the unique surrounds of the Bedouin camp this morning, you will enjoy a walk around the area (the length of the walk will depend on how energetic you are feeling) before scaling one of the large dunes to enjoy sensational views of the surrounding ar...

Day 12 Petra

Petra is justifiably on most people’s list of ‘must-visit’ places. It is the jewel of Jordan, the lost city of the biblical Nabateans, an impressive series of tombs and dwellings hidden behind ornate facades carved directly into the rock. Dating back to the 6th centur...

Day 13 Petra - Dead Sea

After a very early start for those in the group who wish to visit Petra a second time, we drive to the ancient Crusader castle at Shobak, which was originally built to protect the eastern flank of the Latin Kingdom and its trade routes to the sea before it fell to Sal...

Day 14 Dead Sea - Madaba - Amman

After a relaxing morning spent at the Dead Sea; perhaps use the facilities of the hotel or of course no visit is complete without taking a dip like no other – the warm, highly saline waters make swimming difficult but bobbing on the water's surface is a unique pleasur...

Day 15 Amman

Today you will leave Amman for a short drive north (approximately 1 hour) to Jerash, once one of the grandest ancient Roman cities in the world. These are some of the best ruins Greco-Roman ruins around. Reaching its zenith as a favourite of the emperor Hadrian, it ha...

Day 16 Amman

Today is a free day for you, as the first part of your trip comes to an end and many of your fellow travellers will be departing from Amman along with your leader. There is so many things to do in Amman, you could head to the Old Town’s Roman Amphitheatre, find fine c...

Day 17 Amman - Athens

After breakfast, transfer to Amman Airport for an included flight bound for Athens. Please note that this flight will be unaccompanied; however, on arrival, you will be met at Athens Airport and transferred to your hotel. With a free afternoon, perhaps take a walk aro...

Day 18 Athens

This morning, check-out of the hotel and enjoy a guided city tour taking in the historic Plaka neighbourhood and the Acropolis. This afternoon transfer to the port where you will board the M/Y Harmony G at about 3 pm and set sail at around 4 pm. The first stop of your...

Day 19 Poliegos - Folegandros

Arrive in Poliegos. Meaning ‘many goats’ in Greek, the aptly named island is uninhabited apart from its large goat population, and is known for its untouched beaches, gorgeous rock formations and sea caves. Enjoy a swim in the clear Aegean Sea and a lunch barbecue on ...

Day 20 Ios - Santorini

Sail to los in the morning for a stop at Manganari Beach. Its remote location makes it a private paradise and an ideal spot for a relaxing morning swim. Enjoy a delicious onboard barbecue as you continue on to Santorini. In the afternoon, take a cable car from Thira O...

Day 21 Amorgos

Depart early for Amorgos, where you will spend half a day touring the island. This tour includes a visit to the Monastery of Hozoviotissa (Monastery of the Virgin Mary). Built precariously into the face of a cliff, the 11th-century monastery offers breathtaking views ...

Day 22 Kusadasi, Turkey - Samos, Greece

After an early morning customs clearance in Samos, continue to Kusadasi, a resort town on Turkey’s Aegean coast and the gateway to the ancient city of Ephesus. Tour this incredible archaeological site and learn about its varied history with a local guide. After a trad...

Day 23 Delos - Mykonos

In the morning, sail to the ancient World Heritage-listed site of Delos. The mythological birthplace of twin gods Apollo and Artemis, this tiny island is considered one of Greece’s most important archaeological sites. Explore these awesome ruins with the help of a loc...

Day 24 Mykonos

Today is a free day to acquaint yourself with the glitz and glamour of Mykonos. Its charming Old Town is a delightful maze of whitewashed houses and cobbled streets. Perhaps explore the chic boutiques that line the town’s photogenic walkways. Or you may opt to soak up the sun on one of the main beaches. Return to the ship for a captain’s dinner, then sail overnight to Athens.

Day 25 Athens

Enjoy a final breakfast with fellow travellers before disembarking in Athens between 8 and 9am.

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Phil

Nov 2019

hotels very poor location, Tour guides not professional

Both Cairo and Amman hotels in poor locations and rundown. 2 star places as bathrooms are very run down, hallways smelly. Guides not professional, Jordan guide was ...

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Eve

Aug 2015

It was an amazing experience

Completed an Classical Egypt & Jordan in March. The sites are just breath taking & Our tour Leaders are more then just leaders, full of passion & knowled...

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Tour Operator

Peregrine Adventures

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Details

Accommodation:

Hotel (11 nights),Small cruise ship (7 nights),Desert camp ( Feature Stay 1 night),Cruise ship (4 nights Feature Stay),Overnight sleeper train (1 night)

Flights & transport:

Small cruise ship,Private air con bus,Jeep,Riverboat,sleeper train

Group size:

Intimate group - 12 max

Maximum number of people in group:

40

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