Name: Egypt & Jordan Discovered By Nile Cruise (5 & 4 Star Hotels)
Brand: Travel Talk
SKU: EJD3
Price: 2474 USD
Availability: LimitedAvailability
Rating: 4.9 (119 reviews)

Overview

What's this trip about?

Discover the amazing wonders of Egypt and Jordan in class and comfort. Face the breath-taking Pyramids, greet the Sphinx and uncover the jewels of the Nile on a 5-star Nile Cruiser. Recharge at the Red Sea paradise of Dahab before crossing into Jordan. Jump on a jeep safari in Wadi Rum and make your way to magical Petra. Stop over at the Dead Sea for a mud-bath and a unique swimming experience before discovering the bustling capital, Amman.

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path

Group sizeOperator does not provide

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

Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included

Start CityCairo

End CityAmman

Travel Themes

Activities

Culture

Trip includes

Accommodation : 5 & 4 star hotels and Nile Cruiser in Egypt, 4 & 3 star hotels and desert camp in Jordan Meals : 14 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners Transportation : A/C bus or mini-bus, Nile Cruiser, 4X4 Jeep in Wadi Rum, ferry from Egypt to Jordan Airport Transfer(s) : Arrival airport transfer on first day of the trip in Cairo. Tour Guiding : Services of experienced Eqyptologist guides and local tour leaders in Jordan Train ( Sleeper Cabin ) : Overnight train from Cairo to Aswan, and from Luxor to Cairo (Private 2 berth)

Itinerary

Day 1: Cairo

Welcome to Egypt! At the Cairo terminal keep your eyes peeled for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel. Freshen up and meet in the lobby around 6:00pm for an informal meeting with your guide and other tour members. Afterwards you have free time to start...

Day 2: Cairo City Tour, Overnight Sleeper Train

Set your alarms for 7.30am and fill up on plenty of breakfast before a big day exploring Egypt’s iconic Ancient Wonder of the World – the Pyramids and Sphinx! Follow your guide for a tour across the ancient site to learn about the 4,600-year-old wonders. After everyon...

Day 3: Aswan

Wake up in Aswan, ready to explore on a city tour with your local guide. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk for a look into the incredible building methods used to create the four-sided, hallmark monuments that are placed at the entrances of Egyptian temples. Take some time...

Day 4: Aswan, Nile Cruise

Wake up well rested after your first night on board the Nile Cruiser. Watch beautiful scenery pass you by and wave to the locals swimming and fishing on the riverbanks. Today we will visit Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. If you are feeling up to...

Day 5: Nile Cruise, Edfu, Luxor

Take it easy today as we continue our Cruise down the Nile River. Next stop will be Edfu, home to one of the largest and best-preserved temples in Egypt. Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, the temple was built over 180-years from 237 BC to 57 BC. Cruise to Luxor in th...

Day 6: Luxor

After a final breakfast onboard our 5-star Nile Cruiser, we’ll check out and later check in to our luxurious hotel in Luxor. After dark, we’ll visit Luxor Temple to explore the dimly-light temple and learn from your guide of the temple complexes ancient history, datin...

Day 7: Luxor, Overnight Sleeper Train

The West bank of the Nile River awaits you! Follow your guide to the Valley of the Kings, also known as the ‘City of the Dead’, home to fancy royal tombs carved into desert rocks and filled with treasures for the Pharaoh afterlife. Next up, the Temple of Queen Hatshep...

Day 8: Cairo City Tour

Wake up well rested as your overnight sleeper train pulls into Cairo!

The journey continues with one of the most important museums dedicated to the ancient world - Egyptian Museum of Cairo. Home to over 120,000 ancient Egyptian relics and antiquities, t...

Day 9: Cairo to Dahab via Sudr & Sharm El Sheikh Road

Following an early breakfast, head out to the Red Sea paradise of Dahab. Pack your swimsuit close and ready for a dip in the sea. You’ll get plenty of swimming, snorkeling, diving and sunbathing. The perfect way to relax after a week of cultural discovery.

Accommodation

Dahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star

Meals Included

Breakfast

Day 10: Dahab

Today our Dahab experience starts with an optional snorkeling trip to the famous Blue Hole. Here you can snorkel off the shore, swim along colourful fish and experience the beauty of the coral reefs. Dahab is renowned for being one of the best diving destinations in t...

Day 11: Dahab, Taba, Aqaba, Wadi Rum

Time for the second leg of your adventure. Depart early for Nuweiba, where we’ll hop onboard a local ferry as we cross into Jordan via Aqaba. On arrival in Jordan, we will make tracks for our campsite in Wadi Rum Desert. Enjoy free time to explore and relax in the aft...

Day 12: Wadi Rum, Petra

Kick off the day with an included Jeep safari through the incredibly vast and rocky landscapes of the desert. In the afternoon, say farewell to Wadi Rum as we head towards the Lost City of Petra! Recognised as one of the amazing 7 Wonders of the World, the city of Pet...

Day 13: Petra

Get your cameras ready for a full day exploring all the sights of Petra. Be sure to pack comfortable shoes as there will be plenty of walking today. Follow your guide as they lead you towards the inner city to the Paraoh’s Castle, Triumphal Arch, Amphitheatre, Siq, Tr...

Day 14: Petra, Shobak Castle, Dead Sea , Amman

Fill up on breakfast before a jam-packed day! First up we’ll visit the Shobak Castle, the first Crusader fortress in the territory of East Jordan (Oultrejourdain). Learn from your guide about the history of these ruins built in 1115. Then, hop back on board the coach ...

Day 15: Amman

Enjoy one final breakfast with the tour group and check out of the hotel, share final farewells with your new travel mates and start counting down the days until your next adventure with Travel Talk!

Meals Included

Breakfast

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