Egypt & Jordan Uncovered (5 & 4 Star Hotels)

16 days
From $166/day
$2,659
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Trip last updated: 1/1/2020
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule
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Overview

What's this trip about?

    Prepare to witness one of the greatest cultures of the ancient world and its wonders. As you sail your felucca down the Nile there will be many more wonders to follow the beautiful Giza pyramids. Enjoy the stroll and make your way to Jordan. A fresh start but to a familiar culture. The amazing Petra awaits you before you jump in the Dead Sea.
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age range65+, 50 - 64, 36 - 49, 18 - 35, 12 - 17, 6 - 11, 5 and under
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityCairo
End CityAmman

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Activities

Trip includes

    • Accommodation : 5 & 4 star hotels in Egypt, 4 & 3 star hotels and desert camp in Jordan Meals : 15 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners Transportation : A/C coach or mini-bus, Felucca, 4X4 Jeep in Wadi Rum. 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)

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Itinerary

Day 1: Cairo

Welcome to Egypt! At the Cairo terminal keep your eyes open for the Travel Talk sign, we pick you up from the airport and take you to your hotel. Gather round in the hotel lobby at 6:00pm as we meet both the other tour members and the guide for an informal meeting. Af...

Day 2: Cairo, Alexandria, Cairo

Rise and shine, we are travelling back in time to the home of ancient knowledge. Depart for Alexandria, Egypt’s second largest city, and Get the chance to see the panoramic view of the Library of Alexandria. ( Please note that it is not possible to visit inside of the...

Day 3: 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 4: 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 5: Aswan, Felucca Cruise

Enjoy a free morning to explore Aswan and the banks of the Nile River at your own pace. If you are feeling up to it in the afternoon, join the optional trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Abu Simbel. It is a must-do for all keen historians! Then we will hop on bo...

Day 6: Felucca cruise on the Nile

Today is a chill-day sailing down the Nile, watching beautiful scenery and waving to the locals and fishermen. Whilst absorbing the stunning temples along the coast, sit back and enjoy the relaxing breeze. Have a dip in the Nile, play volleyball with the local kids an...

Day 7: Felucca cruise on the Nile, Edfu, Komombo, Luxor

Time to bid farewell to our lovely felucca as we hop back onboard the coach and drive north towards Kom Ombo. Visit the Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. Next stop will be Edfu, home to one of the largest and best-preserved temples in Egypt. Dedic...

Day 8: 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 9: 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, this plac...

Day 10: Cairo, Amman ( By Flight )

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Amman. In the afternoon, feel free to discover Amman on your own terms and compare the local Jordanian cuisine with Egypt!

Accommodation

Sulaf Luxury Hotel – 4 Star

Meals In...

Day 11: Amman, Ajlun, Jerash

Fill up on breakfast before a big day exploring. Follow your guide on an included city tour through Amman with included visits to the Citadel and Amphitheatre. Next up, make tracks towards Ajloun to visit the castle ruins and impressive ancient city of Jerash. Filled ...

Day 12: Amman, Wadi Rum

Today we will make tracks for our campsite in Wadi Rum Desert. Enjoy free time to explore and relax or join an optional camel trek through the otherworldly desert landscapes. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Jordanian dinner under the stars. Followed by music and d...

Day 13: 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, farewell 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 Petra is a...

Day 14: 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 15: Petra, Shobak Castle, Deadsea, 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 16: Amman

Enjoy a final breakfast with the tour group before bidding your farewells to new travel mates and checking out of the hotel. Time to start counting down the days until your next adventure with Travel Talk!

Meals Included

Breakfast

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Details

Group size:

Intimate group - 12 max

Maximum number of people in group:

40

Trip Excludes:

  • Any flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not stated in the itinerary
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Tips & gestures
  • Visa fees
  • Entrance fees to the sights and museums
  • Optional activities
  • Other services not stated in the itinerary

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