Name: Essential Jordan & Egypt (5 & 4 Star Hotels)
Brand: Travel Talk
SKU: JED1
Price: 2220 USD
Availability: LimitedAvailability
Rating: 4.7 (380 reviews)

Overview

What's this trip about?

Travel back to ancient era and marvel at some of the finest wonders of the world. Discover Amman's spectacular architecture and rich history before staying overnight in a desert camp in Wadi Rum. Visit the crown jewel of Jordan, the breath-taking city of Petra, and soak up the rich mineral waters in the Dead Sea. Pose with the Pyramids, walk the Valley of the Kings, and roam temples of Abu Simbel.

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path

Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max

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

Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included

Start CityAmman

End CityCairo

Travel Themes

Activities

Culture

Trip includes

Accommodation : 5 & 4 star hotels in Egypt, 4 & 3 star hotels and desert camp in Jordan Meals : 13 breakfasts, 1 Dinner Transportation : A/C coach or mini-bus, Felucca, 4X4 Jeep in Wadi Rum Airport Transfer(s) : Arrival and departure airport transfers on the entire trip. Tour Guiding : Services of experienced Eqyptologist guides and local tour leaders in Jordan Flight : Flights Amman-Cairo & Cairo-Aswan and Aswan-Cairo

Itinerary

Day 1: Amman

Welcome to Jordan! Keep your eyes peeled at Amman airport 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 exploring vibrant Amman or go out for an optional group dinner.

Day 2: Ajloun, Jerash, Amman

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 3: 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 4: 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 5: 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 6: 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 7: Amman, Cairo ( by flight)

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

Accommodation

Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star

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Day 8: Cairo City Tour

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. The journey c...

Day 9: Cairo - Flight to Aswan

We start the day with a flight to Aswan where we will have a city tour with our 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 tem...

Day 10: Aswan

At 04:45 in the morning, we depart for the optional trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Abu Simbel. It is a must-do for all keen historians! Enjoy a free afternoon to explore Aswan and the banks of the Nile River at your own pace.

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Day 11: Daily Felucca cruise on the Nile

Time to relax and enjoy the cool breeze of the Nile. Jump on-board a traditional Felucca sailboat, bound for the Elephantine and Kitchener Islands on the Nile. After our river excursion, the rest of the day is yours to wander around Aswan as you wish.

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Day 12: Edfu, Komombo, Luxor

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. Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, the temple w...

Day 13: Luxor, Flight to Cairo

Early in the morning take to the skies on an optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor.

Then 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 ...

Day 14: Cairo

Have your final breakfast on us and start bidding farewells to your travel mates. Check-out of the hotel in Cairo (11:00am) and catch the transfer to the airport at the end of your tour. Time to start counting days for your next adventure with Travel Talk!

Meals Included

Breakfast

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Price per day

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Group size:

Intimate group - 12 max

Maximum number of people in group:

40

Trip Excludes:

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