Egypt & Jordan Discovery - 14 days
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Overview
Highlights
- Petra - Discover the spectacular UNESCO-listed Nabataean city, which is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
- 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
- Amman - Explore the ancient hilltop citadel, the fascinating Archaeological Museum and the bustling souqs
- Nile cruising - Cruise from Aswan to Luxor, spending 3 nights on board a 5 star Nile cruiser
- Kom Ombo - Visit the Nile side Temple of Kom Ombo
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Trip includes
- Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 6 dinners
- 4 nights 4-5 star hotels in Egypt, 5 nights 4 star hotels in Jordan, 1 night deluxe desert camp in Wadi Rum and 3 nights aboard a 5 star Nile Cruiser (en suite cabin)
- 1 overnight train from Cairo to Aswan (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin)
- Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1, day 9 and day 14
- Touring - Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan, Luxor, Petra, Wadi Rum and Shobak
- Dead Sea - Free time to swim and detox
- Wadi Rum - 4x4 desert safari through the sand dunes
- 2 economy class flights - Luxor to Cairo and Cairo to Amman
- Escorted by Egyptian tour guide qualified in Egyptology, licensed Jordanian tour guide in Jordan
- All transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles
Itinerary
Welcome to Egypt. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport you'll be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or if arriving early, you can opt to pre book our optional private Backstreets of Cairo tour, which introduces you to the highlights of Egypt's bustling capital.
Your adventure begins at the Giza Plateau where you'll see the legendary Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx. Gaze in awe at Cheops (Khufu) - the largest of the three great pyramids. Constructed from over 2.5 million limestone blocks it is thought to have taken more than 20 y...
Cairo - Aswan. Take a guided tour of the vast new Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza this morning. In this incredible 490,000 sq.m complex you'll discover a mind-boggling array of relics and antiquities from almost every period of ancient Egyptian history. Get up close and...
Arrive into Aswan, where you will be welcomed by your new guide. Enjoy a leisurely boat trip to Agilika Island for a guided tour of the romantic Philae Temple - dedicated to the goddess Isis. Essential and perfumed oils in Egypt dates back to 2700BC, on return to Aswa...
Aswan – Abu Simbel (optional) - Nile cruise - Kom Ombo. Today there is an optional early morning flight excursion to Abu Simbel offered. Choose to either join a guided journey to Abu Simbel or opt for a [[self-guided exploration|131928]] by exploring the temples at yo...
Nile Cruise - Luxor. Relax, enjoy a swim in the pool and chill out in the sun on deck this morning. Let your troubles melt away as you cruise the River Nile to Luxor. Home of the legendary Valley of the Kings and Temple of Karnak, 4000 year-old Luxor is ancient Egypt ...
This morning we disembark and check into our 5 star Luxor hotel. In the afternoon, you will visit Karnak Temple, a spectacular religious complex built on a gigantic scale, where you get lost wandering around the stone papyrus columns. Later, there is an optional excur...
An early start allows you to avoid some of the fierce midday heat as you venture to the tomb strewn Valley of the Kings. This morning you'll visit the Colossi of Memnon - a massive pair of statues that stand silent against a historic backdrop. Then, explore the Valley...
Luxor - Cairo - Amman. Hotel check out and included onward departure transfer to Luxor Airport. Stopover in Cairo before boarding flight to Amman. Arrival Amman Airport and included transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or head out and explore the city.
Amman - Madaba - Mount Nebo - Umm ar Rasas - Petra. Today you will tour the citadel and Archaeological Museum of Amman before taking a walk through the bustling local souk to enjoy typical Jordanian street treats of falafel and hummus at the country’s most popular loc...
Walking through the mysterious mile-long Siq, the narrow gorge with towering sandstone walls, leads into the ancient capital city of the Nabatean trading empire. Explore the Khazneh (the temple of Indiana Jones fame), Theatre, Colonnaded Street and Museum. After lunch...
Petra - Wadi Rum. This morning offers the opportunity to return to Petra, visiting the High Place of Sacrifice and Wadi Farasa. A lunch stop at the Wadi Musa souk to pick up shawarma sandwiches or fruit and veggie snacks from the local produce souk before making the s...
Wadi Rum - Shobak – Wadi Mujib - Dead Sea. After breakfast at the campsite, you'll head north along the Desert Highway to visit Shobak Castle, which is perched dramatically on a hill top and was built by the Crusader king Baldwin I in 1115. After exploring the castle,...
Friday. Dead Sea - Amman Airport. Hotel check out and an included transfer to Amman's Queen Alia Airport to meet your onward flight.
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What's excluded
- International flights and visas (see Trip Notes for further information about visas)
- Tip for your tour guides in Egypt and Jordan. We recommend you allow USD$8 per day, per traveller. Tipping your tour guides is an entirely personal gesture
- Entrance Fees: USD$210-230pp, paid in local currency
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Not recommended for < 10yrs. Can allow from 5 yrs on short itineraries and if not mid-summer due to the heat.
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