Essential Jordan & Egypt - 14 days
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- Petra - Explore this spectacular UNESCO-listed Nabataean city, one of the New7Wonders of the World
- 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
- Dead Sea - Bob around like a cork in the famously buoyant mineral-rich waters and smother yourself in Dead Sea mud
- Mt Nebo - Take in the incredible panoramic views across the Promised Land
- Karak - Roam around this imposing Crusader castle, perched dramatically on a hill top
- Amman - Visit the ancient hilltop citadel, the fascinating Archaeological Museum and the bustling souqs
- Madaba - Wander around this Christian market town, home to Jordan’s finest Byzantine mosaics
- Cairo - Marvel at the legendary Pyramids of Giza, explore the Necropolis of Saqqara and see King Tut's treasures at the Egyptian Museum
- Aswan - Visit romantic Philae Temple and sail to Elephantine Island onboard a traditional felucca
- Kom Ombo - Visit the Nile side Temple of Kom Ombo
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- Breakfast daily and 1 dinner
- 5 nights 3 star hotels in Jordan and 7 nights 3-4 star hotels in Egypt
- 1 night Wadi Rum Desert Camp
- Economy flight: Amman to Cairo
- Touring - Amman, Petra, Karak, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea, Mt Nebo, Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Luxor, Aswan and Kom Ombo
- 4x4 desert safari across the sand dunes of Wadi Rum
- Felucca excursion to Elephantine Island
- Excursion to the Dead Sea
- Escorted by a licensed Jordanian tour guide and an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology
- English speaking specialist guides at some local sights
- Airport arrival and departure transfers on day 1, day 7 and day 14
- All transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles
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Sunday. Upon arrival at Queen Alia International Airport you'll be met and transferred to our hotel in Amman. At 6pm this evening meet your guide and the rest of the group at a Welcome Meeting. If you are arriving after the meeting time your guide will catch up with you either tomorrow morning or in the evening.
Today is free to independently explore Jordan's capital and perhaps enjoy a stroll along Rainbow Street to experience modern Amman with its hip bars, rooftop restaurants, art studios and bookshops. Alternatively, join our optional excursion to see the spectacular 2000...
Amman - Karak - Petra. Our day starts with a guided tour of Amman, taking in the Citadel, which sits on the highest hill in Amman, and the National Archaeological Museum. From Amman we drive south to Petra, stopping en route to explore the crumbling remnants of the magnificent Crusader castle of Karak.
We spend today exploring the remarkable Rose City of Petra. Dating back to the 6th century BC, Petra was once the thriving capital of the Nabatean empire before being lost to the world for hundreds of years and rediscovered in the 1800s. Recently voted one of the New ...
Petra - Wadi Rum. Spend this morning enjoying some free time or revisit Petra on an optional hike. Entering via the Al Madras secret road, the route takes in views of The Treasury from above and visits the High Place of Sacrifice, which served as the venue for religio...
Wadi Rum - Dead Sea - Mt Nebo - Madaba. This morning, early risers can enjoy a spectacular sunrise over the desert. Then after breakfast we travel north from Wadi Rum to reach the Dead Sea. At over 400 metres below sea level, this is the lowest point on Earth and its ...
Amman - Cairo. Today marks the end of the Jordanian section of our tour and the beginning of our Egyptian Adventure. Time for your included transfer to Amman's Queen Ali Airport and your included flight to Egypt. Once at Cairo International Airport, you’ll be met by our team and transfer to our hotel.
This morning we travel to the Giza Plateau to see the only survivors of the Ancient Seven Wonders of the World. Built over 4,500 years ago, the Pyramids of Giza were designed to protect the mummies of pharaohs and the treasures they took with them to the afterlife. Of...
Cairo - Luxor. This morning we visit the famous Egyptian Museum, which is home to a mind boggling array of Egyptian relics and antiquities including the treasures of King Tutankhamun and his famous solid gold funerary mask. This afternoon we board our coach to trav...
Luxor - Aswan. We venture to Luxor’s West Bank this morning to explore the elaborate tombs of the Valley of the Kings. We’re greeted by the towering Colossi of Memnon, a pair of 18-metre high statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, before heading to the beautiful Temple of ...
Optional early morning excursion to Abu Simbel. Travelling south through the vast sandy desert we arrive at the site. Abu Simbel - the gargantuan rock-cut temple of King Ramses II, the Great Builder is possibly the most awe-inspiring temple of all ancient Egypt, with ...
Today we enjoy a relaxing sailing trip on the River Nile on board a traditional Egyptian felucca sailing boat. Sit back, relax and watch life along the riverbank as we sail to Elephantine Island. The rocks on Elephantine form the shape of an elephant's back and on the...
Kom Ombo - Luxor. We bid farewell to Aswan this morning and travel back to Luxor, stopping en route to visit the striking riverside temple of Kom Ombo, which is dedicated to the crocodile headed god Sobek. Arriving into Luxor opt to join our optional evening excurs...
Our final destination this morning is the vast temple of Karnak, where we enjoy a guided tour of this incredible religious complex. Dedicated to the Theban gods, this was an important pilgrimage site in Egypt and its oldest buildings date back over four millennia. ...
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- International flights and visas (see Trip Notes for further information about visas)
- Tip for your tour guides in Jordan and Egypt. We recommend you allow USD$5-7 per day, per traveller. Tipping your tour guides is an entirely personal gesture
- Entrance Fees: USD$220-240pp, paid in local currency
- Local payment - GBP£150pp (or USD equivalent)
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