The histories of Egypt and Jordan stretch back over the millennia, offering a rich and rewarding experience to travellers. In Egypt we visit all the major pharaonic sites including the Great Pyramids and Sphinx, Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings and the splendid Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. The Egyptian Museum, a three-night Nile cruise and a day visiting medieval Cairo are additional highlights before we drive to Mount Sinai for a spectacular sunrise climb. A hydrofoil then takes us to Jordan where we explore the sandstone landscapes of Wadi Rum, ride camels to our Bedouin camp and spend a night amongst the dunes – a memorable experience. We also spend a whole day in the fascinating city of Petra, visit the Crusader castle at Shobak and relax in Dana Village. The final days of our adventure are spent frolicking in the Dead Sea and exploring the remarkably well-preserved Jerash – an antediluvian site dating from 70AD.
Itinerary
| Day 1 |
(Sat) Arrive in Cairo and transfer to hotel. |
| Day 2 |
Visit the Egyptian Museum, pyramids and Sphinx. Sleeper train to Luxor. |
| Day 3 |
Arrive Luxor. Horse-drawn carriages to Karnak Temple. |
| Day 4 |
Visit Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. Board Nile cruise boat. |
| Days 5-6 |
Sail to Aswan. Visit Edfu and Komombo temples. |
| Day 7 |
Free day in Aswan. Optional visit to Abu Simbel. Sleeper train to Cairo. |
| Day 8 |
Arrive Cairo. Visit Medieval City. |
| Days 9-10 |
Drive to the Sinai. Optional ascent of Mount Sinai. Hydrofoil to Aqaba. |
| Days 11-12 |
Drive to Wadi Rum and ride camels to Bedouin camp. Explore Wadi Rum. Drive to Petra.
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| Day 13 |
Full day exploring Petra, with guide. |
| Day 14 |
Explore Crusader castle at Shobak. Orientation tour of Amman.
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| Day 15 |
Drive to Jerash in the morning. Visit Dead Sea in the afternoon. |
| Day 16 |
Tour ends in Amman after breakfast (Sun). |