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*View DetailsEgypt & Jordan Experience
The histories of Egypt and Jordan stretch back over the millennia, offering a rich and rewarding experience to inquisitive travellers. In Egypt, we visit all the major pharaonic sites in Cairo and along the Nile, take a four-night riverboat cruise, wander the back alleys of the capital’s medieval heart and climb Mount Sinai for a spectacular sunrise. Hydrofoil across the Red Sea to Jordan and usher in another realm of memorable experience – explore the sandstone landscapes of Wadi Rum, ride camels to a Bedouin desert camp and spend a night amongst the dunes. We also spend a whole day in the cooling canyons and intricately carved temples of Petra, before visiting the Crusader castle at Shobak and relaxing in the wooded, rocky nature reserve by Dana Village. The final few buoyant days of our adventure are spent swimming in the Dead Sea and exploring the remarkably well-preserved, 2000 year-old ruins of Jerash.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | (Sat) Arrive in Cairo and transfer to hotel. |
| 2 | Visit the Egyptian Museum, pyramids and Sphinx. Sleeper train to Luxor. |
| 3 | Arrive Luxor. Horse-drawn carriages to Karnak Temple. Board Nile cruise boat. |
| 4 | Visit Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. |
| 5-6 | Sail to Aswan. Visit Edfu and Komombo Temples. |
| 7 | Free day in Aswan. Optional visit to Abu Simbel. |
| 8 | Morning flight to Cairo. Visit medieval city. |
| 9-10 | Drive to the Sinai. Optional ascent of Mount Sinai. Hydrofoil to Aqaba. |
| 11-12 | Drive to Wadi Rum and ride camels at Bedouin camp. Explore Wadi Rum. Drive to Petra. |
| 13 | Full-day exploring Petra, with specialist guide. |
| 14 | Explore Crusader castle at Shobak. Orientation tour of Amman. |
| 15 | Drive to Jerash in the morning. Visit Dead Sea in the afternoon. |
| 16 | Tour ends in Amman after breakfast (Sun). |
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Past Travellers' Ratings & Comments
Carol - Australia, 31 Dec, 2011
The trip was an amazing experience - allowing for an insight into culture as well as all the archaeological sites. The small group approach made it possible to form some genuine friendships.
Mary - Australia, 24 Dec, 2011
Really appreciated the interest Hassaan showed in each person in our tour. He has great personal skills and was most informative about each place we visited.
Felt comfortable on my own and in a group in both Egypt and Jordon. Amazing that there was never a queue anywhere we went. Please conside travelling to either ot these countries, people are very welcoming.
At A Glance
Trip Length |
16 days |
Trip Code |
PGJX |
Activities |
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| Culture (Moderate) | |
Minimum Passengers |
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| 6 people | |
Maximum Passengers |
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| 15 people | |
Countries Visited |
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| Egypt, Jordan | |
Start City |
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| Cairo | |
End City |
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| Amman | |
