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A deep dive into the histories and mysteries of the Middle East
Discover the modern and ancient marvels of Egypt and Jordan on this 22-day journey to two of the Middle East's most fascinating countries. Beginning in Cairo, pass by the magnificent Pyramids of Giza, take a four-day cruise down the legendary Nile and learn about the battles fought in El Alamein. Fly to Jordan and discover the unique culture of the Bedouin in Wadi Rum, float in the salty Dead Sea and stand in awe in front of the elaborate Treasury of Petra. With premium accommodation, local leaders and a relaxed pace all as standard, you’ll be enjoying these masterpieces in all their prized glory.
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- PEEJC
- Physical rating
- Trip rating
- 1 review
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 12
Why you'll love this trip
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Take your time exploring Abu Simbel with an overnight stay, discovering this magnificent monument carved out of the mountainside at both day and night.
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Relax with four nights on a premium Nile riverboat, cruising slowly down the river past ancient temples, and gazing from the terrace bar and restaurant to local life unfolding on the riverbank.
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Discover traditional Nubian customs and lifestyle at a dinner experience on Elephantine Island, and in Cairo, enjoy an authentic meal in a local Egyptian family home.
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Journey through the desert to a premium Bedouin camp on a 4WD adventure and get to know the customs and cultures of this community spending the night under a starry sky.
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You never forget your first glimpse of The Treasury through narrow canyon walls in Petra. Spend a day taking in its majesty and mystery, and if your dates align, consider booking an unforgettable night experience.
Is this trip right for you?
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There are a lot of early morning starts on this itinerary so that we beat the heat and avoid the crowds by visiting sites early. These are often balanced out with free afternoons and evenings.
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Egypt and Jordan can get incredibly hot in the summer months of July and August. Regardless of the month, it does heat up quickly during the day and there will be some places you visit with little or no shade, so a hat will be necessary. By contrast, the weather can be quite cool in winter, particularly in the desert in the evenings, so we recommend you pack layers of clothing to deal with the varying temperatures.
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Some of the places you will visit involve walking on rocky and/or steep hillsides so comfortable, sturdy walking shoes are essential.
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Accommodation aboard the Nile riverboat is full board – breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. Drinks are offered from the bar area for an additional cost. An evening program is also available.
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In Wadi Rum, you will stay in permanent Bedouin style tents with modern ensuite bathroom facilities. Tents are complete with comfortable king-size or twin beds, a Bedouin sofa, mirrors, lamps, and all bedding.
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In 2021, Ramadan will take place from 12 April to 11 May. Travelling during this holy month can be a rewarding cultural experience. However, some regular services may not be available during the daytime, such as restaurants or coffee bars, and occasionally travel can be disrupted by events. Your leader will adjust the itinerary accordingly, but please consider your travel arrangements carefully before booking travel for this period.
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Itinerary
Accommodation
- Le Meridian Pyramids Hotel and Spa (1 night)
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Special Information
An airport arrival transfer is included. This transfer is only valid if arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-trip accommodation through Peregrine. Please provide your flight details at the time of booking, or at a minimum 15 days prior to travel. Once you have provided your details, a transfer representative will be booked to meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.
Optional Activities listed are suggestions for time spent in Cairo if arriving early or spending extra time in Cairo at the end of your tour.
Accommodation
- Le Meridian Pyramids Hotel and Spa (1 night)
Included Activities
- Cairo - Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
- Cairo - The Egyptian Museum headset
Optional Activities
- Cairo - The 2nd Pyramid of Khafre - Entry Fee - EGP100
- Cairo - The Great Pyramid of Cheops (entrance fee) - EGP400
- Cairo - Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids Tour (Min 2 customers)-Transfers/Entry-p/p - EGP700
- Cairo - Dinner Cruise (deluxe cruise Nile Maxim or similar) - EGP1200
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
The Great Pyramid of Khufu is occasionally closed to visitors without notice. There is an additional EGP 50 fee to take photos in the Egyptian Museum.The inside thoroughfares of the Pyramids of Giza are very small and very warm, so for those who suffer from claustrophobia, it is not recommended. Please note that you'll be required to walk around the pyramids complex. It can be very hot in the summer months, so be prepared for little shade and pack appropriate clothing, sun protection, and carry lots of water.
Accommodation
- Sheraton Al-Montazah Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
- Alexandria - Wadi El Natron monasteries
- Alexandria - Anba Bishoy Monastery
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
On occasion, it may not be possible to confirm a preferred hotel in Alexandria – the Sheraton Al-Montazah Hotel. For this reason, we have selected an alternative option – the Mediterranean Azur Hotel. If you would like to confirm in advance which hotel your departure will stay at, please contact a Peregrine booking agent 30 days prior to departure.Accommodation
- Sheraton Al-Montazah Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
- Alexandria - Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
- Alexandria - Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Steigenberger El Tahrir (1 night)
Included Activities
- El Alamein - War cemeteries and museum
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Nile Premium River Boat (Feature Stay 4 nights) (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Luxor - Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show (entrance fee) - EGP300
- Luxor - Luxor Museum (entrance fee) - EGP140
- Luxor - Luxor Temple (entrance fee) - EGP160
- Luxor - Sound and Light Show at Karnak Tour - Transfers/Entry/Guiding -p/p - EGP800
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Special Information
Your Peregrine Feature Stay on this Egypt trip is on board a premium Nile cruise boat, offering comfortable staterooms with five-star amenities such as a pool, gym, restaurants, health and wellness facilities and a panorama bar. Your boat has been carefully selected – it will be the ‘MS Nile Premium’ or of equal standard, depending on the departure. There are three meals per day included on board, and drinks are at your own expense.If you wish to confirm which exact boat is allocated for your departure, contact a Peregrine booking agent 30 days prior to departure. Please refer to the ‘Transport’ section of the Essential Trip Information for further details on your cruise.
Accommodation
- Nile Premium River Boat (1 night)
Included Activities
- Luxor - Valley of the Kings (entrance to 3 tombs)
- Luxor - Tomb of Tut Ankh Amun
Optional Activities
- Luxor - Valley of the Queens (entrance fee) - EGP100
- Luxor - West Bank; additional site (Min 2 customers)-Entry/Guiding-p/p - EGP300
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
u are able to purchase a photo ticket that will entitle you to take photos in any of the three tombs that you visit as part of your tour. The cost of the camera ticket is around EGP 300.Optional Activities mentioned today are for entry only or for organised tour programmes facilitated by your leader. In the past, we have found that this suits most of our travellers. If you prefer to do your own thing, transport to sites are available and your leader can assist with organising this.
It is possible to do a Valley of the Kings hot air balloon tour which your leader can reserve for you. Peregrine only uses providers that have been risk assessed. You will be picked up between 4.30 and 5 am from your hotel. Balloon capacity is a maximum of 25 people and cameras are prohibited in the basket (mobile phones are acceptable). This activity runs subject to weather conditions. Speak to a Peregrine booking agent for more details.
Accommodation
- Nile Premium River Boat (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
The only mode of transport to Edfu Temple is by locally managed horse and carriages. As a company committed to responsible travel, animal welfare is extremely important to us. Operators of this service have been found to be in breach of our animal welfare guidelines and, for this reason, we do not include this visit. In addition to animal welfare concerns, we have had a large amount of feedback suggesting that the visit itself is uncomfortable due to pushy vendors and suppliers at the site.Previously, some travellers have decided to walk to the temple. This takes approximately 30 minutes each way. Be aware the road is busy and there have been instances of travellers getting hassled by the carriage drivers. If you choose to walk, inform your leader before you depart and ensure you are carrying water, hat and sunscreen and have comfortable shoes.
While we recommend that you do not visit Edfu Temple, the decision is ultimately up to you. Edfu is an included port stop on your cruise.
Accommodation
- Nile Premium River Boat (1 night)
Included Activities
- Aswan - Sharia el Souk
Optional Activities
- Aswan - Sound & Light Show at Philae Temple -Entry Fee - EGP300
- Aswan -Sound & Light Show Philae Temple Tour (Min 2 customers) -Transfers/Entry/Guiding-p/p - EGP800
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Seti I Resort (1 night)
Included Activities
- Abu Simbel - Abu Simbel temples
- Abu Simbel - Abu Simbel Sound and Light Show (entrance fee)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Special Information
Due to limited accommodation options in Abu Simbel, you may stay at either Seti I Resort or Nefertari Hotel. Please check with your booking agent 30 days prior to departure if you would like to confirm which hotel your tour will be accommodated in.Accommodation
- Basma Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
- Aswan - Afternoon tea at the Old Cataract Hotel
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Basma Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
- Aswan - Elephantine Island
- Aswan - Felucca Ride incl sundowner (Peregrine moment)
Optional Activities
- Aswan - Nubian Museum (entrance fee) - EGP140
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Steigenberger El Tahrir (1 night)
Included Activities
- Cairo - Downtown Walking and Tasting Tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Steigenberger El Tahrir (1 night)
Included Activities
- Cairo - Khan al-Khalili Bazaar
- Cairo - Ibn Tulun Mosque
- Cairo - Gayer-Anderson Museum (entrance fee)
- Cairo - Home Cooked Meal (feature meal)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Sulaf Luxury Hotel Amman or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Your international flight from Cairo to Amman is included as part of your trip. Your Egypt Leader will advise of flight times and details and arrange your transfer to Cairo Airport. Our representative in Amman will meet you at the airport on arrival in Amman.As this is a combination trip, your group leader and the composition of your group will change at this location. There will be a group meeting to discuss the next stage of your itinerary and meet your new fellow travellers.
Accommodation
- Desert Nights Camp (Feature Stay) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Wadi Rum - Desert Jeep tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Special Information
In Wadi Rum, you will stay in permanent Bedouin-style tents with private bathrooms and hot water. Tents are furnished complete with comfortable king-size or twin beds, a sofa, mirrors, lamps, and premium bedding. All furniture is handmade. Electricity is provided in the guest tents in the evenings via solar power. Each tent has a private terrace with a fantastic view of the Wadi Rum Mountains – an ideal place to watch the stars at night.Please note that it is often difficult to secure our preferred camp in Wadi Rum. The alternative site is Memories Aicha Luxury Camp. If you would like to confirm in advance which camp is available for your tour, please check with your booking agent 30 days prior to departure.
Accommodation
- Petra Moon Hotel or similar (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Petra - Petra By Night - JOD17
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Special Information
Petra is a small and busy city with limited hotel options, so it is often difficult to secure a preferred hotel here. Alternative hotels in Petra may include Old Village Resort, P Quattro Relax or Hyatt Zaman. If you would like to confirm in advance which hotel is included on your tour, please check with a Peregrine booking agent 30 days prior to departure.Accommodation
- Petra Moon Hotel or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Special Information
The optional activity Petra by Night runs every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, beginning at 8.30 pm from Petra Visitor Centre and finishing back at the Visitor Centre around 10.30 pm. Please ensure you check your departure date if you are planning to book this activity as it is not available on all departures. This activity is suitable to book either tonight or yesterday evening.Accommodation
- Dead Sea Spa Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
- Petra - Petra second day visit (unguided)
- Shobak - Shobak Castle
- Dana - Ancient village visit
- Dead Sea - Visit Including Dinner
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Special Information
Please note that Kerak Castle is not included in your tour, as it is often very congested and busy. However, if there is sufficient interest among members of the group, your group leader can also arrange an optional visit to Kerak Castle today.Accommodation
- Sulaf Luxury Hotel Amman or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Madaba - St Georges Church
- Mt Nebo - Mt Nebo visit
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Sulaf Luxury Hotel Amman or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Jerash - Roman ruins
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
21 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 12 dinnersTransport
Private aircon, Bus, Riverboat, PlaneAccommodation
Riverboat (4 nights, Feature Stay) Le Meridian Pyramids Cairo (2 nights Feature Stay) Luxury Desert Camp (1 night Feature Stay Comfortable Hotels (14 nights)Included Activities
- Cairo - Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
- Cairo - The Egyptian Museum headset
- Alexandria - Wadi El Natron monasteries
- Alexandria - Anba Bishoy Monastery
- Alexandria - Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
- Alexandria - Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- El Alamein - War cemeteries and museum
- Luxor - Valley of the Kings (entrance to 3 tombs)
- Luxor - Tomb of Tut Ankh Amun
- Aswan - Sharia el Souk
- Abu Simbel - Abu Simbel temples
- Abu Simbel - Abu Simbel Sound and Light Show (entrance fee)
- Aswan - Afternoon tea at the Old Cataract Hotel
- Aswan - Elephantine Island
- Aswan - Felucca Ride incl sundowner (Peregrine moment)
- Cairo - Downtown Walking and Tasting Tour
- Cairo - Khan al-Khalili Bazaar
- Cairo - Ibn Tulun Mosque
- Cairo - Gayer-Anderson Museum (entrance fee)
- Cairo - Home Cooked Meal (feature meal)
- Wadi Rum - Desert Jeep tour
- Petra - Petra second day visit (unguided)
- Shobak - Shobak Castle
- Dana - Ancient village visit
- Dead Sea - Visit Including Dinner
- Madaba - St Georges Church
- Mt Nebo - Mt Nebo visit
- Jerash - Roman ruins
Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. This trip includes domestic and international flights as indicated on the trip map. The luggage allowance is 23kg for check in luggage and 7kg for carry on. While in Egypt, you can store excess luggage at the Cairo hotel.
4. Petra By Night is offered as an optional activity. This activity is currently scheduled to operate on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Please check your departure date if you are planning this activity as it is not available on all departures.

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