Amazing Egypt & Jordan (5 & 4 Star Hotels)

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Prepare to witness one of the greatest cultures of the ancient world and its wonders. As you sail your felucca down the Nile there will be many more wonders to follow the beautiful Giza pyramids. Enjoy the stroll and make your way to Jordan. A fresh start but to a familiar culture. The amazing Petra awaits you before you jump in the Dead Sea.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

What's this trip about?

    Prepare to witness one of the greatest cultures of the ancient world and its wonders. As you sail your felucca down the Nile there will be many more wonders to follow the beautiful Giza pyramids. Enjoy the stroll and make your way to Jordan. A fresh start but to a familiar culture. The amazing Petra awaits you before you jump in the Dead Sea.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 40 people
Age rangeUp to 65 years
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityCairo
End CityAmman

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Train & Rail Journeys

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Egypt
  • Jordan

Attractions

  • Alexandria
  • Amman
  • Aqaba
  • Aswan
  • Blue Hole
  • Cairo
  • Dead Sea
  • Luxor Temple
  • Petra
  • Pyramid of Giza
  • Shobak
  • Sphinx
  • Temple of Karnak
  • Valley of the Kings
  • Wadi Rum

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • Accommodation : 5 & 4 star hotels in Egypt, 4 & 3 star hotels and desert camp in Jordan Meals : 15 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners Transportation : A/C coach or mini-bus, Felucca, 4X4 Jeep in Wadi Rum, ferry between Egypt & Jordan Airport Transfer(s) : Arrival airport transfer on first day of the trip in Cairo. Tour Guiding : Services of experienced Eqyptologist guides and local tour leaders in Jordan Train ( Sleeper Cabin ) : Overnight train from Cairo to Aswan, and from Luxor to Cairo (Private 2 berth)

Itinerary

Day 1: Cairo

Welcome to Egypt! At the Cairo terminal keep your eyes open for the Travel Talk sign, we pick you up from the airport and take you to your hotel. Gather round in the hotel lobby at 6:00pm as we meet both the other tour members and the guide for an informal meeting. Af...

Day 2: Cairo, Alexandria, Cairo

Rise and shine, we are travelling back in time to the home of ancient knowledge. Depart for Alexandria, Egypt’s second largest city, and Get the chance to see the panoramic view of the Library of Alexandria. ( Please note that it is not possible to visit inside of the...

Day 3: Cairo City Tour, Overnight Sleeper Train

Set your alarms for 7.30am and fill up on plenty of breakfast before a big day exploring Egypt’s iconic Ancient Wonder of the World – the Pyramids and Sphinx! Follow your guide for a tour across the ancient site to learn about the 4,600-year-old wonders. After everyon...

Day 4: Aswan

Wake up in Aswan, ready to explore on a city tour with your local guide. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk for a look into the incredible building methods used to create the four-sided, hallmark monuments that are placed at the entrances of Egyptian temples. Take some time...

Day 5: Aswan, Felucca Cruise

Enjoy a free morning to explore Aswan and the banks of the Nile River at your own pace. If you are feeling up to it in the afternoon, join the optional trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Abu Simbel. It is a must-do for all keen historians! Then we will hop on bo...

Day 6: Felucca Cruise on the Nile

Today is a chill-day sailing down the Nile, watching beautiful scenery and waving to the locals and fishermen. Whilst absorbing the stunning temples along the coast, sit back and enjoy the relaxing breeze. Have a dip in the Nile, play volleyball with the local kids an...

Day 7: Felucca cruise on the Nile, Edfu, Komombo, Luxor

Time to bid farewell to our lovely felucca as we hop back onboard the coach and drive north towards Kom Ombo. Visit the Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. Next stop will be Edfu, home to one of the largest and best-preserved temples in Egypt. Dedic...

Day 8: Luxor, Overnight Sleeper Train

The West bank of the Nile River awaits you! Follow your guide to the Valley of the Kings, also known as the ‘City of the Dead’, home to fancy royal tombs carved into desert rocks and filled with treasures for the Pharaoh afterlife. Next up, the Temple of Queen Hatshep...

Day 9: Cairo City Tour

Wake up well rested as your overnight sleeper train pulls into Cairo!

The journey continues with one of the most important museums dedicated to the ancient world - Egyptian Museum of Cairo. Home to over 120,000 ancient Egyptian relics and antiquities, this plac...

Day 10: Cairo, Nuweiba, Dahab

Following an early breakfast, head out to the Red Sea paradise of Dahab. Pack your swimsuit close and ready for a dip in the sea. You’ll get plenty of swimming, snorkeling, diving and sunbathing. The perfect way to relax after a week of cultural discovery.

Day 11: Dahab

Today our Dahab experience starts with an optional snorkeling trip to the famous Blue Hole. Here you can snorkel off the shore, swim along colourful fish and experience the beauty of the coral reefs. Dahab is renowned for being one of the best diving destinations in t...

Day 12: Dahab, Taba, Aqaba, Wadi Rum

Time for the second leg of your adventure. Depart early for Nuweiba, where we’ll hop onboard a local ferry as we cross into Jordan via Aqaba. On arrival in Jordan, we will make tracks for our campsite in Wadi Rum Desert. Enjoy free time to explore and relax in the aft...

Day 13: Wadi Rum, Petra

Kick off the day with an included Jeep safari through the incredibly vast and rocky landscapes of the desert. In the afternoon, say farewell to Wadi Rum as we head towards the Lost City of Petra! Recognised as one of the amazing 7 Wonders of the World, the city of Pet...

Day 14: Petra

Get your cameras ready for a full day exploring all the sights of Petra. Be sure to pack comfortable shoes as there will be plenty of walking today. Follow your guide as they lead you towards the inner city to the Paraoh’s Castle, Triumphal Arch, Amphitheatre, Siq, Tr...

Day 15: Petra, Shobak Castle, Dead Sea , Amman

Fill up on breakfast before a jam-packed day! First up we’ll visit the Shobak Castle, the first Crusader fortress in the territory of East Jordan (Oultrejourdain). Learn from your guide about the history of these ruins built in 1115. Then, hop back on board the coach ...

Day 16: Amman

Enjoy one final breakfast with the tour group and check out of the hotel, share final farewells with your new travel mates and start counting down the days until your next adventure with Travel Talk!

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Last Updated: 4/15/2024
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