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Highlights
Led by a qualified Egyptologist
Small group ensures personal service
Step back in time on a history tour
Multi-Day Trip
Perfect introduction for first-time visitors
Airport transfer
Overview
This is a wonderful 16 day tour that enables you to explore both Egypt and Jordan. We begin in bustling Cairo where we will take in all of the main historical sites, including the world renowned Egyptian Museum, Great Pyramid and the Giza Plateau. An overnight train takes us to Aswan to explore the beautiful and romantic temples of Philae and the impressive Aswan High Dam, leaving you time to also wander around the exciting souks and markets. There is an optional trip to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Abu Simbel to see the amazing temples built by Ramses II before your traditional felucca cruise takes you through the Nile Valley to Luxor. Here you will experience the incredible temples and world famous tombs of the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Medinat Habu, Queen Hatchepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. We then head to the Red Sea Riviera at Hurghada for a couple of days to relax before flying to Jordan to continue our sightseeing. In Jordan we'll drive down the scenic King's Highway, visiting Kerak crusader castle en-route to the world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site of Petra, a highlight of any tour!. After time to explore here we visit Little Petra, enjoy a jeep safari and overnight Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum, see the Red Sea again at Aqaba, and float in the unique salty waters of the Dead Sea before finishing our tour back in Amman. DAY 1 Arrive into Cairo. Transfer to hotel DAY 2 Cairo. Museum & Pyramids tour DAY 3 Arrive in Aswan. Tour of Philae Temple DAY 4 Aswan. Abu Simbel option. Start felucca cruise DAY 5 Nile felucca cruise DAY 6 Kom Ombo and Edfu Temple tours. Arrive in Luxor DAY 7 Luxor. East and West Bank tours DAY 8 Drive to Hurghada. Red Sea Riviera DAY 9 Hurghada. Free time DAY 10 Fly to Amman via Cairo DAY 11 King's Highway to Petra via Madaba and Kerak DAY 12 Full day in Petra DAY 13 Drive to Wadi Rum via Little Petra DAY 14 Wadi Rum to Aqaba DAY 15 Drive to the Dead Sea and Amman DAY 16 Amman. Departure transfer to the airport
Information
Includes:
All accommodation in 3-5 star hotels
Overnight sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan in private twin-berth cabins (flight upgrades available)
Internal flights from Hurghada to Amman via Cairo
All transport and transfers in AC vehicle with a local driver (except Bedouin jeep in Wadi Rum)
24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
Services of a specialist Egyptologist guide for all tours
Services of a local Egyptologist guide in Egypt
Services of professional guides and tour escort in Jordan
All camping equipment in Wadi Rum
Meals as indicated in the itinerary (14 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners)
Excludes:
Egypt visa fees (available on arrival for many nationalities)
Meals not indicated in the itinerary
Entrance fees in Egypt (approx 95 USD)
Drinks, snacks, and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
Hotel Gala Dinners (if charged by the hotels on 24 Dec and 31 Dec
Any other items not mentioned above
Gratuities
Additional Info:
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Adult pricing applies to all travellers
Minimum age is 12 years
Minimum numbers apply (2). There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
You MUST confirm and where necessary obtain any visa requirements prior to departure. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveller
You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveller
Meeting Point
Cairo airport
Departure Time:
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