Egypt & Jordan Discovery (Small Group Tours)

Highlights

• Petra - Discover the spectacular UNESCO-listed Nabataean city, which is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
• Cairo - Marvel at the legendary Pyramids of Giza, explore the Necropolis of Saqqara and see King Tut's treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum
• Wadi Rum - Explore this vast red desert with its rolling dunes and dramatic rock formations in a 4x4 and camp under a blanket of stars
• Luxor West Bank - Discover exquisite tombs at the Valley of the Kings, see the towering Colossi of Memnon and explore the beautiful Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
• The Dead Sea - Spend a night at the Dead Sea, float in the famously buoyant, mineral-rich waters and smother yourself in Dead Sea mud
• Luxor - Roam around the colossal Temple of Karnak and take an optional tour of the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple at night
• Aswan - Take a leisurely boat trip to Agilika Island to explore romantic Philae Temple and wander around the colourful souqs
• Amman - Explore the ancient hilltop citadel, the fascinating Archaeological Museum and the bustling souqs
• Nile cruising - Cruise from Aswan to Luxor, spending 3 nights on board a 5 star Nile cruiser
• Kom Ombo - Visit the Nile side Temple of Kom Ombo
• Umm ar-Rasas - Take in this ancient city which was once an important stop on the caravan route between east and west
• Mt Nebo - Visit one of the most sacred sites in Jordan with views across the Promised Land
• Madaba - See Jordan’s finest Byzantine mosaics at the Church of St George in this Christian market town
• Wadi Mujib - Trek the Siq Trail and go canyoning in the lowest nature reserve in the world (seasonal - included on departures Apr to Oct)
• Shobak - Visit Shobak Crusader Castle, perched dramatically on a hill top

Included in Price

• Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 6 dinners
• 4 nights 4-5 star hotels in Egypt, 5 nights 4 star hotels in Jordan, 1 night deluxe desert camp in Wadi Rum and 3 nights aboard a 5 star Nile Cruiser (en suite cabin)
• 1 overnight train from Cairo to Aswan (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin)
• Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1, day 9 and day 14
• Touring - Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan, Luxor, Petra, Wadi Rum and Shobak
• Dead Sea - Free time to swim and detox
• Wadi Rum - 4x4 desert safari through the sand dunes
• 2 economy class flights - Luxor to Cairo and Cairo to Amman
• Escorted by Egyptian tour guide qualified in Egyptology, licensed Jordanian tour guide in Jordan
• All transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

NOT included in price

• International flights and visas (see Trip Notes for further information about visas)
• Tip for your tour guides in Egypt and Jordan. We recommend you allow USD$8 per day, per traveller. Tipping your tour guides is an entirely personal gesture
• Entrance Fees: USD$210-230pp, paid in local currency

Travel Package

This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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