Pyramids to Petra (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 felucca cruising - Sail the River Nile on board a traditional felucca, visit islands and spend two nights sleeping under a blanket of stars (or upgrade to a 5 star Nile Cruise)
• 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, 2 lunches and 3 dinners
• 9 nights 4-5 star hotels, 1 night Wadi Rum deluxe desert camp, 2 nights aboard felucca (open deck). If booking our Nile Cruise Upgrade, 8 nights 4-5 star hotels and 3 nights Nile Cruiser (en suite cabin)
• 2 overnight trains from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin)
• Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 15. Departure transfers are offered on day 15 at 04:00, 07:00, 12:00 and 23:00 only.
• Touring - Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan and Luxor
• Touring - Amman, Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum, Umm ar-Rasas, Mt Nebo and Shobak
• Wadi Rum - 4x4 desert safari through the sand dunes
• Dead Sea - Free time to swim and detox
• Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology and a licensed Jordanian tour guide
• All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

NOT included in price

• International flight between Cairo and Amman is not included and needs to be booked separately by the traveller - refer to the Trip Notes, on day 10 for details
• 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 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.

Tour Variations

Pyramids to Petra with Cruise (15 Days)

Discover the best of Egypt and Jordan on an adventure that includes the phenomenal Pyramids of Giza, temples, tombs and Crusader castles. Cruise the River Nile, explore the Egyptian Museum, be enthralled by Petra and take in dramatic desert of Wadi Rum - ...

Next Departure: 02-May-2025
Starting at: USD 3,255.00

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