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Discover Egypt & Jordan
15 Days | Travel across the sands of time through Egypt and Jordan
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Start
Cairo, Egypt
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Finish
Madaba, Jordan
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Trip Code
XESPC
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - null
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Physical Rating
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Meals
14 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners
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Transport
Private Vehicle, Felucca, Jeep, Overnight sleeper train, Plane
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Accommodation
Hotel (9 nights), Desert camp (2 nights), Felucca (1 night), Overnight sleeper train (2 nights)
From £2,196(15 days)
Trip Informations
Myth, religion and wonder come together on this expedition across the timeless terrain of Egypt and Jordan. From the mysteries of the Sphinx to the sublime stone structures of Petra, discover ancient sites galore. Travel on a felucca down the mighty Nile, and spend a night with Bedouin locals amid the sand dunes of Wadi Rum – these are just some of the highlights that make this adventure across the sands of time truly memorable.
Why you’ll love this trip
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See the grand burial sites of the pharaohs in the valley of the Kings.
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Explore vibrant Cairo with its bustling markets and colourful streets.
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Experience Nubian hospitality with a home cooked meal.
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Experience the feeling of weightlessness as you float in the super salty Dead Sea.
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Spend the night trying to count the billions of stars or chat with the locals at our bedouin-style camp in Wadi Rum
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Check out the rock cut tombs and the remains of the ancient city of Petra.
Is this trip right for you?
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Before booking on this trip we recommend that you read the ‘Safety’ section of the Essential Trip Information regarding special safety considerations for Egypt trips.
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Travelling on a felucca is awesome, but it's not for everyone. You will be sharing a sleeping area with your fellow group members for the night and shared bathroom facility on board.
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The walk ways around the ruins can be uneven, dusty and rocky, bring comfortable walking shoes. In places like Petra which is a massive sight you can expect to be walking in the elements for most of the day.
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Some hotels in Egypt may not have lifts. Please be aware you may need to climb stairs with your luggage to reach your hotel room for the night.
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There is a lot of walking around the sights, most with out shade, especially in Petra and Wadi Rum, please bring comfortable shoes and a hat to make the most of your time at the sights.
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The weather can be quite extreme, from very hot in summer to cool in winter, please check the weather conditions for when you travel.
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Accommodation aboard the overnight train is in two-berth cabins which convert to bunk beds. All bedding is provided on board and western-style toilets are located in each carriage. Keep in mind general train cleanliness may not be to the same standards you are accustomed to.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Day 1 • Cairo
- DAY 2Day 2 • Cairo/Overnight Train
- DAY 3Day 3 • Aswan
- DAY 4Day 4 • Aswan
- DAY 5Day 5 • Nile Felucca
- DAY 6Day 6 • Luxor
- DAY 7Day 7 • Luxor/Overnight Train
- DAY 8Day 8 • Amman
- DAY 9Day 9 • Wadi Rum
- DAY 10Day 10 • Wadi Rum
- DAY 11Day 11 • Petra
- DAY 12Day 12 • Petra
- DAY 13Day 13 • Kerak - Dead Sea - Mt Nebo - Madaba
- DAY 14Day 14 • Jerash - Madaba
- DAY 15Day 15 • Madaba
Inclusions
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14 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners
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Private Vehicle, Felucca, Jeep, Overnight sleeper train, Plane
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Hotel (9 nights), Desert camp (2 nights), Felucca (1 night), Overnight sleeper train (2 nights)
festival Activities
circleCairo - Khan al-Khalili bazaar visit
circleCairo - Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
circleCairo - The Egyptian Museum
circleCairo - The Egyptian Museum headset
circleAswan - Nubian Village Visit and Dinner
circleNile - Felucca overnight sailing trip
circleLuxor - Karnak Temple (entrance fee)
circleLuxor - Animal Care in Egypt (The Tuuur Foundation Partner) Visit
circleLuxor - Colossi of Memnon
circleLuxor - Valley of the Kings (entrance to 3 tombs)
circleLuxor - Family visit & home-cooked lunch
circleWadi Rum - Bedouin Desert Camp
circleAqaba - Leader-lead Walking Tour
circleWadi Rum - Bonfire Talk with the Sheik
circleWadi Rum - Guided hike
circleWadi Rum - 4WD jeep safari
circlePetra - Leader-led tour of Petra
circlePetra - Two-Day Pass
circleKerak - Castle visit
circleMt Nebo - Site visit
circleDead Sea - Swimming opportunity
circleJerash - Roman ruins
circleMadaba - St Georges Church
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Important notes
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1. This trip starts in Cairo on Day 1 at 4 pm. This allows time after the welcome meeting to explore Khan al-Khalili bazaar.
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2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 2,7 (Sleeper Train), Day 5 (Nile Felucca) and Day 9,10 (Desert Camp) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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3. This trip has an international flight included, luggage restrictions of 23kg checked and 7kg cabin apply on this flight.
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4. This trip is a combination of 2 trips. Please review the Itinerary for details of when your fellow travellers and leader will change.
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