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Jordan & Egypt Uncovered
22 Days | Dive into ancient culture, hidden wonders and diverse landscapes in Jordan and Egypt
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22 days
Start
Amman, Jordan
Finish
Cairo, Egypt
Trip Code
EERCC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - null
Physical Rating
Meals
19 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners
Transport
Plane, Ferry, Minibus, Jeep, Overnight Sleeper train, Felucca, Bus
Accommodation
Hotel (17 nights), Desert Camp (1 nights), Beach Hut (1 night), Homestay (1 night) Overnight sleeper train (1 night), Felucca (1 night)
From £2,336(22 days)
Trip Informations
Take an epic adventure through Jordan and Egypt and see not one but two of the Seven Wonders of the World – now this is a trip for the bucket list! Wander the ancient city of Petra, relax along the Gulf of Aqaba coastline and be greeted by the legendary hospitality of local Bedouin people at a Wadi Rum desert camp. Discover the underwater worlds beneath the azure waters of the Red Sea, explore bustling Cairo and cruise along the Nile in a traditional felucca. Wander through Luxor, Alexandria and coastal Hurghada. Gaze at the grandeur of the pyramids, step back in time at magnificent tombs and chill out on deck while you watch rural Egyptian life pass you by along the Nile. If you want a trip packed with unforgettable experience, this one’s for you.
Why you’ll love this trip
Explore not one, but two of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World – spend a whole day traversing Petra’s Treasury in Jordan and then heads to fascinating Cairo to witness the Great Pyramids of Giza.
Join Bedouin locals at a desert camp in Wadi Rum for a night of traditional hospitality, good food and epic starry skies. You’ll learn about the Bedouin way of life and fall asleep in the eerie silence of the desert.
Bask in the unique atmosphere of Aswan and experience not only the warmth and charm of Nubian hospitality but also some delicious traditional cuisine at a local homestay.
Set sail on one of the world’s most iconic rivers with an included felucca trip down the Nile. Relax and soak up the landscapes as scenes of everyday Egyptian life pass you by.
Swim in the balmy Red Sea on a snorkelling adventure in Hurghada – sharing a tasty lunch aboard the yacht and looking out for clownfish, turtles and manta rays among the kaleidoscopic coral.
Is this trip right for you?
The desert camp in Wadi Rum and the Nile felucca cruise both feature basic accommodation in incredibly memorable settings. Accommodation aboard the overnight train is in two-berth cabins which convert to bunk beds. Please see the itinerary for more details on accommodation styles and facilities.
The walkways around ruins can be uneven, dusty and rocky, so be sure to bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes. At major sites such as the Pyramids of Giza, you can expect to be exposed to the elements at length, so be prepared with a hat, sunscreen and plenty of fluids.
Some hotels in Egypt may not have lifts, so on occasion you may need to climb stairs with your luggage to reach your room.
The temperatures in Egypt and Jordan can reach all extremes. Please familiarise yourself with the weather norms in the season you wish to travel.
The Aqaba–Nuweiba ferry travels across the Gulf of Aqaba. It can be rough, and is a long travel day, but is the easiest way to travel between the two destinations. Your leader in Jordan will assist you until you reach the Aqaba port and you will be greeted by your new leader once you've crossed the border in Egypt. If you do experience sea sickness, please take appropriate precautions for the journey. This journey can often be held up due to scheduling or weather conditions. Please see the Day 5 ‘Special Information’ section of the trip itinerary for more details.
Itinerary
Inclusions
Meals
19 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners
Transport
Plane, Ferry, Minibus, Jeep, Overnight Sleeper train, Felucca, Bus
Accommodation
Hotel (17 nights), Desert Camp (1 nights), Beach Hut (1 night), Homestay (1 night) Overnight sleeper train (1 night), Felucca (1 night)
Activities
Petra - Guided tour (One day pass included)
Wadi Rum - 4WD jeep safari
Wadi Rum - Bedouin Desert Camp
Wadi Rum - Zarb Local Dinner
Aqaba - Visit
Cairo - Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
Nile - Felucca overnight sailing trip
Luxor - Karnak Temple
Luxor - Valley of the Kings (entrance to 3 tombs)
Luxor - Hatshepsut Temple
Hurghada – Red Sea Snorkelling Adventure
Cairo - Khan al-Khalili bazaar visit
El Alamein - War Museum
Alexandria - Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Alexandria - Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Alexandria - Morsi Abu El Abbas Mosque
Optional activities
Amman - Citadel (entrance fee) - JOD3
Amman - Roman Theatre (entrance fee) - JOD2
Madaba - Al-Maghtas Bethany Baptism site (entrance fee) - JOD12
Jerash - Roman ruins - Entry Fee - JOD10
Amman - Jordan Archaeological Museum (entrance fee) - JOD3
Amman - King Abdullah I Mosque (entrance fee) - JOD2
Mt Nebo - Mt Nebo Visit - JOD2
Dead Sea - Dead Sea visit - JOD17
Kerak - Kerak Castle (entrance fee) - JOD2
Petra - Petra By Night - JOD17
Petra - Additional Petra day pass - JOD5
Dahab - Blue Hole snorkelling - USD35
Cairo - The Citadel (entrance fee) - EGP450
Cairo - Coptic Museum (entrance fee) - EGP230
Cairo - Islamic Art Museum (entrance fee) - EGP270
Cairo - The Great Pyramid of Cheops (entrance fee) - EGP900
Cairo - The 3rd Pyramid of Menkawre (entrance fee) - EGP220
Cairo - The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization & The Royal Mummy Room (entrance fee) - EGP500
Cairo - The Egyptian Museum - USD40
Cairo - Saqqara and Memphis Afternoon Tour (minimum 2 persons) (entrance, guide & transport) - USD109
Aswan - Sound & Light Show at Philae Temple - USD55
Aswan - Nubian Museum (entrance fee) - EGP300
Aswan - Tomb of the Nobles (entrance fee) - EGP150
Aswan - Philae Temple (entrance fee) - EGP450
Aswan - Monastery of St. Simeon (entrance fee) - EGP100
Aswan - Philae Temple Tour (minimum 2 persons) - USD35
Aswan - High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk Tour (minimum 2 persons) (entrance, guide & transport) - USD35
Aswan - Philae Temple Sound and Light Show (entrance fee) - USD40
Aswan - Philae Temple, High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk Tour - USD65
Aswan - Abu Simbel Tour (minimum 4 people) - USD110
Aswan - Nubian Village Visit and Dinner - USD20
Aswan - Abu Simbel by Air - subject to availability - from - USD450
Aswan - Kom Ombo Temple (entrance fee) - EGP360
Edfu - Edfu Temple (entrance fee) - EGP450
Luxor - Luxor Temple (entrance fee) - EGP400
Luxor - Luxor Museum (entrance fee) - EGP300
Luxor - Karnak Temple Sound & Light Show Tour - USD45
Luxor - Mummification Museum (entrance fee) - EGP200
Luxor - Tomb of Tutankhamun (entrance fee) - EGP500
Luxor - Dinner with a local family - USD20
Luxor - Hot Air Balloon over the Valley of the Kings - USD120
Luxor - Medinat Habu Temple (entrance fee) - EGP200
Luxor - Tomb of Queen Nefertari in the Valley of the Queens (entrance fee) - EGP2000
Luxor - Valley of the Queens (entrance fee) - EGP180
Cairo - Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids Tour - USD55
Cairo - Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids (entrance fee) - USD20
Alexandria - Qaitbay fortress (entrance fee) - EGP150
Alamein - Commonwealth Cemetery - Free
Alexandria - Alexandria National Museum (entrance fee) - EGP180
Alexandria - Roman Amphitheatre (entrance fee) - EGP150
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 4, Day 12 & 13 where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to an Tuuur booking agent for further information.
2. On Day 8 there is an included flight from Sharm El Sheihk to Cairo. The maximum check-in baggage allowance is 23 Kg per person plus seven kilograms in hand luggage.
3. The ferry to Nuweiba can be rough on occasions and those who suffer from seasickness may want to prepare themselves. Besides this the ferry is frequently delayed or even cancelled at the last minute, patience is required for this journey, you are likely not to arrive in Egypt until after midnight, please see Day 5 of the itinerary for more details.
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