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Uncover the wonders of the Middle East in Egypt and Jordan

From the Valley of the Kings to the awe-inspiring ruins of Petra, this 15-day Premium adventure through Egypt and Jordan reveals the sphinxes and tombs of your childhood imagination and then some. Cruise down the Nile, visit traditional Nubian communities, dig for obscure treasure in ancient marketplaces and float in the Dead Sea. Be guided by a passionate Egyptologist and a Jordanian local, respectively, for the most immersive possible experiences in two fascinating nations. This tour reveals the iconic sites that you’ve seen on film plus plenty of intimate moments with locals who are proud to invite you into their world.

Why you’ll love this trip

PREMIUM ACCOMMODATION

Our best accommodation and highest level of service.

PREMIUM EXPERIENCES

Unusual, exceptional and authentic on-trip experiences.

PREMIUM KNOWLEDGE

Led by our most experienced and highest rated local leaders.

  • A day at the incredible Pyramids of Giza is only the beginning. Discover the Valley of the Kings, Petra and Wadi Rum, and experience the unique sensation of floating in the Dead Sea.
  • With two Feature Stays, experience the best of each country with three unforgettable evenings on a Nile riverboat and a night in isolated elegance at a luxury camp in Wadi Rum.
  • Lift the lid on Middle Eastern cuisine during Exclusive Experiences, including a meal in the home of a local family in Cairo, a visit to the city’s oldest coffeeshop, and dinner at a Bedouin camp cooked in a traditional zarb.
  • Cruise down the Nile on a traditional felucca boat during a fantastic Exclusive Experience. Enjoy drinks on board and watch daily life play out around you as the sun goes down.
  • Gain an unmatched understanding of the region while travelling with experienced local leaders and spending time with the locals. Discover the Nubian way of life with a family on the Nile and immerse yourself in Bedouin culture during an exciting evening at their camp.

Itinerary 2023

Map of Premium Egypt & Jordan including Egypt and Jordan

Day 1: Cairo

Day 2: Cairo

Day 3: Aswan

Day 4: Aswan – Nile Cruise

Day 5: Nile Cruise – Edfu

Day 6: Nile Cruise – Luxor

Day 7: Luxor

Day 8: Cairo

Day 9: Amman

Day 10: Amman

Day 11: Dead Sea

Day 12: Petra

Day 13: Petra

Day 14: Wadi Rum

Day 15: Amman

Day 16: Amman

 

Inclusions 

Meals

15 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 12 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle, Plane, Riverboat, Felucca, Jeep

Accommodation

Comfortable hotel (11 nights), Feature Stay (4 nights)

Included activities

  • Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
  • Cairo – Welcome Dinner
  • Cairo – Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
  • Cairo – The Egyptian Museum headset
  • Cairo – Egyptian Museum
  • Aswan – Nubian Village Visit and Dinner
  • Aswan – Philae Temple
  • Aswan – Sunset drinks on a felucca
  • Izbat Al Bayyarah – Kom Ombo Temple
  • Luxor – Karnak Temple
  • Luxor – Hatshepsut Temple
  • Luxor – Valley of the Kings (entrance to 3 tombs)
  • Luxor – Tomb of Tutankhamun
  • Luxor – Colossi of Memnon
  • Cairo – Home-Cooked Dinner
  • Cairo – Khan al-Khalili Bazaar
  • Cairo – Al-Azhar Mosque
  • Cairo – Coffee/tea in a local cafe
  • Amman – Welcome Dinner
  • Jerash – Roman ruins
  • Amman – Beit Sitti cooking class and dinner
  • Madaba – St Georges Church
  • Mt Nebo – Site visit
  • Shobak – Shobak Castle
  • Petra – Guided tour of Petra
  • Petra – Petra second day visit (unguided)
  • Wadi Rum – Desert Jeep tour
  • Wadi Rum – Zarb dinner
  • Wadi Rum – Desert and dunes walk

Premium Inclusions

  • Arrival airport transfer
  • Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport
  • Luggage transfer
  • Daily breakfast and signature local meal experiences
  • 24/7 on-ground support

 

 

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