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Amazing Egypt & Jordan

Prepare to witness one of the greatest cultures of the ancient world and its wonders. As you sail your felucca down the Nile there will be many more wonders to follow the beautiful Giza pyramids. Enjoy the stroll and make your way to Jordan. A fresh start but to a familiar culture. The amazing Petra awaits you before you jump in the Dead Sea.

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16 Days

Egypt

Cairo / Amman

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5-4 Star

13-35 People

18+

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Why You’ll Love This Tour

  • This 16-day adventure through Egypt and Jordan is the perfect mix of sailing, seaside relaxing, ancient history, desert exploring and city living.
  • Experience a two night stay on a traditional Felucca boat, sailing down the Nile River and experiencing the local way of life – Access to WC facilities available throughout.
  • Get your swimsuits ready for two nights in Dahab! This place is world-renown for incredible coral reefs and lovely beaches.
  • Start your journey in the Egypt’s capital of Cairo and end the adventure in the Jordan’s capital of Amman, accompanied by local guides who’ll show you around the best sites, chaotic bazaars and the hidden gems of these busy cities.
  • Camp out under the stars in Wadi Rum at a Jordanian Desert Camp! Then get the engines revving for an included 4×4 safari through mars-like desert landscapes.
  • Tick off bucket-list Wonders of the World with your local and highly-knowledgeable guides, including the Great Pyramids and Sphinx of Egypt, the Lost City of Petra in Jordan and the Lighthouse of Alexandria in Egypt.
  • Tailor your holiday with optional activities including camel trekking in the desert, exploring Petra by candle-light, snorkelling the Blue Hole, hot-air ballooning over Luxor or a day trip to Abu Simbel.
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Sights Visited on This Tour

Ajloun

Home of Ajlun Castle built in 1184 shows great examples of Islamic architecture. Ajlun Archaeological Museum has all sorts of artefacts from the region.

Alexandria

Mediterranean port city in Egypt. During the Hellenistic period, it was home to a lighthouse ranking among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World as well as a storied library.

Amman

The modern and ancient capital of Jordan is one of the oldest inhabited cities. The city's modern buildings blend amazingly with the remnants of ancient civilizations.

Aswan

Sunniest city of Egypt and a popular touristic stop for many cruises. The local market here is an excellent place to do some shopping and to find Egyptian fresh spices.

Cairo

With the Great Pyramids of Giza, ancient temples, magnificent monuments, and the Egyptian Antiquities Museum, Cairo offers an experience of a lifetime.

Dahab

“Gold” in Arabic, the city’s name was inspired from the golden sands by the Red Sea coast. Dahab offers Oceanside dinners and crystal-clear waters for diving and snorkeling.

Dead Sea

Dead Sea is a 30 minute drive from Amman and you reach this unique spot in Jordan. Dead Sea brings a sense of unreality to any traveler passing through.

Edfu

Edfu has the most complete and best-preserved temple in Egypt, the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus, which was constructed between 237 BC and 57 BC

Giza

The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and the only one still remaining to this day. An absolute must see.

Jerash

Less than an hour drive from Amman takes you 2000 years back in time. Jerash hosts the best preserved sites of Roman architecture in the world outside of Italy.

Komombo

Kom Ombo means ‘hill of the gold’ crowned with Temple of Komombo. The temple is unusual as one side is dedicated to the god Haroesis and the other side to Sobek.

Luxor

A top travel destination in Egypt with a wealth of historic monuments and buildings bringing Egypt’s fabled past to life. Luxor is called the world’s greatest open air museum.

Petra

Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is described as ‘one of the most precious cultural properties of mankind's cultural heritage'. Simply amazing.

Philae Temple

Philae Temple, a beautiful temple complex is one of the most picturesque in all of Egypt. It sits on Aglika Island just south of the old Aswan Dam.

Sakkara

Sakkara Pyramid is the oldest complete stone building complex in the history it was built as Djoser's step pyramid and it is located in Sakkara area.

Shobak Castle

Shobak is a Crusader castle on the eastern side of the Arabah, perched on the side of a rocky, conical mountain, looking out over fruit trees below.

Unfinished Obelisk

The 42m long obelisk was left unfinished when some cracks appeared, but had this obelisk been completed, it would have been the heaviest, weighing nearly 1100 tons!

Wadi Rum

Absolutely stunning in its natural beauty, Wadi Rum summarizes the romance of the desert. You may meet some friendly Bedouins living close by at the desert.

Itinerary

Itinerary

Welcome to Egypt! At the Cairo terminal keep your eyes open for the Travel Talk sign, we pick you up from the airport and take you to your hotel. Gather round in the hotel lobby at 6:00pm as we meet both the other tour members and the guide for an informal meeting. After the meeting you have free time to start exploring Cairo.

  • Accommodation
    The Oasis Hotel – 4 Star
  • Included Activities
    Welcome Meeting
  • Optional Activities
    Group Dinner on Cruise – 450 EGP

Rise and shine, we’re travelling back in time to the home of ancient knowledge. Depart for Alexandria, the second largest city in Egypt and walk the ruins one of the largest and most significant libraries ever on earth. The Great Library of Alexandria stood for decades as the universal capital of knowledge and learning for all ancient scholars. Stand where the Lighthouse of Alexandria once stood, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the tallest structure men has seen for centuries. Alexandria is a must-see for all travellers alike! Once you get your daily dose of history and ancient culture, return to Cairo for overnight stay.

  • Accommodation
    The Oasis Hotel – 4 Star
  • Meals Included
    Breakfast
  • Included Activities
    Sightseeing of Alexandria
  • Entrance Fees
    Alexandria Library 70 EGP
    Catacombs 80 EGP
    Pompey’s Pillar 80 EGP
    Citadel 60 EGP

Set your alarms for 7.30am and fill up on plenty of breakfast before a big day exploring Egypt’s iconic Ancient Wonder of the World – the Pyramids and Sphinx! Follow your guide for a tour across the ancient site to learn about the 4,600-year-old wonders. After everyone has had their dose of awe, we’ll head out to Sakkara to see the iconic step pyramid built in 2700 B.C. Later in the afternoon, board an overnight sleeper train to Aswan.

  • Accommodation
    Overnight Sleeper Train
  • Meals Included
    Breakfast, Dinner
  • Included Activities
    Sightseeing of Giza Pyramids
    Sightseeing of Sphinx
    Sightseeing of Sakkara Pyramid
  • Entrance Fees
    Giza Pyramids/Sphinx – 200 EGP
    Sakkara Pyramid – 180 EGP

Wake up in Aswan, ready to explore on a city tour with your local guide. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk for a look into the incredible building methods used to create the four-sided, hallmark monuments that are placed at the entrances of Egyptian temples. Take some time to walk along the 42-metre long lying bed of granite and learn about its significance from your guide. Visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, divine mother of the pharaohs. The temple is set beautifully on an island in the middle of the Nile. We will then arrive at the hotel for check in at 5.30pm with the option to join a traditional Nubian dinner in the evening.

  • Accommodation
    Tolip Hotel – 5 Star
  • Meals Included
    Breakfast
  • Included Activities
    Aswan City tour
    Sightseeing of Philae Temple
    Sightseeing of Unfinished Obeliks of Aswan
  • Optional Activities
    Nubian Dinner – 26 USD
  • Entrance Fees
    Philae Temple – 180 EGP

Enjoy a free morning to explore Aswan and the banks of the Nile River at your own pace. If you are feeling up to it in the afternoon, join the optional trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Abu Simbel. It is a must-do for all keen historians! Then we will hop on board the traditional Felucca sailboat and embark on our 2-night cruise down the Nile River.

  • Accommodation
    Traditional Egyptian Felucca
  • Meals Included
    Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerSailing On The Felucca
  • Optional Activities
    Abu Simbel – 94 USD

Today is a chill-day sailing down the Nile, watching beautiful scenery and waving to the locals and fishermen. Whilst absorbing the stunning temples along the coast, sit back and enjoy the relaxing breeze. Have a dip in the Nile, play volleyball with the local kids and prepare for a local feast on the riverbanks as you watch the sunset with a cold drink in hand.

  • Accommodation
    Traditional Egyptian Felucca
  • Meals Included
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Included Activities
    Sailing on the Felucca

Time to bid farewell to our lovely felucca as we hop back onboard the coach and drive north towards Kom Ombo. Visit the Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. Next stop will be Edfu, home to one of the largest and best-preserved temples in Egypt. Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, the temple was built over 180-years from 237 BC to 57 BC. We’ll arrive in Luxor in the late afternoon, before checking out the Luxor Temple in the evening. Explore the dim-light temple after dark and learn from your guide of the temple complexes ancient history, dating back to the 14th century B.C.

  • Accommodation
    Steigenberger Nile palace Hotel – 5 Star
  • Meals Included
    Breakfast
  • Included Activities
    Sightseeing of Edfu Temple
    Sightseeing of Komombo Temple
    Sightseeing of Luxor Temple
  • Entrance Fees
    Edfu Temple – 180 EGP
    Komombo Temple – 140 EGP
    Luxor Temple – 160 EGP

The West bank of the Nile River awaits you! Follow your guide to the Valley of the Kings, also known as the ‘City of the Dead’, home to fancy royal tombs carved into desert rocks and filled with treasures for the Pharaoh afterlife. Next up, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. Not to forget, a visit to the vast Karnak Temple Complex, one of the most important religious centres of ancient Egypt with its marvellous temples. Your Egyptologist guide will enlighten you with the most intriguing stories and mythologies from the temple complex. Feeling adventurous? Take to the skies on an optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor. In the evening, board an overnight sleeper train to Cairo.

  • Accommodation
    Overnight Sleeper Train
  • Meals Included
    Breakfast, Dinner
  • Included Activities
    Sightseeing of Valley Of The Kings
    Sightseeing of Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
  • Optional Activities
    Hot Air Balloon – 124 USD
  • Entrance Fees
    Valley Of The Kings – 244 EGP
    Queen Hatshepsut – 142 EGP

Wake up well rested as your overnight sleeper train pulls into Cairo!
The journey continues with one of the most important museums dedicated to the ancient world – Egyptian Museum of Cairo. Home to over 120,000 ancient Egyptian relics and antiquities, this place will leave you in awe! Then, roam around Cairo stopping by the Citadel of Saladin and the world-famous Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Make sure to wear your haggling hats and brace for the mayhem!

  • Accommodation
    The Oasis Hotel – 4 Star
  • Meals Included
    Breakfast
  • Included Activities
    Sightseeing of Cairo
    Sightseeing of Egyptian Museum
    Sightseeing of Citadel of Saladin
    Sightseeing of Mohammed Ali Mosque
    Sightseeing of Hanging Church
    Sightseeing of Bazaar Khan El- Khalili
  • Entrance Fees
    Egyptian Museum – 220 EGP
    Citadel of Saladin – 180 EGP

Following an early breakfast, head out to the Red Sea paradise of Dahab. Pack your swimsuit close and ready for a dip in the sea. You’ll get plenty of swimming, snorkeling, diving and sunbathing. The perfect way to relax after a week of cultural discovery.

  • Accommodation
    Dahab Paradise Hotel – 3 Star
  • Meals Included
    Breakfast
  • Included Activities

    Sightseeing of Dahab
  • Included Activities
    Mountain Dinner – 24 USD
    Snorkelling at Blue Hole – 34 USD

Today our Dahab experience starts with an optional snorkeling trip to the famous Blue Hole. Here you can snorkel off the shore, swim along colourful fish and experience the beauty of the coral reefs. Dahab is renowned for being one of the best diving destinations in the region, offering an unforgettable experience to divers of all levels. Time to enjoy the sandy beaches of the Red Sea.

  • Accommodation
    Dahab Paradise Hotel – 3 Star
  • Meals Included
    Breakfast
  • Optional Activities
    Snorkelling at Blue Hole – 34 USD
    Quad Biking – 29 USD
    Scuba Diving – EUR 45

Time for the second leg of your adventure. Depart early for Nuweiba, where we’ll hop onboard a local ferry as we cross into Jordan via Aqaba. On arrival in Jordan, we will make tracks for our campsite in Wadi Rum Desert. Enjoy free time to explore and relax in the afternoon or join an optional camel trek through the otherworldly desert landscapes. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Jordanian dinner under the stars. Followed by music and dance around the campfire as we get to know the locals of Wadi Rum!

 

Attention: Ferries from Nuweiba to Aqaba only depart when they are full, which may result in 3 – 4-hour delays on the departure time and itinerary change in Jordan. For passengers not wishing to wait for the ferry, we also offer the option to cross the Arava Israeli Border from Taba and use the motorway to Aqaba Border. (Israel issues a separate pass at the border and does not stamp your passport).

  • Accommodation Hilawi
    Camp Site
  • Meals Included
    Breakfast, Dinner
  • Included Activities
    Sightseeing of Wadi Rum
  • Optional Activities
    Camel Ride in Wadi Rum – 17 USD
  • Entrance Fees
    Wadi Rum – 7 USD

Kick off the day with an included Jeep safari through the incredibly vast and rocky landscapes of the desert. In the afternoon, say farewell to Wadi Rum as we head towards the Lost City of Petra! Recognised as one of the amazing 7 Wonders of the World, the city of Petra is a serious sight to behold, carved from rose-coloured rock. Enjoy free time on arrival in Petra to relax and unpack before an optional Petra by Night tour in the evening for a magical first glimpse of the ancient city lit by over 1,5000 glimmering candles.

  • Accommodation
    Petra Palace Hotel – 3 Star
  • Meals Included
    Breakfast
  • Included Activities
    Jeep Safari in Wadi Rum
  • Optional Activities 
    Petra By Night Tour – 25 USD
  • Entrance Fees
    Petra Ancient City – 70 USD

Get your cameras ready for a full day exploring all the sights of Petra. Be sure to pack comfortable shoes as there will be plenty of walking today. Follow your guide as they lead you towards the inner city to the Paraoh’s Castle, Triumphal Arch, Amphitheatre, Siq, Treasury and plenty more. Learn fascinating stories about the rediscovery of this ancient city lost in time.

  • Accommodation
    Petra Palace Hotel – 3 Star
  • Meals Included
    Breakfast
  • Included Activities
    Sightseeing of Petra Ancient City
  • Entrance Fees
    Petra Ancient City – 70 USD

Fill up on breakfast before a jam-packed day! First up we’ll visit the Shobak Castle, the first Crusader fortress in the territory of East Jordan (Oultrejourdain). Learn from your guide about the history of these ruins built in 1115. Then, hop back on board the coach as we head towards the lowest point of dry land on Earth – the Dead Sea! Also known as ‘Sea of Salt’, the Dead Sea is hundreds of metres below sea level and holds incredibly salty water that keeps you afloat! Throw on your swimsuit, cover yourself in a cleansing mud bath and jump into the salty sea to bath in the natural minerals! Tonight, we’ll return to Amman.

  • Accommodation
    Ibis Hotel – 3 Star
  • Meals Included
    Breakfast
  • Included Activities 
    Sightseeing of Dead Sea
    Swim and Float At Dead Sea
    Sightseeing of Shobak Castle
  • Optional Activities
    Lunch at Dead Sea – 12 USD
  • Entrance Fees
  • Dead Sea – 10 USD
  • Shobak Castle – 1 JD

Enjoy one final breakfast with the tour group and check out of the hotels before a big day exploring. Follow your guide on an included city tour through Amman with included visits to the Citadel and Amphitheatre. After the walking tour, share final farewells with your new travel mates and start counting down the days until your next adventure with Travel Talk!

 

  • Meals Included
    Breakfast
  • Included Activities
    Guided City Tour in Amman
Day 1 Cairo
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Cairo

Welcome to Egypt! At the Cairo terminal keep your eyes open for the Travel Talk sign, we pick you up from the airport and take you to your hotel. Gather round in the hotel lobby at 6:00pm as we meet both the other tour members and the guide for an informal meeting. After the meeting you have free time to start exploring Cairo.

  • Accommodation
    The Oasis Hotel – 4 Star
  • Included Activities
    Welcome Meeting
  • Optional Activities
    Group Dinner on Cruise – 450 EGP
Day 2 Cairo, Alexandria, Cairo
Detailed Itinerary
Day 2 Cairo, Alexandria, Cairo

Rise and shine, we’re travelling back in time to the home of ancient knowledge. Depart for Alexandria, the second largest city in Egypt and walk the ruins one of the largest and most significant libraries ever on earth. The Great Library of Alexandria stood for decades as the universal capital of knowledge and learning for all ancient scholars. Stand where the Lighthouse of Alexandria once stood, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the tallest structure men has seen for centuries. Alexandria is a must-see for all travellers alike! Once you get your daily dose of history and ancient culture, return to Cairo for overnight stay.

  • Accommodation
    The Oasis Hotel – 4 Star
  • Meals Included
    Breakfast
  • Included Activities
    Sightseeing of Alexandria
  • Entrance Fees
    Alexandria Library 70 EGP
    Catacombs 80 EGP
    Pompey’s Pillar 80 EGP
    Citadel 60 EGP
Day 3 Cairo City Tour, Overnight Sleeper Train
Detailed Itinerary
Day 3 Cairo City Tour, Overnight Sleeper Train

Set your alarms for 7.30am and fill up on plenty of breakfast before a big day exploring Egypt’s iconic Ancient Wonder of the World – the Pyramids and Sphinx! Follow your guide for a tour across the ancient site to learn about the 4,600-year-old wonders. After everyone has had their dose of awe, we’ll head out to Sakkara to see the iconic step pyramid built in 2700 B.C. Later in the afternoon, board an overnight sleeper train to Aswan.

  • Accommodation
    Overnight Sleeper Train
  • Meals Included
    Breakfast, Dinner
  • Included Activities
    Sightseeing of Giza Pyramids
    Sightseeing of Sphinx
    Sightseeing of Sakkara Pyramid
  • Entrance Fees
    Giza Pyramids/Sphinx – 200 EGP
    Sakkara Pyramid – 180 EGP
Day 4 Aswan
Detailed Itinerary
Day 4 Aswan

Wake up in Aswan, ready to explore on a city tour with your local guide. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk for a look into the incredible building methods used to create the four-sided, hallmark monuments that are placed at the entrances of Egyptian temples. Take some time to walk along the 42-metre long lying bed of granite and learn about its significance from your guide. Visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, divine mother of the pharaohs. The temple is set beautifully on an island in the middle of the Nile. We will then arrive at the hotel for check in at 5.30pm with the option to join a traditional Nubian dinner in the evening.

  • Accommodation
    Tolip Hotel – 5 Star
  • Meals Included
    Breakfast
  • Included Activities
    Aswan City tour
    Sightseeing of Philae Temple
    Sightseeing of Unfinished Obeliks of Aswan
  • Optional Activities
    Nubian Dinner – 26 USD
  • Entrance Fees
    Philae Temple – 180 EGP
Day 5 Aswan, Felucca Cruise
Detailed Itinerary
Day 5 Aswan, Felucca Cruise

Enjoy a free morning to explore Aswan and the banks of the Nile River at your own pace. If you are feeling up to it in the afternoon, join the optional trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Abu Simbel. It is a must-do for all keen historians! Then we will hop on board the traditional Felucca sailboat and embark on our 2-night cruise down the Nile River.

  • Accommodation
    Traditional Egyptian Felucca
  • Meals Included
    Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerSailing On The Felucca
  • Optional Activities
    Abu Simbel – 94 USD
Day 6 Felucca Cruise on the Nile
Detailed Itinerary
Day 6 Felucca Cruise on the Nile

Today is a chill-day sailing down the Nile, watching beautiful scenery and waving to the locals and fishermen. Whilst absorbing the stunning temples along the coast, sit back and enjoy the relaxing breeze. Have a dip in the Nile, play volleyball with the local kids and prepare for a local feast on the riverbanks as you watch the sunset with a cold drink in hand.

  • Accommodation
    Traditional Egyptian Felucca
  • Meals Included
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Included Activities
    Sailing on the Felucca
Day 7 Felucca cruise on the Nile, Edfu, Komombo, Luxor
Detailed Itinerary
Day 7 Felucca cruise on the Nile, Edfu, Komombo, Luxor

Time to bid farewell to our lovely felucca as we hop back onboard the coach and drive north towards Kom Ombo. Visit the Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. Next stop will be Edfu, home to one of the largest and best-preserved temples in Egypt. Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, the temple was built over 180-years from 237 BC to 57 BC. We’ll arrive in Luxor in the late afternoon, before checking out the Luxor Temple in the evening. Explore the dim-light temple after dark and learn from your guide of the temple complexes ancient history, dating back to the 14th century B.C.

  • Accommodation
    Steigenberger Nile palace Hotel – 5 Star
  • Meals Included
    Breakfast
  • Included Activities
    Sightseeing of Edfu Temple
    Sightseeing of Komombo Temple
    Sightseeing of Luxor Temple
  • Entrance Fees
    Edfu Temple – 180 EGP
    Komombo Temple – 140 EGP
    Luxor Temple – 160 EGP
Day 8 Luxor, Overnight Sleeper Train
Detailed Itinerary
Day 8 Luxor, Overnight Sleeper Train

The West bank of the Nile River awaits you! Follow your guide to the Valley of the Kings, also known as the ‘City of the Dead’, home to fancy royal tombs carved into desert rocks and filled with treasures for the Pharaoh afterlife. Next up, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. Not to forget, a visit to the vast Karnak Temple Complex, one of the most important religious centres of ancient Egypt with its marvellous temples. Your Egyptologist guide will enlighten you with the most intriguing stories and mythologies from the temple complex. Feeling adventurous? Take to the skies on an optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor. In the evening, board an overnight sleeper train to Cairo.

  • Accommodation
    Overnight Sleeper Train
  • Meals Included
    Breakfast, Dinner
  • Included Activities
    Sightseeing of Valley Of The Kings
    Sightseeing of Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
  • Optional Activities
    Hot Air Balloon – 124 USD
  • Entrance Fees
    Valley Of The Kings – 244 EGP
    Queen Hatshepsut – 142 EGP
Day 9 Cairo City Tour
Detailed Itinerary
Day 9 Cairo City Tour

Wake up well rested as your overnight sleeper train pulls into Cairo!
The journey continues with one of the most important museums dedicated to the ancient world – Egyptian Museum of Cairo. Home to over 120,000 ancient Egyptian relics and antiquities, this place will leave you in awe! Then, roam around Cairo stopping by the Citadel of Saladin and the world-famous Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Make sure to wear your haggling hats and brace for the mayhem!

  • Accommodation
    The Oasis Hotel – 4 Star
  • Meals Included
    Breakfast
  • Included Activities
    Sightseeing of Cairo
    Sightseeing of Egyptian Museum
    Sightseeing of Citadel of Saladin
    Sightseeing of Mohammed Ali Mosque
    Sightseeing of Hanging Church
    Sightseeing of Bazaar Khan El- Khalili
  • Entrance Fees
    Egyptian Museum – 220 EGP
    Citadel of Saladin – 180 EGP
Day 10 Cairo, Nuweiba, Dahab
Detailed Itinerary
Day 10 Cairo, Nuweiba, Dahab

Following an early breakfast, head out to the Red Sea paradise of Dahab. Pack your swimsuit close and ready for a dip in the sea. You’ll get plenty of swimming, snorkeling, diving and sunbathing. The perfect way to relax after a week of cultural discovery.

  • Accommodation
    Dahab Paradise Hotel – 3 Star
  • Meals Included
    Breakfast
  • Included Activities

    Sightseeing of Dahab
  • Included Activities
    Mountain Dinner – 24 USD
    Snorkelling at Blue Hole – 34 USD
Day 11 Dahab
Detailed Itinerary
Day 11 Dahab

Today our Dahab experience starts with an optional snorkeling trip to the famous Blue Hole. Here you can snorkel off the shore, swim along colourful fish and experience the beauty of the coral reefs. Dahab is renowned for being one of the best diving destinations in the region, offering an unforgettable experience to divers of all levels. Time to enjoy the sandy beaches of the Red Sea.

  • Accommodation
    Dahab Paradise Hotel – 3 Star
  • Meals Included
    Breakfast
  • Optional Activities
    Snorkelling at Blue Hole – 34 USD
    Quad Biking – 29 USD
    Scuba Diving – EUR 45
Day 12 Dahab, Taba, Aqaba, Wadi Rum
Detailed Itinerary
Day 12 Dahab, Taba, Aqaba, Wadi Rum

Time for the second leg of your adventure. Depart early for Nuweiba, where we’ll hop onboard a local ferry as we cross into Jordan via Aqaba. On arrival in Jordan, we will make tracks for our campsite in Wadi Rum Desert. Enjoy free time to explore and relax in the afternoon or join an optional camel trek through the otherworldly desert landscapes. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Jordanian dinner under the stars. Followed by music and dance around the campfire as we get to know the locals of Wadi Rum!

 

Attention: Ferries from Nuweiba to Aqaba only depart when they are full, which may result in 3 – 4-hour delays on the departure time and itinerary change in Jordan. For passengers not wishing to wait for the ferry, we also offer the option to cross the Arava Israeli Border from Taba and use the motorway to Aqaba Border. (Israel issues a separate pass at the border and does not stamp your passport).

  • Accommodation Hilawi
    Camp Site
  • Meals Included
    Breakfast, Dinner
  • Included Activities
    Sightseeing of Wadi Rum
  • Optional Activities
    Camel Ride in Wadi Rum – 17 USD
  • Entrance Fees
    Wadi Rum – 7 USD
Day 13 Wadi Rum, Petra
Detailed Itinerary
Day 13 Wadi Rum, Petra

Kick off the day with an included Jeep safari through the incredibly vast and rocky landscapes of the desert. In the afternoon, say farewell to Wadi Rum as we head towards the Lost City of Petra! Recognised as one of the amazing 7 Wonders of the World, the city of Petra is a serious sight to behold, carved from rose-coloured rock. Enjoy free time on arrival in Petra to relax and unpack before an optional Petra by Night tour in the evening for a magical first glimpse of the ancient city lit by over 1,5000 glimmering candles.

  • Accommodation
    Petra Palace Hotel – 3 Star
  • Meals Included
    Breakfast
  • Included Activities
    Jeep Safari in Wadi Rum
  • Optional Activities 
    Petra By Night Tour – 25 USD
  • Entrance Fees
    Petra Ancient City – 70 USD
Day 14 Petra
Detailed Itinerary
Day 14 Petra

Get your cameras ready for a full day exploring all the sights of Petra. Be sure to pack comfortable shoes as there will be plenty of walking today. Follow your guide as they lead you towards the inner city to the Paraoh’s Castle, Triumphal Arch, Amphitheatre, Siq, Treasury and plenty more. Learn fascinating stories about the rediscovery of this ancient city lost in time.

  • Accommodation
    Petra Palace Hotel – 3 Star
  • Meals Included
    Breakfast
  • Included Activities
    Sightseeing of Petra Ancient City
  • Entrance Fees
    Petra Ancient City – 70 USD
Day 15 Petra, Shobak Castle, Dead Sea , Amman
Detailed Itinerary
Day 15 Petra, Shobak Castle, Dead Sea , Amman

Fill up on breakfast before a jam-packed day! First up we’ll visit the Shobak Castle, the first Crusader fortress in the territory of East Jordan (Oultrejourdain). Learn from your guide about the history of these ruins built in 1115. Then, hop back on board the coach as we head towards the lowest point of dry land on Earth – the Dead Sea! Also known as ‘Sea of Salt’, the Dead Sea is hundreds of metres below sea level and holds incredibly salty water that keeps you afloat! Throw on your swimsuit, cover yourself in a cleansing mud bath and jump into the salty sea to bath in the natural minerals! Tonight, we’ll return to Amman.

  • Accommodation
    Ibis Hotel – 3 Star
  • Meals Included
    Breakfast
  • Included Activities 
    Sightseeing of Dead Sea
    Swim and Float At Dead Sea
    Sightseeing of Shobak Castle
  • Optional Activities
    Lunch at Dead Sea – 12 USD
  • Entrance Fees
  • Dead Sea – 10 USD
  • Shobak Castle – 1 JD
Day 16 Amman
Detailed Itinerary
Day 16 Amman

Enjoy one final breakfast with the tour group and check out of the hotels before a big day exploring. Follow your guide on an included city tour through Amman with included visits to the Citadel and Amphitheatre. After the walking tour, share final farewells with your new travel mates and start counting down the days until your next adventure with Travel Talk!

 

  • Meals Included
    Breakfast
  • Included Activities
    Guided City Tour in Amman

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Accommodation

5 & 4 star hotels in Egypt, 4 & 3 star hotels, and desert camp in Jordan

Meals

15 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners

Transportation

A/C coach or mini-bus, Felucca, 4X4 Jeep in Wadi Rum, ferry between Egypt & Jordan

Airport Transfer(s)

Arrival airport transfer on first day of the trip in Cairo.

Tour Guiding

Services of experienced Eqyptologist guides and local tour leaders in Jordan

Train ( Sleeper Cabin )

2 overnight trains from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo (Private 2 berth)

What is NOT included?

What is NOT included?

- Any flights not mentioned above
- Travel Insurance
- Meals not stated above
- Items of a personal nature

- Tips and gestures
- Entrance fees to the sights and museums
- Optional activities
- Other services not stated in the itinerary

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All prices are per person, based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers not wishing to pay a single supplement will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender.

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Cairo

Giza Pyramids/Sphinx

EGP 200

Sakkara Pyramid

EGP 180

Egyptian Museum

EGP 220

Citadel of Saladin

EGP 180

Aswan

Philae Temple

EGP 180

Edfu Temple

EGP 180

Komombo Temple

EGP 140

Luxor

Luxor Temple

EGP 160

Hatshepsut Temple

EGP 142

Valley Of The Kings

EGP 244


EGP 1826 ( Approx. GBP 85 )

The Egyptian Pound (EGP) is the currency of Egypt.

Please find below approximate prices in USD to give you an idea.

- Coffee: USD 0.20

- Sandwiches: USD 0,80 - 2

- A bottle of beer: USD 1

- Mid-range restaurant meal: USD 3-5

With windy, vibrant streets with hidden souks, diverse smells, sights, sounds and plenty of shops, Egypt ensures that your shopping experience will be an exciting adventure.

Cairo offers plenty of markets, bazaars and flea markets where everything from jewellery and clothes, to spices and meat, to furniture and crafts are sold. What’s more, haggling is all part of the fun and buying process so brush up on your bartering skills to get the best price.

Entrance Fees To The Sights
Optional Activities
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Shopping
How to budget
Entrance Fees To The Sights

Giza Pyramids/Sphinx : EGP 200

Sakkara Pyramid : EGP 180

Egyptian Museum : EGP 220

Citadel of Saladin : EGP 180

Philae Temple : EGP 180

Edfu Temple : EGP 180

Komombo Temple : EGP 140

Luxor Temple : EGP 160

Hatshepsut Temple : EGP 142

Valley Of The Kings : EGP 244

Total: EGP 1826

(Approx. GBP 85)

How to budget
Optional Activities

Hot Air Ballooning: USD 124

Nubian Dinner: USD 26

Abu Simbel: USD 94

Group Dinner: USD 10-15

How to budget
Daily Personal Spending

The Egyptian Pound (EGP) is the currency of Egypt.

Please find below approximate prices in USD to give you an idea.

- Coffee: USD 0.20

- Sandwiches: USD 0,80 - 2

- A bottle of beer: USD 1

- Mid-range restaurant meal: USD 3-5

How to budget
Shopping

With windy, vibrant streets with hidden souks, diverse smells, sights, sounds and plenty of shops, Egypt ensures that your shopping experience will be an exciting adventure.

Cairo offers plenty of markets, bazaars and flea markets where everything from jewellery and clothes, to spices and meat, to furniture and crafts are sold. What’s more, haggling is all part of the fun and buying process so brush up on your bartering skills to get the best price.

Accommodation

THE OASIS HOTEL PYRAMIDS
Cairo
4 Star

The hotel is located very close to Pyramids of Giza, The Egyptian Museum and Great Sphinx. Hotel offers a sundeck, swimming pool, tennis court, gym and fitness center.

STEIGENBERGER HOTEL
Luxor
5 Star

This 5 star hotel, located in the heart of Luxor by the Nile River, provides an outdoor pool, fitness centre and sauna. All rooms feature air-conditioning and satellite TV.

HELNAN HOTEL
Aswan
5 Star

This 5 star hotel overlooking the river, offers a pool, nightclub and spa centre. Air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a minibar and a satellite TV, also free wi-fi access.

DAHAB PARADISE HOTEL
Dahab
4 Star

This beautiful hotel located by the Red Sea features an outdoor pool and a panoramic view of the Sinai Mountain. All of the rooms are air-conditioned and have balcony with a spectacular view.

HILLAWI CAMP
Wadi Rum
3 Star

Staying in Wadi Rum is an experience not do be missed. This camp is large, yet has a wonderful atmosphere, nice rooms with attached bathroom and wonderful staff who makes your stay wonderful.

PETRA PALACE HOTEL
Petra
3 Star

This hotel is very centrally located , it’s only 50 meters away from Petra entrance. This hotel has also an outdoor swimming pool to offer It features 2 outdoor swimming pools with sun terrace.

LA MAISON HOTEL
Petra
3 Star

A unique location in an ancient land. La Maison Hotel Petra is only five minutes walking from the world wonder Petra's main entrance. All rooms have Free High Speed Internet Access.

IBIS HOTEL
Amman
3 Star

This hotel is only 30 min driver from the airport, perfectly designed for a comfortable stay experience with it’s sound-proof rooms. 3 km away from the Amman Castle.

FELUCCA BOAT
Aswan
Superior Felucca

Feluccas are basic, traditional sailing boats that have been used on the Nile for centuries. They are very simple sailing boats without engines.Felucca experience is an essential highlight of trips in Egypt!

SLEEPER CABIN TRAINS
Cairo to Aswan & Luxor to Cairo
Sleeper Cabin Train

Privacy, a comfortable bed in which to sleep, a fine dinner and excellent service are the hallmarks of Egypt's sleeper trains. The twin share cabins are equipped with bunk beds.

Accommodation
Cairo
THE OASIS HOTEL PYRAMIDS
4 Star
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Luxor
STEIGENBERGER HOTEL
5 Star
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Aswan
HELNAN HOTEL
5 Star
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Dahab
DAHAB PARADISE HOTEL
4 Star
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Wadi Rum
HILLAWI CAMP
3 Star
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Petra
PETRA PALACE HOTEL
3 Star
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Petra
LA MAISON HOTEL
3 Star
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Amman
IBIS HOTEL
3 Star
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Aswan
FELUCCA BOAT
Superior Felucca
Accommodation
Cairo to Aswan & Luxor to Cairo
SLEEPER CABIN TRAINS
Sleeper Cabin Train

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Why You’ll Love This Tour

  • This 16-day adventure through Egypt and Jordan is the perfect mix of sailing, seaside relaxing, ancient history, desert exploring and city living.
  • Experience a two night stay on a traditional Felucca boat, sailing down the Nile River and experiencing the local way of life – Access to WC facilities available throughout.
  • Get your swimsuits ready for two nights in Dahab! This place is world-renown for incredible coral reefs and lovely beaches.
  • Start your journey in the Egypt’s capital of Cairo and end the adventure in the Jordan’s capital of Amman, accompanied by local guides who’ll show you around the best sites, chaotic bazaars and the hidden gems of these busy cities.
  • Camp out under the stars in Wadi Rum at a Jordanian Desert Camp! Then get the engines revving for an included 4×4 safari through mars-like desert landscapes.
  • Tick off bucket-list Wonders of the World with your local and highly-knowledgeable guides, including the Great Pyramids and Sphinx of Egypt, the Lost City of Petra in Jordan and the Lighthouse of Alexandria in Egypt.
  • Tailor your holiday with optional activities including camel trekking in the desert, exploring Petra by candle-light, snorkelling the Blue Hole, hot-air ballooning over Luxor or a day trip to Abu Simbel.
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