Prepare to witness some of the greatest monuments and cultures of the ancient world. Pose with the Pyramids, kiss the Sphinx and sail your felucca down the Nile like an Egyptian. Sunbathe by the Read Sea and prepare for the breath-taking Wadi Rum. The amazing Petra awaits you before you float in the Dead Sea.
Duration
Destination
Start/Ends in
15 Days
Egypt / Jordan
Cairo / Amman
Hotels
Group Size
Age Requirement
5 & 4 & 3 Star
13-35 People
18+
Trip Rating
Trip Theme
Departs
4.9
193 reviews
Classic,Sailing
All Year Round
Why You’ll Love This Tour
Tick off incredible wonders of the new and ancient world with your expert local guides; including the Lost City of Petra and the Great Pyramid and Sphinx of Giza.
Spend two nights onboard a traditional Felucca, -Swimming, sailing and waving to the locals. Access to WC facilities is ensured during the Felucca sail.
Stay in a range of carefully-selected hotels, plus one night in a Desert Camp at Wadi Rum. All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners are included in this 15-day adventure.
Embark on an unforgettable Jordanian adventure, from Jeep Safaris and traditional campfire dinners in Wadi Rum to swimming and mud-bathing in the Dead Sea.
Learn of ancient Egyptian history while exploring the Valley of Kings, Karnak and Luxor Temples, Aswan and more!
Enjoy two nights relaxing and swimming by the Red Sea in the paradise of Dahab with an optional day trip to the famous Blue Hole, filled with colourful fish and reef!
Shape your adventure with once in a lifetime experiences, including hot air ballooning over Luxor, camel trekking through the desert, exploring the Lost City of Petra by Night or Scuba Diving at the Red Sea!
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.
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.
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. It brings a sense of unreality to any traveler passing through.
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.
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
The incredible Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is described as ‘one of the most precious cultural properties of mankind's cultural heritage'.
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.
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.
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.
Itinerary
Itinerary
Welcome to Egypt! At the Cairo terminal keep your eyes peeled for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel. Freshen up and meet in the lobby around 6:00pm for an informal meeting with your guide and other tour members. Afterwards you have free time to start exploring vibrant Cairo or board a cruise for an optional group dinner.
Accommodation
The Oasis Hotel – 4 Star
Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
Group Dinner on Cruise – 450 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
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 – 32 USD
Entrance Fees Philae Temple – 225 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
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 – 265 EGP
Queen Hatshepsut – 165 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 – 240 EGP
Citadel of Saladin – 200 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
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. Following your return, why not try out camel trekking or water sports.
Accommodation Dahab Paradise Hotel – 3 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Dahab
Optional Activities
Snorkelling at Blue Hole – 34 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.
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 Moon Hotel – 4 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 Moon Hotel – 4 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 Sulaf Luxury Hotel – 4 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 peeled for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel. Freshen up and meet in the lobby around 6:00pm for an informal meeting with your guide and other tour members. Afterwards you have free time to start exploring vibrant Cairo or board a cruise for an optional group dinner.
Accommodation
The Oasis Hotel – 4 Star
Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
Group Dinner on Cruise – 450 EGP
Day 2 Cairo City Tour, Overnight Sleeper Train
Detailed Itinerary
Day 2 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
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 – 32 USD
Entrance Fees Philae Temple – 225 EGP
Day 4 Aswan, Felucca Cruise
Detailed Itinerary
Day 4 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 5 Felucca cruise on the Nile
Detailed Itinerary
Day 5 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 6 Felucca cruise on the Nile, Edfu, Komombo, Luxor
Detailed Itinerary
Day 6 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
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 – 265 EGP
Queen Hatshepsut – 165 EGP
Day 8 Cairo City Tour
Detailed Itinerary
Day 8 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 – 240 EGP
Citadel of Saladin – 200 EGP
Day 9 Cairo to Dahab via Sudr & Sharm El Sheikh Road
Detailed Itinerary
Day 9 Cairo to Dahab via Sudr & Sharm El Sheikh Road
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
Day 10 Dahab
Detailed Itinerary
Day 10 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. Following your return, why not try out camel trekking or water sports.
Accommodation Dahab Paradise Hotel – 3 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Dahab
Optional Activities
Snorkelling at Blue Hole – 34 USD
Scuba Diving – EUR 45
Day 11 Dahab, Aqaba, Wadi Rum
Detailed Itinerary
Day 11 Dahab, 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.
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 12 Wadi Rum, Petra
Detailed Itinerary
Day 12 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 Moon Hotel – 4 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 13 Petra
Detailed Itinerary
Day 13 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 Moon Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Petra Ancient City
Entrance Fees Petra Ancient City – 70 USD
Day 14 Petra, Shobak Castle, Dead Sea , Amman
Detailed Itinerary
Day 14 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 Sulaf Luxury Hotel – 4 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 15 Amman
Detailed Itinerary
Day 15 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!
Egyptian Museum
Citadel of Saladin
Mohammed Ali Mosque
Hanging Church
Bazaar Khan El- Khalili
Wadi Rum
Petra Ancient City
Dead Sea
Shobak Castle
Citadel
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
Dates & Rates
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.
The currency of Egypt is the Egyptian Pound (EGP). Most majors cıtıes and towns in Egypt have ATMs and credit or debits cards are widely accepted in the tourist areas. If you plan to travel off the beaten track, be prepared to have cash for souqs, small meals and entrance fees. While every traveller's spending habits may differ slightly, we have estimated the average daily expenses to help with budgeting for your next trip. Here you'll find the average cost for a meal or drink and advice for best practice in tipping.
Meals
Lunch at restaurant
US$ 4-8
Dinner at restaurant
US$ 10-15
Shawarma (lamb pitta) at a stall
US$ 1-2
Zalabya - Egyptian Donut ball
US$ 0.30
Drinks
Bottle of water
US$ 0.5
Coffee
US$ 1.5-2
Tea
US$ 1-2
Bottle of beer
US$ 3-4
Tipping
Known as 'Baksheesh', tipping is a natural part of daily life and is considered part of the traditional payment structure for services in Egypt. We recommend budgeting around 5-10 USD a day for tipping with estimation of a ~10% tip at restaurant, taxis and the rest. Your Guide, Felucca Sail crew and Driver would also appreciate this kind of gratitude at the end of your tour or their service.
Souqs, or local markets, along with larger bazaars are not only the perfect place to shop for souvenirs but also among the most remarkable attractions of Egypt. The biggest and most famous soup is the 500-year-old Khan El Khalili Bazaar in Cairo. Quailty can vary quite significantly depending on how much you spend and where you shop, so feel free to always ask your expert guide for their advice while on tour. Haggling and bargaining over prices in bazaars and souqs is a fundamental part of shopping in Egypt. The key is to start low and work your way up but always have a maximum value in mind.
Cartouche Jewellery
Countrywide
Cartouche, commonly known as hieroglyphics, are an ornate Egyptian scroll featuring engravings and inscriptions. It is common to find gold and silver jewellers all over Egypt selling personalised Cartouche pendants. Silver jewellery featuring a cartouche pendant is a common souvenir across Egypt but to buy quality, we recommend purchasing silver that is stamped with ‘925’ quality. Prices for quality Cartouche jewellery can range between 10 USD – 1,000 USD depending on the metals.
Muski Glassware
Cairo
Since medieval times, Muski glass has been hand-blown to create incredible plates, vases, candleholders, glasses and more to fashion through the homes of local Egyptians. This bubble-shot glassware comes in vibrant shades of blue, green and purple, and is known to be extremely fragile so pack with caution!
Perfume
Countrywide
Egypt is a major trading centre for the perfume industry, and you can’t escape the country without visiting an essential-oil dealer to try a few for yourself! Got a favourite perfume that you would like to purchase on the cheap? Local shops across Egypt will duplicate famous perfumes at a reasonable price. Lotus (sawsan) and Jasmine (full) are the most distinctively Egyptian scents, and you can expect to pay approximately 15-25 USD for a duplicate perfume.
Entrance Fees To The Sights
Optional Activities
Daily Personal Spending
Shopping
How to budget
Entrance Fees To The Sights
Giza Pyramids/Sphinx : EGP 240
Sakkara Pyramid : EGP 200
Egyptian Museum : EGP 230
Citadel of Saladin : EGP 200
Philae Temple : EGP 225
Unfinished obelisk : EGP 80
Edfu Temple : EGP 200
Komombo Temple : EGP 160
Luxor Temple : EGP 180
Karnak temple : EGP 220
Hatshepsut Temple : EGP 165
Valley Of The Kings : EGP 265
Total: EGP 2365
(Approx. GBP 100)
How to budget
Optional Activities
Hot Air Ballooning: USD 124
Nubian Dinner: USD 32
Abu Simbel: USD 94
Group Dinner: USD 25-30
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.
TOLIP ASWAN 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
Superior Campsite
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 MOON HOTEL
Petra
4 Star
Just 150m from the entrance gate to Petra and only 100 m from Petra Musem. This hotel features spacious rooms with flat-screen TVs. It also has a roof garden with a seasonal outdoor pool.
SULAF LUXURY HOTEL
Amman
4 Star
This hotel is located in the heart of Amman. The Sulaf Luxury Hotel has been specially designed to provide every level of comfort and service in keeping with today's demands.
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
Accommodation
Luxor
STEIGENBERGER HOTEL
5 Star
Accommodation
Aswan
TOLIP ASWAN HOTEL
5 Star
Accommodation
Dahab
DAHAB PARADISE HOTEL
4 Star
Accommodation
Wadi Rum
HILLAWI CAMP
Superior Campsite
Accommodation
Petra
PETRA MOON HOTEL
4 Star
Accommodation
Amman
SULAF LUXURY HOTEL
4 Star
Accommodation
Aswan
FELUCCA BOAT
Superior Felucca
Accommodation
Cairo to Aswan & Luxor to Cairo
SLEEPER CABIN TRAINS
Sleeper Cabin Train
Tour Reviews
At Travel Talk we do not only strive to provide excellent value for premium adventures but also to exceed
expectations in every aspect of our trips, which is reflected in an enviable 98.2% customer satisfaction
rate in 2019. Thanks to the invaluable feedback of our incredible travellers, we are continuously
working to improve ourselves and the communities we touch, year after year.
4.9/5193 reviews
Accomodation 4.61
Transportation 4.33
Value for Money 4.98
Guide 4.97
Overall 4.9
C. Day
Felucca was highlight. When needed tour guides – Mo + Travel Talk staff were amazing. Thank you for being there when needed to go to the hospital. Amazing service + support during a difficult time.
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A. Lal
Tour guides truly made this whole experience outstanding. Adham and Ramy are very knowledgeable, kind, sharing and accomodating. They make you feel safe and always want and share the best advice. Bisho, Sam and other staff members were always available to help out and give or share whenever asked which really made you feel almost family vibe. Ramy the bus driver for Adham’s group was always kind and out going even with little English. Travel Talk company should be very happy with the staff and the high standard the guides go for their customers.
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Ivaylo Petrov
Great experience! All the people involved in the tour leading were very well informed and friendly (shoutout to Adham and Ramy). Both the Egyptian and Jordanian sides of the tour were very well organised. I personally enjoyed the Egyptian part more (the 2 days Felucca and Dahad were definitely the highlight for me). Food was great! The schedule was busy but that’s the price you gotta pay for all the places you visit during those 2 weeks. I ended up really satisfied by my choice and I totally recommend this trip! Thanks!
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Why You’ll Love This Tour
Tick off incredible wonders of the new and ancient world with your expert local guides; including the Lost City of Petra and the Great Pyramid and Sphinx of Giza.
Spend two nights onboard a traditional Felucca, -Swimming, sailing and waving to the locals. Access to WC facilities is ensured during the Felucca sail.
Stay in a range of carefully-selected hotels, plus one night in a Desert Camp at Wadi Rum. All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners are included in this 15-day adventure.
Embark on an unforgettable Jordanian adventure, from Jeep Safaris and traditional campfire dinners in Wadi Rum to swimming and mud-bathing in the Dead Sea.
Learn of ancient Egyptian history while exploring the Valley of Kings, Karnak and Luxor Temples, Aswan and more!
Enjoy two nights relaxing and swimming by the Red Sea in the paradise of Dahab with an optional day trip to the famous Blue Hole, filled with colourful fish and reef!
Shape your adventure with once in a lifetime experiences, including hot air ballooning over Luxor, camel trekking through the desert, exploring the Lost City of Petra by Night or Scuba Diving at the Red Sea!
C. Day
Felucca was highlight. When needed tour guides – Mo + Travel Talk staff were amazing. Thank you for being there when needed to go to the hospital. Amazing service + support during a difficult time.
A. Lal
Tour guides truly made this whole experience outstanding. Adham and Ramy are very knowledgeable, kind, sharing and accomodating. They make you feel safe and always want and share the best advice. Bisho, Sam and other staff members were always available to help out and give or share whenever asked which really made you feel almost family vibe. Ramy the bus driver for Adham’s group was always kind and out going even with little English. Travel Talk company should be very happy with the staff and the high standard the guides go for their customers.
Ivaylo Petrov
Great experience! All the people involved in the tour leading were very well informed and friendly (shoutout to Adham and Ramy). Both the Egyptian and Jordanian sides of the tour were very well organised. I personally enjoyed the Egyptian part more (the 2 days Felucca and Dahad were definitely the highlight for me). Food was great! The schedule was busy but that’s the price you gotta pay for all the places you visit during those 2 weeks. I ended up really satisfied by my choice and I totally recommend this trip! Thanks!
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