Get ready for an epic 16-day journey through the cultural and historical wonders of Jordan and Egypt, perfect for budget-savvy travellers. Start with Jordanian hospitality at a local family’s home near Amman, then explore the legendary stone city of Petra and camp under the starry skies of Wadi Rum. Float in the soothing waters of the Dead Sea before heading to Egypt for a felucca cruise down the Nile, and prepare to be awestruck by the majestic Pyramids. You’ll also experience a Bedouin camp, share a traditional meal in a Nubian village, and turn those travel dreams into unforgettable memories in two bucket-list destinations.
14 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
Allow USD260-340 for meals not included.
Private air-conditioned van, train, felucca, walking, 4x4.
Amman: Arrive at any time. After a brief welcome meeting at the hotel connect with new friends on an optional group dinner in Amman, or explore on your own before the adventure begins.
Amman/Petra: Leave Amman in the morning and travel to the remarkably well-preserved Roman archaeological site of Jerash. Enjoy a 3-hour guided tour of the site and learn more about the history of this architectural marvel as you walk through the various public squares and plazas. Continue onwards to Petra where you will have free time to get settled in before dinner on your own.
Petra: Today the group will hike from Little Petra along the ancient backdoor trail to the iconic masterpiece of Petra. The trail comes out near the Monastery where you can enjoy a boxed lunch overlooking the image most people come to Jordan searching for. Drive back to the hotel and have a free rest of the day to explore on your own or relax on the rooftop as the sun goes down past the horizon.
Wadi Rum/Aqaba: After breakfast leave the solitude of the desert for a more lively time in Aqaba on the Red Sea. Upon arrival, the day is yours to do as you please. Choose to book a boat ride with lunch and snorkelling in the marine-rich waters of the Dead Sea, or stay on land and peruse the Marina Village, or the Aqaba Local Market. Dinner this evening is on your own, but the nightlife in Aqaba is something to consider trying out.
M?dab?/Cairo: Transfer from Madaba to Amman in the morning and catch a flight to Cairo for the next leg of this epic adventure. Spend a free evening in the city and attend an optional group dinner.
Cairo/Asw?n: Take an orientation tour through the narrow alleys of the Khan el-Khalili bazaar, with free time for shopping or people watching from a shisha caf?. Then enjoy a guided tour of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Overnight sleeper train to Aswan.
Asw?n: Free morning to explore Aswan. Opt to wander through the souk at your own pace or visit the famous Philae Temple, it's your choice.
Asw?n: Spend the day exploring Aswan.
Asw?n/Luxor: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Ride on a Felucca to Aswan Bridge, where we will disembark and transfer to Kom Umbo. Later visit Kom Umbo temple before transferring to Luxor. Tonight, enjoy dinner at the local market where you can try some local specialties.
Luxor/Cairo: After breakfast the group will sail by ferry to the West Bank to meet our student-guide. Together we will bike through the village and visit the Funtasia Project Center where the group will learn about the Planeterra project at this location over tea with our guide. Afterwards, cycle back to the waterfront and board the ferry to travel back across the Nile. Spend a free afternoon in Luxor at your leisure, or choose to join the East Bank optional excursion. In the evening board an overnight train back to Cairo.
Cairo: Tour ends upon arrival.
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