classic road to jordan - 17 or 18 days

Day 7: Valley of the Kings
Luxor - Dahab - breakfast. Optional hot air ballooning excursion over Luxor, before an early morning visit to the Valleys of the Kings and Queens and the colonnaded Temple of Hatshepsut. Taking a break, we later visit the giant Temple of Karnak. Later this afternoon, we travel by overnight bus to Dahab via Hurghada. Overnight - bus

Days 9 - 11: Dahab - Relax by the Red Sea!
Dahab - breakfast. Today offers an optional snorkelling excursion to the Blue Hole. 80 metres in depth, the Blue Hole boasts an abundance of colourful coral, fish and marine life.

Tonight, an energetic climb to the summit of Mt Sinai and a visit St Katherine's Monastery are available. Enjoy the next few days at leisure, the Dahab waterfront is dotted with laid back cafes, bars and shops, perfect for eating, drinking or relaxing with a little retail therapy. Overnight (3) - Dahab

Day 12: Coastal Aqaba, Jordan
Dahab - Aqaba - breakfast. This morning, we transfer to Taba Marina to take the ferry crossing to Aqaba in Jordan. Remainder of the day and evening to explore Aqaba, Jordan’s premier seaside town. Overnight - Aqaba

Day 13: Explore Aqaba or visit the Dead Sea
Aqaba - Petra - breakfast. Good morning Aqaba. Azure blue waters brimming with kaleidoscopic marine life are a real attraction here at Aqaba. Why not opt to undertake some snorkelling or swimming? Alternatively, test your powers of buoyancy on an optional full day Dead Sea excursion including lunch! Available to book/pay locally. Late this afternoon, we transfer to the ancient Nabateen city of Petra. Overnight - Wadi Musa/Petra

Day 14: The Rose City of Petra
Petra - breakfast. Welcome to the Rose City! Access to the city on our guided exploration is through the famous narrow, deep siq. The rocks then give way to the most amazing site – that of the fantastically impressive Treasury. Walking down the gravel tracks, we’ll explore the ancient Nabatean tombs and the Roman rock-carved streets lined with temples, royal tombs, staircases, arched gates and public buildings. There is also a gigantic amphitheatre originally built to house 3000 spectators, though the Romans increased capacity to a whopping 7000. After the guided tour, you’re free to head off and further explore, haggle for a horse and chariot or just relax and take it all in. Free evening or why not test your culinary skills in the Petra Kitchen? Consider our Petra Kitchen - something good's cooking bolt-on. Overnight - Wadi Musa/Petra

Day 15: Explore Petra your way 
Petra - Wadi Rum - breakfast. A free morning to further explore the amazing, rambling site independently. Later this afternoon, we depart Petra and drive to Wadi Rum. A vast, silent landscape of ancient riverbeds, pastel coloured stretches of sandy desert and amazing rock formations known as jebels, dating from when time began that rise from the desert floor, Wadi Rum is our base for an exciting 4 x 4 desert safari. We’ll jump aboard open-top 4 x 4s for our sunny, sandy and scenic adventure into Jordan’s wilderness. Tonight, we’ll enjoy an included Bedouin dinner and bed under a galaxy of stars at our remote camp. Overnight Bedouin Camp Wadi Rum

Day 16: Wadi Rum - Lawrence of Arabia's land.
Wadi Rum - Aqaba - Cairo - breakfast This morning, we drive to back to Aqaba where we enjoy a tour of the Red Sea riviera town. Returning by ferry to Egypt, we travel onward to Cairo, arriving late evening. Overnight - Cairo

Day 17: Cairo
Monday - Cairo - breakfast. Free day or enjoy a guided visit to the Egyptian Museum - your choice! Hotel check out and included onward transfer to airport.

If wishing to enjoy the Egyptian Museum on day 17 in Cairo, it is important that you reserve a later flight (after 3pm) ex Cairo to your home port, or consider reserving an additional night’s accommodation.

20th December 2008 departure - 18 day tour
An additional day is spent in Cairo at the beginning of your tour. The touring arrangments of day 17 are conducted on day 3 and all scheduled arrangments will proceed a day later. This allows us to spend a great New Years Eve in Dahab. Happy New Year!

FINISH YOUR TOUR IN AMMAN
You can opt to further explore Jordan and finish your tour in Amman. On day 16 you can choose to transfer to Jordan's capital, Amman. Includes 1 night 3 hotel and departure transfer to Queen Alia Airport Amman. You may choose to add extra nights post accommodation and explore the nation's capital your own way. Finish your tour in Amman is available at a small additional cost, please check with your sales consultant for cost and availability.