Temples, Tombs, Treasury - 13 days

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The best of Egypt and Jordan, a treasure chest of ancient sites including the legendary Pyramids of Giza, plenty of beach time, a foray into the mysterious city of Petra, and a night in a desert Bedouin camp!

Day 1: Cairo
Tuesday. Welcome to Egypt and the start of your holiday! Arrive Cairo, included transfer to hotel and overnight. Overnight - Cairo
Day 2: Pyramids of Giza & Saqqara
Cairo - Luxor. Today see the impressive pyramids and sphinx at Giza. Perhaps opt to hire a camel! Later we travel to Saqqara, to explore the myraid tombs and temples at the site and see Zhoser's step pyramid - constructed by Imhotep, the pharaoh's chief architect in 2700 BC! There will be time for dinner before we travel by overnight train to Luxor. Opt for a sleeper cabin upgrade, if you fancy a little extra comfort. Overnight - Train (B)
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Statue of Rames II at the Karnak temple in Luxor
Day 3: Explore Ancient Thebes
Arrive and check into our hotel. There's time to explore Luxor on foot following the waterside corniche or maybe stop for drink at one of the many Nile side cafes and tea houses. Tonight, why not take our optional tour to the Temple of Luxor at night. Book and pay locally. The rest of the evening at leisure. Overnight - Luxor (B)
Egypt Tours - Karnak Temple and the Avenue of Sphinxes in Luxor
Day 4: Valley of the Kings
Luxor - Cairo. Why not watch the sunrise from the heady heights of a hot air balloon - take the optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor and see it come alive in the morning sun. Early today, we visit Luxor’s famous West Bank. One of the first sights will be the twin seated statues known as the Colossi of Memnon. We then visit the legendary Valleys of the Kings and the imposing ramped and limestone colonnaded Temple of Hatshepsut. Hatshepsut was one of only three Egyptian ruling queens. Perhaps the most famous tomb in the Valley of the Kings is that of the boy-King Tutankhamen. Archaeologist Howard Carter discovered his intact and treasure -filled tomb in 1922. Taking a break, we later visit the colossal Temple of Karnak.

There's time for R&R by the hotel swimming pool this afternoon, before returning to Cairo by overnight seater train. sleeper cabin upgrade available. Overnight - Train (B)
Day 5: Cairo & The Egyptian Museum
Arriving to Cairo, we set off on a guided tour of the Egyptian National Museum of Antiquities. The museum is home to an extensive collection of some 120 000 ancient Egyptian antiquities, with a representative amount on display and the remainder in storerooms. You can choose to visit the Royal Mummy Room, where 9 royal mummies from the New Kingdom is displayed. The afternoon and evening offer free time or the option to take part in a city tour. Overnight - Cairo (B)
On the beach in Dahab - Egypt's popular Red Sea resort
Day 6: Dahab
Cairo - Dahab. Today we cross the Suez Canal and travel onto beautiful Dahab, located on the Red Sea. Journey time approx 9 hours. There's plenty to keep you occupied over the next few days, from SCUBA diving and snorkelling to sunbathing by the pool or horse-riding along the beach. The rest of the day is free for you to do as you please! This evening why not sample some tasty sea food at one of the seafront restaurants! Overnight - Dahab (B)
Divers exploring the Red Sea
Days 7 - 8: Red Sea R&R
Spend the following days at leisure. Optional activities include a snorkelling excursion to the Blue Hole. 80 metres deep, the Blue Hole boasts an abundance of colourful coral, fish and marine life. Most of the aquatic species live within the first 5 metres beneath the sea level, allowing even the novice a fantastic display of the underwater world. You can also opt for an energetic climb to the summit of Mt Sinai and visit St Katherine's Monastery. Camel and jeep treks into the surrounding Sinai Desert are also available locally. Overnight - Dahab (B:2)
The Dead Sea from Israel
Day 9: Wadi Rum - Jordan
Dahab - Wadi Rum. Today we transfer to Nuweiba to take the ferry crossing to Aqaba in Jordan. From Aqaba we drive to Wadi Rum - a vast, silent landscape of pastel coloured sketches of sandy desert punctuated by amazing rock formations known as jebels. Here we'll undertake a 4x4 desert safari, before tucking into a Bedouin dinner at our desert camp. Bed tonight is under a galaxy of stars or in tents. Overnight - Wadi Rum (B, D)
At the end of the narrow siq in Petra the Treasury is revealed
Day 10: Petra
Wadi Rum - Petra. After breakfast at our desert camp we travel on to Petra through the breath-taking 'secret road' of Al-Madras. Tonight, it may be possible to take a candlelit walk through the Siq by taking the atmospheric 'Petra by Night' excursion (bookable locally) Overnight - Petra (B)
The treasury at Petra in Jordan
Day 11: The Rose City of Petra
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 - Petra (B)
On a camel safari through the Wadi Rum Desert
Day 12: Mt Nebo & the Dead Sea
Petra - Mt Nebo -Dead Sea - Madaba. This morning we travel to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth's surface for lunch and a chance to bob around in the buoyant mineral rich waters and smother ourselves in mud!

Next stop is holy Mt Nebo - the single most important Biblical site in Jordan. Having led the Israelites for 40 years through the wilderness, it is from this panoramic vantage point, that Moses is said to have seen the Promised Land. We too can enjoy excellent views of the Jordan River Valley, the northern shore of the Dead Sea, Jericho and on clear days, Jerusalem. We travel on to the bustling Christian market town of Madaba, where we spend the night. Overnight - Madaba (B, L)
Day 13: Madaba & Amman
Sunday. Madaba – Amman airport - breakfast. If time permits, explore Madaba independently before hotel check-out and an included departure transfer to Amman’s Queen Alia Airport. (B)

Hot Air Ballooning!
Luxor Hot Air Ballooning bolt-on.
An aerial adventure awaits in Luxor! Imagine drifting silently over temples, ancient sites, ruins and villages in the early morning sun. See ancient Thebes from a different angle as you float above the River Nile and wave down at the locals as you drift a few metres from their open rooftops!


Tour Details
  • Starts in: Cairo / Ends in: Amman
  • Departs: Tuesday - year round
  • No local payment required
  • Breakfast:12, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 1
  • Hotel Rating: 3 - 5 star
  • Tour Guide: Yes
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