Prices & Departure Dates
Prices shown are per person travelling. 'Twin/Double' prices per person apply when there are 2 people travelling, sharing a room. The 'Single supplement' applies for single travellers who require their own room and needs to be added to the 'Twin/Double' price. If you are happy to be paired up with another single traveller of the same sex on your tour, this can be arranged, thus avoiding the single person supplement.
Please note: Our Pharaoh's Pass and Nile Cruise Upgrade are not available on our Classic Road to Jordan tour departing 27 Dec 2010.
All hotels charge a compulsary New Year's dinner supplement. Tours departing on 24 Dec 2010 & 23 Dec 2011 will be staying at a hotel in Dahab. The New Year's dinner cost is payable by you locally, budget approx: USD $45.
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| Pre Tour Accommodation - Cairo |
USD $89 |
USD $30 |
| Post Tour Accommodation - Cairo |
USD $89 |
USD $30 |
Classic Road to Jordan - 16 days Go Guide : :Check out the go guide for details of the tour, info on visas, climate, money, what to bring and more!
Bolt-ons
Make the most of your time away! Listed below are the optional activities that are available on this trip. Please note that you will need to book these prior to travel as we cannot always guarantee availability of these activities once you are on holiday.
| Abu Simbel, possibly the most awe-inspiring temple of all ancient Egypt, with its gigantic rock–cut façade, was created to revere the mighty ruler Ramses II. Guarding the entrance to the temple, the 4 colossal statues of Ramses II sit majestically staring out across the desert, seemingly since time began. This excursion is offered on all tours visiting Aswan. |
| Foresaking the overnight bus journey from Luxor to Dahab which is included on all group tours visiting Dahab, you can opt to travel by flight from Luxor to Sharm el Sheikh and transfer on to Dahab, enjoying an extra night of comfort in a Luxor or Dahab hotel and reduced travelling time.
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| 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! |
| The pharaoh's pass offers a combined money-saving upgrade to the sleeper train cabin when travelling between Cairo and Aswan and an upgrade from the included felucca, to that of a Nile 5 star cruiser. Our cruiser has its own bar, lounge, restaurants and swimming pool. Your onboard cabin is well-equipped with private bathroom and air-conditioning for your comfort. All meals are included on your 3 night stay. Seasonal supplements may apply.
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| On our Jewel of the Nile, Family tours and many tailor-made itineraries we include the Sleeper Cabin Train as part of your journey. On all other tours (taking the Nefertiti Seater Train) we offer the option to upgrade to a sleeper cabin on the Sleeper train. Cabins are lockable, equipped with 2 bunk beds, linen, washbasin and towel, allowing passengers to relax and stretch out.
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| Carry on your Egyptian affair before or after your tour, with a day tour (with lunch) to amazing Alexandria on the Mediterranean Coast. Founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria boasts wonderful beaches and an impressive seafront corniche, along which are dotted cafes and restaurants, as well as catacombs, souks and relics from a bygone age.
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Experiences
If you are interesting in trips with similar experiences to this one, then check out some of the ones we've listed below.
| Enjoy the great outdoors, getting back to basics and soaking up the scenery. From camping for a night in the Sahara Desert, under a blanket of stars in Jordan's Wadi Rum or even on the snow in Antarctica! We also offer longer camping expeditions through the wilds of Africa. The choice is yours. |
| One of the highlights of our Egypt group tours, is felucca sailing on the mighty River Nile. Feluccas are simple, traditional sailboats, with broad sails, that have plied the mighty Nile since ancient times. Sail during the day, taking in the colourful sights of the Nile village life en-route, soak up the sun, relax, jump in for a swim and let the peaceful routine of life aboard allow, you to escape the stress of everyday life! At night sleep ondeck under a blanket of stars! What better way to experience the great outdoors! |
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| The Rose City of Petra is the jewel in Jordan’s glittering archaeological crown, and is now one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Accessed on a walk through a narrow, deep and winding cleft in the rock that is known as the Siq, the end prize is the hidden valley where the Rose City of Petra lies. And the first sight to behold is the façade of Al-Kazneh – aka the Treasury of Petra. This rose red building actually served as a royal tomb, but got its name from the legend that pirates hid their treasure there. With a backstory like that and its amazing appearance its no surprise to learn that it was this building that served as the Holy Grail’s resting place In Indiana Jones and the last crusade.
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Petra is full of ancient tombs, temples and ruins ripe for modern-day discoverers like us! |
What You See and What You Get
We have listed below the key highlights on this trip as well as all the things that are included. Additionally, where appropriate, we have listed the items thar are not included the trip price.
Trip Highlights
- Cairo - Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza Plateau, Necropolis of Saqqara, Egyptian Museum
- Nile felucca cruising - islands en route
- Edfu - Temple of Horus
- Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Aqaba - coastal resort, Jordan
- Rose City of Petra, Jordan
| - Aswan - High Dam, Philae Temple, River Nile
- Kom Ombo - Temple of Kom Ombo
- Luxor - Temple of Karnak
- Dahab - Red Sea coast - swim, relax, opt to snorkel or scuba dive in the clear coastal waters
- Dead Sea excursion
- Wadi Rum desert and safari, Jordan
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What's Included
- Breakfast daily, all meals aboard felucca, 1 lunch (Dead Sea), 1 dinner (Wadi Rum desert camp)
- Return sea crossing - Taba to Aqaba, Aqaba - Taba
- Touring of Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan, Edfu, Luxor & Petra
- Wadi Rum 4x4 desert camp
- All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air conditioned vehicles
| - 7 nights 4 - 5 star hotels, 3 nights 3 star hotels - Jordan, 2 nights felucca (open deck), 1 night bus: Luxor - Dahab, 1 overnight train: cairo - Aswan (seater train), 1 night deluxe desert camp (Wadi Rum)
- Airport arrival and departure transfer day 1 and day 16
- Dead Sea day trip
- Egyptian tour leader/guide degree qualified in Egyptology and Licensed Jordanian guide throughout Jordan
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What's Not Included
- International flights and visa
- Entrance Fees: $160-180 USD
| - All hotels on New Year’s Eve charge a compulsory
New Year’s dinner supplement. Tours departing on 24
Dec 2010 and 23 Dec 2011 will be staying at a hotel in Dahab.
The New Year’s dinner cost is payable by you locally,
(collected on day 2 of your tour with your entrance fees
and tip kitty) budget approx: USD$45.
- Tipping Kitty: $60-80 USD
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Postcards
Here's what some of our past travellers have written in to us and said about their experiences on this trip.
Abu Simbel and felucca cruise were the highlights of the trip, and of course our guide - Abdul, very energetic, lots of fun and always willing to please everyone.
I also felt very safe and comfortable being a single female traveller.
Had a great time!
Raquel Daniels, Dec 2009
It was great to spend Christmas in the sun!
Loved Dahab - such a change from the rest of Egypt, cool town, great vibe. I could easily spend a month there!
our guide, Saeed, was simply amazing. He had great knowledge of his country and a gift to share it with us.
Thank you for the memorable experience.
Bernard C., Dec 2008
Hi John,
I thought I would let you know that Egypt and Jordan was awesome!!! On the go were very well organised and I can not fault them at all!! Thanks for making the trip so memorable.
Regards
Stephen Mccracken,, Dec 2008
Hi Charlie,
I've just finished my Classic Road to Jordan tour which was AMAZING!!! I had the best time, the tour guides were fantastic and everything was well taken care of. It was the perfect way to finish off 2008 and begin 2009 but I'm now suffering from post-holiday depression so I need to book my next trip quick!
Karla Lowrie, Dec 2008
