Petra Holiday Planner. Tailor-made Holidays to Petra in Jordan

Day 1: Cairo

Welcome to Egypt. Prepare yourself for an exciting 2 weeks of sightseeing and sunshine! Upon arrival at the airport we will meet and transfer you to your hotel, where you can rest before our adventure begins. Overnight - Cairo

Day 2: Cairo

Today, enjoy a visit to the famous Pyramids at Giza, one of the sole survivors from the ancient Greek listed Seven Wonders of the World. The pyramids are the planet’s oldest tourist attraction and will not fail to impress even the most seasoned traveller. In front of the pyramids sits the Sphinx, an enormous statue with the face of a man and body of a lion. This afternoon we explore the ancient necropolis of Saqqara, with its litany of ancient tombs and famous centre piece, Zhoser’s step pyramid. Constructed in 2700 BC by the Pharaoh’s chief architect, it became the template for all future pyramid construction. Overnight - Cairo

Day 3: Cairo - Aswan

We start the day’s sightseeing with a trip to the Egyptian Museum to see the dazzling antiquities of ancient Egypt on display there, including the amazing treasures of King Tutankhamen and his stunning gold funerary mask. This afternoon we take a tour of Old Coptic Cairo, where we’ll find the Citadel and some of the oldest Christian churches in the world, including the Hanging Church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary and built in the 3rd century. This evening we board our overnight sleeper train to Aswan. Overnight - Sleeper train

Day 4: Aswan - Nile Cruising

Aswan. This afternoon we travel out of town to visit the mighty High Dam; a modern feat of engineering, the by-product for this immense construction is Lake Nasser-the world’s largest artificial lake! We will also take a trip to the Philae Temple on Agilika Island, which is dedicated to the goddess Isis. Overnight - Nile Cruiser

Days 5-6: Nile Cruising

It’s an early start today as we fly south to Abu Simbel, possibly the greatest and most awe-inspiring temple of ancient Egypt, created to revere the mighty pharaonic ruler King Ramses II. The four colossal statues of the pharaoh himself guard the entrance to this mighty temple with its spectacular rock-cut facade. Returning to Aswan you will set sail up the Nile for the next couple of days. While sailling you will visit Kom Ombo, Edfu Temple and a visit to Luxor Temple. Overnight Nile Cruiser.

Day 7: Nile Cruising - Cairo

This morning we disembark the cruiser and tour the West Bank, home to the legendary Valley of the Kings, with its myriad of tombs, temples and monuments. The first monuments you’ll see are the imposing Colossi of Memnon; these massive enthroned statues are all that remains of the temple of Amenophis. The often highly decorated tombs were constructed to once house the regal sarcophagi enclosed mummies of the mighty pharaohs awaiting their passage into the after-life. We also visit the Valley of the Queens, the colonnaded Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the spectacular Karnak temple, which is dedicated to the Theban gods. This evening board the overnight sleeper train to Cairo Overnight - Sleeper train

Days 8-9: Cairo

Welcome back to Cairo. Upon arrival you will be transferred back to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of today and tomorrow at your leisure . Overnight Cairo.

Day 10: Cairo - Dead Sea

Today you will be transferred to your flight to Amman in Jordan. Upon arrival we transfer to the lowest point on earth - the Dead Sea ; a natural phenomena, where you float like a cork in the intensely saltrich waters. The high concentration of mineral salts in the sea also gives your skin a fabulous detox! Overnight - Dead Sea

Day 11: Dead Sea

Time for a bit of pampering - perhaps a day at a Dead Sea spa where you can indulge yourself in a variety of luxurious well-being treatments? Or simply relax in the sun by the Dead Sea , the choice is yours.

Day 12: Dead Sea - Petra

Enjoy a well deserved sleep in this afternoon we drive south, visiting Karak crusader castle en-route to Petra. Overnight - Petra

Day 13: Petra

The jewel in Jordan’s archaeological crown is the Rose City of Petra , where you’ll spend a full day sightseeing. Catching your first glimpse of the Treasury through the corridors of the siq. We wander down the ancient Roman rock carved streets, exploring the Nabataean tombs, amphitheatre and other hidden treasures this once-lost city has to offer. If you’re feeling daring, why not climb the hundreds of steps to Ad-Deir? Ad-Deir is better known as the Monastery and, with its impressive facade and the spectacular views, it is definitely worth the physical exertion! Tonight why not book our Petra Kitchen Enhance option for a fun night learning to cook the local cuisine Overnight - Petra.

Day 14: Petra - Amman

You’ll have the chance to revisit Petra enjoy this time at on your own. If you would prefer a guide why not book our Petra In Depth Enhance option. Continue driving onward to St George’s Church in Madaba to view the fascinating 6th century mosaic map of the Holy Land. After Madaba continue to Amman. Overnight - Amman

Day 15: Amman

Today we take in the magnificent Roman provincial city of Jerash. With its colonnaded street, theatre, nymphaeum and Temples of Artemis and Zeus. To make these spectacular 2000 year old ruins come to life you’ll join the throngs at the Jerash hippodrome watching a 7 lap chariot race and battle re-enactment. We drive onward to Ajlun for a tour of the crusader era Saracen Castle built by the armies of Salah ad din. Overnight - Amman