Crusaders, Petra and Pyramids - Family
15 days - from $2890
Experience Egypt and Jordan – shifting sands, ancient temples, Roman ruins and a Bedouin adventure
Arriving in Cairo, we visit the Egyptian Museum, pyramids and Sphinx. Further south we ride camels and take a sailboat trip around Aswan’s islands.
A relaxing Nile cruise then brings us to Luxor, where we visit Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings before returning to Cairo. A morning is spent at the fascinating Pharaonic Village, where we gain a fun, interactive insight into life in ancient Egypt, before exploring the bustling, centuries-old Khan el Khalili bazaar.
Mt Sinai is the next stop, before crossing into Jordan, where we spend a night in a traditional Bedouin camp deep in the spectacular setting of Wadi Rum – a real highlight! We take a full day to discover the amazing city of Petra, visit a Crusader castle, and swim (or float!) in the Dead Sea, before our adventure ends in Amman.
Highlights
- Cruising the Nile
- Luxor
- Amman
- Aqaba
- Petra
- Wadi Rum
Itinerary:
Day 1: (Sun) Arrive Cairo and transfer to hotel.2: Visit Egyptian Museum, pyramids and Sphinx. Sleeper train to Aswan.3: Explore the Aswan bazaar. Afternoon camel ride and felucca trip.4: Optional visit to Abu Simbel. Board Nile cruise boat.5: Nile cruise. Visit Komombo and Edfu temples.6: Arrive Luxor. Horse-drawn carriages to Karnak Temple.7: Visit Valley of the Kings. Afternoon free. Sleeper train to Cairo.8: Visit Pharaonic Village and Khan el Khalili bazaar. Afternoon free.9-10: Drive to the Sinai. Optional ascent of Mount Sinai. Hydrofoil to Aqaba (Jordan).11: Drive to Wadi Rum and ride camels to our Bedouin camp.12: Morning hike around Wadi Rum, then drive to Petra.13: Full day exploring Petra.14: Drive via Shobak Castle and the Dead Sea to Amman.15: Tour ends in Amman after breakfast (Sun).
Included: Local tour leader, professional local guides, arrival transfer, transport, sightseeing and entrance fees.
Not Included: Flights & taxes, meals unless specified, drinks, visas, travel insurance, tips (see below), spending of a personal nature, optional sightseeing.
Meals: 14 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 9 dinners
Equipment Included: sleeping mat
Valid From: 01 Jan 07
Valid Until: 31 Dec 69
Starts/Ends: Cairo to Amman
Trip Reference: PTPP