Pyramids & Petra Family Holiday

12 days - from $2039

A journey across Egypt and Jordan ⓠhome to the wonders of many ancient civilizations

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Cairo & the Pyramids
• St. Catherineâ™s Monastery & Mt. Sinai
• Petra & Wadi Rum

In Cairo, Egypt's eclectic capital, you visit the ancient Pyramids and the mysterious Sphinx, before marvelling at the huge number of treasures in the Egyptian Museum. The collection of mummies is also worth a look (optional).

Travelling down the Sinai Peninsula you visit the pilgrimage site of St. Catherineâ™s Monastery and have the opportunity to climb Mt. Sinai at sunrise. Your finale in Egypt is a camel trek by the Red Sea and snorkelling at relaxed, colourful Dahab.

Journeying across the Red Sea, you continue into Jordan to Wadi Rum. Here you camp under the stars and gaze up at dramatic rock formations. You will also explore this incredible scenery on an exciting jeep safari. The fabled city of Petra is carved out of the very rock of which Jordan is formed. You have a full day to explore this ancient site by horse and on foot. Catching your first glimpse of the Treasury is a sight never to be forgotten.

Dana Nature Reseve is a national treasure best explored on foot on one of the many trails here. Following a visit to the Crusader castle of Kerak, your trip ends with a couple of days relaxing at the Dead Sea

Itinerary:

Day 1 Fly to Cairo Day 2 City tour including Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum Day 3 Drive to St. Catherineâ™s Monastery Day 4 Sunrise climb of Mt. Sinai then on to Dahab Day 5 Red Sea Snorkelling & Camel Safari Day 6 Cross by ferry into Jordan; drive to Wadi Rum Day 7 4WD exploration; drive to Petra Day 8 Petra sightseeing Day 9 Dana Nature Reserve Day 10 Visit Kerak; transfer to Dead Sea Day 11 Free at Dead Sea Day 12 Fly home

Transport, accommodation and meals: Transport- Minibus, boat, on foot, camel, 4WD. Distinctive Accommodation- Hotels (9nts), resthouse (1nt), Bedouin-style camp (1nt) Hotels generally have en suite facilities. The resthouse is more rustic with shared facilities; it has stunning views over Dana. In Wadi Rum youâ™ll stay in a multi-share camp with shared facilities. Meals included- 10 breakfasts & 4 dinners. Swimming opportunities- In the sea at Dahab or in pools at St. Catherine's, Petra and the Dead Sea.
Other costs: International airfare not included. Airport tax abroad not included.
Other info: Minimum age: 8 years Anyone in good health should be able to participate in this trip. There is a reasonable amount of walking involved, especially at Mt. Sinai, Petra and Dana. Be prepared for dry and dusty desert conditions.
Group size: Maximum 16 people. 3-5 families.
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Trip Reference: FEJ