5, 4 & 3 star hotels in Egypt & Jordan and desert camp in Jordan
Meals
13 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Transportation
A/C coach or mini-bus, 4X4 Jeep in Wadi Rum, ferry between Egypt & Jordan Domestic flights between Cairo-Aswan, Luxor-Cairo and Cairo to Sharm
Airport Transfer(s)
Arrival airport transfer on first day of the trip in Cairo.
Tour Guiding
Services of experienced Eqyptologist guides and local tour leaders in Jordan
Domestic Flights
Domestic flights from Cairo to Aswan, Luxor to Cairo and Cairo to Sharm
Sightseeing
Giza Pyramids
Sphinx
Egyptian Museum
Philae Temple
Unfinished Obeliks of Aswan
Edfu Temple
Komombo Temple
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon
Wadi Rum
Petra Ancient City
Dead Sea
Shobak Castle
Citadel
What is NOT included?
Any flights not mentioned above
Travel Insurance
Meals not stated above
Items of a personal nature
Tips and gestures
Entrance fees to the sights and museums
Optional activities
Other services not stated in the itinerary
Day 1 : Cairo
Welcome to Egypt! At the Cairo terminal keep your eyes peeled for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel. Freshen up and meet in the lobby around 6:00pm for an informal meeting with your guide and other tour members. Afterwards you have free time to start exploring vibrant Cairo or board a cruise for an optional group dinner.
Accommodation Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Included Activities Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities Group Dinner on Cruise – 35 USD
Day 2 : Cairo City Tour
Set your alarms for 7.30am and fill up on plenty of breakfast before a big day exploring Egypt’s iconic Ancient Wonder of the World – the Pyramids and Sphinx! Follow your guide for a tour across the ancient site to learn about the 4,600-year-old wonders. The journey continues with one of the most important museums dedicated to the ancient world – Egyptian Museum of Cairo. Home to over 120,000 ancient Egyptian relics and antiquities, this place will leave you in awe! After everyone has had their dose of awe, we’ll head back to our hotel for overnight stay.
Accommodation Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Giza Pyramids Sightseeing of Sphinx Sightseeing of Egyptian Museum
Entrance Fees Giza Pyramids/Sphinx – 700 EGP Egyptian Museum – 550 EGP
Day 3 : Cairo - Flight to Aswan
We start the day with a flight to Aswan where we will have a city tour with our local guide. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk for a look into the incredible building methods used to create the four-sided, hallmark monuments that are placed at the entrances of Egyptian temples. Take some time to walk along the 42-metre long lying bed of granite and learn about its significance from your guide. Visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, divine mother of the pharaohs. The temple is set beautifully on an island in the middle of the Nile. We will then arrive at the hotel for check-in and then have the option to join a traditional Nubian dinner in the evening.
Accommodation Tolip Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Aswan City tour Sightseeing of Philae Temple Sightseeing of Unfinished Obeliks of Aswan
Optional Activities Nubian Dinner – 32 USD
Entrance Fees Philae Temple – 550 EGP
Day 4 : Aswan
At 04:45 in the morning, we depart for the optional trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Abu Simbel. It is a must-do for all keen historians! Enjoy a free afternoon to explore Aswan and the banks of the Nile River at your own pace.
Accommodation Tolip Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Optional Activities Abu Simbel – 120 USD
Day 5 : Daily Felucca cruise on the Nile
Time to relax and enjoy the cool breeze of the Nile. Jump on-board a traditional Felucca sailboat, bound for the sailing on the Nile. After our river excursion, the rest of the day is yours to wander around Aswan as you wish.
Accommodation Tolip Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sailing on the Felucca
Day 6 : Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor
As we hop back onboard the coach and drive north towards Kom Ombo. Visit the Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. Next stop will be Edfu, home to one of the largest and best-preserved temples in Egypt. Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, the temple was built over 180-years from 237 BC to 57 BC. We’ll arrive in Luxor in the late afternoon, before checking out the Luxor Temple in the evening. Explore the dim-light temple after dark and learn from your guide of the temple complexes ancient history, dating back to the 14th century B.C. Not to forget, a visit to the vast Karnak Temple Complex, one of the most important religious centers of ancient Egypt with its marvelous temples. Your Egyptologist guide will enlighten you with the most intriguing stories and mythologies from the temple complex. Feeling adventurous?
Accommodation Steigenberger Nile palace Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Edfu Temple Sightseeing of Komombo Temple Sightseeing of Karnak Temple Sightseeing of Luxor Temple
Early in the morning take to the skies on an optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor. Then follow your guide to the Valley of the Kings, also known as the ‘City of the Dead’, home to fancy royal tombs carved into desert rocks and filled with treasures for the Pharaoh afterlife. Next up, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. Later in the afternoon we make our way to the airport and fly back to Cairo.
Accommodation Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon
Optional Activities Hot Air Balloon – 124 USD
Entrance Fees Valley Of The Kings – 750 EGP Hatshepsut Temple – 440 EGP
Day 8 : Cairo, Flight to Sharm El-Sheikh, Dahab
Following an early breakfast, transfer to the airport for our flight to Sharm El-Sheikh. We then head out to the Red Sea paradise of Dahab. Pack your swimsuit close and ready for a dip in the sea. You’ll get plenty of swimming, snorkeling, diving and sunbathing. The perfect way to relax after a week of cultural discovery.
Accommodation Dahab Paradise Hotel – 3 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Day 9 : Dahab
Today our Dahab experience starts with an optional snorkeling trip to the famous Blue Hole. Here you can snorkel off the shore, swim along colorful fish and experience the beauty of the coral reefs. Dahab is renowned for being one of the best diving destinations in the region, offering an unforgettable experience to divers of all levels. Following your return, why not try out camel trekking or water sports.
Accommodation Dahab Paradise Hotel – 3 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Dahab
Optional Activities Snorkeling at Blue Hole – 42 USD Scuba Diving – EUR 45
Day 10 : Dahab
Another day to relax under the sun and cool in the sea. Alternatively you can browse the bazaars and markets to practice your bartering skills and collect the best souvenirs. In the evening, you can join the optional Mountain Dinner.
Time for the second leg of your adventure. Depart early for Nuweiba, where we’ll hop onboard a local ferry as we cross into Jordan via Aqaba. On arrival in Jordan, we will make tracks for our campsite in Wadi Rum Desert. Enjoy free time to explore and relax in the afternoon or join an optional camel trek through the otherworldly desert landscapes. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Jordanian dinner under the stars. Followed by music and dance around the campfire as we get to know the locals of Wadi Rum! Attention: Ferries from Nuweiba to Aqaba only depart when they are full, which may result in 3 – 4-hour delays on the departure time and itinerary change in Jordan.
Accommodation Rahayeb Desert Camp
Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities Sightseeing of Wadi Rum
Optional Activities Camel Ride in Wadi Rum – 17 USD
Entrance Fees Wadi Rum – 7 USD
Day 12 : Wadi Rum, Petra
Kick off the day with an included Jeep safari through the incredibly vast and rocky landscapes of the desert. In the afternoon, say farewell to Wadi Rum as we head towards the Lost City of Petra! Recognised as one of the amazing 7 Wonders of the World, the city of Petra is a serious sight to behold, carved from rose-coloured rock. Enjoy free time on arrival in Petra to relax and unpack before an optional Petra by Night tour in the evening for a magical first glimpse of the ancient city lit by over 1,5000 glimmering candles.
Accommodation Petra Moon Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Jeep Safari in Wadi Rum
Optional Activities Petra By Night Tour – 25 USD
Entrance Fees Petra Ancient City – 70 USD
Day 13 : Petra
Get your cameras ready for a full day exploring all the sights of Petra. Be sure to pack comfortable shoes as there will be plenty of walking today. Follow your guide as they lead you towards the inner city to the Paraoh’s Castle, Triumphal Arch, Amphitheatre, Siq, Treasury and plenty more. Learn fascinating stories about the rediscovery of this ancient city lost in time.
Accommodation Petra Moon Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Petra Ancient City
Entrance Fees Petra Ancient City – 70 USD
Day 14 : Petra, Shobak Castle, Dead Sea , Amman
Fill up on breakfast before a jam-packed day! First up we’ll visit the Shobak Castle, the first Crusader fortress in the territory of East Jordan (Oultrejourdain). Learn from your guide about the history of these ruins built in 1115. Then, hop back on board the coach as we head towards the lowest point of dry land on Earth – the Dead Sea! Also known as ‘Sea of Salt’, the Dead Sea is hundreds of metres below sea level and holds incredibly salty water that keeps you afloat! Throw on your swimsuit, cover yourself in a cleansing mud bath and jump into the salty sea to bath in the natural minerals! we will also visit the Citadel and Amphitheatre before check into hotel in Amman.
Accommodation Sulaf Luxury Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Dead Sea Swim and Float At Dead Sea Sightseeing of Shobak Castle Citadel and Amphitheatre
Enjoy one final breakfast with the tour group and check out of the hotel, share final farewells with your new travel mates and start counting down the days until your next adventure with Travel Talk!
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