Egypt & Jordan Uncovered

Rise and shine, we are travelling back in time to the home of ancient knowledge. Depart for Alexandria, Egypt’s second largest city, and Get the chance to see the panoramic view of the Library of Alexandria. ( Please note that it is not possible to visit inside of the library as it is closed on Saturdays ) Wander through the ruins of one the most important historical archaeological sites ever found on earth. While traveling in such an amazing place! After seeing the amazing decorations and wandering around in the dark, walking down the carved corridors of the Catacombs below, carved into the bedrock and having many amazing statues, sarcophagi and murals, is an incredible experience and a must visit! Visit to Pompey’s Pillar, One of the most prominent tourist attractions in the city of Alexandria, the Column of Pompey is a Roman triumphal column that still exists today in Alexandria and is one of the oldest and highest monumental columns in the world. Continue visiting a place that has witnessed a lot of history. The Citadel castle was built on the exact site of the famous Alexandria Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Right next to the water, definitely worth a visit so you can take beautiful pictures. . . Alexandria is a must-see for all travellers! After you’ve had your daily dose of history and ancient culture, return to Cairo for an overnight stay.

• Accommodation Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
• Meals Included Breakfast
• Included Activities Sightseeing of Alexandria
• Optional Activities Group Dinner on Cruise – 35 USD
• Entrance Fees Catacombs: 200 EGP Pompey’s Pillar: 200 EGP Citadel: 200 EGP

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

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

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! Then we will hop on board the traditional Felucca sailboat and embark on our 2-night cruise down the Nile River. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore Aswan and the banks of the Nile River at your own pace.

• Accommodation Traditional Egyptian Felucca
• Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Optional Activities Abu Simbel – 120 USD

Today is a chill-day sailing down the Nile, watching beautiful scenery and waving to the locals and fishermen. Whilst absorbing the stunning temples along the coast, sit back and enjoy the relaxing breeze. Have a dip in the Nile, play volleyball with the local kids and prepare for a local feast on the riverbanks as you watch the sunset with a cold drink in hand.

• Accommodation Traditional Egyptian Felucca
• Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Included Activities Sailing on the Felucca

Time to bid farewell to our lovely felucca 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
• Entrance Fees Edfu Temple – 550 EGP Komombo Temple – 450 EGP Luxor Temple – 500 EGP Karnak Temple – 600

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

Wake up well rested as your overnight sleeper train pulls into Cairo! 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! Then, roam around Cairo stopping by the Citadel of Saladin and the world-famous Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Make sure to wear your haggling hats and brace for the mayhem!

• Accommodation Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
• Meals Included Breakfast
• Included Activities Sightseeing of Cairo Sightseeing of Citadel of Saladin Sightseeing of Mohammed Ali Mosque Sightseeing of Hanging Church Sightseeing of Bazaar Khan El- Khalili
• Entrance Fees Citadel of Saladin – 550 EGP

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Amman. In the afternoon, feel free to discover Amman on your own terms and compare the local Jordanian cuisine with Egypt!

• Accommodation Sulaf Luxury Hotel – 4 Star
• Meals Included Breakfast
• Included Activities Welcome Meeting
• Optional Activities Group Dinner – 22 USD

Fill up on breakfast before a big day exploring. Follow your guide on an included city tour through Amman with included visits to the Citadel and Amphitheatre. Next up, make tracks towards Ajloun to visit the castle ruins and impressive ancient city of Jerash. Filled with stunning sights of Greco-Roman ruins, the area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age! Return to Amman in the evening.

• Accommodation Sulaf Luxury Hotel – 4 Star
• Meals Included Breakfast
• Included Activities Guided City Tour in Amman Sightseeing of Jerash Sightseeing of Ajloun
• Optional Activities Ajloun Natural Reserve Trail – 25 USD
• Entrance Fees Jerash – 10 USD Ajloun – 10 USD

Today we will make tracks for our campsite in Wadi Rum Desert. Enjoy free time to explore and relax 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!

• 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

Kick off the day with an included Jeep safari through the incredibly vast and rocky landscapes of the desert. In the afternoon, farewell 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 or similar
• Meals Included Breakfast
• Included Activities Jeep Safari
• Optional Activities  Petra By Night Tour – 25 USD
• Entrance Fees Petra Ancient City – 70 USD

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 or similar
• Meals Included Breakfast
• Included Activities Sightseeing of Petra Ancient City
• Entrance Fees Petra Ancient City – 70 USD

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! Tonight, we’ll return to 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
• Optional Activities Lunch at Dead Sea – 12 USD
• Entrance Fees Dead Sea – 10 USD Shobak Castle – 1 JD

Enjoy a final breakfast with the tour group before bidding your farewells to new travel mates and checking out of the hotel. Time to start counting down the days until your next adventure with Happydays Tour!

• Meals Included Breakfast