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Budget Felucca Explorer, Red Sea & Jordan - 15 days

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Tour Overview

BUDGET TOUR: This 15-day adventure takes you on an unforgettable journey through Egypt and Jordan, exploring ancient wonders and stunning landscapes. Begin in Cairo with a visit to the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then sail the Nile on a traditional felucca, exploring Aswan, Kom Ombo, and Luxor. After relaxing on the Red Sea Riviera in Hurghada, fly to Jordan, where you'll uncover the treasures of Petra, experience a desert safari in Wadi Rum, and float in the healing waters of the Dead Sea.

Start

Cairo

End

Amman

Destination

Amman

Days

15

Pace

Medium

Range

Essentials

Max Group Size

Min 18 - Max 32

Min Age

18

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Trip Code: BFERSJ

Trip Highlights

Why you'll love this trip

  • Petra - Discover this spectacular UNESCO-listed Nabataean city, which is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World

  • Hurghada - Relax at the Red Sea, swim and opt to snorkel or scuba dive in the clear coastal waters

  • Cairo - Visit legendary pyramids and Sphinx on the Giza Plateau and marvel at King Tut's treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum

  • Wadi Rum - Explore this vast red desert with its rolling dunes and dramatic rock formations in a 4x4 and camp under a blanket of stars

  • The Dead Sea - Spend a night at the Dead Sea, float in the famously buoyant, mineral-rich waters and smother yourself in Dead Sea mud

  • Luxor - Roam around the colossal Temple of Karnak and take an optional tour of the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple at night

  • Aswan - Take a scenic boat ride out to Agilika Island to explore the beautiful Philae Temple and stroll around Aswan's colourful souks

  • Nile felucca sailing - Sail the River Nile on board a traditional felucca and spend two nights sleeping under a blanket of stars

  • Kom Ombo - Discover the unique double Temple of Kom Ombo, on the bank of the River Nile

  • Wadi Mujib - Trek the Siq Trail and go canyoning in the lowest nature reserve in the world (seasonal - included on departures Apr to Oct)

  • Shobak - Visit Shobak Crusader Castle, perched dramatically on a hill top

Day by Day Itinerary

Itinerary

Trip route map

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 3 dinners
1 overnight train from Cairo to Aswan (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin)
10 nights 3 - 4 star hotels, 1 night deluxe desert camp in Wadi Rum, 2 nights felucca (open deck).
Red Sea beach break in Hurghada
Airport arrival and departure transfers on day 1, day 10 and day 15. Transfers on day 15 are offered at 23:00 (day 14), 04:00, 07:00, 09:00, 12:00 and 16:00
Touring - Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Hurghada, Petra, Wadi Rum and Shobak
Wadi Rum - 4x4 desert safari through the sand dunes
Dead Sea - 2 days of leisure

Not Included

International flights and visa
International flight between Hurghada and Amman is not included and needs to be booked separately by the traveller - refer to the Trip Notes on day 10 for details
Tip for your tour guide in Egypt and Jordan. We recommend you allow USD$10 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is a personal gesture

Is This Trip Right for You?

Is this trip right for you?

  • There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.

  • This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.

  • Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.

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Tour Details

Duration15 days
StartCairo
EndAmman
StyleGroup Tours
Max Group32 people

Pricing

Starting from
AUD $4,310
Was $3,663.5
per person
✓ Best available price

Dates and availability

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