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Budget Felucca Explorer & Totally Jordan - 14 days

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Tour Overview

BUDGET TOUR: Embark on a 14-day adventure from Cairo to the Dead Sea, exploring the ancient wonders of Egypt and Jordan on a budget-friendly journey. Sail the Nile on a traditional felucca, marvel at the grandeur of Petra, and experience the surreal beauty of Wadi Rum. From iconic pyramids to Roman ruins and the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea, this trip is packed with unforgettable moments.

Start

Cairo

End

Dead Sea

Destination

Dead Sea

Days

14

Pace

Medium

Range

Essentials

Max Group Size

Min 18 - Max 32

Min Age

18

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Trip Code: BFEATJ

Trip Highlights

Why you'll love this trip

  • Mt Nebo - Explore one of the most sacred sites in Jordan with views across the Promised Land

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

  • Wadi Rum - Admire the vast red desert landscape with rolling dunes and dramatic rock formations

  • Dead Sea - Float in warm, buoyant mineral-rich waters

  • 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 of Wadi Mujib Biosphere Reserve

  • Petra - Discover the fabled UNESCO-listed Nabataean City that was all but lost to the modern world until its rediscovery in 1812

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

  • Umm Qais - Visit a Roman Decapolis city, once a cultural centre, home to poets and great philosophers

  • Jerash - See the ruins of the ancient Roman city, which at over 2000 years old is still surprisingly well-preserved

  • Umm ar-Rasas - Step into an ancient city which is an important stop on the caravan route between east and west

  • Madaba - See a Christian market town, the Church of St George and Jordan’s finest Byzantine mosaics

  • Amman - Explore this ancient hilltop citadel, with its fascinating Archaeological Museum and the bustling souqs

Day by Day Itinerary

Itinerary

Trip route map

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 4 dinners
8 nights 3 - 4 star hotels, 1 night deluxe desert camp in Wadi Rum, 2 nights felucca (open deck).
2 overnight trains from Cairo to Aswan & Luxor to Cairo (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin)
Airport arrival and departure transfers on day 1 and day 14. Transfers on day 14 are offered at 23:00 (day 13), 04:00, 07:00, 09:00, 12:00 and 16:00
Touring - Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Amman, Jerash, Umm Qais, Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum, Shobak, Umm ar-Rasas, Mt Nebo and Madaba
Wadi Rum - 4x4 desert safari through the sand dunes
All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles
Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology and a licensed Jordanian guide throughout Jordan

Not Included

International flights and visa
International flight between Cairo and Amman is not included and needs to be booked separately by the traveller - refer to the Trip Notes on day 8 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
Departure transfer from Cairo Hotel to Airport on day 8 (can be booked for a supplement)

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

Duration14 days
StartCairo
EndDead Sea
StyleGroup Tours
Max Group32 people

Pricing

Starting from
AUD $5,585
Was $4,747.25
per person
✓ Best available price

Dates and availability

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