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Pyramids to Petra with Cruise - 15 days

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Tour Overview

Discover the best of Egypt and Jordan on an adventure that includes the phenomenal Pyramids of Giza, temples, tombs and Crusader castles. Cruise the River Nile, explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, be enthralled by Petra and take in dramatic desert of Wadi Rum - a photographer’s delight.

Start

Cairo

End

Amman

Destination

Amman

Days

15

Pace

Medium

Range

Signature

Max Group Size

Min 15 - Max 24

Min Age

15

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Trip Code: PTPNC

Trip Highlights

Why you'll love this trip

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

  • Cairo - Marvel at the legendary Pyramids of Giza, explore the Necropolis of Saqqara and see 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

  • Luxor West Bank - Discover exquisite tombs at the Valley of the Kings, see the towering Colossi of Memnon and explore the beautiful Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

  • 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 leisurely boat trip to Agilika Island to explore romantic Philae Temple and wander around the colourful souqs

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

  • Nile cruising - Cruise from Aswan to Luxor, spending 3 nights on board a 5 star Nile cruiser

  • Kom Ombo - Visit the Nile side Temple of Kom Ombo

  • Umm ar-Rasas - Take in this ancient city which was once an important stop on the caravan route between east and west

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

  • Madaba - See Jordan’s finest Byzantine mosaics at the Church of St George in this Christian market town

  • 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, 3 lunches and 4 dinners
9 nights 4-5 star hotels, 1 night Wadi Rum deluxe desert camp, 3 nights aboard a 5 star Nile Cruiser (en suite cabin)
2 overnight trains from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin)
Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 15. Departure transfers are offered on day 15 at 04:00, 07:00, 12:00 and 23:00 only.
Touring - Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan and Luxor
Touring - Amman, Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum, Umm ar-Rasas, Mt Nebo and Shobak
Wadi Rum - 4x4 desert safari through the sand dunes
Dead Sea - Free time to swim and detox

Not Included

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 10 for details
International flights and visas (see Trip Notes for further information about visas)
Tip for your tour guides 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 Group24 people

Pricing

Starting from
AUD $6,395
Was $4,796.25
per person
✓ Best available price

Dates and availability

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