Archaeological Wonders of Egypt & Jordan
North Africa / Middle East > Egypt | 16 days
Trip Code: DPAWD
Highlights
Visiting ancient temples and archaeological sites with a local Egyptologist guide, Digging deeper into Jordan's famed historical sites, Exploring local cultures, Tasting local delicacies and learning to make them for yourself, Embracing the desert overnight in a tented camp.
It took archaeologist Howard Carter eight years of sweat and frustration to find the tomb of Tutankhamun. We doubt you’ll have nearly as much trouble. On this unforgettable voyage through the archaeological and natural marvels of the Ancient World, you’ll visit Egyptian temples and pyramids, walk the valleys of Petra, explore the magnificent Wadi Rum via 4x4 while travelling and sleeping in pure comfort. You don’t have to be of royal descent to appreciate the Valley of the Kings, but after 16 days with us, you’ll feel like one.
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Day 1 Cairo
Arrive at any time. Included transfer to hotel.
Day 2 Cairo (1B)
Explore the Pyramids of Giza, Sakkara and Dahshur, entrance into Khafre Pyramid and visit to the Sphinx. Option to take a camel ride in Giza.
Day 3 Aswan (1B,1D)
Flight to Aswan where we enjoy a felucca ride on the Nile, visit to a Nubian village and enjoy dinner with a local family.
Day 4 Abu Simbel/Aswan (1B)
Flight to and guided tour of Abu Simbel, tour of the High Dam, Philae Temple and unfinished obelisk quarry.
Day 5 Luxor (1B)
Travel to Luxor with visits to the Kom Ombo and Edfu temples.
Day 6 Luxor (1B,1D)
Walking tour of Karnak and Luxor temples and visit to the Mummification Museum. Enjoy dinner in a local family's home.
Day 7 Valley of the Kings/Cairo (1B)
Tour of the Valley of the Kings with visits to some tombs and observe local archaeologists at work. Visit the Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon. Option to visit the Tomb of Tutankhamun. Flight to Cairo.
Day 8 Cairo (1B,1L)
Tour the Egyptian Museum including the Tutankhamun exhibit with the option to visit the mummy room. Enjoy a kushari lunch in a local restaurant, and take an orientation walk of Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
Day 9 Cairo/Amman (1B)
Today, fly from Cairo to Amman, Jordan.
Day 10 Jerash/The Dead Sea (1B,1D)
Guided visit to the ancient Roman town of Jerash, and visit the Dead Sea with options for swimming and spa treatments.
Day 11 Mount Nebo/Madaba/Wadi Musa (1B)
Marvel at the incredible Madaba mosaics, view Israel from the summit of Mount Nebo and visit the desert crusader castle at Karak.
Days 12-13 Petra (2B,1D)
Guided tour of Petra and plenty of free time to explore. Cooking demonstration and dinner of local dishes.
Day 14 Wadi Rum (1B,1L,1D)
Visit to 'Little Petra', then explore the desert at Wadi Rum with a 4x4 jeep excursion, local Bedouin lunch and dinner and overnight in a tented camp.
Day 15 Amman (1B,1D)
Return to Amman and enjoy an afternoon city tour followed by an included final night dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 16 Amman (1B)
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Trip Overview
- Please note that if you have booked the "My Own Room" option for this tour, you will receive your own single room for all night stops.
- Cairo to Amman
- Arrival transfer - Welcome gift - Tour the Pyramids of Giza, Sakkara and Dahshur - Entrance into Khafre pyramid - Visit to the Sphinx - Felucca ride on the Nile - Visit to a Nubian village and dinner with a local family - Tour of Abu Simbel with flight - Tour of the High Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk quarry - Tour of Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples - Walking tour of Karnak and Luxor Temples and visit to the Mummification museum - Tour of the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple - Visit the Colossi of Memnon - Tour the Egyptian Museum - Walking tour of Khan El Khalili Bazaar - Flight Cairo to Amman - Entrance and guided visit to Jerash- Entrance to the Dead Sea - Entrance and guided visit to the Madaba mosaics - Admission to Mount Nebo - Guided visit to Kerak Castle - Petra 2 day entrance and one day guided tour - Cooking demonstration and dinner of local dishes - Visit Little Petra - Wadi Rum 4x4 jeep excursion and local lunch and dinner - Amman city tour including entrance to the Citadel and Roman amphitheatre.
- Discovery Adventures guides throughout
- Comfort hotels (14 nts), comfort desert camp (1 nt).
- Allow USD200-275 for meals not included
- Max 16, avg 10
- 15 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 6 dinners
- Van, minibus, plane, felucca, walking, 4x4

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