Guide

Services of an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology and licensed Jordanian guide throughout Jordan

Accommodation

8 nights 4-5 star hotels in Egypt, 3 nights 4 star hotels in Jordan, 1 night deluxe desert camp in Wadi Rum

Transport

Airport arrival and departure transfers on day 1 and day 14. Departure transfers on day 14 are offered at 23:00 (day 13), 04:00, 07:00, 09:00, 12:00 and 16:00 All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

Others

1 overnight train from Cairo to Luxor (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin) Touring - Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Luxor, Dendera, Hurghada, Petra and Shobak Hurghada Red Sea stay and Jordan Dead Sea stay

Meals

Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 1 dinner Wadi Rum 4x4 desert safari and dinner

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Others

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 9 for details International flights and visas (see Trip Notes for further information about visas) Tip for your tour guide in Egypt and Jordan. We recommend you allow USD$8 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture

Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Cairo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Cairo

Sunday. Welcome to Egypt! On arrival at the airport you’ll be transferred to our hotel to spend the rest of today at leisure. If arriving early, you may wish to join our Backstreets of Cairo tour, which visits lesser-known highlights of the capital, including the cave church of St Simon and Tahrir Square. You may also wish to extend your tour with an Alexandria Day Trip on the Saturday. We can arrange pre-tour accommodation on request.
Day 2 Day 2: Pyramids Of Giza
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Pyramids Of Giza

Discover Egypt’s most famous attraction today as we visit the Pyramids of Giza and the iconic Sphinx. Explore these ancient tombs and there’s also the opportunity to ride a camel at the legendary site. Continue to Saqqara necropolis to see the ancient stepped Pyramid of Zhoser. This monument is even older than the Giza Pyramids and is surrounded by countless tombs and burial sites.
Day 3 Day 3: Grand Egyptian Museum
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Grand Egyptian Museum

Cairo - Luxor. Today we’ll explore the Grand Egyptian Museum. Located only 2km from the Pyramids, this incredible new museum is home to a vast number of artefacts from across ancient Egyptian history. Some of these have never been on public display before and others have been painstakingly restored by experts. There is a large Tutankhamun exhibition and the museum makes use of modern technology, including virtual reality. After our guided tour we head over to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to visit the fascinating Royal Mummies’ Hall, where the mummies of ancient Egyptian kings and queens are on now display. Strolling through this incredible hall we’ll see 20 mummies, including Ramses II and Queen Hatshepsut. Some of these mummies are so well preserved that they still have thick locks of hair and visible finger nails! Then we return to our hotel where there’s time to relax by the pool and have dinner before we board the overnight train to Luxor this evening. Please Note: the Grand Egyptian Museum is scheduled to open in late 2024, though an official opening date has yet to be released. If travelling prior to the opening of the new facility we’ll visit the Egyptian Museum instead.
Day 4 Day 4: Luxor & Dendera
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Luxor & Dendera

We arrive in Luxor this morning and drive to Dendera, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temple complexes. Enjoy a guided tour of this ancient site, including the magnificent Temple of Hathor. Later, we return to Luxor to spend the afternoon at leisure and there’s an optional visit to Luxor Temple this evening. After dark, the temple is beautifully illuminated by hundreds of lights.
Day 5 Day 5: Valley Of The Kings
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Valley Of The Kings

Explore the lavishly decorated tombs of famous pharaohs this morning as we visit the Valley of the Kings. Many important pharaohs were buried here including Ramses II and of course, Tutankhamun. Continue to the mortuary temple of Hatshepsut - the second female pharaoh. The final stop of the morning is at the Colossi of Memnon. These two giant statues of King Amenhotep III are all that remains of what was once the largest temple in the world. After time to relax by the hotel pool our busy day of sightseeing continues this afternoon as we discover the spectacular Karnak Temple. This vast complex took over 1,500 years to complete and more than 30 pharaohs contributed to it.
Day 6 Day 6: Free Time In Luxor
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Free Time In Luxor

Today is free for you to explore Luxor at leisure or relax in the hotel and enjoy the sunshine. There is an optional tour of Luxor Museum, home to many important exhibits including treasures recovered from the tomb of Tutankhamun.
Day 7 Day 7-8: Hurghada By The Red Sea
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7-8: Hurghada By The Red Sea

Luxor - Hurghada. Today we’ll drive to the popular Red Sea resort of Hurghada for two nights on the coast. Spend time relaxing on the beach or try out water sports such as kite-surfing. Alternatively, join our optional snorkelling trip at a nearby coral reef and swim amongst colourful fish in the crystal water. You may even see a turtle, or friendly dolphin or two. This excursion can be booked locally. In the evenings take some time to explore Hurghada’s restaurants and vibrant nightlife.
Day 8 Day 9: Fly To Jordan
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Fly To Jordan

Hurghada - Cairo - Amman - Petra. Today we say goodbye to Egypt and fly to Amman via Cairo. On arrival we’ll drive to Petra for an evening at leisure, or you may wish to book our ’Petra By Night’ add-on (approx. USD$25 payable locally). Take a stroll through the famous Siq to the Treasury, lit by over 1,000 candles. PLEASE NOTE: The flight from Hurghada to Amman via Cairo is not included in the cost of this tour. Travellers need to independently book these flights at a personal cost (total flight cost approximately USD$250 - $350pp) however, we can assist in booking these flights should you require. The flights to be booked are detailed in the tour Trip Notes.
Day 9 Day 10: The Rose City Of Petra
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: The Rose City Of Petra

Today we explore the ancient Rose City of Petra. Our guided walk will take in the highlights including the majestic Treasury - an ancient Nabatean tomb. Marvel at the giant amphitheatre, which once held a capacity of 7,000. After the tour you may wish to climb the steep steps to the Monastery for amazing panoramic views, or haggle for a horse and chariot ride. This evening is at leisure - why not join our Petra Kitchen add-on and learn how to cook delicious Jordanian cuisine? A local chef will show you how to create dishes including baba ghanoush and hoummous, before you sit down and enjoy your feast.
Day 10 Day 11: Wadi Rum
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Wadi Rum

Petra - Wadi Rum. This morning there is time to revisit Petra, before we travel to the wild desert of Wadi Rum. Enjoy an SUV safari experience through this silent red landscape to our Bedouin desert camp. Here we enjoy a traditional Jordanian dinner and settle down to sleep in comfortable tents, away from the lights and noise of civilization.
Day 11 Day 12: Crusader Castles, Wadi Mujib & The Dead Sea
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Crusader Castles, Wadi Mujib & The Dead Sea

Wadi Rum - Shobak - Wadi Mujib - Dead Sea. We leave the desert today and head to the imposing hill-top fortification of Shobak Castle, built by the Crusader King Baldwin I in 1115. After exploring this site, we continue to the shore of the Dead Sea, more than 400 metres below sea level. April - October departures will enjoy a trek to Wadi Mujib before we descend to the Dead Sea. The Wadi Mujib canyon is one of Jordan’s most remarkable natural features and you should prepare to get wet as we travel along the Siq Trail.
Day 12 Day 13: Dead Sea Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Dead Sea Free Time

Today is free to relax on the Dead Sea as you please. Enjoy bobbing in the mineral-rich waters, where the high salt content will keep you afloat. There is also an optional excursion to the Ma’in hot springs this afternoon.
Day 13 Day 14: Dead Sea To Amman Airport
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Dead Sea To Amman Airport

Saturday. Dead Sea - Amman. Our tour comes to an end today with a departure transfer to the airport. These transfers are offered at 23:00 on the evening of day 13 or at 04:00, 07:00, 09:00, 12:00 and 16:00 today. If you have extra time and wish to head back to Amman, why not book our 2 day end in Amman add on? Perfect for those who wish to spend more time in Jordan’s ancient capital, Amman.

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14 days tour

Temples, Tombs, Treasury - 14 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Temples, Tombs, Treasury - 14 Days

Day 1: Cairo

Day 2: Pyramids Of Giza

Day 3: Grand Egyptian Museum

Day 4: Luxor & Dendera

Day 5: Valley Of The Kings

Day 6: Free Time In Luxor

Day 7-8: Hurghada By The Red Sea

Day 9: Fly To Jordan

Day 10: The Rose City Of Petra

Day 11: Wadi Rum

Day 12: Crusader Castles, Wadi Mujib & The Dead Sea

Day 13: Dead Sea Free Time

Day 14: Dead Sea To Amman Airport

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