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Jordan and Egypt are truly lands of spectacular scenery,
culture, history and people. The unique rose red city of
Petra, the incredibly scenic Wadi Rum, the lowest point on
earth, Dead Sea, the impressive pyramids of Cairo, the
temples of Aswan, Luxor and Karnak, friendly local people,
the unique culture and more... “Egypt & Jordan Discovered”
experience you a fantastic journey in these impressive
countries in 16 days.
What you see:
Cairo including Giza,
Pyramids of Cheops & Chephren & Mycrenos, Sphinx, Sakkara,
Step Pyramid of Zoser Aswan including High Dam, Philae
Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, Elephantine and Kitchener
Islands Komombo Temple Edfu Temple Luxor including Temple of
Luxor,
Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple Temple of Karnak
Dahab Nuweiba Aqaba Amman including a panoramic tour Dead
Sea - the lowest point on the earth Kerak including Kerak
Castle Petra including Pharaoh's Castle, the Triumphal
arch, the Amphitheater Wadi Rum including Jeep Safari |
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Tour
Operator:
Travel Talk
Trip
Itinerary
Day 1 Cairo
Welcome to Cairo, the city of the mysterious pyramids and
pharaohs, tombs and temples and more than 6000 years of
history. Arrival transfer from the airport to our hotel in
Cairo. In the afternoon our tour leader will meet us to
brief about the next days of your journey.
Day 2 Cairo
Today we will first visit the Giza Plateau to explore the
world famous pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mycrenos. In
the afternoon we will head our way to Sakkara, the first
capital of ancient Egypt, famous for its step pyramid built
by King Zoser in 2700 B.C. In the evening we’ll board the
overnight train to Aswan.
Day 3 Aswan
Our day will start with the discovery of the High Dam before
visiting the Philae Temple - dedicated to the Goddess Isis -
and the unfinished Obelisk.
Day 4 Aswan
Today we’ll join a Felucca Cruise to visit the Elephantine
and Kitchener Islands on Nile. Rest of the day free to
explore Aswan on your own.
Day 5 Aswan, Komombo, Edfu, Luxor
After breakfast we will head our way to the Komombo
Temple which was built during the Ptolemaic and Roman
periods. The temple is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek
and god Horus. Then we’ll continue to Edfu to visit the
largest and best preserved temple in Egypt. The temple is
dedicated to the falcon god Horus and was built over a
180-year period from 237 BC to 57 BC.
Day 6 Luxor
Today we will visit the temples of Luxor and Karnak on the
East Bank of Luxor. After exploring the Temple of Luxor,
which is dedicated to the god Amun, we’ll proceed to the
Temple of Karnak, one of the most important religious
centres in the ancient Egypt.
Day 7 Luxor, Dahab
After breakfast we’ll depart for the West Bank of the
Nile and start our discovery with the Valley of the Kings,
“the city of the Dead”, where magnificent tombs were carved
into the desertrocks, decorated richly, and filled with
treasures for the afterlife of the Pharaohs. Rising out of
the desert plain in a series of terraces, the Temple of
Queen Hatshepsut will be our next stop. In the evening we’ll
board our overnight coach to Dahab, the activity and leisure
centre of Egypt.
Days 8 to 11 Dahab
Four more days to to savour the sun, sand, sea and to enjoy
the activities available in Dahab : windsurfing, sailing,
deep-sea fishing, swimming, but above all, snorkelling and
diving. Jeep and camel safaris are also available in this
charming Red Sea resort.
Day 12 Dahab, Nuweiba, Aqaba, Amman
After breakfast we’ll depart Dahab for Nuweiba, the small
town by the Red Sea. We’ll board the speed ferry to proceed
our way to Aqaba, the Jordan’s window to the sea. Then we’ll
drive to Amman, the city that combines the influences of
East and West in a vast melting pot of diverse cultures.
This evening we’ll also join a panoramic city tour to learn
more about the Jordanian life. Overnight stay in Amman.
Day 13 Amman, Dead Sea, Kerak, Petra
Today we’ll first drive to the lowest point on earth, Dead
Sea for floating on the salty water. Then we’ll proceed to
Kerak to visit the impressive Kerak Castle which was built
in the 12th century. Overnight stay in Petra.
Day 14 Petra, Wadi Rum
After breakfast we’ll depart for a half day tour in the Red
Rose City Petra. We’ll join an unforgettable trip on horse
back till the siq and then by foot till we reach the
Treasury. Our local guide will provide us with a brief
history of the city, which is the greates attractions in the
Middle East. We’ll also visit the Pharaoh's Castle, the
Triumphal arch and the Amphitheater. After this fantastic
trip, we’ll continue to Wadi Rum (Dissah), a vast, silent
landscape of ancient riverbeds and pastle-colored, the
largest and most magnificent of Jordan's desert. After
checking into our desert camp in Wadi Rum, we’ll join a 2
hour’s Jeep safari in the desert. This evening we’ll also
enjoy a Jordanian local dinner in Wadi Rum. After chilling
out by the desert fire and sharing our experiences with our
travel mates under a starry sky, we’ll stay overnight in our
desert camp.
Day 15 Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Nuweiba, Cairo
After breakfast we’ll drive to Aqaba port to board the speed
ferry back to Nuweiba. Then we’ll proceed to Cairo, the
capital city of Egypt. Overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 16 Cairo
Our journey will finish after the breakfast in Cairo.
Transfer to the airport.
Compulsory local payment of £80 to be paid on arrival day in
Cairo. Please check the "departure dates and rates" section
for the details of the local payment. |
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