15 Days Petra to the Pyramids
Highlights of the Middle East
Introduction
A fascinating journey of discovery for children and
adults alike! This tour combines Jordan and Egypt,
taking in many of the highlights of this incredible duo.
Children will love playing gladiators in Roman Jerash
and exploring 'Indiana Jones-style' in stunning Petra.
Then explore the Sinai's desert interior and Red Sea
coral gardens before finally seeing the Pyramids and
Tutankhamun's gold - a journey full of highlights!
Petra - the 'Rose Red City'
We begin with a visit to the remarkably intact remains
of ancient Jerash where the cart-rutted Cardo Maximus
attests to this city's 2000-year history. Next we
journey southwards through Jordan for a float in the
saline Dead Sea. From here we continue to the rocky
pinnacle of Kerak's Crusader castle, before arriving at
Petra - the 'Rose Red City half as old as time'. Here we
enjoy two full days exploring on foot, discovering the
hidden corners of this evocative site - no wonder
Hollywood chose it as an Indiana Jones location!
Wadi Rum & St Catherine's
Travelling to the awesome desert landscapes of Wadi Rum,
we take a 4WD safari and ride camels (optional) through
terrain once familiar to Lawrence of Arabia to our
Bedouin-style camp. Then after crossing into Egypt we
spend time relaxing on the Red Sea coast at Dahab, with
opportunities to snorkel over multi-coloured coral
reefs. Next we strike into Sinai's wild and mountainous
heart to visit the isolated monastery of St Catherine,
in the shadow of Mount Sinai. A hike up the mountain
allows us to witness truly breathtaking views over the
barren peaks of the Sinai.
Cairo & Alex
Next to Cairo - city of a thousand minarets - where we
visit the famous Pyramids of Giza, and Sphinx - perhaps
the most recognised ancient remains in the world, and
one that was regarded as ancient even by the ancient
Greeks. In the Egyptian Museum we'll wonder at
Tutankhamun's treasures, and see ancient mummified
creatures regarded as holy by the ancient Egyptians.
Finally we head north, to Alexandria on the
Mediterranean coast, to visit its famous catacombs and
fort.
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Petra to the Pyramids
Tour Information A fascinating journey of discovery. This tour combines Jordan and Egypt,
taking in many of the highlights of this incredible duo...
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