Pyramids to Petra - 15 days
Pyramids to Petra - 15 days
Pyramids to Petra - 15 days
15 Days Starting in Cairo and ending in Amman
Visiting: Cairo, Pyramids of Giza, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Felucca Cruise, Luxor, Madaba, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea, Amman
Tour operator:
Tour code:
2167/PTP
Group size:
2 - 24
Age range:
16 + if accompanied by an adult. Where a tour includes an overnight felucca the minimum age to travel by felucca is 18 yrs. We accept aged 16+ on the Nile Cruisers.
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Tour Overview
Take in the highlights of Egypt and Jordan including the legendary Pyramids of Giza, Luxor's Valley of the Kings and the incredible rose red city of Petra. Combine ancient wonders with sailing the Nile, floating in the Dead Sea and camping in the Wadi Rum desert for an unforgettable 15 day adventure.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Cairo
Location: Cairo
Friday. Welcome to Egypt! On arrival at the airport you’ll be transferred to our hotel to enjoy the rest of today at leisure. If arriving early, you may wish to book our 10am Backstreets of Cairo tour and explore Tahrir Square, El Moez Street and the famous cave church of St Simon.
For those who wish to extend their stay, we also offer a pre tour [[Alexandria Day Trip.|122837]] every Thursday
Day 2: Pyramids Of Giza
Location: Pyramids of Giza
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore Egypt’s most famous site today as we enjoy a tour of the legendary Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. The largest of the three pyramids, Cheops, will tower above you at 481ft tall - it was the tallest man-made structure in the world for 3,800 years. Later, continue to Saqqara to see the famous Pyramid of Djoser and explore the countless tombs and burial sites that this necropolis has to offer. A visit to a government supervised Papyrus Museum will also be made at some point during today.
Day 3: Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Overnight: Sleeper Train
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cairo - Aswan. Today we’ll visit the new Grand Egyptian Museum. This vast museum is home to thousands of artefacts, some of which have never been on display before. Built just 2km from the pyramids, the new museum is also home to a large Tutankhamun exhibition and makes use of modern technology including virtual reality. After our tour we head over to National Museum of Egyptian Civilization where 20 mummies of ancient Egyptian kings and queens are now on display in the Royal Mummies' Hall, including Ramses II and Queen Hatshepsut.
After we've seen the mummies we return to the hotel where there's time to relax before we board the overnight train to Aswan 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: Aswan
Location: Aswan
Meals Included: Breakfast
Arrive in Aswan and enjoy some free time before we take a boat trip to Agilkia Island this afternoon. Here we discover the beautiful Philae Temple, which is dedicated to the goddess Isis. The temple was painstakingly relocated to Agilkia in the 1960s after floods from Lake Nasser threatened to destroy it. After our final visit to the a perfume oil emporium,you can spend the rest of today at leisure - perhaps take a stroll through Aswan’s bustling market.
Day 5: Abu Simbel
Location: Abu Simbel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Aswan - Nile felucca cruise. This morning you may join our optional trip to Abu Simbel to marvel at the 4 giant statues of Ramses II that guard the entrance to this famous temple. Later, we say goodbye to Aswan and board a traditional felucca sail boat to begin our cruise along the Nile. If sailing by felucca is not your style, consider upgrading to a 5 star luxury Nile Cruise, please see the tab above for prices. For more information about Nile Cruising please click [[here|130530]].
Day 6: Felucca Cruise
Location: Felucca Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Nile felucca cruise - Kom Ombo. Relax onboard our felucca as we cruise along the mighty Nile. This afternoon we dock at Kom Ombo and explore the famous symmetrical temple, dedicated to both the falcon god Horus and the crocodile god Sobek. We then continue downriver and spend our final night onboard the felucca.
Day 7: Luxor
Location: Luxor
Meals Included: Breakfast
Kom Ombo - Luxor. Disembark this morning as we drive to ancient Luxor. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city and there is an optional trip to Luxor Temple tonight. After dark the site is beautifully illuminated by hundreds of lights.
Day 8: Luxor
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: Overnight: Sleeper Train
Meals Included: Breakfast
Luxor - Cairo. Today we’ll explore the famous Valley of the Kings, where important pharaohs were buried in richly decorated tombs. Our excursion will also take in the temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Marvel at these two giant statues of King Amenhotep III, all that remains of what was once the largest temple complex in the world. This afternoon our tour continues to the colossal Karnak Temple. You’ll feel like a pharaoh yourself as you walk down the Avenue of Sphinxes and admire the towering columns of Hypostyle Hall. This evening, we return to Cairo on the night train.
Day 9: Cairo
Location: Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Arrive back in Cairo and enjoy a day in the bustling capital at leisure. Perhaps explore Khan el Khalili bazaar where you can buy souvenirs and taste delicious street food.
Day 10: Cairo
Location: Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Sunday. Today we say goodbye to Egypt and transfer to the airport for your flight to Amman, Jordan (not included). On arrival you’ll be transferred to our hotel where the rest of today is free to enjoy as you please.
PLEASE NOTE: Travellers need to independently book these flights at a personal cost, they are not included in the tour price, however, we can assist in booking these flights should you require. If you provide us with your flight details, we’ll be there to meet you at Amman Airport and transfer you to the hotel.
Day 11: Madaba
Location: Madaba
Meals Included: Breakfast
Amman - Madaba - Mount Nebo - Umm ar Rasas - Petra. This morning we’ll tour the citadel and Archaeological Museum in Amman and walk through a local souk to taste typical Jordanian street food.
We then leave Amman and travel to Mt Nebo - the site from where Moses first saw the Promised Land. Enjoy the same view over the Jordan River Valley, the Dead Sea and Jericho before we explore Madaba. We’ll tour highlights of the town including the Church of St George and the Madaba Museum. Our day continues with a trip to the UNESCO-listed ruins of Umm-ar-Rasas, where we’ll see the beautiful mosaic floor of St. Stephen’s Church, before we finally arrive in the “Rose City” of Petra. There is an optional excursion tonight to see Petra by night (approx. USD$25 payable locally), as we take a candlelit stroll to the ancient Treasury.
Day 12: Petra
Location: Petra
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a guided tour of Petra today as we walk along the Siq to the Khazneh (The Treasury), which you may recognise from the blockbuster film, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Our tour will also climb the steep steps to Ad-Deir (The Monastery), hidden high in the hills. This evening why not enjoy our Petra Kitchen add-on and prepare a delicious Jordanian dinner?
Day 13: Wadi Rum
Location: Wadi Rum
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Petra - Wadi Rum. See more of Petra this morning as we climb to the High Place of Sacrifice and enjoy magnificent views of our surroundings. We also visit Wadi Farasa, then say goodbye to Petra as we travel to the desert of Wadi Rum. Enjoy a 4X4 safari into the wilderness to our remote campsite and feast on a delicious Jordanian meal. Tonight, we settle down to sleep under the stars, away from the lights and noise of civilization.
Day 14: Dead Sea
Location: Dead Sea
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wadi Rum - Shobak - Wadi Mujib - Dead Sea. We leave the desert this morning and head to Shobak Castle, built by the Crusader King Baldwin I in 1115. After exploring this fascinating hill-top fortress we continue to the shores of the Dead Sea. Bob in the mineral-rich waters where the high salt content will keep you afloat.
Before we arrive at the Dead Sea, April to October departures will also enjoy a trek along the famous Siq Trail to Wadi Mujib, one of Jordan’s most remarkable natural features. Walk through the towering canyon and prepare to get wet as we wade through the river.
Day 15: Amman
Location: Amman
Meals Included: Breakfast
Friday. Dead Sea - Amman Airport. Our adventure ends today with a departure transfers are offered at 04:00, 07:00, 12:00 and 23:00 only. If you would like a departure transfer at any other time or a transfer with post tour accommodation this can be arranged at an additional cost upon request, please enquire.
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.
What's Included
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Accommodation
4 - 5 star -
Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 3 dinners
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9 nights 4-5 star hotels, 1 night Wadi Rum deluxe desert camp, 2 nights aboard felucca (open deck). If booking our Nile Cruise Upgrade, 8 nights 4-5 star hotels and 3 nights Nile Cruiser (en suite cabin)
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2 overnight trains from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin)
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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.
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Touring - Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan and Luxor
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Touring - Amman, Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum, Umm ar-Rasas, Mt Nebo and Shobak
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Wadi Rum - 4x4 desert safari through the sand dunes
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Dead Sea - Free time to swim and detox
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Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology and a licensed Jordanian tour guide
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All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles
What's Not Included
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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
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International flights and visas (see Trip Notes for further information about visas)
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Tip for your tour guides in Egypt and Jordan. We recommend you allow USD$8 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guides is an entirely personal gesture
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Entrance Fees: USD$210-230pp, paid in local currency
Age Policy
15+ if accompanied by an adult. 15+ for all tours that include a Nile Cruiser. Where a tour includes an overnight felucca the Min age is 18 yrs, except 'with teens' tours as life jackets are worn'.
Check out our Q&As
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1998
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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On The Go Tours requires a minimum deposit of 600 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of on the go tours charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.