Deserts, Tombs & Jordan Tour

16 days

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+ Move mouse over map to magnify + Short Itinerary Day 1 Arrive in Cairo. Transfer from airport to hotel Day 2 Cairo - Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara tour Day 3 Drive to Bahariya Oasis Day 4 Bahariya Oasis tour. Jeep safari to Black & White deserts. Bedouin camp Day 5 Finish jeep safari in Farafra Oasis. Drive to Dakhla Oasis Day 6 To Kharga Oasis Day 7 To Luxor. Luxor & Karnak temple tour Day 8 Luxor - West bank sites (Valleys of the Kings, Queen Hatchepsut & Medinat Habu temples). Overnight train to Cairo Day 9 Cairo - free day. (Alexandria or Wadi Rayan & Valley of the Whales day trips) Day 10 Drive to Dahab. Free time (Mt. Sinai & St. Catherine's monastery option) Day 11 Dahab. Snorkelling at the Blue Hole. Day 12 Cross into Jordan. Wadi Rum jeep safari. Drive to Petra Day 13 Petra - full-day in the site Day 14 Petra. Drive the King's Highway to Amman via Kerak, Madaba, Mt. Nebo Day 15 Full day tour to the Dead Sea and Jerash Day 16 Amman - free time. Transfer to airport for flight home NOTE: From 2011 we are adding an extra day in Petra to make this a 17 day tour

Tour Highlights The Pyramids & Sphinx; Valley of the Kings; Temple of Karnak; Snorkelling in The Red Sea; Western Desert Oases; Bedouin Overnight Camp; Wadi Rum jeep safari; Petra; Swim in the Dead Sea; Jerash Roman Ruins   Tour Facts Activity / Class Multi Activity / Standard Group Size Min - 3    Max - 18   Min-Age - 12 Activity Level Low Features Sightseeing, camel ride (optional), desert jeep safari, bedouin camp, snorkelling Accommodation 3 nights - Cairo hotel (C) 1 night - Desert campsite (E) 3 nights - Oasis hotels (D) 1 night - Luxor hotel (B) 2 nights - Dahab hotel (C) 2 nights - Petra hotel (C) 2 nights - Amman hotel (C) 1 overnight train Transport 4x4 jeep, air-conditioned bus/minibus/car, 1st class train Meals B - 12 L - 5 D - 4 Booking Information Departures Approx. once a month Price (land only) From UK£1,090 Price (with flights) From UK£1,425 (estimate only) Local Payment None Advance Options Extra Day in Amman - post-tour - 3-star UK£35 Sleeper Train upgrade (one way) UK£30 Single Room Supplement UK£170 Jerusalem & Bethlehem day trip UK£290 Local Tour Options Wadi Rayan & Valley of the Whales day trip 600.00 EGP Hot Air Balloon Flight - Luxor 990.00 EGP Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids 175.00 EGP Note: These options are priced in Egyptian Pounds and may be reserved in advance but should be paid for in Egypt (GBP 1 = approx. 8.6 EGP). More info...