We begin the tour in Cairo where we take time to visit possibly the most famous of ancient monuments, The Pyramids and Sphinx. We also allow time to explore the city and its many interesting sites like the Citadel of Saladin, the mazy alleyways of the Khan al Khalili bazaar, and the Cairo Museum with its huge collection, including the treasures of Tutenkhamun's tomb.

Next we head south for Aswan and the peaceful beauty of the Nile. Here you will find lush green islands and traditional felucca sailboats set among the cataracts. While in Aswan, we visit the tranquil island Temple of Philae and the immense High Dam, before boarding feluccas on a cruise down the Nile (luxury cruise upgrade available).

 

After our relaxing time sailing down the river and watching typical Egyptian rural life pass us by on the river banks, we visit the temples at Edfu & Kom Ombo en-route to Luxor, where we include tours to the massive temples of Luxor & Karnak, the tombs in the Valley of the Kings, and the temples of Queen Hatchepsut and Medinat Habu.

 

From Luxor we return to Cairo before saying farewell to the Nile Valley and heading for the coast and the wonderfully laidback beach resort of Dahab where we have a couple of days to relax and enjoy some snorkelling at the Blue Hole. There is also an option available to climb Mt. Sinai and visit St. Catherine's monastery.

 

Next we cross into Jordan and start exploring the country with an afternoon jeep safari amidst the stunning desert and mountain scenery of Wadi Rum. The next highlight is probably Jordan's most famous place, the hidden Nabatean city of Petra.

From Petra we head north up the scenic King's Highway to Amman, with stops to visit the crusader castle of Kerak, the intricate Byzantine mosaics at Madaba, and the peaks, churches and distant views at Mt. Nebo.

 

Finally, we take a day trip out from Amman to bathe in the Dead Sea, and visit the extensive Roman Ruins at Jerash. The tour finishes in Amman with an optional day trip to Bethlehem & Jerusalem in Israel, and a transfer to Amman airport for your flight home.

 

Notes:

- This tour also runs alongside some of other Egypt & Jordan tours and when group numbers are small you may join with travellers from another group for the Jordan section (for example doing our Egypt & Jordan Explorer tour). All visits and tours in Jordan are identical. 

Travelling with your children? Check our family information page.

 

We also have a range of diving holidays that take place in Dahab, Egypt.