Tour type: Private
Group size: Min: 1 | Max: Any
Accommodation: 3 to 4-star hotels & Bedouin camp
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Transport: A/C Minibus, 4x4 jeep & flight
Highlights: The Pyramids & Sphinx, Saqqara, Egyptian Museum, bustling Khan-e-Khalili bazaar, Dead Sea, Pella and Umm Qais, Roman remains at Jerash, hidden city of Petra, Kerak crusader castle, Wadi Rum jeep safari
Ideal for those who may already have visited Upper Egypt or done a Nile Cruise, this tour combines a visit to the majestic Pyramids & Sphinx at Gisa and Saqqara, with a city tour in Cairo including the Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Coptic Cairo and then a full tour through Jordan. We include a swim in the Dead Sea, a drive down the spectacular King's Highway, a full tour of Petra, and a jeep safari and overnight Bedouin camp amid the stunning desert scenery of Wadi Rum.
In Cairo, we begin with a guided tour to the Pyramids, Sphinx and Saqqara, before heading into town to visit the famous Egyptian Museum with its huge array of artefacts, statues, mummies, and of course, the mask and sarcophagi of the pharaoh Tutankhamun.
Leaving Cairo, we fly to Amman, where your tour begins with a visit of some of Jordan's best historic sites, including Pella and Umm Qais, and the impressive ruins at Jerash, which is considered to be one of the best preserved Roman sites in the Middle East. We also 'swim' in the Dead Sea - an experience not to be missed.
Leaving Amman behind, the historic and scenic King's Highway takes us south through villages and winding up and down many deep Wadis. Along the way, we will make stops to enjoy spectacular views across to Israel from Mt. Nebo. We also make a stop in the town of Madaba to see the incredibly well preserved mosaics and to explore the huge hilltop Crusader Castle at Kerak.
Our next couple of nights are then spent at the 'lost' Nabataean city of Petra, where we enjoy a full day tour, exploring, and learning about the way the tombs and buildings were carved into the mountains, and admiring the many colours in the rocks. We also include a tour of the much less visited site of Little Petra, located close by.
The beautiful desert scenery of Wadi Rum is our next objective with its towering rust coloured rocky 'jebels'. We include a jeep safari through the desert here and an overnight stay in a comfortable Bedouin style camp located against the cliffs right inside the desert reserve.
The tour then returns to Amman driving up the Desert Highway and visiting one of Jordan's 'desert castles' on the way. Finally, we finish with a short tour of the centre of Amman, including its impressive Roman amphitheatre.
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Hotel Gala Dinners
Many of Egypt's hotels and Nile cruise boats arrange a very special gala dinner with entertainment in the evening on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Payment for these is often optional on Christmas Eve (24 Dec) but may be compulsory on New Year's Eve (31 Dec), whether you attend or not. Prices can range from around US$50 to over US$150 per person. Final decisions on prices and whether dinners are compulsory are made relatively close to the time. We aim to always select hotels that make their Gala Dinners optional, though this is is not always possible. Gala dinner prices are therefore not included in our prices above, but will be added to your booking if they become required. More information is available on request.
Seasonal prices for this tour are given below. We can also customise the itinerary to fit your personal requirements. Please contact us for details and prices.
The hotels and accommodations listed below are the ones we most often on this tour. From time to time we may exchange these for similar properties at the same level. In general, specific hotels cannot be guaranteed on our group tours, but you may select your preferred options if you are booking a tailor-made trip.
Oasis Hotel
Cairo
The Oasis hotel is located just a few minutes drive from the Great Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx, and is set within 9 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens.
Jad Hotel Suites
Amman
This 4-star hotel is located in western Amman, a short walk from the Sixth Circle where there are plenty of shops and restaurants. Including free Wi-Fi, it offers self-catering accommodation along with a gym, business centre and on-site restaurant.
Petra Guest House
Petra
Petra Guest House Hotel is situated at the entrance of ancient Petra. It offers traditionally furnished, air-conditioned rooms that overlook Wadi Musa's mountains.
Wadi Rum Bedouin Camp
Wadi Rum
In Wadi Rum we use a small Bedouin camp located inside the Wadi Rum Reserve. Typically the camp will sleep up to around 30 people.
Antika Hotel
Amman
Antika Hotel is located in the heart of the old city of Amman and offers simple but comfortable accommodation. This characterful hotel is perfect for your last day in Amman, unlike other hotels further from the city centre.
Our tours are designed to include all that you need to enjoy a really special time in the destination youre visiting. However, we do also offer some extra options to complement the tour and add some additional sightseeing or activities, or some extra time at either end of the tour.
All accommodation based options (e.g. Single supplements, extra nights, cruise upgrades) should be booked and paid for in advance so that we can make the appropriate arrangements. Other options may either be booked and paid for in advance or while you are on the tour, though we recommend booking in advance to ensure there are no issues with availability.
Many options are priced the same throughout the year, but some may incur single or high season supplements - full details are given on the tour reservation form or on request.
The detailed Tour Notes below have been written to give you some more detailed information about how the tour runs, what to expect, and how to prepare for your holiday. We recommend downloading an up to date copy of these shortly before you travel in case of any changes.
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Egypt & Jordan Explorer & Country Reviews
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Posted 29th of Mar 2019
Important Egyptian sites were available to visit. They were visited.
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Posted 27th of Mar 2019
This was a great trip and worth every penny. Our Egyptologist tour guide was 'Big Mo' which made all the difference. He was knowledgeable, kind, and hospitable. He made sure we had a solid introduction to each tour site and then was available for more detailed information if we wanted. Book a tour with 'Big Mo' if at all possible!
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Posted 27th of Mar 2019
Excellent value—I purchased it initially on Groupon and Egypt Uncovered allowed us to make additions.
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Posted 26th of Mar 2019
Excellent tour. From the moment we landed in Cairo until we left, we were well taken care of. We experienced so much of Egypt -- from temples and pyramids and tombs to a bonfire dinner and sing-a-long on an island. Our guide (Waleed) was exceptional. His love and knowledge of Egypt was evident throughout the tour. He helped Egypt come alive for us. We were very pleased with the tour.
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Posted 26th of Mar 2019
Perfect adventure! Food, Tours, Service, Guides, even transportation!
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Posted 26th of Mar 2019
With all we did and the amount of travel, I was shocked at how cost effective the tour company made it. You get your money's worth after you think about busses, felucca sailboat, overnight train, hotel rooms, and the amazing tour guide.
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Posted 17th of Jan 2019
Great value for the price!
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Posted 17th of Jan 2019
Great value for the price!
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Posted 7th of Jan 2019
My Egyptian tour was the trip of a lifetime, The Egyptian and Nubian people were friendly and welcoming. The food and hotels were fantastic and the country of Egypt was stunning!!!
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Posted 6th of Jan 2019
All the sights were great and our tour guide explained and told History on all we saw.
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Posted 5th of Jan 2019
Worth every penny! Go to Egypt with Egypt Uncovered!
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Posted 4th of Jan 2019
Really enjoyed the various excursions especially the overnight felucca, hot air balloon, abu simbel and Camel ride against the pyramids
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Posted 3rd of Jan 2019
The tour for the price was EXCELLENT!
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Posted 2nd of Jan 2019
The price was great and the people wonderful!
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Posted 2nd of Jan 2019
Bucket list experience. A must.