Jordan and Egypt: Ancient Ruins, Desert Dunes & Iconic Wonders

Jordan and Egypt: Ancient Ruins, Desert Dunes & Iconic Wonders

• Trip code: 439X013
• Dauer: 16
• Stil: 18-to-Thirtysomethings

Get ready for an epic 16-day journey through the cultural and historical wonders of Jordan and Egypt, perfect for budget-savvy travellers. Start with Jordanian hospitality at a local family's home near Amman, then explore the legendary stone city of Petra and camp under the starry skies of Wadi Rum. Float in the soothing waters of the Dead Sea before heading to Egypt for a felucca cruise down the Nile, and prepare to be awestruck by the majestic Pyramids. You’ll also experience a Bedouin camp, share a traditional meal in a Nubian village, and turn those travel dreams into unforgettable memories in two bucket-list destinations.

Übersicht

Accommodation

Hotels (12 nts, twin-share), Desert Tented Camp (1 nt), Overnight sleeper-train (2 nts)

Checklist

Cold weather:
• Long-sleeved shirts or sweater
• Scarf
• Warm gloves
• Warm hat
• Warm layers

Conservative Dress:
• Modest clothing that covers knees and shoulders (Long pants, long skirts, shirts that cover shoulders)
• Shawl or scarf (for temple visits)

Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)

Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket

Health & Safety:
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Hand sanitizer
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)

Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sturdy water shoes/sandals
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear

Group Leader

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, & in Egypt a Certified Egyptologist as CEO

Group Size Notes

Max 16

Highlights

Experience a taste of As-Salt’s rich culinary traditions on food tour throughout the city and sit down for tea in a local home, See the unique and charming Little Petra before hiking along the back door trail to its famous big neighbour, Stay in a private tented desert camp in Wadi Rum arriving by 4x4, Float blissfully in the buoyant waters of the Dead Sea, Explore ancient temples and monuments, Journey down the Nile on a felucca, Visit a Nubian village

Introduction

Get ready for an epic 16-day journey through the cultural and historical wonders of Jordan and Egypt, perfect for budget-savvy travellers. Start with Jordanian hospitality at a local family's home near Amman, then explore the legendary stone city of Petra and camp under the starry skies of Wadi Rum. Float in the soothing waters of the Dead Sea before heading to Egypt for a felucca cruise down the Nile, and prepare to be awestruck by the majestic Pyramids. You’ll also experience a Bedouin camp, share a traditional meal in a Nubian village, and turn those travel dreams into unforgettable memories in two bucket-list destinations

Meals Included

14 Frühstück, 4 Mittagessen, 5 Abendessen

Meal Budget

Plane USD260-340 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein

Optional Activities

Aqaba
- Bootsausflug in Aqaba mit Schnorcheln
- Aqaba Beach Club Pass with Lunch

Cairo
- Besuch im Ägyptischen Museum (200EGP pro Person)
- Besuch der Pyramiden (100-400EGP pro Person)
- Saqqara und Memphis

Aswān
- Suk-Besuch (Gratis)
- Ton- und Lichtshow im Philae Tempel (70USD pro Person)
- Besichtigung von Abu Simbel (Bus)

Luxor
- West Bank of Luxor Guided Tour
- King Tutankhamen Tomb (300EGP pro Person)
- Basarbesuch (Gratis)
- Mumifizierungsmuseum (100EGP pro Person)
- Tour der Ost Bank (65USD pro Person)

Start / Finish

Amman nach Cairo

Transport

Private air-conditioned van, train, felucca, walking, 4x4

What's Included

Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Al Safi Community Lunch, Jordan Valley
Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Funtasia Project Visit, Luxor
Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen
Dein First-Night-Out-Moment: Begegne neuen Freunden
Dein Foodie-Moment: As-Salt Food Tour, As Salţ
Dein Big-Night-Out-Moment: Aqaba
Dein Local-Living-Moment: Segeltörn zu einem nubischen Dorf und traditionelles Abendessen, Aswān
Dein Discover-Moment: Aswān. Amman Citadel, Mosque and Amphitheatre Visit. Jerash Guided Visit. Little Petra and hike to Petra with guided visit. Sunrise visit to Petra. 4x4 Wadi Rum Desert Trip. Night Walk in Wadi Rum. Dead Sea Visit. Madaba Mosaics. Guided tour of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Orientation walk through Cairo's Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Free time in Aswan. Felucca Sailing Excursion. Kom Ombo Temple visit. Cycle and Funtasia Project visit. Free time in Madaba, Aqaba, Amman, Cairo, and Luxor. Internal flight between Amman and Cairo. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

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Minimum Age 18+

The minimum age for this trip is 18 years

Itinerary

Day 1 Amman

Arrive at any time. After a brief welcome meeting at the hotel connect with new friends on an optional group dinner in Amman, or explore on your own before the adventure begins

Day 2 Amman

It’s all about Amman’s culture and food today in an immersive experience of the must-see sites and best food in the city. After breakfast, visit the King Abdullah Mosque, then follow that up with visits to the Citadel and Roman Amphitheater before travelling to the local favorite hillside town of As Salt. Here, embark on a 2-hour food tour where you will experience first-hand typical Jordanian hospitality while sampling, and learning about a smattering of regional dishes earning you a memorable taste of As Salt’s rich culinary traditions. The remainder of the afternoon and evening will be free in Amman to do as you please

Day 3 Amman/Petra

Leave Amman in the morning and travel to the remarkably well-preserved Roman archaeological site of Jerash. Enjoy a 3-hour guided tour of the site and learn more about the history of this architectural marvel as you walk through the various public squares and plazas. Continue onwards to Petra where you will have free time to get settled in before dinner on your own

Day 4 Petra

Today the group will hike from Little Petra along the ancient backdoor trail to the iconic masterpiece of Petra. The trail comes out near the Monastery where you can enjoy a boxed lunch overlooking the image most people come to Jordan searching for. Drive back to the hotel and have a free rest of the day to explore on your own or relax on the rooftop as the sun goes down past the horizon

Day 5 Petra/Wadi Rum

You’re in for an unforgettable experience on a sunrise visit to Petra to witness this famous archaeological site as the morning light crests over the sandstone cliffs. Travel back to the hotel for breakfast and then depart for the ‘Valley of the Moon’ or more commonly known as Wadi Rum. Upon arrival hop on a 4x4 and ride deep into the natural beauty and unique landscape of red sand dunes to reach your private camp amid the dunes. Take some time to get settled here and have a group dinner at camp before a walking tour for some stargazing in a sky with very little light pollution. An epic day for sure!

Day 6 Wadi Rum/Aqaba

After breakfast leave the solitude of the desert for a more lively time in Aqaba on the Red Sea. Upon arrival, the day is yours to do as you please. Choose to book a boat ride with lunch and snorkelling in the marine-rich waters of the Dead Sea, or stay on land and peruse the Marina Village, or the Aqaba Local Market. Dinner this evening is on your own

Day 7 Aqaba

Get out there and fully immerse yourself in the fun experiences Aqaba has to offer its visitors. Choose to purchase a full-day beach club pass which includes lunch and will let you be as relaxed as can be on the sand, the whole day belongs to you. You can also visit the sites in town that you didn’t get a chance to check out yesterday. Dinner is wherever you please, but a nearby restaurant with some live music and a fun local crowd sounds like a good idea!

Day 8 Aqaba/Mādabā

Leave Aqaba and the Red Sea behind today and travel to Madaba and the salty waters of the Dead Sea. Along the way make a stop for a traditional Jordanian meal at the G Adventures-supported Al Safi Kitchen working to create a sustainable future for community members near the Dead Sea. Then, it’s the moment many have been waiting for, a soak and float in the healing waters of the sea. Search for salt chunks bobbing nearby and rub the medicinal mud on your skin. Visit St George Church next, where you will see some of the finest Byzantine mosaics in the world. Spend a free evening in Madaba before an optional dinner with the group

Day 9 Mādabā/Cairo

Transfer from Madaba to Amman in the morning and catch a flight to Cairo for the next leg of this epic adventure. Spend a free evening in the city and attend an optional group dinner

Day 10 Kairo/Assuan

Nach einem Orientierungs-Spaziergang durch die schmalen Gassen des Khan el-Khalili-Basars hast du Zeit zum Einkaufen oder um in einem Shisha Café das bunte Treiben zu beobachten. Geführte Führung der Pyramiden von Gizeh und Sphinx. Nachtzug nach Assuan

Day 11 Assuan

Vormittag zur freien Verfügung, um Assuan zu erkunden. Optional kannst du auf eigene Faust den Suq erkunden, eine geführte Stadttour machen oder den berühmten Tempel von Philae besuchen.

Am Nachmittag geht es an Bord einer Felucke für die Fahrt auf dem Nil. Besuche ein Nubisches Dorf und genieße ein selbst zubereitetes Abendessen mit den Einheimischen

Day 12 Assuan

Verbringe den Tag in Assuan

Day 13 Assuan/Kom Ombo

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Ride on a Felucca to Aswan Bridge, where we will disembark and transfer to Kom Umbo. Later visit Kom Umbo temple before transferring to Luxor. Tonight, enjoy dinner at the local market where you can try some local specialties

Day 14 Luxor

Enjoy a full free day to explore Luxor. Opt to set off on a guided visit to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank of Luxor excursion. Or choose to discover the city at your own pace, by wandering through the local bazaars or visiting a museum—the choice is yours!

Day 15 Luxor/Kairo

After breakfast the group will sail by ferry to the West Bank to meet our student-guide. Together we will bike through the village and visit the Funtasia Project Center where the group will learn about the Planeterra project at this location over tea with our guide. Afterwards, cycle back to the waterfront and board the ferry to travel back across the Nile. Spend a free afternoon in Luxor at your leisure, or choose to join the East Bank optional excursion. In the evening board an overnight train back to Cairo

Day 16 Kairo

Der Trip endet mit der Ankunft

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Amman

Day 2 Amman

Day 3 Amman/Petra

Day 4 Petra

Day 5 Petra/Wadi Rum

Day 6 Wadi Rum/Aqaba

Day 7 Aqaba

Day 8 Aqaba/Mādabā

Day 9 Mādabā/Cairo

Day 10 Kairo/Assuan

Zum Mittagessen kannst du ein paar für die Region typische Falafel-Sandwiches probieren oder herausfinden, wie das Gericht Kuschari schmeckt. Nach dem Frühstück checken wir aus unserem Hotel aus und bringen unser Gepäck in unserem Fahrzeug unter, bereit für die Fahrt zum Bahnhof, wo wir heute Abend in den Nachtzug steigen

Day 11 Assuan

Our train is due to arrive in Aswan early in the morning, but, trains can often be delayed. Unser Zug soll Assuan in den frühen Morgenstunden erreichen, aber wie immer sollten wir uns hier nach „Ägyptischer Zeit“ richten!

Day 12 Assuan

Spend another day exploring Aswan. Opt to visit one of the most fascinating sights in the area, the Temple of Abu Simbel. Or continue exploring the city to learn more about Aswan's local people. In the evening choose to book the Philae Temple Sound and Light Show. Wenn du den „Tempel von Abu Simbel Excursion“ gebucht hast, besuchst du den Tempel heute. Du verlässt Assuan gegen 04:00 morgens und reist tief in die Wüste zur Stätte dieser riesigen Tempel an den Ufern des Nassersees. Du verbringst etwa 2 Stunden bei den Tempeln und kehrst dann gegen 12:00 Uhr nach Assuan zurück. Der Round-Trip dauert etwa 5-6 Stunden

Day 13 Assuan/Kom Ombo

Feluccas are very basic traditional Nile sailboats and make for an extremely relaxing and enjoyable way to travel down the river.

Day 14 Luxor

Day 15 Luxor/Kairo

In the evening, board an overnight train back to Cairo. The overnight train is a modern air-conditioned sleeper, with twin-berth beds. There is no shower in the cabin, but each cabin does have a sink. The shared toilet is at the end of each carriage. A basic airline-style tray meal for dinner and breakfast is included. Attendants can serve drinks in your compartment at extra cost or there is a bar car for socializing.

Day 16 Kairo

Unsere Tour endet bei der Ankunft am Bahnhof von Kairo. Bitte beachte, dass Nachtzüge oft Verspätung haben, buche daher bitte keine Anschlussflüge vor heute Nachmittag.

Wir können zusätzliche Übernachtungen nach Ende des Trips für dich organisieren, falls du deinen Aufenthalt um ein paar Tage verlängern möchtest. Bitte frage bei der Buchung danach