Myth, religion and wonder come together on this expedition across the timeless terrain of Egypt and Jordan. From the mysteries of the Sphinx to the sublime stone structures of Petra, discover ancient sites galore. Travel on a felucca down the mighty Nile, and spend a night with Bedouin locals amid the sand dunes of Wadi Rum – these are just some of the highlights that make this adventure across the sands of time truly memorable.Before booking on this trip we recommend that you read the ‘Safety’ section of the Essential Trip Information regarding special safety considerations for Egypt trips.Travelling on a felucca is awesome, but it's not for everyone. You will be sharing a sleeping area with your fellow group members for the night and shared bathroom facility on board.The walk ways around the ruins can be uneven, dusty and rocky, bring comfortable walking shoes. In places like Petra which is a massive sight you can expect to be walking in the elements for most of the day.Some hotels in Egypt may not have lifts. Please be aware you may need to climb stairs with your luggage to reach your hotel room for the night.There is a lot of walking around the sights, most with out shade, especially in Petra and Wadi Rum, please bring comfortable shoes and a hat to make the most of your time at the sights.The weather can be quite extreme, from very hot in summer to cool in winter, please check the weather conditions for when you travel.Accommodation aboard the overnight train is in two-berth cabins which convert to bunk beds. All bedding is provided on board and western-style toilets are located in each carriage. Keep in mind general train cleanliness may not be to the same standards you are accustomed to.
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Tour ID72516
Tour length15days
LanguageEnglish
Group size14
Age range15 - 99
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Intrepid Travel
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Day 1: Cairo
Day 2: Cairo/Overnight Train
Day 3: Aswan
Day 4: Aswan
Day 5: Nile Felucca
Day 6: Luxor
Day 7: Luxor/Overnight Train
Day 8: Amman
Day 9: Wadi Rum
Day 10: Wadi Rum
Day 11: Petra
Day 12: Petra
Day 13: Kerak - Dead Sea - Mt Nebo - Madaba
Day 14: Jerash - Madaba
Day 15: Madaba
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(Guests: 1, Nights: 1)
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