Egypt & Jordan Adventure with G Adventures
Price: From $3554CAD
(Per Person)
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Departure Date: September 5, 2023.
Get ready for a wide-ranging adventure showcasing the region’s natural wonders and fascinating cultures, offering the perfect combination of guided excursions with free time to explore at your own pace. Our expert local leaders will share with you the archaeological and historical secrets of the ancient sites of Petra, Luxor, and the Great Pyramids of Giza. Whether it’s haggling in Cairo’s bustling bazaars or snapping a desert sunset, Egypt and Jordan will be etched into your memory like a hieroglyph.
Photo: Jordan Jerash Roman Ruins South Gate
Itinerary:
Day 1: Cairo
Arrive at any time.
Day 2: Cairo/Aswān
Enjoy a visit to the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx before a guided tour of the Egyptian Museum. Catch an overnight train to Aswan.
Day 3: Aswān
Opt to explore the busy Aswan market or visit the beautiful Philae Temple, before visiting a Nubian village and enjoying a home-cooked dinner with a local family.
Photo: Map Itinerary
Day 4: Aswān
Spend the day exploring Aswan.
Day 5: Aswān/Kom Ombo
Sail the Nile on a traditional felucca. Sleep onboard under the stars.
Day 6:Kom Ombo/Luxor
Enjoy a guided visit to Kom Ombo Temple before driving to Luxor. En route, visit the Temple of Karnak.
Day 7: Luxor
Enjoy a guided visit to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Enjoy lunch with a local family on the West Bank of the Nile.
Photo: Egypt, Nile
Day 8: Luxor/Amman
Take a flight from Luxor to Cairo, then transfer to a connecting flight to Amman, Jordan. Free time to explore Amman on arrival.
Day 9: Amman/Jerash/Dead Sea/Amman
Guided visit to the ancient Roman town of Jerash followed by a visit to the Dead Sea.
Day 10: Amman/Karak/Petra
Start the day with a guided visit to the intricate Madaba mosaics, enjoying the panoramic views from Mt Nebo and a visit to the crusader castle at Karak. Continue to Wadi Musa for the evening.
Day 11: Petra
Start early to visit iconic Petra. Enjoy a guided walking tour with your CEO, then opt to hike up to the top of the treasury or explore on your own. This evening, opt to visit a Turkish bath or visit Petra by night.
Photo: Dead Sea
Day 12: Petra/Wadi Rum
Opt to visit Little Petra in the morning before continuing to Wadi Rum. Head out for a 4x4 excursion during the day before a traditional dinner and overnight at a Bedouin desert camp.
Day 13: Wadi Rum/Aqaba
Journey to the red sea, where you can explore your surroundings or relax on the beach.
Day 14: Aqaba/Amman
Journey back to Amman. En route stop at a G Adventures-supported community cafe for lunch
Day 15: Amman
Depart at any time.