Pyramids to Petra
18 days Cairo to Amman
Ponder the riddles of the Sphinx, Drift down the Nile on a felucca, Walk in the Valley of the Kings, Laze by the Red Sea, Ride a camel up Mt Sinai, Bask in the glow of Petra's rose-coloured walls, Travel the King's Highway to the Dead Sea
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 mysticism of Mt Sinai and the sublime stone structures of Petra, there are ancient sights galore. A ride on a felucca down the mighty Nile, a stay on an undiscovered stretch of Red Sea coast and a night with Bedouin locals amid the sand dunes of Wadi Rum are some of the highlights that make this journey across the sands of time truly memorable.
Physical Rating: 3
Culture Shock Rating: 3
Accommodation: Guesthouses/hotels (11 nts), basic guesthouses/hostels (2 nts), overnight trains (2 nts), felucca (1 nt), desert camp (1 nt)
Transportation: Sleeper Train, Train, bus, jeep, taxi, ferry, felucca, metro, donkey, walking
Trip Style: Intrepid Original
Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group
Departure: Departure is guaranteed
Budget: Allow USD $300 for meals not included.
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 mysticism of Mt Sinai and the sublime stone structures of Petra, there are ancient sights galore. A ride on a felucca down the mighty Nile, a stay on an undiscovered stretch of Red Sea coast and a night with Bedouin locals amid the sand dunes of Wadi Rum are some of the highlights that make this journey across the sands of time truly memorable.
Physical Rating: 3
Culture Shock Rating: 3
Accommodation: Guesthouses/hotels (11 nts), basic guesthouses/hostels (2 nts), overnight trains (2 nts), felucca (1 nt), desert camp (1 nt)
Transportation: Sleeper Train, Train, bus, jeep, taxi, ferry, felucca, metro, donkey, walking
Trip Style: Intrepid Original
Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group
Departure: Departure is guaranteed
Budget: Allow USD $300 for meals not included.
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- Tour Operator
- Intrepid Travel
- Duration
- 18 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Days 1-2 | Cairo | This thriving metropolis is renowned for its mysterious Sphinx and the iconic Pyramids. |
| Days 3-5 | Aswan | Savour a delightful traditional lunch before heading out into the desert on camelback. Later, glide along the Nile in a traditional sailboat and fall asleep under the night sky. |
| Days 6-7 | Luxor | Take a donkey ride into the Valley of the Kings, maybe explore the monumental Karnak temple or watch feluccas float down the river at sunset. |
| Day 8 | Cairo | Return to the capital and take the opportunity to delve deeper into the city's heritage with a visit to the expansive Egyptian Museum. |
| Day 9 | Mt Sinai | Ascend the mystical mountain of Moses for panoramic views of the desert landscape. |
| Days 10-11 | Nuweiba | Golden sands, balmy beaches and an overnight stay in a simple beach hut provides a refreshing interlude. |
| Day 12 | Aqaba | Take a ferry across to Aqaba, the only spot in Jordan where sea-swimming is possible. |
| Day 13 | Wadi Rum | Trace the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia across the desert valley and experience a memorable night with our Bedouin hosts. |
| Days 14-15 | Petra | Ancient pink-hued structures carved into the rock of the surrounding mountains make Petra a truly unique experience. |
| Day 16 | Madaba | Wander the Kerak crusader castle, float in the Dead Sea and travel to Madaba, a city where Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics evoke memories of lost empires. |
| Days 17-18 | Madaba/Amman | White stone buildings pack Jordan's capital, with the Roman Theatre and King Abdullah Mosque being the standout attractions. |
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