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 Trip Length
15 Days
 Trip Starts
Cairo
 Trip Finishes
Amman
15 Day Pyramids to Petra Itinerary (On The Go Tours)
Countries Explored: Egypt, Jordan
Departures
Accommodation
3 - 4 Star
Max. Group Size
24
Guide Level
Fully Guided, Locally Guided
Trip Code
PTP

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on On The Go Tours 15 Day Pyramids to Petra. Take in the highlights of Egypt and Jordan including the legendary Pyramids of Giza, Luxor's Valley of the Kings and the incredible rose red city of Petra. Combine ancient wonders with sailing the Nile, floating in the Dead Sea and camping in the Wadi Rum desert for an unforgettable 15 day adventure.

Itinerary

Welcome to Egypt! On arrival at the airport you'll be transferred to our hotel to enjoy the rest of today at leisure. If arriving early, you may wish to book our 10am Backstreets of Cairo tour and explore Tahrir Square, El Moez Street and the famous cave church of St Simon.

For those who wish to extend their stay, we also offer a pre tour Alexandria Day Trip. every Thursday

Explore Egypt's most famous site today as we enjoy a tour of the legendary Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. The largest of the three pyramids, Cheops, will tower above you at 481ft tall - it was the tallest man-made structure in the world for 3,800 years.

Later, continue to Saqqara to see the famous Pyramid of Djoser and explore the countless tombs and burial sites that this necropolis has to offer. A visit to a government supervised Papyrus Museum will also be made at some point during today. (B)

Today we'll visit the new Grand Egyptian Museum. This vast museum is home to thousands of artefacts, some of which have never been on display before. Built just 2km from the pyramids, the new museum is also home to a large Tutankhamun exhibition and makes use of modern technology including virtual reality.

After our tour we head over to National Museum of Egyptian Civilization where 20 mummies of ancient Egyptian kings and queens are now on display in the Royal Mummies' Hall, including Ramses II and Queen Hatshepsut. After we've seen the mummies we return to the hotel where there's time to relax before we board the overnight train to Aswan this evening.

Please Note: the Grand Egyptian Museum is scheduled to open in late 2024, though an official opening date has yet to be released. If travelling prior to the opening of the new facility we'll visit the Egyptian Museum instead. (B)

Arrive in Aswan and enjoy some free time before we take a boat trip to Agilkia Island this afternoon. Here we discover the beautiful Philae Temple, which is dedicated to the goddess Isis. The temple was painstakingly relocated to Agilkia in the 1960s after floods from Lake Nasser threatened to destroy it. After our final visit to the a perfume oil emporium,you can spend the rest of today at leisure - perhaps take a stroll through Aswan's bustling market. (B)

This morning you may join our optional trip to Abu Simbel to marvel at the 4 giant statues of Ramses II that guard the entrance to this famous temple.

Later, we say goodbye to Aswan and board a traditional felucca sail boat to begin our cruise along the Nile. If sailing by felucca is not your style, consider upgrading to a 5 star luxury Nile Cruise, please see the tab above for prices. For more information about Nile Cruising please click here . (B/L/D)

Relax onboard our felucca as we cruise along the mighty Nile.

This afternoon we dock at Kom Ombo and explore the famous symmetrical temple, dedicated to both the falcon god Horus and the crocodile god Sobek. We then continue downriver and spend our final night onboard the felucca. (B/L/D)

Disembark this morning as we drive to ancient Luxor. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city and there is an optional trip to Luxor Temple tonight. After dark the site is beautifully illuminated by hundreds of lights. (B)

Today we'll explore the famous Valley of the Kings, where important pharaohs were buried in richly decorated tombs. Our excursion will also take in the temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Marvel at these two giant statues of King Amenhotep III, all that remains of what was once the largest temple complex in the world.

This afternoon our tour continues to the colossal Karnak Temple. You'll feel like a pharaoh yourself as you walk down the Avenue of Sphinxes and admire the towering columns of Hypostyle Hall.

This evening, we return to Cairo on the night train. (B)

Arrive back in Cairo and enjoy a day in the bustling capital at leisure. Perhaps explore Khan el Khalili bazaar where you can buy souvenirs and taste delicious street food. (B)

Today we say goodbye to Egypt and transfer to the airport for your flight to Amman, Jordan (not included). On arrival you'll be transferred to our hotel where the rest of today is free to enjoy as you please.

PLEASE NOTE: Travellers need to independently book these flights at a personal cost, they are not included in the tour price, however, we can assist in booking these flights should you require. If you provide us with your flight details, we'll be there to meet you at Amman Airport and transfer you to the hotel. (B)

This morning we'll tour the citadel and Archaeological Museum in Amman and walk through a local souk to taste typical Jordanian street food.

We then leave Amman and travel to Mt Nebo - the site from where Moses first saw the Promised Land. Enjoy the same view over the Jordan River Valley, the Dead Sea and Jericho before we explore Madaba. We'll tour highlights of the town including the Church of St George and the Madaba Museum.

Our day continues with a trip to the UNESCO-listed ruins of Umm-ar-Rasas, where we'll see the beautiful mosaic floor of St. Stephen's Church, before we finally arrive in the “Rose City” of Petra. There is an optional excursion tonight to see Petra by night (approx. USD$25 payable locally), as we take a candlelit stroll to the ancient Treasury. (B)

Enjoy a guided tour of Petra today as we walk along the Siq to the Khazneh (The Treasury), which you may recognise from the blockbuster film, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Our tour will also climb the steep steps to Ad-Deir (The Monastery), hidden high in the hills.

This evening why not enjoy our Petra Kitchen add-on and prepare a delicious Jordanian dinner? (B)

See more of Petra this morning as we climb to the High Place of Sacrifice and enjoy magnificent views of our surroundings. We also visit Wadi Farasa, then say goodbye to Petra as we travel to the desert of Wadi Rum. Enjoy a 4X4 safari into the wilderness to our remote campsite and feast on a delicious Jordanian meal.

Tonight, we settle down to sleep under the stars, away from the lights and noise of civilization. (B/D)

We leave the desert this morning and head to Shobak Castle, built by the Crusader King Baldwin I in 1115. After exploring this fascinating hill-top fortress we continue to the shores of the Dead Sea. Bob in the mineral-rich waters where the high salt content will keep you afloat.

Before we arrive at the Dead Sea, April to October departures will also enjoy a trek along the famous Siq Trail to Wadi Mujib, one of Jordan's most remarkable natural features. Walk through the towering canyon and prepare to get wet as we wade through the river. (B)

Our adventure ends today with a departure transfers are offered at 04:00, 07:00, 12:00 and 23:00 only. If you would like a departure transfer at any other time or a transfer with post tour accommodation this can be arranged at an additional cost upon request, please enquire.

If you have extra time and wish to head back to Amman, why not book our 2 day end in Amman add on? Perfect for those who wish to spend more time in Jordan's ancient capital, Amman. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Petra - Discover the spectacular UNESCO-listed Nabataean city, which is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
  • Cairo - Marvel at the legendary Pyramids of Giza, explore the Necropolis of Saqqara and see King Tut's treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Wadi Rum - Explore this vast red desert with its rolling dunes and dramatic rock formations in a 4x4 and camp under a blanket of stars
  • Luxor West Bank - Discover exquisite tombs at the Valley of the Kings, see the towering Colossi of Memnon and explore the beautiful Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
  • The Dead Sea - Spend a night at the Dead Sea, float in the famously buoyant, mineral-rich waters and smother yourself in Dead Sea mud
  • Luxor - Roam around the colossal Temple of Karnak and take an optional tour of the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple at night
  • Aswan - Take a leisurely boat trip to Agilika Island to explore romantic Philae Temple and wander around the colourful souqs
  • Amman - Explore the ancient hilltop citadel, the fascinating Archaeological Museum and the bustling souqs
  • Nile felucca cruising - Sail the River Nile on board a traditional felucca, visit islands and spend two nights sleeping under a blanket of stars (or upgrade to a 5 star Nile Cruise)
  • Kom Ombo - Visit the Nile side Temple of Kom Ombo
  • Umm ar-Rasas - Take in this ancient city which was once an important stop on the caravan route between east and west
  • Mt Nebo - Visit one of the most sacred sites in Jordan with views across the Promised Land
  • Madaba - See Jordan's finest Byzantine mosaics at the Church of St George in this Christian market town
  • Wadi Mujib - Trek the Siq Trail and go canyoning in the lowest nature reserve in the world (seasonal - included on departures Apr to Oct)
  • Shobak - Visit Shobak Crusader Castle, perched dramatically on a hill top

  • Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 3 dinners
  • Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 15. Departure transfers are offered on day 15 at 04:00, 07:00, 12:00 and 23:00 only.
  • Touring - Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan and Luxor
  • Touring - Amman, Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum, Umm ar-Rasas, Mt Nebo and Shobak
  • Wadi Rum - 4x4 desert safari through the sand dunes
  • Dead Sea - Free time to swim and detox
  • Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology and a licensed Jordanian tour guide
  • All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

  • 9 nights 4-5 star hotels, 1 night Wadi Rum deluxe desert camp, 2 nights aboard felucca (open deck). If booking our Nile Cruise Upgrade, 8 nights 4-5 star hotels and 3 nights Nile Cruiser (en suite cabin)
  • 2 overnight trains from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin)
  • Holiday Inn City Stars (Cairo)
  • Radisson Blu Hotel (Cairo)
  • Holiday Inn Cairo Maadi (Cairo)
  • Sleeper Train (Cairo)
  • Tolip Hotel (Aswan)
  • Felucca Sailboat (Felucca Cruise)
  • Steigenberger Nile Palace (Luxor)
  • Sonesta St. George Hotel (Luxor)
  • Sonesta Hotel Cairo (Cairo)
  • Steigenberger Hotel el Tahrir (Cairo)
  • Al-Qasr Metropole (Amman)
  • Old Village Resort (Petra)
  • Petra Moon Hotel (Petra)
  • Desert Seasons Camp (Wadi Rum)
  • Sharah Camp (Wadi Rum)
  • Holiday Inn Resort (Dead Sea)

  • International flight between Cairo and Amman is not included and needs to be booked separately by the traveller - refer to the Trip Notes, on day 10 for details
  • Excludes International flights and visas (see Trip Notes for further information about visas)
  • Excludes Tip for your tour guides in Egypt and Jordan. We recommend you allow USD$8 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guides is an entirely personal gesture
  • Excludes Entrance Fees: USD$210-230pp, paid in local currency
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