Amazing Egypt & Jordan (5 & 4 Star Hotels)

Welcome to Egypt! At the Cairo terminal keep your eyes open for the Travel Talk sign, we pick you up from the airport and take you to your hotel. Gather round in the hotel lobby at 6:00pm as we meet both the other tour members and the guide for an informal meeting. After the meeting you have free time to start exploring Cairo.





Included Activities Welcome Meeting

Optional Activities Group Dinner on Cruise - 450 EGP

Rise and shine, we’re travelling back in time to the home of ancient knowledge. Depart for Alexandria, the second largest city in Egypt and walk the ruins one of the largest and most significant libraries ever on earth. The Great Library of Alexandria stood for decades as the universal capital of knowledge and learning for all ancient scholars. Stand where the Lighthouse of Alexandria once stood, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the tallest structure men has seen for centuries. Alexandria is a must-see for all travellers alike! Once you get your daily dose of history and ancient culture, return to Cairo for overnight stay.





Included Activities Sightseeing of Alexandria

Entrance Fees Alexandria Library 70 EGP Catacombs 80 EGPPompey's Pillar 80 EGPCitadel 60 EGP

Set your alarms for 7.30am and fill up on plenty of breakfast before a big day exploring Egypt’s iconic Ancient Wonder of the World – the Pyramids and Sphinx! Follow your guide for a tour across the ancient site to learn about the 4,600-year-old wonders. After everyone has had their dose of awe, we’ll head out to Sakkara to see the iconic step pyramid built in 2700 B.C. Later in the afternoon, board an overnight sleeper train to Aswan.

Wake up in Aswan, ready to explore on a city tour with your local guide. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk for a look into the incredible building methods used to create the four-sided, hallmark monuments that are placed at the entrances of Egyptian temples. Take some time to walk along the 42-metre long lying bed of granite and learn about its significance from your guide. Visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, divine mother of the pharaohs. The temple is set beautifully on an island in the middle of the Nile. We will then arrive at the hotel for check in at 5.30pm with the option to join a traditional Nubian dinner in the evening.



Included Activities

Aswan City tour

Sightseeing of Philae Temple

Sightseeing of Unfinished Obeliks of Aswan



Optional Activities

Nubian Dinner – 32 USD

Entrance Fees

Philae Temple – 450 EGP

Enjoy a free morning to explore Aswan and the banks of the Nile River at your own pace. If you are feeling up to it in the afternoon, join the optional trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Abu Simbel. It is a must-do for all keen historians! Then we will hop on board the traditional Felucca sailboat and embark on our 2-night cruise down the Nile River.



Optional Activities

Abu Simbel – 94 USD





Included Activities Sightseeing of Aswan and Philae Temple

Sailing On The Felucca

Optional Activities Abu Simbel - 94 USD

Entrance FeesPhilae Temple - 180 EGP

Today is a chill-day sailing down the Nile, watching beautiful scenery and waving to the locals swimming and fishing. Whilst absorbing the stunning temples along the coast, sit back and enjoy the relaxing breeze. Have a dip in the Nile, play beach-ball with locals and prepare for a locally-prepared feast.





Included Activities Sailing on the Felucca

Time to bid farewell to our lovely felucca. Start off the day with a visit to the Kom Ombo Temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. Next stop will be Edfu, home to one of the largest and best-preserved temples in Egypt. Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, the temple was built over 180-years from 237 BC to 57 BC. As you get your dose of marvel, ride to Luxor and check into the hotel. After a refreshing break, brace for the Luxor Temple, dedicated to the great god Amun. The temple was built on top of a smaller structure dating back to 14th century BC!





Included Activities Sightseeing of Edfu Temple

Sightseeing of Komombo Temple

Sightseeing of Luxor Temple



Entrance FeesEdfu Temple - 180 EGPKomombo Temple - 140 EGPLuxor Temple - 160 EGP

The West bank of the Nile River awaits you! Follow your guide to the Valley of the Kings, also known as the ‘City of the Dead’, home to fancy royal tombs carved into desert rocks and filled with treasures for the Pharaoh afterlife. Next up, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. Not to forget, a visit to the vast Karnak Temple Complex, one of the most important religious centres of ancient Egypt with its marvellous temples. Your Egyptologist guide will enlighten you with the most intriguing stories and mythologies from the temple complex. Feeling adventurous? Take to the skies on an optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor. In the evening, board an overnight sleeper train to Cairo.



Included Activities

Sightseeing of Valley Of The Kings

Sightseeing of Temple of Queen Hatshepsut



Optional Activities

Hot Air Balloon – 124 USD

Entrance Fees

Valley Of The Kings – 600 EGP

Queen Hatshepsut – 360 EGP

Karnak Temple – 450 EGP

Wake up well rested as your overnight sleeper train pulls into Cairo!

The journey continues with one of the most important museums dedicated to the ancient world – Egyptian Museum of Cairo. Home to over 120,000 ancient Egyptian relics and antiquities, this place will leave you in awe! Then, roam around Cairo stopping by the Citadel of Saladin and the world-famous Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Make sure to wear your haggling hats and brace for the mayhem!



Included Activities

Sightseeing of Cairo

Sightseeing of Egyptian Museum

Sightseeing of Citadel of Saladin

Sightseeing of Mohammed Ali Mosque

Sightseeing of Hanging Church

Sightseeing of Bazaar Khan El- Khalili



Entrance Fees

Egyptian Museum – 480 EGP

Citadel of Saladin – 450 EGP

Following an early breakfast, head out to the Red Sea paradise of Dahab. Pack your swimsuit close and ready for a dip in the sea. You’ll get plenty of swimming, snorkeling, diving and sunbathing. The perfect way to relax after a week of cultural discovery.





Included Activities Sightseeing of Dahab



Included Activities Mountain Dinner - 24 USD Snorkelling at Blue Hole - 34 USD

Today our Dahab experience starts with an optional snorkeling trip to the famous Blue Hole. Here you can snorkel off the shore, swim along colourful fish and experience the beauty of the coral reefs. Dahab is renowned for being one of the best diving destinations in the region, offering an unforgettable experience to divers of all levels. Time to enjoy the sandy beaches of the Red Sea.





Optional Activities

Snorkelling at Blue Hole – 34 USD

Quad Biking – 29 USD

Scuba Diving – EUR 45

Time for the second leg of your adventure. Depart early for Nuweiba, where we’ll hop onboard a local ferry as we cross into Jordan via Aqaba. On arrival in Jordan, we will make tracks for our campsite in Wadi Rum Desert. Enjoy free time to explore and relax in the afternoon or join an optional camel trek through the otherworldly desert landscapes. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Jordanian dinner under the stars. Followed by music and dance around the campfire as we get to know the locals of Wadi Rum!



Attention: Ferries from Nuweiba to Aqaba only depart when they are full, which may result in 3 – 4-hour delays on the departure time and itinerary change in Jordan.



Included Activities

Sightseeing of Wadi Rum



Optional Activities

Camel Ride in Wadi Rum – 17 USD



Entrance Fees

Wadi Rum – 7 USD

Kick off the day with an included Jeep safari through the incredibly vast and rocky landscapes of the desert. In the afternoon, say farewell to Wadi Rum as we head towards the Lost City of Petra! Recognised as one of the amazing 7 Wonders of the World, the city of Petra is a serious sight to behold, carved from rose-coloured rock. Enjoy free time on arrival in Petra to relax and unpack before an optional Petra by Night tour in the evening for a magical first glimpse of the ancient city lit by over 1,5000 glimmering candles.



Included Activities

Jeep Safari in Wadi Rum



Optional Activities

Petra By Night Tour – 25 USD



Entrance Fees

Petra Ancient City – 70 USD

Get your cameras ready for a full day exploring all the sights of Petra. Be sure to pack comfortable shoes as there will be plenty of walking today. Follow your guide as they lead you towards the inner city to the Paraoh’s Castle, Triumphal Arch, Amphitheatre, Siq, Treasury and plenty more. Learn fascinating stories about the rediscovery of this ancient city lost in time.



Included Activities

Sightseeing of Petra Ancient City



Entrance Fees

Petra Ancient City – 70 USD

Fill up on breakfast before a jam-packed day! First up we’ll visit the Shobak Castle, the first Crusader fortress in the territory of East Jordan (Oultrejourdain). Learn from your guide about the history of these ruins built in 1115. Then, hop back on board the coach as we head towards the lowest point of dry land on Earth – the Dead Sea! Also known as ‘Sea of Salt’, the Dead Sea is hundreds of metres below sea level and holds incredibly salty water that keeps you afloat! Throw on your swimsuit, cover yourself in a cleansing mud bath and jump into the salty sea to bath in the natural minerals! we will also visit the Citadel and Amphitheatre before check into hotel in Amman.



Included Activities

Sightseeing of Dead Sea

Swim and Float At Dead Sea

Sightseeing of Shobak Castle

Citadel and Amphitheatre



Optional Activities

Lunch at Dead Sea – 12 USD



Entrance Fees

Dead Sea – 10 USD

Shobak Castle – 1 JD

Have your final breakfast on us and start bidding farewells to your travel mates before checking out of the hotel. Time to start counting days for your next adventure with Travel Talk!