Essential Jordan & Egypt (5 & 4 Star Hotels)
Essential Jordan & Egypt (5 & 4 Star Hotels)
15 Days Starting in Amman and ending in Cairo
Visiting: Egypt, Jordan
Tour operator:
Tour code:
JED1
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
20 - 35
Age range:
18-59
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Travel back to ancient era and marvel at some of the finest wonders of the world.
Discover Amman’s spectacular architecture and rich history before staying overnight in a desert camp in Wadi Rum. Visit the crown jewel of Jordan, the breath-taking city of Petra, and soak up the rich mineral waters in the Dead Sea. Pose with the Pyramids, walk the Valley of the Kings, and roam temples of Abu Simbel.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Amman
Welcome to Jordan! Keep your eyes peeled at Amman airport for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel.
Freshen up and meet in the lobby around 6:00pm for an informal meeting with your guide and other tour members.
Afterwards you have free time to start exploring vibrant Amman or go out for an optional group dinner.
Accommodation
Sulaf Luxury Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
Group Dinner - 22 USD
Day 2: Ajloun, Jerash, Amman
Fill up on breakfast before a big day exploring.
Follow your guide on an included city tour through Amman with included visits to the Citadel and Amphitheatre.
Next up, make tracks towards Ajloun to visit the castle ruins and impressive ancient city of Jerash.
Filled with stunning sights of Greco-Roman ruins, the area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age! Return to Amman in the evening.
Accommodation
Sulaf Luxury Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Guided City Tour in Amman
Sightseeing of Jerash
Sightseeing of Ajloun
Optional Activities
Ajloun Natural Reserve Trail - 25 USD
Entrance Fees
Jerash - 10 USD
Ajloun - 10 USD
Day 3: Amman, Wadi Rum
Today we will make tracks for our campsite in Wadi Rum Desert.
Enjoy free time to explore and relax 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!
Accommodation
Rahayeb Desert Camp
Meals Included
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Wadi Rum
Optional Activities
Camel Ride in Wadi Rum - 17 USD
Entrance Fees
Wadi Rum - 7 USD
Day 4: Wadi Rum, Petra
Kick off the day with an included Jeep safari through the incredibly vast and rocky landscapes of the desert.
In the afternoon, farewell 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.
Accommodation
Petra Moon Hotel - 4 Star or similar
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Jeep Safari
Optional Activities
Petra By Night Tour - 25 USD
Entrance Fees
Petra Ancient City - 70 USD
Day 5: Petra
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.
Accommodation
Petra Moon Hotel - 4 Star or similar
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Petra Ancient City
Entrance Fees
Petra Ancient City - 70 USD
Day 6: Petra, Shobak Castle, Deadsea, Amman
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! Tonight, we'll return to Amman.
Accommodation
Sulaf Luxury Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Dead Sea
Swim and Float At Dead Sea
Sightseeing of Shobak Castle
Optional Activities
Lunch at Dead Sea - 12 USD
Entrance Fees
Dead Sea - 10 USD
Shobak Castle - 1 JD
Day 7: Amman, Cairo ( By Flight)
After breakfast, transfer to Amman airport for your flight to Cairo.
In the evening, feel free to discover Cairo on your own terms and compare the local Egyptian cuisine with Jordan!
Accommodation
Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
Group Dinner on Cruise - 30 USD
Day 8: Cairo City Tour, Overnight Sleeper Train
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.
Accommodation
Overnight Sleeper Train
Meals Included
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Giza Pyramids
Sightseeing of Sphinx
Sightseeing of Sakkara Pyramid
Entrance Fees
Giza Pyramids/Sphinx - 540 EGP
Sakkara Pyramid - 450 EGP
Day 9: 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.
Accommodation
Tolip Hotel - 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Aswan City tour
Sightseeing of Philae Temple
Sightseeing of Unfinished Obelisk of Aswan
Optional Activities
Nubian Dinner - 32 USD
Entrance Fees
Philae Temple - 450 EGP
Day 10: Aswan
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!
Accommodation
Tolip Hotel - 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Optional Activities
Abu Simbel - 94 USD
Day 11: Daily Felucca Cruise On The Nile
Time to relax and enjoy the cool breeze of the Nile.
Jump on-board a traditional Felucca sailboat, bound for the Elephantine and Kitchener Islands on the Nile.
After our river excursion, the rest of the day is yours to wander around Aswan as you wish.
Accommodation
Tolip Hotel - 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sailing on the Felucca
Day 12: Edfu, Komombo, Luxor
As we hop back onboard the coach and drive north towards Kom Ombo.
Visit 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.
We'll arrive in Luxor in the late afternoon, before checking out the Luxor Temple in the evening.
Explore the dim-light temple after dark and learn from your guide of the temple complexes ancient history, dating back to the 14th century B.
C.
Accommodation
Steigenberger Nile palace Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Edfu Temple
Sightseeing of Komombo Temple
Sightseeing of Luxor Temple
Entrance Fees
Edfu Temple - 450 EGP
Komombo Temple - 360 EGP
Luxor Temple - 400 EGP
Day 13: Luxor, Overnight Sleeper Train
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.
Accommodation
Overnight Sleeper Train
Meals Included
Breakfast, Dinner
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
Day 14: Cairo City Tour
The journey continues with one of the most important museums dedicated to the ancient world.
Egyptian Museum of Cairo houses around 120,000 ancient Egyptian relics and antiquities.
Then roam around Cairo stopping by the Citadel of Saladin, Mosque of Mohammed Ali, the Hanging Church and the world-famous Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
Make sure to wear your haggling hats and brace for the mayhem!
Accommodation
Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
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
Day 15: Cairo
Have your final breakfast on us and start bidding farewells to your travel mates.
Check-out of the hotel in Cairo (11:00am) and catch the transfer to the airport at the end of your tour.
Time to start counting days for your next adventure with Travel Talk!
Meals Included
Breakfast
What's Included
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Accommodation
5 & 4 star hotels in Egypt and 4 & 3 star hotels, desert camp in Jordan.
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Airport Transfer
From the Airport to Travel Talk hotel on day 1 and departure transfer on last day of the tour.
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Meals
14 breakfasts | 1 Dinner
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Transportation
Air-conditioned non-smoking coach or mini-bus, 4 X 4 Jeep ( Wadi Rum ) , International flight between Jordan and Egypt
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Flight
International Flight between Amman and Cairo.
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Guide
Services of experienced guide licenced by the Ministry of Tourism
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Fully Guided
What's Not Included
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Any flights not mentioned above
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Travel Insurance
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Meals not stated above
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Items of a personal nature
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Tips and gestures
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Entrance fees to the sights and museums
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Optional activities
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Other services not stated in the itinerary
Add Ons
Local Payment: £0
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
No
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No
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Are flights included in this tour?
Yes, flight from Jordan to Egypt (Amman to Cairo)
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
There are always single travellers on our tours. If you don't mind being roomed with another single traveller of the same gender, then you do not need to pay a single supplement, however, this excludes all of our North American tours where the sharing option for a solo traveller is not available, and the single supplement must be applied if you are travelling alone. The single supplement is for travellers who would like to stay in a private room for the duration of the tour. PLEASE NOTE: The single private option is not always available, especially for sailing tours and camping.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our tours are suitable for any traveller above 18 years old. The majority of Travel Talkers are from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada or Europe, however we always have travellers from all over the world. What brings them together is a passion for travel, discovering authentic cultures and experiencing unique adventures with like-minded travellers.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Travel Talk, we believe that travel is a force for good and show our support through various initiatives and charity organizations, as well as keeping the principals of responsible and sustainable travel at the core of our ethos. These values are engrained in our business culture and the design of our trips just the same. Together with our guests, we strive to make a positive impact on local p
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 20 years
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