FELUCCA, TRAIN & FERRY EGYPT AND JORDAN

Day 1: Cairo

Welcome to Egypt! At the airport terminal look for the sign for your transfer to the hotel.

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Day 2: Cairo City Tour, Overnight Sleeper Train

Set your alarms for 7.30 am 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.

Day 3: 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-meter 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 5.30 pm with the option to join a traditional Nubian dinner in the evening.

Day 4: Aswan, Felucca Cruise

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.

Day 5: Felucca cruise on the Nile

Today is a chill-day sailing down the Nile, watching beautiful scenery, and waving to the locals and fishermen. Whilst absorbing the stunning temples along the coast, sit back and enjoy the relaxing breeze. Have a dip in the Nile, play volleyball with the local kids and prepare for a local feast on the riverbanks as you watch the sunset with a cold drink in hand.

Day 6: Felucca cruise on the Nile, Edfu, Komombo, Luxor

Time to bid farewell to our lovely felucca as we hop back on board the coach and drive north towards Kom Ombo. Visit the Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. The 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 about the temple complexes' ancient history, dating back to the 14th century B.C.

Day 7: 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's afterlife. Next up, is 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 centers of ancient Egypt with its marvelous 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.

Day 8: Cairo City Tour

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 – the 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!

Day 9: Cairo to Dahab via Sudr & Sharm El Sheikh Road

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.

Day 10: Dahab

Today our Dahab experience starts with an optional snorkeling trip to the famous Blue Hole. Here you can snorkel off the shore, swim along with colorful 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. Following your return, why not try out camel trekking or water sports.

Day 11 : Dahab, Aqaba, Wadi Rum

Time for the second leg of your adventure. Depart early for Nuweiba, where we’ll hop on board 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 in the departure time and itinerary changes in Jordan.

Day 12: 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, say farewell to Wadi Rum as we head towards the Lost City of Petra! Recognized as one of the amazing 7 Wonders of the World, the city of Petra is a serious sight to behold, carved from rose-colored 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.

Day 13: 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 Pharaoh's Castle, Triumphal Arch, Amphitheatre, Siq, Treasury, and plenty more. Learn fascinating stories about the rediscovery of this ancient city lost in time.

Day 14: Petra, Shobak Castle, Dead Sea, 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 the ‘Sea of Salt’, the Dead Sea is hundreds of feet 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 bathe in the natural minerals! Tonight, we’ll return to Amman.

Day 15: Amman / End of Our Services

Enjoy one final breakfast with the tour group and check out of the hotels before a big day of exploring. Follow your guide on an included city tour through Amman with included visits to the Citadel and Amphitheatre. After the walking tour, share final farewells with your new travel mates and start counting down the days until your next adventure with us.