Solo & Independent Adventure Tours - G.A.P Adventures

Egypt & Jordan Adventure

17 days Cairo to Amman

Trip Code: DPJA

Pyramids, the Sphynx, Khan el-Khalili bazaar, Elephantine Island, Felucca sailing trip, Valley of the Kings, Wadi Rum, Petra

Get a true taste of Egypt and the Middle East. Travel on a Felucca down the Nile, rub shoulders with Nubian villagers in Egypt and Bedouin people in Jordan, and take in the ancient sites of Petra, Luxor and the most famous of the all, the Great Pyramids of Giza!

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Day 1 Arrive Cairo

Arrive in Cairo at any time.

Day 2 Cairo (B,D)

Explore the Great Three Pyramids in Giza with a guided tour. Buzzing with activities, Cairo has a mix of modern and ancient wonders.

Day 3-5 Aswan (3B,L,2D)

Ride along the Nile in a felucca, passing by Elephantine Island, the Aga Khan Mausoleum and the botanical gardens on Kitchener's Island. Visit a Nubian village and spend the night under the stars.

Day 6-7 Luxor (2B,D)

Explore Luxor with the option to visit the ancient Karnak Temple and Luxor Museum. Trek by donkey to the West Bank to visit the impressive Valley of the Kings, home to the tomb of Tutankhamun.

Day 8 Cairo (B)

Spend a day exploring Cairo, including the Khan el-Khalili bazaar and Egyptian Museum.

Day 9 Mt Sinai (B)

Climb to the top of the summit for a glorious sunset. Enter the walled monastery of St Catherine.

Day 10 Nuweiba (B)

Relax and enjoy the Red Sea, before crossing the Gulf of Aqaba to the biblical land of Jordan.

Day 11 Aqaba (B)

Once the main port for shipments to the Far East and now a thriving resort town, Aqaba offers delicious food and beautiful beaches to enjoy.

Day 12 Wadi Rum (B,D)

A vast, silent place that is timeless and starkly beautiful, Wadi Rum is likely the most stunning desertscape in the world.

Day 13-14 Petra (2B)

Visit Petra the most famous site in Jordan. Explore imposing facades, great buildings and tombs in this magnificent ancient city.

Day 15 Madaba (B)

Travel the King's highway stopping at Shobak Castle, one of the most significant sights in Jordan, and Al-Karak Castle, Jordan's ancient Crusader castle. Enjoy Madaba, famous for byzantine mosaics and Ottoman-style houses.

Day 16 Amman (B)

Check out the sights of this bustling capital of Jordan. Explore the Roman theatre, Citadel and the Museums.

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