Temples, Tombs, Treasury - 14 days
Temples, Tombs, Treasury - 14 days
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Temples, Tombs, Treasury - 14 days
14 Days Starting in Cairo, Egypt and ending in Amman, Jordan
Visiting: Cairo, St Simon the Tanner Monastery, Cairo, Tahrir Square, Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Luxor, Dendera, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, Luxor Museum, Hurghada, Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Shobak, Wadi Mujib, Dead Sea, Ma'in Hot Springs
Tour operator:
Tour code:
2180/TTT
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 24
Age range:
15-
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact On The Go Tours with specific dietary requests
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating 14-day journey through Egypt and Jordan with the "Temples, Tombs, Treasury" tour. Discover the wonders of ancient civilizations as you explore the iconic Pyramids of Giza, the majestic temples of Luxor, and the beautifully preserved Temple of Hathor in Dendera. Experience the vibrant marine life of the Red Sea in Hurghada and the serene buoyancy of the Dead Sea. In Jordan, marvel at the UNESCO-listed city of Petra and traverse the dramatic landscapes of Wadi Rum in a 4x4 safari. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, including a night in a deluxe desert camp, and travel in style with private air-conditioned vehicles. This cultural adventure offers a perfect blend of history, relaxation, and exploration, guided by expert local guides.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Cairo
Location: Cairo, St Simon the Tanner Monastery, Cairo, Tahrir Square, Cairo
Accommodation Name: hotel
Sunday. Welcome to Egypt! On arrival at the airport you’ll be transferred to our hotel to spend the rest of today at leisure. If arriving early, you may wish to join our Backstreets of Cairo tour, which visits lesser-known highlights of the capital, including the cave church of St Simon and Tahrir Square.
You may also wish to extend your tour with an [[Alexandria Day Trip|122837]] on the Saturday. We can arrange pre-tour accommodation on request.
Day 2: Pyramids of Giza
Location: Giza, Saqqara
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Discover Egypt’s most famous attraction today as we visit the Pyramids of Giza and the iconic Sphinx. Explore these ancient tombs and there’s also the opportunity to ride a camel at the legendary site. Continue to Saqqara necropolis to see the ancient stepped Pyramid of Zhoser. This monument is even older than the Giza Pyramids and is surrounded by countless tombs and burial sites.
Day 3: Cairo
Location: Giza, Cairo
Accommodation Name: Overnight: Sleeper Train
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cairo - Luxor. This morning we join our guided tour of the incredible new Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza. This vast 490,000 sq.m complex showcases an astonishing collection of artefacts from nearly every period of ancient Egyptian history. Among the highlights are treasures of King Tutankhamun, with plans for his famous solid gold funerary mask to eventually be showcased here, alongside many items being exhibited for the first time.
Later, we make our way to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, which remains home to a vast collection of statues, jewellery, and sarcophagi. Here, we’ll see the well-preserved mummies of Yuya and Thuyu, high-ranking nobles and the great-grandparents of King Tutankhamun. Some mummies are so well preserved they still have thick locks of hair and visible fingernails. After our excursion, we return to the hotel to enjoy some free time by the pool before boarding the overnight sleeper train to Luxor.
Day 4: Luxor
Location: Luxor, Dendera, Luxor Temple
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
We arrive in Luxor this morning and drive to Dendera, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temple complexes. Enjoy a guided tour of this ancient site, including the magnificent Temple of Hathor. Later, we return to Luxor to spend the afternoon at leisure and there's an optional visit to Luxor Temple this evening. After dark, the temple is beautifully illuminated by hundreds of lights.
Day 5: Luxor
Location: Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore the lavishly decorated tombs of famous pharaohs this morning as we visit the Valley of the Kings. Many important pharaohs were buried here including Ramses II and of course, Tutankhamun. Continue to the mortuary temple of Hatshepsut - the second female pharaoh. The final stop of the morning is at the Colossi of Memnon. These two giant statues of King Amenhotep III are all that remains of what was once the largest temple in the world.
After time to relax by the hotel pool our busy day of sightseeing continues this afternoon as we discover the spectacular Karnak Temple. This vast complex took over 1,500 years to complete and more than 30 pharaohs contributed to it.
Day 6: Luxor
Location: Luxor, Luxor Museum
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is free for you to explore Luxor at leisure or relax in the hotel and enjoy the sunshine. There is an optional tour of Luxor Museum, home to many important exhibits including treasures recovered from the tomb of Tutankhamun.
Day 7-8: Hurghada
Location: Luxor, Hurghada
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Luxor - Hurghada. Today we’ll drive to the popular Red Sea resort of Hurghada for two nights on the coast. Spend time relaxing on the beach or try out water sports such as kite-surfing. Alternatively, join our optional snorkelling trip at a nearby coral reef and swim amongst colourful fish in the crystal water. You may even see a turtle, or friendly dolphin or two. This excursion can be booked locally. In the evenings take some time to explore Hurghada’s restaurants and vibrant nightlife.
Day 9: Petra
Location: Hurghada, Cairo, Amman, Petra
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Hurghada - Cairo - Amman - Petra. Today we say goodbye to Egypt and fly to Amman via Cairo. On arrival we’ll drive to Petra for an evening at leisure, or you may wish to book our 'Petra By Night' add-on (approx. USD$45 payable locally). Take a stroll through the famous Siq to the Treasury, lit by over 1,000 candles. PLEASE NOTE: The flight from Hurghada to Amman via Cairo is not included in the cost of this tour. Travellers need to independently book these flights at a personal cost (total flight cost approximately USD$250 - $350pp) however, we can assist in booking these flights should you require. The flights to be booked are detailed in the tour Trip Notes.
Day 10: Petra
Location: Petra
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we explore the ancient Rose City of Petra. Our guided walk will take in the highlights including the majestic Treasury - an ancient Nabatean tomb. Marvel at the giant amphitheatre, which once held a capacity of 7,000. After the tour you may wish to climb the steep steps to the Monastery for amazing panoramic views, or haggle for a horse and chariot ride. This evening is at leisure - why not join our Petra Kitchen add-on and learn how to cook delicious Jordanian cuisine? A local chef will show you how to create dishes including baba ghanoush and hoummous, before you sit down and enjoy your feast.
Day 11: Wadi Rum
Location: Petra, Wadi Rum
Accommodation Name: deluxe desert camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Petra - Wadi Rum. This morning there is time to revisit Petra, before we travel to the wild desert of Wadi Rum. Enjoy an SUV safari experience through this silent red landscape to our Bedouin desert camp. Here we enjoy a traditional Jordanian dinner and settle down to sleep in comfortable tents, away from the lights and noise of civilization.
Day 12: Wadi Rum
Location: Wadi Rum, Shobak, Wadi Mujib, Dead Sea
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wadi Rum - Shobak - Wadi Mujib - Dead Sea. We leave the desert today and head to the imposing hill-top fortification of Shobak Castle, built by the Crusader King Baldwin I in 1115. After exploring this site, we continue to the shore of the Dead Sea, more than 400 metres below sea level.
April - October departures will enjoy a trek to Wadi Mujib before we descend to the Dead Sea. The Wadi Mujib canyon is one of Jordan’s most remarkable natural features and you should prepare to get wet as we travel along the Siq Trail.
Day 13: Dead Sea
Location: Dead Sea, Ma'in Hot Springs
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is free to relax on the Dead Sea as you please. Enjoy bobbing in the mineral-rich waters, where the high salt content will keep you afloat. There is also an optional excursion to the Ma’in hot springs this afternoon.
Day 14: Amman
Location: Dead Sea, Amman
Meals Included: Breakfast
Saturday. Dead Sea - Amman. Our tour comes to an end today with a departure transfer to the airport. These transfers are offered at 23:00 on the evening of day 13 or at 04:00, 07:00, 09:00, 12:00 and 16:00 today.
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.
What's Included
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Accommodation
3 - 5 star -
Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
Enjoy daily breakfast, one lunch, and one dinner during the tour.
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1 overnight train from Cairo to Luxor (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin)
Travel overnight from Cairo to Luxor in a private 2 berth sleeper cabin.
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Airport arrival and departure transfers on day 1 and day 14
Receive airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of the tour.
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Touring - Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Luxor, Dendera, Hurghada, Petra and Shobak
Experience guided tours in Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Luxor, Dendera, Hurghada, Petra, and Shobak.
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Hurghada Red Sea stay and Jordan Dead Sea stay
Enjoy stays at the Red Sea in Hurghada and the Dead Sea in Jordan.
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Wadi Rum 4x4 desert safari and dinner
Participate in a 4x4 desert safari in Wadi Rum followed by a traditional dinner.
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Services of an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology and licensed Jordanian guide throughout Jordan
Benefit from the services of a qualified Egyptian tour guide and a licensed Jordanian guide.
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All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles
Travel in private modern air-conditioned vehicles for all relevant transfers and transportation.
What's Not Included
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International flight between Hurghada and Amman
The international flight between Hurghada and Amman is not included and must be booked separately.
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International flights and visas
International flights and visas are not included in the tour package.
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Tip for your tour guide in Egypt and Jordan
Tips for your tour guide in Egypt and Jordan are not included. It is recommended to allow USD$8 per day, per traveller.
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Entrance Fees
Entrance fees amounting to USD$210-230 per person, paid in local currency, are not included.
Age Policy
15 yrs for all tours that include a Nile Cruiser. Where a tour includes an overnight felucca the Min age is 18 yrs, except 'with teens' tours as life jackets are worn'.
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with private modern air-conditioned vehicles, including an overnight train from Cairo to Luxor in a private 2-berth sleeper cabin. Airport transfers are provided on arrival and departure days.
Accommodation
Enjoy 8 nights in 4-5 star hotels in Egypt, 3 nights in 4-star hotels in Jordan, and a unique experience with 1 night in a deluxe desert camp in Wadi Rum.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 8 nights in 4-5 star hotels in Egypt, 3 nights in 4-star hotels in Jordan, and 1 night in a deluxe desert camp in Wadi Rum.
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Are airport transfers included in the tour package?
Yes, airport arrival and departure transfers are provided on the first and last day of the tour.
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What meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes breakfast daily, one lunch, and one dinner.
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Is there a guided tour of Petra included in the itinerary?
Yes, there is a guided walk in Petra that includes highlights such as the Treasury and the giant amphitheatre.
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What kind of transportation is used during the tour?
The tour uses private modern air-conditioned vehicles for all relevant transfers and transportation, including an overnight train from Cairo to Luxor in a private 2-berth sleeper cabin.
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Is there an opportunity to experience local cuisine during the tour?
Yes, there is an optional Petra Kitchen add-on where you can learn to cook Jordanian cuisine with a local chef.
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What activities are available at the Dead Sea?
At the Dead Sea, you can enjoy floating in the mineral-rich waters and there is an optional excursion to the Ma’in hot springs.
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Is there a desert safari included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes a 4x4 desert safari in Wadi Rum followed by a traditional Jordanian dinner.
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Are entrance fees included in the tour price?
No, entrance fees amounting to USD$210-230 per person, paid in local currency, are not included in the tour price.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1998
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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