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Egypt & Jordan Adventure

20 days Fully Inclusive Classic Group Tour

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Egypt & Jordan Adventure

Combining famous monuments, temples, and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, this tour of iconic sites showcases the very best of Egypt and Jordan.

  • Fully Inclusive
    Touring with Guides and entrance fees
  • Included Meals
    Breakfasts: 17 , Lunches: 18 , Dinners: 17
  • Flights
    International flights and current taxes
  • Accommodation
    17 nights in 3+ star accommodation
  • Visas
    Visa fees & processing for NZ passports
  • Group Tour
    Max Group Size: 24
  • Physical Rating 1
    A reasonable level of fitness is required but it's more about spending time on your feet rather than covering large distances. You'll be getting on and off coaches and boats, walking around the sights and climbing some steps.
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    Walking, some steps and time on your feet.
Classic Group Tour
20 DAYS
From $15,980PP
Cairo Alexandria Luxor Nile River Aswan Amman Petra Wadi Rum Dead Sea
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Tour Highlights

Our Egypt & Jordan Adventure tour will see you exploring the most iconic sites, delving into deep-rooted culture and dining on delicious cuisine and thoroughly researched to bring you a range of once-in-a-lifetime experiences, many of which are entirely exclusive to us.

Day by Day Itinerary

Cairo (3N) - Alexandria (1N) - El Alamein - Cairo (1N) - Luxor - Nile Cruise (4N) - Aswan Abu Simbel - Amman (3N) - Petra (2N) - Wadi Rum (1N) - Dead Sea (1N)
  • Days 1-2
    Fly To Cairo
    Lunch, Dinner
    DAYS 1-2: Fly To Cairo

    Fly overnight to Cairo via Dubai. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

    Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 3
    Pyramids Of Giza
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 3: Pyramids Of Giza

    Spend today exploring the Pyramids of Giza and The Sphinx, followed by the Egyptian Museum, filled to its brim with an extensive collection of statues, mummies and treasures. Improve your bargaining skills this afternoon when you stroll through the Khan Khalili Bazaar, where you will find local souvenirs and food stalls.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 4
    Old Cairo
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 4: Old Cairo

    Spend the morning exploring Cairo's oldest district, the Coptic Quarter, with its impressive churches and the Christian artefact collection at the Coptic Museum. Later, continue to Sakkara, an ancient necropolis famed for its painted catacombs and the Step Pyramid of Djoser.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 5
    Explore Alexandria
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 5: Explore Alexandria

    Begin today travelling north to Alexandria where you will explore the city. Visit the Roman Amphitheatre, the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, which are sure to be a highlight, and view the defensive fortress of Qaitbay Citadel on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 6
    El Alamein
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 6: El Alamein

    This morning, we visit El Alamein, the site of two key battles in WWII. The Allied victory in the second battle was instrumental in ending the Axis threat to Egypt. Explore the military museum and war cemeteries before travelling southeast back to Cairo. Stop en route to visit the still-active Monastery of St Macarius, inhabited by Coptic Orthodox monks since the 4th century AD.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 7
    Cruise The Nile River
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 7: Cruise The Nile River

    Take a short one-hour flight from Cairo to Luxor, where we transfer to the port and board your Nile cruise ship for our four-night cruise. Refresh yourself before this afternoon's excursions around Luxor's East Bank. Begin at the Temple Complex of Karnak, famed for the majestic Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic stone columns, along with the Avenue of the Sphinxes and the Sacred Lake.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 8
    Explore West Bank of the River Nile
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 8: Explore West Bank of the River Nile

    Explore the West Bank of Luxor, one of Egypt's most stunning landscapes. Admire the mysterious Colossi of Memnon statues en route to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the gigantic funerary complex of Egypt's second-ever female Pharaoh. This afternoon, visit the Valley of the Kings, resting place of many pharaohs of the New Kingdom. Here, visit the tomb of Tutankhamun along with other richly-painted tombs of your choice. Tonight, we sail for Esna.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 9
    Visit Kom Ombo
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 9: Visit Kom Ombo

    Enjoy a morning visit to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of Egypt's most beautiful and well-preserved temples, dating back to the 3rd century BC. Return to the ship for lunch as you cruise on to the town of Kom Ombo, where we visit the unusual double temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Horus and Sobek. Sail on to Aswan, where we dock for the next two nights.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 10
    Abu Simbel
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 10: Abu Simbel

    This morning, journey southwest to the iconic twin temples of Abu Simbel, at Egypt's furthest edge. This atmospheric temple complex, perhaps the greatest in Egypt, is dedicated to Ramesses II, often considered the greatest pharaoh of the New Kingdom. Admire its many halls and imposing statues before returning to the ship in Aswan.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 11
    Aswan
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 11: Aswan

    Discover the many highlights of Aswan on this full-day tour. Visit the 111-metre tall Aswan High Dam, see the Unfinished Obelisk in place at Aswan's ancient quarry, and visit the Temple of Philae on Agilkia Island. After lunch, embark on a felucca (traditional Nile sailing boat) for an afternoon of leisurely cruising. Enjoy a last dinner in Egypt before this evening's flight back to Cairo.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 12
    Fly To Jordon
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 12: Fly To Jordon

    This morning, you will continue your tour with a flight to Jordan. On arrival transfer to your hotel to settle in and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 13
    Discover Jerash
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 13: Discover Jerash

    Begin your Jordan adventure with a visit the Roman city of Jerash, known as the 'Pompeii of the East. Continue to Ajloun, where we visit the 12th century castle overlooking the Jordan Valley.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 14
    Explore Amman
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 14: Explore Amman

    Explore the old city of Amman, with its impressive Citadel and large Roman amphitheatre, before exploring the Desert Castles outside the city.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 15
    Mount Nebo
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 15: Mount Nebo

    A visit to Mt Nebo, the site of Moses’ Tomb, will leave you in awe of the ruined 4th and 5th century churches here, with their floors still richly decorated with mosaics. Continue to Madaba to visit the Orthodox Church of St George, famed for its mosaic map. Your evening ends in the town of Petra, where we’ll enjoy an authentic Levantine cooking class with a local chef.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 16
    Petra By Day & Night
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 16: Petra By Day & Night

    Explore beautiful Petra, the Lost City of the Nabateans, carved directly from the pink sandstone cliffs. Surrounded by imposing mountains and approached through a deep, narrow gorge known as the Siq, Petra is a poignant remnant of the ancient world. Spend an afternoon at leisure. After sunset, we'll return to Petra and see the Treasury lit by the glow of over a thousand candles.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 17
    Wadi Rum Desert Camp
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 17: Wadi Rum Desert Camp

    Start with a visit to Little Petra before transferring to Wadi Rum, the Valley of the Moon. This wondrous desert is filled with ancient valleys, towered over by sandstone mountains. A comfortable 4x4 will whisk you into the heart of the wadi, where you'll follow in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia and hear the desert's long history. This evening, stay in a unique desert camp with luxurious en-suite private tents.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 18
    Float In The Dead Sea
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 18: Float In The Dead Sea

    Depart your luxury desert camp and head north for our final stop – the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth and famed for its spa-like minerals. Your afternoon is at leisure to float in its super-buoyant waters before our farewell dinner.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Days 19-20
    Fly To New Zealand
    Breakfast, Lunch
    DAYS 19-20: Fly To New Zealand

    Fly to New Zealand, arriving home the following day.

    Breakfast, Lunch
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City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Alexandria
  • 10
    18
    14
  • 24
  • Amman
  • 4
    12
    8
  • 63
  • Aswan
  • 10
    23
    16
  • 0
  • Cairo
  • 10
    19
    14
  • 0
  • Luxor
  • 7
    23
    15
  • 0
  • Petra
  • 5
    11
    8
  • 113
  • Wadi Rum
  • 3
    15
    9
  • 7
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Alexandria
  • 10
    19
    14
  • 13
  • Amman
  • 4
    14
    9
  • 62
  • Aswan
  • 11
    25
    18
  • 0
  • Cairo
  • 11
    20
    15
  • 0
  • Luxor
  • 9
    25
    17
  • 0
  • Petra
  • 5
    11
    8
  • 90
  • Wadi Rum
  • 4
    17
    10
  • 9
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Alexandria
  • 12
    20
    16
  • 2
  • Amman
  • 6
    17
    12
  • 43
  • Aswan
  • 15
    30
    22
  • 0
  • Cairo
  • 13
    23
    18
  • 0
  • Luxor
  • 13
    29
    21
  • 0
  • Petra
  • 6
    13
    10
  • 70
  • Wadi Rum
  • 7
    21
    14
  • 3
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Alexandria
  • 14
    24
    19
  • 0
  • Amman
  • 10
    23
    16
  • 14
  • Aswan
  • 20
    35
    28
  • 0
  • Cairo
  • 15
    28
    22
  • 0
  • Luxor
  • 18
    35
    26
  • 0
  • Petra
  • 9
    18
    14
  • 44
  • Wadi Rum
  • 11
    25
    18
  • 0
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Alexandria
  • 18
    26
    22
  • 0
  • Amman
  • 14
    28
    21
  • 3
  • Aswan
  • 24
    39
    32
  • 0
  • Cairo
  • 19
    32
    25
  • 0
  • Luxor
  • 22
    39
    31
  • 0
  • Petra
  • 13
    23
    18
  • 30
  • Wadi Rum
  • 15
    30
    22
  • 1
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Alexandria
  • 21
    29
    25
  • 0
  • Amman
  • 17
    31
    24
  • 0
  • Aswan
  • 26
    41
    34
  • 0
  • Cairo
  • 22
    34
    28
  • 0
  • Luxor
  • 25
    41
    33
  • 0
  • Petra
  • 17
    27
    22
  • 13
  • Wadi Rum
  • 18
    33
    25
  • 0
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Alexandria
  • 24
    30
    27
  • 0
  • Amman
  • 18
    32
    25
  • 0
  • Aswan
  • 28
    42
    35
  • 0
  • Cairo
  • 23
    35
    29
  • 0
  • Luxor
  • 26
    41
    34
  • 0
  • Petra
  • 20
    29
    24
  • 8
  • Wadi Rum
  • 19
    35
    27
  • 0
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Alexandria
  • 24
    31
    28
  • 0
  • Amman
  • 19
    32
    26
  • 0
  • Aswan
  • 28
    41
    35
  • 0
  • Cairo
  • 24
    35
    29
  • 0
  • Luxor
  • 26
    41
    33
  • 0
  • Petra
  • 19
    28
    24
  • 7
  • Wadi Rum
  • 20
    35
    28
  • 0
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Alexandria
  • 22
    30
    26
  • 0
  • Amman
  • 17
    31
    24
  • 0
  • Aswan
  • 26
    40
    33
  • 0
  • Cairo
  • 22
    33
    28
  • 0
  • Luxor
  • 23
    39
    31
  • 0
  • Petra
  • 16
    25
    20
  • 19
  • Wadi Rum
  • 18
    33
    25
  • 0
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Alexandria
  • 19
    27
    23
  • 1
  • Amman
  • 14
    27
    20
  • 7
  • Aswan
  • 22
    36
    29
  • 0
  • Cairo
  • 19
    30
    25
  • 0
  • Luxor
  • 19
    35
    27
  • 0
  • Petra
  • 13
    20
    16
  • 37
  • Wadi Rum
  • 13
    28
    21
  • 5
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Alexandria
  • 15
    24
    19
  • 6
  • Amman
  • 9
    20
    15
  • 28
  • Aswan
  • 16
    29
    23
  • 0
  • Cairo
  • 15
    25
    20
  • 0
  • Luxor
  • 13
    29
    21
  • 0
  • Petra
  • 9
    16
    12
  • 86
  • Wadi Rum
  • 8
    21
    15
  • 2
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Alexandria
  • 11
    20
    15
  • 15
  • Amman
  • 5
    14
    10
  • 49
  • Aswan
  • 12
    24
    18
  • 0
  • Cairo
  • 11
    20
    16
  • 0
  • Luxor
  • 9
    24
    16
  • 0
  • Petra
  • 7
    13
    10
  • 129
  • Wadi Rum
  • 4
    16
    10
  • 2

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    • Prices include airline fuel surcharge and taxes. Correct as of 1 September 2022, subject to change.
    • Depending on airline schedules, you may depart and/or arrive on Day 2. Extra nights' accommodation (pre or post tour) or stopovers may be required at an additional cost.
    • Customary tipping amount approximately US$240pp is paid locally in Egypt.
    • Based on departures from Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch
    • Departures from other cities and flight upgrades available on request
    • Land only (Cairo - Amman) 18 days from $12,780 per person twin share
    • Single Supplement from $2,980
    • Price listed is based on new bookings only

    Group Tour includes

    • 17 breakfasts, 18 lunches, 17 dinners
    • International flights and current taxes
    • Domestic transportation
    • 3 – 4 star accommodation
    • Touring with guides and entrance fees
    • Visa fees for New Zealand passport holders

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