15 Days | Sail the nile, see the Sphinx and be awed by pretty in pink Petra.

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From the Land of the Pharos to the land of the nomads, take a trip you'll never forget through Egypt and Jordan. Lawrence of Arabia, Indiana Jones, Tutankhamen. These destinations attract the big names, and deservedly so. Cruise the Nile, haggle the Nubian Bazaar, see the Valley of the Kings, get lost in Petra and eat your weight in tabbouleh.
Trip overview

- Start
- Cairo, Egypt
- Finish
- Madaba, Jordan
- Theme
- 18 to 29s
- Destinations
- Egypt, Jordan
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Basix
- Ages
- Min 18 - Max 29
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 16
- Trip code
- XEYJC
Tick off all the popular spots and enjoy unique local experiences
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- Cities like Cairo can be dizzying, but your local leader and guides are there for a reason – they'll have you heading straight for the best local spots.
- Yep, the pyramids and Sphinx are awe-inspiring. But the smaller moments are special too – like kayaking on the Nile, dancing with Nubian locals and learning to spell your name in hieroglyphs.
- Sleep under the stars (or in a comfortable tent) at a Bedouin-style camp in Wadi Rum.
- Only Petra’s Treasury is stunning enough to be the temple of the Holy Grail (well, according to Indiana Jones at least), and you’ll be blown away on a full day exploring the majesty and mystery of this world wonder.
- Set sail on a felucca cruise along the Nile. Back in the day, these wooden boats had zero facilities, but our new pimped-out boat has western-style toilets on board.
- Just one of the great things about this trip is that it gives you the power. There’s free time to do whatever you want, or optional tours to show you the way. Maybe budget a little extra cash for activities that aren’t included.
- Egypt can get hot in the summer months of July and August. The good news is it's mostly dry heat, and easier to handle than humidity. Wherever possible, you'll be seeing the sights in the morning before it gets too intense.
- Travelling on a felucca is awesome, but it's not for everyone. You will be sharing a sleeping area with your fellow group members for the night and a shared bathroom facility on board
- The thing about ancient ruins and other super old sites in the Middle East is that they usually involve walking on rocky and/or steep hillsides. But if you don’t feel up for it on a hot day then you can just sit it out, or wander along at your own pace.
- Egypt nights can get chillier than you think, particularly from December to February. Remember to pack at least some warm clothes.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024
Inclusions
14 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 6 dinners
Private bus, Overnight train, Felucca, Jeep, Plane
Overnight train (2 nights), Hotel (9 nights), Felucca (1 night), Desert Camp (2 night)
- Cairo - Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
- Aswan - Kayaking
- Aswan - Orientation walk & bazaar visit
- Nile - Felucca overnight sailing trip
- Nile - Dinner and Music Felucca
- Luxor - Valley of the Kings (entrance to 3 tombs)
- Cairo - Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar
- Amman -Guided Walking Tour
- Wadi Rum - Bedouin Desert Camp
- Wadi Rum - 4WD jeep safari
- Wadi Rum - Guided hike
- Petra - Leader-led tour of Petra
- Madaba - St Georges Church
- Cairo - Saqqara and Memphis Afternoon Tour - USD82
- Cairo - Sufi Dance Khan al-Khalili (entrance fee) - EGP125
- Cairo - Coptic Museum (entrance fee) - EGP150
- Cairo - Islamic Art Museum (entrance fee) - EGP180
- Cairo - The Citadel (entrance fee) - EGP300
- Cairo - The 2nd Pyramid of Khafre (entrance fee) - EGP100
- Cairo - The Great Pyramid of Cheops (entrance fee) - EGP600
- Cairo - The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization & The Royal Mummy Room (entrance fee) - EGP200
- Cairo - The Egyptian Museum - USD35
- Aswan - Philae Temple (entrance fee) - EGP300
- Aswan - Unfinished Obelisk (entrance fee) - EGP120
- Aswan - Nubian Village Visit and Dinner - USD20
- Aswan - Philae Temple Sound & Light Show Tour (minimum 2 persons) (entrance, guide & transport) - USD55
- Aswan - Philae Temple Tour (minimum 2 persons) - USD35
- Aswan - Philae Temple, High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk Tour - USD60
- Aswan - Philae Temple Sound and Light Show (entrance fee) - USD40
- Aswan - Abu Simbel Tour (minimum 4 people) - USD110
- Aswan - Nubian Museum (entrance fee) - EGP200
- Aswan - Abu Simbel by Air - subject to availability - from - USD400
- Luxor - Karnak Temple (entrance fee) - EGP300
- Luxor - Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show (minimum 2 persons) (entrance, guide & transport) - USD35
- Aswan - Kom Ombo Temple (entrance fee) - EGP240
- Edfu - Edfu Temple (entrance fee) - EGP300
- Luxor - Karnak Temple Sound & Light Show Tour - USD45
- Luxor - Karnak Temple - USD30
- Luxor - Hatshepsut Temple - EGP160
- Luxor - Tomb of Tutankhamun (entrance fee) - EGP300
- Luxor - Luxor Temple (entrance fee) - EGP260
- Luxor - Luxor Museum (entrance fee) - EGP200
- Luxor - Dinner with a local family - USD15
- Luxor - Hot Air Balloon over the Valley of the Kings - USD130
- Cairo - Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids (entrance fee) - EGP500
- Cairo - Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids Tour - USD50
- Amman - King Abdullah I Mosque (entrance fee) - JOD2
- Amman - Jordan Archaeological Museum (entrance fee) - JOD3
- Madaba - Al-Maghtas Bethany Baptism site (entrance fee) - JOD12
- Amman - Roman Theatre - JOD2
- Amman - Citadel (entrance fee) - JOD3
- Jerash - Roman ruins - JOD10
- Petra - Little Petra - Free
- Mt Nebo - Mt Nebo Entrance - JOD1
- Dead Sea - Visit and Swim - JOD40
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement exclude Day 2,7 (Sleeper Train) Day 5 (Felucca) Day 10,11 (Desert Camp) where you will be in shared accommodation, and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. Some entrance fees are not included. If you wish to take part in these activities, you pay these fees as you go along.
3. The international connection from Cairo to Amman is unaccompanied. Luggage restrictions of 23kg checked and 7kg cabin apply on this flight.
4. Following recent safety incidents we recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest information on travelling in Egypt before your departure and ensure that your travel insurance covers you for all areas of your itinerary. We have links to prominent government travel advisories and regular updates on issues affecting this trip on our Travel Alerts page: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/au/travel-alerts
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