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Real Egypt & Jordan

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

4.2 out of 5 based on 11 reviews submitted.
18 to 29s
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CAD $1,960
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This trip is for the 18 to 29 year olds

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

Map of Real Egypt & Jordan including Egypt and Jordan
Start
Cairo, Egypt
Finish
Madaba, Jordan
Theme
18 to 29s
Destinations
Egypt, Jordan
Physical rating
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Style
Basix
Ages
Min 18 - Max 29
Group size
Min 1 - Max 16
Trip code
XEYJC
This trip generates 35 kg of CO2-e per person per day.
We offset these emissions on your behalf. But we know that is not enough, so we also have a carbon reduction target.
Bucket list destinations

Tick off all the popular spots and enjoy unique local experiences

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Why you'll love this trip
  • 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.

Is this trip right for you?
  • 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

This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2023 to 31 December 2023.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024

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Inclusions

Meals

14 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 6 dinners

Transport

Private bus, Overnight train, Felucca, Jeep, Plane

Accommodation

Overnight train (2 nights), Hotel (9 nights), Felucca (1 night), Desert Camp (2 night)

Activities
  • 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
Add on activities
  • 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

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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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Reviews

4.2 out of 5 based on 11 reviews submitted.
Reviews are from travellers who have completed their trip and want to share their experience. We show all reviews, but may remove any that include profanity or inappropriate content, are unrelated to the trip or reveal personal details.

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Amanda · Traveled November 2023
Egypt is incredible and is a must tick bucket list item. Our guide, Mohammad, was incredible. I never once felt unsafe with my group, and was still being able to have an authentic egyptian experince
Review submitted 15 Nov 2023

Stephanie · Traveled May 2023
They went above and beyond to create the best experience. Mizo truly was an exceptional guide, learned so much while challenging myself both with meeting new people and places but with new activities and foods. Highly recommend
Review submitted 30 May 2023

Amy · Traveled April 2023
The Real Egypt part of the trip is overall not worth the money. There is hardly any temples included in the tour and every day paying extra seemed ridiculous. We were rushed through seeing a lot of important places to just go back to the hotel and have free time. An overall negative experience in an otherwise beautiful country. The Real Jordan part of the trip was incredible, felt very safe and was a great experience.
Review submitted 04 Jun 2023

Sarah · Traveled October 2022
I can't rave enough about this trip, it was memorable experience, made lifelong friendships and saw some incredible sights. I highly recommend this trip!!
Review submitted 03 Nov 2022

Christiana · Traveled October 2022
Highly recommend Egypt with intrepid! Had heaps of fun, learnt so much and met amazing people along the way. Mezu was an incredible guide - he was so knowledgeable about all of the ancient sites and we always felt really safe and well looked after. Sleeping overnight on the Nile in a Felucca was so much fun, and all of the ancient sites were mind blowing. 10/10 would recommend!
Review submitted 13 Oct 2022
Real Egypt & Jordan
From
CAD $1,960