Egypt and Jordan

18 days of fantastic adventure around some of Egypt & Jordan's most beautiful sights including: Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, Dahab, Petra, Wadi Rum & Madaba

Using two and three star hotels and a variety of transport from trains, coaches, mini- buses to feluccas, this adventure tour will show you the main attractions of Egypt & Jordan as well as places off the beaten track.

You will be amazed by the sheer beauty of some of the sights on show, from the Pyramids to the River Nile, the Red Sea to the rock-hewn city of Petra.

We can send you a trip dossier detailing what is included in the cost and what costs extra.

(+44) 01963 363400

Itinerary / Highlights

Please note that our itineraries are not set in stone and can be subject to change.

Day 1
Cairo (No meals included)
• Meet & assist inside Cairo airport. Transfer to start Hotel.
• Free day to explore Cairo. The Islamic and Coptic areas of Cairo are a great taster and introduction to Egypt. At 6pm meet your Oasis Representative and group for an informal get together.

Day 2
Cairo (2 meals)
• Day tour of the Egyptian History Museum and Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza, accompanied by our Egyptologist guide.
• Camel ride at Pyramids.
• Overnight train to Aswan by First Class Reclining or Nefertiti Style seats.

Day 3
Aswan (No meals)
• Visit Philae Temple on Agilika Island with our Egyptologist Guide.
• Optional evening visit to a Nubian village to have dinner and spend time with a local family.

Day 4
Aswan (1 meal)
• With our Egyptologist Guide explore the great stone monuments of the Sun Temple built by Ramses II, deep in the southern desert at Abu Simbel.
• Free afternoon - Walk along the Corniche with its Nile riverside restaurants, mix with locals in the narrow market alleys, wander around Elephantine Island, or swim in the pool at our hotel with classic views over the Nile.

Days 5 to 6
River Nile, Felucca (3 meals each day)
• Two days and nights aboard a traditional Felucca sailing boat, watching Egypt glide by and sleep under the stars.
• Time to explore the Temple of Kom Ombo and the Temple of Horus at Edfu.

Day 7
Luxor (1 meal)
• Transfer from Felucca to Luxor.
• Explore Luxor Temple with our Egyptologist Guide (entrance not included).

Day 8
Luxor (1 meal)
• Visit the tombs of the Valley of the Kings (and the Valley of the Queens and Workers if you wish) accompanied by our Egyptologist Guide.
• Free afternoon - Optional donkey ride around a local village in the west bank. Explore Luxor's sights and markets, or cool off in the hotel's roof top swimming pool.
• Visit a local orphanage that Oasis sponsors (optional).

Day 9
Luxor to Hurghada (1 meal)
• Visit the great Karnak Temple complex by horse drawn carriage, with our Egyptologist guide.
• After lunch, transfer through the desert to Hurghada on the Red Sea - Overnight at Hurghada.

Days 10 to 13
Dahab (no meals)
• Flight over the Red Sea (saving a tedious 12 hour bus ride from Hurghada to Dahab). This is a real bonus for our groups and great value for this flight to be included. Please note that in exceptional circumstances when flights are not available we would arrange this journey by bus as an alternative. Should this be necessary we will contact you in advance to let you know.
• Transfer to Dahab, the most relaxed and, for many, the most enjoyable place in Egypt.
• Scuba dive or snorkel in one of the world's top diving locations (optional).
• Opportunities to desert trek by camel or windsurf, visit St Catherine's Monastery and climb Mt Sinai, or simply relax on the beach.

Days 14 to 15
Aqaba & Wadi Rum (2 meals)
• Travel overland from Dahab to Jordan.
• Transfer to Wadi Rum - watch the desert sunset, and sleep overnight in a traditional Bedouin tent. Take a 4WD jeep drive in the desert, visiting some of Lawrence of Arabia's desert haunts.
• Transfer to Petra - Overnight.

Days 16 to 17
Petra & Dead Sea (2 meals)
• Spend the day exploring Petra, the ancient, rock-hewn city of the Nabateaens. A guide is included for 3 hours or so, then the rest of the day is your own to explore.
• Visit Shobak Castle, a 900 year old Crusader Castle.
• Transfer to the Dead Sea - the lowest point on Earth! It's almost impossible to swim in the buoyant salt water, so take your Oasis brochure and plan your next trip as you float along.
• After lunch transfer to Mount Nebo from where Moses first saw the Promised Land.
• Transfer to Madaba - Overnight.

Day 18
Madaba (1 meal) Trip ends after breakfast.
• Sightseeing options include visiting St. George's church with the oldest map of the Holy Land plus Roman ruins and Byzantine churches.
PLEASE NOTE: On the Jordan leg of your trip you will not be accompanied by an Oasis Tour Leader. Our local English speaking Rep and Driver will meet you at the border with Israel with a private minibus and will be with you throughout your time in Jordan.

Other Details

Accommodation Details

2 & 3 star en-suite hotels, some with swimming pools; overnight train; 2 nights on felucca, overnight Bedouin Camp at Wadi Rum