Essential Jordan & Egypt

Day 1: Amman

Welcome to Jordan! Keep your eyes peeled at Amman airport for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel. Freshen up and meet in the lobby around 6:00pm for an informal meeting with your guide and other tour members. Afterwards you have free time to start exploring vibrant Amman or go out for an optional group dinner.



Accommodation Ibis Hotel - 3 Star

Meals Included Breakfast

Included Activities Welcome Meeting

Optional Activities Group Dinner - 22 USD

Day 2: Ajloun, Jerash, Amman

Eat up at breakfast as you depart for Ajloun Castle and the impressive ancient city of Jerash. Filled with stunning sights of Greco-Roman ruins, the area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age! As you get your daily dose of history and amazement, return to Amman for the evening.



Accommodation Ibis Hotel - 3 Star

Meals Included Breakfast

Included Activities Sightseeing of Jerash Sightseeing of Ajloun

Optional Activities Ajloun Natural Reserve Trail - 25 USD

Entrance Fees Jerash - 10 USD Ajloun - 10 US

Day 3: Wadi Rum, Jeep Safari

We make for our camp at the otherworldly desert of Wadi Rum. No better way to roam the desert filled with impressive rock formations, time to jump on a jeep safari. Brace for a local feast afterwards, we’re having an authentic Jordanian dinner in a magical setting tonight. Naturally to be followed by a camp fire in the desert, singing and sharing stories – scary or not – and bonding with your travel mates. Hope for a clear sky and a stunning starry sky at our desert camp.



Accommodation Hilawi Camp Site

Meals Included Breakfast,Dinner

Included Activities Sightseeing of Wadi RumJeep Safari in Wadi Rum

Entrance Fees Wadi Rum - 7 USD

Day 4: Wadi Rum, Petra

The experience of a lifetime awaits. Next up will be the magnificent world-famous Petra, the greatest attraction in the Middle East and a full day of exploration. Your local guide will provide a brief history of the ancient city and show you the ins and outs. The massive underground city is carved into a huge rose-coloured rock, make sure to have your cameras at the ready! You’ll also get a chance to discover the Pharaoh's Castle, the Triumphal arch and the Amphitheatre along the way. Remain in Petra overnight as none can have enough of it.



Accommodation Petra Palace Hotel - 3 Star

Meals Included Breakfast

Included Activities Sightseeing of Petra Ancient City

Optional Activities Camel Ride in Wadi Rum - 17 USD Petra By Night Tour - 25 USD

Entrance Fees Petra Ancient City - 70 USD

Day 5: Petra, Dead Sea, Amman

A day is never enough for the vastness of Petra. The tour of the ‘Red Rose City’ continues before we drive to the lowest point of dry land on earth. The Dead Sea, also known as ‘Sea of Salt’, is hundreds of metres below sea level, hence the famous incredibly salty water that floats you almost above waist. Enjoy the warm sun, cleansing mud baths and the most original swimming experience ever. Then continue to Amman where we stay overnight.

Day 6: Amman City Tour

Time to discover the vibrant Jordanian capital of Amman. Embark on a city tour of beautiful sites and highlights including the Citadel and the Amphitheatre, and discover the impressive history of Jordan. In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the town on your own terms and listen to prayers as you watch the sun set.



Accommodation Ibis Hotel - 3 Star

Meals Included Breakfast

Included Activities Sightseeing of Amman

Entrance Fees King Abdullah Mosque - 2 JDRoman Theatre - 3 JDAmman Citadel - 3 JD

Day 7: Amman, Cairo ( by flight)

After breakfast, transfer to Amman airport for your flight to Cairo. In the evening, feel free to discover Cairo on your own terms and compare the local Egyptian cuisine with Jordan!



Accommodation The Oasis Hotel – 4 Star

Meals Included Breakfast

Included Activities Welcome Meeting



Optional Activities Group Dinner on Cruise - 450 EGP

Day 8: Cairo City Tour, Luxor

Prepare your lenses for the breath-taking, world-famous Pyramids and the Sphinx. Face all their 4,600-year glory and embrace the only remaining Ancient Wonder of the World. After everyone had their dose of awe, we head out to Sakkara for sightseeing. The first capital of ancient Egypt is famous for the step pyramid built in 2700 B.C. Later in the afternoon, board the bus to Luxor and check into our premium hotel by the Nile.





Accommodation Steigenberger Nile palace Hotel – 5 Star

Meals Included Breakfast

Included Activities Sightseeing of Giza Pyramids Sightseeing of Sphinx Sightseeing of Sakkara Pyramid

Entrance Fees Giza Pyramids / Sphinx - 200 EGP Sakkara Pyramid - 180 EGP

Day 9: Luxor, Aswan

The West Bank of the Nile awaits with the incredible Valley of the Kings. Also known as “City of the Dead”, it's home to fancy royal tombs carved into desert rocks and filled with treasures for the Pharaoh afterlife. As you’d expect, here lied the famous mummy of Tutankhamun III. Rising out of the desert plain in a series of terraces, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is the next stop. As you try to break the spell of ancient wonders, drive to Aswan for overnight stay.



Accommodation Tolip Hotel - 5 Star

Meals Included Breakfast

Included Activities Sightseeing of Karnak Temple

Optional Activities Nubian Dinner - 26 USD

Entrance Fees Karnak Temple - 200 EGP

Day 10: Aswan

Time to explore Aswan, famed for its skilled artisans and the Unfinished Obelisk. Take a short motorboat ride to reach the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, the divine mother of the pharaohs. The temple is set beautifully on an island in the middle of the Nile. Early in the morning you can join the optional trip to the gorgeous Abu Simbel, an iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a must-do for all keen on history and mythology.





Accommodation Tolip Hotel - 5 Star

Meals Included Breakfast

Included Activities Sightseeing of Aswan and Philae Temple

Optional Activities Abu Simbel - 94 USD

Entrance Fees Philae Temple - 180 EGP

Day 11: Daily Felucca cruise on the Nile

Time to relax and enjoy the cool breeze of the Nile. Jump on-board a traditional Felucca sailboat, bound for the Elephantine and Kitchener Islands on the Nile. After our river excursion, the rest of the day is yours to wander around Aswan as you wish.





Accommodation Tolip Hotel - 5 Star

Meals Included Breakfast

Included Activities Sailing on the Felucca

Day 12: Edfu, Komombo, Luxor

A day full of amazing wonders and ancient beauties. Start off with a visit to the Kom Ombo Temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. Next stop will be Edfu, home to one of the largest and best-preserved temples in Egypt. Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, the temple was built over 180-years from 237 BC to 57 BC. As you get your dose of marvel, ride to Luxor and check into the hotel. After a refreshing break, brace for the Luxor Temple, dedicated to the great god Amun. The temple was built on top of a smaller structure dating back to 14th century BC!



Accommodation Steigenberger Nile palace Hotel – 5 Star

Meals Included Breakfast

Included Activities Sightseeing of Edfu TempleSightseeing of Komombo TempleSightseeing of Luxor Temple

Entrance Fees Edfu Temple - 180 EGPKomombo Temple - 140 EGP Luxor Temple - 160 EGP

Day 13: Luxor, Cairo

After breakfast, depart for the vast Karnak Temple Complex, one of the most important religious centres of ancient Egypt with its marvellous Obelisk and temples. Your Egyptologist guide will enlighten you with the most intriguing stories and mythologies fuelling such creations for millennia. In the afternoon drive to Cairo for overnight stay.



Accommodation The Oasis Hotel – 4 Star

Meals Included Breakfast

Included Activities Sightseeing of Valley Of The KingsSightseeing of Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Optional Activities Hot Air Balloon - 124 USD

Entrance Fees Valley Of The Kings - 244 EGPQueen Hatshepsut - 142 EGP

Day 14: Cairo City Tour

The journey continues with one of the most important museums dedicated to the ancient world. Egyptian Museum of Cairo houses around 120,000 ancient Egyptian relics and antiquities. Then roam around Cairo stopping by the Citadel of Saladin, Mosque of Mohammed Ali, the Hanging Church and the world-famous Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Make sure to wear your haggling hats and brace for the mayhem!



Accommodation The Oasis Hotel – 4 Star

Meals Included Breakfast

Included Activities Sightseeing of CairoSightseeing of Egyptian MuseumSightseeing of Citadel of SaladinSightseeing of Mohammed Ali Mosque

Sightseeing of Hanging ChurchSightseeing of Bazaar Khan El- Khalili

Entrance Fees Egyptian Museum - 220 EGP Citadel of Saladin - 180 EGP

Day 15: Cairo

Have your final breakfast on us and start bidding farewells to your travel mates. Check-out of the hotel in Cairo (11:00am) and catch the transfer to the airport at the end of your tour. Time to start counting days for your next adventure with Travel Talk!



Meals Included Breakfast