Ponder the riddles of the Sphinx, Drift down the Nile on a felucca, Walk in the Valley of the Kings, Laze by the Red Sea, Ride a camel up Mt Sinai, Bask in the glow of Petra's rose-coloured walls, Travel the King's Highway to the Dead Sea
Myth, religion and wonder come together on this expedition across the timeless terrain of Egypt and Jordan. From the mysteries of the Sphinx to the mysticism of Mt Sinai and the sublime stone structures of Petra, there are ancient sights galore. A ride on a felucca down the mighty Nile, a stay on an undiscovered stretch of Red Sea coast and a night with Bedouin locals amid the sand dunes of Wadi Rum are some of the highlights that make this journey across the sands of time truly memorable.
Physical Rating: 3 Culture Shock Rating: 3 Accommodation: Guesthouses/hotels (11 nts), basic guesthouses/hostels (2 nts), overnight trains (2 nts), felucca (1 nt), desert camp (1 nt) Transportation: Sleeper Train, Train, bus, jeep, taxi, ferry, felucca, metro, donkey, walking Trip Style: Intrepid Original Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group Departure: Departure is guaranteed Budget: Allow USD $300 for meals not included.
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Savour a delightful traditional lunch before heading out into the desert on camelback. Later, glide along the Nile in a traditional sailboat and fall asleep under the night sky.
Take a ferry across to Aqaba, the only spot in Jordan where sea-swimming is possible.
Day 13
Wadi Rum
Trace the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia across the desert valley and experience a memorable night with our Bedouin hosts.
Days 14-15
Petra
Ancient pink-hued structures carved into the rock of the surrounding mountains make Petra a truly unique experience.
Day 16
Madaba
Wander the Kerak crusader castle, float in the Dead Sea and travel to Madaba, a city where Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics evoke memories of lost empires.
Days 17-18
Madaba/Amman
White stone buildings pack Jordan's capital, with the Roman Theatre and King Abdullah Mosque being the standout attractions.
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