PETRA & THE PYRAMIDS

13 days from GBP1,433 to GBP1,533 including flights

Tripcode: AEJ

Explore the great cities, ancient sites, deserts and coastline of the cradle of civilisation

Often cited as the birthplace of civilisation, both Jordan and Egypt provide an excellent introduction to the ancient world with their rich history and breathtaking sites. We spend a full day exploring Petra, one of the most spectacular ruins in the world, as well as extensive guided visits to Egypt's greatest sites in Cairo and Luxor. We also spend time exploring the deserts of this region, with a night under the stars at Wadi Rum and a rewarding climb of Mt Sinai before swimming or snorkelling on the Red Sea coast.

Itinerary

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Day 1	Fly to Amman.
Day 2	Down the King's Highway to Petra, visiting the Dead Sea en route.
Day 3	Full day at Petra.
Day 4	Drive out to camp in desert scenery of Wadi Rum.
Day 5	To Aqaba; ferry to Nuweiba. To St Catherine's Monastery.
Day 6	Early morning climb Mt Sinai; visit St Catherine's Monastery then 4WD and walk. Night camping out under the stars in Nuweiba.
Day 7	Transfer to the beautiful Coloured Canyon; afternoon swimming at Abu Gallum. Transfer to Sharm el Sheikh.
Day 8	Morning free in Sharm el Sheikh; afternoon ferry to Hurghada.
Day 9	To Luxor, guided visit to Karnak and Luxor temples.
Day 10	Explore the West Bank; Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon.
Day 11	Free time in Luxor or an optional trip to see the temples at Abydos; overnight train to Cairo.
Day 12	Explore the Pyramids; afternoon visit the Egyptian Museum.
Day 13	Fly to London.

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