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PETRA & THE PYRAMIDS

Adult Group Holidays Leisurely / Moderate RT Trip Specific Culture

13 days from GBP1,679 to GBP1,839 including flights
Tripcode: AEJ

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Countries Visited: Egypt, Jordan

Great cities, ancient sites, deserts and the coastline of the cradle of civilisation

Chloe Knott at The Seven Pillars of Wisdom

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 an evening under the stars at Wadi Rum and a rewarding climb of Mt Sinai before swimming or snorkelling on the Red Sea coast.

RT TripWhat makes this trip responsible?

Support for the local community: CIFA
Our local operator runs the non-governmental organisation CIFA, which aims to help local people gain access to the benefits of their local tourism market by:
· Introduce responsible tourism philosophy to small and medium family owned enterprises
· Train small to medium ventures in hospitality services, including micro enterprising to help families open up their homes as Bead and Breakfast accommodation
· Set and promote heritage trails in rural areas
· Establish projects to restore antiquities, including mills and farms
· Create recreational facilities aiming to integrate local culture

PETRA & THE PYRAMIDS
Day 1
Fly to Amman.
Day 2
Down the King's Highway to Petra; visit Dead Sea en route.
Day 3
Full day at Petra.
Day 4
Drive out to camp in desert scenery of Wadi Rum.
Day 5
Morning ferry to Nuweiba, transfer to St.Catherine's Monastery; relax at auberge.
Day 6
Early morning climb Mt Sinai; visit St Catherine's Monastery then 4WD and walk; overnight at Elaria hotel in Nuweiba.
Day 7
Transfer to the beautiful Coloured Canyon; afternoon swimming at Abu Gallum; drive to Sharm el Sheikh.
Day 8
Transfer to Sharm el Sheikh airport for flight to Hurghada; transfer to El Gouna.
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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Chloe Knott at The Seven Pillars of Wisdom Vehicle i the Wadi Rum The Monastery at Petra Clients touching hieroglyphics Sphinx and Pyramid, Giza Bedouin teapots

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