Great cities, ancient sites, deserts and the 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 an evening under the stars at Wadi Rum and a rewarding climb of Mt Sinai before swimming or snorkelling on the Red Sea coast.
What makes this trip responsible?
After the “Tahrir Square” revolution earlier in 2011, numbers of tourists visiting Egypt has been at its lowest for years. By visiting Egypt we are directly contributing to rebuilding this ailing industry and giving local businesses and communities a boost during this difficult time for them.
What 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
Countries visited: Egypt, Jordan
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