Egypt & Jordan: Pyramids to Petra - 16 Days

You're in the lands of the Pyramids, deserts, hieroglyphics and incredible history. Get ready for an incredible 9 days filled with bucket list moments and new best friends. Arrive and drop your bags off before heading to meet the rest of the group and your Tru Leader for the next 9 days. We'll head out for our first group meal tonight, think icebreakers, great food and of course 10/10 company.

We have SO much to see today! After breakfast we'll travel over to our first stop, the Great Pyramid of Giza. Afterwards, we'll visit the Sphinx another bucket list site. After a morning exploring some of the oldest sights in Cairo, it's time to explore one of the best new additions to Cairo, the Grand Egyptian Museum. This evening we're jumping on an overnight train to our next location Aswan!

This morning we'll visit the Temple of Philae before checking into our accommodation. This afternoon we'll have free time to chill and explore the local area before visiting Elephantine Island for sunset.

We'll spend our morning on a Felucca boat going down the Nile! We'll sail North for a while before getting off and heading towards Edfu Temple. After a busy day we'll drive to our next destination, Luxor! Check in, drop your bags, then its time to explore Luxor Market!

Morning! We're up early today to join a Community Enterprise Project. We'll be jumping on bikes and taken on a tour of Luxor by the locals who know it best. We're up early so we can beat the heat and enjoy the sights before it gets too busy. We'll tick off Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple and the Colossi of Memnon. After some lunch and a bit of chill time we're visiting the largets religious building ever constructed Karnak Temple. In the evening we're catching another overnight train back towards Cairo.

Once we arrive in Faiyum, we'll check into our accommodation and you'll have the afternoon completely free to explore the village at your own pace. Wander the local streets, chat with the locals, and soak up that authentic Faiyum atmosphere. In the late afternoon, we've got something special for you, a pottery workshop where you can get hands-on and create your own masterpiece.

This morning we'll travel out to Wadi Hitan and then it's time to get stuck in with some sandboarding! Once you've had your fill of adrenaline, the rest of the day is yours to do as you please, kick back, relax, shower off that desert dust, and recharge those batteries.

After making our way back to Cairo, we're heading out for some last minute retail therapy. We'll spend time exploring the legendary Market and Islamic Street. Get ready for bustling streets and haggling for souvenirs that'll remind you of this incredible journey. Once you've worked up an appetite and found all your gifts to take back home, we'll head to our accommodation to check in and get settled.

Our time in Egypt is over and it's time to explore somewhere new. We'll head to the airport and travel over to Jordan, it's only a short flight so we'll be there in no time!

Visit Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman cities, followed by a trip to UNESCO-listed As Salt. Wrap up the day with local craft beer and epic views in the Blue Valley.

Morning city tour of Amman including the Roman amphitheatre. Then we’re off to Petra – relax before a big day tomorrow!

Are you ready for a proper bucket list day? Explore the iconic Lost City of Petra. Walk through the Siq, see the Treasury, and take in one of the world’s greatest wonders.

Travel to Wadi Rum. Enjoy a desert jeep tour and Bedouin tea before dinner and stargazing at a traditional desert camp.

Wake up in the desert, then head to the Red Sea. Chill out, explore, or try some water activities and coral reef snorkelling.

Float in the Dead Sea, then visit Madaba and St. George’s Church. Return to Amman for a final group dinner and goodbyes.

It's time to say goodbye! We're super close to the airport so if that's where you are headed next, have a safe journey and see you next time!