Explore the best ancient monuments and tourist sights Travel to Egypt has to offer program in an 20 days, 19 nights. With a private air-conditioned 4×4 and local driver, visit the Giza Plateau in Cairo and photograph the world-famous pyramids, spend a night under the stars at Fayoum Oasis, explore the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, discover the city of Aswan, jump on board a Felucca and sail down the Nile, cross the Sahara to the AbuSimbel statues saved from Lake Nasser. See the highest Mountain in Egypt with spiritual views of Mt Sinai and St. Cathrine Monastery, finally cross the Red Sea by ferry into Jordon. Take a jeep and camp Bedouin style in the deserts of Wadi Rum, float in the Dead Sea and be amazed by the Lost City of Petra, before relaxing in Amman the capital of Jordon.
Itinerary
This is a wonderful 20-day tours that enables you to explore both Egypt and Jordan. We begin in bustling Cairo where we will take in all the main historical sites, including the world renowned Egyptian Museum, Great Pyramid and the Giza Plateau. An overnight train takes us to Aswan to explore the beautiful and romantic temples of Philae and the impressive Aswan High Dam, leaving you time to also wander around the exciting souks and markets. There is an optional trip to the UNESCO World Heritage site of AbuSimbel to see the amazing temples built by Ramses II before your traditional felucca cruise takes you through the Nile Valley to Luxor. Here you will experience the incredible temples and world-famous tombs of the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, MedinatHabu, Queen Hatchepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. We then head to the Red Sea Riviera at Hurghada for a couple of days to relax before flying to Jordan to continue our sightseeing. In Jordan, we’ll drive down the scenic King’s Highway, visiting Kerak crusader castle en-route to the world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Site of Petra, a highlight of any tour!. After time to explore here we visit Little Petra, enjoy a jeep safari and overnight Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum, see the Red Sea again at Aqaba, and float in the unique salty waters of the Dead Sea before finishing our tour back in Amman.
20 Day overland itinerary, route map and activities
Airport pick up Cairo / Airport drop off Amman
19 Nights accommodation (3 Star Deluxe Twin Share)
Private air conditioned car (4×4)
Local English speaking driver
Fuel, toll tax, parking, state tax
Train booking (1st class overnight sleeper cabin)
Ferry booking
Border crossing assistance
Breakfast
Bottled water
City Tours (Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, Petra, Amman)
Entrance to major sites
Photo etiquette & site information
Charity visit and donation
Local mobile phone
24/7 Reality Trips support number
Trip Price
Per Car
Solo: $4,900 Per Person
Group of 2: $3,200 Per Person
Group of 3: $2,100 Per Person
Group of 4 (Max): $1,800 Per Person
(Prices are in USD Dollars)
*Based on Toyota Fortuner 4×4 or similar with driver, 3 Star deluxe/twin share accommodation and all inclusions as above… Not including flights, visas, travel insurance, lunch, dinner and tips.