Egypt and Jordan Family Holiday
Price- $4,064
15 Days | History comes alive in this family adventure through Egypt and Jordan
Uncover the ancient mysteries and modern marvels of Egypt and Jordan and see why these classic destination inspires millions of travellers each year. With an action-packed itinerary that is purpose built for families, this authentic experience blends all the must-see highlights with off-the-beaten-track activities and time to relax by the pool. So whether you're cruising the Nile in a felucca, sitting down to dinner with a Nubian family or watching the sun set on Wadi Rum, this enlightening family tour of Egypt and Jordan is sure to fill the photo album and keep you reminiscing around the dinner table for years to come.
Trip overview
StartCairo, Egypt
EndAmman - Dana Nature Reserve - Little Petra, Jordan
DestinationsJordan, Egypt
StyleOriginal
AgesMin 5
Group SizeMin 2 - Max 16
ThemeFamily
Trip CodeXEFJC
Itinerary
Salaam Aleikum! Welcome to Cairo, an intriguing mix of the modern and ancient. Your family adventure begins at a welcome meeting at 5 pm tonight at your hotel. With the formalities out of the way, head out for a meal with your leader and fellow travellers and get to know each other over some local fare. For those who arrive early and have free time there are plenty of things to see and do. You can head out to explore the markets or, if the hustle and bustle of the city is too much, catch the metro into the oldest part of the city, the Coptic Christian sector. The latter is a haven of peace and quiet, with narrow cobbled streets and beautiful old churches.
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Explore the amazing Pyramids of Giza which have stood tall for 4500 years, including the enigmatic Great Sphinx. Afterwards, head to the Egyptian Museum, home to one of the world's great collections of antiquities. Wander the treasure-filled halls of the museum and be sure to check out the Mummies Hall (optional) for a close encounter with some of the country’s most important queens and pharaohs. You'll have plenty of time to explore the sites today (approximately 3 hours for the pyramids and 3 hours for the museum). In the evening you will transfer to Giza Railway Station and board an overnight train to the southern city of Luxor (approximately 13 hours).
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Upon arrival in Luxor we head over to the Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious building in the world. Building began over 4000 years ago, and construction continued gradually until around BC 30. Enjoy a guided tour of this vast system of pylons, obelisks and chapels including the Avenue of Sphinxes and the Great Temple of Amun. History truly comes alive here, especially with a local guide who is passionate about the stories and legends that shaped it. After a few hours exploring this site, you’ll likely be ready for an afternoon of relaxation at the hotel.
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Embrace another early morning, cross the Nile and drive to the secluded Valley of the Kings. Sixty-three pharaohs were buried here as part of their journey to the afterlife. In the company of a local guide you will spend a few hours exploring some of the exquisitely decorated tombs. It is here that the burial site of the boy-king, Tutankhamun, was re-discovered by British archaeologist Howard Carter in 1922. If you'd like to organise a visit to King Tut's tomb today, this can be arranged with advance notice – ask your leader for details at the beginning of your trip. After some lunch in Luxor we hit the road to Aswan (4 hours).
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Today is free for you to explore Aswan, or the surrounding area, at your family’s preferred pace. You might want to visit the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel, located near the Sudan border. These two temples – one for Ramses II and another he dedicated to his wife Queen Nefertari – were cut into the cliff face in the 13th century and remain impressive in their scope and detail.
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This morning travel by water taxi to the Temple of Isis from Philae. Dedicated to the multifaceted Goddess of health, marriage and wisdom, this structure was rescued from the rising waters of the Nile in the 1960s and relocated to its current location on Agilkia Island. It's a marvel of decorative pylons featuring some of Egypt's finest carvings which one of the real gems of upper Egypt. Your afternoon is free, so why not cool off with a swim in the pool. In the early evening, travel across the river to a Nubian village, where you will enjoy dinner with a local family. This is a great way to immerse your family in a different culture and learn about another way of life.
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Rise and shine for a sunrise felucca ride along the Nile. Any residual grumpiness from being up so early is bound to fade away when you see the sunlight reflecting off the Saharan sand dunes. Enjoy breakfast on board, then return to your hotel for some free time. The flight for Cairo leaves in the mid-afternoon and you should arrive before night falls. After you’ve settled into your hotel, perhaps head out for an optional dinner with your fellow family travellers.
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Today you will be picked up from your hotel in Cairo and transferred to the airport for your flight to Jordan. Ahlan Wa Sahlan! Welcome to Jordan. You will be meet upon arrival in Amman and transferred to your hotel, which is located in the centre of Amman on the edge of the old downtown and within walking distance to the new city centre.
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This morning we take a delightful walk through the Ajloun Forest Reserve along the "Soap House Trail". We will hike through thick healthy woodland filled with oak, pistachio and oriental strawberry trees down to the Soap house, where local women follow the traditional process of making Orjan pure olive soap. We then continue onto Jerash.
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This morning we start our journey towards Petra, taking the Desert Highway south. En route we stop at Madaba.
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Make your way to Petra, squeezing through the long stretch of stonewall that eventually spills out into the breath-taking ‘rose city’ – one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. Though the origins are mysterious, it’s thought this rock carved city was the ancient capital of the Nabatean people back in 600BC. Nobody in the West knew about it until 1812, when a Swiss explorer dressed up like a local, snuck in and then told the world.
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This morning before we leave we will visit Little Petra, have tea with a local Bedouin family. We will then drive to Wadi Rum, which offers some of the most extraordinary desert scenery anywhere and recently starred in the film "The Martian"
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Today you’ll drive from the desert to the coast (approximately 1 hour), for some fun, sun and relaxation. Aqaba is landlocked Jordan’s only town on the sea, and this Red Sea beach resort is yours to explore for the rest of the day.
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Leaving Aqaba, travel along the King's Highway, a winding road that follows the contours of the rocky hills, occasionally passing nomadic shepherds as they tend their flocks in the few areas where there’s water. Descend lower and lower until you eventually arrive on the shores of the Dead Sea (approximately 3 hours). This isn’t actually a sea but a super-salty lake (seven times saltier than the ocean and 'dead' because of the lack of life in it), which lies at the lowest point on Earth (420 metres below sea level).
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After breakfast, this amazing adventure through Jordan comes to an end at your resort in the Dead Sea. Amman's Queen Alia International Airport is approximately one hour's drive from the Dead Sea.
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Meals 13 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 9 dinnersTransport
Transport Overnight train, Private Minivan, FlightAccommodation
Accommodation Hotel (11 nights), Overnight sleeper train (1 night) Desert Camp (1 night), Resort (1 night)
Activities
- Cairo - Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
- Cairo - Egyptian Museum
- Luxor - Temple of Karnak
- Luxor - Valley of the Kings (entrance to 3 tombs)
- Aswan - Philae Temple
- Aswan - Nubian Village Visit and Dinner
- Aswan - Felucca Sail
- Jerash - Roman ruins
- Alloun - Ajloun Reserve Walk
- Dana - Village visit
- Petra - Guided tour
- Wadi Rum - 4WD jeep safari
- Petra - Little Petra
- Dead Sea - visit and swim
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- Urban Adventures - Islamic Cairo in Depth Tour - USD86
- Urban Adventures - Saqqara and Memphis - USD82
- Urban Adventures - Treasures and Tut Tour - USD114
- Cairo - The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization & The Royal Mummy Room (entrance fee) - EGP500
- Cairo - The Great Pyramid of Cheops (entrance fee) - EGP900
- Cairo - The 3rd Pyramid of Menkawre (entrance fee) - EGP220
- Luxor - Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show (minimum 2 persons) (entrance, guide & transport) - USD45
- Luxor - Tomb of Tutankhamun (entrance fee) - EGP500
- Aswan - Abu Simbel Tour (minimum 4 people) - USD110
- Aswan - Unfinished Obelisk (entrance fee) - EGP200
- Amman - City Tour - USD8
- Amman - Dinner with a local family (min 6 people) - USD25
- Mosaic & sand bottles - USD10
- Petra - Petra By Night - JOD17
- Petra - Camel milking - USD20
- Petra - Goat milking - USD20
- Petra - Telescope (30 mins) - USD15
- Aqaba - Snorkelling Boat trip - JOD35
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