Jordan & Egypt Explorer

Guide

Services of a specialist tour guides for sightseeing tours

Meals

12 breakfasts 2 lunches 2 dinners

Transport

All transport and transfers in AC vehicles (plus Bedouin jeeps in Wadi Rum) A/C car/minibus/coach, Bedouin jeep & felucca sailboat 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service 4x4 jeep safari in Wadi Rum

Accommodation

11 nights accommodation in 3 to 4-star hotels 1 night in comfortable Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum 1 night in a Nubian guesthouse in Aswan 1 night on Nile felucca sailboat with accompanying support boat with toilet & shower (hotel upgrade available) Day 1-3, Day 6 Guest House Amman 3* The Amman Guest House is a comfortable 3-star hotel located in central Amman. The property has a good selection of restaurants, cafes and shops just a short walk from the hotel. There are 30 en-suite rooms, all of which feature modern amenities such as Free WiFi, flat screen TVs, bathrooms with rainfall showers and a safety deposit box. The hotel also has an onsite restaurant/coffee shop. Day 4 La Maison Petra La Maison is a comfortable, mid-range hotel in Petra with an excellent location less than ten minutes walk from the Visitor Centre and entrance into Petra. The 76 en-suite rooms have been recently rennovated and all ll have air conditioning, free internet and TVs. The hotel has a lobby lounge and bar, a restaurant and an Arabic styled roof terrace where you can enjoy traditional Jordanian snacks, drinks and shisha pipes. Day 5 Wadi Rum Bedouin Camp In Wadi Rum we use a Bedouin camp located on the desert sands and against the rocks and cliffs. This may be Captains Desert Camp or other similar camps subject to availability at the time. You sleep in traditional goat hair tents with proper beds, mattresses and all bedding provided. Bathrooms and toilets are shared, though en-suite tents are available on request for a small upgrade fee. You can also sleep outside under the stars if you prefer (bring a sleeping bag). Day 7, Day 13-14 Zayed Hotel Giza 3* The Zayed Hotel is a small and friendly 3-star hotel overlooking a square and gardens in the respectable Mohandiseen district of Cairo. There are plenty of shops and cafes in the immediate vicinity, and the hotel has its own pub/café area and restaurant. It is around 15 mins drive from Tahrir Square and the Egyptian Museum, and 20 mins drive from the Pyramids area in Giza. Rooms are spacious and en-suite with air conditioning, free WiFi, satellite TV, safes and minibars. Day 9-10 Felucca Sailboat Aswan Day 8, Day 11-12 Eatabe Hotel Luxor 4* Eatabe Hotel is set on the Corniche El Nil in Luxor, close to the famous Luxor Temple. It offers easy access to Luxor Airport and Karnak Temple. Its facilities include a swimming pool for both adults and children, a bar, and a restaurant. There is WiFi access and 24-hour room service. Rooms are available with twin or double beds, and have air-conditioning and satellite TVs. Some have Nile views, while others have garden views.

Others

Visa fees (Free Jordan visa included in the Jordan Pass; Egypt US$25) Entrance fees in Jordan (included in the Jordan Pass, to be purchased in advance, JD70) Entrance fees in Egypt (allow approx. US$50) Tipping kitty in Egypt (allow US$45) Guide Tips in Jordan and Egypt Tips in Jordan Meals not indicated in the itinerary Hotel gala dinners (see Tour notes) Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry) Any other items not mentioned above

Flights

International flights (not included, available on request) Amman-Cairo flight (not included, available on request or bookable with your international flight ticket)

Optional

Other services and activities are not included

Insurance

Travel insurance (compulsory) is not included