16 days tour

Magical Jordan, Beauties Of The Nile And Hurghada

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Magical Jordan, Beauties Of The Nile And Hurghada

This tour includes:

Flights

Flights included: CAIRO/ASWAN *** All other flights are not included.

Others

City tour in: CAIRO Excursion: 4x4 vehicles, camel rides Experiences: Felucca ride, visit to Nubian village with camel ride in Aswan Ticket admission: Castle of Qasr Kharana and Castle of Qusayr Amra in Castles of the Dessert;, Church of St. George, Madaba Archaeological Park , Arqueological Site , Dead Sea Museum and Panorama Complex , Kerak castle , Moses Springs and Petra Museum , Arqueological Site , Visitor Centre, 4x4 vehicles and camel rides , Monastery of Santa Catalina , Well of Moses , Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren and Micerinos, Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque, the Hanging Church Coptic neighbourhood , Abu Simbel Temples; Red Granite Quarry, Unfinished Obelisk, Temple of Philae, Monastery of Saint Simeon in Aswan , Valley of the Artisans, Temple of Medinet Habu, Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Hatshepsut, Valley of the Kings, electric cart, Tomb of Ramses, Museum of Luxor, Temple of Karnak and Luxor , Dendera Temple Complex

Meals

Breakfast buffet 10 Lunch included in: Madaba, Dead Sea, SHOUBAK, PETRA, MOSES WELL, CAIRO, Kom Ombo, Esna, Dendera, HURGHADA 9 dinner included in: Dead Sea, PETRA, WADI RUM, SAINT CATHERINE, Aswan, Edfu, Luxor, HURGHADA, HURGHADA

Guide

English speaking tour in: CAIRO Please note also that your tour guide might be changed once or several times during the tour. On some tours, according to the number of passengers, the service may be provided in bilingual (usually in English and Spanish), either accompanied by two tour leaders, one for each language, or a single tour leader for smaller groups explaining in both languages.

Accommodation

AMMAN : SEVEN ROSES or HOTEL MENA TYCHE or SULAF LUXURY HOTEL Mar Muerto : CROWNE PLAZA JORDAN or GRAND EAST HOTEL RESORT Y SPA or HOLIDAY INN RESORT DEAD SEA PETRA : HOTEL PANORAMA or PETRA MOON or MOVENPICK NABATEAN CASTLE WADI RUM : CAMPAMENTO MAZAYEN or OASIS LUXURY CAMP or YASMINA LUXURY CAMP SANTA CATALINA : MOSAIQUE BEACH RESORT TABA or STRAND TABA HEIGHT RESORT or HOTEL HELNAN DREAMLAND EL CAIRO : SWISS IN PYRAMIDS GOLF RESORT or HOTEL TOLIP ASWAN or PYRAMISA ISLAND HOTEL ASWAN Luxor : STEIGENBERGER NILE PALACE or STEIGENBERGER RESORT ACHTI or DESERT ROSE HURGADA We know how important hotels are on your trip. The hotels have been selected taking into consideration quality, price and location. They are located in the cities we visit, most of them not in the city center but all of them with easy access to public transportation nearby. Our accommodation is not based on luxury hotels. Please keep in mind that standards, bed sizes and room dimensions can vary between hotels of the same class in different locations. All rooms are equipped with private bathroom and TV. Some of them also offer a mini-bar, safe box, and hair dryer. Many hotels, mainly in North Europe, do not have air conditioning or local legislation establishes limited dates of use.

Insurance

Basic travel insurance included.

Transport

Includes arrival transfer Evening transfer: Illuminated Temples in Luxor Transfer: El Gouna

Not included:

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Magical Jordan, Beauties Of The Nile And Hurghada

  • Day 1 Day 1: Amman
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Amman

      Arrival at Amman airport. Welcome to Jordan!. Border procedures and transfer to the hotel. Free time.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Amman, Jerash, Amman
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Amman, Jerash, Amman

      After breakfast, we travel to the north of Jordan. In the mountains, we discover the AJLUN FORTRESS, a mighty castle from the 12th Century. Muslims and Orthodox Christians have always lived in this area. We will visit the old CHURCH OF SAINT SERGIUS. Shall we all pray for peace? Lunch is included. We continue to JERASH, and visit its impressive Roman archaeological site. Return to AMMAN. Arrival and accommodation.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Amman, Madaba, Amman
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Amman, Madaba, Amman

      We will depart towards the CASTLES OF THE DESERT, built between the 7th and 8th centuries. We will visit QASR KHARANA, with its imposing structure of thick walls and the QUSAYR AMRA World Heritage Site, notable for its remarkable frescoes. Then, we travel to MADABA, lunch is included. We will visit the Madaba Archaeological Park, which we cross via an ancient Roman road, and the Church of St. George, with its fantastic 6th Century mosaic representing the oldest known map of the Holy Land. We continue to MOUNT NEBO, where Moses stopped to look over the Promised Land. Return to Amman. Arrival and free time.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Amman, Bethany, Dead Sea
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Amman, Bethany, Dead Sea

      We leave for BETHANY on the banks of the River Jordan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; this is where John the Baptist baptised Jesus. Then we visit the DEAD SEA MUSEUM, which an impressive Panorama Complex. Lunch is included. Arriving at our hotel at the DEAD SEA, do not forget to take a dip in the saltiest sea and lowest altitude on earth. Dinner and accommodation included.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Dead Sea, Shoubak, Petra
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Dead Sea, Shoubak, Petra

      Exciting section in the heart of Jordan. We ascend to the historic Kingยดs Road, which tells us about the Moab Kingdom of the Bible. At the top of a hill we will be surprised by the castle of KARAK (entrance included), an impressive example of military architecture of the twelfth century. It soon became one of the most important fortresses between Jerusalem and Aqaba. Arrival at DANA, a small picturesque town of stone houses on a huge cliff. Lunch is included. We continue along the Kingยดs Route to SHOBAK, where we take photographs (outside only) of the great Crusader Castle. We continue to WADI MUSA (the site around Petra). We will explore the MOSES SPRING, where Moses is said to have tapped the rock with his rod and the water gushed out, and the Petra Museum, an excellent exhibition that enables us to learn about the history of the Nabateans and to see magnificent pieces found in the area. Dinner (included)and accommodation. Any travelers who wish can go to an old Turkish bath or see a light and sound show in Petra.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Petra, Wadi Rum
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Petra, Wadi Rum

      Today we have the most exciting day of the trip: First, we visit the impressive archaeological site of PETRA, which is accessed through a narrow canyon, and discover the temples and tombs excavated on the cliffs in this city that was founded 300 years before Christ. After lunch (included) we leave for the impressive desert of WADI RUM. At the Visitor Centre we board 4x4 vehicles to visit some of the most impressive landscapes. We stop in the town of RUM to visit the ruins of the Nabatean temple. We include a 45-minute camel ride through the desert. We will also visit the Khazali Canyon. In this spectacular place, we will see the engravings that reveal the origins of the Arabic language. Dinner and accommodation included in a desert camp.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Eilat, Saint Catherine
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Eilat, Saint Catherine

      After breakfast, we leave for AQABA, Jordanโ€™s second city, lying on the banks of the Red Sea. We walk through the center before continuing to the border of ISRAEL, EILAT and arrive in this modern and tourist city with its excellent beaches. Thereโ€™s time to relax, have lunch and stroll around. Are you tempted to have a swim? We then continue towards the EGYPT border, and into Sinai. On the way, thereโ€™s chance to take photographs of the Pharaohโ€™s Island with the powerful fortress of Saladin. Continue to SAINT CATHERINE. Arrival, accommodation and dinner included.FEES: At the border crossing from Jordan to Israel and from Israel to Egypt, every traveler must pay an entry/exit fee for the different countries. Jordan: $15 (exit fees), Israel: $32 (exit fee), Egypt: $45 (entry visa, which is actually $25 visa + $20.Approximate rates and subject to change without prior notice by the authorities of the country.Drones and cameras with a 5,5 mtr zoom are prohibited as well as other types of professional equipment cameras ( Europamundo is not responsiblefor objects that may be seized at borders by the authorities of the countries)IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to exceptional circumstances or due to a small number of participants, it may happen that we will cross directly from Jordan to Egypt by boat, taking the AQABA- TABA FERRY with a duration of just over two hours. During the ferry crossing, there will be no assistance from any guide.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Saint Catherine, Moses Well, Cairo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Saint Catherine, Moses Well, Cairo

      At the foot of Mount Sinai, we visit the impressive walled monastery of SAINT CATHERINE. According to tradition, this is where Moses saw โ€œthe Burning Bush that burned without being consumedโ€. The monastery, which is a sacred place for Jews, Christians and Muslims, belongs to the Orthodox Church and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We then continue on through the Sinai Desertโ€™s picturesque landscapes. Lunch included in route. Stop at the WELL OF MOSES, a biblical site that looks like a small oasis. We will leave Sinai through the tunnel under the SUEZ CANAL. Arrival in CAIRO at the end of the afternoon. Accommodation.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Cairo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Cairo

      Full day visit where we explore the famous Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren and Micerinos (tickets to go inside the pyramids are not included), and also the impressive Sphinx, which is sculpted from rock. Visit to the Egyptian Museum with its ancient art and where the treasure of the Lost Tomb of Tutankhamen is kept. Lunch included. Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque. We will take a walk through the Coptic neighborhood where we visit the Hanging Church built above a Roman fortress.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Cairo, Aswan
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Cairo, Aswan

      Transfer to the airport first thing in the morning to depart by flight (included) to ASWAN airport. From the airport we continue directly by road towards ABU SIMBEL. We include a boat trip on Lake Nasser and from the lake we will contemplate its impressive architecture. Lunch included in a typical Nubian restaurant. We will visit the temples of Abu Simbel carved into the western cliff of the desert by Ramses II in the 12th century BC, with 20-meter-high statues, dedicated to the god Amon Ra, as well as visit the Temple of Nefertari, dedicated to the goddess Hathor. In the middle of the afternoon we return to ASWAN, overnight in our excellent hotel.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Aswan
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Aswan

      Full day in ASWAN, including a visit to the city and the Red Granite Quarry, where the famous Unfinished Obelisk is located. Weยดll observe the ingenious procedure used by the ancient Egyptians for the extraction of granite blocks. We will visit the beautiful Temple of Philae dedicated to the goddess Isis and located on a small island that is only accessible by boat. After that, weยดll enjoy a felucca ride along the river, typical fishing boats. By felucca we will go to the picturesque NUBIAN VILLAGE, with its colorfully painted houses, its tourist and commercial life, lunch included. In the afternoon (including arrival on felucca and a stretch of about 15 minutes of camel ride!) we will visit the Monastery of SAINT SIMEON, it was a large monastery in Roman times, then it was transformed into a caravanserail. We also pass by the modern Coptic church and the mausoleum of the Aga Khan (not visited). Afterwards, free time in our excellent hotel, where you can enjoy its large swimming pool and its facilities.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Luxor
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Luxor

      After breakfast we start our beautiful road stage following the Nile valley. Beautiful landscapes with the presence of the Nile, its immense palm groves, its small and very active populations. We stop next to the temple of KOM OMBO, overlooking the Nile River, dedicated to two deities: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god. The temple is symmetrical and is divided into two identical parts, one dedicated to Sobek and the other to Horus. The temple is famous for its reliefs and hieroglyphs depicting daily life in ancient Egypt, as well as mythological and medical scenes. We also visit the impressive museum of the Crocodiles (several of them mummified). After that we continue to EDFU, we visit here one of the best preserved and most impressive temples in all of Egypt: the Temple of Edfu, also known as the Temple of Horus. Built 2300 years ago dedicated to Horus, the God of the sky. Lunch included. We continue to ESNA, its great temple is one of the few Egyptian temples that still retains its original roof, providing a unique view of the ancient architecture and original colors. The temple was buried under sediment and mud from the Nile for centuries, which helped preserve it from erosion and degradation. It was rediscovered in the 19th century. In Esna we can also see the restored caravanserai and from the outside we can see the floodgates on the Nile. We continue our route to LUXOR, arriving at the end of the afternoon. Night at hotel.

  • Day 13 Day 13: Luxor
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Luxor

      During our stay in Luxor we will get to know one of the most impressive ancient cities on the planet. Early in the morning, from our hotel we will take a private boat to cross the Nile River, with its peace and impressive views early in the morning, we go to the west bank. We visited the "Valley of the Artisans" Deir el-Medina, a little-visited place, here they lived and are the tombs of great builders and craftsmen who built and decorated the royal tombs of ancient Egypt. We will visit three tombs, their paintings show scenes of daily life at that time. After that, we visit the fantastic temple of Medinet Habu, the temple of Ramses II, large and magnificently preserved, its scenes of wars will surprise us. We stopped in front of the Colossi of the Memnon, two impressive statues of Amenhotep II. We will visit the VALLEY OF THE QUEENS where the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari) is located, considered the first woman to occupy the position of pharaoh. We also visit the famous VALLEY OF THE KINGS where the tombs of the main pharaohs are hidden. Among these tombs, composed of several rooms and corridors leading to the corresponding burial chambers (we include, in addition to the general admission, a ride in an electric cart to access the enclosure and tomb of Ramses -which requires additional entry-). Return to the east bank of Luxor. Free time for lunch.In the afternoon we visit KARNAK, it housed the most important religious complex in Ancient Egypt, highlighting the immense temple of Amun-Ra, our guide will take us to the little-crowded temple of Khinsu. We will also visit the LUXOR MUSEUM, which shows us an impressive collection of objects and mummies found in this area. After dark we include the entrance to the LUXOR TEMPLE, its lighting makes it magical at this time. Time to walk in the commercial area (souk) near the temple.Note: The order of the visits will vary based on climatological factors and procuring to visit the different locations at times of less affluence.

  • Day 14 Day 14: Luxor, Dendera, Hurghada
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Luxor, Dendera, Hurghada

      Free time in the morning stroll, shop or sightseeing in Luxor. Will leave for DENDERA, one of the best preserved Egyptian complexes thanks to the fact that it remained buried by sand and mud until it was discovered in the mid-nineteenth century. Impressive enclosure of 40,000 square meters surrounded by a burly brick wall eight to ten meters high. We are surprised by its walls and its immense doors. Temple dedicated to Hathor, goddess of love and fertility. After the visit lunch included and continuation to the Red Sea. Our highway crosses desert mountain ranges, interesting landscapes. HURGHADA, arrival in the late afternoon. We are located in the most popular of Egyptยดs resorts, its hotels stretch over a strip of almost 50 kilometers. Hotel accommodation on an all-inclusive basis.

  • Day 15 Day 15: Hurghada
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Hurghada

      Full day in Hurghada. Free time during the morning to relax in the hotel facilities or go on your own to visit the large aquarium or the museum of Hurghada. After lunch (included), an excursion to get to know the area a little more. We will go to EL GOUNA, a short distance from Hurghada, we are in the most luxurious holiday town in Egypt. Numerous canals and lagoons were opened to access most of the residences by yacht, free time to walk around this exclusive place. After the center of Hurghada, we will stop next to its mosque (we will get to visit it) and walking we will go to the marina, a very touristic and lively area, with shops and restaurants. After free time, return to our hotel. Stay on an all-inclusive basis.

  • Day 16 Day 16: Hurghada
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Hurghada

      After breakfast, transfer to the airport and end of our services.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 3 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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