Dates: April 15th – 30th, 2021
Pyramids, temples, tombs, tropical beaches, the grand Nile River, the glorious Petra, a night in the dramatic Wadi Rum desert, swimming in the Dead Sea…what more do you need? It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore two of the most alluring countries on the planet.
Cairo – Aswan – Luxor – Nuweiba – Aqaba – Wadi Rum – Petra – Dead Sea – Amman
The Wandering Earl Tour Experience
All of our unique tours focus on local interaction, local activities and education and we keep our itineraries flexible so that you always get the absolute most out of your trip! We also see the main stuff too, but these are not standard, cookie-cutter group experiences. Always small groups, always laid-back, always diving straight into the heart of every destination we visit!
April 15th: CAIRO / ARRIVAL DAY
– Arrival at Cairo International Airport
– Airport pickup and private transfer to our hotel (based on your arrival time)
– Evening tour orientation and welcome dinner
Included meals: D
April 16th: CAIRO / OVERNIGHT TRAIN
– Pyramids of Giza
– The Great Sphinx
– Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
– Dinner with a local family
– Overnight train to Aswan
Included meals: B D
April 17th: ASWAN
– Philae Temple
– Nubian village
– Local dinner
Included meals: B D
April 18th: ASWAN
– Abu Simbel day trip
Included meals: B L
April 19th: ASWAN
– Local felucca boat ride along the Nile
– Market, nargile and tea experience
– Free time
Included meals: B L
April 20th: ASWAN / LUXOR
– Drive to Luxor
– Kom Ombo
– Edfu Temple
Included meals: B L D
April 21st: LUXOR
– Karnak Temple
– Luxor Temple
– Valley of the Kings
Included meals: B
April 22nd: LUXOR / CAIRO / NUWEIBA
– Flight from Luxor to Cairo
– Flight from Cairo to Nuweiba
Included meals: B D
April 23rd: NUWEIBA
– Day to relax by the beach
– Snorkeling and diving available
Included meals: B D
April 24th: NUWEIBA
– Day to relax by the beach
– Optional hiking excursion
Included meals: B
April 25th: AQABA
– 3 hour drive to Aqaba, Jordan
– Border crossing
– Overnight in Aqaba
Included meals: B D
April 26th: WADI RUM
– Morning drive to the beautiful Wadi Rum desert
– Afternoon desert jeep safari
– Overnight in a desert camp
Included meals: B L D
April 27th: PETRA
– Drive to Petra
– Bedouin village
– Dinner with local Bedouin family
Included meals: B L D
April 28th: PETRA
– Full day visit to the ruins of Petra
Included meals: B
April 29th: DEAD SEA
– Morning drive to the Dead Sea
– Afternoon to relax, float and cover yourself in famous Dead Sea mud
Included meals: B D
April 30th: AMMAN – DEPARTURE DAY
– Morning drive to Amman (1 hour drive)
– Transfer to the airport in time for your flight
Included meals: B
INCLUDED
– Small group (max 10 participants)
– Wandering Earl Tours guide throughout
– All accommodation (14 nights – 3* hotels and guesthouses – 1 overnight train)
– All transportation in Egypt and Jordan (vans, train, flights)
– All activities mentioned
– All entrance fees for sights visited
– Local guides in each destination
– Breakfast every day, 5 lunches and 12 dinners
– Bottled water throughout the trip
– All airport transfers
NOT INCLUDED
– Flights to/from Egypt and Jordan
– Meals and activities not mentioned
– Passport/visa fees
– Travel insurance
– Gratuities
TOUR COST
$3975 USD per person, single room (there are 4 single rooms available on this trip)
$3375 USD per person, twin-share room (solo travelers will be paired together in a room with two beds)
*BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE: To reserve your spot on a tour, a $500 deposit will be required. However, you can book with complete peace of mind as this deposit will be 100% refundable until 3 months prior to the trip start date.
