EXPLORE: Petra & Pyramids

Itinerary

• OVERVIEW: Petra - the 'Rose Red City'

  Beginning with a visit to the remarkably intact remains of ancient Jerash, we journey southwards through Jordan via the Dead Sea to the rocky pinnacle of Kerak. From the Crusader castle here, the sweeping views across the ochre landscape are unforgettable. Continuing to Petra - the 'Rose Red City half as old as time' - we enjoy the best part of two full days exploring on foot the hidden corners of this evocative site.

   

  Wadi Rum & St Catherine's

  Travelling to the awesome desert landscapes of Wadi Rum, we can ride camels or take a jeep safari through terrain once familiar to Lawrence of Arabia. Then from Aqaba we take a ferry across the Red Sea to Nuweiba and continue to Dahab. After time spent relaxing on the coast, with opportunities to snorkel over multi-coloured coral reefs, we strike into Sinai's wild and mountainous heart to visit the isolated monastery of St Catherine, in the shadow of Mount Sinai. A hike up the mountain allows us to witness truly breathtaking views over the barren peaks of the Sinai.

  The Giza Pyramids

  We visit the enigmatic pyramid complex of Giza, perhaps the most recognised ancient remains in the world, and sense the brooding majesty of a site regarded as 'ancient' even by the ancient Greeks. Finally we head north to Alexandria, 'Africa's Gateway to the Mediterranean', and enjoy the southern European feel of this cosmopolitan city, founded by Alexander the Great in 332BC.

   

• Day 1: Join the tour in Amman.

• Day 2: Jerash.

  Drive to the remains of ancient Jerash and then on to the Dead Sea and the Crusader Castle at Kerak.

• Days 3-4: Petra.

  4WD safari to Petra where we have a half day guided tour of the 'Rose Red City' with a further free day to explore.

• Day 5: Wadi Rum.

  Drive to Wadi Rum where we can ride camels.

• Day 6: Aqaba.

  4WD to Aqaba with an optional snorkelling trip in the Red Sea.

• Day 7: Dahab.

  Ferry to Nuweiba and drive to Dahab.

• Days 8-9: Red Sea.

  Snorkelling trip in the Red Sea with its multi-coloured coral reefs and a further free day.

• Day 10: Mt Sinai.

  Drive to the isolated St Catherine's Monastery before hiking up to the summit of Mt Sinai and returning to Dahab.

• Days 11-13: Cairo.

  Free time before flying to Cairo where we visit the Pyramids, Sphinx and Museum. .

• Day 14: Tour ends in Cairo.

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