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Jordan & Egypt Express
Operated by Intrepid Travel
Tripcode: EERJ
Overview
Destination:
Egypt,
Jordan,
Duration:9 days
Type:Group tour (max 16)
Travel Period
November 2025 - December 2027
Rock-hewn amphitheatres, desert dunes and coral reefs – this trip may be quick, but it packs in a lot of action! Take a nine-day adventure through the best of Jordan and Egypt to discover layered histories and striking landscapes. Wander the ancient city of Petra (one of the Seven Wonders of the World), camp in the desert, visit the sacred St. Catherine Monastery and finish up among the souqs and pyramids of Cairo. As you travel this land of mighty pharaohs and biblical prophets, you’ll be greeted by the legendary hospitality of local Bedouin people in Wadi Rum and discover the underwater worlds that lie beneath the azure waters of the Red Sea.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 4 where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. Any camera with a resolution exceeding 50 megapixels, regardless of the camera type, including GoPro cameras, can be confiscated by the local authorities at Taba Port. Binoculars are also not allowed. We've had reports of such confiscation even if it's not on the official banned list. Please be aware of this possibility.
3. Some foreign travel advisories warn against all travel to North Sinai or the Northern part of South Sinai. This trip does not visit these regions and foreign travel advice has been consulted in planning our routes. Please ensure that your travel insurance covers you for all destinations included on this trip.
4. Please make sure you print a copy of your Jordan evisa for the border crossing checking.
2. Any camera with a resolution exceeding 50 megapixels, regardless of the camera type, including GoPro cameras, can be confiscated by the local authorities at Taba Port. Binoculars are also not allowed. We've had reports of such confiscation even if it's not on the official banned list. Please be aware of this possibility.
3. Some foreign travel advisories warn against all travel to North Sinai or the Northern part of South Sinai. This trip does not visit these regions and foreign travel advice has been consulted in planning our routes. Please ensure that your travel insurance covers you for all destinations included on this trip.
4. Please make sure you print a copy of your Jordan evisa for the border crossing checking.
Highlights:
- 1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 4 where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. 2. Any camera with a resolution exceeding 50 megapixels, regardless of the camera type, including GoPro cameras, can be confiscated by the local authorities at Taba Port. Binoculars are also not allowed. We've had reports of such confiscation even if it's not on the official banned list. Please be aware of this possibility. 3. Some foreign travel advisories warn against all travel to North Sinai or the Northern part of South Sinai. This trip does not visit these regions and foreign travel advice has been consulted in planning our routes. Please ensure that your travel insurance covers you for all destinations included on this trip. 4. Please make sure you print a copy of your Jordan evisa for the border crossing checking.
Standard inclusions
- Meals: Meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 dinner.
- Transport: Plane, Ferry, Minibus, Jeep.
- Accommodation: Hotel (7 nights), Desert camp (1 night).
- Petra - Guided tour (One day pass included).
- Wadi Rum - 4WD jeep safari.
- Wadi Rum - Bedouin Desert Camp.
- Wadi Rum - Zarb Local Dinner.
- Mount Sinai - St Catherine's Monastery.
Itinerary
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Collapse allDay 1: Amman
Ahlan wa sahlan! Welcome to Jordan. Your trip begins in Amman with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight where you’ll meet your local leader and fellow travellers. If you arrive early, maybe take in the sweeping views of Amman from the citadel, explore the Jordan Museum (home to the Dead Sea Scrolls), or take a trip out to the ruins of Jerash – an ancient walled town from 2000 years ago. After your meeting, maybe head out on the town in search of ara’yes (Jordan’s toasted sandwich, packed full of spiced meats).
Day 2: Petra
This morning, travel by minibus to Mt Nebo – the place where the prophet Moses is said to be buried and where he saw the 'Promised Land'. Check out the mosaics inside its fourth-century church. On a clear day, the views over the Dead Sea to Israel and the Palestinian Territories are spectacular. After, drive to the super salty Dead Sea – sitting well below sea level, this is the lowest point on earth, and you’ll float rather than swim due to the high salt count. The mud on the sea floor is said to have healing properties, so maybe lather up and enjoy Mother Nature’s spa. Continue to the crusader castle of Kerak, sitting on top of a cliff overlooking the town and valley below. Explore the seven-level fortress and learn the legends of 12th-century battles between Crusaders and Muslim armies, then continue to Petra for the night.
Day 3: Petra
You’ll explore Petra today – the jewel of Jordan, the lost city of the Nabateans and one of the Seven Wonders of the World! Squeeze through a narrow path called the Siq until you reach the grand entrance of the Treasury. Gaze up at the intricate carvings and spend the afternoon exploring the site at your own pace. There’re the old Roman road, other temples and old tombs, as well as the rock-hewn amphitheatre. For those feeling more adventurous, take a challenging hike up a set of stairs to the smaller but no less impressive monastery, which takes about an hour. After arriving back at your accommodation, why not find a traditional bathhouse to rejuvenate after a day of incredible sightseeing.
Day 4: Wadi Rum
This morning you’ll drive to Wadi Rum – a rugged, lunar-like landscape framed by huge sandstone mountains. Head on a half-day jeep safari, taking you through some unique desert scenery and uncover traces of ancient civilisations in the many carved inscriptions throughout the area, from pictographs to Thamudic, Nabataean and Arabic texts. The most enduring monuments in Wadi Rum are those carved by nature – natural rock bridges, towering sand dunes and scattered rocky peaks. Spend the night sleeping in a simple desert camp under a camel hair tent. Enjoy dinner cooked in an earthen oven by your Bedouin hosts and soak in the unforgettable surroundings.
Day 5: Dahab
This morning, leave Wadi Rum and make tracks to Dahab. You’ll drive to Aqaba, then bid your Jordan local leader farewell and transfer on a ferry bound for Taba. When you arrive, you’ll be met by your Egypt local leader and drive to the laidback resort area of Dahab – your base for the next two nights. Dahab, meaning 'gold' in Arabic, has gone from a Bedouin fishing village to a popular tourist town, thanks to the excellent conditions for activities like diving, windsurfing and rock climbing. However, the town hasn't lost its authenticity and lowkey appeal that’s attracted visitors since the 1970s. The rest of the day is free for you to wander through the cafes, find some fresh seafood or take on some snorkelling in the Red Sea. Dahab is well known for its drop-offs – spectacular coral reef shelves that plunge into the vast blue depths of the ocean. There are also plenty of bars and restaurants to sit back and enjoy good local food and some sheesha.
Day 6: Dahab
In the morning, why not strap on a mask and head to the Blue Hole for some snorkelling at one of the best diving spots in the world. The area gets its name from a submarine sinkhole about 94 m deep, with an arch in the coral reef down at 54 m – a challenge that’s only open to highly experienced technical divers. Snorkellers can enjoy one of the greatest spots in the Red Sea here. Float on the surface and look down into an endless world of blue, then make your way around to ‘the Bridge’, where the visibility is always great and the untouched coral swarms with all different types of colourful fish and marine life. After you’ve had your fill of snorkelling, return to Dahab for an evening feast at a waterside restaurant, or maybe head inland to Assalah, where local joints serve up plates of roast chicken and falafel with regional beer.
Day 7: St Catherine's Monastery
Check out of your hotel in Dahab, then have a proper lunch before driving late afternoon to St Catherine. Check in at your hotel before heading out for dinner to get your first glimpse of the area. For those who want to hike up Mount Sinai, gather again after midnight around 01:00 am for the hike, and watch the sunrise on the top before your descent. If you have any questions, your leader is there to help!
Day 8: Cairo
This morning, head out to visit St Catherine's Monastery. Located at the foot of Mt Sinai and built over 1500 years ago, this is the oldest continuously inhabited Christian monastery. Legend has it that the monastery encloses what's claimed to be the burning bush seen by Moses and was eventually named after Catherine of Alexandria, whose relics turned it into an important pilgrimage site. It is now a UNESCO listed site, holding incredible importance to Judaism, Christianity and Islam. After your visit, head back to your hotel to grab your luggage and then hit the road to Cairo. Arrive in Cairo in late afternoon, settle into your hotel before you head out for an optional final dinner to celebrate this great journey.
Day 9: Cairo
There are no activities planned for the final day, so you can depart the accommodation at any time following check-out. While this trip doesn’t include time to explore the sites of Cairo, it’s strongly recommended that you spend a few extra days to see more of what the city offers. If you want to spend more time ere, just speak to your booking agent beforehand.
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Intrepid is a small group tour travel company with humble beginnings that now sends over 100,000 travellers a year on grassroots and responsible travel tours.
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