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Egypt & Jordan - Kings & Queens

11 Day Adventure in Egypt & Jordan

A cultural tour taking you to Egypt and Jordan to discover the history and traditions of the native people. From the Great Pyramids of Giza to the Rose Coloured City of Petra you will experience authentic Bedouin traditions and camp in the desert sleeping under a blanket of stars. Climb Mount Sinai to see the awesome sunrise and visit the Monastery of St Catherine. Soak up the Bohemian atmosphere of Dahab and enjoy all of the beauty that the Red Sea has to offer. Set sail on the ferry crossing to Jordan and visit Wadi Rum, made famous by Lawrence of Arabia, before wildlife spotting at the Dana National Park. Experience the hustle and bustle of Jordan’s capital city, Amman, before returning home with many a tale to tell.

TOUR SCHEDULE

€1500.00

HIGHLIGHTS

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ACCOMODATION

Comfort Hotel | Our recommend choice of accommodation is the Comfort Style, which is generally in a 3* star category. This style choice means we stay in comfortable Hotels with good service and facilities, while still have the local appeal.

Traditional Bedouin Camp | EMBAH’s nomadic desert camp in Sinai consists of traditional Bedouin tents, with carpeted areas for relaxing and sleeping. The Nomadic camp means that the camp will be set up and dismantled each day as you we move Mattresses are provided to ensure your comfort and sleeping bags can also be arranged. A kitchen area is set adjacent to the camp, where freshly prepared meals will be cooked on an open fire. Designated washing and toilet areas are set up and in some cases you can bathe in hot springs or fresh water oases. Our camp locations are picked for favorable weather conditions and stunning scenery.

TOUR IMPACT ON LOCAL COMMUNITY

Jordan Local Impact | Sustainable Project in Wadi Rum
Sinai Local Impact |
EMBAH is committed to the elements of responsible & sustainable tourism, and this tour boasts multiple benefits to the local community. While travelling in the Desert & Mountainous regions of Sinai, work opportunities and therefore income is distributed between multiple desert dwelling families. Wherever possible we purchase local produce, encourage souvenir purchase from the Bedouin women and use local homes for meals. The projects we support in this region are:
- Nawamis Desert School | An initiative developed by a UK charity that was brought about to enable the Bedouin villagers to remain in their desert homes and maintain their traditional way of life and still have their children educated. It also provides a special meeting place where Bedouin tribes can gather and celebrate.
- Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Gardens | a local initiative to preserve Rare medicinal plants unique to the region. Herbs gardens have been created on various plots in land throughout St Catherine’s and are also cultivated in greenhouses for preserving biodiversity, research and for sale.

TITLE

Egypt & Jordan - Kings & Queens
THEME

Family,Culture
STYLE

Comfort
EMBAH CODE

FAM.EG.KNQ.12
DURATION

11 days, 10 nights.
START & END

Jordan ,Cairo ,Luxor ,Dahab ,Sharm el Sheikh
TRANSFERS

Airport transfer from Cairo airport & all transfers outlined in itinerary. 4x4 Land Cruiser, Ferry crossing
LODGINGS

8 nights - Comfort Hotel, 2 nights - Guest House, 1 night - Desert Camp.
MEALS

11 x Breakfast
1 x Lunch
1 x Dinner
GROUP SIZE

Average of 8 persons

(Min:4Max:12)
PEOPLE

EMBAH tour leader in Egypt & drivers, experienced desert guide & Egyptologist. Local guide in Jordan.
ACTIVITIES INCLUDED

Sightseeing, 4x4 Jeep Safari, Snorkelling, Camping, Swimming, Hiking
PHYSICAL RATING
Easy. May include some short walks or activities.
Easy, with walks or short treks. Activities with full day trips.
Meduim level of fitness required. Treks over 3hrs, climbs. Could involve rustic camping/sailing. Sport (dive, run, bike, yoga) beginner level.
Meduim level of fitness required. treks/activities up to 6hrs. climbs, could involve rustic camping/sailing. Could involve steady moving itinerary. Sport (dive, run, bike, yoga) advance level.
High level of fitness required. Long treks, climbs, rustic camping.
CULTURE SHOCK
Little culture within comfort zone, comfort accommodation throughout.
Some culture just reaching out of your comfort zone. May involve rustic camping or homestay.
Varying cultures. May involve living with local tribes in local villages. Rustic camping and/or homestay
Extreme contrasting cultures living in local communities, rustic camping and homestays.
WHAT TO PACK
- loose cotton/linen clothing
- good walking shoes for trekking
- warm fleece for desert evenings
- sun protection (hat / scarf / sunblock)
- mosquito repellent
- day pack for personal items
- water bottle carrier
- torch / flash light
- modest clothing for homes stays religious areas

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DAY
1Arrive in Cairo

noneComfort Hotel

Our EMBAH Tour leader will welcome you at Cairo International Airport and accompany you on the group transfer to the center of Cairo and check-in hotel for 2 nights. Free time so spent at your leisure rest of the day.

DAY
2Giza Pyramids & Cairo Museum

BreakfastComfort Hotel

Morning visit to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities where you will see a mesmerizing display of artifacts including the spectacular Tutankhamun collection. Moving on to the west bank of the Nile we will visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. The afternoon is free for you to explore Cairo, depending on your intrests, you can visit the oldest pyramid in the world at Sakkara or drive to Old Cairo and explore the Citadel - a complex of mosques and museums housed inside a magnificent fortress. Khan El Khalili bazaar is well worth a visit, as it is one of the largest bazaars in the Middle East, with a kaleidoscope of colours, sights, sounds and smells from the exotic spices and perfumes on display. Alternatively you may choose to sit and relax in one of the many traditional tea houses and watch the world go by. Overnight in Cairo hotel.

DAY
3St Catherines Desert Camping

Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerTraditional Bedouin Camp

Full day travelling (7-8hrs) setting off early and heading east towards the Suez Canal, taking the Ahmed Hamdi Tunnel, into the Sinai Peninsula heading to St. Catherines Monastery. Watch in awe and wonder as huge container ships appear to sail over the desert. After stopping at Ein Musa we continue to St. Catherine’s village. Bedouin camp for the night sitting around the crackling campfire and sleeping under the stars before your pre-dawn ascent of Moses Mountain.

DAY
4Mount Sinai Climb

Breakfast, LunchCoral Coast Hotel

Rising well before dawn we start our 2.5 hour ascent of Mount Sinai to see the spectacular sunrise over the mountains. There is an option to take a camel ride as far as the steps leading to the summit (extra charge). Making your way up by tourchlight is an eirie experience but well woth the effort to witness the awesome sunrise from the top of Mount Sinai. Descend via the same path or or you can take the 3750 rock steps, cut by the monks in the 6th century AD, back down to the village. Here you will take a well deserved breakfast before visiting the Monastery and its grounds. The monatery itself has a long history and is said to be the oldest continuously inhabited monastery in the world. Christians, Jews and Muslims all believe that this was the spot where God revealed the Ten Commandments to Moses and home to the Burning Bush from whence God spoke. After your visit you will make the journey to the Red Sea resort of Dahab where you will take a sunset camel trek before checking into your hotel for 2 nights.

DAY
5Dahab - Free Day

BreakfastCoral Coast Hotel

Today is a free day where you can take optional activities or go snorkeling in the Southern Oasis, clear pristine waters with amazing coral reefs. For the adventurous you may like to try diving, a 3 hour safari, with briefing, and guide for a 45 minute trial dive into the warm waters of the Red Sea. Evening free to explore or dine out in one of the many water front restaurants. Over night in your Dahab hotel.

DAY
6Dahab - Free Day

BreakfastCoral Coast Hotel

Another day of free time to relax by the hotel pool or book one of our excursions or activities. Take a coastal camel safari to Ras Abu Galum where you can snorkel in the pristine waters of the Red Sea. Alternatively you can get your adrenaline pumping with a quad bike safari, taste windsurfing package or rock climbing experience. Dahab has so much to offer for all tastes you definitely won’t be bored! Overnight in Dahab hotel.

DAY
7Journey to Wadi Rum

Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerJordanian Desert Camp

Early morning transfer to Ferry port at Nuweiba (1.5hrs) for the short crossing over to Jordan (1hr). Disembark ferry and meet with your Jordanian tour leader heading out north along the Desert Highway to Wadi Rum (1.5hrs). Upon arrival climb into your 4x4 vehicle and venture even deeper into the desert where we will set up camp for the night. We try to get you here before sunset but ferry delays are possible so this cannot be guaranteed. Surrounded by high mountains and sand dunes this protected area of Wadi Rum provides an authentic desert experience with an opton to sleep under the stars. Clear skies make this an ideal stargazing opportunity as you settle around a crackling campfire and share stories about desert life.

DAY
84x4 desert safari through Wadi Rum

Breakfast, LunchComfort Hotel

Your day starts with a 4x4 jeep safari of Wadi Rum ,the area so loved by Lawrence of Arabia, known to the local Howeitat Bedouin as the Valley of the Moon. You will stop off to climb hills and enter narrow canyons where many inscriptions can be seen left by passing nomads and ancient Nabatean people. Natural rock bridges formed over thousands of years by sandstorms make a fantastic vantage point with panoramic views of the desert. Transfer to Petra (2hrs) and check in to your hotel for 2 nights. Free time to explore the Rose Coloured City.

DAY
9Lost City of Petra

BreakfastComfort Hotel

A full day of the Lost City of Petra, a long day with a lot of walking but well worth it to see the many temples and stunning architecture in this hidden valley. Free night at your leisure. Overnight in your hotel.

DAY
10Visit Dana National Park

BreakfastComfort Hotel

The day starts with a 2 hour drive to Dana National Park which is home to many of Jordan’s endangered species including ibex, mountain gazelle, wolf and red fox. Take a guided walk along mountain paths through the various habitats in the nature resreve from semi-arid forests to sub-tropical wadis. On leaving the park you will travel down towards the Dead Sea where you will spend the night at a local guest house. Free night to explore.

DAY
11Swimming in the Dead Sea

BreakfastComfort Hotel

En route to Amman you will stop off at the Dead Sea where you can experience floating in these mineral rich waters with great healing properties. Overnight stay in Amman in local guesthouse.

DAY
12Amman Departure

BreakfastComfort Hotel

Transfer from hotel to Amman Airport where your trip ends for your flight home.

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