14-Nights Jordan & Egypt: Desert Sands & Ancient Wonders - The Geluxe Collection

Jordan & Egypt: Desert Sands & Ancient Wonders
Take your Middle East adventure to a whole new level with an immersive journey through the heart of Jordan and Egypt. This exploration goes far beyond the postcards - from wandering the back-trails of Petra and the crimson dunes of Wadi Rum to cruising the timeless Nile on a traditional dahabiya. Whether you’re standing in the shadow of the Great Pyramids, hiking the Dana Biosphere, or sharing a home-cooked meal with a local family, every day offers a perfect blend of iconic wonders and genuine connection. From the surreal salt beaches of the Dead Sea to the golden treasures of Cairo, this journey delivers legendary history and modern magic on every level.

Highlights
Hike along the ancient back-trail into Petra from little Petra and take a jeep tour of the desert in Wadi Rum, Hike to a waterfall and soak in the Dead Sea, Sail the Nile in style aboard a traditional dahabiya with personalized service and stunning river views, Walk in the footsteps of pharaohs at the Pyramids of Giza and the Valley of the Kings, Marvel at ancient treasures and golden masks inside Cairo’s Egyptian Museum.

Accomodation
On this trip we will stay in comfortable local hotels and pensions. Rooms will be on a twin-share basis unless you have booked our My Own Room service. You can expect the rooms to have air-conditioning, private bathrooms and breakfast will be included daily. Some hotels may also have swimming pools and/or other recreational facilities.

Group Leader
This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our group leaders, otherwise known as a Chief Experience Officer (CEO). The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting - we think it's the best of both worlds.

Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12

Meals Included
13 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 6 dinners

What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Lunch at Beit Khayrat Souf, Jerash Governorate
Your G for Good Moment: Feynan Ecolodge G for Good Stay, Dana Biosphere Reserve
Your G for Good Moment: Nawaya Project Visit, Cairo
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Foodie Moment: Lunch like a Local in Amman, Amman
Your Local Living Moment: Local Bedouin Family Welcome Experience, Amman
Your OMG Day: Life as a Shepherd or Bedouin Experience & Cooking class, Dana Biosphere Reserve
Your OMG Day: Abu Simbel Temple Visit or Aswan City Cultural & Historic Experience, Aswan
Your Local Living Moment: Local Family Home Hosted Lunch, Luxor.
Complimentary arrival transfer. Welcome dinner. Visit to the Amman Citadel and the Roman Theatre. Tour of Jerash and Ajloun Castle. Tour of Mount Nebo and Madaba mosaics. Hike from Ajloun Castle to Mari Elias. Hike from Little Petra to Petra through a back entrance. Visit Petra a second time at sunrise. Wadi Rum desert 4x4 excursion. Siq Al Barrah hike and sunset tea. Float in the Dead Sea. Guided visit of the Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx. Guided visit to the temples of Karnak and Luxor. 2-night traditional dahabiya sailing excursion. Guided visit of the Valley of the Kings and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Guided visit of the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo. Guided visit of Philea Temple in Aswan. Abu Simbel tour. Visit the Egyptian Museum. Internal flights and all transport between destinations and to/from included activitiesFarewell Dinner. Departure Transfer. All tips included for activities and meals, except for CEO and porterage.