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Jordan & Egypt Petra to the Pyramids
Jordan & Egypt
Petra to the Pyramids
Group Trip 14 Days
· Travel from stunning Petra to the only surviving
wonder of the ancient world the Pyramids · Camp out under the desert sky at Wadi Rum · Snorkel in the Red Sea and see fantastic marine life · Float in the Dead Sea
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ordan and Egypt are home to some of the most dramatic sights of the Middle East. We explore both Petra and the Pyramids, both sites unrivalled in their magnificence. The scenery too, is breathtaking as we camp under the stars in Wadi Rum and have the chance to climb the fabled Mount Sinai, holy to many and offering wonderful views over the surrounding desert landscape. With a couple of days to relax in Aqaba and also on the Red Sea coast of Egypt, both offering fantastic swimming and snorkelling opportunities, this trip is ideal for all the family.
Trip Profile
Flights direct with British Mediterranean. Accommodation 11 nights 3 or 4-star hotels, 1 night auberge, 1 night basic camping. Swimming 7 nights with pool; Dec-Feb only. Transport minibus, ferry and 4WD. Group min 6, max 16, plus guide and driver(s). Food all breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners included. Reality Check minimal time difference; very hot in summer; three long drives. Min. Age 5 years.
The Itinerary
Day 1 Fly to Amman; transfer to Madaba. 2 Morning free to relax; afternoon visit the Dead Sea with a chance to float; visit Mt Nebo and Madaba's wonderful mosaics. 3 To Petra via Kerak and Wadi el Hasa along the dramatic King's Highway. 4 Full day to explore Petra including two-hour guided tour. 5 Free day in Petra to relax at hotel or another visit to the site of Petra (optional). 6 To Wadi Rum to discover the desert way of life, including a 4WD excursion; overnight camp in the desert. 7/8 Continue to Aqaba; afternoon and following day free to snorkel or explore. 9 Take ferry to Nuweiba then short transfer to Dahab; afternoon free by the beach or at the hotel. 10/11 Two days to relax, swim or snorkel in the wonderful Red Sea; afternoon of day 11 transfer to St Catherine's. 12 Early morning optional climb of Mt Sinai; visit St Catherine's Monastery; transfer to Cairo. 13 A day to explore the Pyramids and the famous Archaeological Museum of Cairo. 14 Fly to London.
Climate: Cairo
Temp ºC Rainy Days
Group Dates & Prices
Trip Code · FMS Sun to Sat NO LOCAL PAYMENT Start End Adult Child# 2008 30 Mar 12 Apr £1239 £1099 06 Apr 19 Apr £1239 £1099 27 Jul 09 Aug £1259 £1099 10 Aug 23 Aug £1259 £1099 21 Dec 03 Jan £1349 £1169 2009 05 Apr 18 Apr £1329 £1189 26 Jul 08 Aug £1369 £1199 09 Aug 22 Aug £1369 £1199 Optional single supplement from £125 #Child must be aged 5 to 11 at time of dep. Recommended teenage departure Insurance: please see page 68
St Catherine's Monastery
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TRIP TRIVIA
The Ancient Egyptians wrote with signs called hieroglyphs, many of which are simple pictures representing real life objects. The earliest inscriptions are more than 5,000 years old!
El Deir, The Monastery, Petra
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