Days
Price from
- Code
- GEAJC
- Physical rating
- Traveller’s rating
- 4 reviews
- Ages
- Min 18 , Max 29
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 16
Why you'll love this trip
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The Pyramids might be hyped, but when you see them you’ll soon be saying oh mummy, I see the point (sorry)
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Masks don’t come much more famous than King Tut’s golden headpiece – check it out at the incredible Egyptian Museum
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Jumping on a camel to ride through the desert and visit three tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Can you get any more Egyptian?
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Sleep under the stars (or in a comfortable tent) at a Bedouin-style camp in Wadi Rum
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Our guides are local and know all the best secret and hidden places to check out after a day of sightseeing
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Only Petra’s Treasury is stunning enough to be the temple of the Holy Grail (well, according to Indiana Jones at least), and you’ll be blown away on a full day exploring the majesty and mystery of this world wonder
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Set sail on a felucca cruise along the Nile. Back in the day, these wooden boats had zero facilities, but our new pimped-out boat has western-style toilets on board
Is this trip right for you?
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Just one of the great things about this trip is that it gives you the power. There’s free time to do whatever you want, or optional tours to show you the way. Maybe budget a little extra cash for activities that aren’t included.
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Egypt can get hot in the summer months of July and August. The good news is it's mostly dry heat, and easier to handle than humidity. Wherever possible, you'll be seeing the sights in the morning before it gets too intense.
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Travelling on a felucca is awesome, but it's not for everyone. You will be sharing a sleeping area with your fellow group members for the night and a shared bathroom facility on board
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The thing about ancient ruins and other super old sites in the Middle East is that they usually involve walking on rocky and/or steep hillsides. But if you don’t feel up for it on a hot day then you can just sit it out, or wander along at your own pace.
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Egypt nights can get chillier than you think, particularly from December to February. Remember to pack at least some warm clothes.
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Itinerary
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Special Information
Optional Activities: all listed optional trips listed do not include transport or a local guide. Please speak to your trip leader for more details on how to organise these.Accommodation
- Overnight Sleeper Train (1 night)
Included Activities
- Cairo - The Egyptian Museum
- Cairo - Pyramids and Sphinx
Optional Activities
- Cairo - Camel ride at the Pyramids - EGP100
- Cairo - The Egyptian Museum Mummy Room - EGP150
- Cairo - Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids (entrance fee only) - EGP200
- Cairo - The 2nd Pyramid of Khafre - EGP60
- Cairo - The Great Pyramid of Cheops - EGP300
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Aswan - Felucca Sail - EGP75
- Aswan - Nubian Museum (entrance fee only) - EGP100
- Aswan - Philae Temple - EGP100
- Aswan - Philae Temple Sound & Light Show (entrance only) - EGP150
- Aswan - Unfinished Obelisk (entrance only) - EGP60
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Notes: Flights don't go to Abu Simbel every day, and they'll usually set you back US $250-300. It's best to fly in the morning, so you can beat the heat (it's down south). Your trip leader won't accompany you on a flight – only the land travel option. Local guides can be hired on arrival.
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Aswan to Abu Simbel: return transport by bus & entrance fee (price from per person - minimum 4 passengers) - USD90
- Aswan to Abu Simbel: return flights and entrance fee (book with www.egyptair.com - prices from approx) - USD320
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Please note our Felucca will have shared bathroom facility on board
Accommodation
- Overnight Felucca (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Kom Ombo - Kom Ombo Temple - EGP80
- Edfu - Edfu Temple - EGP100
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Luxor - Karnak Temple - EGP120
- Luxor - Sound and Light Show at Karnak (entrance only) - EGP200
- Luxor - Luxor Museum (entrance only) - EGP120
- Luxor - Luxor Temple - EGP100
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Audits were carried out on balloon operators within Egypt to confirm the safety of their operations, unfortunately we were not able to ascertain the safety standards of these balloon operators- therefore, we are not able to recommend or assist in the booking of any balloon excursions.
Accommodation
- Overnight Sleeper Train (1 night)
Included Activities
- Luxor - Valley of the Kings (3 tombs)
Optional Activities
- Luxor - Hatshepsut Temple - EGP82
- Luxor - Tomb of Tutankhamun - EGP200
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Make a beeline for Rainbow Street for a falafel and a sheesha. It's what the locals would want. Something more substantial? Maybe head to the Old Town’s Roman Amphitheatre, have a cultured afternoon at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, snap some pics of the city from the hilltop Temple of Hercules, or sweat it out in a Turkish bath house. Afterwards, rendezvous with your new Geckos crew for a team catch-up. It may or may not be at the local pub.
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Amman - King Abullah Mosque - JOD2
- Amman - Jordan Museum - JOD5
- Amman - Bethany Baptism site - JOD12
- Amman - Roman Theatre - JOD2
- Amman - Citadel - JOD3
- Jerash - Roman ruins - JOD10
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.The camp has
Accommodation
- Desert Camp (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Special Information
The tents tonight are simple but more comfy than you think! Expect single beds with all bedding including a nice thick blanket for those cool desert nights. During the colder months (October to March) temperatures can get as low as 5°C at night so you may want to bring along a sleeping bag too.The camp has flushing toilets and showers, and is powered by solar panels so it's not as 'rough' as you think!
According to the legend of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, inside Petra's Treasury building is where the Holy Grail was discovered. Today you'll get to follow in Indy's footsteps on a guided tour that'll take you through the site's narrow siq (a narrow crack in the mountain) to Petra's tombs, temples and rock-hewn amphitheatre. You'll find no marauding Nazi's here, though (or goblet containing eternal youth, for that matter). For those wanting to admire the 'rose-red city' from a different angle, there's also the option of continuing up a cliff-top path for elevated views. At the end of a long day's tomb exploring you're probably feeling a bit grubby (and if you aren't, probably should be). Nothing a good scrub in the Turkish Bath at tonight's hotel won't be able to right.
Notes: A one day entrance fee to Petra is included in the trip price. Please note that when entering Petra as a group, a complimentary horse ride is included in the ticket price from the entrance point down to the Siq. Geckos doesn't recommend that passengers take this option due to the safety and insurance liability involved. The Turkish bath is optional and not included in trip price.
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
- Wadi Rum - 4WD jeep safari and desert camp
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
- Dana - Ancient Village Visit
Optional Activities
- Mt Nebo - Mt Nebo Entrance - JOD1
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Dead Sea - Visit and lunch (minimum 3 people) - JOD40
- Jerash - Entrance fees - JOD10
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
13 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinnersTransport
Private bus, Overnight train, Felucca, Jeep, PlaneAccommodation
Overnight train (2 nights), Hotel (10 nights), Felucca (1 night), Desert Camp (1 night)Included Activities
- Cairo - The Egyptian Museum
- Cairo - Pyramids and Sphinx
- Luxor - Valley of the Kings (3 tombs)
- Wadi Rum - 4WD jeep safari and desert camp
- Dana - Ancient Village Visit
Reviews
Our Egypt & Jordan Highlights trips score an average of 4.75 out of 5 based on 4 reviews in the last year.
Egypt & Jordan Highlights, July 2017
Laura Pearce
I had the most amazing experience with Geckos on the Egypt and Jordan Highlights Tour. We had excellent Tour Leaders who went above and beyond to ensure we got the most out of our trip, and we got to see everything on my bucket list (from the Pyramids of Giza to swimming in the Nile River, overlooking the Petra Treasury and floating in the Dead Sea). In terms of value for money, Geckos was definitely the best tour company on the market, most of the main sites were included, but we also had the freedom to explore the local food and culture in a way that makes the trip unique from person to person. I would recommend Geckos to any travellers - both solo or in couples/groups - who are looking to get off the beaten track and make the most of a once-in-a-lifetime trip.
Review submitted 29 Jul 2017
Egypt & Jordan Highlights, May 2017
Vanessa Lee
Egypt & Jordan were a mind blowing experience. At first I didn't know what to expect but once I got there but it was the safest I have ever felt. The Dead Sea was an optional but it is a must!! An absolutely amazing experience.
Review submitted 28 May 2017

Important notes
ENTRANCE FEES:
Some entrance fees are not included. If you wish to take part in these activities, you pay these fees as you go along.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT:
An optional single supplement is available on this trip. Please refer to your booking agent for further information.
Please note, on the following night the Single Supplement is not available:
- Day 5: Felucca
- Day 10: Wadi Rum
Following recent safety incidents we recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest information on travelling in Egypt before your departure and ensure that your travel insurance covers you for all areas of your itinerary. We have links to prominent government travel advisories and regular updates on issues affecting this trip on our Travel Alerts page - www.geckosadventures.com/en-au/travel-alerts