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Ancient Encounters

16 days
From Amman to Cairo
4.5 (5 reviews)
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 18
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Cairo

    Cairo
  3. Day 2

    Cairo

    Cairo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Pyramids of Giza including the Great Pyramid of Khufu
    • Encounter the Sphinx
    • Visit Memphis and see the colossal statue of Ramses II
    • Visit Saqqara and see the Step Pyramid of Djoser
    Landmarks
    Great Pyramid of Khufu
    Sphinx
    Memphis
    Statue of Ramses II
    Step Pyramid of Djoser
  4. Day 3

    Cairo to Luxor

    Cairo to Luxor
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Colossi of Memnon
    • Explore the Valley of the Kings
    • Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
    • Visit Medinat Habu temple complex
    • Walking tour of Luxor Temple by night

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Luxor's markets
    Landmarks
    Colossi of Memnon
    Valley of the Kings
    Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
    Medinat Habu
    Luxor Temple
  5. Day 4

    Luxor to Edfu

    Luxor to Edfu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Karnak Temple Complex

    Optional Activities

    • Hot air balloon ride over the West Bank at sunrise
    Landmarks
    Karnak Temple Complex
    Esna Lock
  6. Day 5

    Edfu to Aswan

    Edfu to Aswan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Temple of Edfu
    • Visit Kom Ombo Temple
    Landmarks
    Temple of Edfu
    Kom Ombo Temple
  7. Day 6

    Aswan

    Aswan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Philae Temple Complex
    • Visit Aswan High Dam

    Optional Activities

    • Abu Simbel overland excursion at sunrise
    • Traditional Felucca sailboat ride on the Nile
    Landmarks
    Abu Simbel
    Philae Temple
    Aswan High Dam
  8. Day 7

    Aswan to Cairo

    Aswan to Cairo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) highlights including Tutankhamun treasures

    Optional Activities

    • GEM re-visit package for leisurely exploration
    • Khan el-Khalili bazaar afternoon tour
    Landmarks
    Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
    Khan el-Khalili
  9. Day 8

    Cairo to Amman

    Cairo to Amman
    Meals
    Breakfast
  10. Day 9

    Amman

    Amman
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Food tasting tour with local Jordanian dishes)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of As-Salt on the 'Harmony Trail'
    • Visit Citadel and ancient Temple of Hercules
    • Visit Umayyad Palace
    • Visit Byzantine Church
    • Visit Roman theatre
    • Food tasting tour including Manakish, falafel, Mansaf, and Knafeh
    Landmarks
    As-Salt
    Citadel
    Temple of Hercules
    Umayyad Palace
    Byzantine Church
    Roman Theatre
  11. Day 10

    Amman to Aqaba

    Amman to Aqaba
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch in Dana Biosphere Reserve)

    Included Activities

    • Hike in Dana Biosphere Reserve
    Landmarks
    Dana Biosphere Reserve
  12. Day 11

    Aqaba to Wadi Rum

    Aqaba to Wadi Rum
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Jordanian meal, normally includes Zarb (lamb and chicken cooked underground in Bedouin style))

    Optional Activities

    • Snorkeling on nearby reefs
    • Morning boat trips for snorkeling
    • Sunset camel ride
    • Star gazing with telescopes
    Landmarks
    Wadi Rum
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  13. Day 12

    Wadi Rum to Petra

    Wadi Rum to Petra
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Jeep safari through Wadi Rum

    Optional Activities

    • Petra by Night tour
    Landmarks
    Wadi Rum
    Petra
  14. Day 13

    Petra

    Petra
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Little Petra (Siq al-Barid)
    • Mountain hike through Petra via the back-route
    • Visit the Monastery
    • Visit Roman amphitheatre
    • View colonnaded streets
    • Visit the Khazneh (Treasury)

    Optional Activities

    • Horse carriage ride around 20JD (USD 28) for agreed period within main site only
    Landmarks
    Little Petra
    Monastery
    Valley of Petra
    Roman Amphitheatre
    Khazneh (Treasury)
  15. Day 14

    Petra to Dead Sea

    Petra to Dead Sea
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hike the Siq Trail in Wadi Mujib Nature Reserve

    Optional Activities

    • Baptism site at Bethany (November-March alternative)
    Landmarks
    Wadi Mujib
    Dead Sea
    Baptism Site at Bethany
  16. Day 15

    Dead Sea to Amman

    Dead Sea to Amman
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Madaba and see the 'Madaba Map'
    • Visit Mount Nebo
    • Visit ancient city of Jerash
    • Visit Forum in Jerash
    • Visit Roman colonnaded streets in Jerash
    • Visit Nymphaeum in Jerash
    • Visit Temple of Artemis in Jerash
    Landmarks
    Madaba
    Madaba Map
    Mount Nebo
    Jerash
    Forum
    Temple of Artemis
  17. Day 16

    Amman

    Amman
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Baptism Site at Bethany on the Jordan River tour

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  • Guide
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  • Food
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    Jane5.0June 2022
    Led by Sheriff
    Excellent, well organized tour with terrific guides. We covered so many interesting and significant geographical and...
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    Traveled in May 2022
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  • Susan
    Susan5.0May 2022
    Led by Sheriff
    We had an amazing tour in both countries. Loved our guides. Our Jordan guide was the best we have ever had. Saw some...
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    Thanks for the amazing review Susan, future travelers rely on these to decide who to travel with so we really do appreciate it and hope to help you plan your next adventure.
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  • Luis4.0December 2019
    No pick-up in Egypt airport! Train ride– sleeper terrible. The Jordan experience was good. Ammar in Jordan was...
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    Traveled in December 2018
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    Thanks for taking the time to get back to us with your feedback. We are happy you enjoyed our Ancient Encounters tour and we hope that you'll join us again in the future!
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  • Gloria4.0December 2019
    The booking process before was excellent. The airport pickup was good in Jordan. Nobody picked us up in Egypt. Petra...
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    Thanks for taking the time to get back to us with your feedback. We are happy you enjoyed our Ancient Encounters tour and we hope that you'll join us again in the future!
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  • Angela4.5October 2019
    Led by Sheriff
    Wonderful tour but maybe dont go in September if you cant stand the heat!!
    Traveled in September 2019
    Reply from: Encounters Travel
    Dear Angela, We're delighted that you enjoyed your tour so much. It is hot in September yes, especially in the south of Egypt between Aswan and Luxor when it can get into the high 30s Celsius, sometimes even hitting 40 early in the month. Late September to November and February to April are perhaps the most comfortable times overall for people who don't like it too hot.
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