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Petra and the Nile

13 days
From Amman to Cairo
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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 - 20
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amman

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Amman independently - local shops, cafes, and restaurants
    • As-Salt and Bethany tour
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  2. Day 2

    Amman - Jerash - Amman

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Jerash archaeological site
    • Visit to Amman Citadel
    • Temple of Hercules visit
    • Umayyad Palace visit
    • Byzantine Church visit
    • Roman Theatre visit
    • Street food tasting experience in Downtown Amman including Kunefa, Sugar Cane Juice, and Falafel

    Optional Activities

    • Evening visit to Wild Jordan Centre - relaxation and support of Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature's ecotourism and handicraft projects
    Landmarks
    Jerash
    Amman Citadel
    Temple of Hercules
    Umayyad Palace
    Byzantine Church
    Roman Theatre
    Wild Jordan Centre
  3. Day 3

    Amman - Madaba - Mount Nebo - Shobak Castle - Petra

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Greek Orthodox Church of St. George visit with 6th-century Byzantine mosaic
    • Mount Nebo viewpoint visit

    Optional Activities

    • Petra by Night (Petra by Candlelight) - atmospheric walk through Siq canyon to see illuminated Treasury
    • Petra Kitchen - Hands-on traditional Jordanian cooking class
    Landmarks
    Greek Orthodox Church of St. George
    Mount Nebo
    Wadi al-Mujib
    Shobak Castle
    Petra Treasury
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Petra - Wadi Rum

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Jordanian meal)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Petra archaeological site (2-3 hours) including the Siq and Treasury
    • Exploration of Petra tombs and Roman amphitheatre
    • Traditional Jordanian meal at Bedouin camp
    • Evening relaxation at Wadi Rum camp

    Optional Activities

    • Walk to the Monastery (50m high, 45m wide with 800+ steps)
    • Hike to High Place of Sacrifice
    • Visit Lion Fountain
    • Golf buggy rental through the Siq to Treasury - around 25 USD per person one way, 40 USD per person round trip for 1.2km journey
    • Horse carriage rides
    • Traditional camel ride through Wadi Rum sand dunes
    • Hot air balloon flight over Wadi Rum (typically at dawn, weather permitting)
    • Wadi Rum quad biking excursion
    • Astronomy experience in Wadi Rum desert
    Landmarks
    Petra
    The Siq
    Khazneh (Treasury)
    Monastery
    High Place of Sacrifice
    Lion Fountain
    Wadi Rum
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Wadi Rum - Dead Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Jeep safari through Wadi Rum desert landscape

    Optional Activities

    • Wadi Mujib Nature Reserve siq trek through water-filled canyons (seasonal: typically April-October, subject to local conditions and opening times)
    Landmarks
    Wadi Rum
    Dead Sea
    Wadi Mujib Nature Reserve
  6. Day 6

    Amman to Cairo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Nile dinner cruise
  7. Day 7

    Cairo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Giza Plateau and Great Pyramids
    • Great Pyramid of Khufu visit
    • Sphinx viewing
    • Memphis visit with colossal statue of Ramses II
    • Saqqara Step Pyramid of Djoser visit
    Landmarks
    Great Pyramids of Giza
    Great Pyramid of Khufu
    Sphinx
    Memphis
    Statue of Ramses II
    Step Pyramid of Djoser
    Saqqara
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Cairo to Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Cairo to Luxor
    • Colossi of Memnon visit
    • Valley of the Kings exploration with tomb visits
    • Temple of Queen Hatshepsut visit
    • Medinat Habu temple complex visit
    • Evening walking tour of Luxor Temple illuminated against night sky
    Landmarks
    Colossi of Memnon
    Valley of the Kings
    Temple of Tutankhamun
    Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
    Medinat Habu
    Luxor Temple
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  9. Day 9

    Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Karnak Temple Complex with Great Hypostyle Hall exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Hot air balloon flight at sunrise over West Bank of the Nile
    Landmarks
    Karnak Temple Complex
    Great Hypostyle Hall
  10. Day 10

    Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Temple of Edfu visit with exploration of courtyards and reliefs
    • Kom Ombo Temple visit including mummified crocodile display
    Landmarks
    Temple of Edfu
    Kom Ombo Temple
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  11. Day 11

    Aswan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon boat journey to Philae Temple on island
    • Philae Temple Complex visit dedicated to goddess Isis
    • Aswan High Dam visit

    Optional Activities

    • Abu Simbel optional overland excursion to witness sunrise illuminating colossal statues of Ramses II (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Traditional Felucca sailboat morning cruise on the Nile
    Landmarks
    Abu Simbel
    Philae Temple
    Aswan High Dam
    Lake Nasser
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Cairo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Aswan to Cairo
    • Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) guided tour with museum highlights including Tutankhamun's treasures and golden mask

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon exploration of Cairo at leisure
    • Khan el-Khalili bazaar optional tour - explore labyrinthine alleys with spices, perfumes, souvenirs, handcrafted jewellery, and traditional Egyptian crafts
    • GEM re-visit package for further self-guided exploration during free time
    Landmarks
    Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
    Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
  13. Day 13

    Cairo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Alexandria day trip
    • Cairo city tour
    • Wadi Rayan day trip (Valley of the Whales)
    • Extra day in Cairo (5-star) - post-tour extension
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  • Petra and the Nile reviewer 1
    October 28th, 2024
    3
    We have the best guide & Driver in Jordan. I met new friends in our group tour. The Hotel in Amman is not...
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    Traveled in October 2024
    Reply from: Encounters Travel
    We are happy to hear how much you enjoyed your time with our team in Jordan and the small-group nature of the trip. Making new friends is one of the real benefits of group travel like this. We're sorry you didn't like the hotels so much though. We use the La Casa Hotel weekly. This is a decent mid-range 4-star hotel, while the hotel in Petra is a good 3-star level. However, unfortunately, due to the year-long conflict in Israel & Gaza, there have been very few tourists in Jordan. This is, unfortunately, also affecting the quality of service in hotels, with the quantity and variety of breakfast provision being impacted as well sometimes. The Jordan section of your trip is based on a standard tent in the Wadi Rum. For your departure, we upgraded the group to luxury tents. We generally receive very good feedback on these tents. Again, We're sorry you didn't enjoy your time on the Nile Cruise boat in Egypt. This was a locally rated 5-star superior level boat, which is certainly not at the bottom end of the scale, though neither is it one of the high-end luxury boats either, as those do not fit into the style or budget level of your trip. We've relayed your feedback to the boat management so they can ensure continuous quality checks on the cabins. Yes, it has been a particularly hot season in the Middle East. We hope you will cherish your trip memories despite the hot temperatures.
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    March 20th, 2024
    5
    Overall, the tour was exactly as advertised - from airport pickup, exellent guides, good vehicles and good hotels.
    Traveled in February 2024
    Reply from: Encounters Travel
    Thanks so much for your feedback! It makes our day to hear about how much our travellers love our tours and the great service they’ve received from our team. We have passed on your review to our team and look forward to you travelling with us again!
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    Dan

    Asked on January 24th, 2026

    Can you change the date and if we can have a discount and if you can upgrade us to something special because it's our honeymoon

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    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten January 2026

      As part of our group tours we don't offer the option of customization and hotel upgrades, no. The group tours are based on standard rooms at the hotels we use for these trips and all travellers will be staying at the same locations. We offer the option of private tour where you can select alternative hotels and travel on your chosen dates. Private tour arrangements wil be alot more expensive, particularly in Jordan. Discounts don't apply to private tours since we'd be quoting the private tour based on the hotels you select, and fully pivate tours and transportation.

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    Asked on March 8th, 2025

    What is the minimum group size for this tour?

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    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten March 2025

      The minimum group size requirements can vary; please check with us for current details.

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      Meals are included as indicated in the itinerary provided for the tour.

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      The tour price is land only and does not include international flights.

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    What is the cost of the Alexandria day tour?

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      The Alexandria day tour is priced at US$120 per person, but requires an additional night in Cairo costing US$135 per person.

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    Asked on August 8th, 2024

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      Please inform us of any dietary requirements in advance so we can accommodate them.

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    Levy

    Asked on June 21st, 2024

    How can I book a hot air balloon ride?

    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten June 2024

      The hot air balloon ride in Luxor can be booked upon arrival in Egypt through our local team who will assist with arrangements.

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    Asked on April 28th, 2024

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      The itinerary is fixed, but optional activities can be added depending on availability.

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    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten April 2024

      Travel insurance is compulsory and is available from our agency.

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    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten March 2024

      All transport and transfers are provided in air-conditioned vehicles, along with a jeep safari in Wadi Rum.

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