Itinerary
- Day 1
Amman
AmmanOptional Activities
- Visit the Citadel of Amman for sweeping views
- Explore the Jordan Museum and the Dead Sea Scrolls
- Day trip to the ruins of Jerash, an ancient walled town from 2000 years ago
- Search for arayes (pita bread packed with spiced meats) around town
Landmarks Citadel of Amman Jordan Museum Jerash - Day 2
Amman to Petra
Amman to Petra- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mt Nebo and its 4th-century church with mosaics
- Experience the Dead Sea - float in the super salty water and use the healing mud
- Explore Kerak Crusader castle with its seven levels overlooking the town and valley
Landmarks Mt Nebo Dead Sea Kerak Castle 
- Day 3
Petra
Petra- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Petra with one-day pass included - explore the Siq and the Treasury
- Self-guided exploration of the Roman road, temples, tombs and rock-hewn amphitheatre
Optional Activities
- Challenging hike up stairs to the monastery (approximately 1 hour)
- Visit a traditional bathhouse to rejuvenate after sightseeing
Landmarks Petra The Siq Treasury at Petra Monastery at Petra - Day 4
Petra to Wadi Rum
Petra to Wadi Rum- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Zarb dinner cooked in an earthen oven by Bedouin hosts)
Included Activities
- 4WD jeep safari through Wadi Rum exploring ancient inscriptions and natural monuments
- Overnight stay in Bedouin Desert Camp under camel hair tent
- Zarb local dinner cooked in an earthen oven by Bedouin hosts
Landmarks Wadi Rum 
- Day 5
Wadi Rum to Dahab
Wadi Rum to Dahab- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling in the Red Sea
- Explore local cafes around town
- Sample fresh seafood restaurants
Landmarks Dahab Red Sea - Day 6
Dahab
Dahab- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling at the Blue Hole
- Explore the 'Bridge' area of the Blue Hole
- Dinner at a waterside restaurant in Dahab
- Visit Assalah for roast chicken, falafel and regional beer
Landmarks Blue Hole Assalah - Day 7
Dahab to St. Catherine's Monastery
Dahab to St. Catherine's Monastery- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hike up Mt Sinai starting after midnight to watch the sunrise before descending
Landmarks Mt Sinai St. Catherine's Monastery 
- Day 8
St. Catherine's Monastery to Cairo
St. Catherine's Monastery to Cairo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit St Catherine's Monastery (optional)
Optional Activities
- Optional farewell dinner to celebrate the journey
Landmarks St. Catherine's Monastery - Day 9
Cairo
Cairo- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit the Cairo Citadel with its museums and mosques
- Explore the Islamic part of the city
- Browse Khan el-Khalili bazaar with spice shops and coffee houses
- Group dinner at local restaurants (leader recommendations available)
Landmarks Cairo Citadel Khan el-Khalili - Day 10
Cairo to Luxor (Overnight Train)
Cairo to Luxor (Overnight Train)- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx guided tour
- Grand Egyptian Museum visit including King Tut treasure
Optional Activities
- Go inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu (for extra cost)
Landmarks Pyramids of Giza Great Pyramid of Khufu The Sphinx Grand Egyptian Museum 
- Day 11
Luxor
Luxor- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Temple of Dendera guided tour
- Animal Care in Egypt (ACE) - Intrepid Foundation partner visit
Optional Activities
- Visit Karnak temple complex
- Join group for felucca sunset sail
- Ask leader for dinner recommendations
Landmarks Temple of Dendera Karnak Temple Complex Valley of the Kings 
- Day 12
Luxor to Cairo (Overnight Train)
Luxor to Cairo (Overnight Train)- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Valley of the Kings guided tour
- Tutankhamun's tomb visit
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut visit
Optional Activities
- Browse the local market
- Visit the Mummification Museum
- Ask leader for local dinner recommendations
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Tutankhamun's Tomb Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Mummification Museum - Day 13
Cairo
Cairo- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Dahshur Pyramids and the Red Pyramid
- Explore the 79 m tunnel inside the Red Pyramid to reach interior chambers
- Visit Sakkara archaeological site and ancient burial ground of Memphis
- Join a local Cairo family for a home-cooked dinner celebration
Landmarks Dahshur Pyramids Red Pyramid Sakkara - Day 14
Cairo
Cairo
