Itinerary
- Day 1
Amman
Amman- Start point
- اممان, Amman, Jordan (Amman)
Optional Activities
- Views of Amman from the citadel
- Jordan Museum (home to the Dead Sea Scrolls)
- Ruins of Jerash (ancient walled town from 2000 years ago)
- Local arayes (pita bread packed with spiced meats)
Landmarks Amman Citadel Jordan Museum Jerash 
- Day 2
Amman to Petra
Amman to PetraIncluded Activities
- Mt Nebo - visit to 4th-century church with mosaics
- Dead Sea - floating and mud spa experience
- Kerak Crusader castle - exploration of seven-level fortress
Landmarks Mt Nebo Dead Sea Kerak Castle 
- Day 3
Petra
PetraIncluded Activities
- Petra guided tour (one day pass included) - includes the Siq, Treasury, Roman road, temples, tombs, and amphitheatre
Optional Activities
- Challenging hike to the monastery (approximately one hour)
Landmarks Petra The Siq Treasury (Al-Khazneh) Petra Monastery 
- Day 4
Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum- Meals
- Dinner (Zarb (meat and vegetables cooked in earthen oven by Bedouin hosts))
Included Activities
- Wadi Rum 4WD jeep safari (half-day)
- Bedouin Desert Camp overnight stay
- Zarb local dinner (cooked in earthen oven by Bedouin hosts)
Landmarks Wadi Rum 
- Day 5
Wadi Rum to Dahab
Wadi Rum to DahabOptional Activities
- Snorkeling in the Red Sea
- Exploring local cafes
- Fresh seafood dining
Landmarks Dahab 
- Day 6
Dahab
DahabOptional Activities
- Blue Hole snorkeling at one of the world's best diving spots
- Waterside restaurant dinner in Dahab
- Assalah - local joints serving roast chicken and falafel with regional beer
Landmarks Blue Hole - Day 7
Dahab to St. Catherine's Monastery
Dahab to St. Catherine's MonasteryOptional Activities
- Mt Sinai night hike (starting after midnight to watch sunrise)
Landmarks Mt Sinai - Day 8
St. Catherine's Monastery to Cairo
St. Catherine's Monastery to CairoOptional Activities
- St Catherine's Monastery visit (oldest continuously inhabited Christian monastery over 1500 years old)
- Optional farewell dinner in Cairo
Landmarks Saint Catherine's Monastery 
- Day 9
Cairo
CairoOptional Activities
- Mosque of Mohammed Ali
- Local markets exploration
- Christian Coptic sector visit
Landmarks Mosque of Mohammed Ali 
- Day 10
Cairo
Cairo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Giza pyramids visit
- Sphinx visit
- Overnight sleeper train to Aswan
Optional Activities
- Interior visit of Great Pyramid of Khufu (at additional charge)
- Grand Egyptian Museum visit
Landmarks Giza Pyramids Great Pyramid of Khufu Sphinx Grand Egyptian Museum - Day 11
Aswan
AswanOptional Activities
- Unfinished obelisk visit
- High Dam visit
- Nubian Bazaar
- Nubian Museum
- Temple of Isis on Philae Island (goddess of health, marriage and wisdom)
Landmarks High Dam Unfinished Obelisk Nubian Museum Temple of Isis 
- Day 12
Aswan
AswanOptional Activities
- Abu Simbel visit (four colossal statues of Ramses guarding the Great Temple)
- Traditional felucca boat ride around the islands
- Botanical gardens on Kitchener's Island
- Shopping in the vibrant bazaar
- Local sightseeing and exploration
Landmarks Abu Simbel Kitchener's Island - Day 13
Nubian Homestay
Nubian Homestay- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board the felucca), Dinner
Included Activities
- Traditional Egyptian felucca sailboat cruise along the Nile
- Nubian homestay experience with local family
Optional Activities
- Help cook dinner in the kitchen
- Play football in the courtyard with local kids
Landmarks Nile River - Day 14
Nile Felucca
Nile Felucca- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Felucca overnight sailing trip on the Nile with all onboard meals
Landmarks Nile River - Day 15
Luxor
LuxorIncluded Activities
- Karnak Temple guided tour (Avenue of Sphinxes and Great Temple of Amun)
- Animal Care in Egypt (Intrepid Foundation Partner) visit
Optional Activities
- Bazaar shopping
- Local teahouse visit
Landmarks Karnak Temple Avenue of Sphinxes Great Temple of Amun 
- Day 16
Luxor
LuxorIncluded Activities
- Valley of the Kings guided tour (entrance to 3 royal tombs)
Optional Activities
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut visit
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Temple of Queen Hatshepsut - Day 17
Luxor to Hurghada
Luxor to HurghadaIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Hurghada
Landmarks Hurghada 
- Day 18
Hurghada
HurghadaOptional Activities
- Hurghada Marina exploration
- Beach relaxation
- Red Sea snorkeling adventure (motor yacht to Red Sea Marine Park at 3 locations, snorkeling gear provided, lunch with kofta/salads/fish/rice, soft drinks/tea/coffee included)
Landmarks Hurghada Marina Red Sea Marine Park - Day 19
Hurghada to Cairo
Hurghada to CairoOptional Activities
- Khan al-Khalili bazaar visit with leader (gold market, Perfume Street, spice market, cloth market)
Landmarks Khan al-Khalili Bazaar - Day 20
Cairo to Alexandria
Cairo to AlexandriaIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Alexandria
Optional Activities
- Corniche stroll
- Seafood dining
Landmarks Alexandria Corniche - Day 21
Alexandria
AlexandriaOptional Activities
- El Alamein War Museum (marks WWII turning point - North African campaign)
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina (modern library inspired by original Great Library, houses 8+ million books)
- El Morsi Abu El Abbas Mosque (largest in Alexandria)
- Citadel of Qaitbay (fortress overlooking Mediterranean, built on site of famous Lighthouse of Alexandria)
Landmarks El Alamein War Museum Bibliotheca Alexandrina El Morsi Abu El Abbas Mosque Citadel of Qaitbay - Day 22
Alexandria to Cairo
Alexandria to CairoIncluded Activities
- Kom el Shoqafa Catacombs visit (largest Roman burial site in Egypt, 20m below street level)
Optional Activities
- Celebratory kebab, kofta or sheesha dinner in Cairo
Landmarks Kom el Shoqafa Catacombs - Day 23
Cairo
Cairo- End point
- Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt (Cairo)
- Meals
- Breakfast
