Day 2 Cairo (1B,1D) Explore the Great Three Pyramids in Giza with a guided tour. Buzzing with activities, Cairo has a mix of modern and ancient wonders. Take an optional camel ride at the Great Pyramids of Giza and/or the Sphinx.
Day 3-5 Aswan (3B,1L,2D) Ride along the Nile in a felucca, stopping at Elephantine Island, Aga Khan Mausoleum and the botanical gardens on Kitchener's Island. Visit a Nubian village and spend the night under the stars.
Day 6-7 Luxor (2B,1D) Upon arrival in Luxor, you'll have time to explore Luxor and the surroundings incuding the Karnak temple, Luxor Museum, or even take a hot air balloon trip and visit the Dendera and Abydos temples. Next day we trek by donkey to the West Bank and visit the Valley of the Kings, made famous by the 1922 discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, Deir al Medina.
Day 8 Cairo (1B) Spend a day exploring Cairo, including the Khan el-Khalili bazaar and Egyptian Museum.
Day 9 Mt Sinai (1B) Climb to the top of the summit for a glorious sunset. Enter the walled monastery of St Katherine.
Day 10 Nuweiba (1B) Relax and enjoy the Red Sea, before crossing the Gulf of Aquaba to the biblical land of Jordan.
Day 11 Aquaba (1B) Once the main port for shipments to the Far East and now a thriving resort town, Aquaba offers delicious food and beaches to enjoy.
Day 12 Wadi Rum (1B, 1D) A vast, silent place that is timeless and starkly beautiful, Wadi Rum is likely the most stunning desertscape in the world.
Day 13-14 Petra (1B) Petra is the most famous site in Jordan. Explore imposing facades, great buildings and tombs in this magnificent ancient city.
Day 15 Madaba (1B) Travel the King's highway stopping at Shobak Castle, one of the most significant sights in Jordan and Al-Karak Castle, Jordan's ancient Crusader castle. Enjoy Madaba, famous for byzantine mosaics and Ottoman-style houses.
Day 16-17 Amman (1B) Check out the sights of this bustling capital of Jordan. Explore the Roman theatre, Citadel and the Museums.
