Wendy Wu Egypt and Jordan Adventure

Qaitbay Citadel
See this 15th century fortress, built in the port of Alexandria

Egyptian Museum
Admire some of the world’s greatest treasures in the museum’s enormous collection of artifacts, mummies and coffins.

Jerash
Visit the ancient city of Jerash, one of the largest sites of Roman architecture

Petra
Explore this famous sight containing tombs and temples carved into the cliffs

Day 1: Fly to Cairo
Fly to Cairo and transfer to your hotel for your overnight stay.
Dinner

Day 2: Pyramids of Giza
Spend today exploring the Pyramids of Giza and The Sphinx, followed by the Egyptian Museum, before testing your bargaining skills at Khan El Khalili bazaar.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3: Old Cairo
Spend the morning exploring Cairo’s oldest district, the Coptic Quarter, with its impressive churches and the Christian artefact collection at the Coptic Museum. Later, continue to Sakkara, an ancient necropolis famed for its painted catacombs and the Step Pyramid of Djoser.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4: Explore Alexandria
Travel north to Alexandria, visiting the Roman Amphitheater, the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, and the defensive fortress of Qaitbay Citadel on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 5: El Alamein and Monastery of St Macarius
This morning, visit El Alamein, the site of two key battles in WWII. Explore the military museum and war cemeteries before travelling southeast back to Cairo. Stop en route to visit the still-active Monastery of St Macarius, inhabited by Coptic Orthodox monks since the 4th century AD.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 6: Luxor & Karnak
After arriving in Luxor, transfer to the port to begin your four night Nile River Cruise. Once settled, your shore excursion takes you to Luxor’s East Bank, visiting the Temple of Karnak, an impressive complex of buildings including the Hypostyle Hall.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 7: Explore the West Bank
Explore the stunning landscape of the West Bank where you will the Colossi of Memnon statues, the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, and the famous Valley of Kings, home to the tombs of ancient Egyptian rulers. Later sail to Esna.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 8: Kom Ombo
Sailing further down The Nile River, you will reach the city of Edfu for a visit to the Temple of Edfu, before sailing to Kom Ombo to explore the Temple of Kom Ombo. Set sail again for Aswan.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 9: Abu Simbel
Disembark the ship and journey southwest to the iconic twin temples of Abu Simbel, at Egypt’s furthest edge. This atmospheric temple complex, perhaps the greatest in Egypt, is dedicated to Ramesses II, often considered the greatest pharaoh of the New Kingdom. Admire its many halls and imposing statues before returning to your cruise ship in Aswan.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 10: Discover Aswan
This morning you will tour the town of Aswan. You’ll visit the 111-metre tall High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the majestic Temple of Philae. This afternoon, enjoy a felucca tour around the area. Transfer to the airport in the evening for your flight to Cairo.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 11: Fly to Jordan
This morning, you will continue your tour with a flight to Jordan. On arrival transfer to your hotel to settle in and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 12: Jerash Chariot Race
Head to the ancient Roman city Jerash where you will witness the Roman pastime of chariot racing. Continue to Ajloun to visit the castle here.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 13: Explore Amman
Take a city tour of Amman to explore the Citadel and Roman Amphitheatre before exploring the desert castles

Day 14: Mount Nebo
Today you will visit Mount Nebo, and the town of Madaba to visit the Orthodox Church of St. George before continuing to the world-renowned city of Petra. In the evening, experience an authentic Levantine cooking class.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 15: Petra by night & day
A morning to explore the amazing UNESCO World Heritage site of Petra, with its many caves and tombs. Spend the afternoon relaxing before returning this evening to experience it at night, by candlelight.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 16: Wadi Rum Desert Camp
Stop at Little Petra, a smaller canyon, before the journey to Wadi Rum. Here you will explore Lawrence’s road, driving over the sand dunes and through canyons. You will spend the evening surrounded by desert and starlight in a Bedouin camp.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 17: Dead Sea
Head north to the Dead Sea where you have the day to explore on your own. Experience one of the world’s saltiest bodies of water by floating in the Dead Sea, or do some exploring of this lovely coastal area.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 18: Depart Jordan
This morning you will depart Amman and fly back to the UK.
Breakfast

Experience Petra by candlelight
A highlight of Jordan and an experience not to be missed – Petra by Night. Start by walking the entire Siq (candlelit gorge) to the Treasury, which is lit with over 1,500 candles, bringing this major attraction to light.

Visit a World War II battlefield
Pay a visit to El Alamein, the site of one of the most important battles in the Western Desert campaign of WWII. Explore the fascinating war museum and pay your respects at the military cemetery here.

• International flights
• 17nts in 4-5* accommodation
• All meals: 17 breakfasts, 16 lunches and 17 dinners
• Touring with guides and entrance fees
• Domestic transportation

Classic

These tours are designed for those who wish to see the iconic sites and magnificent treasures of Japan on an excellent value group tour whilst travelling with like-minded people. The tours are on a fully-inclusive basis so you’ll travel with the assurance that all your arrangements are taken care of. You will be accompanied by our dedicated  and  professional  National  Escorts  and  local  guides,  whose  unparalleled  knowledge  will  turn  your holiday into an unforgettable experience.

The maximum number of people per group for this tour is 24

This tour has a Level 1 fitness rating. This means that a reasonable level of fitness is required but it’s more about spending time on your feet rather than covering large distances. You’ll be getting on and off coaches and boats, walking around the sights and climbing some steps.