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Lost City & Great Pyramids

Jordan & Egypt in 9 Days, 7 Nights in Destination

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An unforgettable multi-country tour of Jordan & Egypt! Tick two Wonders of the World off your bucket list at Petra and the Great Pyramids.

Trip Highlights

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    Cairo
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    Giza
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    Amman
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    Petra
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    Wadi Rum

Included

  1. All flights

  2. Accommodation

  3. All transfers

  4. Activities

  5. Some meals

Availability

  1. Departures available until April 2026

  2. Available Group tours

  3. Solo travelers from + £ 310

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Categories available

  1. charm included

  2. superior from + £ 300

  3. luxury from + £ 500

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Itinerary

Discover two wonders of the world on this bucket-list trip! Experience the heritage of Amman, take in the views from Mount Nebo and uncover the secrets of the lost city of Petra. Cross the Wadi Rum desert and explore the cultures of Cairo before visiting the Great Pyramids of Giza

1st Day: UK/Ireland - Night on board

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It's time to set off on an unforgettable adventure to historic Jordan and incredible Egypt! Arrive at your UK/Ireland departure airport ready to check in for a flight to the Jordanian capital of Amman*. Night on board.

* If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

2nd Day: Amman

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Touch down in Amman and transfer to your hotel.* Amman is the modern capital of Jordan but possesses dozens of ancient historical sites, set across several hillsides in northern Jordan. Spend the remainder of the day at your leisure. Alternatively, if you arrive early in the day, why not take an optional city tour to get to know the most emblematic sights in the city?** Dinner and overnight stay in Amman***.

* Possibility of booking early check-in in the next step of the booking process.

**Optional Amman City Tour with Dinner: Explore Amman this afternoon, the capital of the Hashemite Kingdom founded 7000 years ago. See the city's most emblematic sights including Amman Citadel, Hercules Temple, the Byzantine Church and the Ummayad Palace and pay a visit to the fascinating Amman Archaeological Museum. Head downtown to see the incredible Roman Amphitheatre and the old markets before exploring the newer part of the city. End the tour with an authentic Jordanian dinner at a local restaurant.

*** Please note: If you arrive at the hotel after 9:00 p.m, dinner will not be included. Instead, you will have the option to reserve a cold packed dinner for an additional charge in the next step of the booking process.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
ibis Amman or similar
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1031 Reviews

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Activities

Optional
Amman Afternoon City Tour

Moderate

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3rd Day: Amman - Madaba - Mount Nebo - Shobak Castle - Petra

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Breakfast at the hotel. Set off for Madaba this morning to see the oldest mosaic map in the world, housed within the historic St. George Church. Continue to Mount Nebo, overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. Believed to be the place where Moses was granted a view of the Promised Land and later buried, take in the spectacular views of this sacred place.

Next, drive to the fascinating Shobak Castle, a Crusader Castle dating back to 1115. At the end of the visit, head to Petra and check in at the hotel. Spend the evening at your leisure, ready to discover the ancient city in the morning! If you can't wait, we recommend an optional Petra by Night excursion!* Dinner and overnight stay in Petra.

*Optional Petra By Night Excursion: Savour the opportunity to discover the legendary sights of Petra by night! Walk along the Siq Gorge before arriving at the iconic Treasury to admire its legendary candlelit facade. A spectacular sight!

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
La Maison Petra or similar
tripadvisor rating

1072 Reviews

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Activities

included
Madaba City Tour & Mount Nebo

Moderate

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included
Visit to Shobak Castle

Active

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Optional
Petra By Night Excursion

Light

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4th Day: Petra

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Breakfast at the hotel. Spend today exploring the famed Nabatean capital with an excursion to Petra! During the visit, discover the most important and representative monuments, sculpted into the rock by this ancient civilization. Admire the Treasury, the famous and most internationally recognised monument featured in one of the Indiana Jones films, and other highlights, such as the Coloured Tombs and the Royal Tombs. Let your imagination run wild as you learn about life here in ancient times. Petra is one of those places in the world that you must visit at least once in your life! One of the Seven Wonders of the World, enjoy an unforgettable day exploring this bucket-list site. At the end of the visit, return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Petra.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
La Maison Petra or similar
tripadvisor rating

1072 Reviews

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Activities

included
Full-Day Tour of Petra

Active

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5th Day: Petra - Wadi Rum - Amman

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Breakfast at the hotel. Today, head to beautiful Wadi Rum, the desert made famous by Lawrence of Arabia. Take a 4x4 excursion across the lunar-like landscape for an unforgettable experience. At the indicated time, return to Amman and spend the rest of the day at your leisure, soaking up the culture and atmosphere of the Jordanian capital. Dinner and overnight stay in Amman.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
ibis Amman or similar
tripadvisor rating

1031 Reviews

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Activities

included
4x4 Desert Safari in Wadi Rum

Moderate

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6th Day: Amman - Cairo

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Breakfast at the hotel. Continue your adventure today as you head to Egypt! At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. Touch down in Cairo and transfer to the hotel. Once you've settled in the remainder of the day is free at your leisure to get to know the sights and sounds of Cairo, in the shadow of the Great Pyramids! Go shopping at the local souk or sample the national cuisine. Overnight stay in Cairo.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Ramses Hilton or similar
tripadvisor rating

5329 Reviews

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7th Day: Cairo

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Breakfast at the hotel. Get to know the Egyptian capital today with an excursion to the legendary Great Pyramids! Begin at the Giza plateau, home of the three Great Pyramids, built over 4,500 years ago and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World! Explore the pyramids and learn about their fascinating history as you walk in the footsteps of the pharaohs. Continue to the Great Sphinx to unearth more secrets of Ancient Egypt. The afternoon is free at your leisure to explore Cairo at your own pace. We recommend an optional excursion to Memphis and the necropolis of Sakkara*. Overnight stay in Cairo.

*Optional excursion to Memphis and Sakkara: Visit Memphis, once the place of residence of the Egyptian pharaohs. See the stepped pyramid, built by Imhotep and explore the complete funeral complex of Mastabas. Continue to Mit Rahina to visit the open-air museum and explore the necropolis of Sakkara.

Important: The order of the optional excursions may vary depending on your departure day.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Ramses Hilton or similar
tripadvisor rating

5329 Reviews

See our full selection

Activities

included
Pyramids of Giza & Cairo Tour

Active

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Optional
Memphis & Sakkara Excursion

Active

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8th Day: Cairo

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Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure to explore Cairo at your own pace. Enjoy a little retail therapy in the local bazaar or soak up the immense history of the priceless objects housed within the famous Egyptian Museum! The rest of the day is at your leisure, we recommend rounding it off with an evening tour of Cairo with dinner*. Overnight stay in Cairo.

*Optional Cairo by Night: We take a walk around the most beautiful corners of Cairo (Tahrir Square, Zamalek, Cairo Tower and the Opera House) before heading to the restaurant where we will enjoy a delicious dinner. We will finish the evening with a visit to the famous Mirror Café.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Ramses Hilton or similar
tripadvisor rating

5329 Reviews

See our full selection

Activities

included
Visit to the Egyptian Museum & Bazaar Khan el Khalili

Moderate

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Optional
Cairo by Night

Moderate

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9th Day: Cairo - UK/Ireland

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Breakfast at the hotel*. Sadly, it's time to bring your adventure to an end. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport to board your flight back to the UK/Ireland. Arrive in the UK/Ireland and end your trip**.

*Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.

**If your return flight departs in the evening, your arrival in the UK/Ireland will be the following day.

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From £ 1,699

Selected

  • Charm & Superior & Luxury category hotels.
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superior

From £ 1,999

  • Superior & Luxury category hotels
luxury

From £ 2,199

  • Luxury category hotels

Accommodation: 7 Nights

Included activities

Included

Madaba City Tour & Mount Nebo

Included activity for day 3 in Mount Nebo

See the oldest mosaic map in the world, housed within the historic St. George Church in Madaba. Continue to Mount Nebo, overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. It is believed to be the place where Moses was granted a view of the Promised Land!

Duration 05:00h Approx. Pick up time: 08:00 Approx

Physical rating:

Moderate

All timings are approximate and dependent on traffic, weather and local conditions. This timing schedule is intended for guidance only and is subject to change by our guide or driver.

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Included

Visit to Shobak Castle

Included activity for day 3

Visit the fascinating Shobak Castle, nestled on the side of a mountain and built by King Baldwin I of Jerusalem in 1115 to guard the route between Egypt and Damascus. An important piece of Crusader-era history, explore the castle and learn its history.

Duration 03:00h Approx. Pick up time: 15:00 Approx

Physical rating:

Active

All timings are approximate and dependent on traffic, weather and local conditions. This timing schedule is intended for guidance only and is subject to change by our guide or driver.

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Included

Full-Day Tour of Petra

Included activity for day 4 in Petra

Discover the most important and representative monuments of Petra, sculpted into the rock by the ancient Nabateans. Admire the Treasury, the most internationally recognised monument, and other highlights, such as the Coloured Tombs and the Royal Tombs.

Duration 09:00h Approx. Pick up time: 08:00 Approx

Physical rating:

Active

All timings are approximate and dependent on traffic, weather and local conditions. This timing schedule is intended for guidance only and is subject to change by our guide or driver.

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Included

4x4 Desert Safari in Wadi Rum

Included activity for day 5 in Wadi Rum

Explore beautiful Wadi Rum, the desert made famous by Lawrence of Arabia. Take a 4x4 excursion across the lunar-like landscape for an unforgettable experience as you traverse the endless landscapes of sand dunes and orange rock formations!

Duration 02:00h Approx. Pick up time: 14:00 Approx

Physical rating:

Moderate

All timings are approximate and dependent on traffic, weather and local conditions. This timing schedule is intended for guidance only and is subject to change by our guide or driver.

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Available Activities

Activities are subject to availability. The price for each optional activity will be shown in the next step of the booking process.
Optional

Amman Afternoon City Tour

Suggested activity for day 2 in Amman

See the city's most emblematic sights including Amman Citadel, Hercules Temple, the Byzantine Church and Ummayad Palace. Pay a visit to Amman Archaeological Museum and the Roman Amphitheatre and end the tour with an authentic meal at a local restaurant.

Duration 04:00h Approx. Pick up time: info at destination

Physical rating:

Moderate

more information
Optional

Petra By Night Excursion

Suggested activity for day 3 in Petra

Savour the opportunity to discover the legendary sights of Petra by night! Walk along the Siq Gorge before arriving at the iconic Treasury to admire its legendary candlelit facade. A spectacular sight!

Duration 02:00h Approx. Pick up time: 20:00 Approx

Physical rating:

Light

more information
Optional

Memphis & Sakkara Excursion

Suggested activity for day 7 in Saqqara

Visit ancient Memphis and the nearby necropolis of Sakkara. See the stepped pyramid of Djoser, built by Imhotep, and explore the complete funeral complex of Mastabas. Continue to Mit Rahina to visit the open-air museum.

Duration 04:00h Approx. Pick up time: 17:00 Approx

Physical rating:

Active

All timings are approximate and dependent on traffic, weather and local conditions. This timing schedule is intended for guidance only and is subject to change by our guide or driver.

more information
Optional

Cairo by Night

Suggested activity for day 8 in Cairo

Walk through the bustling sites of Tahrir Square, Zamalek, Cairo Tower, and the Cairo Opera House. End with an included dinner at a local restaurant.

Duration 03:00h Approx. Pick up time: info at destination

Physical rating:

Moderate

Vegetarian and/or children's menu available upon request.

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The price includes

  • Departures from main UK/Ireland airports.
  • International flights: UK/Ireland - Amman, Amman - Cairo, Cairo - UK/Ireland.
  • 7 nights accommodation in Charm, Superior & Luxury category hotels.*
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  • 7 breakfasts & 4 dinners.
  • Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.**
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    See itinerary
  • All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
  • Free visa on arrival in Amman. ***
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  • ATOL Protection.
  • 4x4 excursion in Wadi Rum in Jordan.

Not included

Visa (required)*, drinks, tips**, and aany other services not mentioned in "What's included".

* Visa for Egypt issued on arrival. Price approx. $25.

** Egypt: mandatory tips of $15 per person.

Drinks, tips and any other services not mentioned in "What's included".

If you arrive in the early hours between 00:00 and 11:30, you must add the optional early check-in to have access to your room immediately. 

To guarantee optional services, we recommend that you add them to your current booking, as they are subject to availability.

Please note: Maximum group size 35 people in Jordan.
 
If you arrive in the early hours between 00:00 and 11:30, you must add the optional early check-in to have access to your room immediately.

* You will have the option to add early check-in on arrival in the next step of the booking process.

Important notes regading accommodation:

None of the camps offered in Wadi Rum can be considered as a Luxury option as Luxury camps do not exist in Wadi Rum. All the camps are operated by Bedouins, not Hoteliers. The standard of service is equal between camps but can't be considered equal in comparison to the other hotels offered in the tour.

Tent types and allocation in Wadi Rum are the same for both Charm and Superior Categories. You can upgrade to a Martian Tent during the next step of the booking process, or select our Luxury accommodation category as the Martian tent comes included.

If you choose the Charm or Superior category keep in mind that the hotels in Egypt are the same, only the hotels in Jordan change.

** The order of the visits are subject to change at the destination. Therefore, we don't recommend booking independent activities until you reach your destination.

*** Important: If you have purchased the full package with Exoticca, including flights, please note that a copy of the passports of all travelers must be sent to customerservice@exoticca.com once your reservation is complete to arrange your visa. To obtain your free visa upon arrival, managed by our travel partner in Jordan, we require your complete Passport information and a copy as well at least 30 days prior to your departure.

In case you have not purchased your flights with us, you will have to go through this process on your own, which you can do online at  https://moi.gov.jo/EN/Pages/Visa_E_Applications  or at your arrival.

 

Please note that in case you purchased the full package with Exoticca, including flights, please note that the airport transfer on arrival in Amman will be shared with other travelers in your tour group. A guide will be there to meet you on arrival, but you may be required to wait up to two hours before leaving for the hotel, depending on the flight arrival times.

EGYPT: This trip is not suitable for a person with reduced mobility due to the nature of the excursions and the terrain.
However, please note that this tour can be taken privately. There will be a private guide and a specifically designed itinerary to ensure maximum enjoyment. The excursions will be taken via alternative routes with ease of access and the pace will be dictated by the passenger.
To take part in the private tour it is required that the person with reduced mobility is accompanied by a dedicated person at all times, to assist in any necessary situations, such as getting in and out of the transport vehicle, on excursions, and so on.

  • Jordan
  • Egypt
    • Entry requirements

      Passport with a minimum of six months validity. One page required for stamp.

    • Visa

      A visa is mandatory. This is issued on arrival to the country.

    • Currency

      Jordanian Dinar.

    • Language

      Arabic.

    • Electricity

      220 V. European style plug

    • Health

      There are no mandatory vaccinations for travelers from the UK.

    • Time zone

      UTC + 02:00.

    • Other useful information

      You should always bargain when you go shopping.

    • Tourist Office website

      http://sp.visitjordan.com

    Important: Please note that professional cameras, such as those with big zoom lenses, drones of any kind and tripods of any kind are not allowed in Jordan. Bringing these objects into the country can cause delays at the airport so please leave these items at home.

    Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.

    Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same, or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.

    Please note: there are no triple rooms in Jordan hotels and the extra bed are fold-out style, smaller in size than a standard single bed. Triple rooms are not bigger or more spacious because they are occupied by 3 people.

    For a three-person occupancy, the only option would be to have one double bed or two single beds and a rollaway or sofa bed. This option is only available under request through our call center.

    In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or cancelled without prior notice.

    The Foreign & Commonwealth Office offer up-to-date travel advice by visiting www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

    If you have reduced mobility, require the use of a wheelchair, or you would prefer this tour to be a private experience for you and your group, you must contact our Experts at +44 20 8068 3176 before booking to ensure that your needs can be met.

    While on the road, it is highly unlikely that the vehicle will be equipped with wifi or bathroom facilities, though rest stops will be made for long trips. We recommend purchasing a new SIM card at the airport or placing an e-SIM before travel to guarantee internet connection.

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