08 Nov 2026
Twin share
£2,750pp
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Escorted tour
Jordan & Egypt: Petra to the Pyramids – 15 Days
Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dahab, Mount Sinai, the Pyramids and Luxor by road, ferry and overnight train.
15 days
From £2,750
Tour overview
This 15-day tour links the great ancient sites of Jordan and Egypt, travelling by road, ferry and overnight train from the Roman ruins of Jerash to the temples and tombs of Luxor. Travellers aged 16 and over join a tour leader throughout. You stay fourteen nights in comfortable hotels, including a beach hotel with a pool in Dahab and a Cairo hotel with Nile views, plus a night at a traditional Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum, a night near St Catherine's Monastery and a night on an overnight train to Luxor. Fourteen breakfasts, four lunches and five dinners are included, among them a Bedouin zarb dinner cooked beneath the sand and a home-cooked lunch with a family in Luxor.
From Amman, one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world, you visit the Citadel and the remarkably preserved Roman city of Jerash. A long and varied day takes in the mosaics of Madaba, a float in the Dead Sea and the crusader castle of Kerak on the way to Petra, where a full day lets you explore the rose-red city carved into sandstone cliffs, with an optional visit to Petra by night.
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A 4WD drive through the desert landscapes of Wadi Rum leads to a night at a Bedouin camp under the stars. Crossing the Red Sea by ferry from Aqaba to Taba, you reach the laid-back resort of Dahab for snorkelling at the Blue Hole, then head into the mountains to St Catherine's Monastery, with an optional pre-dawn climb of Mount Sinai for sunrise.
Driving to Cairo via the Suez Canal, you visit the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza and the new Grand Egyptian Museum. An overnight train takes you to Luxor, where you visit Karnak Temple and sail on the Nile by felucca, then cross to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and Medinet Habu. A free day allows for an optional sunrise hot-air balloon flight.
The physical rating is medium, with early starts, walking on uneven ground and some long drives. This tour suits travellers who want to see the highlights of both countries in two weeks, with the logistics handled.
Trip highlights
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Roman Jerash and the Amman Citadel (Day 2)
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A full day in Petra (Day 4)
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A Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum (Day 5)
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Snorkelling at the Blue Hole (Day 7)
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The Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum (Day 10)
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The Valley of the Kings (Day 13)
Your route
14 stops from Amman to Luxor
- Amman Days 1–2
- Jerash Day 2
- Madaba Day 3
- Dead Sea Day 3
- Kerak Castle Day 3
- Petra Days 3–4
- Wadi Rum Day 5
- Aqaba Day 6
- Taba Day 6
- Dahab Days 6–7
- St Catherine Day 8
- Cairo Days 9–11
- Pyramids of Giza Day 10
- Luxor Days 12–15
Why choose this tour
Petra and the Pyramids in one two-week trip, crossing the Red Sea by ferry. A night in the desert, Red Sea snorkelling and a Nile felucca sail.
Best suited to
- History lovers
- First-time visitors to the Middle East
- Travellers short on time
- Solo travellers looking for a group
Day-by-day itinerary
15 days from Amman, Jordan to Luxor, Egypt
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Day 1 · Amman Arrive in Amman
The tour starts in Jordan's capital.
- Hotel
- Al-Qasr Metropole Hotel or similar
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Day 2 · Jerash, Amman Citadel Jerash and Amman
Visit Roman Jerash and the Citadel.
- Hotel
- Al-Qasr Metropole Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Madaba, Dead Sea, Kerak, Petra To Petra
Madaba, a Dead Sea float and Kerak castle.
- Hotel
- La Maison Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Petra Petra
A full day in the rose-red city.
- Hotel
- La Maison Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Wadi Rum Wadi Rum
A 4WD drive and a night at a desert camp.
- Hotel
- Bedouin camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 · Aqaba, Taba, Dahab Dahab
A ferry across the Red Sea to Egypt.
- Hotel
- Swiss Inn Dahab or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 7 · Blue Hole Blue Hole
Snorkel at the Blue Hole.
- Hotel
- Swiss Inn Dahab or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 · Dahab, St Catherine St Catherine
A free morning, then into the mountains.
- Hotel
- Morgan Land Village or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 9 · Mount Sinai, Suez Canal, Cairo Cairo
An optional Sinai climb, then drive to Cairo.
- Hotel
- Novotel Cairo El Borg or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 10 · Giza, Grand Egyptian Museum Pyramids
The Pyramids, Sphinx and new museum.
- Hotel
- Novotel Cairo El Borg or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 11 · Cairo Cairo
A free day, then the night train to Luxor.
- Hotel
- Overnight train
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 12 · Karnak Temple, Nile Luxor
Karnak Temple and a felucca sail.
- Hotel
- Aracan Eatabe Luxor Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 13 · Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Medinet Habu West Bank
Tombs, temples and lunch with a local family.
- Hotel
- Aracan Eatabe Luxor Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 14 · Luxor Luxor
A free day, with an optional balloon flight.
- Hotel
- Aracan Eatabe Luxor Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 15 · Luxor Tour ends
The tour ends after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Amman (2 nights) Al-Qasr Metropole Hotel or similar
- Petra (2 nights) La Maison Hotel or similar
- Wadi Rum (1 night) Bedouin camp
- Dahab (2 nights) Swiss Inn Dahab or similar
- St Catherine (1 night) Morgan Land Village or similar
- Cairo (2 nights) Novotel Cairo El Borg or similar
- Cairo to Luxor (1 night) Overnight train
- Luxor (3 nights) Aracan Eatabe Luxor Hotel or similar
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 12 nights in hotels, 1 at a desert camp and 1 on an overnight train
- Meals 14 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners
- Road transport, Aqaba to Taba ferry and overnight train
- Jerash, Madaba, the Dead Sea, Kerak and Petra
- Wadi Rum 4WD and Blue Hole snorkelling
- St Catherine's Monastery, the Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum
- Karnak, a felucca sail and the West Bank of Luxor
- Tour leader throughout
Not included
- Meals not included 9 lunches and 9 dinners
- International flights
- Visas for Jordan and Egypt
- Optional activities such as Petra by night and balloon flights
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a Nile cruise — this tour travels by road and train
- You dislike early starts — several days start early
- You want luxury — hotels are comfortable rather than luxurious
- You want international flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–15 · Lunch: Days 5, 8–9 and 13 · Dinner: Days 5–8 and 11
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Departures & prices
From £2,750 per person, twin share, tour only. 7 upcoming departures. Single travellers from £3,395 (single supplement from £645).
14 Feb 2027
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26 Sept 2027
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17 Oct 2027
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07 Nov 2027
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
How do we travel from Jordan to Egypt?
By road to Aqaba and a ferry across the Red Sea to Taba, then on to Dahab.
Is the Mount Sinai climb included?
It is optional, a pre-dawn climb of around three hours to see the sunrise.
What is the Wadi Rum camp like?
A traditional Bedouin camp with shared facilities, a night under the desert stars.
Do I need visas?
UK visitors need visas for Jordan and Egypt. Check the latest requirements before you travel.
What is the minimum age?
The minimum age is 16.
Who leads the tour?
A tour leader travels with you throughout, with local guides at the major sites.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
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100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
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