23 Oct 2026
Twin share
£1,173pp
Escorted tour
Jordan & Egypt Express: Petra, Wadi Rum & Sinai – 9 Days
Petra, a Wadi Rum desert camp, Dahab and Mount Sinai in nine days, in a group of up to 16.
9 days
From £1,036
Tour overview
This 9-day small-group trip is a fast-paced introduction to Jordan and Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, from the ancient city of Petra and the deserts of Wadi Rum to the Red Sea coast and the mountains of Mount Sinai, finishing in Cairo. Groups have up to 16 travellers aged 15 and over, with local leaders in Jordan and Egypt. You stay eight nights: seven in modest twin-share hotels and one in a shared camel-hair tent at a Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum. Seven breakfasts are included, along with a traditional Bedouin zarb dinner, slow-cooked in the sand, at the desert camp.
Your trip begins in Amman with a welcome meeting, then a minibus takes you to Mount Nebo, where Moses is said to be buried and to have looked out over the Promised Land. Arriving in Petra, you spend two nights near the lost city of the Nabataeans, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, with a full day to walk the narrow Siq to the Treasury, explore the royal tombs and climb to the Monastery.
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From Petra you drive into Wadi Rum, a rugged, lunar-like landscape of red sand framed by huge sandstone mountains, made famous by Lawrence of Arabia. A night at a Bedouin camp brings a zarb dinner and a sky full of stars. The next morning you travel to Aqaba, say goodbye to your Jordanian leader and cross the Red Sea into Egypt.
Dahab, a relaxed resort town on the Gulf of Aqaba, offers two nights to unwind, with the chance to snorkel at the Blue Hole, one of the best diving sites in the Red Sea. You then drive into the mountains to St Catherine, with an optional pre-dawn climb of Mount Sinai to watch the sunrise, before visiting St Catherine's Monastery, built over 1,500 years ago at the foot of the mountain. The final drive takes you through the desert to Cairo.
The physical rating is medium, with early starts and walking on uneven ground. This trip suits travellers short on time who want Petra, the desert and the Red Sea in little more than a week.
Trip highlights
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Mount Nebo (Day 2)
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A full day in Petra (Day 3)
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A Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum (Day 4)
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Snorkelling at the Blue Hole (Day 6)
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An optional Mount Sinai sunrise climb (Day 8)
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St Catherine's Monastery (Day 8)
Your route
11 stops from Amman to Cairo
- Amman Day 1
- Mount Nebo Day 2
- Dead Sea Day 2
- Kerak Castle Day 2
- Petra Days 2–3
- Wadi Rum Day 4
- Aqaba Day 5
- Taba Day 5
- Dahab Days 5–6
- St Catherine Day 7
- Cairo Days 8–9
Why choose this tour
Petra, Wadi Rum and the Red Sea in just nine days. Great value, with a desert camp night and a zarb dinner included.
Best suited to
- Travellers short on time
- Travellers on a budget
- Solo travellers looking for a group
- First-time visitors to Jordan
Day-by-day itinerary
9 days from Amman, Jordan to Cairo, Egypt
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Day 1 · Amman Arrive in Amman
A welcome meeting at 6pm.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 2 · Mount Nebo, Petra Petra
Visit Mount Nebo on the way to Petra.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Petra, The Treasury Petra
A full day in the rose-red city.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Wadi Rum Wadi Rum
A night in the desert with a zarb dinner.
- Hotel
- Bedouin desert camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 5 · Aqaba, Dahab Dahab
Cross the Red Sea into Egypt.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Blue Hole Dahab
A free day, perhaps snorkelling.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · St Catherine St Catherine
Lunch in Dahab, then into the mountains.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Mount Sinai, St Catherine's Monastery, Cairo Cairo
An optional sunrise climb, then the monastery.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 9 · Cairo Trip ends
The trip ends this morning.
Where you stay
- Amman (1 night) Hotel
- Petra (2 nights) Hotel
- Wadi Rum (1 night) Bedouin desert camp
- Dahab (2 nights) Hotel
- St Catherine (1 night) Hotel
- Cairo (1 night) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 7 nights in hotels and 1 at a desert camp
- Meals 7 breakfasts and 1 dinner
- Private transport and Red Sea crossing
- Mount Nebo and Petra
- Wadi Rum desert camp with zarb dinner
- St Catherine's Monastery
- Local leaders in Jordan and Egypt
Not included
- Meals not included 1 breakfast, 7 lunches and 7 dinners
- International flights
- Visas for Jordan and Egypt
- Optional activities such as Blue Hole snorkelling
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want to see the Pyramids and Luxor — this trip focuses on Jordan and Sinai
- You want comfort — hotels are modest and the camp is shared
- You want many meals included — most are free to choose
- You want international flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–8 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: Day 4
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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.
Does this trip visit the Pyramids?
No, it finishes in Cairo, so you can add extra nights to see the Pyramids.
Is the Mount Sinai climb included?
It is optional, a pre-dawn climb to watch the sunrise.
What is the desert camp like?
A shared camel-hair tent at a Bedouin camp, with a traditional zarb dinner.
Do I need visas?
UK visitors need visas for Jordan and Egypt. Check the latest requirements before you travel.
Does the leader change?
Yes, a Jordanian leader hands over to an Egyptian leader at Aqaba.
How many people travel together?
Up to 16 travellers aged 15 and over.
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.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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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.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary