Tour overview

This 15-day trip for travellers aged 18 to 35 combines the great sights of Egypt and Jordan with nights on the Nile, on sleeper trains and in the desert, at a price that suits young travellers. Groups have up to 16 travellers, with a leader in each country. You stay fourteen nights: nine in simple three- and four-star twin-share hotels, two on overnight sleeper trains, one on a felucca and two at a Bedouin-style desert camp in Wadi Rum. Thirteen breakfasts, two lunches and six dinners are included, with all meals on the felucca and on the second night in the desert. A one-way flight from Cairo to Amman is included.

Starting in Cairo, you drive out to the edge of the city to see the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, then board an overnight sleeper train to Aswan. Your leader takes you through the town's bazaar, and free time allows an early trip to the temples of Abu Simbel. You then board a felucca, a traditional Nile sailing boat that works like a floating tent, and sleep on deck under the stars.

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In Luxor you cross to the West Bank to visit three tombs in the Valley of the Kings and the great temples of ancient Thebes, before an overnight train returns you to Cairo. A trip on the Metro brings you into the heart of the city, then you fly to Amman for a walking tour from the hilltop Citadel down through the old downtown.

Heading south into Wadi Rum, you spend two nights at a desert camp, rising early to see the red sand and sandstone mountains at their best and exploring by 4WD. In Petra you have two days to explore the rose-red city of the Nabataeans, walking the Siq to the Treasury and climbing to the Monastery. The King's Highway takes you to Madaba, with stops along the way, where the trip ends.

The physical rating is medium, with early starts, walking and simple accommodation. This trip suits sociable young travellers who want to see both countries' highlights in two weeks. Leaders change at the border between the two countries.

Trip highlights

  • The Pyramids of Giza (Day 2)
  • Aswan's bazaar (Day 3)
  • A night on a Nile felucca (Day 5)
  • The Valley of the Kings (Day 7)
  • Two nights in Wadi Rum (Days 10–11)
  • Two days in Petra (Days 12–13)

Your route

14 stops from Cairo to Madaba

15-day route: Cairo – Aswan – Nile felucca – Luxor – Cairo – Amman – Wadi Rum – Petra – Madaba
  1. Cairo Days 1–2
  2. Pyramids of Giza Day 2
  3. Aswan Days 3–5
  4. Abu Simbel Day 4
  5. Kom Ombo Temple Day 6
  6. Temple of Edfu Day 6
  7. Luxor Days 6–7
  8. Cairo Day 8
  9. Amman Day 9
  10. Wadi Rum Days 10–11
  11. Petra Days 12–13
  12. Dead Sea Day 14
  13. Mount Nebo Day 14
  14. Madaba Days 14–15

Why choose this tour

Egypt and Jordan in two weeks, with the flight between them included. Nights on the Nile and in the desert with a sociable group.

Best suited to

  • Travellers aged 18 to 35
  • Solo travellers looking for a social group
  • First-time visitors to Egypt and Jordan
  • Travellers on a budget
A felucca on the Nile at sunset

Day-by-day itinerary

15 days from Cairo, Egypt to Madaba, Jordan

  1. Day 1 · Cairo Arrive in Cairo

    A welcome meeting and dinner.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2 · Giza, Pyramids Giza

    The Pyramids, then the night train south.

    Hotel
    Overnight sleeper train
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  3. Day 3 · Aswan Aswan

    A tour of the bazaar with your leader.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · Aswan, Abu Simbel Aswan

    A free day, perhaps for Abu Simbel.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Nile Nile felucca

    Sail the Nile and sleep on deck.

    Hotel
    Felucca
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  6. Day 6 · Luxor Luxor

    Leave the felucca and travel to Luxor.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7 · Valley of the Kings West Bank

    Royal tombs, then the night train north.

    Hotel
    Overnight sleeper train
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  8. Day 8 · Cairo Cairo

    Explore the city by Metro.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  9. Day 9 · Amman Amman

    Fly to Jordan for a group meeting.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  10. Day 10 · Amman Citadel, Wadi Rum Wadi Rum

    A walking tour, then south to the desert.

    Hotel
    Desert camp
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  11. Day 11 · Wadi Rum Wadi Rum

    An early start and a day in the desert.

    Hotel
    Desert camp
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  12. Day 12 · Petra Petra

    Travel to Petra for a first visit.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  13. Day 13 · Petra, The Treasury Petra

    A full day at your own pace.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  14. Day 14 · King's Highway, Madaba Madaba

    Drive the King's Highway to Madaba.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  15. Day 15 · Madaba Trip ends

    The trip ends after breakfast.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Camels among the rock tombs of Petra

Where you stay

  • Cairo (1 night) Hotel
  • Cairo to Aswan (1 night) Overnight sleeper train
  • Aswan (2 nights) Hotel
  • Nile (1 night) Felucca
  • Luxor (1 night) Hotel
  • Luxor to Cairo (1 night) Overnight sleeper train
  • Cairo (1 night) Hotel
  • Amman (1 night) Hotel
  • Wadi Rum (2 nights) Desert camp
  • Petra (2 nights) Hotel
  • Madaba (1 night) Hotel

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 9 nights in hotels, 2 on sleeper trains, 1 on a felucca and 2 at a desert camp
  • Meals 13 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 6 dinners
  • Two overnight sleeper trains and a flight from Cairo to Amman
  • Pyramids of Giza
  • Aswan bazaar tour and felucca night
  • Valley of the Kings
  • Amman walking tour and Wadi Rum 4WD
  • Two-day Petra pass
  • Leaders in Egypt and Jordan

Not included

  • Meals not included 1 breakfast, 11 lunches and 8 dinners
  • International flights to Cairo and from Jordan
  • Visas for Egypt and Jordan
  • Optional activities such as Abu Simbel and Petra by night
  • Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
The Aswan riverside on the Nile

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You are over 35 — this trip is for 18 to 35-year-olds
  • You want comfort — some nights are on trains, a felucca and in a camp
  • You dislike early starts
  • You want international flights to and from the trip included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–8 and 10–15 · Lunch: Days 5 and 11 · Dinner: Days 1–2, 5, 7 and 10–11
FCDO advice UK FCDO travel advice for Egypt · UK FCDO travel advice for Jordan
A 4x4 in the Wadi Rum desert

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £1,382 per person, twin share, tour only. 64 upcoming departures.

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.

Who is this trip for?

Travellers aged 18 to 35.

Is the flight to Amman included?

Yes, a one-way flight from Cairo to Amman, taken without your leader, with a 23kg checked bag.

What is a night on a felucca like?

A traditional sailing boat with mattresses on deck, all meals included and simple shared facilities.

Do I need visas?

UK visitors need visas for Egypt and Jordan. Check the latest requirements before you travel.

Is Abu Simbel included?

No, it is an optional early-morning trip from Aswan.

How many people travel together?

Up to 16 travellers aged 18 to 35, with a leader in each country.

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 4.7 on Trustpilot
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

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