20 Dec 2026
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Egypt & Jordan Family Holiday: Petra, Pyramids & Red Sea – 16 Days
Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, the Pyramids, Luxor and a Red Sea resort, with a flight and sleeper train, for families with children aged 5 and over.
16 days
From £3,215
Tour overview
This 16-day small-group family adventure links the best of Jordan and Egypt, with plenty of hands-on activities for children and a beach finish on the Red Sea. Groups have between 2 and 16 travellers, open to ages 5 and over, with a local leader in each country. You stay 15 nights: 13 in comfortable hotels and resorts, one in a Bedouin-style desert camp in Wadi Rum and one on an overnight sleeper train in twin-share cabins. A flight from Amman to Cairo is included, along with all breakfasts, four lunches and eleven dinners.
In Jordan you walk the Soap House Trail through the Ajloun Forest Reserve to meet women making traditional olive soap, explore the Roman ruins of Jerash and see the mosaics of Madaba. A walk through the terraced gardens of Dana village leads to Petra, where you squeeze through the Siq to the Treasury and join a family cooking class. After tea with a Bedouin family at Little Petra, you jump into jeeps to explore the Mars-like valleys of Wadi Rum and spend a night in a desert camp, followed by a day by the sea in Aqaba and a float in the Dead Sea.
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A flight takes you to Cairo, where you visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx and try koshary, Egypt's favourite street food, before boarding the overnight sleeper train to Aswan. There you visit Philae Temple on its island and have a free day, perhaps for an optional trip to Abu Simbel. In Luxor you explore the vast Temple of Karnak, meet a local animal-welfare charity and visit the decorated tombs of the Valley of the Kings.
The adventure ends with two nights at an all-inclusive beachfront resort in Hurghada, with time for an optional Red Sea snorkelling trip among turtles and coral. There is time to relax by the pool or on the beach, with all meals included at the resort, before heading home.
The physical rating is low. This holiday suits families who want to share the wonders of Petra and the pharaohs, with a mix of culture, adventure and beach time, and leaders who know how to keep children engaged.
Trip highlights
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The Soap House Trail and Jerash (Day 2)
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Petra and a family cooking class (Day 4)
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A Wadi Rum jeep safari and desert camp (Day 5)
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The Pyramids and the Sphinx (Day 9)
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The Temple of Karnak and the Valley of the Kings (Days 12–13)
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An all-inclusive Red Sea resort (Days 14–15)
Your route
12 stops from Amman to Hurghada
- Amman Days 1–2
- Jerash Day 2
- Madaba Day 3
- Petra Day 4
- Wadi Rum Day 5
- Aqaba Day 6
- Amman Day 7
- Cairo Days 8–9
- Aswan Days 10–11
- Abu Simbel Day 11
- Luxor Days 12–13
- Hurghada Days 14–16
Why choose this tour
Two countries' greatest sights in one family trip, with a flight and sleeper train arranged. Hands-on activities for children and a beach finish.
Best suited to
- Families with children aged 5 and over
- Grandparents travelling with grandchildren
- Families wanting adventure as well as history
- Families who like meeting other families
Day-by-day itinerary
16 days from Amman, Jordan to Hurghada, Egypt
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Day 1 · Amman Arrive in Amman
A welcome meeting at 5pm and dinner together.
- Hotel
- Khan Khediwe Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Ajloun Forest Reserve, Jerash Soap House Trail and Jerash
Walk to a traditional soap house, then explore the ruins of Jerash.
- Hotel
- Khan Khediwe Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Madaba, Dana, Wadi Musa Madaba and Dana
See Madaba's mosaics and walk through the terraced gardens of Dana village.
- Hotel
- Seven Wonders Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Petra Petra
Explore Petra, then join a family cooking class.
- Hotel
- Petra Silk Road Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 5 · Little Petra, Wadi Rum Wadi Rum
Tea with a Bedouin family, then a jeep safari and a night in the desert.
- Hotel
- Bedouin-style desert camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 · Aqaba Aqaba
A free day by the Red Sea.
- Hotel
- Captain's Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 7 · King's Highway, Dead Sea The Dead Sea
Travel the King's Highway and float in the Dead Sea.
- Hotel
- Holiday Inn or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 · Cairo Fly to Cairo
Fly to Cairo and meet your Egypt leader.
- Hotel
- Pyramids Park Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 9 · Giza, Cairo The Pyramids
Visit the Pyramids and Sphinx, then board the sleeper train.
- Hotel
- Overnight sleeper train
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 10 · Aswan, Philae Temple Aswan
Arrive in Aswan and visit Philae Temple.
- Hotel
- Obelisk Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 11 · Aswan Free day in Aswan
A free day, with an optional trip to Abu Simbel.
- Hotel
- Obelisk Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 12 · Luxor, Karnak Luxor
Drive to Luxor and explore the Temple of Karnak.
- Hotel
- Pyramisa Isis Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 13 · Valley of the Kings Valley of the Kings
Explore the decorated royal tombs with a guide.
- Hotel
- Pyramisa Isis Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 14 · Hurghada Hurghada
Drive to the Red Sea coast and an all-inclusive resort.
- Hotel
- AMC Royal Hotel, all-inclusive, or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 15 · Hurghada Red Sea
A free day, with optional snorkelling and a farewell dinner.
- Hotel
- AMC Royal Hotel, all-inclusive, or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 16 · Hurghada Trip ends in Hurghada
The trip ends after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Amman (2 nights) Khan Khediwe Hotel or similar
- Wadi Musa (2 nights) Seven Wonders Hotel and Petra Silk Road Hotel or similar
- Wadi Rum (1 night) Bedouin-style desert camp
- Aqaba (1 night) Captain's Hotel or similar
- Dead Sea (1 night) Holiday Inn or similar
- Cairo (1 night) Pyramids Park Hotel or similar
- Cairo to Aswan (1 night) Overnight sleeper train
- Aswan (2 nights) Obelisk Hotel or similar
- Luxor (2 nights) Pyramisa Isis Hotel or similar
- Hurghada (2 nights) AMC Royal Hotel, all-inclusive, or similar
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 13 nights in hotels and resorts, 1 in a desert camp and 1 on a sleeper train
- Meals 15 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 11 dinners, with all-inclusive meals in Hurghada
- Flight from Amman to Cairo and the sleeper train to Aswan
- Ajloun Soap House Trail, Jerash, Dana village and Little Petra
- Petra guided tour, cooking class and Wadi Rum jeep safari
- Pyramids, Philae Temple, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings
- Cairo arrival transfer and local leaders throughout
Not included
- International flights
- Jordan and Egypt visas
- Optional trips to Abu Simbel and snorkelling
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a private family tour — this is a group trip
- You dislike early starts — some days begin early
- You want a Nile cruise — you travel by train and road
- You want international flights included — they are not
Good to know
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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.
What age is this trip for?
Families with children aged 5 and over. Children must travel with a parent or guardian.
Is the flight to Cairo included?
Yes, an economy flight from Amman to Cairo with a 23kg checked baggage allowance.
What is the sleeper train like?
Twin-share cabins on an overnight train from Cairo to Aswan, with interconnecting cabins for families.
Can we get family rooms?
Families share twin or triple rooms, or two rooms. Adjoining rooms are not guaranteed.
Do I need visas?
UK visitors need visas for Jordan and Egypt. Ask a specialist for the latest process.
How many people travel together?
Between 2 and 16 travellers, with a local 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.
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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.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary