SamenvattingPyramids to Petra, with a whole lot in between. You#ll cruise the Nile for three nights, jump into cooking classes and market runs, and roll through desert landscapes by 4x4 with local Bedouin hosts. Add a bike ride around Luxor, family-style feasts, nights under Wadi Rum skies, and a float in the Dead Sea. Egypt and Jordan, done the Contiki way: hands-on, moving, and packed with pinch-me moments. Dagprogramma / Reisroute
- Dag 1
- Cairo
- Dag 2
- Cairo To Overnight Train
- Dag 3
- Nile Cruise
- Dag 4
- Nile Cruise
- Dag 5
- Nile Cruise
- Dag 6
- Luxor
- Dag 7
- Luxor To Hurghada
- Dag 8
- Hurghada
- Dag 9
- Hurghada To Cairo Via St Anthony Monastery
- Dag 10
- Cairo To Amman
- Dag 11
- Amman
- Dag 12
- Amman Via Jerash
- Dag 13
- Amman To Little Petra Via Dana Nature Reserve
- Dag 14
- Little Petra To Petra
- Dag 15
- Petra To Wadi Rum
- Dag 16
- Wadi Rum To Amman Via Dead Sea
- Dag 17
- Amman
Reislanden (2): Egypte, Jordanië Rivieren: Nijl Reisbestemmingen (9): Abu Simbel, Amman, Aswan, Cairo, Dode Zee, Hurghada, Luxor, Petra, Wadi Rum |
Wat zijn enkele van de hoogtepunten?Dining Summary - 8 Dinner (D)
- 16 Breakfast (B)
- 9 Lunch (L)
Included Experience - Cairo: Visit Egypt#s most iconic ancient sites in one stop: the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. Your Trip Manager will guide you around the plateau, sharing the stories behind how these monuments were built and what they meant to the people who created them. Think: pharaoh power to afterlife beliefs and the engineering that still impresses today.
- Cairo: The world's largest archaeological museum complex is no joke. You'll find 100,000 artifacts here (including King Tut's ENTIRE treasure collection). You don't wanna miss this one...
- Aswan: Spend a few nights aboard a river cruise – with views out over the Nile and a sun deck on board.
- Aswan: Sit back and chill as you drift down the famous river on a traditional felucca sailing boat
- Kom Ombo: Explore this seriously cool double temple with a perfectly symmetrical layout. One side is dedicated to Sobek (the crocodile god), the other to Horus (the falcon god) — two temples in one, and twice the ancient intrigue.
- Luxor: Grab your camera and explore one of the world#s most famous archaeological sites. See the tomb of Tutankhamun from the outside (with the option to add on exploring it from the inside!) and many other Egyptian pharaohs.
- Hurghada: Check out these towering Pharaoh statues. They#ve stood guard since 1350 BC, even surviving natural disasters. And apparently one even ‘sings# in the wind.
- Luxor: Get ready to see Luxor on two wheels. We'll cruise past epic monuments and historic spots with stories that bring the place to life. The best bit? You#ll meet local youth communities along the way, so you can swap hellos, hear real stories, and ride away with more than just photos
- Hurghada: Buckle up for a 4x4 ride across open desert terrain, chasing big views and off-road thrills. You#ll visit a Bedouin settlement to learn about local life, then refuel with a barbecue lunch served up the traditional way. Sand, stories, and seriously good feeds.
- Cairo: Step into history with a visit to the 4th-century Monastery of St Anthony, set in a desert oasis that feels worlds away from everything. Ancient walls, quiet courtyards, and wide-open desert all around — peaceful, powerful, and seriously atmospheric.
- Amman: Explore Amman with a Local Guide, taking in the Citadel and Archaeological Museum before stepping inside the city#s ancient Amphitheatre and Folklore Museum. A solid intro to the layers, stories, and everyday rhythm of Jordan#s capital.
- Amman: Visit the TreadRight-supported Iraq Al-Amir Women#s Co-operative Society to see the work they are doing to make local women financially independent. Plus, you'll enjoy a delicious lunch of local specialties.
- Jerash: Get your Indiana Jones hat on and tour this ancient city. See the 2nd Century Hadrian#s Arch, Corinthian Columns at Temple of Artemis and the Oval Forum Colonnade.
- Jerash: Sit down to a home-style Jordanian meal featuring dishes like maglouba, mansaf, kabsah, and imsakhan made with locally grown sumac, all served family-style. The restored stone house dates back to 1881 and once brought the local community together. Today, it#s a women-led social enterprise supporting local women and young people through food and community collaboration. Expect generous flavours, shared stories, and a setting rooted in heritage, empowerment, and connection.
- Dana Nature Reserve: Head out on an easy hike through the Dana Nature Reserve, following the Shaq Al-Reesh Trail for a few relaxed hours. Expect winding paths through rocky canyons, wide valley views, and plenty of chances to slow down and take it all in. Easygoing, scenic, and well worth the steps.
- Petra: Hike from Little Petra into Petra via the quieter backdoor route, following desert paths framed by sandstone cliffs and wide-open views. A slower, more scenic approach that builds the anticipation before stepping into the main site.
- Petra: It#s an archaeology treasure trove! Grab your camera and get to know the ‘rose city#: one of the seven Wonders of the World.
- Wadi Rum: Settle in for a desert stay with proper comfort at Amber Camp. Think: spacious rooms with aircon, private bathrooms and your very own balcony for those mountain-and-sand views. Plus, there#s a sun terrace and garden space.
- Wadi Rum: Explore Wadi Rum by 4x4 on a two-hour Bedouin-led jeep ride, weaving through desert landscapes and stopping at places like Siq Um Tawaqi, ancient rock inscriptions, and iconic viewpoints along the way. Big spaces, deep history, and desert scenes that don#t need a filter.
- Dead Sea: We#ll stop at the Holiday Inn Dead Sea for lunch and time to float in the salty water. No swimming skills required — just lean back, relax, and enjoy one of the strangest, most relaxing dips out there.
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