Journey from Cairo to Amman, blending iconic antiquities with desert camping, a Nile cruise and time at Petra and the Dead Sea.
  • Walk the Siq to Petra’s Treasury on a guided tour.
  • Sail the Nile on a felucca and riverboat.
  • Float in the Dead Sea and slather mineral-rich mud.
  • Marvel at Abu Simbel’s colossal statues of Ramses II.
  • Meet Bedouin hosts and camp under Wadi Rum’s starry skies.
  • Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx.
  • Explore Luxor’s Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings.
  • Wander ancient streets and theatres at Jerash’s Roman ruins.
Stay in a mix of clean, comfortable hotels on a twin/multi-share basis, plus an overnight sleeper train, a Nile river cruise boat with ensuite cabins, and a Bedouin desert camp. Check-in is typically from 2 pm, with occasional alternative properties used; heating/air-conditioning and hot water may be limited.