An adventurous small-group journey through Jordan and Egypt, from Amman to Cairo, combining simple central stays, varied local transport and unforgettable moments at ancient sites, deserts and the Nile.
  • Hike Little Petra’s backdoor trail to the Monastery.
  • Witness sunrise over Petra’s Treasury and glowing sandstone cliffs.
  • Explore Wadi Rum by 4x4 among red dunes and rock formations.
  • Float in the Dead Sea and visit Madaba’s Byzantine mosaics.
  • Stand before the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.
  • Stroll Cairo’s Khan el-Khalili bazaar and sip tea in cafes.
  • Sail a felucca on the Nile to Aswan Bridge.
  • Meet Nubian villagers and share a traditional home-cooked dinner.
In Egypt, stay in clean, locally run, very simple, centrally located accommodations with en suite bathrooms, air conditioning and basic breakfast; some nights may be multi-share with no rooming requests. In Jordan, small local hotels or pensions vary in facilities, often central and locally run.