Jordan and Egypt: Ancient Ruins, Desert Dunes & Iconic Wonders

Arrive at any time. After a brief welcome meeting at the hotel connect with new friends on an optional group dinner in Amman, or explore on your own before the adventure begins.

Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen: Deine Gelegenheit, den CEO und deine Mitreisenden zu treffen und mehr über deine Reise zu erfahren. Entscheiden dich für ein anschließendes Essen mit der Gruppe vor Ort. Bitte beachte den Aushang in der Lobby (oder frag an der Rezeption) nach der offiziellen Zeit und dem Ort für das Treffen mit der Gruppe.

It’s all about Amman’s culture and food today in an immersive experience of the must-see sites and best food in the city. After breakfast, visit the King Abdullah Mosque, then follow that up with visits to the Citadel and Roman Amphitheater before travelling to the local favorite hillside town of As Salt. Here, embark on a 2-hour food tour where you will experience first-hand typical Jordanian hospitality while sampling, and learning about a smattering of regional dishes earning you a memorable taste of As Salt’s rich culinary traditions. The remainder of the afternoon and evening will be free in Amman to do as you please.

Visit King Abdullah Mosque, Amman Citadel, & the outside of the Roman Amphitheater: The first stop on today's journey is the Visit King Abdullah Mosque, capped by a blue mosaic dome. Then, head to the Citadel, an archaeological site best known for the Roman Temple of Hercules and used by numerous civilizations since the Bronze Age. Then jump in a private vehicle for a ten minute drive to the Roman Amphitheatre to view the grounds from the outside. The theatre could once seat up to 6,000 people in its steep stairs.

: Mach's dir bequem und genieße die Landschaft vom komfortablen Privatfahrzeug aus.

Freizeit: Travel back to Amman for free time in the city.

Speiseplan: BREAKFAST, LUNCH

Leave Amman in the morning and travel to the remarkably well-preserved Roman archaeological site of Jerash. Enjoy a 3-hour guided tour of the site and learn more about the history of this architectural marvel as you walk through the various public squares and plazas. Continue onwards to Petra where you will have free time to get settled in before dinner on your own.

Geführte Besichtigung von Gerasa: Reise zurück in die Vergangenheit beim Besuch von Gerasa, eine der am besten erhaltenen antiken römischen Stätten außerhalb Italiens. Spaziere entlang seiner gepflasterten Säulenstraßen, beeindruckenden Tempel, prachtvollen Theater, großen öffentlichen Plätze, Bäder, Brunnen und der Stadtmauer mit ihren Türmen und Toren - alles ist noch bestens erhalten.

: Mach's dir bequem und genieße die Landschaft vom komfortablen Privatfahrzeug aus.

Freizeit: Wadi Musa is the closest town to Petra. Enjoy free time here on your own to get settled and explore a bit.

Speiseplan: BREAKFAST

Today the group will hike from Little Petra along the ancient backdoor trail to the iconic masterpiece of Petra. The trail comes out near the Monastery where you can enjoy a boxed lunch overlooking the image most people come to Jordan searching for. Drive back to the hotel and have a free rest of the day to explore on your own or relax on the rooftop as the sun goes down past the horizon.

Besuch in Siq al-Barid (Little Petra): Erkunde die schmale, von hohen Felswänden gesäumte Gasse und die aus dem Felsen geschnitzte Fassade von Little Petra, das seinem größeren Namensgeber sehr ähnelt. Diese nur 9 km von Wadi Musa entfernte Stätte ist wirklich einen Besuch Wert.

Freizeit: After a full day of exploring Petra and the surroundings, you will have free time back in Wadi Musa at the hotel. Choose to grab a few drinks at a nearby rooftop and find a local spot for dinner.

Speiseplan: BREAKFAST, LUNCH

You’re in for an unforgettable experience on a sunrise visit to Petra to witness this famous archaeological site as the morning light crests over the sandstone cliffs. Travel back to the hotel for breakfast and then depart for the ‘Valley of the Moon’ or more commonly known as Wadi Rum. Upon arrival hop on a 4x4 and ride deep into the natural beauty and unique landscape of red sand dunes to reach your private camp amid the dunes. Take some time to get settled here and have a group dinner at camp before a walking tour for some stargazing in a sky with very little light pollution. An epic day for sure!

Petra Sunrise: Visit Petra one last time for an impressive sight of sunrise above The Treasury. Truly the best time to see Petra in all its glory, you will experience far fewer visitors at this early hour. Sit down, take it all in, and feel how the string of time pulls thinner while the sun lights up the sandstone cliffs in an ethereal glow.

: Mach's dir bequem und genieße die Landschaft vom komfortablen Privatfahrzeug aus.

Speiseplan: BREAKFAST, DINNER

After breakfast leave the solitude of the desert for a more lively time in Aqaba on the Red Sea. Upon arrival, the day is yours to do as you please. Choose to book a boat ride with lunch and snorkelling in the marine-rich waters of the Dead Sea, or stay on land and peruse the Marina Village, or the Aqaba Local Market. Dinner this evening is on your own.

: Mach's dir bequem und genieße die Landschaft vom komfortablen Privatfahrzeug aus.

Freizeit: Upon arrival to Aqaba there will be free time to enjoy all that the Red Sea has to offer. Choose to book a 4-hour boat ride including lunch and snorkelling gear. Or you could visit the local market for some local specialty snacks, and the Marina Village with all of its boutique shops. No matter what, the choice is yours.

Speiseplan: BREAKFAST

Get out there and fully immerse yourself in the fun experiences Aqaba has to offer its visitors. Choose to purchase a full-day beach club pass which includes lunch and will let you be as relaxed as can be on the sand, the whole day belongs to you. You can also visit the sites in town that you didn’t get a chance to check out yesterday. Dinner is wherever you please, but a nearby restaurant with some live music and a fun local crowd sounds like a good idea!

Big Night Out: Whether it’s a a local place with live music or a bonfire on the beach, celebrate late into the night with your new best friends.

Freizeit: The full day is free to do as you choose in the gorgeous seaside town of Aqaba. Options include hanging out by the hotel pool, visiting the market or Marina Village, or you can book the full--day Beach Club Pass with inclusive lunch and really go all out for your final free day in Aqaba.

Speiseplan: BREAKFAST

Leave Aqaba and the Red Sea behind today and travel to Madaba and the salty waters of the Dead Sea. Along the way make a stop for a traditional Jordanian meal at the G Adventures-supported Al Safi Kitchen working to create a sustainable future for community members near the Dead Sea. Then, it’s the moment many have been waiting for, a soak and float in the healing waters of the sea. Search for salt chunks bobbing nearby and rub the medicinal mud on your skin. Visit St George Church next, where you will see some of the finest Byzantine mosaics in the world. Spend a free evening in Madaba before an optional dinner with the group

Al Safi Community Lunch: Stop for lunch at Al Safi Kitchen to enjoy a traditional Jordanian meal. Take a tour of the grounds, taste a delicious meal with the freshest ingredients from Safi’s farms, and learn about how this nonprofit is working to create a sustainable future for community members near the Dead Sea. The mission of the company is to raise awareness about the importance of cultural heritage and natural resources of the area. They also offer equal job opportunities for all members of the local community.

: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle. There will be a stop along the way for lunch at a G Adventures-supported initiative.

Speiseplan: BREAKFAST, LUNCH

Transfer from Madaba to Amman in the morning and catch a flight to Cairo for the next leg of this epic adventure. Spend a free evening in the city and attend an optional group dinner.

: Sit back and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private transport back to Amman from Madaba.

Freizeit: Enjoy some free time in Cairo to explore on your own before an optional group dinner in the evening.

Nach einem Orientierungs-Spaziergang durch die schmalen Gassen des Khan el-Khalili-Basars hast du Zeit zum Einkaufen oder um in einem Shisha Café das bunte Treiben zu beobachten. Geführte Führung der Pyramiden von Gizeh und Sphinx. Nachtzug nach Assuan.
Zum Mittagessen kannst du ein paar für die Region typische Falafel-Sandwiches probieren oder herausfinden, wie das Gericht Kuschari schmeckt.

Führung bei den Pyramiden von Gizeh und der Sphinx: Genieße eine Führung bei den herrlichen Pyramiden von Gizeh und der Sphinx. Egal, wie viele Fotos und Dokumentationen du gesehen hast, der erste Anblick auf dieses Wunder der antiken Welt ist atemberaubend. Als qualifizierter Ägyptologe kennt dein CEO alle Fakten über diese riesigen Bauten.

: Streck die Füße aus und genieße die wohlverdiente Erholung auf dem Weg zu deiner nächsten Station.

Speiseplan: BREAKFAST, DINNER

Vormittag zur freien Verfügung, um Assuan zu erkunden. Optional kannst du auf eigene Faust den Suq erkunden, eine geführte Stadttour machen oder den berühmten Tempel von Philae besuchen. Am Nachmittag geht es an Bord einer Felucke für die Fahrt auf dem Nil. Besuche ein Nubisches Dorf und genieße ein selbst zubereitetes Abendessen mit den Einheimischen.
Our train is due to arrive in Aswan early in the morning, but, trains can often be delayed.

Segeltörn zu einem nubischen Dorf und traditionelles Abendessen: Segle auf einem traditionellen Segelboot, Feluke genannt, auf dem herrlichen Nil und genieße die Aussicht auf das Aga-Khan-Mausoleum und die Kitchener-Insel. Halte unterwegs auf der größten Nil-Inseln in dieser Gegend, der Insel Elephantine. Schlendere durch das Dorf und die Felder und erfahre mehr über das Leben der nubischen Bevölkerung und genieße anschließend im Haus einer einheimischen Familie ein traditionelles Abendessen.

Freizeit: Head out and explore this sleepy town.

Speiseplan: BREAKFAST, DINNER

Verbringe den Tag in Assuan.
Spend another day exploring Aswan. Opt to visit one of the most fascinating sights in the area, the Temple of Abu Simbel. Or continue exploring the city to learn more about Aswan's local people. In the evening choose to book the Philae Temple Sound and Light Show.

Freizeit: Explore Aswan or go further afield.

Speiseplan: BREAKFAST

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Ride on a Felucca to Aswan Bridge, where we will disembark and transfer to Kom Umbo. Later visit Kom Umbo temple before transferring to Luxor. Tonight, enjoy dinner at the local market where you can try some local specialties.
Feluccas are very basic traditional Nile sailboats and make for an extremely relaxing and enjoyable way to travel down the river.

Besuch des Doppeltempels von Kom Ombo: Besuche diese alte Tempelanlage in einer malerischen Lage direkt am Ufer des Nils. Sie war einst dem Krokodilgott gewidmet und in den Ruinen kannst du noch immer die Überreste eines uralten mumifizierten Krokodils sehen, das hier vor Tausenden von Jahren angebetet wurde. Bitte beachte, dass für das Fotografieren im Krokodil-Museum eine zusätzliche Gebühr von 50 EGP erhoben wird.

: Mach's dir bequem und genieße die Landschaft vom komfortablen Privatfahrzeug aus.

Speiseplan: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER

Enjoy a full free day to explore Luxor. Opt to set off on a guided visit to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank of Luxor excursion. Or choose to discover the city at your own pace, by wandering through the local bazaars or visiting a museum—the choice is yours!

Freizeit: Start exploring Luxor.

Speiseplan: BREAKFAST

After breakfast the group will sail by ferry to the West Bank to meet our student-guide. Together we will bike through the village and visit the Funtasia Project Center where the group will learn about the Planeterra project at this location over tea with our guide. Afterwards, cycle back to the waterfront and board the ferry to travel back across the Nile. Spend a free afternoon in Luxor at your leisure, or choose to join the East Bank optional excursion. In the evening board an overnight train back to Cairo.
In the evening, board an overnight train back to Cairo. The overnight train is a modern air-conditioned sleeper, with twin-berth beds. There is no shower in the cabin, but each cabin does have a sink. The shared toilet is at the end of each carriage. A basic airline-style tray meal for dinner and breakfast is included. Attendants can serve drinks in your compartment at extra cost or there is a bar car for socializing.

Funtasia Project Visit: Funtasia is a local nonprofit that works with young people in the West Bank of Luxor to develop life skills and social consciousness. They work with youth in an after school programs that teaches art, communication, and social skills. After breakfast the group will sail by ferry to the West Bank to meet our student-guide. Together we will bike through the village and visit the Funtasia Project Center where the group will learn about the Planeterra project at this location over tea with our guide. Afterward cycle back to the waterfront to board the ferry back to the East Bank.

: Streck die Füße aus und genieße die wohlverdiente Erholung auf dem Weg zu deiner nächsten Station.

Freizeit: Enjoy a free day to explore Luxor and beyond.

Speiseplan: BREAKFAST, DINNER

Der Trip endet mit der Ankunft.

Tag der Abreise (Aktivitäten): Nach deiner Ankunft brichst du zu deinem endgültigen Reiseziel auf. Dein CEO kann dir bei der Planung deiner Weiterreise helfen.

Speiseplan: BREAKFAST