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🐫 Jordan & Egypt: the Ancient World

Two wonders of the ancient world, from Petra to the pyramids. Desert camp, Red Sea diving and thousands of years of history packed into a short overland hop.

14Days
5Stops
$55Per day
$770On the ground

Visa status for this route

The itinerary below is the same for everyone. What changes is how your passport enters these countries.

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The route, night by night (12 nights)

  1. 01

    Amman & Jerash (Jordan)

    2 nights

    The citadel, the Roman theatre, and Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world.

  2. 02

    Petra (Jordan)

    2 nights

    The Treasury (Al-Khazneh), the Monastery climb. The Jordan Pass covers the visa + entry and saves money.

  3. 03

    Wadi Rum (Jordan)

    1 night

    A Bedouin camp in a Mars-like desert, starry skies, a 4x4 tour.

  4. 04

    Cairo & Giza (Egypt)

    4 nights

    The pyramids, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili bazaar.

  5. 05

    Luxor (Egypt)

    3 nights

    Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, the Nile; a morning balloon ride. From Cairo by night train.

Best season

October–April (summer in the desert is extreme)

Getting around

JETT buses + transfers in Jordan; domestic flight (Cairo–Luxor) and the night train in Egypt.

What to know before you go

  • —Buy the Jordan Pass before entering (online, in advance): it covers the visa fee and 40+ sites including Petra.
  • —In Egypt, arrange official guides/transport; be ready for the tipping culture in crowded areas.
  • —Avoid the summer months; Luxor and the desert get extremely hot.

Important: this content is general information

Visa rules can change without notice. Always confirm your situation with an official source before you travel: Also check with the embassy or consulate of your destination country in your own country. The information on this page is guidance, not legal advice.