Depart from Cairo and travel along the Gulf of Suez to the 6thC Monastery of St Catherine. Overnight at a 3* village hotel with the option of trekking up Mt Sinai early next morning. Then cross scenic southern Sinai to the port city of Nuweiba and the ferry to Aqaba. The sites of Jordan include a desert drive in Wadi Rum, 2 nights at Petra, the Dead Sea, the Greco-Roman cities of Jerash and Umm Quis, and the Crusader period castle of Ajlun.

Includes: All transfers and touring in modern air-cond coaches, 3* hotel at St Catherine’s, 4* hotels in Jordan, meals as included, First Class ferry ticket to Aqaba, entry fees to included sites, 2-hour desert drive in Wadi Rum, local guide for 3 hours in Petra, 2 hours at Jerash,

Not Included: Entry visa to Jordan (US$15), exit tax from Jordan, (US$8), tipping, personal expenses, meals other than those included, drinks.

The old King’s Highway takes you to Mt Nebo, Madaba, and along the coast of the Dead Sea. Here you’ll have time for a swim. Then on to Petra, a city carved from solid, rose coloured sandstone.
Add the Wadi Rum National Park, a desert so scenic, with 'chocolate-coated’ mountains rising from the golden desert sand. Even Lawrence left with reluctance.

Includes: All transfers, good 4* hotels, meals as indicated, touring in A/C vehicle, guided tours as per itinerary, entry fees, 2-hour desert drive in Wadi Rum.

Not Included: Entry visa to Jordan, exit tax from Jordan, optional activities, meals other than those included, drinks, personal expenses.