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.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Cairo-St Catherine    [D]
Morning departure and cross the Suez Canal into Sinai. Follow the Suez Gulf to St Catherine’s Monastery located at the foot of Mt Sinai. Afternoon at leisure.
 

Day 2: Aqaba    [BD]
Optional early morning ascent of Mt Sinai.

After breakfast drive to Nuweiba and ferry to Aqaba. Met and assisted on arrival. Transfer to your 4* hotel. Rest of day at leisure.
 

Day 3: Wadi Rum-Petra   [BD]
After a short drive to Wadi Rum Nat. Park and a 2-hour scenic desert drive, follow the King’s Highway to the Rose City of Petra for 2 nights at our hotel.
 

Day 4: Petra    [BD]
The entire day is spent in the Rose City. Walk along the narrow Siq, see the Treasury, the tombs, the theatres. Mount a donkey and ride to the monastery if you wish.
 

Day 5: Dead Sea    [BD]
Drive the Desert and King’s Highway to Kerak Castle and the Dead Sea with time for lunch and a swim. Continue to Amman for three nights at a 4* city hotel.
 

Day 6: Amman:    [BD]
A morning, guided tour visits Madaba and Mount Nebo during the morning, and the sights of Amman, including the Citadel, Museum, Roman amphitheatre and the Gold Souk in Downtown during the afternoon.
 

Day 7: Jerash    [BD]
A full day tour includes Umm Quis, with views to the Golan Heights, the Arabic, crusader-period castle of Ajlun and the ancient Roman city of Jerash.
 

Day 8: Departure    [B]
After breakfast transfer to the airport.

Our hotels (or similar)
St Catherine’s: Catherine Village
Aqaba: Days Inn
Petra: Petra Panorama
Amman: Arena Space