Egypt & Jordan Explorer

Expect some longer days with early mornings or late nights balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. This level is not a fit for travellers who require mobility assistance devices. Your itinerary includes many activities that require walking on uneven terrain and sand. Visiting tombs, temples and pyramids requires climbing and descending steep staircases and/or ramps with limited help from handrails. Some of these visits may not be suitable for people suffering from claustrophobia. Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict motor coaches, especially in historic areas and archeological sites. For your comfort, we recommend bringing sturdy walking shoes and always wearing socks. Temperatures can reach over 105ºF (40.5º C), particularly in Aswan, Luxor, Wadi Rum and Petra. Be sure to bring adequate sun protection.

This program includes many early-morning departures. Whilst in Cairo, Aswan and Luxor, you may depart sometime between 3:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. to transfer to the airport for your internal flights (including the option to Abu Simbel). On days visiting Giza, Edfu, Valley of the Kings and Petra, expect early morning departures from your hotel or ship between 5:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. to ensure you profit from the cooler hours of the day and reach the sites ahead of the larger crowds. Whilst in Jordan, your program includes many long drives. In particular, your transfer from Amman to Petra via Wadi Rum involves 8 hours of driving, and your transfer from Petra to the Dead Sea involves 6 hours of driving.

PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS Passports are required at your own expense for travel outside of Australia. Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity beyond the return date from the destination. Some countries require a visa in addition to a valid passport for entry into the country. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate embassy or consulate for specific information and entry requirements.

IMPORTANT: We recommend that our guests take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visa. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact. A visa is required for both Egypt and Jordan. An Egyptian visa can be obtained upon arrival in Egypt, at the approximate cost of $25 U.S. Dollars, cash only. To apply for the e-Visa, visit https://visa2egypt.gov.eg/eVisa/Home. A Jordanian visa is arranged by our local Jordanian agent in advance. The Jordan exit fee is approximately 25 AUD per person, paid in local currency. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details or specific entry requirements for this tour. Rates are approximate and can be changed at any time without notice, based on governing authority.

Each guest is responsible for proper medical documentation and inoculations that may be required and/or recommended to participate on this tour. Please contact your local travel clinic or personal doctor for specific details on the destinations you are travelling to and from.

Passport numbers are required in advance. Please provide this information at time of booking.

For air-inclusive reservations, the name provided at time of booking must match your government-issued ID that will be used during travel. Name changes are subject to penalties. Internal flights are required in order to participate on this tour and are included in the final price, quoted at time of booking.