Sightseeing

Jewels of Jordan

• Enjoy the sites of Amman including the Citadel
• Visit the beautifully preserved Roman city of Jerash
• Admire the views from the impressive Islamic Ajloun Castle
• Calligraphy experience at women’s community centre in Ajloun
• See the spectacular Byzantine and Umayyed mosaics in Madaba
• Visit the Greek Orthodox Church of St George
• Visit Mt Nebo for fantastic views of the Jordan Valley
• Walk a section of the Dana Village Trail
• Discover Aqaba, Jordan's only coastal city
• Enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Red Sea
• BBQ lunch in the heart of the Wadi Rum desert
• Explore the unique desert landscape of Wadi Rum on a 4WD tour
• Enjoy an unforgettable night at a desert camp in Wadi Rum
• Discover fascinating Little Petra
• Visit one of the world’s greatest treasures – the lost city of Petra!
• Visit the impressive Shobak Castle
• Swim or float in the salty waters of the Dead Sea

Unlock the mysteries of Egypt's ancient civilization

• Discover the Great Pyramids of Giza and the famous Sphinx
• Enjoy lunch with a view at the 9 Pyramids Lounge
• Explore the world-renowned Grand Egyptian Museum
• Visit the Egyptian Museum (to see the Tutankhamun collection)
• Visit the incredible Step Pyramid of Sakkara and the Red and Bent Pyramids at Dahshur
• Be fascinated by Alexandria, the 'Pearl of the Mediterranean
• Visit Alexandria’s Graeco Roman Museum, Pompey's Pillar, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, New Bibliotheca, and see the Citadel of Qaitbey
• Pay homage at the Battlefield Cemetery and Military Museum of El Alamein
• Visit the beautiful Luxor and Karnak Temples
• Half day tour of Dendera Temple complex
• Explore the West Bank, including the Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Kings (where we enter some of the tombs of the pharaohs) and the massive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
• Entry into Tutankhamun’s Tomb
• Unwind on a four-night luxury cruise on the Nile from Luxor to Aswan
• Travel to the magnificent Temple of Horus (the Falcon God) in Edfu
• Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo
• Enjoy a Galabeya party whilst cruising the Nile
• Visit the temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari at Abu Simbel
• Relax on a traditional felucca sailboat in Aswan
• Explore Aswan including the High Dam and the beautiful Philae Temple on Agilkia Island
• Uncover the fascinating Nubian Museum
• Navigate the waterways of the Nile, to a Nubian village, visiting the local market and a Nubian family in their home
• Visit the Mohammed Ali Mosque, the Saladin Citadel of Cairo and the centuries-old Khan el-Khalili Bazaar

Travel

• Return economy-class flights from Australia to the Middle East. Taxes included
• 3 economy-class flights within the Middle East
• Airport transfers on the first and last day of tour
• All touring in air-conditioned vehicles (excluding 4WD in Wadi Rum)
• 4-night Nile River cruise

Accommodation

Accommodation

• 16 nights in 3-5 star hotels
• 1 night at a Bedouin-style desert camp with private facilities in magnificent Wadi Rum
• 4 nights in an outside cabin on board a 5-star (Egyptian standard) luxury Nile River cruise

 Properties include:

• House Boutique Suites, Amman
• Dana Guest House, Dana
• Al Manara Hotel, Aqaba
• Rum Oasis Camp, Wadi Rum
• Petra Guest House, Petra
• Holiday Inn Resort, Dead Sea
• Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino, Cairo
• Four Seasons Alexandria at San Stefano, Alexandria
• Le Meridien Cairo Airport, Cairo
• Steigenberger Nile Palace, Luxor
• Movenpick Royal Lily, Nile Cruise
• Movenpick Resort, Aswan
• Fairmont Nile City, Cairo

Hotels & Cruise ship listed are an indication and are subject to change without notice.

Meals

• 21 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 12 dinners, including group welcome and farewell dinners

Tour Guides

• English-speaking locally based driver and guide in Jordan (English-speaking driver and local specialist guides at Jerash, Ajloun Castle, Mt Nebo & Petra for group sizes below 5 passengers)
• English-speaking, university-qualified Egyptologist guides

Porterage

• Porterage included where available

Some things to note

Please note:

• Ramadan is observed from 28 February to 29 March 2025
• The Grand Egyptian Museum partially opened in October 2024. Your visit will include main galleries currently available to the public. We will also continue to visit the Egyptian Museum, where Tutankhamun’s collection still is displayed, until the GEM’s official opening date. This date will be announced by the Government of Egypt in the near future.
• The luxury Nile cruise is not a private charter and is shared with non Bunnik passengers. Due to the limited space for docking along the Nile, ships bank together when stopped. Therefore, in some cases, you may need to walk through as many as six ships to enter and exit our cruise ship. The Nile Cruises featured on all tourist itineraries to Egypt operate between the cities of Luxor and Aswan. These cities lie only 240 kilometres apart which means this distance could easily be covered in only 1 or 2 days without stops. Each cruise itinerary will, however, have an element of day-time cruising allowing us to relax and see life along the river. 
• Women will need a head scarf to enter some mosques and temples, and wear modest clothing that covers knees and shoulders. Also, it’s a good idea to pack a spare pair of socks in your daypack, as sometimes shoes need to be removed when entering and the ground can be hot. There can be a lack of shade when visiting sights and attractions, so a sturdy hat and sun protection is also an absolute must.
• Similarly, travel through the Esna Lock is subject to river traffic and local conditions which means we may pass through the lock during the night or have an extended wait prior to entering the lock.

Optional excursions:

• Timing & practicability of optional excursions are subject to several external factors, such as internal flight timings, weather & traffic conditions. For optional excursions ex Cairo, post-tour accommodation is recommended to allow sufficient time. Further optional excursions not listed may be offered by your guide throughout the tour.
• All optional tours are based on a minimum of 2 participants (unless otherwise stated) and are subject to availability. The length of tours advised is an approximate only. Tours can be booked on tour directly with your Tour Director or guide. We recommend arranging the booking at the beginning of the tour to avoid disappointment. Please note some optional tours may also be available on multiple or alternate days. Prices are a guide only and are subject to change without prior notice. Payment by cash is preferred as there are no guarantees that credit card facilities will be available. Please check with your Tour Director or guide locally for information relating to this. Credit card fees and exchange rates are at the discretion of your bank.