Budget Felucca Explorer, Jordan & Israel - 18 Days
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Petra - Discover this spectacular UNESCO-listed Nabataean city, which is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Hurghada - Relax at the Red Sea, swim and opt to snorkel or scuba dive in the clear coastal waters, Cairo - Visit legendary pyramids and Sphinx on the Giza Plateau and marvel at the mummies in the Egyptian Museum, Wadi Rum - Explore this vast red desert with its rolling dunes and dramatic rock formations in a 4x4 and camp under a blanket of stars, The Dead Sea - Spend a night at the Dead Sea, float in the famously buoyant, mineral-rich waters and smother yourself in Dead Sea mud, Luxor - Roam around the colossal Temple of Karnak and take an optional tour of the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple at night, Aswan - Take a scenic boat ride out to Agilika Island to explore the beautiful Philae Temple and stroll around Aswan's colourful souks, Nile felucca sailing - Sail the River Nile on board a traditional felucca and spend two nights sleeping under a blanket of stars, Kom Ombo - Discover the unique double Temple of Kom Ombo, on the bank of the River Nile, Wadi Mujib - Trek the Siq Trail and go canyoning in the lowest nature reserve in the world (seasonal - included on departures Apr to Oct), Shobak - Visit Shobak Crusader Castle, perched dramatically on a hill top, Jerusalem (West Bank) - Explore the sacred sites of the Old City, including the Wailing Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Via Dolorosa , Bethlehem (West Bank) - Visit the Shepherd’s Field, Church of the Nativity and Manger Square , Tel Aviv - Independently explore Israel's "City That Never Sleeps", with its long stretch of beautiful beaches
Duration 18 days
Destination Egypt
Company On The Go Tours
Availability From 2025-10-11 to 2026-02-28
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What's Included?
- Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 5 dinners
- 13 nights 3 - 4 star hotels, 1 night deluxe desert camp in Wadi Rum, 2 nights felucca (open deck)
- 1 overnight train from Cairo to Aswan (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin)
- Red Sea beach break in Hurghada
- Airport arrival and departure transfers on day 1, day 10 and day 18
- Touring - Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Hurghada, Petra, Wadi Rum and Shobak
- Touring in Israel - Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Caesarea and Jaffa
- Wadi Rum - 4x4 desert safari through the sand dunes
- Dead Sea - 2 days of leisure
- All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles
- Escorted by Egyptian tour guide qualified in Egyptology, licensed Jordanian and Israeli tour guides in Jordan and Israel respectively
- Entrance fees included for sightseeing in Israel
Availability
- From 2025-10-11 to 2026-02-28
Visit Egypt
Day 1, Cairo
You will be met upon arrival at Cairo Airport and transferred to our start hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or those arriving early can opt to join our optional Backstreets of Cairo tour which departs the hotel at 10am.
If you'd like to extend your stay in Egypt we also offer a pre or post tour Day Trip to Alexandria.
No meals included.
Day 2, Pyramids of Giza
Cairo - Aswan. Our tour begins with a visit to one of the world's most famous sights this morning - the legendary Pyramids of Giza and the iconic Sphinx. Built over 4500 years ago, the three great pyramids are sole survivors of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World.
This afternoon we take a guided tour of Egyptian Museum, which contains an incredible array of relics and antiquities including the well-preserved mummies, such as those of Yuya and Thuyu - the great-grandparents of King Tutankhamun. These mummies offer a rare glimpse into the past, with some so remarkably preserved that they still have hair on their heads, allowing us to see the incredible skill and techniques used by the ancient Egyptians in their embalming process. We will also visit a government supervised Papyrus Museum. This evening, we board the overnight train to Aswan.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 3, Aswan
Our train pulls into Aswan early this morning and we check into our hotel. Then we take a scenic boat ride out to Agilika Island for a guided tour of the beautiful Philae Temple, which is dedicated to the goddess Isis. Travelling back to Aswan we visit a perfume oil emporium before spending the rest of the day at leisure. Relax by the hotel pool, explore Aswan's colourful souks and watch a beautiful sunset over the Nile.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 4, Abu Simbel
Aswan - Nile felucca cruise. Very early this morning there's an optional excursion by road to the spectacular Temple of Abu Simbel, arguably Egypt's most awe-inspiring temple. This gigantic rock-cut temple was created to revere King Ramses II, with four colossal statues of the pharaoh guarding the entrance. In the afternoon we board a felucca for a relaxing two night journey along the River Nile, stopping at villages and islands along the way.
1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner included.
Day 5, Felucca Cruise
Spend the day relaxing onboard a felucca and enjoying the views as we sail down the River Nile. Soak up the sunshine on deck and perhaps go for a swim. In the afternoon we reach Kom Ombo and take a motorboat to visit this ancient temple, which is dedicated to the crocodile headed god - Sobek. Then we return to the felucca for our second night sleeping under the stars.
1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner included.
Day 6, Luxor
Kom Ombo - Luxor. This morning we disembark and drive to Luxor. Home of the legendary Valley of the Kings and Temple of Karnak, 4000 year-old Luxor is ancient Egypt at its best. This afternoon we enjoy a guided tour of the Temple of Karnak, a magnificent religious complex, dedicated to the Theban gods and built on a gigantic scale. In evening there's an optional tour of the beautiful Temple of Luxor with dinner included (book and pay locally). This remarkable temple and the Avenue of Sphinxes which leads to it, are most spectacular at night when they're illuminated by hundreds of atmospheric lights.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 7, Hurghada
Luxor - Hurghada. We travel to Luxor's West Bank this morning for a guided tour of the legendary Valley of the Kings, which is home to an array of beautifully decorated pharaohs' tombs, three of which you can enter. Arriving at the West Bank we will be greeted by the towering 18m-high Colossi of Memnon and after the Valley of the Kings we enjoy a tour of the beautiful Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
We bid farewell to Luxor this afternoon and drive east to Hurghada, for three nights at Egypt's beautiful Red Sea Riviera.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 8-9, Hurghada
Spend the next two days at leisure. Soak up the sunshine on the beach and swim in the sea, enjoy the hotel facilities and stroll around Hurghada. There's also an optional day trip to Giftun Island for swimming and snorkelling, which can be booked locally.
Hurghada is one of the Red Sea's most popular resorts and it offers a wonderful range of aquatic activities, from sail boarding and deep-sea fishing to SCUBA diving and snorkelling around the incredible offshore reefs, which are some of the finest in the world.
2 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 10, Petra
Hurghada - Cairo - Amman - Petra. We have an early start this morning as we make our way to Hurghada Airport. From here we'll fly to Amman via Cairo. Upon arrival into Amman we drive south to Petra arriving near sunset. Tonight you may wish to take a candlelight stroll through Petra’s Siq….a romantic preview of things to come on, by joining the 'Petra By Night' excursion (approx. USD$45 payable locally).
PLEASE NOTE: The flight from Hurghada to Amman via Cairo is not included in the cost of this tour. Travellers need to independently book these flights at a personal cost (total flight cost approximately USD$250 - $350pp) however, we can assist in booking these flights should you require. The flights to be booked are detailed in the tour Trip Notes.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 11, Petra
Welcome to the Rose City! To access Petra on our guided walk we travel through the famous narrow and deep siq. The rocks then give way to reveal the most amazing sight – the beautiful Treasury. Walking down the gravel tracks, we’ll explore the ancient Nabatean tombs and the Roman rock-carved streets lined with temples, royal tombs, staircases, arched gates and public buildings. There is also a gigantic amphitheatre originally built to house 3000 spectators, though the Romans increased capacity to a whopping 7000.
After the guided tour, you’re free to head off and further explore or or just relax and take it all in. If you are feeling energetic, why not continue up the hillside along the ancient steps that take you to the Monastery, to take in the stunning views. Free evening or why not test your culinary skills in the Petra Kitchen? Consider our Petra Kitchen - something good's cooking Add-on.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 12, Wadi Rum
Petra - Wadi Rum. This morning we can revisit the Rose Red city for further exploration. After we drive to Wadi Rum - a vast, silent landscape of pastel coloured sketches of sandy desert punctuated by amazing rock formations known as jebels. Here we'll undertake a 4x4 desert safari, before tucking into a Bedouin dinner at our desert camp. Bed tonight is under a galaxy of stars or in tents.
1 breakfast, no lunch, 1 dinner included.
Day 13, Petra
Wadi Rum - Shobak – Wadi Mujib - Dead Sea. After breakfast at the campsite, we head north along the Desert Highway to visit Shobak Castle, which is perched dramatically on a hill top and was built by the Crusader king Baldwin I in 1115. After exploring the castle we descend some 1300 meters to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on the earth’s surface. More than 400 meters below sea level, the mineral-rich Dead Sea is the world’s original health and beauty spa. Drift out and bob in the waters and slap on some of the famous black Dead Sea mud to give your skin an invigorating boost.
For departures between April and October we’ll head up the King’s Highway to Wadi Mujib. We’ll embark on a moderate –paced two hour trek along the Siq Trail. Measuring 500 metres in depth and spanning 4 kilometres across, the impressive Wadi Mujib is one of Jordan’s most remarkable natural features. This dramatic canyon features sheer rocky walls and sparkling waterways that range from puddle height to depths that are perfect for swimming (chest height or deeper) depending on the rainfall. When the water level is high you should be prepared for having to climb up ladders, clamber across boulders and be happy to wade through water. The canyon is just one feature of the Mujib Biosphere Reserve, the lowest nature reserve in the world, home to a surprising diversity of wildlife and plant species. For those not interested in taking the full hike, you can walk part of or wait by the Visitor Centre till the group returns. After our trek we make our way to the Dead Sea.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 14, Dead Sea
The Dead Sea is a natural phenomena and high on most travellers’ bucket lists. Lucky for us we have a whole day to spend here, whiling away the time bobbing in its mineral-rich buoyant waters and lathering up with a detoxifying mud bath. Option to visit the Ma’in hot springs and the site where it is thought Jesus Christ was baptised by John (book locally).
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 15, Jerusalem
Dead Sea – Jerusalem (West bank). This morning travel to the Jordanian border where after immigration formalities you will transfer by public shuttle bus over the border into Israel, here you’ll be met by a driver and transferred to your hotel in Jerusalem. The afternoon and evening offer free time. Today is the Sabbath and offers good opportunity to explore the World Heritage Listed city on foot without the usual crowds.
1 breakfast, no lunch, 1 dinner included.
Day 16, Bethlehem
Today we enjoy a guided tour of Jerusalem (West Bank) and Bethlehem (West Bank). Our first stop is the holy Mount of Olives where there are amazing panoramic views of the old city. We take a walking tour of the atmospheric old city; wander through the Armenian and Jewish quarters to the Cardo (ancient Roman road). We continue on through the old city and the Christian quarter, visiting the famous Wailing Wall - a place of constant prayer and one of the most revered Hebrew sites. Retracing the final laboured steps of Jesus, burdened under the weight of the cross, we walk along the Via Dolorosa to the hallowed Church of the Sepulchre; the site of the crucifixion, Jesus’ tomb and the resurrection.
A short drive from Jerusalem is Bethlehem – the birthplace of Jesus; where we visit Manger Square and the Church of Nativity, which is reputed to be the oldest Church in the world and the site where Jesus was born. Spend the evening at leisure in Jerusalem.
1 breakfast, no lunch, 1 dinner included.
Day 17, Jaffa
Jerusalem – Caesarea – Jaffa – Tel Aviv. We bid farewell to Jerusalem today and travelling down the coast we stop in the historic city of Caesarea where Roman and Crusader-era ruins are strewn along the sea front. Continuing south we reach Jaffa, an ancient port where we enjoy a walking tour of the picturesque, fortified town and marvel at the hilltop views. Then it's just a short drive to the vibrant, modern and cosmopolitan city of Tel Aviv, where we spend our final night. Dubbed "the city that never sleeps" Tel Aviv is renowned for its hedonistic nightlife and the city also has a plethora of trendy bistros, high-end restaurants and delicious street food stalls to choose from for dinner.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 18, Tel Aviv
Our tour ends today with an included transfer from Tel Aviv to Ben Gurion Airport at any time of day. There's so much to see and do in Tel Aviv that we highly recommend extending your stay to enjoy its beautiful beaches, art galleries and markets. We can book post tour accommodation upon request.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
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Departure dates and Pricing
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
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| Sat 11th October, 202511/10/2025 | Tue 28th October, 202528/10/2025 | Sold Out | Per person from$7525.00* | |
| Sat 18th October, 202518/10/2025 | Tue 4th November, 202504/11/2025 | Sold Out | Per person from$7525.00* | |
| Sat 25th October, 202525/10/2025 | Tue 11th November, 202511/11/2025 | Sold Out | Per person from$7525.00* |
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
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| Sat 1st November, 202501/11/2025 | Tue 18th November, 202518/11/2025 | Sold Out | Per person from$7525.00* | |
| Sat 15th November, 202515/11/2025 | Tue 2nd December, 202502/12/2025 | Sold Out | Per person from$7525.00* | |
| Sat 29th November, 202529/11/2025 | Tue 16th December, 202516/12/2025 | Sold Out | Per person from$7525.00* |
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
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| Sat 27th December, 202527/12/2025 | Tue 13th January, 202614/01/2025 | Sold Out | Per person from$7965.00* |
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| Sat 3rd January, 202604/01/2025 | Tue 20th January, 202621/01/2025 | Available | Per person from$7965.00* | Enquire » |
| Sat 17th January, 202618/01/2025 | Tue 3rd February, 202604/02/2025 | Available | Per person from$7525.00* | Enquire » |
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| Sat 28th February, 202601/03/2025 | Tue 17th March, 202618/03/2025 | Available | Per person from$7525.00* | Enquire » |
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