Jordan & Egypt Express

Thirteen days across two countries, tracing some of the most storied ancient sites in the Middle East. You start in Jordan, working south from Amman through Roman ruins, the King's Highway and Petra, before crossing into Egypt for the pyramids, the Nile and Luxor's temples.

It's partially guided, so there are guided walks and included visits alongside stretches of free time to explore at your own pace, whether that's wandering Petra's back trails or choosing your own evening in Amman or Luxor. A night in a Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum and a slow afternoon sailing the Nile on a felucca give the trip a change of rhythm from temple to temple.

The Jordan and Egypt legs are linked by a flight (not included) and an overnight train, so there's a fair amount of ground covered — this suits people who want breadth over lingering in one place.

What you'll do

• Walk the Siq canyon to Petra's Treasury, then explore further sites like the Monastery at your own pace
• Sleep in a Bedouin camp under the stars in Wadi Rum, with a jeep safari through the desert the next morning
• Float in the Dead Sea and, if the timing's right, try the optional trek through Wadi Mujib canyon
• See the Great Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza with an Egyptologist guide
• Sail the Nile on a traditional felucca, sleeping on deck with a Nubian crew cooking and sailing
• Explore Luxor's West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut