Jordan to Egypt: Wadi Rum Camping & Dead Sea Floating

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16 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

16 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 39 yearsAge range for participants

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Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Amman, Jordan

Ends

Cairo, Egypt

Highlights

Taste As-Salt’s rich culinary heritage on a food tour and enjoy tea in a local home.

Hike from charming Little Petra along the back door trail to its famous neighbour.

Arrive by 4x4 and stay in a private tented camp in Wadi Rum’s stunning desert.

Float effortlessly in the healing waters of the Dead Sea.

Visit Saint Catherine’s Monastery — the world’s oldest active Christian monastery.

Summit Mount Sinai — where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments

Itinerary

Ready for an immersive journey through Jordan and Egypt’s most sacred and stunning landscapes? Jordan to Egypt: Wadi Rum Camping & Dead Sea Floating is a 16-day moderate-activity tour designed for young adults who crave both adventure and insight.

Begin with a culinary adventure in As-Salt, then venture to the stone city of Petra and camp beneath Wadi Rum’s star-filled skies. Float in the healing waters of the Dead Sea before crossing the Gulf of Aqaba to Dahab, a bohemian beach town with opportunities for world-class snorkeling at the Blue Hole. Step into history at Saint Catherine’s Monastery, then hike to the biblical summit of Mount Sinai before traversing the iconic Suez Canal en route to Cairo.

What makes this trip unique? It’s the perfect blend of epic experiences and hidden gems—offering authentic local encounters, historical depth, and spectacular natural wonders. For those who want more than just the highlights, this tour package delivers a deep dive into the heart of the Middle East.

day 1 - Amman

Arrive at any time. After a brief welcome meeting at the hotel connect with new friends on an optional group dinner in Amman, or explore on your own before the adventure begins.

Accomodation:Nomads Hotel Amman (or similar)

Included Activities:Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr, Connect With New Friends

day 2 - Amman

It’s all about Amman’s culture and food today in an immersive experience of the must-see sites and best food in the city. After breakfast, visit the King Abdullah Mosque, then follow that up with visits to the Citadel and Roman Amphitheater before travelling to the local favorite hillside town of As Salt. Here, embark on a 2-hour food tour where you will experience first-hand typical Jordanian hospitality while sampling, and learning about a smattering of regional dishes earning you a memorable taste of As Salt’s rich culinary traditions. The remainder of the afternoon and evening will be free in Amman to do as you please.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Nomads Hotel Amman (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 1.0 hr - 1.25 hr

Included Activities:Visit King Abdullah Mosque, Amman Citadel, & the outside of the Roman Amphitheater Duration : 2.0 hr, As-Salt Food Tour Duration : 2.0 hr

day 3 - Amman/Petra

Leave Amman in the morning and travel to the remarkably well-preserved Roman archaeological site of Jerash. Enjoy a 3-hour guided tour of the site and learn more about the history of this architectural marvel as you walk through the various public squares and plazas. Continue onwards to Petra where you will have free time to get settled in before dinner on your own.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Nomads Petra hotel (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 3.0 hr - 4.0 hr Distance : 240 km

Included Activity:Jerash Guided Visit Duration : 3.0 hr - 4.0 hr

day 4 - Petra

Today the group will hike from Little Petra along the ancient backdoor trail to the iconic masterpiece of Petra. The trail comes out near the Monastery where you can enjoy a boxed lunch overlooking the image most people come to Jordan searching for. Drive back to the hotel and have a free rest of the Day to explore on your own or relax on the rooftop as the sun goes down past the horizon.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Nomads Petra hotel (or similar)

Included Activities:Siq al-Barid (Little Petra) Visit Duration : 3.0 hr, Little Petra Hike & Guided Visit to Petra Duration : 5.0 hr - 7.0 hr Distance : 13 km

day 5 - Petra/Wadi Rum

You’re in for an unforgettable experience on a sunrise visit to Petra to witness this famous archaeological site as the morning light crests over the sandstone cliffs. Travel back to the hotel for breakfast and then depart for the ‘Valley of the Moon’ or more commonly known as Wadi Rum. Upon arrival hop on a 4x4 and ride deep into the natural beauty and unique landscape of red sand dunes to reach your private camp amid the dunes. Take some time to get settled here and have a group dinner at camp before a walking tour for some stargazing in a sky with very little light pollution. An epic Day for sure!

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:Harb Eco Camp (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 2.0 hr - 2.5 hr

Included Activities:Petra Sunrise Duration : 1.5 hr - 2.0 hr, 4x4 Desert Trip, Night Walk - Wadi Rum Duration : 2.0 hr Distance : 3 km

day 6 - Wadi Rum/Aqaba

After breakfast leave the solitude of the desert for a more lively time in Aqaba on the Red Sea. Upon arrival, the Day is yours to do as you please. Choose to book a boat ride with lunch and snorkelling in the marine-rich waters of the Dead Sea, or stay on land and peruse the Marina Village, or the Aqaba Local Market. Dinner this evening is on your own.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:My Luxury Hotel Aqaba (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 1.0 hr

Optional Activities:Aqaba Boat Trip with Snorkelling

day 7 - Aqaba

Get out there and fully immerse yourself in the fun experiences Aqaba has to offer its visitors. Choose to purchase a full-day beach club pass which includes lunch and will let you be as relaxed as can be on the sand, the whole Day belongs to you. You can also visit the sites in town that you didn’t get a chance to check out yesterday. Dinner is wherever you please, but a nearby restaurant with some live music and a fun local crowd sounds like a good idea!

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:My Luxury Hotel Aqaba (or similar)

Included Activity:Big Night Out

Optional Activities:Aqaba Beach Club Pass with Lunch

day 8 - Aqaba/Mādabā

Leave Aqaba and the Red Sea behind today and travel to Madaba and the salty waters of the Dead Sea. Along the way make a stop for a traditional Jordanian meal at the G Adventures-supported Al Safi Kitchen working to create a sustainable future for community members near the Dead Sea. Then, it’s the moment many have been waiting for, a soak and float in the healing waters of the sea. Search for salt chunks bobbing nearby and rub the medicinal mud on your skin. Visit St George Church next, where you will see some of the finest Byzantine mosaics in the world. Spend a free evening in Madaba before an optional dinner with the group

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Mariam Hotel (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 3.0 hr

Included Activities:Al Safi Community Lunch, Dead Sea Visit, Madaba Mosaics Guided Tour

day 9 - Mādabā

Relax on this full free Day in Madaba. Choose to explore other locations you didn't have the chance to yesterday and perhaps choose to sign up for an optional activity to visit the Ma'in Hot Springs. These mineral-rich, naturally heated waters are the perfect way to soothe your muscles before the next leg of your travels. Think an oasis-like destination, steeped in wellness culture, and a prime spot for waterfall swimming, and spa atmosphere.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Mariam Hotel (or similar)

day 10 - Madaba to Wadi Araba

Get ready for an adventure into the lesser-known desert landscape of Wadi Araba, lying on the border between Jordan and Israel. Feel the wind whip through your hair on a 4x4 ride deeper into the wadi where you’ll stop for tea before hiking to a nearby pond. Enjoy time to float in the water before driving to an unforgettable area for sunset. Then, settle in at your camping spot for a night spent under the stars.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 3.0 hr

Included Activities:Wadi Araba Hike Duration : 2.0 hr, Wadi Araba Camping

day 11 - Wadi Araba to Dahab

Depart the calm and quiet of the desert and travel into Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. The journey will take the group across the Gulf of Aqaba and onward to Dahab. This hip, beach town is known for its vibrant underwater world, amazing windsurfing conditions, and a unique blend of bohemian relaxed atmosphere and adventure. Dahab’s turquoise waters beckon to visitors from the desert shore. Spend a few free hours to explore and enjoy the beachside accommodations along the Red Sea.

Accomodation:Dahab Lagoon Club (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 2.0 hr Distance : 142 km, Motorboat Duration : 1.0 hr - 1.5 hr, Private Vehicle Duration : 2.0 hr

day 12 - Dahab

There’s nothing quite like a Day in paradise, especially a beach location that is seldom visited by tourists. Spend your time in Dahab as adventurous or leisurely as you’d like. Choose to visit Ain Khudra Oasis, which is special for its Bedouin culture, historical significance, palm trees, and natural beauty. The water source here has been used for thousands of years amid the dry, harsh desert climate. This excursion will take all day, but other options include a beach Day or if you’re feeling extra brave, some windsurfing. The choice is yours, and sometimes that makes it all the more sweeter.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Dahab Lagoon Club (or similar)

Optional Activities:Windsurfing in Dahab , Beach time in Dahab

day 13 - Dahab

Fall further in love with the coastline of the Sinai Peninsula during another free Day in paradise. Choose to pull those adventure caps on and book an optional snorkelling excursion to Dahab’s famed Blue Hole. Located in the Abu Galoum Nature Reserve, this submarine sinkhole has a depth of over 300ft and is located just a couple of feet offshore, thus having minimal current. Choose to snorkel amid the stunning biodiversity here and enjoy time in the nature reserve via boat. Your other options for the Day include hanging out at the beachfront accommodations or lounging in the sun by the inviting waters of the Red Sea.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Dahab Lagoon Club (or similar)

day 14 - Dahab/Saint Catherine

Take one final look at the Red Sea before travelling away from Dahab. The group will head inland to St. Catherine’s Monastery and visit the oldest continuously inhabited Christian monastery in the world. It is said to have been built near the site of the Burning Bush and where Moses supposedly received the Ten Commandments. Experience this UNESCO World Heritage site and learn about the herbal gardens grown within the valley, and their different uses. Later, interact with Bedouin local women during a handicrafts exhibition. Sunset will be watched from a scenic location this evening, and an early bed time is encouraged to rest up for tomorrow’s hike up Mount Sinai.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Sheikh Moussa Camp (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 2.0 hr

Included Activity:Saint Catherine's Monastery Visit Duration : 1.5 hr

day 15 - Saint Catherine/Cairo

It’s said in the Bible that God made the Earth in six days and rested on the seventh. Today marks a week on your Sinai Peninsula adventure and today’s experience, while rewarding, is certainly not relaxing. Begin the sunrise hike to the stop of Mount Sinai in the very early hours of the morning. Arrive in time to catch a memorial sunrise of Egypt’s most religious landscape and stand on the site that is considered to be the place where God appeared to Moses and revealed the Ten Commandments. Hike back down to St. Catherine and enjoy some food and time to freshen up before your Day of travel back to Cairo. The route will cross the Suez Canal. Arrive in Cairo by the afternoon and get settled. Tonight’s activity is a Big Night Out with the group to a favorite local spot.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Pharaos Hotel (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 5.0 hr - 5.5 hr

Included Activities:Mount Sinai Sunrise Hike Duration : 5.0 hr Distance : 14 km, Big Night Out

day 16 - Cairo

Today is departure day, but do not fret! There is no such thing as goodbye, only until next time. Hug your new friends, exchange social medias, and depart at any time.

Meal:Breakfast

Included Activity:Departure Day

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Accommodation

Hotels (13 nts), Bedouin camp with shared bathroom facilities (2 nts).

Meals

14 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
Note: Allow USD300-390 for meals not included.

Transport

Private vehicle, 4x4, hydrofoil ferry, walkingAll transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Included activities

Your G for Good Moment: Al Safi Community Lunch, Jordan ValleyYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupYour First Night Out Moment: Connect With New FriendsYour Foodie Moment: As-Salt Food Tour, As SalţYour Big Night Out Moment: AqabaYour Big Night Out Moment: CairoAmman Citadel, Mosque and Amphitheatre VisitJerash Guided VisitLittle Petra and hike to Petra with guided visitSunrise visit to Petra4x4 Wadi Rum Desert TripNight Walk in Wadi RumDead Sea VisitMadaba MosaicsFree time in Madaba, Aqaba, Amman, and DahabWadi Araba HikeWadi Araba CampingSaint Catherine's Monastery VisitMount Sinai Sunrise Hike

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