jerseysusan

My son and I plan to book a Grand Circle tour to Egypt to go in January. We are also interested in seeing Petra. Is there a one or two day guided tour that anyone can recommend. We would like to go from Cairo either before or after our trip. Thank you for your help.

sandi

Grand Circle* has a sister operation - OAT - similar itineraries, but better lodging, so somewhat more expensive.

*don't know your age or that of son, but GC participants tend to be 60+, most retired; if son is young, this might be something to consider.

OAT offers pre- or post-Jordan options. I'd think Grand Circle might also. If not asked to be connected (or call direct) OAT and see what they have available/price, dates, etc.

Otherwise, from Cairo, 1/day (even 2/days) would be difficult as you'd have to fly to Amman Jordan then (probably next day) with pre-arrangments of guide/vehicle for drive to Petra. Return to Amman from Petra will be late, requiring an overnight. Flight next day to Cairo, which I assume is from where you'd be heading home. Minimum 3/days needed.

jerseysusan

Thanks for your reply sandi. We are taking Grand Circle because we are traveling with my inlaws who are in their seventies. My son who is 21 and I would like to see Petra but didn't want to book the extention trip which includes Petra as it was for six days. I was hoping to make it a shorter trip as I have a time consideration. I am not even sure if we have a safety concern flying on our own. Anyway if we can find a short reliable tour that would be great.

flgirl0817

jerseysusan,

You might want to look into General Tours. They have a 2 night Petra "Add on". Their website is: www.generaltours.com.

Anita

jerseysusan

Hey thanks Anita
I just took a brief look at the general tours site but don't see this add on. I only see longer options. Did you take this trip?

flgirl0817

Hi jerseysusan,

No, I didn't take it, but plan on using them in 2010. I spoke to them on the phone and they sounded very reliable and helpful.

Anita

geribrum

Just a note regarding ages of GC participants. I've been on several tours and yes, most travelers are older, but there are nearly always a few in their 20's or 30's.