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Finally we’re able to head overseas again! We’d planned another European adventure for 2021, but the covid pandemic destroyed that idea as well as any visit in 2022. So why aren’t we heading to Europe again? Well… at decision time back in October 2022, the situation in Ukraine was grim, with Poo-tin and his puppets frequently spitting out irrational statements and threats against NATO countries. Therefore we decided to look elsewhere, and the inspiration to head to the Middle East came while following the travels of Chris & Carol aka “Jumping Places” on YouTube.
Soooo…. this blog covers our April/May 2023 journey through four countries in the Middle East! (destinations below).
Our entry point on April 20th is Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Our departure point on May 31st is also Dubai, UAE.
United Arab Emirates (UAE):
Dubai, Abu Dhabi.
Egypt:
Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Alexandria, Rosetta (El Rashid), El Alamein, Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Maniha Island, Aswan, Abu Simbel.
Jordan:
Amman, Jerash, Umm Qais, Ajloun, Karak, Shobak, Wadi Musa & Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Dead Sea, Mount Nebo, Madaba.
Kuwait:
Kuwait City, Ahmadi, Al Qurain, Salmiya.
Getting around:
Wellington > Sydney: Qantas Boeing 737-800
Sydney > Dubai: Emirates Airbus A380-800
Dubai > Cairo: Emirates Airbus A380-800
Cairo > Alexandria: Private company vehicle
Alexandria <> Rosetta: As above
Alexanadria > El Alamein > Cairo: As above
Cairo > Luxor: EgyptAir Airbus A220-300
Luxor > Aswan: Djed Dahabiya (traditional sailing boat)
Aswan > Cairo: EgyptAir Airbus A220-300
Cairo > Amman: Royal Jordanian Airbus 320
Amman > Northern parts > Amman: Hired driver
Amman > Southern parts > Amman: Thrifty Rental Car
Amman > Kuwait City: Kuwait Airways A320-214
Kuwait City > Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways Airbus A321-200
Abu Dhabi > Dubai: Emirates Shuttle bus
Dubai > Melbourne: Emirates Airbus A380-800
Melbourne > Wellington: Qantas A320
Croozader @ Middle East 2023 