11-Day Tour of Egypt and Jordan

This tour starts with your pickup upon arrival in Cairo and ends in Amman, Jordan.

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Day 1: Arrival in Cairo, Airport Transfer and Free Day

Arrive any day in Cairo. Upon your arrival in Cairo, you will be met with our company representative in the airport’s arrivals area who will be holding a signboard with your name on it. After meet and greet, you will be transferred from the airport to your hotel in Cairo. Rest of the day will be at leisure.

• Overnight in Cairo
• Included Meal(s): No meals included on this day.
• Accommodation: Pyramisa Suites Hotel and Casino OR Hilton Cairo Heliopolis or similar (Standard quality)

Day 2: Full-Day Cairo Tour with Excursion to Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum

Breakfast at your hotel, our travel professional and skillful tour guide will escort you to explore the secrets of the Pyramids of Giza, the most famous landmark of Egypt and one of the most astonishing monuments in the whole world. We will be visiting the Grand Pyramid of Cheops. This pyramid is gigantic. It is 137 meters in height and the length of each of its sides is 230 meters. There are more than two million stones that were used to build this pyramid. The second-largest pyramid in Giza is that of Khafre and the smallest belongs to Menkaure. The Sphinx is another breathtaking monument. We will be having lunch in one of the recommended local restaurants in the area of Giza. Then proceed to visit the Egyptian Museum which hosts more than 130,000 displays dating back to various periods of ancient Egyptian history. The most remarkable exhibits of the museum today include the golden collection of king Tut Ankh Amun. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo.

• Overnight in Cairo
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
• Accommodation: Pyramisa Suites Hotel and Casino OR Hilton Cairo Heliopolis or similar (Standard quality)

Day 3: Fly to Aswan – Board Nile Cruise with Overnight Stay on board Cruise

Check out from your hotel in the early morning then transfer to Cairo airport with our travel representative for departure to Aswan where you will be met and assisted. Then transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle to your Luxury Nile Cruise. Embarkation before lunch. Visit the High dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple.

• Overnight onboard cruise in Aswan
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Sail to Kom Ombo – Edfu – Esna with Overnight Stay on board Cruise

Breakfast on board. Sail to Kom Ombo, visit the wonderful temple of Kom Ombo, the center of the worship of the god Sobek, the Crocodile god. Overlooking the River Nile, the temple of Kom Ombo is quite impressive and it consists in fact out of two temples; one dedicated to Sobek, while the other is dedicated to Haroeris. Sail to Edfu, and visit the Temple of Edfu located almost halfway between Luxor and Aswan. The Temple is the best example of a preserved temple that dates back to the Ptolemaic period in Egypt. Sail to Esna.

• Overnight onboard cruise in Esna
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Sail to Luxor with West Bank Tour – Overnight Stay on board Cruise

Breakfast on board. Early sail to Luxor. Visit the city of Dead in the West Bank, and view the Valley of the Kings; the most important tomb in the Valley of the Kings is that of Tut Ankh Amun which was discovered intact by Howard Carter in 1922. The tombs are featured with their colorful wall paintings of mortuary scenes of ancient Egypt. Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, built more than 3500 years ago; the temple is featured with its magnificent location at the bottom of one of the Theban Mountains, its imposing terraces and many wonderful architectural features like the chambers of Anubis.

• Overnight onboard cruise
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Guided Tour of East Bank with Visit to Karnak Temple – Fly to Cairo and Transfer to Hotel

Breakfast on board, disembarkation at 8:00 am. Enjoy a guided tour to the East Bank, Karnak Temple & Luxor temple. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in Luxor. Later, you will be transferred to Luxor airport for your flight back to Cairo where you will be met and assisted and then escorted with our representative to your hotel in Cairo.

• Overnight in Cairo
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
• Accommodation: Pyramisa Suites Hotel and Casino OR Hilton Cairo Heliopolis or similar (Standard quality)

Day 7: Fly from Cairo to Amman (Airfare Not Included)

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for a flight to Amman. Upon arrival at Queen Alia Airport, our representative will meet and assist you through the customs and immigration procedures. Transfer to the hotel in Amman. The rest of your day is free to relax, explore, or perhaps get to know the city at your own pace.

Kindly note that the international airfare from Cairo to Amman is not covered in this tour package. Arranging and purchasing this flight is your responsibility.

• Overnight in Amman
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast
• Accommodation: Sulaf Luxury OR Seven Roses Hotel OR Downtown Hotel Apartments or similar (Standard quality)

Day 8: Madaba – Mt. Nebo – Kerak – Petra

After breakfast, embark on a road journey to the enchanting city of Petra. Your first stop is the esteemed Mt. Nebo, also known as Siyagha. This mountain holds profound spiritual significance, serving as a memorial to the Prophet Moses. Legend states that from this vantage point, Moses saw the promised land.

While here, explore the remnants of an ancient monastery and a church, its floors adorned with exquisite mosaics. On clear days, enjoy sweeping views of the Jordan Valley, spot distant Judah and Jericho, and gaze upon the serene Dead Sea.

Next, head to St. George’s Greek Orthodox Basilica in Madaba. This sanctuary houses the world’s oldest mosaic map, depicting regions from Lebanon to Egypt and from the desert to the Mediterranean. Unearthed in 1894, this 6th-century masterpiece stands as a testament to Jordan’s rich history.

Dive into local flavors by joining a local chef for a culinary experience. Together, you’ll prepare a delightful Arabic meal using traditional ingredients, which you’ll then have the pleasure of enjoying.

Your exploration continues with a visit to the grand Crusader Castle of Kerak. The imposing walls and chambers echo tales of its pivotal role in shaping the destinies of kings and empires over the ages.

Upon arrival in Petra, check into your accommodation and unwind, preparing for another day of adventures in the ancient city.

• Overnight in Petra
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast
• Accommodation: Petra Moon Hotel OR Sella Hotel OR Petra Boutique Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 9: Petra – Wadi Rum

After breakfast, visit Petra for a tour of this famous ancient site. Petra, the “Pink City,” is the top tourist destination in Jordan and a UNESCO World Heritage Site between the Red and the Dead Seas. Petra is unique because the city was carved out of a massive rock face over 2,000 years ago.

Journey through the iconic SIQ, a majestic passageway created by two looming cliffs. Noteworthy sites within Petra include The Treasury, The Amphitheater, and The Ad-Deir Monastery. The latter grants a panoramic view of the valley and is reachable via a set of 800 rock-cut stairs.

Once you’ve taken in Petra’s magnificence, move on to Wadi Rum. A traditional Bedouin dinner awaits you there. Spend your night at a desert campsite located within a protected zone. These comfortable tents, equipped with modern conveniences, are nestled amidst stunning landscapes—perfect for watching the sunrise, sunset, and a mesmerizing starlit sky.

• Overnight in Wadi Rum
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
• Accommodation: Sun City Camp in Wadi Rum or similar (Standard quality)

Day 10: Wadi Rum Camp – Wadi Rum 3 Hours Jeep Ride – Dead Sea

After breakfast, begin your exploration of the vast Wadi Rum desert. Board a 4×4 with your Bedouin guide to delve deeper into this majestic landscape. The shifting hues of the sands and mountains, coupled with the tranquil ambiance, highlight Wadi Rum as one of the globe’s most awe-inspiring desert terrains. Its cinematic splendor has even graced Hollywood screens. Throughout the tour, witness canyons, red sand dunes, ancient Nabatean rock inscriptions, and naturally formed rock bridges that have been sculpted over millennia.

Following your desert odyssey, set out on a four-hour drive to the world’s lowest point: the Dead Sea. Upon reaching, check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax.

• Overnight in Dead Sea
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast
• Accommodation: Dead Sea Spa Hotel OR Ramada Resort OR Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea or similar (Standard quality)

Day 11: Dead Sea – Departure Queen Alia Airport

After breakfast at the hotel. Free time to enjoy the shores of the Dead Sea and the resort facilities and the variety of Spa treatments available till you are transferred to Queen Alia Airport for departure. This will be the end of our tour and services.

• Included Meal(s): Breakfast
• Accommodation: No accommodation is included on this day.

INCLUDED in the Tour Price:

• Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports.
• All transfers to/from airport & hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
• Domestic flight Cairo/Aswan – Luxor/Cairo.
• Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo including daily breakfast.
• Accommodation for 3 nights onboard Nile Cruise on full board basis.
• Accommodation for 1 nights in Amman including daily breakfast.
• Accommodation for 1 night in Petra including daily breakfast.
• Accommodation for 1 night in Wadi Rum including daily breakfast.
• Accommodation for 1 night in Dead Sea including daily breakfast.
• English-speaking guide during the tours in Egypt.
• English-speaking local guide in Petra for 2.5 hours.
• English-speaking driver during the tour in Jordan.
• Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner).
• Entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the program.
• Local taxes and service charges.

NOT INCLUDED:

• International Airfare.
• Entry visas to Egypt and Jordan.
• Tips & Personal Items.
• Escorting tour guide.
• Any optional tours.
• Services not mentioned in the program.
• Optional tours mentioned in the program, they will be provided at an additional cost.
• Drinks with meals.
• Travel insurance (recommended).

IMPORTANT INFO:

• Please be advised that the order /sequence in which the daily tours occur within the above day-by-day package tour itinerary can be subject to change depending on the availability of domestic flight tickets per the itinerary, opening/closing of various historical sites, etc.
• Please advise us on your arrival details at the time of booking.

WHEN TO BOOK?

• Book as soon as possible to guarantee availability, especially during public holidays and festivities.
• You can book up to 7 days before (Cairo local time) if there are still places available. If less than 6 days before the start of your requested tour date, please contact us by email or phone as it would be a last-minute booking that will need to be checked for availability before your tour reservation is confirmed.